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Chrome

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Induction-hardened 1045 chrome round bar, cut to your length and shipped across Canada.

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Gary S. Verified BuyerCarbon Steel Sheet 1/8" 44W

Good prices, high quality and very fast delivery who could ask for more -certainly not me

Kathleen D. Verified BuyerAluminum Square Tube 1-1/4" x .120" 6061 T6 Round Corner

Was as described and arrived in 3 days. It is hard to find a company that will sell small orders and this is appreciated thanks.

Gilles D. Verified BuyerStainless Steel Sheets 16GA .063 304 2B

A1, great items cut at the right size. Would order again!

Robert L. Verified BuyerAluminum Flat Bar 3/4" x 8" 6061 T6

Arrived quickly and cut to length specified. Happy Customer.

Patrick C. Verified BuyerAluminum Sheet Checker Plate 1/8" 3003

I always wondered if anyone sold custom cuts of checkerplate aluminum...... SUPRISE i found the place. Fair price ... fast shipping and excaltly what I needed. Highly recommend these guys for all you checkerplate needs!

Timber E. Verified BuyerStainless Steel Round 5/8" 304 ST

Shipping was excellent. Fast, well packaged and protected.

Timber Verified BuyerStainless Steel Sheets 20GA .037" 304 2B

Shipping was fast and efficient. Material arrived well packaged and protected.

Kyle L. Verified BuyerCarbon Steel Square Tube 4" x 1/4" 44W

Good prices and fast shipping

Robert L. Verified BuyerCarbon Steel Hex Bar 1-3/4" 1018 Cold Finish

Fast shipping and as expected!

Judy H. Verified BuyerStainless Steel Round 3/8" 304 ST

Cut to proper size. Wrapped well for shipping and quick shipping as well. Easy process to order. I hope you continue to grow!!

Mackenzie R. Verified BuyerAluminum Round Bar 3" 6061 T6

Easy hassle free service with a quick delivery. Received my correct order and the quality was as expected.

Maxime F. Verified BuyerAluminum Sheet Checker Plate 1/16" 3003

Great products ! Amazing service and fast shipping !! Thank you !!!

Greg E. Verified BuyerCarbon Steel Mechanical Tube 1" x 1/2" 1026 Cold Rolled

Always great :)

Francois L. Verified BuyerCarbon Steel Round Bar 7/8" 4140 Hot Rolled Annealed

The bar is exactly as expected and the shipping was reasonable and fast. Thanks!

Paul S. Verified BuyerStainless Steel Angle 1/4" x 1" x 1" 304

Shipped on time, exact measurements and couldn’t be happier with the product and service

James A. Verified BuyerCarbon Steel Flat Bar 1/4" x 1" 44W

Best service, cut to order, so helpful. A joy to work with!

Daniel M. Verified BuyerAluminum Square Tube 2" x .12" 6063 T5

Good pricing, easy online ordering, hassle free on-time shipping. Definitely a positive trouble free experience!

Maxime Verified BuyerCarbon Steel Angle 1/8" x 1-1/4" x 1-1/4" 44W

Very simple to order various parts for a small project and know how much it would cost before commiting to it. I was able to quickly plan and build a small forge and have metal to forge.

Tyler S. Verified BuyerStainless Steel Square 1/4" 304 ST

great website, easy to navigate, found material that my larger supplier was no longer carrying. I will definitely be ordering again

Colin M. Verified BuyerCarbon Steel Angle 1/4" x 2" x 1-1/2" 44W

Fast, quick, and easy. So easy to just order exactly what you need rather than arguing with someone at a welding shop on what they think you need

Sheldon T. Verified BuyerAluminum Sheet 18GA .040" 5052 H32

Great product. Exactly as described. They are very easy to deal with and shipping was very quick. I'm very happy. I brush the aluminum and then UV print on it. It worked very well.

Ron L. Verified BuyerBrass Flat Bar 3/8" x 1-1/4" C360

Thanks to everyone at MRU. The brass flat bar and round bar I ordered is exactly what I needed. Excellent quality,service and price. The online site is easy to use.Much appreciated.

Matt S. Verified BuyerCarbon Steel Round Bar 1" 1018 Cold Finish

Good product. Good service.

Norval H. Verified BuyerCarbon Steel Square Tube 1" x .1" 44W

Exactly as described, delivered promptly - couldn't ask for more!

Ghislain B. Verified BuyerCarbon Steel Square Tube 2" x 3/16" 44W

Very good services, fast shipping. Overall very good supplier.

Pasqualino M. Verified BuyerAluminum Square Tube 2" x 1/8" 6061 T6 Round Corner

I am very grateful for the exceptional materials provided by Metals 'R' Us. They are a trustworthy source with top-notch quality. I look forward to ordering again, and while the shipping took a little time to reach me, the quality of the product makes it worth the wait. Thank you for being a reliable supplier.

G. J. Verified BuyerAluminum Flat Bar 1/2" x 4" 6061 T6

Great service and fast delivery! Always nice ordering from MetalsRUs.

Costa M. Verified BuyerAluminum Round Bar 3-1/4" 6061 T6

Good quality

mario c. Verified BuyerCarbon Steel Round Bar 1-3/8" 44W Hot Rolled

Fast delivery and good quality

Luke L. Verified BuyerStainless Steel Round 3/8" 304 ST

Very good prices, prompt shipping and don't forget to us the discount code :)

SCOTT O. Verified BuyerAluminum Square Tube 2" x 1/4" 6061 T6 Round Corner

Order was processed and shipped quickly. Looks good.

Jeffrey M. Verified BuyerCarbon Steel Flat Bar 3/16" x 2" 44W

The on line experience is good with lots of selection and the process was very smooth

Fred K. Verified BuyerBrass Flat Bar 3/16" x 2" C360

Ordered some 2" brass to use as decorative re-inforcement on a piece of furniture. Product came as ordered, well protected during shipping. Will use again.

Doug M. Verified BuyerAluminum Channel 5" x 2" x 9/32" 6061 T6

Needed 5"×2" aluminum channel as a backer for dinghy davit system on 41' Chris*Craft. Quick delivery .... just what i needed. 5 star service.... Thx 😊

Daniel J. Verified BuyerAluminum Round Bar 5" 6061 T6

I love to buy from them; prices are on the website, no need to ask for a quote.

Russell L. Verified BuyerCarbon Steel Round Bar 1-1/2" 1045 Precision Ground A108

Excellent

Ben B. Verified BuyerCarbon Steel Round Bar 1-3/8" 1018 Cold Finish

Great sevice and selection shop from the couch and delivery to the door

Kolin P. Verified BuyerStainless Steel Pipe 3" NPS x Schedule 40 304

Easy to order online. Shipped quickly. Seems very high-quality. Happy with the product.

Peter K. Verified BuyerAluminum Round Bar 3/8" 6061 T6

As a home hobbyist I couldn't find exactly what I wanted locally. Luckily I discovered Metals 'R' Us which supplied me exactly what I wanted in the exact size I needed. I would/will definately is them again.

Wade T. Verified BuyerAluminum Sheet 18GA .040" 5052 H32

Exactly what was ordered arrived in time said. Perfect.

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About our chrome

Chrome round bar is 1045 steel with a hard chrome surface: what you buy for hydraulic cylinder rods, guide shafts, and rollers. The chrome takes the wear and protects the seals; the steel core takes the load.

It's all round bar, in the common rod and shaft diameters, cut to the inch you need. Repairing a cylinder? Measure the rod diameter, not the bore, and call 902-468-1112 if you want a second opinion before ordering.

What is induction-hardened chrome bar?

Shafting, ready to run. It starts as 1045 steel round bar, gets induction-hardened so the skin resists wear, then chrome-plated so seals glide and the surface holds up. Hard outside, tough steel core inside. If you're rebuilding a hydraulic cylinder rod, making a linear shaft, or replacing a wear pin, this is the bar made for it.

Chrome rod or stainless rod?

Pick by enemy. If the enemy is wear, seals, and abrasion, chrome wins: that's its whole design. If the enemy is corrosion, salt spray on deck hardware, washdown chemistry, buy stainless round bar instead. A chrome rod's working surface shrugs off weather in service, but it's still a steel bar underneath: treat cut ends and keyways like carbon steel, because they'll rust if you don't.

Can you cut and machine it?

We cut it to your length on our saws, to ±1/8″, free, up to 96″ online. Machining is where the hardened skin earns respect: it's tough on ordinary tooling, so plan for carbide if you're turning or threading the ends. Or ask us about the job first and we'll tell you straight what it needs.

What does it cost?

As of June 2026, a 12″ piece of 1/2″ induction-hardened chrome bar runs $16.65 CAD. Sizes step up from there: 5/8″ at $20.35, 3/4″ at $21.41, and on up. Prices update daily. Type your length in inches and the price shows before you commit; lengths past 96″ move by quote, up to 21 ft.

Common questions

What is chrome bar used for?
Hydraulic and pneumatic cylinder rods, linear shafts, wear pins, and rollers: anywhere a hard, smooth surface runs against seals or bushings.
Will chrome bar rust?
The chrome working surface holds up well in service. The cut ends and any machined features are bare steel, so oil or paint them like you would any 1045 bar.
Can I machine the ends myself?
Yes, with respect for the hardened skin: carbide tooling for turning or threading. We cut to length on the saw; the end work is yours or quoted through the shop.
What sizes do you stock?
Induction-hardened 1045 chrome round bar from 1/2″ up, cut to your length up to 96″ online. Longer runs move by quote, up to 21 ft.