A572/S355JR Carbon Steel Bar

The A572/S355JR Carbon Steel Bar is a high-strength, low-alloy steel bar with excellent weldability, toughness, and corrosion resistance, making it ideal for construction, engineering, and industrial applications.

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A572/S355JR Carbon Steel Bar
The A572/S355JR Carbon Steel Bar is a high-strength, low-alloy structural steel bar designed for applications requiring superior strength, toughness, and weldability. It meets ASTM A572 and EN 10025 S355JR standards, making it ideal for use in construction, engineering, and industrial manufacturing. The A572 grade features excellent yield strength, impact resistance, and corrosion resistance, while S355JR is known for its outstanding mechanical properties and good machinability. This steel bar is widely used in structural applications such as bridges, buildings, offshore platforms, and heavy equipment manufacturing. It is available in various sizes, shapes, and finishes to meet specific project requirements.
Product Parameter
Product Name

A572/S355JR Carbon Steel Bar

Type

Carbon Steel Bar

Material Grade

ASTM A572 / EN 10025 S355JR

Standard

ASTM A572, EN 10025-2

Yield Strength

A572: 290-345 MPa (Grade 50) / S355JR: 355 MPa

Tensile Strength

A572: 450-620 MPa / S355JR: 470-630 MPa

Elongation

18-21% (Varies by thickness and grade)

Impact Strength

27J at -20°C (S355JR Charpy V-Notch)

Density

7.85 g/cm³

Hardness

140-180 HB (Brinell Hardness)

Weldability

Excellent (Preheating may be required for thick sections)

Machinability

Good

Corrosion Resistance

Moderate (May require additional coatings for enhanced durability)

Length

3m, 6m, 9m, 12m, or Custom Length

Surface Finish

Black, Polished, Bright, Galvanized

Applications

  • Structural engineering
  • bridge construction
  • heavy machinery
  • offshore platforms
  • automotive frames
Chemical Composition

Carbon (C)

Manganese (Mn)

Phosphorus (P)

Sulfur (S)

Silicon (Si)

Copper (Cu)

Nickel (Ni)

Chromium (Cr)

Molybdenum (Mo)

ASTM A572 (Grade 50)

≤ 0.23%

≤ 1.35%

≤ 0.030%

 ≤ 0.030%

0.15 – 0.40%

≥ 0.20% (min)

≤ 0.40%

≤ 0.40%

≤ 0.10%

EN 10025 S355JR

≤ 0.24%

≤ 1.60%

≤ 0.045%

≤ 0.045%

≤ 0.55%

≤ 0.55%

≤ 0.30%

≤ 0.30%

≤ 0.08%

Mechanical Properties

Yield Strength (MPa)

Tensile Strength (MPa)

Elongation (%)

Impact Toughness (Charpy V-Notch)

ASTM A572 (Grade 50)

290-345 MPa

 450-620 MPa

18-21% (depends on thickness)

≥ 27J at -20°C

EN 10025 S355JR

 355 MPa

470-630 MPa

17-20%

≥ 27J at 0°C

Physical Performance
Density

7.85 g/cm³

Hardness (Brinell)

140-180 HB

Elastic Modulus

 200 GPa

Thermal Conductivity

 45-50 W/m·K

Electrical Resistivity

0.15 µΩ·m

Melting Point

1420-1460°C

Scope of Application

✅ Structural Engineering – Bridges, high-rise buildings, industrial structures, and steel frameworks.
✅ Heavy Equipment Manufacturing – Cranes, bulldozers, and lifting machinery.
✅ Offshore & Marine Structures – Oil platforms, shipbuilding, and dockyards.
✅ Automotive Industry – Chassis, frames, and support structures.
✅ Rail & Transport Infrastructure – Railway tracks, train components, and support beams.
✅ Energy Sector – Wind turbine towers, power plant structures, and transmission towers.
✅ Construction & Fabrication – Prefabricated buildings, pressure vessels, and metal fabrication.

Equivalent Material

ASTM

EN

DIN

JIS

GB (China)

ISO

 

A572 Grade 50

S355JR

St52-3

SM490A

Q345B

E355

Packing and delivery

These Product are packed using seaworthy export packaging to ensure protection during transit. Each coil is wrapped with waterproof paper, plastic film, and steel sheet, secured with high-tensile steel straps, and placed on wooden pallets for stability. Edge protectors are used to prevent damage. These Product are safely loaded for efficient domestic and international delivery, ensuring they arrive in perfect condition.

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FAQs

How long does your delivery time take?

Generally, our delivery time is within 7-45 days, if there is a great demand or special circumstances, it may be delayed.

How could you guarantee your products?

Each piece of products is manufactured by certified workshops, inspected by Linxu piece by piece according to national QA/QC standard. We also could issue the warranty to customer to guarantee the quality.

Do you accept the third party inspection?

Yes absolutely we accept.

Do you provide samples ? Is it free or extra ?

The sample could can provide for customer with free, but the courier freight will be covered by customer account.

Will you delivery the goods on time?

Yes, we promise to provide best quality products and delivery on time. Honesty is our company’s tenet.

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