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SAE1018 Bars

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SAE1018 Bars

SAE1018 bars are low-carbon steel bars known for their excellent machinability, weldability, and versatility. With a carbon content of around 0.18%, these bars offer a good balance of strength, ductility, and toughness, making them popular across a wide range of industries. SAE1018 bars are widely used in manufacturing, automotive, construction, and engineering applications due to their ability to be easily formed, welded, and machined into various components and structures. Their consistent quality and reliability make them a preferred choice for producing precision parts and structural elements.

Ferrite Structural Steels Pvt Ltd. is a leading manufacturer, supplier, and exporter of high-quality steel products, including SAE1018 bars. With a strong commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction, Ferrite Structural Steels Pvt Ltd. provides a comprehensive range of steel solutions that meet international standards. Their state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities and extensive industry experience ensure that clients receive top-notch products tailored to their specific needs, reinforcing Ferrite Structural Steels’ reputation as a trusted and reliable name in the steel industry.

SAE1018 Bar Specifications

Product Name SAE1018 Bar
Brand Ferrite Structural Steels Pvt. Ltd.
Minimum Order Quantity 1 Ton
Material Mild Steel
Finish Hot-rolled, galvanized, or as specified by customer

SAE1018 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

 

SAE1018 Equivalent grades

Standard UNS WERKSTOFF NR. BS 970 UNI JIS EN name EN #
AISI / SAE 1018 – 25CrMo4, GS-25CrMo4 708A30, CDS110 25CrMo4 (KB), 30CrMo4 SCM 420, SCM 430, SCCrM1 – 1.7218

 

SAE 1018 Chemical composition

Element C Mn P S Fe
Carbon(%) 0.15-0.20 0.60-0.90 0.04 Max 0.05 Max Balance

 

SAE 1018 Mechanical Properties

Properties Metric Imperial
Tensile strength 440 MPa 63800 psi
Yield strength 370 MPa 53700 psi
Modulus of elasticity 205 GPa 29700 ksi
Shear modulus (typical for steel) 80 GPa 11600 ksi
Poisson’s ratio 0.29 0.29
Elongation at break (in 50 mm) 15% 15%
Hardness, Brinell 126 126
Hardness, Knoop (converted from Brinell hardness) 145 145
Hardness, Rockwell B (converted from Brinell hardness) 71 71
Hardness, Vickers (converted from Brinell hardness) 131 131
Machinability (based on AISI 1212 steel. as 100 machinability) 70 70

Key Features and Benefits

  1. Low Carbon Content: With a carbon content of approximately 0.18%, SAE1018 bars offer a good balance of strength and ductility.
  2. Excellent Machinability: These bars are known for their superior machinability, allowing for easy cutting, drilling, and shaping to meet precise specifications.
  3. Good Weldability: SAE1018 bars can be easily welded using various welding techniques, ensuring strong and reliable joints.
  4. Uniform Surface Finish: These bars have a smooth, uniform surface finish, making them suitable for applications requiring high aesthetic standards and precision.
  5. Consistent Quality: Manufactured to strict industry standards, these bars ensure consistent quality and performance across different batches.
  6. Enhanced Machining Efficiency: The excellent machinability of SAE1018 bars reduces machining time and tool wear, increasing overall production efficiency.
  7. Reliable Weldability: The good weldability of these bars ensures strong and durable connections, enhancing the structural integrity of the final products.
  8. Cost-Effectiveness: The affordability of SAE1018 bars, combined with their low maintenance requirements, makes them a cost-effective choice for many industrial applications.
  9. Improved Aesthetic Appeal: The smooth surface finish of these bars makes them ideal for applications where appearance is important, such as in decorative and precision components.

Applications of SAE1018 Bar

Manufacturing and Fabrication:

  • Machined Parts: Ideal for creating precision components used in machinery and equipment due to their excellent machinability.
  • Welded Structures: Because of their good weldability, SAE1018 bars are commonly used in welded structures such as frames and brackets.
  • Assembly Jigs and Fixtures: Used in the manufacturing of jigs and fixtures that aid in the assembly process of various mechanical components.

Construction:

  • Building Frames: Utilized in the construction of building frames and supports where mild steel is suitable for less stressed components.
  • Reinforcement Bars: Sometimes used as reinforcement in concrete owing to their good tensile strength and ductility.

Engineering:

  • Fasteners: Widely used to manufacture bolts, nuts, and other fasteners due to their good ductility and strength.
  • General Engineering: Forms the base material for the creation of a variety of engineering products.

Tool Making:

  • Tools and Dies: Suitable for making tools and dies in light to moderate duty environments due to their machinability and toughness.

Agricultural Equipment:

  • Components for Farm Machinery: Used in the production of various components for farm machinery, such as gears and levers, which benefit from the steel’s machining and welding properties.

Furniture Making:

  • Metal Furniture: Employed in the framework of metal furniture designs that require a balance between strength and formability.
FAQs — SAE 1018 Bars

SAE 1018 Bars: 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 SAE 1018 Bars?
SAE 1018 Bars are low-carbon engineering steel bars commonly selected for machining, welding and cold forming. 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 SAE 1018 Bars?
Common applications include shafts, pins, fasteners, machine components and general engineering. 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 SAE 1018 Bars?
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 SAE 1018 Bars?
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 SAE 1018 Bars?
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 SAE 1018 Bars 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 SAE 1018 Bars 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 SAE 1018 Bars 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 SAE 1018 Bars 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 SAE 1018 Bars?
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 SAE 1018 Bars 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 SAE 1018 Bars?
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
How do diameter and heat-treatment condition affect this grade?
Specify the governing sae or product standard and delivery condition rather than relying on the number alone. Mechanical-property tables should be read with the applicable standard, ruling section and delivery condition. State diameter, condition, required hardness or strength and final component heat treatment; do not apply one published value to every bar size.
14
Can SAE 1018 Bars 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 SAE 1018 Bars 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 SAE 1018 Bars 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 SAE 1018 Bars 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 SAE 1018 Bars?
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 SAE 1018 Bars 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.
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What details are needed for a fast SAE 1018 Bars 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.

Why Choose Ferrite’s SAE1018 Bar?

Choosing Ferrite’s SAE1018 Bars means selecting a product known for its reliability, durability, and performance in challenging environments. At Ferrite Structural Steels Pvt Ltd, we specialize in producing high-quality SAE1018 Bars using meticulous manufacturing processes that adhere to strict quality standards. Each bar undergoes rigorous testing to ensure it meets our high standards, guaranteeing that our customers receive only the best products.

We are committed to providing not only top-quality steel but also exceptional customer service. Our team is dedicated to assisting you in finding the perfect steel solutions for your projects, ensuring that all your specifications and requirements are met efficiently. Contact us today to discuss your needs and request a quote. We are here to support your projects with our reliable and high-performing products.

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