05-0295 – Continental Girbau Half-Hard Steel Square Bar, 50mm x 50mm

The 05-0295 is a high-strength, cold-drawn steel square bar ("Carré Étiré") designed for the primary structural load-bearing assemblies of Continental Girbau flatwork finishing systems. Featuring a robust 50mm x 50mm (approx. 2" x 2") profile, this component serves as a critical frame member, torsion bar, or heavy-duty mounting pedestal. The "Mi Dur" (half-hard) steel classification provides the necessary yield strength to support the heavy weight of ironer rolls or large folder modules while retaining the vibration-damping characteristics essential for high-speed industrial laundry operations.

The cold-drawing process produces a bar with superior surface finish and precise squareness compared to hot-rolled steel. This precision is vital for maintaining the structural geometry of the machine, ensuring that parallel guide rails and drive shafts remain perfectly aligned over the life of the equipment.

Maintenance Tip: When welding or drilling this half-hard steel during frame repairs, ensure the piece is allowed to cool naturally. Rapid quenching can alter the "Mi Dur" tempered properties, leading to localized brittleness near the mounting holes.