Nestled in the heart of Manama’s industrial landscape, Ahmer Steel stands as a trusted source for high-quality steel products, bringing reliability and expertise to Bahrain’s growing market. We take pride in supplying Carbon Steel EN-1A Bars, a fundamental material prized for its versatility and dependable performance. Our commitment ensures that clients receive material that meets rigorous standards, supporting a wide array of projects from simple fabrications to critical components, all backed by our deep understanding of local needs and international quality.
The EN-1A bar is known for its excellent machinability, a feature that stems from its specific composition which includes elements like sulfur and phosphorus. This free-cutting steel is designed to produce a smooth, clean finish with minimal tool wear, making it a favorite in workshops. While it may not be chosen for high-strength structural roles, its balanced mechanical properties provide sufficient durability for many non-critical applications, offering a great blend of workability and consistent performance for everyday manufacturing tasks.
| Grade | en1a |
|---|---|
| Specification | BS970: 1955 EN1A, BS970/PD970: 1970 onwards 230M07. |
| Round bar size | Diameter: 3-~800mm |
| Hex Bar size | 2-100mm A/F |
| Flat bar size | Thickness: 2 -100mm |
| Width: 10 to 500mm | |
| Square bar size | 4 to 100mm |
| Angle bar size | 3mm*20mm*20mm~12mm*100mm*100mm |
| Section | 3.0 to 12.0mm thickness |
| Channel Bar | 80 x 40mm to 150 x 75mm section; 5.0 to 6.0mm thickness |
| Hollow Bar | 32mm OD x 16mm ID to 250mm OD x 200mm ID) |
| Billet Size | 1/2″ to 495mm Diameter |
| Rectangles Size | 33 x 30mm to 295 x 1066mm |
| Finish | Cold (bright) drawn, centreless ground,smooth turned, peeled, slit rolled edge, hot rolled, hot rolled annealed, Rough Turned, Bright, Polish, Grinding, Centreless Ground & Black |
| Tolerance | H8, H9, H10, H11, H12, H13K9, K10, K11, K12 or as per clients’ requirements |
| Surface | Bright, Hot Rolled Pickled, Cold Drawn, Sand Blasting Finished, Polished, Hairline |
| Condition | Hardened & tempered, annealed |
| Technique | en1a Hot Rolled, Cold Drawn, Cold Rolled, Forged Round Bar, Rod |
| Processing | Bar cutting to 650mm |
| Form | en1a Welding Rod, 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. |
230M07 (EN1A) Specification Chemical composition | |
|---|---|
Carbon | 0.15% max |
Silicon | 0.40% max |
Manganese | 0.90-1.30% |
Sulphur | 0.25-0.35% |
Phosphorus | 0.070 Max |
Chromium | – |
Molybdenum | – |
Nickel | – |
Lead | 0.15-0.35% (Where specified) |
230M07 (EN1A) – mechanical properties in cold drawn condition | ||
|---|---|---|
Max Stress | 370-480 n/mm2Â Min | dependent on ruling section |
Yield Stress | 240-400 n/mm2Â Min | dependent on ruling section |
0.2% Proof Stress | 225-360 n/mm2Â Min | dependent on ruling section |
Elongation | 6-10% Min | dependent on ruling section |
We provide products that come with both mill test certificates and third-party test certificates, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
10 mm | 3, 5 mm |
12 mm | 3, 5, 6 mm |
13 mm | 3 mm |
16 mm | 3 mm |
20 mm | 3, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12 |
25 mm | 3, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 16, 20 |
30 mm | 3, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 16, 20, 25 |
40 mm | 3, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 16, 20, 25, 30 |
50 mm | 3, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 16, 20, 25, 30 |
60 mm | 3, 6, 8, 10, 12, 16, 20, 25, 30 |
70 mm | 3, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 16, 20, 25 |
80 mm | 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 16, 20, 25 |
90 mm | 6, 10, 12, 16 |
100 mm | 3, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 16, 20, 25, 30, 40, 50 |
125 mm | 10, 25, 50 |
150 mm | 6, 10, 12, 16, 20, 25, 30, 40, 50 |
200 mm | 10, 12, 20, 25, 30, 50 |
The beauty of EN-1A steel bars lies in their practicality. They are the go-to choice for creating a multitude of everyday parts like bolts, studs, nuts, and washers, where fast, efficient machining is key. You’ll also find them extensively used in automatic screw machines for producing complex components in the automotive and general engineering sectors. Essentially, any application that benefits from a material that is easy to shape and offers a good surface finish without requiring high tensile strength is an ideal fit for this reliable and economical steel.
Ahmer 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 Manama, Bahrain.
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