Latham Steel, a reputable manufacturer and supplier located in Hamilton, New Zealand, specializes in high-quality SAE 1020 Tubing that’s built for reliable performance in structural, mechanical, and general engineering applications. Renowned for its consistent quality and commitment to international standards, Latham Steel offers tubing that boasts excellent machinability, weldability, and precise dimensions. SAE 1020 Tubing is a popular choice for automotive parts, machinery components, fabrication tasks, and equipment manufacturing, thanks to its balanced strength and ductility. With rigorous quality control and a dependable supply chain, Latham Steel plays a vital role in supporting New Zealand’s industrial, engineering, and fabrication sectors with durable and cost-effective tubing solutions.
SAE 1020 Tubing is crafted from low-carbon steel that contains about 0.18–0.23% carbon, along with manganese, phosphorus, sulfur, and trace elements to enhance workability. This steel grade provides moderate tensile and yield strength, along with excellent ductility and good impact resistance. Its low carbon content ensures outstanding weldability, formability, and machinability, making it easy to bend, cut, and shape. The material performs reliably under moderate loads and can be carburized to improve surface hardness when necessary. SAE 1020 is known for its dependable mechanical properties, making it ideal for general-purpose engineering applications.
| Grade: | ASME/ASTM SA179, SA192, SA210, SA178, SA214, API 5L |
|---|---|
| Size: | 1/8” NB TO 24” NB Sch 40/80/160/XXS |
| Form | Round, Square, Rectangular, Coil, U Tube, |
| Length | Single Random, Double Random & Required Length |
| End | Plain End, Bevelled End |
| Type | Seamless / ERW / Welded |
| Certification For Carbon | Mill Test Certificate as per EN 10204 / 3.2B |
| General Requirements | ASTM A 530/A 530M |
| Dimensional Tolerances | ANSI B 36.10 |
| OD Range | 1.250″ – 6.000″ (30-150mm) |
| Wall Range | 0.095″ – 1.000″ (.2.5-25mm) |
| Grade | C | Mn | Fe | P | S |
| AISI 1020 | 0.170 – 0.230 | 0.300 – 0.600 | 99.08 – 99.53 | ≤ 0.040 | ≤ 0.050 |
| Grade | Tensile Strength | Yield Strength | Elongation |
| SAE 1020 | 380 MPa, 55100 psi | 165 MPa, psi 29700 | 25 % |
We provide products that come with both mill test certificates and third-party test certificates, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
SAE 1020 Tubing finds extensive use in the automotive, mechanical, fabrication, and industrial sectors due to its versatility and ease of processing. You’ll commonly see it in applications like shafts, spacers, hydraulic tubes, machine components, furniture frames, agricultural equipment, and structural supports. Fabricators trust this grade for welded assemblies, light-to-medium strength structures, and precision-machined parts. It’s also utilized in oil and gas equipment, construction machinery, and various general engineering projects.
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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