Steel & Tube holds a range of engineering steels in multiple branches throughout New Zealand, with the main hubs in Auckland and Christchurch. Common ranges (bright and black round bars) are available nationwide, while specialty products - such as induction hardened hard chrome bar - are generally held in one of our main centres. We can update stock to best suit local needs so please contact one of our product specialists to discuss your requirements. Steel & Tube also offers an indent service to complement our local stock.
CUTTING SERVICES
Steel & Tube offers a cutting service on a range of engineering steels, with the main cutting centres located in Auckland and Christchurch.
Smaller bars can be cut for transport on abrasive saws held in most branches – whilst larger pieces or billet jobs can be cut on
automated bandsaws from some locations (the largest being 580mm diameter in Auckland)
The cutting tolerance is generally given as -0/+3mm.
For more detailed information and pricing, please contact one of our specialists.
BRIGHT FREE MACHINING STEEL AISI 1215
AISI 1215 low carbon free cutting steel, bright drawn or smooth turned with a high and consistent level of machinability but limited strength and ductility.
COLOUR CODE PINK
TYPICAL CHEMICAL ANALYSIS
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
Heavily machined parts and components subject to low stresses. Will Carburise or Carbonitride – typical surface hardness up to HRC 60 Not suitable for nitriding, flame or induction hardening or through hardening.
PLATING
Will electroplate but not recommended for hot dip galvanising.
TYPICAL MECHANICAL PROPERTIES for guidance only
WELDABILITY
Moderate due to high sulphur content.
WELDING
Electrodes suitable for re-sulphurised steel are recommended, a pre-heat or post-heat is not generally required however; pre-heating larger sections can be beneficial as can a post-weld stress relieve. CARBURISE AT 900°C – 920°C
› Welding and Carburising details for guidance only
BRIGHT FREE MACHINING STEEL AISI 1215 - STOCK RANGE
AISI 1018 low carbon commercial quality mild steel, bright drawn or smooth turned with a good balance of strength, ductility and toughness plus excellent weldability, very good formability and machinability.
COLOUR CODE RED
TYPICAL CHEMICAL ANALYSIS
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS:
Axles, bolts, connecting rods, motor shafts, hydraulic shafts, pins, pump shafts, camshafts, light duty gears, spindles and ratchets etc.
Will Carburise or Carbonitride – typical surface hardness up to HRC 60
Not suitable for nitriding, flame or induction hardening or through hardening.
PLATING:
Will electroplate but not recommended for hot dip galvanising unless silicon content is below 0.05%.
TYPICAL MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
WELDING
low carbon electrodes recommended. Pre-heat or post-heat not usually required however; pre-heating larger sections can be beneficial as can a post-weld stress relieve.
› Welding and Carburising details for guidance only
BRIGHT COMMERCIAL QUALITY MILD STEEL AISI 1018 - STOCK RANGE
STOCK SIZES BRIGHT ROUND
1/4”
5/16” 8mm
3/8” 10mm
7/16” 12mm
1/2”
9/16”
5/8” 30mm
3/4” 35mm
7/8” 40mm
1” 45mm
1-1/8” 50mm
1-1/4” 60mm
1-3/8” 65mm
1-1/2” 70mm
1-3/4” 75mm
1-7/8” 80mm
2” 90mm
2-1/4” 100mm
2-1/2”
2-3/4”
3”
3-1/4”
3-1/2”
4” 4-1/2”
5”
6”
MEDIUM TENSILE STEEL AISI 1045
AISI 1045 medium tensile steel, hot rolled or forged and bright drawn or smooth turned with a good combination of strength, toughness and wear resistance.
Will Flame or Induction Harden with typical surface hardness up to HRC 58, and Through Harden in sections up to 63mm – with tensile strengths of 620 – 850MPa
PLATING:
Will electroplate but not recommended for hot dip galvanising.
TYPICAL MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
WELDING:
low hydrogen electrodes recommended. Pre-heat at 200 – 300°C and maintain during welding. Cool slowly in sand etc, followed when possible with a stress relieve.
HARDEN AT 820°C – 860°C
FLAME OR INDUCTION HARDEN AT 830°C – 860°C
› Welding and Carburising details for guidance only
› All de-carburized material must first be removed
TEMPER AT 400°C – 680°C
TEMPER AT 150°C – 200°C
MEDIUM TENSILE STEEL AISI 1045 - STOCK RANGE
STOCK SIZES BRIGHT ROUND IMPERIAL SIZES
5/16"
3/8"
1-3/8"
1-1/2"
1-3/4"
1-7/8"
3-1/4"
3-1/2"
HIGH TENSILE STEEL AISI 4140
4140 high tensile steel supplied hardened & tempered with tensile strengths of 850 – 1000 MPa in sections up to 100mm, and aiming for this strength in larger sections. It offers a good combination of strength, toughness and wear-resistance.
COLOUR CODE GREEN
TYPICAL CHEMICAL ANALYSIS:
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
Axles, conveyor parts, crow bars, gears, logging parts, spindles, shafts, sprockets, studs, pinions, pump shafts, rams, ring gears etc.
Will Nitride with a typical surface hardness up to HRC 60
Will Flame or Induction Harden with a typical surface hardness up to HRC 54.
MECHANICAL PROPERTY REQUIREMENTS IN CONDITION “T” – TO AS 1444-1996
* Applies only to bars bright drawn after hardening and tempering. For sizes over 100mm refer test certificate and allow for lower core strength.
WELDING
Low hydrogen electrodes recommended. Pre-heat at 200 – 300°C and maintain during welding. Cool slowly, followed with a stress relieve.
HARDEN AT 830°C – 880°C
TEMPER AT 450°C – 700°C
NB: Tempering at 200°C – 420°C results in temper brittleness and should be avoided.
NITRIDE: AT 500°C – 530°C
FLAME OR INDUCTION HARDEN AT 860°C – 890°C
NB: All de-carburised surface material must first be removed.
› Welding and Carburising details for guidance only
TEMPER AT 150°C – 200°C
HIGH TENSILE STEEL AISI 4140 - STOCK RANGE
HIGH TENSILE
STEEL AISI
4340
AISI 4340 high tensile steel supplied hardened & tempered with tensile strengths of 930 – 1080 MPa in sections up to 100mm, and aiming for this strength in larger sections. It offers a good combination of strength, toughness and wear-resistance.
COLOUR CODE BLUE
TYPICAL CHEMICAL ANALYSIS:
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
Heavy-duty axles and shafts, heavy-duty gears, spindles, couplings,pins, studs etc.
Will Nitride with a typical surface hardness up to HRC 60
Will Flame or Induction Harden with a typical surface hardness up to HRC 58.
MECHANICAL PROPERTY REQUIREMENTS IN CONDITION
* Applies only to bars bright drawn after hardening and tempering. For sizes over 100mm refer test certificate and allow for lower core strength.
WELDING
Low hydrogen electrodes recommended. Pre-heat at 200 – 300°C and maintain during welding. Cool slowly, followed with a stress relieve.
NB: Tempering at 250°C – 450°C results in temper brittleness and should be avoided.
“U” – TO AS 1444-1996 HARDEN AT 830°C – 880°C NITRIDE: AT 500°C – 530°C
OR INDUCTION HARDEN AT 850°C – 870°C
NB: All de-carburised surface material must first be removed.
› Welding and Carburising details for guidance only
HIGH TENSILE STEEL AISI 4340 - STOCK RANGE
CASE HARDENING STEEL TO BS 970-1955 EN 36A
EN 36A carburising steel, generally supplied annealed to HB 229max. Carburised and heat treated it develops a wear resistant case to HRC 60-63 and a tough strong core with tensile strengths of 850 - 1200 MPa in small to fairly large sections.
COLOUR CODE WHITE
TYPICAL CHEMICAL ANALYSIS
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
Heavy-duty gears, bushes, ring gears, shafts, collets, king pins, sprockets etc; or through hardened (uncarburised) for high tensile applications, offering good strength with excellent toughness. Will Nitride with a typical surface hardness up to HRC 60 Flame or induction hardening not recommended.
TYPICAL CORE PROPERTIES
QUENCHED AT 850°C AND TEMPERED AT 200°C
WELDING
Low hydrogen electrodes recommended. Pre-heat at 250 – 350°C and maintain during welding. Cool slowly, followed with a stress relieve.
CARBURISE AT 900°C – 950°C
CASE HARDEN AT 780°C – 820°C
HARDEN AT 830°C – 860°C
NITRIDE AT 500°C – 530°C
› Welding and heat treatment details for guidance only
CORE REFINE AT 840°C – 880°C
TEMPER AT 150°C – 200°C
TEMPER AT 150°C – 200°C
STOCK RANGE EN 36A
CASE HARDENING STEEL TO BS 970-1955 EN 39B
EN 39B carburising steel, generally supplied annealed to HB 277max. Carburised and heat treated it develops a wear resistant case to HRC 60-63 and a tough strong core with tensile strengths of 1000 - 1400 MPa in small to very large sections.
COLOUR CODE ORANGE
TYPICAL CHEMICAL ANALYSIS
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
Highly stressed or large gears, camshafts, bearings and heavy-duty worms etc; or through hardened (uncarburised) for high tensile applications, offering good strength with excellent toughness.
Will Nitride with a typical surface hardness up to HRC 60
Flame or induction hardening not recommended.
TYPICAL CORE PROPERTIES
QUENCHED AT 850°C AND TEMPERED AT 200°C
WELDING
Low hydrogen electrodes recommended. Pre-heat at 250 – 350°C and maintain during welding. Cool slowly, followed with a stress relieve.
CARBURISE AT 900°C – 950°C
CASE HARDEN AT 760°C – 800°C
HARDEN AT 830°C – 860°C
NITRIDE AT 500°C – 530°C
› Welding and heat treatment details for guidance only
CORE REFINE AT 850°C – 880°C
TEMPER AT 150°C – 200°C
TEMPER AT 150°C – 200°C
STOCK SIZES EN 39 B
HOLLOW BAR HB20MNV6 AR
COLOUR CODE YELLOW
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION (WT %)
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
bushes, cylinders, hollow shafts, rings, conveyor rolls, nuts etc. Will Through Harden, Nitride, Carburise or Carbonitride.
TYPICAL CORE PROPERTIES – MINIMUM AT ROOM TEMPERATURE – AS ROLLED
TYPICAL CORE
WELDING
W/T up to 16mm - Pre-heat at 100 - 120°C
W/T over 16mm - Pre-heat at 200 - 250°C - post-weld stress relieve.
HB 20MnV6 AR hollow bar, supplied as rolled with tensile strengths of 600 – 750 MPa, offering good strength and toughness with excellent machinability and weldability. HARDEN AT 870°C – 890°C
AT 490°C – 530°C CARBURISE AT 880°C – 920°C
CASE HARDEN AT 760°C – 800°C
CARBONITRIDE AT 870°C – 880°C
› Welding and heat treatment details for guidance only
TEMPER AT 500°C - 600°C
TYPICAL CASE HRC 55
CORE REFINE OPTIONAL AT 870°C – 890°C
TYPICAL CASE HRC 60
TYPICAL CASE HRC 60
GUARANTEED DIMENSIONS AFTER MACHINING O/D CHUCKING
GUARANTEED DIMENSIONS AFTER MACHINING I/D CHUCKING
GUARANTEED DIMENSIONS AFTER MACHINING O/D CHUCKING
CHROME PLATED BAR AISI 1045
AISI 1045 medium carbon steel with a U. T. S. of 600 – 800 Mpa, and a hard chrome plated surface of over HV 900. The surface finish is extremely smooth with excellent wear resistance and good corrosion resistance.
COLOUR CODE YELLOW
TYPICAL CHEMICAL ANALYSIS – BASE METAL
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
Hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders for mining, earth moving, waste disposal, transport, agricultural plus various other processing equipment etc.
TYPICAL HARD CHROME PLATING
› Hardness: HV 900-1100 (HRC 65-69)
› Roughness: 0.10-0.30 Ra microns
› Thickness: 15-30 microns
› NB: 100-150mm unplated at bar ends
SIZE TOLERANCE – TO ISO f8 OR AS BELOW
STRAIGHTNESS – 0.2 mm / m
/ -0.064mm
/ -0.079mm
/ -0.090mm
AISI 1045
WELDING
Similar to 1045 unplated bar. Remove cardboard tube from the heat affected zone as it can emit fumes which may corrode the chrome plating.
› For other tolerances on different size ranges, please consult our specialists
TYPICAL MECHANICAL ANALYSIS – BASE METAL
TYPICAL BAR LENGTHS
› Up to 18mm Ø 2000 - 3600mm
› Over 18mm Ø 4000 - 7500mm
PACKAGING & PROTECTION
Each bar supplied in a cardboard tube.
CHROME PLATED BAR
AISI
1045 INDUCTION HARDENED
AISI 1045 medium carbon steel with a U. T. S. of 600 – 800 Mpa and an induction hardened case of HRC 55-60, plus a hard chrome plated surface of over HV 900, giving excellent wear plus good corrosion resistance.
COLOUR CODE YELLOW / BLACK STRIPE
TYPICAL CHEMICAL ANALYSIS – BASE METAL
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
Hydraulic & pneumatic cylinders with high resistance to surface impact for mining, earth moving, waste disposal, transport, agricultural equipment etc.
INDUCTION HARDENED CASE
HARDNESS – HRC 55 – 60
TYPICAL HARD CHROME PLATING
› Hardness: HV 900-1100 (HRC 65-69)
› Roughness: 0.10-0.30 Ra microns
› Thickness: 15-30 microns
› NB: 100 - 150mm unplated at bar ends
SIZE TOLERANCE – TO ISO f8 OR AS BELOW STRAIGHTNESS – 0.2 mm / m
WELDING not recommended due to induction hardened case.
› For other tolerances on different size ranges, please consult our specialists
TYPICAL MECHANICAL ANALYSIS – BASE METAL
MACHINABILITY
Ceramic tipped tools required for machining and special cutting blades for sawing due to induction hardened case.
AISI 4140 high tensile steel hardened & tempered with a U. T. S. of 800 – 1200 Mpa, and a hard chrome plated surface of over HV 900. The surface finish is extremely smooth with excellent wear resistance and good corrosion resistance.
COLOUR CODE GREEN
TYPICAL ANALYSIS – BASE METAL
STOCK RANGE AISI 4140
CHROME PLATED
STOCK SIZES
CHROME PLATED
60mm
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
Highly stressed hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders for mining, earth moving, waste disposal, transport, agricultural and food processing equipment etc.
TYPICAL HARD CHROME PLATING
› Hardness: HV 900-1100 (HRC 65-69)
› Roughness: 0.10-0.30 Ra microns
› Thickness: 15-30 microns
› NB: 100 - 150mm unplated at bar ends
SIZE TOLERANCE – TO ISO f8 OR AS BELOW
STRAIGHTNESS – 0.2 mm / m
WELDING
Remove cardboard tube from the heat affected zone. Low hydrogen electrodes recommended. Pre-heat at 200-300°C and maintain during welding, cool very slowly.
› For other tolerances on different size ranges, please consult our specialists
TYPICAL PROPERTIES – BASE METAL
PACKAGING & PROTECTION
Each bar supplied in a cardboard tube.
CHROME PLATED BAR
AISI
4140 INDUCTION HARDENED
AISI 4140 high tensile steel hardened & tempered with a U. T. S. of 800 – 1200 Mpa and an induction hardened case of HRC 55 +/- 2, plus a hard chrome plated surface of over HV 900, giving excellent wear plus good corrosion resistance.
COLOUR CODE GREEN / WHITE STRIPE
TYPICAL ANALYSIS – BASE METAL
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
Highly stressed hydraulic & pneumatic cylinders with high resistance to surface impact for mining, earth moving, transport lifting equipment etc.
TYPICAL HARD CHROME PLATING
TYPICAL HARD CHROME PLATING
› Hardness: HRC 55 +/- 2
› Hardness: HV 900-1100 (HRC 65-69)
› Roughness: 0.10-0.30 Ra microns
› Thickness: 15-30 microns
› NB: 100 - 150mm unplated at bar ends
SIZE TOLERANCE – TO ISO f8
STRAIGHTNESS – 0.3 mm / m
WELDING
Not recommended due to induction hardened case and effect on mechanical properties however, if unavoidable the procedure given is a guide only.
WELDING
Remove cardboard tube from H.A.Z. Low hydrogen electrodes recommended. Pre-heat at 200-300°C and cool very slowly.
TYPICAL PROPERTIES – BASE METAL
MACHINABILITY
Ceramic tipped tools required for machining and special cutting blades for sawing due to induction hardened case.
PACKAGING & PROTECTION
Each bar supplied in a cardboard tube.
STOCK RANGE AISI 4140 INDUCTION HARDENED
SIZES
HARDENED
HYDRAULIC CYLINDER TUBE JIS G3445 STKM13C
JIS G3445 STKM13C Hydraulic Cylinder Tubes seamless or welded, cold drawn & stress relieved (BK+S) with typical yield strengths over 380 MPa. The inside diameter is honed and oiled with the tube ends capped for protection.
COLOUR CODE RED
TYPICAL CHEMICAL ANALYSIS
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
Hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders for mining, earth moving, waste disposal, transport, agricultural, processing equipment, hoists, compressors etc
STRAIGHTNESS
1 / 1000mm
TOLERANCE
I/D HONED : ISO H8
TYPICAL ROUGHNESS
0.20/0.04 Ra Micron
TYPICAL MECHANICAL PROPERTIES COLD DRAWN AND STRESS RELIEVED
WELDING
Low carbon electrodes recommended. Pre-heat or post-heat not required.
MACHINABILITY
Excellent in the cold drawn and stress relieved condition.
HYDRAULIC CYLINDER TUBE JIS G3445 STKM13C - STOCK RANGE
STOCK SIZES
HONED
STOCK SIZES HONED
1” id x 1/4” wt 45mm id x 5mm wt
1-1/2” id x 1/4” wt 60mm id x 5mm wt
1-3/4” id x 1/4” wt 70mm id x 5mm wt
2” id x 1/4” wt 80mm id x 5mm wt
2-1/2” id x 1/4” wt 90mm id x 7.5mm wt
2-3/4” id x 1/4” wt 90mm id x 10mm wt
3” id x 1/4” wt 100mm id x 10mm wt
3” id x 5/16” wt
3” id x 1/2” wt
3-1/4” id x 1/4” wt
3-1/2” id x 1/4” wt
3-1/2” id x 5/16” wt
4” id x 1/4” wt
4” id x 5/16” wt
4” id x 3/8” wt
4” id x 1/2” wt
4-1/2” id x 1/4” wt
4-1/2” id x 1/2” wt
5” id x 3/8” wt
6” id x 3/8” wt
6” id x 1/2” wt
6-1/2" id x 1/2" wt
7” id x 1/2” wt
7-1/2” id x 1/2” wt
8” id x 1/2” wt
9” id x 1/2” wt
9-1/2" id x 1/2" wt
10” id x 1” wt
COLD WORK TOOL STEEL AISI D2
AISI D2 Cold Work Tool Steel air or oil hardening with maximum dimensional stability during heat treatment, offering very high hardness and abrasion resistance. Generally supplied annealed to HB 250 max.
COLOUR CODE RED / BLACK
TYPICAL CHEMICAL ANALYSIS
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
Deep drawing and forming dies, cold drawing punches, hobbing and lamination dies, stamping dies, blanking dies, shear blades, burnishing rolls, cold extrusion dies, slitting cutters, thread rolling and wire dies, master tools and gauges etc.
HEAT TREATMENT
FORGE at 900°C min – 1100°C max. Cool slowly and anneal when hand-warm.
ANNEAL at 830°C – 860°C
STRESS RELIEVE at 650°C – 700°C
HARDEN Preheat at 650°C – 850°C Raise quickly to 1000°C – 1050°C.
TEMPER at 150°C – 400°C
TYPICAL
Cool in furnace at 20°C per hour max.
Cool in furnace or still air Stress relieve prior to hardening.
Cool in air or quench in oil or hot bath held at 500°C – 550°C and then air cool. Temper when hand-warm.
Cool in still air. Triple temper recommended.
HARDNESS / APPLICATIONS
AIR COOLED AT 1000°C-1050°C AND TEMPERED
TEMPER HRC TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
150°C 63 – 64 Wire drawing, lamination and cold extrusion dies
62 – 64 Deep drawing dies, moulding dies for abrasives, gauges
200°C 62 – 63 Knurling tools, thread rolling dies
61 – 64 Blanking dies and punches, forming dies, burnishing rolls
› Heat treatment details and typical hardness figures for guidance only
CONTINUOUS CAST DUCTILE IRON 3D
Flocast 3D ductile cast iron has spherical particles of graphite in an essentially ferritic structure, having high elasticity and impact resistance. With higher strength generally than grey cast iron it is ductile rather than brittle and is tough and readily machined making it suitable for applications involving thermal and mechanical shock. Can be welded but not readily flame or induction hardened.
