Tube stainless steel 1020

for the aerospace industry

1020 (UNS G10200) is a plain carbon steel with moderate strength and limited hardenability. CASE HARDENED STEEL The alloy applications in general engineering and some motorsports where required performance requirements are relatively low and strength to weight ratios less important. The material has a good combination of strength and ductility and can be hardened or carburised. 1020 is commonly used in the case hardened condition CHARACTERISTICS 1020 (UNS G10200) alloy tubes offer a good combination of strength and ductility. The alloy has good machinability, is easily welded and is ideal for simple structural applications. The material offers limited hardenability. TYPICAL APPLICATIONS Commercial applications for this engineering material include: ShaftsChainsLightly stressed gearsPinsHard wearing surfacesCase Hardened components where core strength is essential We stock 1020 in round tube and rectangular tube. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE Our knowledgeable staff and resident metallurgists will be pleased to assist you further on any technical topic. Smiths Metal Centres Limited also boasts an in-house UKAS Accredited Testing Laboratory which is unique within the multi-metal and plastic stockholding sector. We believe this underlines our total commitment to quality and our ethos of being the complete service provider.