Hot Rolled (A36)

Structural quality carbon steel for use in welded, bolted, or riveted construction of bridges and buildings, and for general structural purposes. Engineered with a minimum yield point of 36 KSI. Stronger than A283, A36 plates can be used to design lighter weight structures and equipment and provide good weldability.

Pickled & Oiled

Acid pickling removes mill oxide, improving surface appearance, uniformity and finishing quality. Paint and enamel adhere well after cleaning. Same properties and forming characteristics as commercial steel but less wear on tooling. Typical applications: auto and truck parts, farm implements, tanks, stamped parts and roll formed sections.

Cold Rolled

Closer thickness tolerances and better surface than pickled and oiled. The matte finish is ideal for paints, enamels and lacquers. Soft enough to bend flat on itself in any direction without cracking - ductile enough for many moderate drawing applications. Can be electroplated. Light oil protects surface from rust. End uses: refirgerators, ranges, washing machines, auto and truck bodies, signs, panels, shelving, furniture and stamped parts.

Galvanized

Galvanized sheets are continuously hot dip coated with a durable protective coating of zinc. Can be formed without flaking or peeling. Stamping, cold drawing, double seaming and brake or roll forming will not impair their protective qualities. Can be welded and soldered.

Galvannealed

Galvannealed sheets are heat treated after coating to produce zinc-iron alloy and eliminate the spangle. Can be painted without further surface perparation except for normal cleaning. May be subject to bending and simple forming without impairing its paintability or corrosion resistance. Particularly suited for sign boards, metal dorrs and partitions, truck and trailer bodies, heater and furnace parts, etc.