Travis Steel is a reputable manufacturer and supplier located in Canberra, Australia, with a focus on delivering top-notch steel products, including SAE 1020 tubing. Renowned for its dedication to precision, reliability, and customer satisfaction, Travis Steel caters to a diverse array of industries with customized steel solutions. With years of experience under their belt and a commitment to consistent quality, they offer SAE 1020 tubing that adheres to both domestic and international standards. Whether it’s for structural applications or engineering projects, clients trust Travis Steel’s expertise and supply capabilities to provide materials promptly and to exact specifications, ensuring performance and durability in every use.
SAE 1020 tubing is a low carbon steel characterized by a chemical composition of roughly 0.18–0.23% carbon, 0.30–0.60% manganese, along with trace amounts of phosphorus and sulfur. This blend gives it remarkable machinability and weldability. On the mechanical side, it boasts a tensile strength of 420 MPa, a yield strength of about 350 MPa, and an elongation of 15–30%, which can vary based on the form and processing. Its Brinell hardness typically falls between 111 and 149. The combination of moderate strength and ductility makes SAE 1020 perfect for forming and machining processes without sacrificing toughness or fatigue resistance.
| Grade: | ASME/ASTM SA179, SA192, SA210, SA178, SA214, API 5L |
|---|---|
| Size: | 1/8” NB TO 24” NB Sch 40/80/160/XXS |
| Form | Round, Square, Rectangular, Coil, U Tube, |
| Length | Single Random, Double Random & Required Length |
| End | Plain End, Bevelled End |
| Type | Seamless / ERW / Welded |
| Certification For Carbon | Mill Test Certificate as per EN 10204 / 3.2B |
| General Requirements | ASTM A 530/A 530M |
| Dimensional Tolerances | ANSI B 36.10 |
| OD Range | 1.250″ – 6.000″ (30-150mm) |
| Wall Range | 0.095″ – 1.000″ (.2.5-25mm) |
| Grade | C | Mn | Fe | P | S |
| AISI 1020 | 0.170 – 0.230 | 0.300 – 0.600 | 99.08 – 99.53 | ≤ 0.040 | ≤ 0.050 |
| Grade | Tensile Strength | Yield Strength | Elongation |
| SAE 1020 | 380 MPa, 55100 psi | 165 MPa, psi 29700 | 25 % |
We provide products that come with both mill test certificates and third-party test certificates, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
SAE 1020 tubing is popular across various industries thanks to its excellent machinability, formability, and weldability. You’ll often find it in automotive components like axles, crankshafts, and steering parts, where strength and durability are crucial. It’s also widely used in agricultural machinery, construction equipment, and hydraulic systems. In structural engineering, SAE 1020 tubing serves as a key material for frameworks, supports, and mechanical linkages. Its low carbon content makes it easy to weld and cold form, which is ideal for custom fabrication. Additionally, it’s frequently utilized in the production of shafts, bushings, and general-purpose mechanical parts that require moderate strength and a good surface finish.
Travis Steel is a leading manufacturer, supplier and exporter of high-quality Carbon Steel, Alloy Steel, Mild Steel and Galvanized Steel products. Our extensive product range includes Pipes, Tubes, Flanges, Pipe Fittings, Forged Fittings, Sheets and Plates, catering to various industries in Canberra, Australia.
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