Nestled in the industrial heart of Hamilton, Latham Steel has built a strong reputation as a trusted manufacturer and supplier of high-grade alloy steel bars. We understand that the backbone of any robust project lies in the quality of its materials, which is why we are committed to producing bars that meet the precise demands of New Zealand’s toughest industries. Our focus is on delivering not just product, but reliable performance and unwavering support to the engineers, fabricators, and businesses that depend on superior steel.
The strength of our alloy steel bars comes from a carefully balanced composition, typically blending chromium, molybdenum, and nickel with carbon steel to enhance their inherent qualities. This specific recipe gives the bars exceptional mechanical properties, including impressive tensile strength, remarkable toughness, and enhanced resistance to wear and fatigue. Essentially, we create a material that is built to handle significant stress and heavy loads, offering a durability that standard carbon steels simply cannot match, ensuring your creations are built to last.
| Specifications | ASTM A182, ASME SA182 |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | EN, DIN, JIS, ASTM, BS, ASME, AISI |
| Range | 5mm to 500mm Dia in 100mm to 6000mm Length |
| Diameter | 10 mm To 200 mm |
| Thickenss | 0.5mm to 500mm Diameter |
| High Speed Steel (HSS), HCHCR & OHNS in Grade | M2, M3, M35, M42, T-1, T-4, T-15, T-42, D2, D3, H11, H13, OHNS-01 & EN52 |
| Finish | Black, Bright Polished, Rough Turned, NO.4 Finish, Matt Finish, BA Finish |
| Length | 1000 mm Long To 6000 mm Long |
| Form | Round, Square, Hex (A/F), Rectangle, Billet, Ingot, Forging Etc. |
Alloy Steel Rods ASTM Specification
| Internal Standard | EN | DIN | SAE/AISI |
|---|---|---|---|
| EN 18 | EN 18 | 37Cr4 | 5140 |
| EN 19 | EN 19 | 42Cr4Mo2 | 4140/4142 |
| EN 24 | EN 24 | 34CrNiMo6 | 4340 |
| EN 353 | EN 353 | – | – |
| EN 354 | EN 354 | – | 4320 |
| SAE 8620 | EN 362 | – | SAE 8620 |
| EN 1 A | EN 1 A | 9SMn28 | 1213 |
| SAE 1146 | EN 8M | – | SAE 1146 |
| EN 31 | EN 31 | 100Cr6 | SAE 52100 |
| EN 45 | EN 45 | 55Si7 | 9255 |
| EN 45A | EN 45A | 60Si7 | 9260 |
| 50Crv4 | EN 47 | 50CrV4 | 6150 |
| SAE 4130 | – | 25CrMo4 | SAE 4130 |
| SAE 4140 | – | 42CrMO4 | SAE 4140 |
| 20MNCR5 | – | – | – |
| Element | C | Cr | Mn | Mo | P | S | Si | Ni |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F5 | 0.15 Max | 4.0-6.0 | 0.30-0.60 | 0.44-0.65 | 0.035 Max | 0.030 Max | 0.50 Max | 0.50 Max |
| F1 | 0.15 Max | 3.0-5.0 | 0.30-0.60 | 0.40-0.50 | 0.035 Max | 0.030 Max | 0.50 Max | 0.50 Max |
| F22 | 0.05-0.15 | 2.00-2.50 | 0.30-0.60 | 0.90-1.10 | 0.035 Max | 0.040 Max | 0.50 Max | – |
| F91 | 0.08-0.12 | 8.0-9.5 | 0.30-0.60 | 0.85-1.05 | 0.020 Max | 0.010 Max | 0.20-0.50 | 0.40 Max |
| F9 | 0.15 Max | 8.0-10.0 | 0.30-0.60 | 0.90- 1.10 | 0.030 Max | 0.030 Max | 0.50- 1.00 | – |
| 42CrMo4 | 0.380 – 0.45 % | 0.90 – 1.20 % | 0.60 – 0.90 % | 0.15 – 0.30 % | ≤ 0.035 % | ≤ 0.035 % | – | – |
| F11 | 0.10-0.20 | 1.00-1.50 | 0.40-0.65 | 0.44-0.65 | 0.025 Max | 0.040 Max | 0.50-0.80 | – |
| Properties | Conditions | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| T (°C) | Treatment | ||
| Density (Ă—1000 kg/m3) | 7.7-8.03 | 25 | |
| Elastic Modulus (GPa) | 190-210 | 25 | |
| Tensile Strength (Mpa) | 1158 | 25 | oil quenched, fine grained, tempered at 425°C |
| Yield Strength (Mpa) | 1034 | ||
| Reduction in Area (%) | 53 | ||
| Hardness (HB) | 335 | 25 | oil quenched, fine grained, tempered at 425°C |
We provide products that come with both mill test certificates and third-party test certificates, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
| SIZE IN INCHES | ROUND | SQUARE | OCTAGON | HEXAGON | SIZE IN INCHES | ROUND | SQUARE | OCTAGON | HEXAGON |
| 1/16 | .010 | .013 | .011 | .012 | 11/16 | 1.262 | 1.607 | 1.333 | 1.392 |
| 5/64 | .017 | .022 | .018 | .019 | 45/64 | 1.320 | 1.681 | 1.394 | 1.456 |
| 3/32 | .023 | .029 | .024 | .025 | 23/32 | 1.380 | 1.756 | 1.487 | 1.521 |
| 7/64 | .031 | .039 | .033 | .034 | 47/64 | 1.440 | 1.834 | 1.521 | 1.588 |
| 1/8 | .042 | .053 | .044 | .046 | 3/4 | 1.502 | 1.913 | 1.586 | 1.656 |
| 9/64 | .053 | .067 | .056 | .058 | 25/32 | 1.630 | 2.075 | 1.721 | 1.797 |
| 5/32 | .065 | .083 | .069 | .072 | 13/16 | 1.763 | 2.245 | 1.862 | 1.944 |
| 11/64 | .079 | .100 | .083 | .087 | 27/32 | 1.901 | 2.421 | 2.008 | 2.096 |
| 3/16 | .094 | .120 | .099 | .104 | 7/8 | 2.045 | 2.603 | 2.159 | 2.254 |
| 13/64 | .110 | .140 | .116 | .121 | 29/32 | 2.193 | 2.792 | 2.316 | 2.418 |
| 7/32 | .128 | .163 | .135 | .141 | 15/16 | 2.347 | 2.988 | 2.479 | 2.588 |
| 15/64 | .147 | .187 | .155 | .162 | 31/32 | 2.506 | 3.191 | 2.646 | 2.763 |
| 1/4 | .167 | .213 | .176 | .184 | 1 | 2.670 | 3.400 | 2.820 | 2.945 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/64 | .188 | .240 | .199 | .207 | 1-1/16 | 3.015 | 3.838 | 3.183 | 3.324 |
| 9/32 | .211 | .269 | .223 | .233 | 1-1/8 | 3.380 | 4.303 | 3.569 | 3.727 |
| 19/64 | .235 | .300 | .248 | .259 | 1-3/16 | 3.766 | 4.795 | 3.977 | 4.152 |
| 5/16 | .261 | .332 | .275 | .288 | 1-1/4 | 4.172 | 5.313 | 4.407 | 4.601 |
| 21/64 | .288 | .360 | .304 | .318 | 1-5/16 | 4.600 | 5.857 | 4.858 | 5.072 |
| 11/32 | .316 | .402 | .334 | .348 | 1-3/8 | 5.049 | 6.428 | 5.332 | 5.567 |
| 23/64 | .345 | .439 | .364 | .381 | 1-7/16 | 5.518 | 7.026 | 5.827 | 6.085 |
| 3/8 | .376 | .478 | .397 | .414 | 1-1/2 | 6.008 | 7.650 | 6.345 | 6.625 |
| 25/64 | .408 | .519 | .431 | .450 | 1-9/16 | 6.519 | 8.301 | 6.885 | 7.189 |
| 13/32 | .441 | .561 | .466 | .486 | 1-5/8 | 7.051 | 8.978 | 7.446 | 7.775 |
| 27/64 | .475 | .605 | .502 | .524 | 1-11/16 | 7.604 | 9.682 | 8.030 | 8.385 |
| 7/16 | .511 | .651 | .540 | .564 | 1-3/4 | 8.178 | 10.41 | 8.634 | 9.018 |
| 29/64 | .548 | .698 | .579 | .604 | 1-13/16 | 8.773 | 11.17 | 9.265 | 9.673 |
| 15/32 | .587 | .747 | .620 | .647 | 1-7/8 | 9.388 | 11.95 | 9.911 | 10.35 |
| 31/64 | .627 | .798 | .662 | .692 | 1-15/16 | 10.02 | 12.76 | 10.58 | 11.05 |
| 1/2 | .668 | .850 | .705 | .736 | 2 | 10.68 | 13.60 | 11.28 | 11.78 |
| 33/64 | .710 | .904 | .750 | .783 | 2-1/16 | 11.36 | 14.46 | 11.99 | 12.53 |
| 17/32 | .754 | .960 | .796 | .831 | 2-1/8 | 12.06 | 15.35 | 12.73 | 13.30 |
| 35/64 | .799 | 1.017 | .844 | .881 | 2-3/16 | 12.78 | 16.27 | 13.49 | 14.09 |
| 9/16 | .845 | 1.076 | .892 | .932 | 2-1/4 | 13.52 | 17.21 | 14.27 | 14.91 |
| 37/64 | .893 | 1.136 | .943 | .985 | 2-5/16 | 14.28 | 18.18 | 15.08 | 15.75 |
| 19/32 | .941 | 1.199 | .994 | 1.038 | 2-3/8 | 15.06 | 19.18 | 15.91 | 16.61 |
| 39/64 | .992 | 1.263 | 1.048 | 1.094 | 2-7/16 | 15.87 | 20.20 | 16.75 | 17.49 |
| 5/8 | 1.043 | 1.328 | 1.102 | 1.150 | 2-1/2 | 16.69 | 21.25 | 17.62 | 18.40 |
| 41/64 | 1.096 | 1.395 | 1.207 | 1.209 | 2-9/16 | 17.53 | 22.33 | 18.52 | 19.34 |
| 21/32 | 1.150 | 1.464 | 1.214 | 1.268 | 2-5/8 | 18.40 | 23.43 | 19.43 | 20.29 |
| 43/64 | 1.205 | 1.535 | 1.272 | 1.329 | 2-11/16 | 19.29 | 24.56 | 20.37 | 21.27 |
Because of their robust nature, our alloy steel bars are the go-to choice for critical components across a wide spectrum of applications. You’ll find them at the core of demanding projects, from high-stress automotive parts like axles and shafts to essential machinery components in manufacturing and heavy equipment. They are also indispensable in construction for high-strength fasteners and in the mining and oil and gas sectors, where reliability under extreme pressure is absolutely non-negotiable for both safety and performance.
Latham Steel is a leading manufacturer, supplier and exporter of high-quality Carbon Steel, Alloy Steel, Mild Steel and Galvanized Steel products. Our extensive product range includes Pipes, Tubes, Flanges, Pipe Fittings, Forged Fittings, Sheets and Plates, catering to various industries in Hamilton, New Zealand.
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