Buy Medium Tensile Steel Online

Cut to Size. Packed. Delivered.

• We can custom cut lengths to the millimetre – minimum cut just 15 mm.
• Cut-to-size items are often available in-store while you wait, and online orders are processed the same day or the next day in most cases.
• Shorter cuts are cheaper to ship and sent via couriers or Australia Post.
• Large or long orders are delivered by our own delivery truck fleet in NSW or by national freight partners.

Work Smarter with Edcon Steel

Cut & Order Smart: Medium tensile bars are supplied in 6 m lengths, but Edcon can cut to size so you only buy what you need. Shorter lengths are easier to handle, cheaper to ship, and ready for use.

Weld with Care: 1045 medium tensile steel can be welded with proper preparation. Pre-heat before welding and allow controlled cooling to reduce the risk of cracking and improve weld strength.

Protect from Rust: Medium tensile steel is not corrosion resistant. For outdoor or exposed projects, apply primer and paint or a protective coating to help prevent rust over time.

Handle & Store Safely: Larger diameter bars are heavy and can roll. Use proper lifting equipment, store off the ground, and keep material dry to avoid surface corrosion.

Common Uses and Sectors: Medium Tensile Steel

Medium tensile steel (1045) is commonly used wherever a step up in strength and durability is needed from regular mild steel. In building and construction, these medium carbon steel bars often appear in supporting roles, such as machinery pins, high-strength dowels, or custom connection brackets that carry heavy loads. Unlike mild steel used for standard beams or steel handrails in structures, 1045 grade is chosen for components that need extra tensile strength or wear resistance.

In civil works and infrastructure, medium tensile steel is found in hydraulic rams, pump shafts, and motor parts, handling continuous stress and impact. Manufacturers and fabricators use 1045 bars for making gears, axles, drive shafts, and tooling that must endure greater wear and tear than mild steel could tolerate.