Starc Metals is a trusted manufacturer and supplier based in Canberra, Australia, specializing in high-quality Carbon Steel Bright Bars and Rods for a variety of industrial uses. Renowned for their precision-engineered products, the company guarantees that every bar and rod meets strict quality standards, ensuring a superior finish and dimensional accuracy. By utilizing cutting-edge processing technology and skilled craftsmanship, Starc Metals delivers materials that boast excellent strength, durability, and machinability. With a strong commitment to customer satisfaction, timely delivery, and competitive pricing, they consistently provide reliable, high-performance carbon steel solutions to industries like automotive, construction, engineering, and fabrication.
Carbon Steel Bright Bar and Rod usually consist of carbon, manganese, phosphorus, sulfur, and traces. The composition generally is: Carbon (0.10-0.30%), Manganese (0.30-0.90%), Phosphorus (0.04% max), Sulfur (0.05% max), and Iron as balance. The mechanical properties are: tensile strength between 400 MPa and 600 MPa, yield strength between 250 MPa to 450 MPa, and elongation up to 20%. Excellent machinability and strength make this material ideal for use in the construction, automotive, and machinery fields. The typical range of hardness varies between 120 and 180 HB (Brinell hardness).
Carbon Steel Bright Square Bar Size: 4 to 100mm
Steel Low Carbon Bright Hex Bar Sizes : 2 to 100 mm A/F
Medium Carbon Steel Bright Angle Bar Size : 3*20*20~12*100*100 mm
Quenching High Carbon Steel Billet Sizes : 1/2″ – 495 mm Dia
Killed Carbon Steel Bright Cold Drawn Bar Processing : Bar cutting to 650mm
Plain Carbon Steel Section Bar Size Range : 3 to 12 mm thickness
| Carbon Steel Grades | C | Mn | Si | S Max. | P Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ck 45 | 0.42/0.50 | 0.50/0.80 | 0.15/0.35 | 0.04 | 0.04 |
| Ck 55 | 0.52/0.60 | 0.60/0.90 | 0.15/0.35 | 0.04 | 0.04 |
| Ck 60 | 0.57/0.65 | 0.60/0.90 | 0.15/0.35 | 0.04 | 0.04 |
| SAE1006 | 0.08 max | 0.25/0.40 | 0.10/0.30 | 0.05 | 0.04 |
| SAE1008 | 0.10 max | 0.30/0.50 | 0.10/0.30 | 0.05 | 0.04 |
| SAE1010 | 0.08/0.13 | 0.30/0.60 | 0.10/0.30 | 0.05 | 0.04 |
| SAE1018 | 0.15/0.20 | 0.60/0.90 | 0.10/0.30 | 0.05 | 0.04 |
| SAE1020 | 0.18/0.23 | 0.30/0.60 | 0.10/0.30 | 0.09 | 0.04 |
| SAE1030 | 0.28/0.34 | 0.60/0.90 | 0.10/0.40 | 0.05 | 0.04 |
| SAE1035 | 0.32/0.38 | 0.60/0.90 | 0.10/0.40 | 0.05 | 0.04 |
| SAE1040 | 0.37/0.44 | 0.60/0.90 | 0.10/0.40 | 0.05 | 0.04 |
| SAE1045 | 0.40/0.50 | 0.60/0.90 | 0.10/0.40 | 0.05 | 0.04 |
| En-8D | 0.40/0.45 | 0.70/0.90 | 0.05/0.35 | 0.06 | 0.06 |
| En-9 | 0.50/0.60 | 0.50/0.80 | 0.05/0.35 | 0.06 | 0.06 |
| Grade | Yield Strength, | Tensile Strength, | Elongation at Break (in 50 mm) | Bulk Modulus (typical for steel) | Modulus of Elasticity | HBW | Poissons Ratio | Fatigue strength coefficient, of (Mpa) | Shear Modulus | Impacting Energy | Reduction of area, min: |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| a36 | 250 MPa | 400 – 550 MPa | 23.00% | 140 GPa | 200 GPa | 0.26 | 79.3 GPa | ||||
| 36300 psi | 58000 – 79800 psi | 23.00% | 20300 ksi | 29000 ksi | 0.26 | 11500 ksi | |||||
| EN45 | 35 (241) | 80 (551) | 40% | 204 Gpa | 948 | ≥63 | |||||
| EN19 | ≥930 Mpa | ≥1080 Mpa | ≥12 | 217 | ≥45 | ||||||
| 105 | 36,000 psi [250 MPa] | 70,000 psi (485 MPa] | 187 | 30% min | |||||||
| EN8 | ≥210 | ≥380 | ≥25 | ≤111HB | ≥50 |
Yes, carbon steel bright bars can attract magnets. Carbon steel is generally magnetic due to its iron content, which exhibits magnetic properties when in a solid, non-alloyed form.
Carbon steel bright bars and rods come in various grades, including mild steel, medium carbon steel, high carbon steel, alloy steel, and tool steel. These types vary in strength, hardness, and flexibility.
Yes, carbon steel bright bars can be recycled after use. The recycling process involves melting down the material, removing impurities, and then reusing it to produce new steel products.
Due to their outstanding mechanical properties and smooth finish, Carbon Steel Bright Bars and Rods find extensive use across various industries. They’re commonly used in the production of fasteners, shafts, studs, pins, axles, machinery components, and structural fittings. In the automotive industry, these bars play a crucial role in steering systems, engine parts, and suspension components. They’re also essential in construction frameworks, fabrication projects, toolmaking, and general engineering applications where precision and reliability are key. Their versatility, strength, and machinability make them a go-to choice for many applications.






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