Hexagon Steel Billets

A hexagon is a metal product in the form of a bar with a cross-section in the form of an equilateral polygon. The main area of use is the production of fasteners (bolts, nuts, studs).
Thanks to such qualities as the strength and rigidity of the profile, it becomes possible to use reinforced concrete structures as a reinforcing component in construction. Railings, fences, fences and other welded structures can also be made from hexagons.
Main characteristics of steel hexagons:

• strength;
• weldability;
• malleability to processing;
• resistance to twisting and bending loads;
• long service life.

Mechanical, chemical and technological properties of hexagons depend on the manufacturing method, type of subsequent processing, steel grade.

Methods for the production of hexagons are hot and cold rolling. By the type of surface treatment, stainless hexagons can be:

• hot-rolled (hot-rolled) - heated for the procedure. They can be up to 100 mm in size. Requires surface treatment to remove scale;
• calibrated - processed cold (below the recrystallization temperature). Calibrated hexagons can be up to 3 mm in diameter. They have increased accuracy and good surface quality;
• forged - a special type of metalwork processing carried out by means of pressure. Forging can be hot or cold. Forged hexagons have high strength rates and are used to create building structures, as well as parts for working under pressure.

The rolling precision of the hexagon affects the applications. They are made of normal and high precision. Sections with increased accuracy are used in areas where precision and full compliance with dimensions are required (for example, in mechanical engineering for the production of parts and parts of devices).
The dimensions of the hexagons are diameter and length. The diameter (in the specifications is indicated as a size) can reach 100 mm. The length can be measured and unmeasured, ranging from 2 to 6.5 m. At the request of the customer, it is possible to produce a rod with a length of 1.2-12 m.

To improve the quality of the top layer of the product and increase resistance to mechanical damage, as well as to protect the steel profile from corrosion, a procedure such as chemical, thermal or mechanical surface treatment is carried out.
The materials of manufacture are carbon, alloyed or unalloyed steels. The choice of alloys is based on standards that define the purpose of use, chemical composition and mechanical properties of steels for hexagons.

The main international standards governing the characteristics of steel hexagons:

• ASTM A193 is a specification for alloy and stainless steel fasteners (bolts, screws, studs) for use under pressure and at high temperatures. The material for the manufacture of hardware for high pressure vessels, valves, flanges and fittings are steel hexagons.
• ASTM A194 specifies the technical delivery conditions for alloy steel and carbon steel nuts. The conditions for using regulated products are under pressure and / or at high temperatures.

According to specifications A193 and A194, the hexagons must be hot rolled. After manufacturing, they can be subjected to centerless grinding or cold drawing. To improve the mechanical properties, hexagons from some alloys are heat treated. Products can be treated with a protective coating to improve corrosion resistance and prevent damage from external influences.
Pair operation of ASTM A193 bolts and ASTM A194 nuts is recommended.

Hexagons are made of carbon steel grades:
A 194 Grade 2H, A193 Grade B7, A193 Grade B7M, A193 Grade B16, etc.

Properties and Applications of Euro Steel Hexagons

Steel hexagons have high indicators of formability, machinability and weldability. Parameters such as stiffness, strength, toughness make it possible to operate profiles under pressure and high loads.

For the construction industry, hardened hexagonal rods are used. Heat-treated hexagons act as load-bearing elements, they are used in the creation of frame structures, fences, supports, etc.

For resistance against oxidation, the hexagons are coated with zinc, cadmium or any other coating.

Areas of use:

• production of hardware;
• mechanical engineering;
• construction, etc.

Where to buy steel hexagons according to euro standards

You can order and buy a DIN, ISO, AISI, EN, or ANSI hexagon of different sizes (from 13-100) from URAL TRADE. Our catalog contains high-quality rolled metal products according to international standards. We also provide processing and testing services for metal products.