BRIGHT STEEL BARS AND SECTIONS (STANDARD QUALITY)

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Comparable Standards:

1. INDIAN : 18:9550-2001

Suggested/Probable Suppliers And Grades:

Refer plant vendors list

User Plant References:

1. BHOPAL : PS 101 12
BP 101 72
2. HEEP, HARDWAR : 0500.053
3. HYDERABAD : HY 021 02 99
 BRIGHT STEEL BARS AND SECTIONS (STANDARD QUALITY)

1.0 GENERAL:

This specification governs the quality requirements of Bright Steel Bars and Sections of
standard quality, such as I-beams and equal angles required in very small sections.

2.0 APPLICATION:

Bars are used in the manufacture of threaded and machined components for general
engineering purposes. Sections are used as stator spacer plate vents in generators.
3.0 CONDITION OF DELIVERY:

3.1 Round Bars - Class 4, surface quality.

Upto 50 mm diameter - Cold drawn.

Above 50mm diameter - Cold drawn of Hot rolled, turned and polished

3.2 Rectangular/Square/Hexagonal Bars - Class 3, surface quality.

All sizes - Cold drawn

3.3 Sections - Class 4, surface quality.

All sizes - Cold drawn

3.4 Bars and sections shall be straight, with their ends sheared, square and true and shall have a
smooth surface.

3.5 The bars and sections shall be given a clear temporary rust preventive (TRP) coating to avoid
corrosion during transit and storage.

Black TRP coating is not acceptable.

Clear TRP used shall be free from pungent smell.
The following clear TRP's are suggested:

i) Servo RP 150 - M/s Indian Oil Corporation

ii) HE -1612 - M/s. BHEL, Bhopal
iii) Rustilo DW-901 - M/s. Indrol Lubricants and Specialties Ltd.
iv) Rustpro Special - M/s. Tide water oil GO.
v) Any other clear TRP conforming to IS: 1154
4.0 COMPLIANCE WITH NATIONAL STANDARDS:

The material shall comply with the requirements of the following National standard and also
meet the requirements of this specification.

IS : 9550 - 2001 : Bright steel bars

5.0 DIMENSIONS AND TOLERANCES :

5.1 Sizes:
Bars shall be supplied to the dimensions specified in BHEL order.
5.2 Tolerances:

5.2.1 Rectangular/Square/Hexagonal/Flat Bars:

Unless otherwise specified, tolerances on dimensions shall be as follows:

For drawn round bars and turned bars h10 to table 2 of IS:9550.

For hexagonal and square drawn bars upto and including 80mm hi 1 and above 80mm h12
according to table 2 of IS:9550.

For drawn flats in accordance with table 3 and 4 of IS:9550.

For ground products in accordance with table 1 and 2 of IS:9550.

5.2.2 Sections:

As specified in BHEL order/drawing.

5.3 Length:

Bar and sections shall be supplied in lengths of 2.5 to 4.5 meters with maximum 10% of
shorts of not less than 1.5 meters.
5.4 Straightness:

Unless otherwise agreed to, the permissible deviation shall not exceed 1.5mm in any one
meter length. Bars and sections shall be free from twists and bends.
6.0 MATERIAL:
The rolled bars used for purpose of producing the bright bars shall be such, so as to ensure
freedom from segregation, piping and other harmful defects.
7.0 MANUFACTURE:
Steel shall be manufactured by the open-hearth, electric, basic oxygen or a combination of
these processes.
8.0 FREEDOM FOR DEFECTS :
All finished steel bars and section shall be sound and free from internal and surface defects.
They shall be bright and clean.
9.0 SURFACE CONDITION:
9.1 Round Bars And Sections:
Shall be entirely free from cracks and other surface defects.
9.2 Rectangular/Square/Hexaqonal Bar-Type '3' Finish:
Shall comply with IS: 9550, Class 3 of table 5.
10.0 CHEMICAL COMPOSITION :
The melt analysis of steel and the permissible variation in the composition of the material from
the melt analysis shall be as follows:

Element Melt analysis, Permissible variation,

percent, max. percent,

Carbon 0.25 ± 0.02

Sulphur 0.040 + 0.005
Phosphorus 0.040 + 0.005

11.0 TEST SAMPLES:

One sample for chemical and tensile test shall be selected from finished steel for every
20,000 kg or part thereof, with a minimum one per heat.

12.0 MECHANICAL PROPERTIES :

When tested in accordance with IS: 1608, the test pieces shall show the following properties:

12.1 Rectangular/Square/Hexagonal/Section - Cold Drawn:

Tensile strength : 440 N/mm2, min

Elongation on 5.65 :
VSo gauge length : 8-20%
12.2 Round Bars:
12.2.1 Bars Upto 50 mm Diameter - Cold Drawn:

Tensile strength : 440 N/mm2, min

Elongation on 5.65 :
VSo gauge length : 8-20%

12.2.2 Bars Above 50 mm Diameter:

Cold drawn or hot rolled, turned and polished.

Hot rolled, turned

Property and polished Cold drawn

Tensile strength, min. : 410 N/mm2 440 N/mm2

OR
Elongation on 5.65 :
VSo gauge length : 23%, min 8-20%

13.0 TEST CERTIFICATES :

Three copies of test certificates shall be supplied, unless otherwise stated in the order.

In addition, to the above, the supplier shall ensure to enclose one copy of the test certificate
along with their dispatch documents to facilitate quick clearance of the material.
The test certificate shall bear the following information:
AA 101 12: Rev. No. 07
BHEL order No,

Supplier's Reference:
Name
Identification No.
Melt No.
Results of Tests:
Dimensional inspection.
Results of Chemical analysis and mechanical tests.
14.0 PACKING AND MARKING :
The material shall be suitably packed in bundles - polythene wrapped to prevent sagging,
corrosion and damage during transit. A suitable clear temporary rust preventive shall be
applied all the bars as per clause 3.5 above and finally dispatched in wooden boxes.
Each bar over 50 mm shall be stamped at one end with 'AA10112'. Bars 50 mm and below
shall be bundle together and tied with wire at 3 to 4 places along the length of the bar.
A metal label shall be securely attached to each bundle and shall bear the following
information:
AA 10112: Bright Steel Bars And Sections (Standard Quality)
BHEL Order No.
Consignment/Identification No.
Melt No.
Size and Weight.
Supplier's Name

15.0 REFERRED STANDARDS (Latest Publications Including Amendments):

1. IS: 1154 2. IS : 1608 3. IS:9550