Mild Steel Round Bar

1. Product Overview

Mild Steel Round Bar is a versatile low-carbon steel product engineered for fabrication, machining, structural, and general industrial applications. Its excellent weldability, machinability, strength, and formability make it a preferred material for manufacturing components, shafts, fasteners, supports, and construction assemblies. It delivers a practical balance of performance and cost, making it a strategically important input for industries requiring dependable steel in high-volume applications.

2. Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics

• Material: Low-carbon mild steel
• Typical Grade: Commercial/structural grades such as ASTM A36 or equivalent, subject to buyer specification
• Carbon Content: Typically low-carbon steel, generally around 0.05–0.25% C depending on grade
• Form: Solid round bar
• Surface: Black, hot-rolled, peeled, bright, or polished options available depending on specification
• Dimensions: Available in multiple diameters and standard/custom lengths
• Mechanical Characteristics: Good strength, ductility, weldability, machinability, and formability
• Color/Appearance: Metallic grey to dark grey depending on surface finish
• Packaging: Steel-strapped bundles, export-standard packing, or customized packaging
• Shelf Life: Not applicable under normal dry storage conditions; corrosion protection is recommended for long-term storage

3. Core Industrial Applications

Mild Steel Round Bar is widely used in construction, engineering, machinery manufacturing, automotive components, fabrication, agricultural equipment, and general metalworking. Typical applications include shafts, pins, axles, rods, bolts, brackets, frames, supports, machined components, and fabricated structures. Its combination of machinability, weldability, durability, and competitive cost provides an efficient alternative for applications where specialized alloy steels are not required.

4. Competitive Advantages

• Quality Consistency: Controlled dimensional accuracy and material quality for dependable downstream processing.
• Supply Reliability: Suitable for recurring industrial procurement and bulk sourcing programs.
• Logistics Capability: Export-ready bundled packaging designed for efficient containerized handling and international transportation.
• Price Competitiveness: Cost-effective material for high-volume manufacturing and construction requirements.
• Sustainability: Steel is highly recyclable, supporting circular material-use strategies and resource efficiency.
• Technical Documentation: Mill certificates, inspection documentation, and relevant quality/compliance certificates can be provided according to buyer requirements.

5. Commercial & Supply Information

• Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ): 20 MT
• BULK Supply: Available for 20 MT+ industrial orders
• Loading Capacity: Approximately 20–28 MT per 20-foot container, subject to bar diameter, length, packaging, container payload limits, and shipping regulations