Bars are generally straight metal pieces with square, round or rectangular cross sections; Shafts are cylindrical bars that rotate in machinery and engines. They are widely used in different industries as bars and shafts; made of ferrous and non ferrous metals. Stainless steel, carbon steel, duplex and super-duplex steel are ferrous materials used when strength is required due to their high tensile strength. Important applications are made in construction, automotive or machinery industries.
There are many benefits that cannot be enjoyed from non-ferrous metals such as aluminium, copper, and brass, such as corrosion resistance, lightweight and good electricity conductivity. Non-ferrous materials are used in aerospace structures and constructional designs.
The cross-sectional area and material of each bar and shaft are determined by the component's intended application and the expected strength, durability and functionality. In construction projects and precision engineering applications, bars and shafts have become part of products and structures that we see in our daily lives.