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Carbon Flat Bar
Central Steel & Wire offers a comprehensive selection of carbon flat bars in cold-finished grade 1018 and hot-rolled grade A36 variants. These versatile bars are essential in various machine parts, such as spindles, pins, rods, and assemblies.
The grade 1018 carbon flat bar is designed for machining applications, boasting remarkable strength and strict dimensional tolerances. Its excellent machinability makes it a preferred choice for various engineering projects where precision and reliability are paramount.
A36 carbon steel flat bar stands out as a robust option, renowned for its weldability and superior ductility compared to the cold-finished alternative. These properties make it an ideal solution for exceptional durability and malleability projects.
Carbon Hexagon Bar
Central Steel & Wire offers various cold-drawn carbon hex bars in various grades, including 1018, 1045, 12L14, and 1215. These products are available in an array of sizes to meet diverse project requirements.
The grade 1018 hex bar, crafted from low-carbon steel, perfectly balances strength and ductility. Its versatility makes it ideal for various fabrication processes, ranging from welding to machining, ensuring excellent performance and reliability.
Our 1215 and 12L14 free-machining carbon hex bars are a good fit for projects demanding close finish tolerances. Designed for precision machining, these screw stocks are highly useful in creating intricate parts that demand the utmost accuracy.
In contrast, the 1045 carbon hex bar is used in various heavy-duty components such as axles, bolts, forged connecting rods, crankshafts, torsion bars, and light gears. Renowned for its robustness, this grade is engineered to withstand challenging environments and high-stress applications.
Carbon Round Bar
Central Steel & Wire offers diverse Special Bar Quality (SBQ) and Merchant Bar Quality (MBQ) carbon round steel bars.
Our SBQ grades encompass a wide selection, including 1018, 1045, 1117, 1141, 1144, 1215, and 12L14. These are stocked in various sizes and finishes, including hot rolled options, meticulously designed to meet specific strength, machinability, and weldability requirements.
Our MBQ products are produced to meet A-36 standards, with most sizes conforming to A-529-50 and A-572-50 specifications as well. The MBQ bars are used in applications that demand exceptional strength while offering superior ductility and weldability, making them versatile and reliable for various projects.
Carbon Square Bar
Central Steel & Wire’s inventory of carbon square bars includes grades A36, 1018, 1045, 12L14, and 1215. Each grade brings unique advantages and applications, catering to various structural, manufacturing, and fabrication needs.
For instance, A36 carbon square steel bar finds widespread usage in structural projects, manufacturing applications, fabrication, and repair work. 12L14 and 1215 carbon square bars are available for projects prioritizing superior machinability. These grades ensure ease of machining, making them essential components in creating intricately designed and precise parts.
1018 carbon square bar is ideal for machine mounts and fixtures, while applications that demand higher strength typically use 1045.