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Unalloyed titanium bars — commonly known as commercially pure (CP) titanium bars — are produced from titanium with minimal alloying additions, classified under grades GR1, GR2, GR3, and GR4 per ASTM B348. Their unique combination of low density, exceptional corrosion resistance, and biocompatibility makes them indispensable in demanding sectors including automotive performance and motorsport racing.
At only 4.51 g/cm³ — roughly 60% the weight of steel — unalloyed titanium bars dramatically reduce unsprung and rotating mass in automotive assemblies, directly improving acceleration, braking, and handling response.
GR1 and GR2 titanium bars form a stable, self-healing oxide layer that resists attack from road salts, brake fluids, coolants, and exhaust gases — critical for longevity in motorsport environments.
Maintaining structural integrity at elevated temperatures encountered in engine bays and braking systems, unalloyed titanium bars outperform aluminum and many specialty steels under sustained thermal cycling.
Formula 1, WRC, MotoGP, and endurance racing teams have long relied on unalloyed titanium bars for fasteners, suspension links, exhaust hangers, and structural components. The material's high specific strength — superior strength-to-weight ratio compared to steel — allows engineers to meet strict FIA weight regulations while maintaining or exceeding safety margins. As performance road cars increasingly adopt motorsport-derived technologies, demand for CP titanium bar in the broader automotive sector continues to accelerate.
The global titanium bar market for automotive and motorsport applications is experiencing robust growth, driven by electrification, lightweighting mandates, and the democratization of performance engineering.
Electric vehicle manufacturers are turning to unalloyed titanium bars for battery enclosure hardware, motor mount fasteners, and structural subframes. Titanium's non-magnetic properties and corrosion resistance make it ideal for high-voltage battery environments, while weight savings extend driving range — a key competitive metric.
Technologies validated in Formula 1, GT3, and endurance racing consistently migrate to performance road cars within 5–8 years. Titanium connecting rods, valve retainers, and wheel studs first proven on the track are now specified by OEM performance divisions at BMW M, Mercedes-AMG, and Porsche Motorsport for production vehicles.
China's titanium sponge production capacity — now exceeding 150,000 tons annually — has significantly reduced raw material costs, making unalloyed titanium bars more accessible to Tier-1 and Tier-2 automotive suppliers globally. This has catalyzed adoption in mid-range performance vehicles previously restricted to exotic marques.
CP titanium bar feedstock is increasingly processed into wire and powder for DED (Directed Energy Deposition) and SLM (Selective Laser Melting) additive manufacturing, enabling complex near-net-shape automotive components with minimal waste — a paradigm shift in how racing teams prototype and produce parts.
The titanium automotive fastener segment alone is projected to grow at a CAGR exceeding 7.5% through 2030. Unalloyed GR2 titanium bars serve as the primary feedstock for cold-headed fasteners used in engine, suspension, and chassis assemblies across performance and luxury automotive segments.
As automotive OEMs face increasing ESG pressure, titanium's 100% recyclability and exceptional service life (often exceeding the vehicle's operational lifespan) position unalloyed titanium bar as a strategically sustainable material choice — reducing total lifecycle environmental impact versus steel alternatives.
Unalloyed titanium bars serve a diverse and expanding range of functions in automotive performance and racing — from critical structural roles to precision-machined components where every gram matters.
GR2 unalloyed titanium bars are machined into connecting rods for high-revving naturally aspirated engines in Formula cars and motorcycle racing. The combination of low density and adequate strength reduces reciprocating mass, allowing engines to achieve higher RPM limits while maintaining structural safety factors. Valve retainers and spring seats machined from CP titanium bars reduce valve train inertia in endurance racing engines, contributing to improved throttle response and reduced wear at sustained high RPM.
Suspension components machined from unalloyed titanium bars offer significant unsprung weight reduction — directly improving wheel control, ride quality, and steering precision. Rally and touring car teams specify titanium suspension links and hub carriers where corrosion resistance in muddy, salty, and wet conditions is as important as weight savings. Anti-roll bar end links fabricated from GR2 titanium bar provide excellent fatigue resistance under the high-cycle loading characteristic of circuit racing.
Unalloyed titanium bars are machined into exhaust system hangers and mounting hardware that must withstand temperatures exceeding 600°C while resisting oxidation. GR2 titanium's thermal stability and corrosion resistance in high-temperature oxidizing environments make it the material of choice for exhaust mounting systems in GT and touring car racing. The weight savings versus stainless steel hangers — while marginal per unit — accumulate significantly across a full exhaust system.
CP titanium bar is precision-machined into brake caliper pistons for high-performance road and racing applications. Titanium's low thermal conductivity — approximately 1/6 that of steel — acts as a thermal barrier, reducing brake fluid temperature and minimizing the risk of vapor lock under heavy braking. Titanium brake mounting bolts and caliper hardware reduce corner weight while providing the corrosion resistance essential for vehicles exposed to brake dust and moisture over long service intervals.
Unalloyed titanium bars are used to manufacture wheel studs, lug bolts, and driveshaft end fittings in motorsport applications where rotational mass reduction delivers measurable performance gains. The elimination of corrosion-related seizure — a common failure mode with steel wheel hardware in racing environments — makes titanium wheel studs a reliability upgrade as much as a performance one. Several GT4 and GT3 class regulations now permit or mandate titanium wheel fasteners as a safety measure against cross-threading.
In prototype and sports car racing, unalloyed titanium bars are machined into rollcage mounting plates, aero device attachment hardware, and structural fasteners throughout the monocoque. The FIA mandates minimum weight standards for safety structures, but teams maximize the use of titanium hardware in non-structural ancillary mounting to achieve overall weight targets. Titanium's non-sparking properties also offer a safety advantage in fuel system and electrical mounting applications within racing vehicles.
Founded in 2001, ProX Metal is a high-tech enterprise specialising in the development, production and servicing of pure and alloy titanium materials. As a leading manufacturer of raw titanium materials, we focus on providing cost-effective, stable, high-end titanium materials applied in chemical, oil and gas, marine, electronics, and automotive performance fields. We are ISO 9001:2015 certified and hold 14 national patents.
ProX Metal possesses a complete titanium metal production chain, equipped with over 100 advanced machines, achieving an annual output of 8,000 tons of pure titanium and alloy materials. We offer comprehensive solutions spanning from standard products to customized offerings, committed to delivering the highest quality service to our customers worldwide — including the automotive performance and motorsport racing industries.
Complete titanium production chain with 100+ advanced machines and 8,000-ton annual output. Standard and custom solutions available.
ISO 9001:2015 certified with rigorous quality management systems meeting the highest safety and quality standards for titanium raw materials.
We have multiple titanium products for automotive performance, racing, and industrial applications
Grade: GR1, GR2
Standards: ASTM B265
Specifications: δ(0.3-12)mm*W500-2000mm*L
Supply Surface: Cold rolled bright finish, Cold rolled pickled finish, Hot rolled pickled finish, Black oxide-covered surface
Grade: GR1, GR2
Standards: ASTM B265
Specifications: δ(0.3-100mm)*W(400-3000mm)*L(800-20,000mm)
Surface: Cold-rolled bright finish, acid-washed finish, sandblasted finish
Condition: Annealed
Grade: GR1, GR2, GR7, GR12
Standards: ASTM B265
Specifications: δ(12mm-75mm)*W(1500-2500mm)*L(1000-12,000mm)
Custom request size is available.
Grade: Ti6Al4V, Ti6Al4V Eli, GR5, GR23
Standards: ASTM B265
Specifications: δ(0.5-75mm)*W(400-3000mm)*L(800-60,000mm)
Available on custom request.
Grade: Ti-5Al-2.5Sn
Standard: ASTM B265
Specifications: δ(0.5-50mm)*W(500-1500mm)*L(1000-20,000mm)
Meet customization requests.
Grade: Grade7 (Ti-0.2Pd)
Standards: ASTM B348
Specifications: Φ5-100mm*L2000-3000mm
Supply Surface: Polished, Lathe Machined, Black Oxidized
Production cuts available on request.
Grade: GR12 (Ti-0.3Mo-0.8Ni)
Standards: ASTM B348
Specifications: Φ5-100mm*L2000-3000mm
Supply Surface: Polished, Lathe Machined, Black Oxidized
Production cuts available on request.
Grade: Gr5, Ti6Al4V, Ti6Al4V Eli
Standards: ASTM B348
Specifications: Φ5-100mm*L3000mm
Supply Surface: Polished, Lathe Machined, Black Oxidized
Production cuts available on request.
Grade: GR1, GR2, GR3, GR4
Standards: ASTM B348
Specifications: Φ5-100mm*L3000mm
Supply Surface: Polished, Lathe Machined, Black Oxidized
Production cuts available on request.
Grade: GR2, GR5
Specifications: Hex GR2: H2.5–H7 / GR5: H14; Square: H6–18*6–18
Standard: ASTM B348
Supplied Surfaces: Polished, Lathe-Machined, Black Oxidized
Material: GR9 (Ti-3Al-2.5V)
Specifications: Diameter: 6-100mm * Length: 1500-3000mm
Supply Surfaces: Polished, Lathe-Machined, Black Oxidized
Custom specifications available on request.
Grade: Gr.1, Gr.2, Gr.5, Gr.7, Gr.12
Standards: ASTM B862
Specifications: Φ(6-200)*L(500-6000)mm
Supply Surface: Polished, pickled or coated finishes
Grade: Gr.1, Gr.2, Gr.5, Gr.7, Gr.12
Standards: ASTM B338, ASTM B861
Specifications: Φ(3-110)*L(500-6000)mm
Production cuts available on request.
Material: GR1, GR2, GR5 (Ti6Al4V), GR9
Specifications: ⌀:0.5-6mm * T:0.1~1.2mm * L:600~1000mm
Standard: ASTM B861, ASTM B338, ASTM B337, ASTM B862
Surfaces: Polished, machined, pickled
We have multiple products for you to choose from across diverse industrial sectors
Widely used against highly corrosive media such as chlor-alkali and sulphuric acid. Ensures efficient and safe chemical production, prevents material leakage and guarantees product quality.
Supplies high-strength, corrosion-resistant titanium materials for exploration, production and refining of oil and gas across demanding offshore and onshore environments.
Corrosion resistance in seawater and brackish applications makes titanium the material of choice for marine components including heat exchangers, propeller shafts, and hull fittings.
Titanium improves efficiency and extends the life of desalination equipment due to its corrosion resistance, high strength, light weight and excellent thermal conductivity.
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