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Steel: A Brief History and Industrialization ancient steelmaking
Steel is an Alloy of Iron and Carbon that has been used for centuries in various applications, from construction to daily use appliances. The earliest known production of steel dates back to around 1800 BC in Anatolia (modern-day Turkey), where ancient craftsmen discovered that adding carbon to iron could trade a much stronger and more durable material. Sections like stainless steel flats UAE, stainless steel wire rods, stainless steel round bars, stainless steel hex bars and stainless steel angles Saudi Arabia which are so easily available now days was not available back then. Industrialization of such stainless-steel sections hadn't still occurred.
However, it wasn't until the 17th century that steel production began to be industrialized. In 1856, Henry Bessemer, an English inventor, revolutionized the steel industry with the invention of the Bessemer process, a method for mass-producing steel inexpensively. This process involved blowing air through molten iron to remove impurities and control the carbon content, resulting in high-quality steel at a fraction of the previous cost. Manufacturing and supplying steel flats, stainless steel wire rods, stainless steel round bars, stainless steel hex bars and stainless-steel angles thus took birth and shaped the modern world we live in today.
Bessemer's invention quickly spread throughout Europe and the United States, leading to a massive increase in steel production and the rise of the steel industry as a major player in the global economy. The demand for stainless steel soared as it became the preferred material for railway tracks, bridges, buildings, and machinery. You just cannot ignore its Presence.
"Kudos to Steel" 
Stainless steel wire rods in coil form are commonly used in various applications such as construction, automotive, aerospace, marine, and manufacturing industries. They are used for making wire ropes, springs, fasteners, welding electrodes, and various other components where high strength, corrosion resistance, and durability are required. Additionally, they are also used in the production of kitchenware, medical instruments, and electronic components.
| Size | Range | Coil Weight | Coil Dimensions | Tolerance | Supply Condition |
| Wire Rod | 5.5 – 16 mm (Wire rod block) OD: 1250 (Available in mm) 5.5, 6, 6.5, 7, 7.5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14,15, and 16. 17 – 40 mm(garret coiled) | 850 – 1200 kg 50 kg | ID: 800 – 900 mm ID: 550 – 650 mm OD: 750 – 850 mm | As per EN 10088 | Hot rolled (HR) Hot rolled + pickled (HRP) Hot rolled + annealed + pickled (HRAP) Hot rolled + annealed (HRA) |
Grades
| ASTM | DIN/EN | Electrode Grades |
| 201, 202, 204Cu, 301, 302, 303, 304, 304Cu, 304HC, 304L, 304H, 310, 310S, 312, 314, 316, d16L, 316LN, 316Ti, 316LCu, 321, 410, 420, 430, 430L, 904L | 1.4301, 1.4306, 1.4307, 1.4310, 1.4401, 1.4404, 1.4567, 1.4841, 1.4842, 1.4541, 1.4845, 1.4570, 1.4571, 1.4578, 1.4597, 1.4362, 1.4370 and 1.4016 | ER304, ER304L, ER307, ER307SI, ER308, ER308L, ER308LSi, ER310, ER316, ER316L, ER316LSi, ER347, ER347SI, ER309L, ER430 and ER420 |
*Specialised grades also available as per customer requirements
Simple 4 – Steel strip packaging for coil, wrapping with plastic strip, poly packing with plastic strip for HRP and HRAP, and as per customer.
We trade high quality stainless steel hexagonal bars in stainless steel grades 201, 304/304L, 316/316L and 303. We manufacture corrosion resistance quality of stainless steel hexagonal bars which make them suitable for various application. Our stainless steel bright hex bar is flexible to use in different manufacturing application due to its high strength and corrosion resistance durability. Our stainless steel hex bar is used in the manufacturing of nuts, valves, hose ends, fasteners and hex bolts.
| Size range | 12mm to 55mm (1/2" to 2-1/4") |
| Size Tolerance | h11 |
| Length | Minimum 3.00 meters to 6.70 meters or 10 feet to 22 feet |
| Length Tolerance | Available in special cut to length bars in tolerance -0/+50 mm (-0/+2 inch) |
| Chamfering | Available in 30° , 45° & 60° . Plain cut ends free from burrs. |
| Straightness | 1mm/meter |
| Surface Finish | Shot Blasted & Cold Drawn or Belt Polish |
| Heat Treatment | Solution Annealed |
We produce stainless steel square bars in Austenitic grades. Our stainless steel square bars are used for some very high end applications like aerospace, pressure gauges, temperature sensors, load cells etc. We ensure the accuracy of across flat and corner radius can be maintained as per customer's requirements. We produce Square bars by two ways depends on the application like drawn and polished square bars used for decorative application and shot blasted and cold drawn for critical applications.
| Size range | 12mm to 55mm (1/2" to 2-1/4") |
| Size Tolerance | h11 |
| Length | Minimum 3.00 meters to 6.70 meters or 10 feet to 22 feet |
| Length Tolerance | Available in special cut to length bars in tolerance -0/+50 mm (-0/+2 inch) |
| Chamfering | Available in 30° , 45° & 60° . Plain cut ends free from burrs. |
| Straightness | 1mm/meter |
| Surface Finish | Shot Blasted & Cold Drawn or Belt Polish |
| Heat Treatment | Solution Annealed |
We produce HRAP (True Mill Bars) Flat Bars as we are a fully integrated mill. We have a full quality control as the entire process is inhouse and each step monitored carefully. Our flat bars are of high strength as compared to slitted flat bars. It is used in construction and for high strength applications. We produce flat bars by two ways HRAP and shot blasted and HRAP and belt polish for decorative applications.
| Size Tolerance | ASTM A484 |
| Length | Minimum 3.00 meters to 6.70 meters or 10 feet to 22 feet |
| Length Tolerance | Available in special cut to length bars in tolerance -0/+50 mm (-0/+2 inch) |
| Straightness | 1mm/meter |
| Surface Finish | Hot Rolled Annealed Pickled & Shot Blasted |
| Heat Treatment | Solution Annealed |
| SIZE | THICKNESS |
| 25 MM (1") | 5 mm to 12 mm (1/8" - 1/2") |
| 30 MM (1 -3/16") | 5 mm to 12 mm (1/8" - 1/2") |
| 32 MM (1-1/4") | 5 mm to 12 mm (1/8" - 1/2") |
| 35 MM (1-3/8") | 5 mm to 12 mm (1/8" - 1/2") |
| 40 MM ( 1-4/7") | 5 mm to 25 mm (1/8" - 1") |
| 45 MM (1-7/9") | 5 mm to 25 mm (1/8" - 1") |
| 50 MM (2") | 5 mm to 30 mm (1/8" - 1-3/16") |
| 55 MM (2-1/16") | 5 mm to 30 mm (1/8" - 1-3/16") |
| 60 MM ( 2-3/8") | 5 mm to 30 mm (1/8" - 1-3/16") |
| 65 MM ( 2-5/9") | 5 mm to 30 mm (1/8" - 1-3/16") |
| 70 MM (2-3/4") | 5 mm to 30 mm (1/8" - 1-3/16") |
| 75 MM (3") | 5 mm to 50 mm (1/8" - 2") |
| 80 MM ( 3-1/8") | 5 mm to 30 mm (1/8" - 1-3/16") |
| 90 MM (3-1/2" | 5 mm to 30 mm (1/8" - 1-3/16") |
| 100 MM (4") | 5 mm to 50 mm (1/8" - 2") |
We produce high strength stainless steel HRAP Angles. Due to its high strength our angles are widely used in construction and structurals.
| Size Tolerance | ASTM A484 |
| Length | Minimum 3.00 meters to 6.70 meters or 10 feet to 22 feet |
| Length Tolerance | Available in special cut to length bars in tolerance -0/+50 mm (-0/+2 inch) |
| Straightness | 1mm/meter |
| Surface Finish | Hot Rolled Annealed Pickled & Shot Blasted |
| Heat Treatment | Solution Annealed |
| SIZE | THICKNESS |
| 20X20 | ( 4/5" X 4/5") 3 (1/8") |
| 25X25 (1" X 1") | 3, 4, 5, 6 (1/8", 1/6", 3/16" , 1/4") |
| 30X30 ( 1-1/6"X1-1/6") | 3, 4, 5 (1/8", 1/6", 3/16") |
| 32X32 (1-1/4"X1-1/4") | 3, 4, 5, 6 (1/8", 1/6", 3/16", 1/4") |
| 35X35(1-3/8"X1-3/8") | 3, 4, 5 (1/8", 1/6", 3/16") |
| 38.1X38.1(1-1/2"X1-1/2") | 3.17, 4.76, 6.35 (1/8", 3/16", 1/4") |
| 40X40(1-4/7"X1-4/7") | 3, 4, 5, 6 (1/8", 1/6", 3/16", 1/4") |
| 45X45(1-7/9"X1-7/9") | 3, 4, 5, 6 (1/8", 1/6", 3/16", 1/4") |
| 50X50(2"X2") | 3, 4 , 5, 6,9.52 (1/8", 1/6", 3/16", 1/4",3/8") |
| 60 X 60 (2-3/8" X 2-3/8") | 5, 6,7,8 (3/16", 1/4") |
| 63 X 63 (2-1/2" X 2-1/2") | 5, 6,9.52 (3/16", 1/4",3/8") |
| 65 X 65 (2-5/9" X 2-5/9") | 5, 6,7,8 (3/16", 1/4") |
| 70 X 70 (2-3/4" X 2-3/4") | 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 (1/4", 9/32", 5/16", 3/8",2/5") |
| 75 X 75 (3" X3") | 6,7,8,9,10,12 (1/4",9/32",5/16",3/8",2/5",1/2") |
Avtar produces high quality pump shaft quality bars having tighter tolerance and better straightness than regular round bright bars. These precision shaft bars can be directly used as a pump shaft, cylinder shaft, piston shaft etc.
| Size Range | 6mm to 63.50mm (1/4" to 2-1/2") |
| Size Tolerances | h8 |
| Length | Minimum 3.00 meters to 6.70 meters or 10 feet to 22 feet |
| Length Tolerance | Available in special cut to length bars in tolerance -0/+50 mm (-0/+2 inch) |
| Chamfering | Available in 30° , 45° & 60° |
| Straightness | Up to 0.25 mm/metre TIR (0.0015 inch/feet) |
| Surface Finish | Centreless Ground & Belt Polished up to Ra value 0.2 microns and 240 – 320 Grit Polished |
| Heat Treatment | Solution Annealed, Annealed, QT 650, QT 800 etc. |
We produce a wide range of hot rolled bars. Our hot rolled bars are used by processors and in forgings. We supply rolled bars in straightened condition.
| Sizes in mm | 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 18.50, 20, 20.50, 22, 22.50, 23, 24, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 33.50, 34, 36, 37.50, 40, 42, 45, 47, 50, 53, 56, 58, 60, 63, 65, 68, 70, 73, 75, 78, 80, 83, 85, 90, 100, 105, 118, 130, 140, 150. |
| Tolerance | EN10060 |
| Length | Minimum 3.00 metres to 6.70 metres or 10 feet to 22 feet |
| Straightness | 1mm/meter |
| Surface Finish | As Rolled Black Condition |
| Heat Treatment | Annealed, Solution Annealed, Quenched & Tempered |
It is everywhere
The industrialization of steel also paved the way for the development of new technologies and innovations, such as the production of steel in electric arc furnaces and the introduction of alloy steels with enhanced properties. This allowed for the creation of stronger, lighter, and more versatile steel products, further expanding its uses in various industries. Stainless Steel Wire Rods was used in making products like Refractory Anchors and Wire Ropes used in cranes and holding of concrete bridges. Stainless Steel Angles, Stainless Steel Flats, Stainless Steel Sheets, Stainless Steel Bright Bars UAE and many more sections of stainless steel began being used in construction, transport and even robust fields which involve precision engineering like Aeronautics and Robotics.
In Addition to Its Mechanical Properties,
Steel's versatility and durability have made it a staple material in modern society. From automobiles to appliances, from surgical instruments to skyscrapers, steel is an essential component in countless products and structures.
Today, Steel Continues To Be A Vital Material In The Construction, Manufacturing, And Transportation Industries, With Global Production Exceeding 1.8 Billion Tons Annually (2023). Its importance in modern society cannot be overstated, and the industrialization of steel has played a significant role in shaping the world as we know it.
It is our duty at Santura Engineering as suppliersand exporters of Stainless Steel Wire Rods Saudi Arabia, Hex Bars, Round Bars, Flats, Sheets and Angels that we bring you the best material in the market, are the lowest but reasonable price and within the time frame that is acceptable to our clients (provided the time assigned it is possible).
They are used in a variety of applications around the globe. Manufacturing of machinery, equipment and components that are used across industries like Automobiles, Aeronautics, Construction of buildings and superstructures like bridges and roads and in the marine sector where ports and ships are constructed, all use Steel Sections in some form or the other. Even the ropes used in gigantic cranes that help lift heavy equipment are made from stainless steel. Wires in particular are used for this purpose.
Bright Bars and Hex Bars are especially seen on a daily basis as they are used for producing fasteners, shafts, precisions components and nuts, bolts and valves, respectively. It is because of rivets made from Stainless Steel Wire Rods that an aeroplane can be put together and held in place while facing intense pressure during take-off, landing and flight at high altitudes. Stainless Steel Flats and Stainless-Steel Sheets on the other hand are used in architecture, decorative structures as well as kitchen equipment and appliances. The outer body of your car is made from none other than Stainless Steel Sheets UAE like DP and TRIP steel. The components used inside the cars and trucks that need to resist high temperatures are made from none other that stainless steel sections in the 300 and 400 series. These can take temperatures of up to 800 degrees Celsius. Stainless Steel Angles are used in structural applications, such as in the construction of frames, furniture, food processing equipment and machinery.
"Kudos to Steel"