The length and allowable deviation of heat-treated bars are regarded as having a great influence on the performance of the bars. It is therefore very important to exercise proper control over these properties of the bars during production. The length and allowable deviation of heat-treated bars are specified in GB 13014-1991, which is a national standard of the People’s Republic of China.
The standard specifies the length and tolerances of the heat-treated bars produced by the national hot rolling industry. According to this standard, for steel bars of hot rolling or thermal treatment with a diameter of 8mm to 235mm, the length should not be less than 7.5 m, and should not be more than 13 m. The allowable deviation of the length should not exceed 0.05 percent of the length specified in the contract, or 10mm, whichever is greater.
In addition, in the table specified by GB 13014-1991, the length and allowable deviation of steel bars with a diameter greater than 80mm should also be given in the form of standard length. For example, the length of a steel bar with a diameter of 120 mm is 12 m, and the allowable deviation should not exceed 0.05 percent of the length specified in the contract, or 20mm, whichever is greater. Therefore, it is necessary to strictly control the length and allowable deviation of the steel bars during production.
The allowable deviation of the cross section of the heat-treated bars is also specified in GB 13014-1991. According to this standard, the allowable deviation of the cross section of the heat-treated bars should not exceed 5 percent of the cross sectional area specified in the contract. For example, for a steel bar with a nominal cross sectional area of 60mm2, the allowable deviation should not exceed 3mm2.
In addition to the length and allowable deviations of heat-treated bars, other properties of the bars must also be ensured. According to the national standard GB 13014-1991, the tensile strength, yield strength, and elongation of the bars should meet the requirements specified in the standard.
In conclusion, it is important to understand and observe the length and allowable deviations of heat-treated steel bars as stipulated in GB 13014-1991. It is also necessary to ensure all other requirements to guarantee the performance of the bars.