Metal coated HSLA steels, EN10346:2015

HX220D, HX260LAD, HX300LAD, HX340LAD, HX380LAD, HX420LAD, HX500LAD

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General Product Description

Metal coated high-strength low-alloy(HSLA) steels are designed for applications that require galvanic corrosion protection and good formability in relation to high guaranteed yield strength.

Dimension Range

HX220D is available in thicknesses of 0.50-3.00 mm and widths up to 1520 mm.

HX260LAD is available in thicknesses of 0.50-3.00 mm and widths up to 1520 mm.

HX300LAD is available in thicknesses of 0.50-3.00 mm and widths up to 1520 mm.

HX340LAD is available in thicknesses of 0.50-3.00 mm and widths up to 1520 mm.

HX380LAD is available in thicknesses of 0.50-3.00 mm and widths up to 1520 mm.

HX420LAD is available in thicknesses of 0.50-2.50 mm and widths up to 1500mm .

HX460LAD is available in thicknesses of 0.80-2.00 mm and widths up to 1500mm .

HX500LAD is available in thicknesses of 0.80-2.00 mm and widths up to 1410mm .

Available as coils, slit coils and as cut to length in lengths up to 6 meters.

Available dimensions vary depending on coating.

Mechanical Properties

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    Coating Standard Yield strength Re 1)
    (MPa)
    Tensile strength Rm
    (MPa)
    Elongation A80 2)
    (min %)
    HX220D Z, ZA, ZF SSAB 220 - 320 340 - 400 30
    HX260LAD Z, ZA, ZF EN 10346 260 - 330 350 - 430 26
    HX300LAD Z, ZA, ZF EN 10346 300 - 380 380 - 480 23
    HX340LAD Z, ZA, ZF EN 10346 340 - 420 410 - 510 21
    HX380LAD Z, ZA, ZF EN 10346 380 - 480 440 - 560 19
    HX420LAD Z, ZA, ZF EN 10346 420 - 520 470 - 590 17
    HX460LAD Z, ZA EN 10346 460 - 560 500 - 640 15
    HX500LAD Z, ZA EN 10346 500 - 620 530 - 690 13
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      1) If no pronounced yield point is present, the 0.2 % yield point value Rp0,2 is used. If the product has a pronounced yield point, the values apply for the lower yield point ReL.

      2) Decreased minimum elongation A80 value for thickness 0.50mm < t ≤ 0.70mm (minus 2 units) and t ≤ 0.50mm (minus 4 units) apply. In addition, in case of ZF coating the minimum elongation A80 value is reduced by 2 units.

      Material Testing

      Testing direction transverse to the rolling direction.

      Each metal coated mother coil is regarded as one test unit. Mechanical properties (EN-ISO 6892-1) and coating mass (EN 10346) are determined per test unit.

      An inspection document of the required type according to EN 10204 is provided when agreed in the order.

      Chemical Composition (ladle analysis)

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        C
        (max %)
        Si
        (max %)
        Mn
        (max %)
        P
        (max %)
        S
        (max %)
        Al
        (min %)
        Ti
        (max %)
        Nb
        (max %)
        HX220D 0.10 0.50 0.60 0.030 0.025 0.015 0.12 0.09
        HX260LAD 0.11 0.50 1.00 0.030 0.025 0.015 0.15 0.09
        HX300LAD 0.12 0.50 1.40 0.030 0.025 0.015 0.15 0.09
        HX340LAD 0.12 0.50 1.40 0.030 0.025 0.015 0.15 0.10
        HX380LAD 0.12 0.50 1.50 0.030 0.025 0.015 0.15 0.10
        HX420LAD 0.12 0.50 1.60 0.030 0.025 0.015 0.15 0.10
        HX460LAD 0.15 0.50 1.70 0.030 0.025 0.015 0.15 0.10
        HX500LAD 0.15 0.50 1.70 0.030 0.025 0.015 0.15 0.10
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          Content % by mass.

          Tolerances

          The tolerances of metal coated products are mainly in accordance with standard EN 10143. If no special instructions are given on the order, products are delivered with the normal tolerances of this standard. Special tolerances according to standard EN 10143 or other tolerance specification can be agreed separately at the time of order.

          Coatings

          The metal coated products are offered with Zinc (Z), Galfan zinc-aluminium (ZA), or Galvannealed zinc-iron alloy (ZF) coating. The cathodic corrosion protection of these metal coatings is in direct proportion to its thickness, i.e. a thick coating will provide better corrosion protection for the underlying steel than a thin coating. However, thin coatings are recommended for applications with high formability requirements.

          Zinc

          The Zinc (Z) coating has a composition consisting almost entirely of zinc (>99%) and is lead free, resulting in finely crystallized zinc spangle that meets high requirements for visual appearance. It is produced by hot-dip galvanizing process. Thanks to the good formability of lead-free coatings, the corrosion protection, for example, in areas which have been bent is good. The small spangle coating is designated by the letter M.

          Galfan

          Galfan (ZA) is a zinc-aluminium alloy coating with the eutectic composition approximately of 95% Zn and 5% Al. This coating has better anticorrosive and forming properties than normal zinc coatings. Galfan coating can be recognized by its bright metallic and mildly cellular-patterned surface. It is produced by hot-dip coating process.

          Galvannealed

          Galvannealed (ZF) is a zinc-iron alloy coating having an iron content of about 10%. This coating is produced by heat-treatment after continuous hot-dip coating process. ZF coated steels are excellent for resistance welding applications and are designed for use in high-quality painted products. Galvannealed coating can be recognized by its typically grayish, matte surface.

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            Coating designation Minimum total coating mass, both surfaces *
            (g/m2)
            Guidance value for coating thickness per surface
            (typical µm)
            Z100 100 7
            Z140 140 10
            Z180 180 13
            Z200 200 14
            Z225 225 16
            Z275 275 20
            Z350 350 25
            Z450 450 32
            Z600 600 42
            ZA095 95 7
            ZA130 130 10
            ZA155 155 11
            ZA185 185 14
            ZA200 200 15
            ZA255 255 20
            ZA300 300 23
            ZF080 80 6
            ZF100 100 7
            ZF120 120 8
            ZF140 140 10
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              *In triple spot test.

              In addition to these coating thicknesses defined according to EN10346, the offering contains different asymmetric coatings, coatings with equal coating minimum mass per surface, and other OEM specifications that are available upon request.

              Surface Quality

              Normal surface (A)

              Imperfections such as pimples, marks, scratches, pits, variations in surface appearance, dark spots, stripe marks and light passivation stains are permissible. Stretch levelling breaks or run-off marks may appear. Coil breaks and stretcher strains may appear as well. Surface quality A has a shiny appearance.

              Improved surface (B)

              Surface quality B is obtained by skin passing. With this surface quality, small imperfections such as stretch levelling breaks, skin pass marks, slight scratches, surface structure, run-off marks and light passivation stains are permissible. Surface quality B has a matte appearance.

              Surface Treatments

              In order to prevent formation of white rust during transportation or storage, the following surface treatments are available:

              Chemical passivation (C)

              Unless otherwise agreed, zinc and Galfan coated coils and sheets are delivered as chemically passivated. A thin passivation layer remains on the surface of the product. The purpose of this is to protect the coating against the formation of white rust during transportation and storage. This treatment is not sufficient, however, for protection under all conditions.

              Oiling (O)

              If required, oiling can be used instead of chemical passivation. Metal coated products to be painted are recommended to be delivered in oiled condition and therefore Galvannealed coated coils are delivered as oiled, unless otherwise agreed. The temporary corrosion protection provided by oil is especially dependent on storage time, and therefore long storage times should be avoided with oiled products.

              Chemical passivation and oiling (CO)

              Passivation with oiling is also available for maximum surface protection.

              Unprotected (U)

              In unprotected condition, i.e. without surface treatment, there is a risk for formation of corrosion products and scratches during transportation, storage or handling. The products are supplied without surface treatment only if explicitly required by the customer on its own responsibility.

              General about surface treatments

              All surface treatments are in accordance with RoHS directive (2011/65/EU) and do not contain Chromium VI (Cr6+). Surface treatments provide only temporary surface protection during transportation and storage. White rust tends to form easily on the surface of bright, newly coated coils or in the space between tightly packed sheets if condensed water or rainwater collects on the surface and is not able to evaporate away quickly. In order to avoid white rust, care must be taken to keep the coated products dry during transportation and storage. Condensation may form between laps or sheets due to, for example, daily temperature changes or when bringing cold products into a warm building. If they become wet and white rust begins to form, they must be separated and situated so that they are dried quickly. This will prevent any further formation of white rust.

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