Our Cold Rolled Steel comes in gauges .015”-.135” and the following grades:

• CQ, DQ, AKDQ
• CS, DS, DDS, EDDS
• C1006 to C1022
• HSLA GRADE 50-GRADE 80
• SAE J2340

Width: Slit coil from 1″ to 72″

Length: Sheets from 1″ to 240″ long

Quantity: 500lbs – 500,000lbs

Lead time: 24-48 hours for expediting, 5-7 days is our standard 

Here are some of the typical applications of Cold Rolled Steel:

• Automotive
• Appliance
• Construction
• Office Furniture
• Production Machinery
• Sculpture

Cold rolled steel is produced by further processing hot rolled steel at room temperature, after it has cooled down. The process involves rolling the steel to achieve a more precise thickness, improved surface finish, and superior mechanical properties, including increased strength and hardness. This is done using rollers at ambient temperature, which is why it’s termed “cold rolled.”

• Surface Finish: Cold rolled steel generally has a smoother and more polished surface than hot rolled steel, which typically has a rougher and more unfinished appearance.
• Dimensions: Cold rolled steel offers closer dimensional tolerances and a wider range of surface finishes, which can be crucial for high-precision applications.
• Strength and Hardness: The cold rolling process increases the strength of the steel through strain hardening, which can raise the strength by up to 20%. This makes cold rolled steel generally harder and stronger than hot rolled.
• Cost: Due to additional processing and improved attributes, cold rolled steel is usually more expensive than hot rolled steel.
• Workability: While cold rolled steel has a smoother surface and higher strength, it is less ductile compared to hot rolled steel. This makes it slightly more difficult to work with during forming and shaping processes.