Cut-to-Length Premium Round Bar Stock, Ships Same-Day
Chrome Plated Bar
Chrome plated round bar stock, often shortened to just ‘chrome bar’, is a top choice for countless hydraulic and pneumatic applications.
Some of the key features of hydraulic chrome rod include:
- Enhanced surface hardness
- Low-friction surface finish
- Corrosion resistance
- Chemical resistance
Induction Hardened
We supply induction hardened chrome bar stock with two base material options:
1045/1050 Carbon Steel
- Elongation: 10%
- Tensile Strength: 115,000 psi
- Yield Strength: 100,000 psi
- ASTM A311, Class B rated
1045/1050 Carbon Steel
- Elongation: 10%
- Tensile Strength: 125,000 psi
- Yield Strength: 100,000 psi
- ASTM A434 BC rated
Stainless Chrome
We supply 17-4 stainless steel rods coated with a standard chrome exterior. This material is ASTM A564 rated, making it a common choice for aerospace, automotive, and industrial applications.
- Elongation: 15%
- Tensile Strength: 130,000 psi
- Yield Strength: 100,000 psi
- ASTM A564 rated
Standard Chrome
Our standard chrome bar is a 1045 carbon steel coated with a minimum chrome thickness of 0.0005”.
- Elongation: 10%
- Tensile Strength: 100,000 psi
- Yield Strength: 75,000 psi
- ASTM A108 rated
Steel Bar
We supply ASTM A108 rated, 1018 carbon steel bar. This material serves as a cost-effective alternative to stainless steel for hydraulic components like cylinder bases and fittings which don’t require the same strength as shafting applications.
SHOP STEEL BARDuctile Iron Bar
We supply 65-45-12 ductile iron bar stock, which is easily machinable and suitable for a wide variety of fluid power applications.
- Elongation: 12%
- Tensile Strength: 65,000 psi
- Yield Strength: 45,000 psi
- ASTM A536 rated
- SAE J434C D4512 rated
Stainless Steel Bar
17-4 stainless steel bar stock is available in two configurations:
Turned, Ground, and Polished Steel
- Elongation: 16%
- Tensile Strength: 135,000 psi
- Yield Strength: 105,000 psi
- ASTM A564 Type 630
- Elongation: 15%
- Tensile Strength: 130,000 psi
- Yield Strength: 100,000 psi
- ASTM A564
Aluminum Bar
For applications where light weight is critical, we supply 6061 Aluminum T6 which displays maximum yield strength for an alloy of its classification.
- Elongation: 10%
- Tensile Strength: 45,000 psi
- Yield Strength: 40,000 psi
- ASTM B308 rated
Bronze Bar
660 Bronze Copper Alloy 932 round bar stock displays excellent machinability and relies less on external lubricants, making it a top choice for bearings and bushings.
- Elongation: 10%
- Tensile Strength: 35,000 psi
- Yield Strength: 20,000 psi
- C93200 rated
- SAE 660 rated
Tie Rod Material
Our tie rod material is made of 1144 carbon steel, which is equivalent to a Stressproof® tie rod.
- Elongation: 10%
- Tensile Strength: 108,000 psi
- Yield Strength: 89,900 psi
Why Choose CRC Distribution?
CRC Distribution maintains a vast supply of ready-to-ship round bar stock materials like chrome, carbon steel, ductile iron, and more for all of your hydraulic cylinder needs. Unlike other distributors, we keep our round bar stock on-hand so that we can ship your materials the same day that you order them. As an added value, we can cut any material to length inside of our on-site tool room at no additional cost to you and STILL ship your material same-day. No need to call- just add to cart, complete your purchase, and we’ll handle the rest.
Round Bar Stock Help & Support
Need help selecting the right material for the job? Reach out to CRC Distribution, where our hydraulic cylinder repair experts are ready to help you determine the best round bar stock for your application.
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Email: sales@crconline.com
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