Product and Application
TruSTRENGTH structural steel flats heat treated to 130 ksi yield strength, as well as other mechanical testing requirements. After heat treatment, product is intended for use in applications requiring a combination of high strength, weldability and toughness.
Available in thickness 1/4” - 2”, widths 3” - 12” and lengths up to 56’.
Mechanical Properties
| Yield Strength (0.2%) | 130 ksi (896 MPa) |
| Tensile Strength | 140 - 165 ksi (965 - 1138 MPa) |
| Elongation in 2” | 15% |
| Reduction of Area | 35% |
| Charpy V-Notch @ -40° F | 15 ft-lbs (20.3 J), average of 3 specimens, longitudinal |
| Methods | Mechanical tests in accordance with ASTM A370, latest revision |
| Frequency | Per heat, per size and per load |
* Minimum values unless otherwise noted.
Dimensional Tolerances
| Cross-Sectional Dimensions | Per ASTM A6, Table 26 (flats) |
| Length | Per ASTM A6, Table 30 |
| Width | Per ASTM A6 |
| Straightness | 1/8" in 5' maxiumum deviation |
Chemical Composition
| C | Mn | P | S | Si | Cu | Ni | Cr | Mo | |
| Min | 0.14 | 0.90 | - | - | 0.15 | - | - | 0.40 | - |
| Max | 0.22 | 1.55 | 0.035 | 0.040 | 0.40 | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.70 | 0.50 |
| CE* (typical): | 0.57 | *Carbon Equivalency calculated using the following formula: CEV = C + Mn/6 + (Cr+Mo+V)/5 + (Ni+Cu)/15 | |||||||
Recommended Welding Practices
TruSTRENGTH 130 flat bar can be welded by conventional processes such as SMAW, SAW and GMAW, provided the weld procedures used are suitable for this grade and design of the welded structure. Proper weld procedures should include the following:
- Low Hydrogen conditions must be used.
- Preheating to 200-500 °F is required for heavy section (>0.750”), and is recommended for thinner sections to eliminate moisture.
- Slow cooling rates should be avoided to prevent low toughness in the heat-affected zone (HAZ).
*These statements are general guidelines. CMC Impact Metals is not responsible for the results of any welding work performed.
Standard Delivery Conditions
| Test Reports | Supplied with shipment for each production lot in the shipment. Reports include description of product and heat treatment processing, and heat number, heat treatment lot and chemical analysis of all elements listed from ladle analysis. |
QMS #: TD-CUS-401 | Last Revision: 10/01/2023