Carbon Steel Products Supplier and Exporter in India
Simco Metal Industries is a prominent Carbon Steel Products Manufacturer, Supplier, and Exporter in India, offering a wide range of Carbon Steel Pipes, Tubes, Plates, Sheets, Flanges, Fittings, and Fasteners. Our carbon steel products are known for superior strength, toughness, and reliability. Manufactured as per ASTM and ASME standards, they are widely used in oil & gas, power plants, construction, petrochemical, and marine industries for high-performance applications.
Types of Carbon Steel
Carbon steel is classified into four main types based on its carbon content. The amount of carbon significantly influences the steel's hardness, strength, and ductility.
Types of Carbon Steel
- Low Carbon Steel (Mild Steel): Highly ductile, formable, and easy to weld, ideal for a wide range of everyday items.
- Medium Carbon Steel: Good balance of strength and ductility, often heat-treated for enhanced mechanical properties.
- High Carbon Steel: Very strong and hard but less ductile, suitable for high-wear applications.
- Ultra-High Carbon Steel: Highest carbon content, extremely hard but brittle.
Carbon Steel Chemical Composition
Carbon steel is an alloy of iron and carbon, with small amounts of other elements like manganese, sulfur, phosphorus, and silicon to enhance its properties.
Low Carbon Steel Chemical Composition
Low carbon steel is easy to shape and weld, making it a common choice for general construction.
| Grade |
UNS Number |
C (max) |
Mn (max) |
S (max) |
P (max) |
| 1010 | G10100 | 0.08-0.13% | 0.30-0.60% | 0.05% | 0.04% |
| 1018 | G10180 | 0.14-0.20% | 0.60-0.90% | 0.05% | 0.04% |
| 1020 | G10200 | 0.17-0.23% | 0.30-0.60% | 0.05% | 0.04% |
Medium Carbon Steel Chemical Composition
| Grade |
UNS Number |
C (max) |
Mn (max) |
S (max) |
P (max) |
| 1045 | G10450 | 0.43-0.50% | 0.60-0.90% | 0.05% | 0.04% |
| 1060 | G10600 | 0.55-0.65% | 0.60-0.90% | 0.05% | 0.04% |
High Carbon Steel Chemical Composition
| Grade |
UNS Number |
C (max) |
Mn (max) |
S (max) |
P (max) |
| 1080 | G10800 | 0.75–0.88% | 0.60–0.90% | 0.05% | 0.04% |
| 1095 | G10950 | 0.90–1.03% | 0.30–0.50% | 0.05% | 0.04% |
Mechanical Properties of Carbon Steel
| Alloy Type |
AISI Grade |
Carbon Content |
Yield Strength (MPa) |
Tensile Strength (MPa) |
Ductility (% elongation) |
| Low | 1010 | 0.10% | 180 | 325 | 28 |
| Low | 1020 | 0.20% | 205 | 380 | 25 |
| Low | A36 | 0.29% | 220 | 400 | 23 |
| Medium | 1040 | 0.37–0.44% | 415 | 620 | 25 |
| High | 1080 | 0.75–0.88% | 440 | 924 | 12 |
| High | 1095 | 0.90–1.04% | 380 | 665 | 10 |
Carbon Steel Grades
- A36: Popular structural steel grade for construction and general fabrication.
- 1018: Low carbon steel known for weldability and machinability.
- 1045: Medium carbon steel used for shafts, gears, bolts.
- 1095: High carbon steel for tools and springs with excellent hardness and wear resistance.
Carbon Steel Applications
- A36: Construction and fabrication.
- 1018: Weldable and machinable applications.
- 1045: Heavy-duty components.
- 1095: Tools, springs, and high-wear applications.
