Based in the industrial heart of Hamilton, New Zealand, Hemi Metals has built a strong reputation as a trusted supplier of high-performance materials, with a special focus on our expert range of Copper Nickel bars and rods. We understand that demanding industrial and marine environments require materials you can count on, which is why we provide consistent, reliable products backed by deep technical knowledge and a commitment to local service. Our aim is to be more than just a supplier; we are a dependable partner in your project’s success.
Our Copper Nickel bars and rods, typically composed of a 90/10 or 70/30 copper-to-nickel ratio, are engineered for resilience. The addition of nickel significantly enhances the base strength of copper, resulting in a material that offers excellent tensile strength and formidable toughness. What truly sets this alloy apart is its exceptional resistance to corrosion, particularly in aggressive saltwater environments, and its strong ability to resist biofouling, making it a long-lasting solution where other materials might fail.
| Standards | ASTM B151 / ASME SB151 |
| Dimensions | EN, DIN, JIS, ASTM, BS, ASME, AISI all International Standards |
| Diameter | Outside Diameter in the range of 4mm to 500mm |
| Width | 1m to 48″ |
| Hex Bars | 18mm – 57mm (11/16″ to 2-3/4″) |
| Square Bars | 18mm – 47mm (11/16″ to 1-3/4″) |
| Flat Bars | 1/2” to 10” in the thickness range of 2mm to 150mm |
| Wire Length | Max 12000 mm |
| Wire Diameter | 5.5 – 400 mm |
| Length | 1 to 6 Meters, Custom Cut Lengths |
| Types | Round, Square, Hex (A/F), Flat, Square, Rectangle, Billet, Ingot, Forging, Wire Bobbin, Wire Spool, Wire Rope, Spring Wires, Welding Wire, Coiled Wire Etc. |
| Metric | US Rods | ASTM/ Canadian | Japanese | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rods Size | Diam. (mm) | Rods Size | Diam. (Inch) | Rods Size | Diam. (mm2) | Rods Size | Diam. (mm) |
| 5 | 5 | #2 | 0.250 | 10M | 100 | 6 | 6 |
| 5.5 | 5.5 | #3 | 0.375 | 15M | 200 | 10 | 10 |
| 6 | 6 | #4 | 0.500 | 20M | 300 | 13 | 13 |
| 7 | 7 | #5 | 0.600 | 25M | 500 | 16 | 16 |
| 8 | 8 | #6 | 0.750 | 30M | 700 | 19 | 19 |
| 9 | 9 | #7 | 0.875 | 35M | 1000 | 22 | 22 |
| 10 | 10 | #8 | 1.000 | 45M | 1500 | 25 | 25 |
| 11 | 11 | #9 | 1.125 | 55M | 2500 | 29 | 29 |
| 12 | 12 | #10 | 1.250 | 32 | 32 | ||
| 14 | 14 | #11 | 1.375 | 35 | 35 | ||
| 16 | 16 | #12 | 1.500 | 38 | 38 | ||
| 18 | 18 | #13 | 1.600 | 41 | 41 | ||
| 20 | 20 | #14 | 1.750 | 44 | 44 | ||
| 22 | 22 | #15 | 1.875 | 48 | 48 | ||
| 25 | 25 | #16 | 2.000 | 51 | 51 | ||
| 28 | 28 | #18 | 2.250 | 57 | 57 | ||
| 32 | 32 | ||||||
| 36 | 36 | ||||||
| 40 | 40 | ||||||
| 44 | 44 | ||||||
| 50 | 50 | ||||||
| Size | Kgs / Foot | Kgs / Mtr | Size | Kgs / Foot | Kgs / Mtr | Size | Kgs / Foot | Kgs / Mtr |
| 3mm | 0.017 | 0.055 | 20mm | 0.753 | 2.470 | 3″ | 10.900 | 35.762 |
| 1/8″ | 0.019 | 0.062 | 22mm | 0.908 | 2.979 | 3-1/4″ | 12.800 | 41.996 |
| 5/32″ | 0.029 | 0.095 | 7/8″ | 0.926 | 3.038 | 3-1/2″ | 14.850 | 48.772 |
| 4mm | 0.030 | 0.098 | 24mm | 1.080 | 3.543 | 3-3/4″ | 17.001 | 55.780 |
| 3/16″ | 0.043 | 0.141 | 25mm | 1.180 | 3.871 | 4″ | 19.306 | 63.340 |
| 5mm | 0.047 | 0.154 | 1″ | 1.210 | 3.970 | 4-1/4″ | 21.908 | 72.249 |
| 7/32″ | 0.058 | 0.190 | 26mm | 1.271 | 4.170 | 4-1/2″ | 24.4487 | 80.340 |
| 6mm | 0.068 | 0.223 | 27mm | 1.368 | 4.490 | 4-3/4″ | 27.366 | 90.249 |
| 1/4″ | 0.076 | 0.249 | 1-1/8″ | 1.534 | 5.033 | 5″ | 30.461 | 99.940 |
| 7mm | 0.091 | 0.298 | 30mm | 1.691 | 5.548 | 5-1/2″ | 36.690 | 121.000 |
| 5/16″ | 0.118 | 0.387 | 1-1/4″ | 1.924 | 6.349 | 6″ | 43.860 | 143.900 |
| 8mm | 0.120 | 0.398 | 32mm | 1.894 | 6.314 | 6-1/2″ | 51.093 | 167.630 |
| 9mm | 0.152 | 0.498 | 1-3/8″ | 2.303 | 7.550 | 7″ | 59.432 | 196.000 |
| 3/8″ | 0.170 | 0.557 | 35mm | 2.390 | 7.553 | 7-1/2″ | 68.226 | 225.000 |
| 10mm | 0.189 | 0.620 | 36mm | 2.438 | 7.999 | 8″ | 77.586 | 254.55 |
| 11mm | 0.228 | 0.748 | 38mm | 2.792 | 8.903 | 10″ | 121.048 | 397.140 |
| 7/16″ | 0.232 | 0.761 | 1-1/2″ | 2.715 | 8.951 | |||
| 12mm | 0.271 | 0.889 | 40mm | 3.009 | 9.872 | |||
| 1/2″ | 0.303 | 0.994 | 1-5/8″ | 3.200 | 10.449 | |||
| 13mm | 0.318 | 1.043 | 1-3/4″ | 3.712 | 12.179 | |||
| 14mm | 0.368 | 1.207 | 45mm | 3.807 | 12.555 | |||
| 9/16″ | 0.383 | 1.256 | 1-7/8″ | 4.260 | 13.977 | |||
| 15mm | 0.424 | 1.391 | 48mm | 4.330 | 14.205 | |||
| 5/8″ | 0.473 | 1.551 | 50mm | 4.698 | 15.414 | |||
| 16mm | 0.481 | 1.578 | 2″ | 4.848 | 15.906 | |||
| 17mm | 0.543 | 1.791 | 2-1/8″ | 5.475 | 17.963 | |||
| 11/16″ | 0.573 | 1.880 | 2-1/4″ | 6.135 | 20.128 | |||
| 18mm | 0.610 | 2.001 | 60mm | 6.768 | 22.205 | |||
| 3/4″ | 0.682 | 2.237 | 2-3/8″ | 6.838 | 22.435 | |||
| 2-1/2″ | 7.576 | 24.856 | ||||||
| 2-5/8″ | 8.354 | 27.409 | ||||||
| 2-3/4″ | 9.169 | 30.083 |
Copper-nickel bars and rods are available in various configurations, including round, square, hexagonal, and flat shapes. They come in different sizes, lengths, and grades, such as 90/10 and 70/30 Cu-Ni alloys.
Yes, copper-nickel bars and rods are highly recyclable. Their alloys retain valuable properties after recycling, making them an environmentally friendly choice for reuse in various industrial and manufacturing applications.
Yes, copper-nickel bars and rods are suitable for hygienic and sanitary applications due to their corrosion resistance, antimicrobial properties, and ease of cleaning, making them ideal for food processing and medical equipment.
The unique properties of these materials make them indispensable in harsh conditions, especially throughout the marine industry. They are the go-to choice for critical shipbuilding components like condenser plates, pump shafts, and seawater piping systems. Beyond the ocean, these robust bars and rods are essential in offshore oil and gas platforms, power generation facilities for heat exchangers, and chemical processing plants where reliability under corrosive pressure is non-negotiable. They are the backbone of infrastructure that must perform flawlessly for decades.






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