VIKING 100™
High-strength and good machineability make Viking 100™ an excellent choice for demanding applications. Nelsen Steel starts with special chemistry grade 1144 SBQ hot rolled bars, and processes these bars using proprietary die designs, engineered draw practices, special furnace treatments, and enhanced, non-destructive testing.
The result is a high-strength bar with excellent straightness, accurate dimensional characteristics, and machinability to keep your machines productive and your customers satisfied with outstanding performance in the field. Downloadable PDF
Typical Mechanical Properties
| Yield Strength | 100 ksi (min) |
| Tensile Strength | 115 ksi (min) |
| Elongation | 8%* |
| Reduction of Area | 25%** |
| Hardness | 30HRc |
** Diameters Over 2″ – 20% Reduction of Area
Size Range
| Rounds | .375″ – 4.5″ |
| Hexagons | .375″ – 2.5″ |
Chemistry: AISI Grade 1144
Also available in Grades 1045, 1050, 1141 & 1541
| Carbon | 0.40 – 0.48 |
| Manganese | 1.35 – 1.65 |
| Phosphorus | 0.040 max. |
| Sulfur | 0.24 – 0.33 |