Home > Mild Steel > Mild Steel Grade > 1020 Mild Steel

1020 Mild Steel

Solitaire Steel & Engineering LLP offers 1020 Mild Steel, a high-quality, low-carbon steel known for its excellent balance of toughness, machinability, and weldability. 1020 steel is commonly used in industrial and manufacturing applications where strength, ease of fabrication, and cost-efficiency are key factors. It finds extensive use in automotive, structural, and machinery applications, making it a versatile choice across industries.

Table of Contents

Call Us

+91 9819046580

Email Us

solitairesteelllp@gmail.com

Key Features of 1020 Mild Steel

  • Enhanced Machinability: Ideal for components requiring precision machining.
  • Excellent Weldability: Suitable for a wide range of welding applications.
  • Good Balance of Strength and Ductility: Provides durability without sacrificing flexibility.
  • Wide Industrial Applications: Used in automotive parts, machinery, structural frameworks, and more.
  • Affordable and Reliable: A cost-effective solution for general-purpose use.

Product Specifications for 1020 Mild Steel

Product Type Standard Available Sizes Typical Applications
Sheets and Plates ASTM A108 Thickness: 1mm-20mm, Width: up to 3000mm, Length: up to 12m Automotive panels, structural supports
Pipes and Tubes ASTM A513 Diameter: 10mm-500mm, Length: up to 12m Conveyor rollers, hydraulic tubes
Bars and Rods ASTM A108 Diameter: 5mm-200mm Shafts, gears, machinery parts
Angles and Channels ASTM A36 Custom sizes available Frames, brackets, and support structures
Beams ASTM A36 Custom configurations available Building and load-bearing frameworks
Fittings ASTM A234 Standard and custom sizes Connectors in mechanical and piping assemblies

Physical Properties of 1020 Mild Steel

Property Value
Density 7.87 g/cm³
Modulus of Elasticity 205 GPa
Poisson’s Ratio 0.29
Melting Point 1480°C
Thermal Expansion 11.7 µm/m-°C
Thermal Conductivity 51.9 W/m-K

Mechanical Properties of 1020 Mild Steel

Property Value
Tensile Strength 410 MPa
Yield Strength 350 MPa
Elongation 15%
Hardness (Brinell) 111 HB
Shear Modulus 80 GPa

Electrical Properties of 1020 Mild Steel

Electrical Property Value
Electrical Resistivity 1.58 x 10^-7 Ω·m
Electrical Conductivity 6.33 x 10^6 S/m

Thermal Properties of 1020 Mild Steel

Thermal Property Value
Thermal Conductivity 51.9 W/m-K
Specific Heat Capacity 0.486 J/g-K
Thermal Expansion 11.7 µm/m-°C

Processing Properties of 1020 Mild Steel

Process Suitability
Machining Very Good
Welding Excellent
Forming Very Good
Heat Treatment Suitable for carburizing and hardening

Component Elements Properties of 1020 Mild Steel

Element Percentage (%)
Carbon (C) Max 0.20
Manganese (Mn) Max 0.6
Phosphorus (P) Max 0.04
Sulfur (S) Max 0.05
Iron (Fe) Balance

Comparison: 1020 Mild Steel vs. Other Mild Steels

Material Machinability Weldability Strength Applications
1020 Mild Steel High Excellent Moderate Shafts, machinery parts
1018 Mild Steel High Excellent Moderate Precision parts, pins
A36 Mild Steel Moderate Good Moderate Structural, construction
1045 Mild Steel Low Moderate High High-stress machinery parts

Price List for 1020 Mild Steel (in USD per kg)

Product Type Price Range (USD/kg)
1020 Sheets & Plates $1.2 – $1.5
1020 Pipes & Tubes $1.3 – $1.6
1020 Bars & Rods $1.1 – $1.5
1020 Angles & Channels $1.3 – $1.7
1020 Beams $1.4 – $1.8

Looking for reliable 1020 Mild Steel for your industrial needs? Solitaire Steel & Engineering LLP provides premium 1020 steel products with excellent machinability and strength. Contact us for a competitive quote today!