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What Are Round Bars — And Why They Matter

Round Bars are among the most widely used raw materials in engineering, fabrication, machining, and industrial manufacturing. Produced in stainless steel, carbon steel, alloy steel, tool steel, duplex, nickel alloys, copper alloys and titanium, round bars provide stable mechanical strength, excellent machinability, and uniform grain structure.

Unlike flat or square bars, round bars deliver:

  • Perfect rotational symmetry
  • Superior machinability for precision components
  • High fatigue resistance for shafts & spindles
  • Ease of forging, threading, and heat treatment
  • Availability in multiple finishes (Hot Rolled, Bright, Forged, Peeled & Polished)

Industries rely on round bars for machined components, valves, fasteners, shafts, pump parts, aerospace hardware, oil & gas components, and marine-grade equipment due to their strength, dimensional accuracy, and consistent metallurgical properties.

How Round Bars Are Manufactured

Round Bars are produced through three main processes, selected based on end-use requirement:

Hot Rolled Round Bars (HR)

Manufactured by hot rolling billets at high temperature.

Advantages:

  • High strength
  • Suitable for forging & heavy machining
  • Cost-effective for bulk engineering applications

Bright Round Bars (Cold Drawn / Cold Finished)

Produced via cold drawing and centreless grinding.

Benefits:

  • Tight tolerances
  • Smooth bright surface
  • Ideal for precision machining, shafts, and components

Forged Round Bars

Manufactured from forged billets or ingots.

Why engineers choose forged bars:

  • Superior grain flow
  • High impact & fatigue resistance
  • Ideal for valves, flanges, and high-pressure components

Peeled & Polished Round Bars

Machined to remove scale and surface imperfections.

Applications:

  • CNC machining
  • Automotive shafts
  • Hydraulic components

Why Inox Steel India

Inox Steel India stands among India’s top Round Bars manufacturers, suppliers, and exporters.

With over a decade of experience and multi-material capability — from Stainless Steel to Carbon, Alloy, Duplex, and Nickel Alloys with Product Pipes, Tubes, Bars we serve the world’s most demanding industries with trust, traceability, and timely delivery.

Round Bars Vs Square / Flat Bars — The Real Difference

FeatureRound BarsSquare/Flat Bars
MachinabilityExcellentModerate
Rotational ApplicationsPerfectNot suitable
Fatigue StrengthHighMedium
UsageShafts, valves, fastenersBrackets, structures, plates
Finishing OptionsHR, Bright, Forged, PolishedMostly HR / Hot Rolled

👉 Conclusion:
Round Bars are essential for rotational components, precision machining, heavy forging, and high-stress engineering.

Round Bar Sizes, Grades & Specifications

We supply round bars in:

  • Diameter Range: 3 mm to 600 mm
  • Finish: Hot Rolled, Bright, Forged, Peeled & Polished

Length: 1 m • 3 m • 6 m • Custom cut lengths

Standards Covered:

  • Stainless Steel: ASTM A276 / A479
  • Carbon & Alloy Steel: ASTM A105 / A182 / A434
  • Tool Steel: D2, H13, O1, EN series
  • Duplex & Super Duplex: ASTM A276 / A479 (S31803 / S32205 / S32750)
  • Nickel Alloys: B160, B164, B166
  • Copper Alloys: ASTM B98, B111, B133

Titanium: ASTM B348

These specifications ensure suitability for machined parts, valves, shafts, forgings, and high-performance engineering applications.

Product Type by Material

Stainless Steel Round Bars

(ASTM A276 / A479)

Stainless Steel Round Bars are widely used for machining, shafts, fasteners, valves, petrochemical components, and marine hardware, thanks to their corrosion resistance and mechanical reliability.

Grades Offered:

304 • 304L • 316 • 316L • 321 • 347 • 410 • 420 • 431

Why SS Round Bars:

  • Excellent corrosion resistance
  • Clean machinability
  • High strength + good toughness
  • Ideal for CNC machining & precision components

Applications:

Pump shafts • Marine fittings • Food processing equipment • Fasteners

Carbon Steel Round Bars

(ASTM A105 / A36 / EN8 / EN9)

Carbon Steel Round Bars are the most economical choice for general machining, structural components, automotive parts, and forging stock.

Common Grades:

EN8 • EN9 • C45 • A105 • A350 LF2

Advantages:

  • Excellent wear resistance
  • High tensile properties
  • Reliable for forging & machining

Applications:

Bolts • Nuts • Gear blanks • Couplings • Flanges

Alloy Steel Round Bars

(ASTM A182 / A182 F Series)

Alloy Steel Round Bars are used where high strength, creep resistance, wear resistance, and heat resistance are required.

Grades:

4140 • 4130 • 42CrMo4 • H13 • D2 • EN19 • EN24

Applications:

Power plant shafts • Heavy-duty gears • High-temp components • Tools & dies

Tool Steel Round Bars

(D2 / H13 / O1 / M2)

Tool Steel Round Bars are designed for cutting, forming, moulding, and high-wear industrial tooling.

Why Tool Steel:

  • Excellent wear resistance
  • High toughness
  • Retains hardness at high temperature

Used in:

Dies • Punches • Mould bases • Shear blades

Duplex & Super Duplex Round Bars

(S31803 / 2205 / S32750 / S32760)

Designed for extreme corrosion environments such as marine, offshore, desalination, and high-chloride processing systems.

Benefits:

  • Twice the strength of stainless steel
  • Superior pitting & crevice corrosion resistance

Applications:

Pump shafts • Offshore fittings • Subsea components

Nickel Alloy Round Bars

(Inconel / Hastelloy / Monel)

Nickel Alloy Round Bars handle high temperature, high pressure, and aggressive chemical environments better than any other alloy.

Grades:

Inconel 600/625 • Hastelloy C22/C276 • Monel 400/500

Applications:

Aerospace components • Chemical reactors • High-temp bolting

Copper / Brass / Bronze Round Bars

Copper and Brass Round Bars are used for electrical conductivity, heat transfer, and decorative engineering.

Grades:

C101 • C110 • Brass CZ108 • Bronze PB102

Applications:

Electrical components • Heat exchanger fittings • Bearings • Decorative hardware

Titanium Round Bars

(ASTM B348)

Titanium Round Bars offer unmatched strength-to-weight ratio, corrosion resistance, and biocompatibility.

Applications:

Aerospace • Defence • Marine • Medical implants

Standards & Specifications For Round Bars

Standard CodeMaterial ScopeCommon Grades Supplied
ASTM A276SS Hot Rolled/Bright Bars304, 316, 321, 410
ASTM A479SS Bars for high-temp service304L, 316L
ASTM A105Carbon Steel forged barsA105
ASTM A182Alloy & SS forged barsF304, F316, F11, F22
ASTM A434Alloy Steel bars4140, 4340
ASTM B160 / B164 / B166Nickel Alloy Round BarsInconel/Monel/Hastelloy
ASTM B111 / B133Copper & Brass barsCu-Ni, Admiralty Brass
ASTM B348Titanium barsGrade 2, Grade 5

Finish Types For Round Bars

Hot Rolled Round Bars (HR)

  • Black surface
  • High strength
  • Best for forging & general engineering

Bright Round Bars (Cold Drawn / Peeled)

  • Smooth finish
  • Tight tolerance
  • Ideal for CNC machining

Forged Round Bars

  • Excellent grain flow
  • High fatigue strength

Peeled & Polished Round Bars

  • Improved surface quality
  • Used for hydraulic shafts, precision components

Custom Cut Lengths

  • Ready-to-machine pieces
  • Reduces wastage and machining time

Round Bar Applications — By Industry

Machining & Component Manufacturing

  • CNC parts
  • Bushings
  • Fasteners
  • Precision shafts

Forging Stock

  • Flanges
  • Rings
  • Disk forgings
  • Heavy-duty tools

Shafting & Valve Components

  • Pump shafts
  • Rotor shafts
  • Valve stems
  • Actuator components

Oil & Gas Components

  • Subsea hardware
  • High-strength fasteners
  • Sour-service components

Marine & Offshore

  • Propeller shafts
  • Fittings
  • Pump components

Aerospace & Defence

  • Structural pins
  • Aircraft fasteners
  • Landing gear components

Talk to our experts for technical support, pricing, and bulk orders.

Get your Round Bars quotation within 24 hours.

Round Bar Price Per Kg – India vs Global

Round Bar pricing depends on material, diameter, finish (HR/Bright/Forged/Polished) and project specifications.

Material / TypeDiameter RangeApprox. Price (₹/kg)Approx. Price (USD/kg)
Stainless Steel Round Bars6–350 mm₹180 – ₹550$2.2 – $6.8
Carbon Steel (EN8 / EN9 / C45 / A105)10–600 mm₹60 – ₹120$0.75 – $1.50
Alloy Steel (EN19 / EN24 / 4140 / 4340)10–450 mm₹95 – ₹210$1.2 – $2.6
Tool Steel (D2 / H13 / O1 / M2)16–300 mm₹220 – ₹650$2.7 – $8.0
Duplex & Super Duplex6–200 mm₹380 – ₹950$4.5 – $11.5
Nickel Alloy Round Bars6–150 mm₹1100 – ₹3500$14 – $45
Copper / Brass / Bronze Bars6–200 mm₹450 – ₹900$5.5 – $11.2
Titanium Round Bars (Grade 2 / 5)6–150 mm₹1500 – ₹2800$18 – $35

Bulk project orders receive custom CIF/FOB quotations.

Application & Industry Mapping Table

Application SegmentRelevant MaterialsUsed For
Machining & ComponentsSS, CS, Alloy, Tool SteelFasteners, CNC parts, housings
Forging StockCS, Alloy, Tool SteelFlanges, rings, forging billets
Shafting & Valve ComponentsSS, Duplex, AlloyPump shafts, motor shafts, valve stems
Oil & Gas ComponentsAlloy, Duplex, NickelSubsea hardware, API components
Marine & OffshoreSS, Duplex, BronzeShafting, propeller pins, marine fittings
Aerospace & DefenceNickel Alloys, TitaniumStructural pins, aircraft fasteners
Automotive ComponentsCS, Alloy, Tool SteelAxles, shafts, gear components

Global Export Destinations for Round Bars

We supply round bars to industries with strict metallurgical and dimensional requirements.

  1. GCC & Middle East: UAE • Saudi Arabia • Oman • Qatar • Bahrain • Kuwait
  2. Africa: South Africa • Kenya • Egypt • Nigeria • Tanzania
  3. Europe: Germany • Italy • France • Spain • Poland
  4. Americas: USA • Mexico • Brazil • Canada • Chile
  5. Asia Pacific: Singapore • Malaysia • South Korea • Australia • Indonesia

Each export comes with EN 10204 3.1/3.2 MTC, heat numbers, stenciling, and seaworthy packaging.

Testing & Documentation Support

Round Bars undergo stringent QA/QC including:

  1. EN 10204 3.1 / 3.2 Mill Test Certificates
  2. Ultrasonic Testing (UT)
  3. MPI (Magnetic Particle Test)
  4. Hardness Test
  5. Tensile & Yield Test
  6. Chemical Analysis (PMI Available)
  7. Microstructure Examination (Important for forging & heat-treatment grades)
  8. Surface Roughness Test (Bright & Polished Bars)
  9. Straightness Inspection
  10. Grain Flow Evaluation (Forged Bars)

TPI: SGS, TÜV, BV, LR, DNV available on request.

Why Choose Us for Round Bars

  1. Complete range: SS | CS | Alloy | Tool Steel | Duplex | Nickel | Copper | Titanium
  2. Diameters from 3 mm to 600 mm in HR, Bright, Forged, Polished finishes
  3. Ready stock for machine shops, CNC units, fabrication contractors, OEMs
  4. Precise dimensional tolerance and excellent surface finish
  5. Custom cut lengths reduce machining time and wastage
  6. Mill-test certified materials with traceability
  7. Ability to supply heat-treated bars (QT, N, ANNEALED)
  8. Global export capability with strict compliance

We support: Oil & Gas, Aerospace, Marine, Automotive, Forging Units, CNC Machining Centres.

How to Order or Request a Quote

Inox Steel India

52-A, Mulji Thackersi Bldg, Islampura Street, Shop No. 10, Near Alankar Cinema, Mumbai – 400 004

Email

info@inoxsteelindia.com

Phone

+91 9820920268

FAQs

Stainless steel, carbon steel, alloy steel, tool steel, duplex, nickel alloys, copper alloys, and titanium.

HR bars are scaled and strong, while Bright bars are cold-finished with tight tolerances and smooth finish.

Yes — bright, peeled, and polished round bars are ideal for CNC and precision machining.

Yes — forged bars with superior grain flow for heavy-duty industrial applications.

Machining, forging stock, shafts, valves, aerospace components, marine hardware, and oil & gas applications.

Yes — cut-to-length services are available to reduce machining time.

Yes — to GCC, Africa, Europe, Americas, and APAC.