AVIATIONEU NEW ERA round tubes from 5052 aluminum alloy are competitively priced, sourced from certified manufacturers, produced as per ASTM B210M specification and offered as Annealed (O-temper) or H112 tempered. Used in aviation and industrial applications (constructions, furniture, signs, etc). They are mill finished and available in outer diameters 5-650 mm, wall thicknesses 1-55 mm and lengths 1-13 m. Unit of measurement is 1 US Ton with Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) 1 US Ton. Sea/sea-surface transport to destination. Appr. time for shipping: 1 month from the time of order payment. Appearing price is indicative per unit of sale. Please contact us for for additional information and quotation.

Our Quick Guide for Aluminum Alloys & Tempers is now available. Please see attached file.

Steel alloy 4130 (ST4130), also known as Chrome Moly is a general-purpose alloy steel widely used by the aviation and motorsports industries due to its tensile strength, weldability, fabrication, and  hardenability. Sourced from quality producers AVIATIONEU NEW ERA 4130 Alloy Steel welded round tubes are cold drawn, offered in Normalized (N) condition and can be used in mechanical engineering, automotive applications and machinery. They conform to ASTM A513 specifications and they are offered in different wall thicknesses (1-12.5 mm), outer diameters (OD  6-350 mm) and cut to order lengths (max12000 mm/12 m), in various heat treatment processes (no final thermal treatment, stress relieved, annealed or normalized). Unit of sale is 1 Ton (US or Metric as specified) with Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) 3 Tons. Sea/sea-surface transport to customer destination can be provided. Approximate time for shipping: usually 1-2 months from the time of order payment depending on the ordered quantity. Appearing price is indicative per unit of sale. Mechanical properties, depending on the selected heat treatment process, are summarized below. For additional information please refer to the attached chart or contact us.

Yield Strength: 55 ksi/ 379 Mpa - 50 ksi/ 345 Mpa - 85 ksi/ 586 Mpa - 80 ksi/ 552 Mpa

Ultimate Strength: 72 ksi/ 496 Mpa - 70 ksi/ 483 Mpa - 95 ksi/ 655 Mpa - 90 ksi/ 621 Mpa

Enlongation (%): 10% - 20% - 5% - 10%

Rockwell Hardness B Scale: 80 - 100 - 90- 87

Steel alloy 4130 (ST4130), also known as Chrome Moly after the 2 key elements of its composition, chromium, and molybdenum, is a general-purpose alloy steel widely used by the aviation and motorsports industries due to its tensile strength of 90,000 psi, weldability, fabrication, and mild hardenability in all offered forms (tubes, bars, sheets and plates). They are available in two different material states (Normalized and Annealed) depending on the process of how the material is heated and cooled.

The Normalized condition (sometimes referred to as "Condition N") is the harder and stronger condition and is best used when forming is not needed. Normalizing relieves internal stress on steel and improves toughness in steels that may harden after the cold working process. The Annealed condition (sometimes referred to as "Condition A") is the softer and formable condition and is best used when forming is needed. Annealing relieves internal stresses, softens and makes the material more ductile.

4130 alloy steel (Chromoly) tubes exhibit an excellent strength to weight ratio, they are malleable, very easy to weld, resistant to scaling and oxidation and have a clean, smooth finish on both the inside and the outside of the tubing. Square tubes are offered in Normalized (N) condition as part of our own branded (AVIATIONEU NEW ERA) product lines and conform to SAE AMS-T 6736 & AMS 6360 M(*) specifications. They can be furnished in different wall thicknesses, widths and heights in inches and in different pre cut lengths from 1 foot to 12 feet. Appearing selling prices are per foot of cut length. Unless otherwise mentioned, there is additional cost if manufacturing test reports are required. For additional information, please refer to the supplied documentation or contact us.

(*) Aerospace Material Specifications (AMS) established by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE).

Steel alloy 4130 (ST4130), also known as Chrome Moly after the 2 key elements of its composition, chromium, and molybdenum, is a general-purpose alloy steel widely used by the aviation and motorsports industries due to its weldability, fabrication, and mild hardenability in all offered forms (tubes, bars, sheets and plates). They are available in two different material states (Normalized and Annealed) depending on the process of how the material is heated and cooled.

The Normalized condition (sometimes referred to as "Condition N") is the harder and stronger condition and is best used when forming is not needed. Normalizing relieves internal stress on steel and improves toughness in steels that may harden after the cold working process. The Annealed condition (sometimes referred to as "Condition A") is the softer and formable condition and is best used when forming is needed. Annealing relieves internal stresses, softens and makes the material more ductile.

4130 alloy steel (Chrome Moly) seamless round tubes are offered as part of our own branded (AVIATIONEU NEW ERA) product lines in Normalized (N )  or Annealed (A) conditions indicated by the letters "NRZ" and  "ANL" respectively in the product reference code (SKU). They have been for years the standard of the aircraft industry. These tubes offer good strength and weldability without compromising steel abrasion or impact resistance and can also be made even stronger through heat treatment. They are commonly used in in structural applications, gears, fasteners, and aircraft exteriors. Tensile Strength: 90,000 PSI. Available in a range of outer diameters, wall thicknesses and pre-cut lengths in inches or cut to order (CTO) lengths of 12 inches (1 foot)) or multiples. Apperating price of CTO tubes is per foot (12 inches). Depending on the supplier, they comply with different standards/specifications, such as MIL-T6736 standard or ASTM/A S1906 specifications. Unless otherwise mentioned, there is additional cost if manufacturing test reports are required. For additional information, please refer to the supplied documentation or contact us.

Aluminum alloy 6061 (AL6061), with magnesium and silicon as its major alloying elements, is the most commonly used aluminum alloy in the world. It is a cold-treated aluminum forging product with the advantages of 4000 Series and 5000 Series. When heat-treated, 6061 aluminum alloys are a great choice for general purpose uses and find many applications in structural materials, electronics, chemical equipment, and others. This alloy features high strength, good corrosion resistance, weldability, and machinability. It comes in different tempers  such as O (annealed), or tempered grades, 6061-T4 and 6061-T6. Compared to AL2024, the so-called aircraft aluminum, 2024 should be generally selected if strength is a priority or for forming applications.  In terms of machinability, 6061 aluminum is one of the most popular machining alloys and therefore often preferred if machining procedures are necessary for a project.

AL6061 tubes/pipes are offered as part of our own branded (AVIATIONEU NEW ERA) product lines.Tubes are designed to act as structural support, whereas pipes are designed to carry liquids and gases. AL6061 tubing come in different shapes (round, square, orthogonal and others), tempers (T6 or T651 ), dimensions and pre cut or cut to order lenght options with the ability to be heat treated for even higher strength, all at an affordable price. 

The AVIATIONEU NEW ERA 6061 T6 aluminum round tubes are offered as Drawn or Extruded (indicated respectively by the words "DRW" and "EXTRD" in the product SKU). They are available in different outer diameters, wall thicknesses and pre cut lengths in inches. The drawn tubes meet ASTM -B210 and AMS -4082 specifications while the extruded tubes comply with AMS-QQ-A-200/8, ASTM-B221, ASTM-B429 specifications. For additional information, please refer to our Brief Guide on Aluminum Grades & Temper Designations  or contact us.

AL2024, the so-called aircraft aluminum, is an aluminium alloy, with copper as the primary alloying element. It is used in applications requiring high strength to weight ratio, as well as good fatigue resistance, weldablility and average machinability. The addition of copper to this alloy makes 2024 one of the strongest aluminum alloys. It comes in different tempers (O without heat treatment or T with heat treatment). It is non-magnetic and heat treatable but it also is more succeptible to corrosion than most other aluminum alloys. 

Due to the poor corrosion resistance of this alloy  it is often clad (specified as CLAD or ALCLAD) in which case high-purity aluminium surface layers are metallurgically bonded to the aluminium alloy core material. 2024-T3 is typically used in structures where a high strength to weight ratio is necessary, clock parts, computer parts, hydraulic parts, bolts, valves, nuts, pistons, and gears. 

AL2024 tubes/pipes are offered as part of our own branded (AVIATIONEU NEW ERA) product lines.Tubes are designed to act as structural support, whereas pipes are designed to carry liquids and gases. AL2024 tubing comes in different shapes (round, square, orthogonal and others), tempers, dimensions and pre cut or cut to order lenght options with the ability to be heat treated for even higher strength, all at an affordable price. 

The AVIATIONEU NEW ERA Aluminum alloy round tubes 2024 T3 temper are frequently used for aerospace as they offer an excellent strength-to-weight ratio, high fatigue resistance, and average machinability. They are offered as drawn and are available in different outer diameters, wall thicknesses and pre cut lengths in inches or cut to order lengths in feet. Depending on the producer they meet AMS -4088, AMS -WW-T-700/3 and ASTM B210 specifications. For additional information, please refer to our Brief Guide on Aluminum Grades & Temper Designations or contact us.

SAE AISI(*) 1018 (G10180**) (separately presented) & 1020 (G10200**) mild/low carbon steel grades are are iron alloys with basically identical composition. Please refer to the supplied documentation for the comparison of SAE AISI 1018/1020 steel properties and additional information provided at the Product Description section. Technical data of supplied materials should be used ONLY FOR REFERENCE, NOT FOR DESIGN, and any decisions on their use remain entirely at the buyer discretion.

SAE AISI 1020 steel, aka C1020 steel in cold worked condition, is one of the most commonly used plain carbon steels. It is a low hardness and tensile strength carbon steel alloy with Brinell hardness ranging between  119 - 235 and tensile strength between 410 - 790 MPa. It features high machinability, high strength, high ductility and good weldability by most welding processes supporting its use in all industrial sectors. Due to its low carbon content, it is resistant to induction hardening or flame hardening but carburization or carbon nitriding can be applied to achieve a hardness value of more than  Rc65.  Normally used in turned and polished or cold drawn conditions.

Sourced from quality producers, SAE AISI 1020 steel tubes are offered as part of our own branded (AVIATIONEU NEW ERA) product lines. They can be furnished Normalized, Annealed or in other conditions, in different specifications, different shapes (cross sections), round, square, rectangular, etc. and dimensions in inches or millimeters (depending on the supplier) to meet project requirements. In the case of Metric round tubes, they are cold drawn seamless tubes available in different outer diameters and wall thicknesses in mm and pre cut or cut to order lengths in meters or centimeters. Those in inch system  are offered as DOM (Drawn Over a Mandrel***), with outer diameters and wall thicknesses in inches and lenghts in inches or feet.  Although they are welded tubes, the weld line becomes nearly undetectable during the manufacturing process and they are often referred to as seamless. Appearing prices for pre cut tubes are per piece in indicated dimensions.

(*) American Iron & Steel Institute (AISI), Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE).

(**)  Unified Numbering System ( UNS) Number, a designation system for Metals & Alloys.

(***) A process applied to tubing after its initial construction, allowing more exact ID/OD dimensions, a smoother finish, and a better alignment of the crystal lattice structure. 

AL5052 is an aluminium alloy, with magnesium and chromium as the primary alloying elements. Although It is non heat-treatable, it is the highest strength alloy of other non-heat-treatable grades also featuring an excellent weldability using most common techniques, high resistance to marine atmoshpere and salt water corrosion, smooth surface, lightweight and high-tensile strength. This alloy is comparable to the 6061 aluminum alloy (AL6061). 

AL5052-O CLAD (ALCLAD) tubes(*) are offered as part of our own branded (AVIATIONEU NEW ERA) product lines along with those from other grade aluminum and steel alloys. Sourced from quality producers, they are offered as Annealed in different outer diameters and wall thicknesses in inches and  cut to order lengths up to 5 ft (60 in.). They can be used for low and medium pressure hydraulic systems, fuel lines and oil lines. Tubing is sold by foot. There is additional cost if manufacturing test reports are required.

For additional information, please refer to our attached Brief Guide on Aluminum Grades & Temper Designations, the supplied documentation or contact us for quotation.

(*) ALCLAD is a corrosion-resistant aluminium sheet formed from high-purity aluminium surface layers metallurgically bonded (rolled onto) to high-strength aluminium alloy core material. As an enhanced sheet for fuselage applications, ALCLAD offers improved fracture toughness and fatigue crack growth while maintaining the strength characteristics of the alloy. ALCLAD also offers improved fracture toughness and fatigue crack growth while maintaining the strength characteristics of the alloy.

Note: AVIATIONEU NEW ERA metals are supplied free from oil stains, dents, inclusions, scratches, oxide discolorations, corrosion, or other defects. In certain cases, metals are additionally protected with PVC film.

Aluminum alloys 6061 and 6063 (AL6061/AL6063), with magnesium and silicon as their major alloying elements, are both popular alloys used in extrusions for a variety of architectural, machinery, equipment, and consumer products. Similar in composition & mechanical properties they come as O (annealed), or in tempered grades. Their magnesium content provides increased strength, and silicon reduces their melting temperature. Their formability, weldability, corrosion resistance, and moderately high strength enhance their versatility. However, there are differences between them and factors affecting their suitability for different applications. 6061 aluminum is the most commonly used aluminum alloy in the world used in all kinds of applications ranging from electronics to welded assemblies. Compared to AL2024 (aka aircraft aluminum) 2024 aluminum’s higher yield strength makes it more suitable if strength is a priority. 6061 tubes, sheets, bars, and plates offer high- to moderate strength, excellent corrosion resistance, and superior machinability and weldability while 6063 aluminum tubes offer an excellent strength-to-weight ratio, superior corrosion resistance, and a fine appearance and finish.

AVIATIONEU NEW ERA seamless extruded round pipes from 6061/6063 aluminum alloy are competitively priced, produced as per ASTM B241 specification (also available in ASTM B209-04, B210M-05, B234M-04 & B221M-05a) and offered as T6 tempered. Available in outer diameters 12.7-1066.8 mm, wall thicknesses 1.5-150 mm and cut to order (CTO) lengths. Unit of sale is 1 Ton (US or Metric as specified) with Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) 1 Ton. Sea/sea-surface transport to customer destination can be provided. Approximate time for shipping: usually 1-2 months from the time of order payment depending on the ordered quantity. Appearing price is indicative per unit of sale. For additional information, please refer to our attached Brief Guide on Aluminum Grades & Temper Designations or contact us.

2000 series aluminum alloys, with copper as the primary alloying element, are a set of "hard alloys". They typically contain between 2 to 10% copper, with smaller additions of other elements. The copper provides substantial increases in strength and facilitates precipitation hardening but can also reduce ductility and corrosion resistance. These alloys are known for high performance and excellent strength over a broad range of temperatures   but can be the most challenging to weld. They find use in many industries, including the aerospace sector. They are essential materials in various industries such as aerospace, marine, construction, and automobile. 

Extruded round tubes from 2011, 2014, 2017 and 2024 aluminum alloys in T351 & T651 tempers are offered as part of AVIATIONEU NEW ERA product lines. Sourced from quality producers, they conform with ASTM specifications. Competively priced these tubes are available in different diameters 1-360 mm, wall thicknesses and cut to order (CTO) lengths max 6 m. Also available in other shapes (square, rectangular, hexagonal tubes and ultra-thin tubes). Unit of sale is 1 Ton (US or Metric as specified) with Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) 1 Ton. Sea/sea-surface transport to customer destination can be provided. Approximate time for shipping: usually 1-2 months from the time of order payment depending on the ordered quantity. Appearing price is indicative per unit of sale. For additional information, please refer to our attached Brief Guide on Aluminum Grades & Temper Designations or contact us.

Seamless 4130/4140 alloy steel tubes/pipes are offered as part of AVIATIONEU NEW ERA product lines in rectangular or square shapes. Produced as cold drawn & cold rolling the tubes are intended for use in structural applications. These tubes can be delivered in different options (A.W.H.R. "as welded" from hot-rolled steel, A.W.C.R. "as welded" from cold-rolled steel, S.D.C.R.  "sink-drawn", cold-rolled steel, M.D. mandrel drawn or S.S.I.D. special smooth inside diameter). Sourced from quality producers, they conform to ASTM A519 specifications and can be furnished in the following ranges of wall thicknesses, outer dimensions and cut to order lengths:

Square Tubes  

Outer Dimesion (O.D.): 20-20 to 500-500 mm,

Wall Thickness  (W.T.): 1-24 mm,

Cut Length (L): Cut To Order - max12000 mm (12 m).

Rectangle Tubes 

Outer Dimesion (O.D.): 20-30 to 400-600 mm,

Wall Thickness  (W.T.): 1-24 mm,

Cut Length (L): Cut To Order - max12000 mm (12 m).

Unit of sale is 1 Ton (US or Metric as specified) with Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) 3 Tons. Sea/sea-surface transport to customer destination can be provided. Approximate time for shipping: usually 1-2 months from the time of order payment depending on the ordered quantity. Appearing price is indicative per unit of sale. For additional information please refer to the attached chart or contact us.

AVIATIONEU NEW ERA Chrome Moly 4130 grade steel seamless round tubes are sourced from certified manufacturers, they are competitively priced and can be used in aerospace and industrial applications. They are offered in different wall thicknesses (2-200 mm), outer diameters (25-450 mm) and lengths, 10 mm (0.01 m) - 9000 mm (9 m). Depending on selected prroduct they comply with different AMS, ASTM or MIL specifications. Unit of measurement is 1 US Ton with Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) 1 US Ton. They can be sea or sea/surface transported to the customer destination. Approximate time for shipping: 2 months from the time of ordering and payment receipt. Appearing price is indicative per unit of sale. Please contact us for quotation.

AL5052 is an aluminium alloy, with magnesium and chromium as the primary alloying elements. Although It is non heat-treatable, it is the highest strength alloy of other non-heat-treatable grades also featuring an excellent weldability using most common techniques, high resistance to marine atmoshpere and salt water corrosion, smooth surface, lightweight and high-tensile strength. This alloy is comparable to the 6061 aluminum alloy (AL6061). 

AL5052-O aluminum alloy Annealed round tubes are offered as part of our own branded (AVIATIONEU NEW ERA) product and can be used for low and medium pressure hydraulic systems, fuel lines and oil lines. They withstand a higher pressure than 3003-0 tubing and can be gas, arc and resitance welded and coiled.  They meet WW-T-700/4, AMS 4070M and ASTM-B-210-12 specifications. Sourced from quality producers, they are offered in different outer diameters and wall thicknesses in inches and pre cut lengths of 6 feet and in 6 ft increments each. Cuts to smaller lenghts may be arranged with the supplier providing that minimum order quantity requirements are observed. They are also offered as ALCLAD for the enhancement of their corrosion-resistance (please refer to the separate product presentation). There is additional cost if manufacturing test reports are required. For additional information, please refer to our attached Brief Guide on Aluminum Grades & Temper Designations, the supplied documentation or contact us for quotation.

Steel alloy 4130 (ST4130), also known as Chrome Moly after the 2 key elements of its composition, chromium, and molybdenum, is a general-purpose alloy steel widely used by the aviation and motorsports industries due to its weldability, fabrication, and mild hardenability in all offered forms (tubes, bars, sheets and plates). They are available in two different material states (Normalized and Annealed) depending on the process of how the material is heated and cooled.

The Normalized condition (sometimes referred to as "Condition N") is the harder and stronger condition and is best used when forming is not needed. Normalizing relieves internal stress on steel and improves toughness in steels that may harden after the cold working process. The Annealed condition (sometimes referred to as "Condition A") is the softer and formable condition and is best used when forming is needed. Annealing relieves internal stresses, softens and makes the material more ductile.

4130 alloy steel (Chrome Moly) seamless round tubes are offered in Normalized (N )  or Annealed (A) conditions as part of our own branded (AVIATIONEU NEW ERA) product lines. They have been for years the standard of the aircraft industry. These tubes offer good strength and weldability without compromising steel abrasion or impact resistance and can also be made even stronger through heat treatment. They are commonly used in in structural applications, gears, fasteners, and aircraft exteriors. Tensile Strength: 90,000 PSI. Available in a range of outer diameters, wall thicknesses and pre-cut lengths in inches or cut to order (CTO) lengths of 12 inches (1 foot)) or multiples. Apperating price of CTO tubes is per foot (12 inches). Depending on the supplier, they comply with different standards/specifications, such as MIL-T6736 standard or ASTM/A S1906 specifications. Unless otherwise mentioned, there is additional cost if manufacturing test reports are required. For additional information, please refer to the supplied documentation or contact us.

Steel alloy 4130 (ST4130), also known as Chrome Moly after the 2 key elements of its composition, chromium, and molybdenum, is a general-purpose alloy steel widely used by the aviation and motorsports industries due to its weldability, fabrication, and mild hardenability in all offered forms (tubes, bars, sheets and plates). They are available in two different material states (Normalized and Annealed) depending on the process of how the material is heated and cooled.

The Normalized condition (sometimes referred to as "Condition N") is the harder and stronger condition and is best used when forming is not needed. Normalizing relieves internal stress on steel and improves toughness in steels that may harden after the cold working process. The Annealed condition (sometimes referred to as "Condition A") is the softer and formable condition and is best used when forming is needed. Annealing relieves internal stresses, softens and makes the material more ductile.

4130 alloy steel (Chrome Moly) seamless round tubes are offered in Normalized (N )  or Annealed (A) conditions as part of our own branded (AVIATIONEU NEW ERA) product lines. They have been for years the standard of the aircraft industry. These tubes offer good strength and weldability without compromising steel abrasion or impact resistance and can also be made even stronger through heat treatment. They are commonly used in in structural applications, gears, fasteners, and aircraft exteriors. Tensile Strength: 90,000 PSI. Available in a range of outer diameters, wall thicknesses in millimeters (mm) and pre-cut lengths of one meter or multiples or cut to order (CTO) lengths in centimeters (cm). Depending on the supplier, they comply with different standards/specifications, such as ASTM A 519 or AMS MIL-T6737. Unless otherwise mentioned, there is additional cost if manufacturing test reports are required. For additional information, please refer to the supplied documentation or contact us.

Extending our AVIATIONEU NEW ERA range of metal products, 15CDV6 Alloy Steel metals are now offered as part of AVIATIONEU NEW ERA product portfolio in different forms (tubes, bars, sheets and plates). 15CDV6 is a chromium-molybdenum-vanadium heat treatable steel alloy which combines a high yield strength (superior to SAE 4130) with good toughness and weldability. 15CDV6 can be readily welded with very little loss of properties during welding and without the need for further heat treatment. This alloy is used  in the aerospace and motorsports industries in components such as roll cages, pressure vessels, suspensions, rocket motor casings, wish bones and subframes. Depending on the selected form, AVIATIONEU NEW ERA 15CDV6 Alloy Steel metals are offered in different conditions/specifications (*) and thicknesses, widths and lengths to meet the application requirements. Sold in pieces in cut to order dimensions. For substantial quantities, orders can be placed in tons for higher discounts. Please refer to available dimensions offered for individual products or send us your RFQ for a quotation.

(*) Indicative Conditions/Specifications: WS 1.7734, 15CrMoV6, AIR 9160C, LN 668/MN 1013 (round bars), ASNA 3108/DIN 65389/DIN 65390 (sheets and plates), LN 9369/TE014 (tubes)

Honed tubes/pipes are also known as  hydraulic or pneumatic cylinder tubing due to their primary uses for their production or repair. They are tubes with their inside diameter either honed or skived & roller burnished resulting in extremely precise inside diameter (ID) dimensions and smooth ID surfaces. Honing is an abrasive machining process involving the use of abrasive polishing stones and abrasive paper to remove small amounts of material and improve surface geometry and surface texture.The manufacturing process is determined upon the tube dimension, mold availability and customer ewquirements. Honed tubing is used in applications where a high precise inside diameter dimension and a smooth inside surface are required.

As honed tubes are the most important materials for manufacturing and repairing hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders, the quality of the honed tube is of critical importance. Honed  tubes/pipes are offered as part of our own branded (AVIATIONEU NEW ERA) product lines in different materials, such as steel, stainless steel and aluminum alloys in various grades and tempers depending on the intended application. Sourced from quality producers, the AVIATIONEU NEW ERA honed tubing is available in different size ranges in imperial  (in.) and metric systems and pre-determined or cut to order lengths. Depending on the producer, they comply with different standards/specifications. Manufacturing test reports can be supplied upon request additional cost, unless otherwise mentioned.

For additional information, please refer to the Product Description section, the supplied documentation or contact us.

SAE AISI(*) 1018 (G10180**) and 1020 (G10200**) mild/low carbon steel grades are very similar. Both SAE AISI 1018 steel and SAE AISI 1020 (see separate product presentation) carbon steels are iron alloys with their alloy composition being basically identical. Please refer to the supplied documentation for the comparison of SAE-AISI 1018/1020 steel properties. An overview of AISI/SAE 1018 Carbon Steel properties and fabrication processes is provided at the Product Description section. Technical data of supplied materials should be used ONLY FOR REFERENCE, NOT FOR DESIGN, and any decisions on their use remain entirely at the buyer discretion.

SAE AISI 1018 mild/low carbon steel has excellent weldability and produces a uniform and harder case and it is considered as the best steel for carburized parts. This alloy offers a good balance of toughness, strength and ductility. Provided with higher mechanical properties, AISI 1018 hot rolled steel also includes improved machining characteristics and Brinell hardness. Also used in bending, crimping and swaging processes, fixtures, mounting plates and spacers, applications that do not need high strength of alloy steels and high carbon or to improve drilling, machining, threading and punching processes and prevent cracking in severe bends.

Sourced from quality producers, SAE AISI 1018 and 1020  low carbon steel tubes  are offered as part of our own branded (AVIATIONEU NEW ERA) product lines in different forms (cross sections), round, square, rectangular, etc. and dimensions in inches or millimeters (depending on the supplier) to meet project requirements.  In the case of round tubes, they can be furnished Normalized, Annealed or other conditions, in different specifications in pre cut or cut to order lengths. For those in Metric system outer diameters and wall thicknesses are specified in mm and lengths in meters or centimeters. For those in inch system outer diameters and wall thicknesses are in inches and lenghts in inches or feet.  Appearing prices for pre cut tubes are per piece in indicated dimensions.

(*) American Iron & Steel Institute (AISI), Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE).

(**)  Unified Numbering System ( UNS) Number. UNS is an alloy designation system for Metals & Alloys providing a means of correlating many internationally used metal and alloy numbering systems administered by their producers, societies, trade associations, and individual users.