From the heart of Hamilton, New Zealand, Hemi Metals stands as a trusted manufacturer and supplier, bringing quality and reliability directly to our local industry and beyond. We take pride in producing our C30 Steel Bar and Rod, a versatile medium-carbon steel that forms the dependable backbone for countless projects. Known for its excellent balance of strength and machinability, this material is a cornerstone for fabricators and engineers who require a consistent, high-performing steel for demanding applications.
The composition of C30 steel centres around a reliable 0.30% carbon content, which gives it a great combination of toughness and workability. This is complemented by elements like manganese, which enhances its hardenability. In terms of performance, it offers a good tensile strength and can be easily machined, welded, and forged, especially in the normalized or annealed condition. This makes it a very practical choice for a workshop, responding well to various fabrication techniques without requiring overly complex processes.
| Grade : | C30 | |
| Number: | 1.0528 | |
| Classification: | Steel | |
| Standard: |
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| Carbon | Silicon | Manganese | Phosphorous | Sulphur | Molybdenum | Nickel | Chromium | Copper | Others |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.27-0.34 | max 0.40 | 0.50-0.80 | 0.045 | 0.045 | max 0.10 | max 0.40 | max 0.40 | – | – |
| Yield Strength | Tensile Strength | Elongation A5 min | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MPa min | ksi min | MPa min | MPa min | ksi min | Percentage |
| 510 | – | – | 20 | ||
| DIN | EN | BS | NFA | ASTM | ASME |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| – | EN 10083-2 Grade C30 | – | – | – | – |
The standard surface finish of a C30 steel rod is typically hot-rolled with a slightly rough texture or cold-drawn for a smoother finish, depending on the manufacturing process and application.
Yes, Carbon Steel C30 Bars are typically available in various lengths, ranging from standard cut lengths to custom sizes depending on the supplier's capabilities and customer requirements.
Carbon Steel C30 Bar is commonly used in manufacturing machine components, shafts, gears, axles, and structural parts due to its excellent strength, toughness, and machinability. It is also used in automotive applications.
This adaptability makes C30 steel bar and rod incredibly useful across a wide spectrum of uses. You’ll commonly find it shaped into highly stressed components like shafts, spindles, bolts, and gears in general engineering. It’s also a favourite for creating sturdy fixtures, jigs, and tool holders within workshops. Beyond industrial machinery, its reliable strength lends itself perfectly to construction elements, automotive parts, and a variety of general fabrication tasks where a tough, dependable steel is needed to get the job done right.






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