About Carbon Steel, Alloy Steel, Spring Steel, and Cast Iron
More
Low-Carbon Steel Round Tubes
Also known as mild steel, low-carbon steel is easy to machine, form, and weld. It's widely fabricated into parts that don’t require high strength, such as fixture clamps, mounting plates, and spacers.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Certificates with a traceable lot number are available for these products. Download certificates from ORDER HISTORY after your order ships.
Tubes
- Yield Strength: See table
- Hardness: See table
- Heat Treatable: See table
- Specifcations Met: See table
| OD | OD Tolerance | ID | Yield Strength, psi  | Heat Treatable | Hardness | Specifications Met | 1 ft. Lg. | 3 ft. Lg. | 6 ft. Lg. | |
0.065" Wall Thick. (Standard Tolerance) | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2" | -0.004" to 0.004" | 0.37" | 30,000 | No | Rockwell B50 (Soft) | ASTM A513 | 0000000 | |||
| 3/4" | -0.004" to 0.004" | 0.62" | 30,000 | No | Rockwell B50 (Soft) | ASTM A513 | 0000000 | |||
| 1" | -0.004" to 0.004" | 0.87" | 40,000 | No | Rockwell B60 (Medium) | ASTM A513 | 00000000 | |||
| 1 1/4" | -0.004" to 0.004" | 1.12" | 30,000 | No | Rockwell B50 (Soft) | ASTM A513 | 0000000 | |||
| 2" | -0.005" to 0.005" | 1.87" | 38,000 | No | Rockwell B60 (Medium) | ASTM A513 | 00000000 | |||
| 3" | -0.008" to 0.008" | 2.87" | 38,000 | No | Rockwell B60 (Medium) | ASTM A513 | 00000000 | |||
| 4" | -0.01" to 0.01" | 3.87" | 38,000 | No | Rockwell B60 (Medium) | ASTM A513 | 00000000 | |||
0.083" Wall Thick. (Standard Tolerance) | ||||||||||
| 5/8" | -0.004" to 0.004" | 0.459" | 30,000 | No | Rockwell B50 (Soft) | ASTM A513 | 0000000 | |||
| 3/4" | -0.004" to 0.004" | 0.584" | 30,000 | No | Rockwell B50 (Soft) | ASTM A513 | 0000000 | |||
| 7/8" | -0.004" to 0.004" | 0.709" | 30,000 | No | Rockwell B50 (Soft) | ASTM A513 | 0000000 | |||
| 1" | -0.004" to 0.004" | 0.834" | 30,000 | No | Rockwell B50 (Soft) | ASTM A513 | 0000000 | |||
0.095" Wall Thick. (Standard Tolerance) | ||||||||||
| 3/4" | -0.004" to 0.004" | 0.56" | 30,000 | No | Rockwell B50 (Soft) | ASTM A513 | 0000000 | |||
| 1" | -0.004" to 0.004" | 0.81" | 30,000 | No | Rockwell B50 (Soft) | ASTM A513 | 0000000 | |||
| 1 3/4" | -0.004" to 0.004" | 1.56" | 30,000 | No | Rockwell B50 (Soft) | ASTM A513 | 0000000 | |||
0.12" Wall Thick. (Standard Tolerance) | ||||||||||
| 3/4" | -0.004" to 0.004" | 0.51" | 30,000 | No | Rockwell B50 (Soft) | ASTM A513 | 0000000 | |||
| 7/8" | -0.004" to 0.004" | 0.635" | 30,000 | No | Rockwell B50 (Soft) | ASTM A513 | 0000000 | |||
| 1" | -0.004" to 0.004" | 0.76" | 38,000 | No | Rockwell B60 (Medium) | ASTM A513 | 00000000 | |||
| 1 1/8" | -0.004" to 0.004" | 0.885" | 30,000 | No | Rockwell B50 (Soft) | ASTM A513 | 0000000 | |||
| 1 1/4" | -0.004" to 0.004" | 1.01" | 30,000 | No | Rockwell B50 (Soft) | ASTM A513 | 0000000 | |||
| 1 1/2" | -0.005" to 0.005" | 1.26" | 38,000 | No | Rockwell B60 (Medium) | ASTM A513 | 00000000 | |||
| 1 3/4" | -0.004" to 0.004" | 1.51" | 30,000 | No | Rockwell B50 (Soft) | ASTM A513 | 0000000 | |||
| 2" | -0.004" to 0.004" | 1.76" | 30,000 | No | Rockwell B50 (Soft) | ASTM A513 | 0000000 | |||
| 2 1/4" | -0.004" to 0.004" | 2.01" | 30,000 | No | Rockwell B50 (Soft) | ASTM A513 | 0000000 | |||
| 3 1/2" | -0.009" to 0.009" | 3.26" | 38,000 | No | Rockwell B60 (Medium) | ASTM A513 | 00000000 | |||
| 4" | -0.01" to 0.01" | 3.76" | 38,000 | No | Rockwell B60 (Medium) | ASTM A513 | 00000000 | |||
| 4 1/2" | -0.02" to 0.02" | 4.26" | 38,000 | No | Rockwell B60 (Medium) | ASTM A513 | 00000000 | |||
0.134" Wall Thick. (Standard Tolerance) | ||||||||||
| 1 5/8" | -0.004" to 0.004" | 1.345" | 38,000 | No | Rockwell B60 (Medium) | ASTM A513 | 0000000 | |||
Low-Carbon Steel Rectangular Tubes
Also known as mild steel, low-carbon steel is easy to machine, form, and weld. It's widely fabricated into parts that don’t require high strength, such as fixture clamps, mounting plates, and spacers. This material can be surface hardened with heat treating.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Certificates with a traceable lot number are available for these products. Download certificates from ORDER HISTORY after your order ships.
Tubes
- Yield Strength: See table
- Hardness: Not Rated
- Heat Treatable: Yes
- Max. Hardness After Heat Treatment: Not Rated
- Specifications Met: See table
Outside | Inside | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ht. | Ht. Tolerance | Wd. | Wd. Tolerance | Ht. | Wd. | Yield Strength, psi | Specifications Met | Straightness Tolerance | 1 ft. Lg. | 3 ft. Lg. | 6 ft. Lg. | |
0.065" Wall Thick. (-0.007" to 0.007" Tolerance) | ||||||||||||
| 1/2" | -0.03" to 0.03" | 1/2" | -0.03" to 0.03" | 0.37" | 0.37" | 32,000 | ASTM A513 | 1/16" per 3 ft. | 00000000 | |||
| 1/2" | -0.008" to 0.008" | 1 1/2" | -0.008" to 0.008" | 0.37" | 1.37" | 32,000 | ASTM A513 Type 1 | 1/16" per 3 ft. | 0000000 | |||
| 1/2" | -0.005" to 0.005" | 1" | -0.005" to 0.005" | 0.37" | 0.87" | Not Rated | ASTM A513 | __ | 0000000 | |||
| 3/4" | -0.03" to 0.03" | 3/4" | -0.03" to 0.03" | 0.62" | 0.62" | 32,000 | ASTM A513 | 1/16" per 3 ft. | 00000000 | |||
| 1" | -0.03" to 0.03" | 1" | -0.03" to 0.03" | 0.87" | 0.87" | 32,000 | ASTM A513 | 1/16" per 3 ft. | 00000000 | |||
| 1" | -0.01" to 0.01" | 3" | -0.01" to 0.01" | 0.87" | 2.87" | Not Rated | ASTM A513 | __ | 0000000 | |||
| 1" | -0.008" to 0.008" | 2" | -0.008" to 0.008" | 0.87" | 1.87" | Not Rated | ASTM A513 | __ | 0000000 | |||
| 1" | -0.006" to 0.006" | 1 1/2" | -0.006" to 0.006" | 0.87" | 1.37" | Not Rated | ASTM A513 | __ | 0000000 | |||
| 1 1/4" | -0.03" to 0.03" | 1 1/4" | -0.03" to 0.03" | 1.12" | 1.12" | 32,000 | ASTM A513 | 1/16" per 3 ft. | 00000000 | |||
| 1 1/2" | -0.006" to 0.006" | 1 1/2" | -0.006" to 0.006" | 1.37" | 1.37" | 32,000 | ASTM A513 Type 1 | 1/16" per 3 ft. | 0000000 | |||
| 2" | -0.008" to 0.008" | 2" | -0.008" to 0.008" | 1.87" | 1.87" | Not Rated | ASTM A513 | __ | 0000000 | |||
0.083" Wall Thick. (-0.008" to 0.008" Tolerance) | ||||||||||||
| 3/4" | -0.03" to 0.03" | 3/4" | -0.03" to 0.03" | 0.584" | 0.584" | 32,000 | ASTM A513 | 1/16" per 3 ft. | 00000000 | |||
| 3/4" | -0.006" to 0.006" | 1 1/2" | -0.006" to 0.006" | 0.584" | 1.334" | Not Rated | ASTM A513 | __ | 000000 | |||
| 1" | -0.03" to 0.03" | 1" | -0.03" to 0.03" | 0.834" | 0.834" | 32,000 | ASTM A513 | 1/16" per 3 ft. | 00000000 | |||
| 1" | -0.01" to 0.01" | 1 1/2" | -0.01" to 0.01" | 0.834" | 1.334" | Not Rated | ASTM A513 | __ | 0000000 | |||
| 1" | -0.01" to 0.01" | 3" | -0.01" to 0.01" | 0.834" | 2.834" | Not Rated | ASTM A513 | __ | 0000000 | |||
| 1" | -0.008" to 0.008" | 2" | -0.008" to 0.008" | 0.834" | 1.834" | Not Rated | ASTM A513 | __ | 0000000 | |||
| 1 1/4" | -0.006" to 0.006" | 1 1/4" | -0.006" to 0.006" | 1.084" | 1.084" | Not Rated | ASTM A513 | __ | 0000000 | |||
| 1 1/2" | -0.03" to 0.03" | 1 1/2" | -0.03" to 0.03" | 1.334" | 1.334" | 32,000 | ASTM A513 | 1/16" per 3 ft. | 00000000 | |||
| 2" | -0.03" to 0.03" | 2" | -0.03" to 0.03" | 1.834" | 1.834" | 32,000 | ASTM A513 | 1/16" per 3 ft. | 00000000 | |||
| 2" | -0.02" to 0.02" | 4" | -0.02" to 0.02" | 1.834" | 3.834" | Not Rated | ASTM A513 | __ | 0000000 | |||
| 2 1/2" | -0.01" to 0.01" | 2 1/2" | -0.01" to 0.01" | 2.334" | 2.334" | Not Rated | ASTM A513 | __ | 0000000 | |||
0.12" Wall Thick. (-0.012" to 0.012" Tolerance) | ||||||||||||
| 3/4" | -0.005" to 0.005" | 3/4" | -0.005" to 0.005" | 0.51" | 0.51" | Not Rated | ASTM A513 | __ | 0000000 | |||
| 1" | -0.03" to 0.03" | 1" | -0.03" to 0.03" | 0.76" | 0.76" | 46,000 | ASTM A500 | 1/16" per 3 ft. | 00000000 | |||
| 1" | -0.008" to 0.008" | 2" | -0.008" to 0.008" | 0.76" | 1.76" | Not Rated | ASTM A513 | __ | 0000000 | |||
| 1" | -0.006" to 0.006" | 1 1/2" | -0.006" to 0.006" | 0.76" | 1.26" | Not Rated | ASTM A513 | __ | 0000000 | |||
| 1 1/4" | -0.006" to 0.006" | 1 1/4" | -0.006" to 0.006" | 1.01" | 1.01" | Not Rated | ASTM A513 | __ | 0000000 | |||
| 1 1/2" | -0.03" to 0.03" | 1 1/2" | -0.03" to 0.03" | 1.26" | 1.26" | 32,000 | ASTM A513 | 1/16" per 3 ft. | 00000000 | |||
| 1 1/2" | -0.01" to 0.01" | 2 1/2" | -0.01" to 0.01" | 1.26" | 2.26" | 46,000 | ASTM A513 Type 1 | 1/16" per 3 ft. | 0000000 | |||
| 2" | -0.03" to 0.03" | 2" | -0.03" to 0.03" | 1.76" | 1.76" | 46,000 | ASTM A500 | 1/16" per 3 ft. | 00000000 | |||
1/8" Wall Thick. (-0.013" to 0.013" Tolerance) | ||||||||||||
| 2 1/2" | -0.03" to 0.03" | 2 1/2" | -0.03" to 0.03" | 2 1/4" | 2 1/4" | 46,000 | ASTM A500 | 1/16" per 3 ft. | 00000000 | |||
| 3" | -0.03" to 0.03" | 3" | -0.03" to 0.03" | 2 3/4" | 2 3/4" | 46,000 | ASTM A500 | 1/16" per 3 ft. | 00000000 | |||
| 3 1/2" | -0.03" to 0.03" | 3 1/2" | -0.03" to 0.03" | 3 1/4" | 3 1/4" | 46,000 | ASTM A500 | 1/16" per 3 ft. | 00000000 | |||
| 4" | -0.03" to 0.03" | 4" | -0.03" to 0.03" | 3 3/4" | 3 3/4" | 46,000 | ASTM A500 | 1/16" per 3 ft. | 00000000 | |||
0.188" Wall Thick. (-0.019" to 0.019" Tolerance) | ||||||||||||
| 2" | -0.03" to 0.03" | 2" | -0.03" to 0.03" | 1.624" | 1.624" | 46,000 | ASTM A500 | 1/16" per 3 ft. | 00000000 | |||
| 3" | -0.03" to 0.03" | 3" | -0.03" to 0.03" | 2.624" | 2.624" | 46,000 | ASTM A500 | 1/16" per 3 ft. | 00000000 | |||
| 4" | -0.03" to 0.03" | 4" | -0.03" to 0.03" | 3.624" | 3.624" | 46,000 | ASTM A500 | 1/16" per 3 ft. | 00000000 | |||
1/4" Wall Thick. (-0.025" to 0.025" Tolerance) | ||||||||||||
| 2" | -0.03" to 0.03" | 2" | -0.03" to 0.03" | 1 1/2" | 1 1/2" | 46,000 | ASTM A500 | 1/16" per 3 ft. | 00000000 | |||
| 3" | -0.03" to 0.03" | 3" | -0.03" to 0.03" | 2 1/2" | 2 1/2" | 46,000 | ASTM A500 | 1/16" per 3 ft. | 00000000 | |||
| 4" | -0.03" to 0.03" | 4" | -0.03" to 0.03" | 3 1/2" | 3 1/2" | 46,000 | ASTM A500 | 1/16" per 3 ft. | 00000000 | |||
| 6" | -0.06" to 0.06" | 6" | -0.06" to 0.06" | 5 1/2" | 5 1/2" | 46,000 | ASTM A500 | 1/16" per 3 ft. | 00000000 | |||
Multipurpose 4140 Alloy Steel Tubes
- Yield Strength: 60,000 psi
- Hardness: Rockwell B85 (Medium)
- Heat Treatable: Yes
- Max. Hardness After Heat Treatment: Rockwell C60
- Specifications Met: ASTM A519
Also known as chrome-moly steel, this versatile 4140 alloy steel is used for a wide range of parts, such as gears, axles, shafts, collets, and die holders. It resists fracturing from repeated stress.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Certificates with a traceable lot number are available for these products. Download certificates from ORDER HISTORY after your order ships.
| OD | OD Tolerance | ID | Heat Treatment | Straightness Tolerance | 1 ft. Lg. | 3 ft. Lg. | 6 ft. Lg. | |
1/2" Wall Thick. (-0.05" to 0.05" Tolerance) | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 1/2" | -0.025" to 0.025" | 1 1/2" | Annealed (Softened) | 0.030" per ft. | 0000000 | |||
| 2 3/4" | -0.025" to 0.025" | 1 3/4" | Annealed (Softened) | 0.030" per ft. | 0000000 | |||
| 3" | -0.025" to 0.025" | 2" | Annealed (Softened) | 0.030" per ft. | 0000000 | |||
| 3 1/4" | -0.025" to 0.025" | 2 1/4" | Annealed (Softened) | 0.030" per ft. | 0000000 | |||
| 3 3/4" | -0.025" to 0.025" | 2 3/4" | Annealed (Softened) | 0.030" per ft. | 0000000 | |||
| 4" | -0.025" to 0.025" | 3" | Annealed (Softened) | 0.030" per ft. | 0000000 | |||
5/8" Wall Thick. (-0.063" to 0.063" Tolerance) | ||||||||
| 3 1/4" | -0.025" to 0.025" | 2" | Annealed (Softened) | 0.030" per ft. | 0000000 | |||
| 4" | -0.025" to 0.025" | 2 3/4" | Annealed (Softened) | 0.030" per ft. | 0000000 | |||
3/4" Wall Thick. (-0.075" to 0.075" Tolerance) | ||||||||
| 3" | -0.025" to 0.025" | 1 1/2" | Annealed (Softened) | 0.030" per ft. | 0000000 | |||
| 3 1/4" | -0.025" to 0.025" | 1 3/4" | Annealed (Softened) | 0.030" per ft. | 0000000 | |||
| 3 3/4" | -0.025" to 0.025" | 2 1/4" | Annealed (Softened) | 0.030" per ft. | 0000000 | |||
| 4 1/4" | -0.025" to 0.025" | 2 3/4" | Annealed (Softened) | 0.030" per ft. | 0000000 | |||
| 4 3/4" | -0.037" to 0.037" | 3 1/4" | Annealed (Softened) | 0.030" per ft. | 0000000 | |||
1" Wall Thick. (-0.1" to 0.1" Tolerance) | ||||||||
| 3 1/2" | -0.025" to 0.025" | 1 1/2" | Annealed (Softened) | 0.030" per ft. | 0000000 | |||
1 1/4" Wall Thick. (-1/8" to 1/8" Tolerance) | ||||||||
| 4 1/2" | -0.037" to 0.037" | 2" | Annealed (Softened) | 0.030" per ft. | 0000000 | |||
| 5" | -0.037" to 0.037" | 2 1/2" | Annealed (Softened) | 0.030" per ft. | 0000000 | |||
| 5 1/2" | -0.037" to 0.037" | 3" | Annealed (Softened) | 0.030" per ft. | 0000000 | |||
2" Wall Thick. (-0.2" to 0.2" Tolerance) | ||||||||
| 6" | -0.037" to 0.037" | 2" | Annealed (Softened) | 0.030" per ft. | 0000000 | |||
Hard Wear-Resistant 52100 Alloy Steel Tubes
- Yield Strength: See table
- Hardness: See table
- Heat Treatable: Yes
- Maximum Hardness After Heat Treatment: Rockwell C60
- Specifications Met: ASTM A295
Easier to machine than 52100 alloy steel rods, these extremely hard and wear-resistant tubes are often used to create bearings, bushings, and other cylindrical parts that are under constant stress. They’re also known as chrome steel.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Certificates with a traceable lot number are available for these products. Download certificates from ORDER HISTORY after your order ships.
| OD | OD Tolerance | ID | ID Tolerance | Yield Strength, psi | Hardness | 1 ft. Lg. | 3 ft. Lg. | 6 ft. Lg. | |
0.472" Wall Thickness (-0.0236" to 0.0236" Tolerance) | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.57" | -0.008" to 0.008" | 1.627" | -0.01" to 0.01" | 140,000 | Rockwell B100 | 0000000 | |||
0.807" Wall Thickness (-0.061" to 0.061" Tolerance) | |||||||||
| 3.138" | -0.019" to 0.019" | 1.524" | Not Rated | 50,000 | Rockwell B95 | 0000000 | |||