AHSS trial material stock

Want to discover unique automotive applications for AHSS materials? Try new production methods? Or create lighter components that can improve fuel efficiency, crash-worthiness and sustainability?

The fast track to material innovations

The SSAB Trial Material Stock Center is a unique service in the steel industry: We deliver AHSS/UHSS sheets, coils and custom lengths, even in letter size, to nearly anywhere in the world. In 1 to 2 weeks, your SSAB Docol® AHSS/UHSS samples are ready for dispatch. Our stocking program gives you quick access to AHSS trial materials, so you can work it, test it, inspect it, try out new production methods, and accelerate your time to market.

AHSS samples in the exact form you need

The SSAB Docol material stock program includes cold-rolled, cold-rolled electrogalvanized, metal-coated and hot-rolled pickled AHSS/UHSS steel grades. Sheets range from A4 (letter size) to 4 meters (13.1 feet). Slit AHSS trial samples come in widths of 9 mm and higher, and coils range from one metric ton to full size.

We supply many AHSS/UHSS steel grades, including many made to VDA and OEM standards.

AHSS/UHSS sheets, coils and custom lengths

What's in the SSAB Docol Trial Stock Program?

Cold rolled grades

Dual Phase (DP):
Docol 800–1180DP 0.80–2.00 mm

Martensitic (M):
Docol 1200–1700M 0.80–2.00 mm

Electrogalvanized Martensitic (M), 7.5 micron zinc layer double sided:
Docol 1500, 1700M EG 1.00–2.00 mm

Complex Phase (CP):
Docol 1000CP 0.80–2.00 mm

Metal coated grades

Dual Phase (DP) acc. to VDA:
Docol 780, 980 DP 0.80–2.00 mm

Complex Phase (CP) acc. to VDA:
Docol 780-1180CP, 1.00–2.00 mm
Docol HR660Y760T-CP, 2.00–2.50 mm

Complex Phase (CP):
Docol HR800HER-75, 2.00–2.50 mm

Dual Phase with High Ductility steels acc. to VDA:
Docol 580–980DH, 1.20–1.80 mm

Ferrite Bainite (FB) acc. to VDA:
Docol HR440Y580T-FB, 2.50–3.00 mm

Hot-rolled pickled & oiled grades

High-Strength Low Alloy (HSLA):
Docol HR 700LA, 2.00–3.00 mm

Complex Phase (CP):
Docol HR 800CP, 2.00–4.00 mm
Docol HR 800HER-75, 2.00–4.00 mm
Docol HR800Y950T-CP, 2.50–3.00 mm

Martensitic (M):
Docol HR 1200M, 2.00–3.00 mm
Docol HR 1500M, 2.00–3.00 mm

Ferrite Bainite (FB):
Docol 440Y580T-FB, 2.50–4.00 mm

In addition to the electrogalvanized grades listed here, SSAB also offers galvannealed and Galfan® samples upon request. We can also provide sample AHSS tubes in a variety of dimensions. For more information please contact your SSAB Docol automotive steel expert.

Request trial material

New SSAB Docol AHSS/UHSS samples are constantly being added to our trial stock program. Our technical specialists can help you decide which AHSS/UHSS steel grade and thickness should be used in a specific application, as well as provide forming data and other detailed technical information.

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