Cold Roll Hex Bar 12L14 Cold Drawn offer high ductility and ease of machining due to the addition of lead. 12L14 is slightly weaker than other alloy steels as a result. It is typically used in high-speed screw machine products and other high-speed machines.

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Max Length
144
Across Flats
0.5625
Alloy
12L14
Production Method
Cold Finish
Metal Type
Carbon Steel
Shape
Bar-Hex
Yes
RoHS
Yes
REACH
Yes
Custom Cut Warehouse
1
Weight/Lineal Foot
0.94 pounds
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Mechanical Properties

Density g/cm^3
8
Ultimate Tensile Strength KSI
78
Yield Tensile Strength KSI
60
Rockwell Hardness B Scale
84
Brinell Hardness 3000 kg load
163
Elongation % in 2 in.
10
Machinability %
160
Shear Strength KSI
53
Melting Point °F
2580 - 2650
Electrical Conductivity % IACS
7
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Chemistry Information : 12L14 Carbon Steel

Element
Percentage
Element
Percentage
Element
Percentage
C
0.15  max
Fe
97.91 - 98.7
Mn
0.85 - 1.15
P
0.04 - 0.09
Pb
0.15 - 0.35
S
0.26 - 0.35

The 12L14 cold finish carbon steel hex bar is available in lengths from 12 inches up to a maximum of 144 inches, with an across flats measurement of 0.5625 inches.

Yes, the 12L14 alloy offers high ductility and excellent machinability due to the addition of lead, making it ideal for high-speed screw machine products and other machining uses.

Custom cut lengths are available from the warehouse, and a material test report (MTR) is provided with this product for quality assurance.

This carbon steel hex bar complies with RoHS and REACH standards, ensuring it meets important environmental and safety regulations.

The shipping weight varies by length, starting at approximately 0.94 lb for a 12-inch piece and increasing proportionally up to about 11.28 lb for a 144-inch length.

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