Round Steel Bar

Product Overview

 

Round steel bar serves as a primary industrial raw material for CNC machining, automotive drivelines, fluid power systems, and heavy equipment manufacturing. Produced via primary electric arc furnace (EAF) melting, ladle refining, and systematic hot-rolling, forging, or cold-drawing, these solid metal bars provide the structural integrity and machinability required for critical OEM components.
Operating integrated rolling mills and forging presses, we supply industrial-grade round bars in diameters ranging from 10 mm to 1000 mm. Every production batch complies with global metallurgical standards (ASTM, EN, JIS, GB) and is delivered with verifiable EN 10204 3.1 Mill Test Certificates.

 

 
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Technical Specifications

 

Parameter

Specification Details

Diameter Range

Hot Rolled: 16 mm - 500 mm

Forged: 150 mm - 1000 mm

Cold Drawn: 10 mm - 80 mm

Standard Lengths

3m, 5.8m, 6m, 12m, or custom cut-to-length (±2 mm)

Steel Grades

Carbon Steel: AISI 1018, 1045, 1020, 1035

Alloy Steel: AISI 4140, 4340, 8620, 5140

Stainless Steel: 304/304L, 316/316L, 410, 420, 17-4PH

Delivery Condition

Hot Rolled (HR), Annealed (A), Normalized (N), Quenched & Tempered (Q+T), Cold Drawn (CD)

Dimensional Tolerance

Hot Rolled: ASTM A29 / EN 10060

Cold Drawn: h9, h11, h13

Surface Finish

Black, Peeled, Turned & Polished (T&P), Centerless Ground (CG)

 

 
 
Product Advantages

Strict Dimensional Control:

Multi-roll straightening and centerless grinding achieve tight diameter tolerances (h9/h11), minimizing machining stock allowance and setup time for CNC operations.

Homogeneous Microstructure:

Inline temperature-controlled rolling and thermal annealing eliminate internal mechanical stress, ensuring uniform hardness across the entire cross-section.

Low Inclusion Metallurgy:

Vacuum degassing and ladle refining control sulfur and phosphorus limits, preventing subsurface defects during deep drilling, boring, or turning.

Direct Mill Integration:

Operating 3 hot-rolling lines and 2 heavy forging presses ensures stable volume output, flexible alloy chemistry adjustments, and competitive factory pricing.

 

Spring Steel Round Bar

 

Applications

Power Transmission: Rotors, drive shafts, spindles, and gear blanks for industrial gearboxes and automotive drivelines.


Fluid Power: Piston rods, hydraulic cylinders, and high-pressure valve components requiring superior tensile strength.


Fastener Manufacturing: High-strength bolts, studs, anchor rods, and specialized industrial fasteners.


General Engineering: Machined pins, rollers, structural columns, and OEM equipment replacement parts.

 

Customization & Processing

Precision Saw Cutting:

High-speed automatic band saws provide square-cut ends with zero burrs, holding fixed lengths within ±1 mm for direct machine loading.

Thermal Processing:

In-house heat treatment furnaces execute full annealing, normalizing, quenching, and tempering to hit target Brinell (HB) or Rockwell (HRC) hardness specs.

Surface Peeling & Grinding:

Removes surface decarburization, micro-fissures, and mill scale, supplying clean bright steel bars ready for automated production lines.

Custom Chemistry:

Tailored alloy adjustments available for specific mechanical property requirements based on minimum order quantities (MOQ).

 

 
Quality Control & Inspection
 

Manufacturing operations are strictly executed under ISO 9001:2015, IATF 16949, and PED 2014/68/EU certified quality management systems to guarantee regulatory compliance for pressure equipment and automotive supply chains.

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Chemical Analysis: Direct-reading optical emission spectrometer (OES) verifies melt chemistry prior to downstream rolling or forging.

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Mechanical Testing: Universal testing machines measure tensile strength, yield strength, elongation, and reduction of area, backed by Brinell and Rockwell hardness testers.

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Non-Destructive Testing (NDT): 100% automated ultrasonic testing (UT) detects internal micro-voids and inclusions in compliance with ASTM A388 and EN 10302.

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Dimensional Verification: Laser micrometers monitor online diameter consistency, supplemented by surface roughness profilometer checks.

 

 

Packaging & Shipping

Secure Bundling: High-tensile steel strapping secures bars into 2,000 kg to 3,000 kg bundles, optimized for safe overhead crane handling at customer facilities.


Corrosion Defense: Industrial anti-rust oil is applied to all bright and ground bars; optional VCI (Volatile Corrosion Inhibitor) paper lining and waterproof wrapping protect shipments during ocean transit.


End Protection: Heavy-duty plastic caps are fitted onto precision-machined or ground bar ends to prevent impact deformation during long-haul transport.


Logistics Flexibility: Containerized shipping (20GP/40GP) for standard lengths, or bulk break-bulk vessel chartering for oversized forged bars.

Bearing Steel Round Bar

 

 

FAQ & Request a Quote

 

 

Q: What is the standard Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ)?

A: MOQ is 3 metric tons per size for standard carbon and alloy grades. For custom diameters or specialized heat treatments, MOQ is evaluated per order scope.

Q: Can you provide Mill Test Certificates (MTC)?

A: Yes. Every shipment includes an EN 10204 3.1 Mill Test Certificate detailing exact chemical composition, mechanical test results, and heat numbers traceable to the raw material batch.

Q: What is the difference between hot-rolled and cold-drawn round bars?

A: Hot-rolled bars undergo high-temperature processing, yielding larger diameters and standard tolerances with a scaled surface. Cold-drawn bars are processed at room temperature, resulting in tighter dimensional tolerances (h9/h11), higher yield strength, and a smooth bright finish.

Q: Do you offer cut-to-length services before shipping?

A: Yes. Our facility utilizes multi-head automatic band saws to cut bars to precise customer-specified lengths, reducing shop-floor preparation time.

Q: What is your standard lead time for production and delivery?

A: Ex-stock items ship within 7 to 10 days. Rolling mill production schedules typically range from 25 to 35 days depending on grade availability and heat treatment requirements.

Q: How do you prevent rust during ocean freight?

A: All bars receive an industrial anti-rust oil application. For vulnerable grades or long-haul maritime shipping, we bundle bars with VCI anti-corrosion film and moisture-absorbing desiccants inside sealed containers.

 

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