Phehlukwayo Metal, based in Cape Town, South Africa, stands out as a top manufacturer and supplier of premium steel products, including SAE 52100 Round Bars and Rods. These round bars and rods are celebrated for their precision, strength, and durability, crafted to meet strict industry standards and deliver reliable performance even in the toughest applications. Phehlukwayo Metal is committed to exceptional manufacturing practices and thorough quality control, ensuring that their products consistently perform at a high level. The SAE 52100 Round Bars and Rods are particularly prized for their remarkable hardness, wear resistance, and fatigue strength, making them the go-to choice for industries that need robust, high-performance steel components.
These SAE 52100 Round Bars and Rods are primarily made up of 0.98–1.10% carbon and 1.30% chromium, with small amounts of manganese, silicon, and sulfur added to improve machinability and toughness. Mechanically, this alloy boasts impressive hardness, excellent wear resistance, and outstanding fatigue strength. It maintains its shape under stress and during heat treatment, making it perfect for precision applications. The steel’s microstructure, enhanced through heat treatment, ensures superior bearing performance and a long service life in demanding mechanical settings, blending durability with the ability to handle high loads.
Specification : ASTM A29, ASME SA29
Grade: 52100
Specification : Alloy Steel 52100 Bar
Round bar size : Diameter: 3-~800mm
Surface : Bright, Hot Rolled Pickled, Cold Drawn, Sand Blasting Finished, Polished, Hairline
Technique : AISI/SAE 52100 alloy steel Hot Rolled, Cold Drawn, Cold Rolled, Forged Round Bar, Rod
Condition : Hardened & tempered, annealed
Finish : Cold (bright) drawn, centreless ground, hot rolled, smooth turned, peeled, slit rolled edge, hot rolled annealed, Rough Turned, Bright, Polish, Grinding, Centreless Ground & Black
Form : 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.
| Grade | S | P | Mn | Si | C | Ni | Mo | Cr |
| SAE – 52100 | .025 | .025 | .25 – .40 | .20 – .35 | .95 1.10 | – | – | 1.30 – 1.60 |
| ty | Value | Unit |
| Tensile strength | 650 – 880 | MPa |
| Young’s modulus | 200000 – 200000 | MPa |
| Fatigue | 275 – 275 | MPa |
| Elongation | 8 – 25 | % |
| Yield strength | 350 – 550 | MPa |
| STANDARD | UNS | DIN |
|---|---|---|
| 52100 round bar | G52986 | 1.3505 |
Yes, you can order SAE 52100 round bars and rods in custom sizes and polishes. Many suppliers offer these products tailored to your specific requirements for various applications. For more details mail us on sales@phehlukwayometal.co.za
SAE 52100 bars and rods are available in various forms, including cold-finished, hot-rolled, turned, and ground bars. They are offered in different diameters, lengths, and surface finishes.
You can buy high-quality SAE 52100 rods in the South Africa from suppliers like Metal Supermarkets, ParkerSteel, or Special Steel Company, offering custom lengths and various sizes for industrial use.
SAE 52100 Round Bars and Rods are widely used in bearing applications, such as ball and roller bearings, thanks to their exceptional hardness and fatigue resistance. They’re also perfect for shafts, gears, spindles, and precision machinery components where wear resistance and dimensional stability are crucial. Additionally, they find their place in automotive, aerospace, and industrial equipment, providing reliable performance under high stress and rotational loads. Phehlukwayo Metal guarantees that their SAE 52100 products meet rigorous standards, making them a trusted choice for industries that require durable, long-lasting, and precision-engineered steel components.






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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