George Metals, based in Houston, USA, is a well-respected manufacturer and supplier of top-notch SAE 1541 Round Bars and Rods. These products are designed for durability, strength, and machinability, making them perfect for tough engineering and structural tasks. SAE 1541 is a medium carbon, high manganese steel that’s commonly found in automotive and mechanical components that need to withstand higher strength and wear. At George Metals, we craft these round bars and rods with precision, following ASTM A29/A29M and SAE standards. Our offerings come in a variety of sizes and finishes, catering to industries like automotive, construction, agricultural machinery, and general engineering.
SAE 1541 Round Bars and Rods from George Metals are made up of about 0.38–0.44% carbon, 1.35–1.65% manganese, along with trace amounts of phosphorus and sulfur. This specific blend boosts strength and hardenability, especially after heat treatment. These bars boast a tensile strength ranging from 620–880 MPa and a yield strength of around 380–560 MPa, along with impressive fatigue resistance. Typically, SAE 1541 is utilized in either the normalized or quenched and tempered state. At George Metals, we maintain strict quality control, conducting tests on mechanical properties, chemical composition, and surface finish to ensure a reliable product that can handle high-stress applications.
| application | Manufacturing |
| Material | Carbon Steel |
| Finish | Polished |
| Length | 6 Meter (m) |
| Grade | SAE 1541 |
Component | Weight % |
C | Max 0.44 |
Fe | 97.82 – 98.29 |
Mn | 1.35-1.65 |
P | Max 0.040 |
S | Max 0.050 |
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Mechanical Properties |
Metric |
English |
Comments |
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Hardness, Brinell |
>= 207 |
>= 207 |
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Tensile Strength, Ultimate |
>= 706.7 MPa |
>= 102500 psi |
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Tensile Strength, Yield |
>= 600 MPa |
>= 87000 psi |
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Elongation at Break |
>= 10 % |
>= 10 % |
in 2 in. (50 mm) |
|
Reduction of Area |
>= 30 % |
>= 30 % |
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|
Modulus of Elasticity |
200 GPa |
29000 ksi |
Typical Carbon Steel |
|
Poissons Ratio |
0.29 |
0.29 |
Typical Carbon Steel |
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Machinability |
45.00% |
45.00% |
Cold Drawn AISI 1212 = 100% |
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Shear Modulus |
78.0 GPa |
11300 ksi |
Typical Carbon Steel |
George Metals’ SAE 1541 Round Bars and Rods find their way into various sectors, including automotive, agriculture, construction, and manufacturing, thanks to their remarkable strength and wear resistance. You’ll often see them used in applications like axles, shafts, gears, connecting rods, crankshafts, bolts, spindles, and forged parts. Their high carbon and manganese content makes them ideal for heat treatment, which boosts durability and fatigue performance under dynamic loads. Additionally, they’re utilized in machine building, railroad equipment, and heavy-duty structural components. With outstanding machinability, these bars and rods are a reliable choice for demanding applications.






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