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ASTM A36 Round Bars

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ASTM A36 Round Bars

ASTM A36 Round Bars are a popular and widely used steel product known for their excellent properties and versatility. Made from A36 grade steel, these round bars offer good weldability, machinability, and can be heat treated to harden their surface. Their balanced combination of strength and ductility makes them suitable for a variety of applications, from construction frameworks and supports to manufacturing machinery components and automotive parts. The simplicity and reliability of ASTM A36 Round Bars make them a staple in many industries, including construction, manufacturing, and automotive.

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ASTM A36 Round Bar Specifications

Product Name ASTM A36 Round Bar
Brand Ferrite Structural Steels Pvt. Ltd.
Minimum Order Quantity 1 Ton
Material Mild Steel
Finish Hot-rolled, galvanized, or as specified by customer

ASTM A36 Round Bar Size Chart

Size (mm) Average Weight (KG/MTR) Average Weight (KG/FT)
10 0.62 0.18
12 0.9 0.3
14 1.2 0.4
16 1.6 0.5
18 2 0.6
20 2.5 0.8
22 3 0.9
24 3.56 1.08
25 3.9 1.2
28 4.8 1.5
30 5.55 1.69
32 6.3 1.9
34 7.14 2.18
36 8 2.44
40 9.9 3
45 12.49 3.81
50 15.4 4.7
56 19.34 5.89
60 22 6.8

 

ASTM A36 Equivalent Material

EN USA GB BS JIS ISO IS
Fe360D2, S235J2G4 A36 Q235D 40EE SM 400 A Fe 360B IS 226

 

ASTM A36 CHEMICAL COMPOSITION

Grade C Si Mn P S
ASTM A36 0.25 max. 0.4 max. 0.8-1.2 0.035 max. 0.035 max.

 

ASTM A36 MECHANICAL PROPERTIES

Tensile strength, kis [MPa] Yield strength, min, kis [MPa] Elongation in 8 in. [200 mm], min, % Elongation in 2 in. [50 mm], min, %
58-80 [400-550] 36 [250] 20 23

Key Features and Benefits

  • High Strength: ASTM A36 Round bars offer a good balance of strength and flexibility, making them ideal for structural applications where durability is essential.
  • Good Weldability: The low carbon content ensures excellent weldability, allowing for easy and reliable joining of components in construction and manufacturing.
  • Machinability: These Round bars are easy to machine, enabling precise cutting, shaping, and forming for a wide range of applications.
  • Heat Treatable: ASTM A36 steel can be heat treated to harden its surface, enhancing its wear resistance and extending its service life.
  • Consistent Quality: Manufactured to stringent industry standards, ASTM A36 Round bars provide consistent quality and performance across different batches.
  • Cost-Effective: ASTM A36 Round bars offer a cost-effective solution for many engineering and structural needs without compromising on quality or performance.
  • Reliability: The robust mechanical properties of ASTM A36 steel ensure that the Round bars can withstand significant stress and strain, providing reliable performance in demanding conditions.
  • Ease of Fabrication: The good weldability and machinability of ASTM A36 Round bars simplify the fabrication process, reducing time and labor costs in manufacturing and construction.
  • Durability: With the option of heat treatment, these Round bars can achieve enhanced hardness and wear resistance, making them a durable choice for various applications.

Applications of ASTM A36 Round Bar

Construction and Infrastructure

  • Structural Frameworks: Widely used in the construction of building frameworks, providing essential support and stability to structures.
  • Support Beams and Columns: Employed as support beams and columns in both residential and commercial buildings, offering reliable load-bearing capacity.
  • Bridges and Walkways: Used in the construction of bridges and walkways where strength and durability are crucial.

Manufacturing

  • Machinery Components: Utilized in the production of various machinery components due to their strength and machinability.
  • Fabrication of Tools: Ideal for fabricating tools and dies that require precision and durability.

Automotive Industry

  • Vehicle Frames: Used in the manufacturing of vehicle frames and chassis, providing the necessary strength and flexibility.
  • Components: Employed in the production of various automotive components that require robust and reliable materials.

Industrial Applications

  • Equipment Manufacturing: Used in the manufacturing of industrial equipment and machinery, where strength and resilience are essential.
  • Platforms and Flooring: Applied in creating platforms, flooring, and other structural elements in industrial settings.

Agricultural Equipment

  • Farm Machinery: Utilized in the construction of farm machinery and equipment, providing durable and reliable components that can withstand harsh working conditions.

General Fabrication

  • Brackets and Supports: Commonly used to fabricate brackets, supports, and other general-purpose structural components.
  • Custom Fabrication: Ideal for custom fabrication projects that require specific dimensions and reliable material properties.

Renewable Energy

  • Wind Turbine Structures: Used in the construction of wind turbine towers and other renewable energy structures, where both strength and flexibility are required.
FAQs — ASTM A36 Round Bar

ASTM A36 Round Bar: Frequently Asked Questions

Straight answers on sizes, thickness, weight, grades, MTC, pricing and ordering — so your enquiry is specification-ready before you send it.

01
What is ASTM A36 Round Bar?
ASTM A36 Round Bar are carbon structural steel round bar ordered to ASTM A36/A36M. The exact diameter, grade, standard, supply condition and intended use must be stated because the commercial product name alone does not establish chemical, mechanical, dimensional or heat-treatment requirements.
02
What are the main applications of ASTM A36 Round Bar?
Common applications include structural work, anchor components, brackets, supports and general fabrication. Suitability depends on the component design, loads, environment, machining allowance, heat treatment and governing code. Final selection must follow the approved drawing, BOQ, end-user specification and responsible engineer’s approval.
03
Which diameters are listed for ASTM A36 Round Bar?
The live round-bar chart lists 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 25, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 40, 45, 50, 56 and 60 mm. These published entries are not a guarantee of current stock. Confirm the exact diameter, grade, length, condition and quantity, particularly when a machining drawing requires an unlisted size or minimum clean-up allowance.
04
How should I specify the diameter and tolerance for ASTM A36 Round Bar?
State the nominal diameter in millimetres, applicable diameter tolerance, ovality if relevant, straightness and surface condition. For machined parts, add the finished component size and machining allowance. Bright, peeled, ground and hot-rolled bars may have different dimensional expectations.
05
What standard lengths are available for ASTM A36 Round Bar?
The reviewed page does not publish a fixed length range. Availability should be confirmed for the requested diameter, grade and quantity. State exact or random length, permissible tolerance, cut-length schedule, end condition and whether each piece must be identified to a drawing item.
06
How is ASTM A36 Round Bar weight per metre calculated?
For a solid steel round bar, theoretical weight in kg/m is approximately diameter squared x 0.006165, using nominal dimensions and a typical steel density. Actual or invoiced weight may differ because of diameter tolerance, density, scale, length and the agreed commercial basis.
07
Can I get a ASTM A36 Round Bar weight chart?
Yes. The live page provides average kg/m and kg/ft values for listed diameters. Use them for estimation, then confirm the quotation basis and applicable dimensional tolerances. For alloy or special-condition material, ask whether the supplier uses theoretical or actual weighment.
08
What is the ASTM A36 Round Bar price per kg?
The price per kg requires a dated quotation and varies with grade, diameter, quantity, supply condition, finish, testing, cutting, packing, freight and taxes. Alloy surcharge and heat-treatment condition can be important for engineering grades. Send a complete specification for a comparable rate.
09
How is the ASTM A36 Round Bar price per tonne determined?
Price per tonne depends on the exact grade and standard, diameter mix, bar length, total tonnage, condition, certification, inspection and destination. Confirm whether cutting, heat treatment, testing, packing, freight and GST are included and check the quotation validity.
10
What is the MOQ for ASTM A36 Round Bar?
The live page states a minimum order quantity of 1 tonne. Actual order acceptance remains subject to the required diameter, grade, condition and availability. For mixed-diameter orders, give the piece count or weight for each line item so every size can be reviewed.
11
Is ASTM A36 Round Bar available from ready stock?
Stock must be confirmed for the exact diameter, grade, standard, length, finish, condition and quantity. A live product page or size chart does not establish immediate availability. State any mill or make preference, MTC requirement, inspection plan and required delivery date.
12
Can an MTC be supplied with ASTM A36 Round Bar?
Request the mill test certificate at enquiry stage and state the required document type. It should identify the material, heat or batch, grade, standard and reported chemistry and mechanical results where applicable. Heat-treatment condition, hardness and traceability requirements should be agreed before ordering.
13
What grade and impact-quality details must be checked?
Confirm the complete grade, governing standard, diameter-dependent mechanical requirements, impact-quality suffix and MTC. Astm a36 is a material specification; dimensional tolerances must be stated separately. Grade substitution or omission of the suffix requires engineer and end-user approval.
14
Can ASTM A36 Round Bar be cut, machined, threaded or heat treated?
Processing can be reviewed against the drawing, grade, condition and quantity. Provide cut lengths, tolerances, thread details, machining allowance and required heat treatment or hardness. Final component properties cannot be guaranteed from the bar designation alone; the approved manufacturing route controls the result.
15
Can ASTM A36 Round Bar be replaced with an equivalent grade?
Do not substitute from a web equivalence table alone. Compare full chemistry limits, mechanical properties, diameter-dependent requirements, delivery condition, hardenability, impact quality, heat treatment and certification. Any alternative requires written approval from the responsible engineer or end user before supply.
16
Can I buy ASTM A36 Round Bar from a supplier in Mumbai or Navi Mumbai?
Ferrite lists its head office in Mumbai and a facility address at Kalamboli, Navi Mumbai. Provide delivery postcode, longest length, total tonnage, unloading constraints and required date so availability and logistics can be reviewed for Mumbai, Navi Mumbai and Maharashtra.
17
Can ASTM A36 Round Bar be supplied across India?
The website states nationwide supply. India-wide enquiries should include the consignee postcode, grade, diameter, length, tonnage, packing and delivery schedule. Long-bar freight can materially affect landed price, so compare offers on the same ex-works or delivered basis.
18
Does Ferrite handle export enquiries for ASTM A36 Round Bar?
Export requirements can be reviewed against the requested specification and quantity. Provide destination port and country, Incoterm, grade, standard, diameter, length, tonnage, condition, packing, MTC and inspection requirements. Shipping programme and documentation must be confirmed for the specific order.
19
How should quotations from ASTM A36 Round Bar suppliers be compared?
Compare the exact grade, standard, diameter tolerance, length, condition, origin or make if specified, MTC, inspection, cutting, packing, freight, taxes and delivery basis. A lower rate is not comparable if the offered condition, certification or heat-treatment scope differs.
20
What details are needed for a fast ASTM A36 Round Bar quotation?
Send product name, complete grade and standard, diameter, length, piece quantity and total tonnage. Add finish and delivery condition, tolerance, make preference, MTC, inspection or ultrasonic testing, cutting drawing, delivery postcode or destination port, Incoterm and required delivery date.

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