Hot Rolled Coil (HRC) is a flat steel product produced from slabs, which are heated and rolled at high temperatures (typically over 1,700°F). This process results in a versatile, high-strength material that serves as the essential raw material for a wide range of industrial and construction applications. Due to its excellent formability and strength, HRC is the primary choice for projects where structural integrity is paramount.
Key Characteristics & Material Properties
- High Formability: Despite its strength, HRC can be easily shaped, bent, and welded, making it ideal for complex manufacturing.
- Structural Integrity: Excellent mechanical properties that withstand high-stress environments.
- Dimensional Variety: Available in a broad range of thicknesses and widths to suit diverse industrial needs.
- Surface Finish: Features a characteristic blue-gray “mill scale” finish, providing a base for further processing like pickling or painting.
Common Steel Grades & Standards
Our supplied Hot Rolled Coils comply with international standards to ensure consistent performance:
- Commercial Steel (CS): Ideal for simple bending and moderate forming.
- Structural Steel (e.g., S235, S355, A36): Sourced for high-strength applications in infrastructure.
- Drawing Steel (DS): Specifically intended for deep drawing and complex shaping.
Primary Applications of HRC
Hot Rolled Coils are the “starting point” for countless products across multiple sectors:
- Pipe & Tube Manufacturing: The primary feedstock for producing welded pipes and hollow structural sections (HSS).
- Automotive Industry: Used for heavy-duty vehicle frames, wheels, and chassis components.
- Construction & Infrastructure: Essential for manufacturing I-beams, purlins, and structural base plates.
- Pressure Vessels: Specialized grades used for tanks and boilers.
- Re-rolling: Serves as the raw material for Cold Rolled Steel (CRC) and Galvanized Steel production.
