Baimaoxing Baimaoxing

OEM Ck15 Steel Round Bar Manufacturer & Factory

Your Strategic Global Partner for Precision-Engineered Case-Hardening Steel (DIN 1.1141) Solutions and Industry 4.0 Manufacturing Excellence.

Ck15 Steel: Technical Whitepaper & Engineering Depth

As a leading OEM Ck15 Steel Round Bar Manufacturer & Factory, Shandong Baimaoxing Iron and Steel Co., Ltd. recognizes that precision in material science is the foundation of industrial reliability. Ck15 steel (Material No. 1.1141) is a low-carbon, case-hardening steel widely utilized in mechanical engineering and automotive components. Known for its exceptional balance of core toughness and surface hardness after carburizing, it remains a cornerstone for high-performance shafts, pins, and small gears.

Chemical Composition & Material Integrity

Our factory implements rigorous spectroscopic analysis to ensure every batch of Ck15 meets the strict DIN 17210 and EN 10084 standards. The chemical precision of our round bars ensures predictable results during heat treatment:

Element Carbon (C) Silicon (Si) Manganese (Mn) Phosphorus (P) Sulfur (S)
Content (%) 0.12 - 0.18 max 0.40 0.30 - 0.60 max 0.035 max 0.035

The low carbon content facilitates excellent weldability and forgeability, while our controlled degassing process minimizes non-metallic inclusions, significantly enhancing the fatigue life of the end products.

Technical Roadmap & Future Outlook

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Nano-Scale Grain Refinement

Our R&D department is currently integrating micro-alloying techniques using Trace elements (Vanadium and Niobium) to refine grain structures, improving the impact strength of Ck15 at sub-zero temperatures.

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Digital Twin Metallurgy

By 2025, we aim to provide every client with a "Digital Material Passport," simulating the exact heat treatment response of each specific heat number before the steel leaves our warehouse.

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Net-Zero Steel Initiative

We are transitioning to Hydrogen-based reduction processes in our upstream supply chain to offer "Green Ck15," reducing the carbon footprint by 40% for our European and North American partners.

Macro-Industry Solutions & Strategic Applications

Ck15 Industry Application

Precision Automotive Engineering

In the transition to Electric Vehicles (EVs), the demand for high-torque, lightweight shafts has skyrocketed. Our Ck15 Steel Round Bar offers the perfect substrate for precision-ground components that require high dimensional stability.

Industrial Automation & Robotics

The "Industry 4.0" wave requires robots with high repeatability. We provide Ck15 bars with specialized cold-drawn finishes (h9, h10, h11 tolerances) to ensure seamless integration into automated CNC lathe feeding systems.

Energy & Infrastructure

From solar tracker pivots to wind turbine secondary fasteners, the reliability of our case-hardened steel ensures structural integrity in harsh environmental conditions.

China Factory 4.0: Supply Chain Resilience

Shandong Baimaoxing leverages "Smart Factory" integration to ensure 100% traceability and efficiency.

AI-Driven Quality Control

Automated Ultrasonic Testing (UT) and Eddy Current Testing (ET) integrated into the production line to detect internal defects and surface cracks in real-time.

Predictive Logistics

Our ERP system uses machine learning to predict lead times based on global shipping congestion data, ensuring our OEM partners never face a line-down situation.

Dynamic Customization

Whether you require specific lengths (cut-to-size), custom heat treatment (Normalizing, Annealing, or Quenching), or specialized surface coatings, our agile production lines adapt instantly.

Localization Support & Global Compliance

European Standards (EN)

Full compliance with EN 10084, providing 3.1 or 3.2 Material Test Certificates (MTC) with every shipment.

American Standards (ASTM/SAE)

Cross-referenced equivalents for SAE 1015, ensuring engineers can specify our products in US-designed projects.

Environmental Compliance

ROHS and REACH compliant. We ensure our chemical handling and waste management exceed international environmental safety benchmarks.

50,000+ Annual Tonnage
65+ Countries Exported
0.02% Quality Claim Rate
24/7 Technical Support

About Us

Shandong Baimaoxing Iron and Steel Co., Ltd. is located in Liaocheng City, Shandong Province, China. We are a large steel supplier specializing in research and development, processing, sales, and technical services. Our business covers steel pipes, steel plates, round bars, steel coils, angle bars, flat bars, I-beams, stainless steel plates, stainless steel coils, stainless steel pipes, copper plates, and copper bars, Copper tubes, aluminum plates, aluminum tubes, aluminum coils, aluminum rods, titanium plates, titanium tubes, titanium coils, titanium rods, galvanized steel coils, PPGI, etc.

Baimaoxing adopts a scientific management model, and its products are widely used in industries such as aerospace, military equipment, petrochemicals, automotive parts, shipbuilding, precision machining, transportation and rail, engineering machinery, electrical equipment, packaging machinery, etc.

Why Choose Us

  • One-stop Services: We provide customers with steel and its deep processed products, as well as customized, specialized, and one-stop services.
  • Outstanding Professionals: Tonghui (our manufacturing division) has a large number of outstanding professionals with many years of work experience.
  • Certification: The company has obtained ISO9001:2015 certification, and some products have obtained SGS environmental testing reports, which comply with the EU ROHS standard.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the main advantage of Ck15 over C45 steel?

Ck15 is a case-hardening steel with lower carbon content, making it much easier to weld and cold-form. It is designed to be carburized to create a hard wear-resistant surface while maintaining a tough, ductile core, whereas C45 is a medium-carbon steel used for quenching and tempering for uniform hardness.

Can you provide Ck15 round bars with h9 tolerance?

Yes, our factory specializes in precision cold-drawing. we can provide tolerances from h9 to h11 for seamless integration into automatic machining centers.

Do you support third-party inspection (TPI)?

Absolutely. We regularly work with SGS, BV, and Lloyd's Register to provide independent verification of chemical and mechanical properties for our global clients.

What is the minimum order quantity (MOQ) for OEM orders?

For standard sizes, our MOQ is as low as 1 ton. For custom chemical compositions or non-standard diameters, please contact our sales team for a specific consultation.

Factory Tour & Production Excellence

Factory Operation Steel Equipment R&D Center Machine Testing Packaging Quality Control