Cold reduced shafting” typically refers to steel shafts that have undergone a cold reduction process. Cold reduction involves passing the steel through rollers at or near room temperature to reduce its thickness and alter its mechanical properties. This process can enhance the shaft’s surface finish, dimensional accuracy, and overall quality.
Cold-reduced shafting is often used in applications where precise tolerances, smooth surface finishes, and improved straightness are essential. Common applications include the manufacturing of precision components, machinery parts, and various mechanical systems where high-quality shafts are required for optimal performance.
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Cold-reduced shafting is available in a range of diameters with tight dimensional tolerances and precision surface finishes. Contact our Sales Team to confirm current stock, available diameters, and lead times for your specific requirements.
Access diameter, tolerance class, surface finish, mass per meter, and weight per length data for all cold-reduced shafting sizes supplied by Regan Industrial — for precision mechanical and engineering applications across the Philippines.
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Common Questions
Cold reduced shafting differs from regular steel bars in terms of manufacturing process, precision, and surface quality.
• Cold reduced shafting is processed through cold finishing, resulting in tighter tolerances, a smoother surface, and improved strength.
• Regular steel bars are typically hot-rolled, making them less precise with a rougher finish.
With this, cold reduced shafting is ideal for precision applications like shafts and machinery parts, while regular steel bars are used for general construction and structural use.
Cold reduced shafting offers higher precision, a smoother surface finish, and improved strength. It also reduces the need for additional machining, saving time and costs. This makes it ideal for shafts and other precision components.
Cold reduced shafting is highly strong and durable due to its cold finishing process, typically boasting 20% to 50% higher tensile and yield strength compared to standard steel bars. This makes it well-suited for demanding applications requiring reliable performance, wear resistance, and long service life.
Looking for a specific diameter, tolerance class (h6, h7, h8, or h9), or custom cut lengths? Our Sales Team can confirm current stock, surface finish specifications, pricing, and lead times — fast and with no runaround.
