Located in the heart of Hamilton, New Zealand, Hemi Metals has built a reputation as a trusted, local source for industrial-grade materials. We are proud suppliers of Carbon Steel AISI 1045 bars and rods, providing businesses across the country with a reliable foundation for their most demanding projects. Our focus is on delivering consistent quality and dependable service, ensuring you receive the robust materials needed to keep your operations running smoothly and efficiently, right from our workshop to yours.
This particular steel, AISI 1045, is known for its excellent strength thanks to a balanced medium carbon composition. It typically contains around 0.45% carbon, which gives it a great blend of hardness and toughness. In terms of performance, it offers good tensile strength and can be further enhanced through heat treatment processes like quenching and tempering. This makes it a versatile and resilient material, capable of withstanding significant stress and wear in a variety of demanding situations.
| Specifications | : | AISI 1045, ASME SA1045 |
| Dimensions | : | EN, DIN, JIS, ASTM, BS, ASME, AISI |
| Carbon Steel AISI 1045 Round Bars | : | 100mm-1200mm |
| Finish | : | Bright, Polish & Black |
| Length | : | 12m |
| Form | : | Round, Square, Hex (A/F), Rectangle, Billet, Ingot, Forging Etc. |
| Grade | Mn | S | C | P | Si | Cr | Ni |
| AISI 1045 | 0.5-0.8 | 0.035 | 0.5-0.42 | 0.035 | 0.17-0.37 | 0.25 | 0.3 |
| Grades | Tensile Strength (ksi) min | Elongation (% in 50mm) min | Yield Strength 0.2% Proof (ksi) min | Hardness |
| AISI 1045 | 600 | 40 | 355 | 229 |
| STANDARD | WERKSTOFF NR. | UNS |
| AISI 1045 | 1.1191 | G10450 |
They offer high strength, excellent toughness, and wear resistance, making them ideal for heavy-duty applications.
Commonly used in automotive, machinery, and structural applications, including shafts, gears, and hydraulic rods.
Yes, we offer customization in sizes, lengths, and finishes to meet specific project requirements.
The uses for AISI 1045 bars and rods are incredibly varied, making it a real workhorse in workshops and factories. You’ll commonly find it machined into essential components like gears, shafts, bolts, and studs, where its strength is crucial. It’s also a popular choice for constructing frames, fixtures, and even tools like hammers and axles. From the automotive industry to general engineering and construction, this steel provides the dependable backbone for countless applications, proving its value in projects both large and small.






We provide products that come with both mill test certificates and third-party test certificates, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
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