Nestled in the heart of Hamilton’s industrial landscape, Latham Steel has built a solid reputation for reliability and precision. We take pride in being your local source for high-grade engineering materials, including the robust Carbon Steel EN-44 Bars. Our commitment goes beyond just supply; we ensure every bar meets stringent standards, providing Hamilton’s manufacturers and engineers with a trusted component that forms the backbone of durable and critical applications. It’s this dedication to quality and local partnership that has defined our work for years.
The strength of EN-44 lies in its carefully balanced composition, primarily carbon and manganese, which gives it excellent toughness. This steel is hardened and tempered to achieve a remarkable tensile strength, making it resilient under significant stress and highly resistant to wear. It’s this specific combination of durability and the ability to withstand heavy loads that makes EN-44 a preferred choice for components where failure is not an option, offering a reliable performance that engineers can count on.
| Grade | EN44 |
|---|---|
| Specification | BS970 1.0904 55Si7 55S6 55Si2Mn ASTM 9255 |
| Round bar size | Diameter: 3-~800mm |
| Hex Bar size | 2-100mm A/F |
| Flat bar size | Thickness: 2 -100mm |
| Width: 10 to 500mm | |
| Square bar size | 4 to 100mm |
| Angle bar size | 3mm*20mm*20mm~12mm*100mm*100mm |
| Section | 3.0 to 12.0mm thickness |
| Channel Bar | 80 x 40mm to 150 x 75mm section; 5.0 to 6.0mm thickness |
| Hollow Bar | 32mm OD x 16mm ID to 250mm OD x 200mm ID) |
| Billet Size | 1/2″ to 495mm Diameter |
| Rectangles Size | 33 x 30mm to 295 x 1066mm |
| Finish | Cold (bright) drawn, centreless ground,smooth turned, peeled, slit rolled edge, hot rolled, hot rolled annealed, Rough Turned, Bright, Polish, Grinding, Centreless Ground & Black |
| Tolerance | H8, H9, H10, H11, H12, H13K9, K10, K11, K12 or as per clients’ requirements |
| Surface | Bright, Hot Rolled Pickled, Cold Drawn, Sand Blasting Finished, Polished, Hairline |
| Condition | Hardened & tempered, annealed |
| Technique | EN45 Hot Rolled, Cold Drawn, Cold Rolled, Forged Round Bar, Rod |
| Processing | Bar cutting to 650mm |
| Form | EN45 Welding Rod, Round, Rod, T-Bar, Channel Bar, Precision Ground Bar, Flat Bar, Square, Blocks, Round Rod, Rings, Hollow, Triangle, Rectangle, Hex (A/F), Threaded, Half Round Bar, Profiles, Billet, Ingot, I/H Bar, Forging etc. |
| Element | En42J |
| C | 0.75 – 0.90% |
| Mn | 0.50 – 0.90% |
| Si | 0/1 – 0.35 |
| S | 0.04% Max |
| P | 0.04% Max |
|
ULTIMATE TENSILE STRENGTH, S. (MPA) |
621 |
|---|---|
|
Modulus of elasticity, E (Gpa) |
204 |
|
Fatigue strength coefficient, of (Mpa) |
948 |
|
Fatigue strength exponent, b |
-0.092 |
|
Fatigue ductility coeffient ,ef |
0.26 |
|
Fatigue ductility exponent,c |
-0.445 |
We provide products that come with both mill test certificates and third-party test certificates, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
Type | SIZES (mm) | SIZES (Inches) | ISO Tolerance |
|---|---|---|---|
Cold Drawn and Polish | 3.00 – 75.00 | 1/8″ – 3.00″ | h8-h9-h10-h11 |
Cold Drawn and Ground | 10.00 – 75.00 | 5/6″ – 2.50″ | h8-h9-h10-h11 |
Peeled and Polished | 40.00 – 150.00 | 1.50″ – 6.00″ | h11, h11-DIN 1013 |
Peeled and Ground | 20.00 – 50.00 | 3/4″ – 2.00″ | h9-h10-h11 |
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Cut to size on request (tolerance +2/-0 mm). Standard lengths of EN45 Bars 2000 mm up to 6000 mm available
5.0 | 45.0 |
6.0 | 50.0 |
7.0 | 55.0 |
8.0 | 60.0 |
9.0 | 65.0 |
10.0 | 70.0 |
12.0 | 75.0 |
16.0 | 80.0 |
20.0 | 90.0 |
25.0 | 100.0 |
30.0 | 130.0 |
35.0 | 160.0 |
40.0 | 200.0 |
You’ll typically find EN-44 bars hard at work in demanding environments where strength and longevity are crucial. They are the material of choice for essential components like heavy-duty shafts, high-strength gears, and studs for large engines. This steel is also fundamental in the agricultural and mining sectors, forming the core of durable pinions, spindles, and other machinery parts that must endure constant, high-stress operation. Essentially, wherever there’s a need for a component that can take a pounding and last, EN-44 is often the answer.
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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