Starc Metals stands out as a top-notch manufacturer and supplier of Carbon Steel EN-42 Bars right in Canberra, Australia. They’ve built a solid reputation for providing products that are not only reliable but also strong and perform exceptionally well in fabrication. The company prides itself on precision manufacturing and rigorous quality control, ensuring that every EN-42 bar meets international standards and caters to a variety of application needs. With a range of dimensions and finishes available, Starc Metals is well-equipped to support various engineering and industrial requirements. Their dedication to customer satisfaction, prompt delivery, and competitive pricing has earned them a trusted spot among industries looking for durable, high-performance carbon steel solutions.
When it comes to Carbon Steel EN-42 Bars, they typically feature a medium-to-high carbon content, usually between 0.40% and 0.50%, along with manganese and minimal impurities that boost their strength and durability. These bars are heat-treatable, allowing them to achieve impressive tensile strength and hardness when quenched and tempered. EN-42 is known for its good toughness and wear resistance, making it a great fit for components that face repeated mechanical stress. While the material has moderate machinability before heat treatment, it becomes harder after processing. Its well-balanced mechanical properties make EN-42 an excellent choice for parts that need to withstand durability and impact.
| Dimensions | EN, DIN, JIS, ASTM, BS, ASME, AISI |
| Round Bars | 3.0 – 50.8 mm, Over 50.8 – 300mm |
| Rectangular Bars | 6.35 x 12.7mm,6.35 x 25.4mm,12.7 x 25.4mm |
| Hex Bars | AF5.8mm–17mm |
| Square Bars | AF2mm – 14mm, AF6.35mm,9.5mm,12.7mm, 15.98mm,19.0mm, 25.4mm |
| Flat Bars | 1/2” to 10” in thickness range of 2mm to 150mm, |
| Finish | Bright, Polish & Black |
| Length | 1 to 6 Meters, Custom Cut Lengths |
| Form | Round, Square, Hex (A/F), Rectangle, Billet, Ingot, Forging Etc. |
| Grade | Chemical composition %: | |||||||
| C | Si | Mn | S | P | Cr | Ni | Cu | |
| En42 | 0.17-0.24 | 0.17-0.37 | 0.7-1.00 | ≤0.035 | ≤0.035 | ≤0.25 | ≤0.25 | ≤0.25 |
| Grade | Tensile Strength (Mpa) | Yield Strength (Mpa) | Elongation in 100-150 mm(%) | Reduction in Area | Hardness |
| En42 | ≥380 | ≥210 | ≥25 | ≥50 | ≤111HB |
| Sizes Chart in Milimeter | Sizes in Inch | Thickness Chart In MM | Thickness Chart In Inches |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | 7/8 | 17 & 18 | 2/3 – 5/7 |
| 25 | 1 | 5 to 20 | 3/16 – 4/5 |
| 30 | 1-3/16 | 5 to 20 | 3/16 – 4/5 |
| 32 | 1-1/4 | 6 to 20 | 1/4 – 4/5 |
| 35 | 1-3/8 | 5 to 20 | 3/16 – 3/16 |
| 40 | 1-4/7 | 5 to 25 | 3/16 – 1 |
| 45 | 1-7/9 | 5 to 25 | 3/16 – 1 |
| 47 | 1-6/7 | 17,25 & 32 | 2/3, 1 & 1-1/4 |
| 50 | 2 | 5 to 32 | 3/16 – 1-1/4 |
| 55 | 2-1/16 | 5 to 25 | 3/16 – 1 |
| 57 | 2-1/4 | 32 | 1-1/4 |
| 60 | 2-3/8 | 5 to 35 | 3/16 – 1-3/8 |
| 63 | 2-1/2 | 10 to 30 | 3/8 – 1-3/16 |
| 65 | 2-5/9 | 10 to 30 & 35 | 3/8 – 1-3/16, & 1-3/8 |
| 70 | 2-3/4 | 6 to 25 & 40 | 1/4 – 1, & 1-4/7 |
| 75 | 3 | 8 to 25 | 5/16 – 1 |
| 80 | 3-1/8 | 8 to 20 | 5/16 – 4/5 |
| 90 | 3-1/2 | 8 to 20 | 5/16- 4/5 |
| 100 | 4 | 8, 10, 12 | 5/16, 3/8, 1/2 |
EN-42 Bars and Rods are commonly used in the automotive, engineering, and manufacturing industries for components like shafts, gears, and structural parts.
EN-42 Bars and Rods offer a tensile strength of 600-800 MPa and a yield strength of 350-450 MPa, providing high strength and durability.
Yes, we offer customized sizes and specifications to meet the specific needs of different industrial applications.
Carbon Steel EN-42 Bars find their way into various industries that require robust and wear-resistant components. They’re commonly used in making springs, cutting tools, blades, hand tools, gears, and mechanical parts that experience continuous friction or shock. Thanks to their outstanding hardenability and toughness, they’re ideal for automotive and machinery manufacturing applications. EN-42 Bars are also favored in agricultural equipment, industrial machinery, and fabrication work where long-lasting performance is crucial. Their ability to maintain mechanical integrity under stress makes these bars perfect for precision parts that demand stability, strength, and consistency.






We provide products that come with both mill test certificates and third-party test certificates, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
Starc Metals is a leading manufacturer, supplier, and exporter of high-quality bars, rods, and forgings, catering to various industries in Canberra, Australia
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