Lead Bar Manufacturer,Supplier and Exporter in India
Product Code : EL-MWLE-13087
Jlab Export is a leading Lead Bar Manufacturer,and suppliers in India
A lead bar is a heavy, soft block that workshops use as a backing when sheet metal is punched, domed or shaped. Lead gives under the blow instead of bouncing back, so the work is supported without being marked by a hard surface. This flat bar is 1 inch (25.4 mm) thick and 6 inches (152 mm) long.
Specifications
| Form | Flat bar |
| Thickness | 1 in (25.4 mm) |
| Length | 6 in (152 mm) |
| Colour | Silver |
| Minimum order quantity | 50 units |
| Dispatch time | Usually 3–5 working days |
| Manufacturer | JLab (Jain Laboratory Instruments Pvt Ltd), Ambala, India |
Workshop Practice on a Lead Bar
In sheet-metal classes, students cut a disc of Aluminium Sheet and lay it on the bar. They beat a shallow dish into it with the ball peen hammer from the Hammer (Ball Peen, Cross Peen, Straight Peen, Setting) Set. Working from the edge inwards in rings, they see how the metal stretches and thins as it is hollowed.
A physics or engineering class can also use the bar for a density exercise. Students measure the width with a Vernier Caliper 0-300 mm, work out the volume, weigh the bar and compare the result with the known density of lead.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a lead bar used for in a workshop?
Mainly as a soft backing block. Sheet metal laid on lead can be punched, domed or bent without being dented by a hard anvil, because the lead absorbs the blow instead of springing back.
Why does the bar get dented in use?
Lead is very soft, so every blow leaves a mark. That softness is what makes it a good backing. When the face becomes too uneven, it can be dressed flat again with a mallet.
What precautions are needed when handling lead?
Lead is toxic if swallowed or breathed in as dust or fume. Wear gloves or wash your hands after handling the bar, keep food off the bench, and do not file, grind or melt it without good ventilation.
How do students work out the density of the bar?
Multiply thickness, width and length to get the volume, then divide the mass from a balance by that volume. Convert the inch sizes to centimetres first, so the answer comes out in grams per cubic centimetre.
Other Metalwork Hand Tools
- Mallet Hammer (solid rubber)
- Engineering Hammer
- Bench Vice (with copper or lead grips)
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Last updated: 5 November 2026
