Precision steel tubes and chrome-plated bars for the hydraulic industry
Max Metal is established as the largest distributor in Eastern Europe for the hydraulic industry by delivery volume and traded metal tonnage, and is a long-term partner for manufacturers working to clear technical specifications.
- Quality, short lead times, and reliable delivery execution.
- Own distribution and logistics infrastructure in Plovdiv - 7,500 sq.m.
- Technical and engineering consultation for accurate material selection by application.
- Cutting to specification on 5 Japanese AMADA machines for precision parts.
Product categories
Steel tubes, chrome-plated bars and tubes, cast iron, and round bars with clear technical parameters.
Seamless cold-drawn precision H8 tubes
Seamless E355+SR tubes to EN 10305-1 with H8 ID tolerance for hydraulic cylinders; oiled ID/OD.
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Electric-welded cold-drawn precision H9 tubes
Welded cold-drawn E355+C tubes to EN 10305-2 with H9 ID tolerance; eddy current tested.
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Seamless cold-drawn precision HPZ tubes
Precision cold-drawn seamless or welded HPZ tubes suitable for skiving and roller burnishing in hydraulic cylinder production.
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Precision cold-drawn seamless or welded HPZ tubes suitable for skiving and roller burnishing in hydraulic cylinder production.
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Seamless cold-drawn HPL hydraulic line tubes
Seamless cold-drawn precision HPL tubes in E235 to EN 10305-4 for hydraulic and pneumatic piping systems.
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Boiler tubes
Seamless hot-rolled boiler tubes for high-temperature and pressure applications in P265GHTC and P235GHTC grades to EN 10216-1.
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Seamless hot-rolled tubes for machining in E470 to EN 10294-1 and P265TR/P235TR to EN 10216-2.
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Seamless 42CrMo4 (+QT) tubes for highly loaded mechanical engineering applications, supplied to customer specification and available cut to length.
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Seamless steel tubes by customer size, steel grade, and technical requirements, with the option for cut-to-length processing on AMADA machines.
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Hard chrome-plated bars
Chrome-plated bars for hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders with Ra ≤ 0.20 μm, ISO f7 tolerance, in C45, 20MnV6, and 42CrMo4 grades.
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Induction-hardened chrome-plated bars
Induction-hardened and chrome-plated bars with increased wear resistance for heavily loaded hydraulic cylinders in C45, 20MnV6, and 42CrMo4 grades.
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Nickel-chrome plated bars
Nickel-chrome plating is suited to severe corrosive environments such as offshore, marine, wind, solar, aerospace, agriculture, mining, and oil and gas. Steel grades such as 20MnV6 or 38MnVS6, with low carbon content and good weldability, are among the most suitable bases for nickel-chrome plated products.
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Stainless chrome-plated bars
Stainless chrome-plated bars in AISI 304 and AISI 316 steels with a hard chrome layer for corrosive environments and hydraulic cylinders; polished and oiled.
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Nickel-chrome plating is suited to severe corrosive environments such as offshore, marine, wind, solar, aerospace, agriculture, mining, and oil and gas. Induction hardening adds higher wear resistance for heavy-duty service.
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Externally chrome-plated tubes
Externally chrome-plated precision tubes in E355+SR to EN 10305-1 for hydraulic cylinder production and piston bodies.
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Induction-hardened chrome-plated tubes
Induction-hardened externally chrome-plated tubes with increased surface hardness for heavily loaded hydraulic applications.
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Internally chrome-plated tubes
Internally chrome-plated tubes with a precision inner surface for hydraulic cylinder bodies with minimized friction.
→ View detailsNickel-chrome plated tubes
Nickel-chrome plating is suited to severe corrosive environments such as offshore, marine, wind, solar, aerospace, agriculture, mining, and oil and gas. Steel grades such as 20MnV6 or 38MnVS6, with low carbon content and good weldability, are among the most suitable bases for nickel-chrome plated products.
→ View detailsInduction-hardened nickel-chrome plated tubes
Nickel-chrome plating is suited to severe corrosive environments such as offshore, marine, wind, solar, aerospace, agriculture, mining, and oil and gas. Induction hardening adds higher surface durability for heavy-duty service.
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Hot-rolled round bars
Hot-rolled round steel bars for mechanical engineering and structural applications.
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Calibrated round bars
Cold-drawn calibrated round steel bars with precise h9/h11 tolerances for machining and automated production.
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Scraped bars
Scraped bars in C45, 20MnV6, and 42CrMo4 to EN 10277-2 with h9/h11 OD tolerance for hydraulic cylinders; straightened and oiled.
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Continuous cast iron – bars
Round EN-GJL and EN-GJS cast iron bars with high machinability for bushings, bearings, and hydraulic blocks.
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Continuous cast iron – squares
Square cast iron sections for stable machining, machine housings, and industrial parts.
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Cutting to length, technical consulting, stock planning, and delivery coordination for hydraulics and mechanical engineering.
Distribution center – Plovdiv
Distribution center – Plovdiv
Our own distribution center in Plovdiv has operated since 2018 and combines 7,500 sq.m of logistics and distribution space, covered storage, and AMADA cutting to specification.
- Covered storage with no corrosion risk
- Cutting to customer specification on 5 AMADA machines
- Wide size range and coordinated scheduled deliveries
Our advantages
Stable stock, AMADA cutting, and technical support for hydraulic and mechanical engineering manufacturers.
Frequently asked questions from manufacturers
Short answers on stock, cutting, logistics, and technical RFQs.
What products does Max Metal supply?
Max Metal supplies precision steel tubes, seamless steel tubes, chrome-plated bars and tubes, round bars, and continuous cast iron for the hydraulic industry and mechanical engineering.
Do you keep stock for recurring production needs?
Yes. The Plovdiv distribution center keeps a broad size range, covered storage, and coordinated deliveries for customers with recurring production schedules.
Can you cut tubes and bars to customer length?
Yes. Max Metal offers cutting of tubes and bars to customer specification on 5 Japanese AMADA machines in the Plovdiv distribution center.
What should an RFQ include?
The most useful RFQs specify the product type, dimensions, grade or standard, length, quantity, tolerance requirements, and delivery schedule. That makes the quotation faster and more precise.
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