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1.0573 | HC500LA Steel Cold Rolled Coils
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Looking for reliable steel solutions tailored to high-performance demands?
In this article, we’ll explore the key features, dimensions, certifications, production process, and diverse applications of HC500LA steel coils. Backed by SteelPro Group’s expertise and advanced processing services, discover how we deliver excellence for your critical projects.
What Is HC500LA Steel?
HC500LA steel is a cold-rolled high-strength alloy steel. It uses microalloying to improve grain structure and reduce cracking risks. HC500LA steel coils have a smooth surface, accurate size, and are strong but lightweight. They are easy to weld and form, making them perfect for automotive chassis and structural reinforcements.
HC500LA steel is ideal for door beams, chassis frames, and roof reinforcements. SteelPro Group works with major automotive suppliers to provide reliable steel solutions that meet high-quality standards and perform well in critical applications.
HC500LA Steel Coils Details
SteelPro Group provides HC500LA steel coils that meet international standards, including EN 10268 and VDA 239-100, ensuring high quality and consistency for various applications.
Product Range:
- Thickness: 0.8 mm to 6.5 mm (0.03 in to 0.26 in)
- Width: 900 mm to 2000 mm (35.4 in to 78.7 in)
- Length: Customizable or 2000 mm to 12,000 mm (78.7 in to 472.4 in)
We also provide tailored sizes to align with the different requirements of various projects. Additionally, our precision cut-to-length service ensures exact lengths for efficient processing and reduced waste.
HC500LA Steel Chemical Composition
| Element | Composition (%) |
| Carbon (C) | ≤ 0.14 |
| Silicon (Si) | ≤ 0.60 |
| Manganese (Mn) | ≤ 1.80 |
| Phosphorus (P) | ≤ 0.03 |
| Sulfur (S) | ≤ 0.025 |
| Aluminum (Al) | ≥ 0.015 |
| Titanium (Ti) | ≤ 0.15 |
| Niobium (Nb) | ≤ 0.09 |
HC500LA Steel Mechanical Properties
| Property | Metric Unit | Imperial Unit |
| Yield Strength | ≥ 460 MPa | ≥ 66.7 ksi |
| Tensile Strength | 520–670 MPa | 75.4–97.2 ksi |
| Elongation | ≥ 14% | ≥ 14% |
| Hardness | ≤ 92 HRB | ≤ 92 HRB |
HC500LA Steel Coil Production Process
Our HC500LA Steel Coil Production Process involves several carefully controlled steps to ensure high strength, excellent surface quality, and precise dimensional tolerances. Below is the complete production process:
Hot Rolling
- Raw Material Preparation: Steel slabs are heated to high temperatures between 1100°C and 1250°C (2012°F to 2282°F) in a furnace.
- Rolling: Passing the heated slabs through a series of rollers to reduce them to the required thickness.
- Cooling and Coiling: The hot-rolled steel HR500LA is cooled and wound into coils.
Pickling
- Surface Cleaning: The hot-rolled steel coils are passed through an acid bath to remove surface oxides (scale) formed during hot rolling.
- Rinsing and Drying: The steel is rinsed to remove residual acid and dried to prepare for further processing.
Cold Rolling
Thickness Reduction: The pickled steel is rolled at room temperature to reduce its thickness to the required gauge. This process improves surface finish and enhances mechanical properties through work hardening.
Annealing
- Ductility Restoration: The cold-rolled steel is heat-treated in an annealing furnace to regain ductility, reduce internal stress, and enhance grain structure refinement.
- Controlled Cooling: The annealed steel is slowly cooled to maintain structural integrity.
Skin Passing (Optional)
A light rolling pass is applied to improve surface texture, enhance flatness, and meet specific customer requirements.
Surface Coating (Optional)
The steel can be galvanized or treated with other coatings like phosphate coating or E-coat to enhance corrosion resistance.
Cut-to-Length or Slitting
Depending on customer requirements, the coils are cut into specific lengths or slit into narrower strips.
Packaging and Delivery
The final steel coils are packaged securely to prevent damage during transportation and delivered to the customer.
We not only provide high-quality HC500LA steel coils but also offer a wide range of processing services to meet diverse customer needs. These include welding, punching, cutting, bending, decoiling, and high-speed stamping.
HC500LA Steel Applications
HC500LA steel is extensively utilized in the automotive industry for manufacturing various components, including:
- Door Beams: Used to reinforce vehicle doors for better side-impact protection.
- Chassis Frames: Serve as the structural backbone of vehicles, ensuring rigidity and stability.
- Roof Reinforcements: Strengthen the vehicle’s roof structure to improve safety during rollovers.
- Seat Rails: Form tracks for mounting and adjusting seats, ensuring durability and safety.
- Pillars (A, B, C): Vertical supports connecting the roof to the body, maintaining structural integrity.
- Crash-Relevant Structural Parts: Comprising supports and reinforcements engineered to dissipate energy in the event of impacts.
Your Trusted Partner for HC500LA Steel Coil: SteelPro Group
At SteelPro Group, we understand that every project comes with unique challenges. That’s why we offer not just HC500LA steel coils but also tailored solutions, including custom dimensions and advanced processing services.
Whether you’re reinforcing automotive frames or optimizing industrial designs, our materials are engineered to meet your goals with precision and reliability.
