Unique Features:

1045 Carbon Steel Bars are known for their high strength, good hardness, and improved machinability. The medium carbon content (around 0.45%) offers a solid compromise between high strength and ductility, making it easier to work with than higher carbon steels, while still offering excellent performance in demanding environments.

One of the key advantages of 1045 carbon steel is its ability to undergo heat treatment processes such as hardening and tempering, which significantly improves its surface hardness, tensile strength, and wear resistance. This makes it ideal for applications where high strength and toughness are required. Furthermore, the bar is highly versatile for both cold and hot working, allowing for intricate machining and precision applications.

Its excellent formability and ability to maintain dimensional stability under stress make it an essential material in sectors such as automotive, construction, and machinery manufacturing.

Technical Specifications:

Applications of 1045 Carbon Steel Bar:

1. Automotive Parts: 1045 Carbon Steel Bars are extensively used in the automotive industry to manufacture components such as crankshafts, gears, and axles. The material’s high tensile strength and ability to resist wear under heavy stress make it ideal for high-performance automotive applications.
2. Construction Equipment: In the construction sector, 1045 steel bars are used to produce structural components, such as beams, shafts, and rollers, that require high strength, stability, and resistance to deformation under heavy loads.
3. Machinery Components: 1045 Carbon Steel Bars are frequently used to create machine parts like shafts, gears, and bolts. These components benefit from the material’s combination of hardness, strength, and machinability, ensuring the reliability and durability of machinery in demanding environments.

Packaging and Shipping:

At Yuanchi, we understand the importance of safe and timely delivery, which is why we take extra care in the packaging and shipping of 1045 Carbon Steel Bars. Each steel bar is coated with an anti-rust oil to prevent corrosion during transit. We then wrap the bars in strong, protective materials, ensuring they remain in perfect condition when they arrive at their destination.

Our logistics team ensures that the steel bars are shipped on time, with a focus on the most efficient and cost-effective shipping methods. Whether it’s sea freight or air freight, we handle all aspects of the shipment process to ensure that your order reaches you in the best possible condition and within your required timeframe.

We export our products globally, including to South America, the Middle East, Africa, and Australia, with full assurance that your goods will be delivered safely and promptly.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

1. Q: What is the carbon content of 1045 Carbon Steel Bar?
   • A: The carbon content of 1045 Carbon Steel is between 0.43% and 0.50%, which provides a good balance of strength and ductility.
2. Q: Can 1045 Carbon Steel Bar be heat-treated?
   • A: Yes, 1045 Carbon Steel Bar can undergo heat treatment processes like quenching and tempering to enhance its hardness and tensile strength.
3. Q: What are the main applications of 1045 Carbon Steel Bar?
   • A: 1045 Carbon Steel Bar is commonly used for automotive parts, construction equipment, and machinery components such as shafts, gears, and bolts.
4. Q: What are the mechanical properties of 1045 Carbon Steel Bar?
   • A: The tensile strength of 1045 Carbon Steel Bar ranges from 600 to 800 MPa, with a yield strength of 400 to 550 MPa and an elongation of ≥16%.
5. Q: What standards does 1045 Carbon Steel Bar comply with?
   • A: 1045 Carbon Steel Bar conforms to ASTM A29 and ASTM A108 standards, ensuring consistent quality and reliability.
6. Q: What is the typical hardness range for 1045 Carbon Steel Bar?
   • A: The typical hardness of 1045 Carbon Steel Bar is between 170 and 210 HB, depending on the heat treatment.