Smooth Round Bar

Physical Properties SANS 920


Diameter In mm Kgs/M Rolling Tolerance % Bend Test Mandrel Size 2D
On Individual Bars On Batch Mass
R6 0.222 +/- 8 +6/-4 18mm
R8 0.395 +/- 6 +/-3.5 24mm
R10 0.617 +/- 6 +/- 3.5 20 mm
R12 0.888 +/-4 +/- 2.5 24 mm
R16 1.580 +/-4 +/- 2.5 36 mm
R20 2.470 +/-4 +/- 2.5 40 mm
R25 3.850 +/-4 +/- 2.5 50 mm
R30 5.550 +/-4 +/- 2.5 60 mm

Mechanical Properties

Particulars SANS 920 S355 JR
Yield Stress (MPA) MINIMUM 250 355
Ultimate Tensile Strength (MPA) >15% of YS 490-630
Elongation % 22 22

Chemical Properties

Chemical Element SANS 920 S355 JR
Carbon (C) % < 0.300 < 0.270
Silicon (Si) % < 0.350 < 0.600
Manganese (Mn) % < 1.000 < 1.70
Phosphorus (P)% < 0.060 < 0.045
Sulpher (S) % < 0.060 < 0.045
Chrome (Cr) % < 0.350 < 0.350
Nickel (Ni) % < 0.040 < 0.040
Copper (Cu) % < 0.200 < 0.600
CEV < 0.51 < 0.45

*CE %(m/m) = C + Mn/6 + (Cr + Mo + V)/5 + (Ni + Cu)/15

Length: Standard lengths produced are 6, 12 an 13 Mtrs. Other lengths can be produced on request in increments of 1M. There is length tolerance of -0 and +50mm.

Certification: Force Steels is duly approved to put the SABS mark on all reinforcing steel bars. All material sold would supplied with relevant Chemical and Mechanical test certificates.

Packing: All reinforcing steel 12 and 13mts lenght size is packed in +/- 2MT Bundles and 6mts lenght in +/- 1.5MT Bundles. Bundles come with identification tag providing information as regards the Size, Length, Grade and Batch number of the Bundle.