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IRON BILLET
Westbrook Resources supplies premium grade, high purity Iron Billet to steel industries across the world. Our Iron Billet has the following chemical analysis:
Iron Billet | % |
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Fe | 99% min |
Iron Billet Packing & Size Options
At Westbrook Resources, we usually supply Iron Billet in either 1mt big bags or stacked and banded on pallets. Please specify your packing preferences with your enquiry. Our Iron Billet comes in 300mm bars.
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1mt big bags
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Stacked and banded on pallets
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300mm bars (approx 75mm x 80mm x 300mm)
About Iron Billets
Iron Billets are semi-finished products that serve as the foundational material for various forms of iron and steel products. They are cast from continuous casting of molten iron or rolled from blooms of hot charged iron sponge and are used for rolling into bars, rods and cross-sections. Iron Billets are essential in industries that require strength and durability making them a crucial material in manufacturing.
Iron Billet Production
The production process of Iron Billets begins with melting iron ore or iron sponge in a furnace, followed by a continuous casting method where the molten iron is shaped into long, uniform rectangular pieces. After casting, the billets undergo cooling and are then ready to use. Westbrook Resources supply very high purity Iron Billet with a minimum Iron content of 99%.
Uses of Iron Billet
Iron Billets are widely used across multiple industries due to their versatility. They are the primary material for producing construction steel, automotive components, and machinery parts. They are further melted into castings where precise alloying additions and low impurities are required. Additionally, Iron Billets can be processed into wire rods, bars, and pipes, making them essential alongside other Pure Metals in infrastructure projects and manufacturing sectors.
Key Properties of Iron Billet
Iron billets offer several key properties, such as high strength, durability, and malleability. Their uniform composition and ability to withstand high stress make them ideal for heavy-duty applications. At Westbrook Resources, as a trusted supplier, we ensure that our Iron Billets maintain consistent quality, meeting industry standards for performance and reliability.
Why Choose Westbrook For Iron Billet
Westbrook Resources are a globally trusted supplier of high quality Iron Billet.
We have storage facilities located in the United Kingdom, Africa, Europe, and North America, and are therefore strategically located to distribute Iron Billets and Pure Metals internationally.
We aim to be a reliable long-term partner by ensuring:
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Continuity of Supply
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Consistent Quality
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Highly Competitive Pricing
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Timely Deliveries
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World Class Service
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As trusted Iron Billet suppliers, we are efficient in meeting urgent customer demands, leveraging our extensive global distribution network to serve international industries.
Westbrook Resources are ISO 9001 compliant, Authorised Economic Operator accredited, hold numerous REACH registrations both in the UK and the EU (including Iron) and have several Turkish KKDIK pre-registrations. We have fiscal representation in several countries to facilitate deliveries direct to your plant.
Contact Us
Our team is on hand to meet all of your Iron Billet supply needs.
Contact us today to discuss your requirements. With decades of experience supplying the global steel industry with metals and ferro alloys, we are confident you will not receive a better service!
Iron Billet FAQs
What is the difference between a billet and a bloom?
Billets are smaller in size than blooms and whereas billets are rectangular in shape, blooms are cylindrical. Steel billets tend to be stronger with a higher tensile strength than steel blooms due to their smaller cross-sectional areas and fewer processing steps after extrusion or hot rolling.
Iron Billets can be hot rolled from larger sized blooms of iron sponge as an alternative production method to continuous casting.
Iron blooms also refer to iron ore refined in a bloomery, a primitive method of iron smelting used during the Iron Age up until its most recent use in the 19th century.
What advantages does continuous casting bring in the production of Iron Billets?
Continuous casting involves a continuous flow of molten metal enabling uninterrupted production of Iron Billets. This process prevents the formation of defects and impurities that may arise during conventional casting methods and is a faster and more efficient process with less wastage.
What is the benefit of using Iron Billets over Direct Reduced Iron (DRI)?
Direct reduced iron is a form of iron sponge generated from processing iron ore to remove impurities and iron oxide. The iron content of DRI/iron sponge is around 90 to 94% so it is less pure than Iron Billet (>99% Iron) and therefore more comparable to Pig Iron, although it has a lower Carbon content than Pig Iron.
In addition, the grain structure of Iron Billet is very fine making it stronger and there is no porosity in Iron Billet like there is in iron sponge/DRI. The rectangular shape of Iron Billet facilitates easier handling and storage.
