Phehlukwayo Metal, located in Cape Town, South Africa, is a reputable manufacturer and supplier of top-notch steel products, with a focus on the 1140 Steel Bar and Rod. Renowned for its precision engineering and dependable service, the company caters to a variety of industries, including construction, manufacturing, and engineering. With a strong dedication to quality and customer satisfaction, Phehlukwayo Metal guarantees that all their steel bars and rods comply with rigorous national and international standards. Their 1140 Steel Bar and Rod is known for its consistent performance and durability, making it a go-to choice for demanding applications where strength and machinability are crucial.
The 1140 Steel Bar and Rod is a medium carbon steel alloy celebrated for its impressive strength and hardness after undergoing heat treatment. Its typical chemical makeup consists of about 0.43–0.50% carbon, 0.60–0.90% manganese, along with trace amounts of phosphorus and sulfur to enhance machinability. It boasts good tensile strength and wear resistance, with a tensile strength range of approximately 620–800 MPa and a yield strength around 415 MPa. While it’s not the best option for welding due to its higher carbon content, it responds exceptionally well to heat treatment processes like quenching and tempering.
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Category |
Steel |
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Class |
Carbon steel |
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Type |
Standard resulfurized |
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Designations |
United States: UNS G11400 |
Element | Weight % |
C | 0.37-0.44 |
Mn | 0.70-1.00 |
P | 0.04 (max) |
S | 0.08-0.13 |
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Properties |
Conditions |
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T (°C) |
Treatment | ||
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Density (×1000 kg/m3) |
7.7-8.03 |
25 |
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Poisson’s Ratio |
0.27-0.30 |
25 |
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Elastic Modulus (GPa) |
190-210 |
25 |
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Carbon Steel 1140 rod offers good strength and hardness, with tensile strength around 550 MPa, yield strength of 250 MPa, and hardness of 170 HB. It provides excellent machinability and weldability.
Carbon Steel 1140 Bar is commonly used in manufacturing automotive parts, gears, shafts, axles, structural components, and machinery due to its strength, hardness, and wear resistance properties.
This steel bar and rod is widely utilized in applications that demand high strength, wear resistance, and moderate machinability. It’s commonly found in the automotive, machinery, and agricultural equipment sectors, making it perfect for components such as gears, shafts, axles, bolts, and connecting rods. Its capacity to be heat-treated for enhanced hardness makes it suitable for parts that endure significant mechanical stress. Additionally, it finds its place in industrial tooling and heavy-duty fasteners. Although welding isn’t recommended, its outstanding mechanical properties make it a cost-effective choice for parts that require durability, strength, and dimensional stability.
We provide products that come with both mill test certificates and third-party test certificates, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
Phehlukwayo Metals is a leading manufacturer, supplier, and exporter of high-quality bars, rods, and forgings, catering to various industries in Cape Town, South Africa
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