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ASTM A1008 / A1008M
Cold-rolled carbon sheet and strip
Standard specification for cold-rolled carbon steel sheet and strip for cold forming.
Carbon Steel — Industrial Product
Cold Rolled Steel Coil
Carbon steel coil supplied to ASTM A1008 / EN 10130 for building and structural applications, machinery, general fabrication and industrial use.
Indicative priceUSD 580 - 780 / MT
Lead time10 - 20 working days
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Overview
Cold Rolled Steel Coil combines the properties of low-carbon steel with the smooth surface finish and dimensional precision achieved through cold rolling. Its smooth surface, controlled thickness tolerance and consistent mechanical properties make it well suited to appliance manufacturing, building and structural applications, machinery, metal furniture and precision fabrication. Supplied to ASTM A1008 / EN 10130 with mill test certification available to EN 10204 3.1, it supports demanding industrial and OEM procurement requirements.
Key Characteristics
- 01 High Strength Provides high mechanical strength for demanding structural and industrial applications.
- 02 Good Toughness Provides good toughness and resistance to brittle fracture.
- 03 Good Weldability Supports welding using suitable procedures and compatible filler materials.
- 04 Good Formability Supports bending, forming and other fabrication processes with suitable processing conditions.
- 05 Standard Compliance Manufactured and supplied in accordance with the specified material and product standards.
- 06 Third-Party Inspection Third-party inspection can be arranged according to project and procurement requirements.
Typical Applications
- Appliance Manufacturing Enclosures, panels and structural components for household and commercial appliances.
- Building & Structural Structural and architectural components for commercial, industrial and high-rise buildings.
- Machinery & Equipment Shafts, gears, housings, frames and other components for industrial machinery and OEM equipment.
- Stamping & Machining Metal forming and machining for stamping, deep drawing, CNC machining and forging operations.
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Specifications
Numbers in this section correspond to the applicable product standard, formatted for direct use in enquiry and approval documents.
Product specification
- Material
- Carbon steel
- Grade
- A36 / S235JR / SS400
- UNS designation
- K02600
- Product form
- Coil / strip
- Manufacturing method
- Cold Rolled
- Surface / condition
- Mill finish
- Cross-section
- Coiled strip, constant thickness and width
Supply specifications
- Thickness
- 0.3 - 6.0 mm
- Width
- 600 - 1,830 mm
- Coil weight
- 3 - 25 MT per coil
- Inner diameter
- 508 mm / 610 mm
- Surface finish
- Mill finish
- Edge condition
- Mill edge; slit edge on request
- Marking
- Standard mill marking; customer marking on request
Final supply is confirmed against the project drawing, purchase agreement and the mill test certificate.
Chemical composition
ElementRequirement
C <= 0.25 %
Si <= 0.40 %
Mn <= 1.50 %
P <= 0.040 %
S <= 0.050 %
Fe Balance
Reference: applicable standard Carbon Steel.
Mechanical properties
PropertyRequirement
Tensile strength 400 - 550 MPa
Yield strength (0.2% offset) >= 250 MPa
Elongation in 50 mm >= 23 %
Hardness <= 160 HB
Reference: applicable standard Carbon Steel at room temperature.
Physical properties
PropertyTypical Value
Density 7.85 g/cm³
Elastic modulus 200 GPa
Thermal conductivity 50 W/m·K at 100°C
Electrical resistivity 0.17 μΩ·m
Specific heat 490 J/kg·K
Melting range 1,450 - 1,530 °C
Thermal expansion 11.6 x 10⁻⁶ /°C
Reference: Typical material values, Carbon Steel.
Reference framework
Standards & documentation
The applicable product, dimensional and inspection standards should be confirmed together in the purchase specification.
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EN 10130
Cold-rolled low-carbon steel flat products
European reference for cold-rolled low-carbon steel sheet and strip for cold forming.
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EN 10139
Cold-rolled uncoated mild steel narrow strip
European reference for cold-rolled narrow strip for cold forming.
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JIS G3141
Cold-reduced carbon steel sheet and strip
Japanese reference for cold-rolled carbon steel sheet and strip.
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GB/T 5213
Cold-rolled low-carbon steel sheet and strip
Chinese reference for cold-rolled low-carbon sheet and strip for deep drawing.
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EN 10204
Inspection documents
Defines inspection document types such as 3.1 and 3.2 for metallic product delivery.
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Capability
From custom dimensions and precision sizing to heat treatment, surface finishing and product-specific processing, Wayland coordinates supply solutions tailored to your requirements.
Cutting
Cut-to-length and custom cutting according to order requirements.
Slitting & Edge Processing
Slitting, edge trimming and related processing according to required width and edge condition.
Custom Dimensions
Non-standard dimensions, tolerances and dimensional combinations subject to product and mill capability.
Precision Sizing
Precision sizing and dimensional control for tighter tolerance requirements.
Cold Working
Cold drawing, cold sizing and other cold-working processes where required.
Surface Finishing
Surface treatment and finishing according to product, specification and application requirements.
Surface Coating & Plating
Coating, plating and other surface protection treatments according to product and application requirements.
Forming
Bending, forming and other shape modification according to drawings or order requirements.
Customization
Custom dimensions, lengths, surface conditions, end preparations and inspection requirements can be supplied according to project specifications. Final capability is confirmed per enquiry based on grade, size range and applicable standard.
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Quality
Inspection and documentation procedures are coordinated to meet the requirements of the applicable product standard and the project specification.
- Dimensional inspection Geometry, dimensions and tolerances against the applicable standard
- Visual and surface inspection Surface condition, marking and overall appearance
Documents
- Inspection Report
- Chemical analysis Per heat, against the applicable standard
- Mechanical testing Tensile, yield, elongation and hardness
- Non-destructive testing UT, eddy-current, hydrostatic or other NDT as applicable
- Positive material identification PMI for alloy verification when required
Documents
- Mill Test Certificate (MTC)
- Heat number traceability Heat number carried through MTC and product marking
- Third-party inspection coordination SGS / BV / TÜV on request
Documents
- Third-Party Inspection Report
- EN 10204 documentation 3.1 MTC standard; 3.2 on request
Documents
- EN 10204 3.1 Mill Test Certificate
- EN 10204 3.2 Inspection Certificate
- Certificate of Origin
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Selection
A well-prepared specification is the most efficient defence against clarification cycles.
- 01 Select material & grade
Choose the material grade according to service conditions, performance requirements and applicable standards.
- 02 Define size & supply condition
Specify the required dimensions, surface condition, heat-treatment condition and delivery requirements.
- 03 Confirm standard & requirements
State the applicable product standard, dimensional standard and governing project specification.
- 04 Define inspection & documentation
Confirm inspection, testing, certification and documentation requirements before order placement.
Example procurement specification
A complete specification suitable for enquiry, covering product, technical requirements, certification and delivery terms.
- Product
- Cold Rolled Steel Coil
- Grade
- A36
- Standard
- ASTM A1008
- Dimensions
- Thickness 1.50 mm × Width 1250 mm × Coil ID 508 mm
- Condition
- Cold Rolled; Skin Passed; Oiled
- Certification
- EN 10204 3.1 Mill Test Certificate
- Quantity
- 20 Metric Tons
- Packaging
- Seaworthy Export Packing
- Incoterm
- CIF Hamburg
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Logistics
From mill dispatch to destination port, each stage is coordinated with the nominated forwarder and documented against the purchase specification.
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Packaging
Export-suitable packaging with surface and edge protection.
Bundled, wrapped or crated according to product form and transport mode. Outer surface protected with weather-resistant material; ends and edges shielded against transit damage.
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Loading
FCL container for standard sizes; break bulk for oversized cargo.
Container loading via nominated forwarder. LCL and dimensions outside container allowance coordinated against the mill dispatch schedule.
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Documentation
Commercial invoice, packing list and certificate of origin.
Mill documentation travels with the shipment. EN 10204 3.1 / 3.2 certificates and third-party inspection reports provided as per purchase specification.
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Shipment
Sea freight as standard; alternative routes on request.
FCL / LCL container shipment or break bulk for oversized dimensions. Logistics coordinated through the nominated forwarder.
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Delivery
FOB · CFR · CIF · FCA · EXW arrangements available.
Incoterm 2020. Port of loading: Shanghai / Ningbo / Shenzhen. Final destination and terms confirmed per enquiry.
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FAQ
Most enquiries reduce to a small set of recurring technical questions.
01 Can cold-rolled coil be supplied with specific thickness tolerance?
Yes. Cold-rolled coil is typically supplied to ASTM A1008 / EN 10130 tolerance classes. Tight or special tolerances can be confirmed against specification.
02 What surface finishes are available for cold-rolled coil?
Mill finish is standard. Oiled, dry, skin-passed and tension-leveled surfaces can be supplied according to end-use requirement.
03 What coil dimensions can be supplied?
Standard coil thickness 0.3 - 3.0 mm, width up to 1500 mm. Custom slitting, cut-to-length and re-coiling can be arranged.
04 Which standards apply to cold-rolled coil inspection and testing?
Mill test certificate to EN 10204 3.1 is standard. Optional third-party inspection (SGS / BV / TÜV) can be coordinated.
05 What is the typical MOQ for cold-rolled coil?
MOQ varies by grade and dimension. For common catalogue sizes 5 - 25 MT is typical. Final MOQ is confirmed per enquiry.