1. Material Standards & Grades
Primary Standards:
ASTM A653 - Galvanized Steel Sheet
EN 10346 - Continuously hot-dip coated steel flat products
JIS G3302 - Hot-dip galvanized steel sheets and coils
GB/T 2518 - Continuous hot-dip galvanized steel sheets and strips
Common Grade Categories:
Category | Typical Grades | Coating Type | Key Applications |
Commercial Quality | DX51D+Z, SGCC | Regular zinc | General purpose |
Structural Quality | S280GD+Z, S350GD+Z | Regular zinc | Structural components |
Drawing Quality | DX52D+Z, DX53D+Z | Regular zinc | Forming applications |
Aluminum-Zinc | S280GD+AZ, S350GD+AZ | 55% Al-Zn | High temperature |
2. Chemical Composition (% by weight, Base Steel)
Element | Commercial Quality | Structural Quality | Drawing Quality |
Carbon (C) | ≤ 0.12 | ≤ 0.20 | ≤ 0.08 |
Manganese (Mn) | ≤ 0.60 | ≤ 1.50 | ≤ 0.45 |
Phosphorus (P) | ≤ 0.045 | ≤ 0.035 | ≤ 0.030 |
Sulfur (S) | ≤ 0.045 | ≤ 0.035 | ≤ 0.030 |
Silicon (Si) | - | ≤ 0.30 | - |
Aluminum (Al) | ≥ 0.020 | - | ≥ 0.020 |
3. Mechanical Properties
Grade | Yield Strength (MPa) | Tensile Strength (MPa) | Elongation (%) | Hardness (HRB) |
DX51D+Z | 140-300 | 270-420 | ≥ 22 | 45-65 |
DX52D+Z | 140-260 | 270-380 | ≥ 26 | 40-60 |
DX53D+Z | 140-220 | 270-350 | ≥ 30 | 35-55 |
S280GD+Z | ≥ 280 | 360-510 | ≥ 18 | 55-75 |
S350GD+Z | ≥ 350 | 420-540 | ≥ 16 | 60-80 |
4. Coating Specifications
Zinc Coating Classes (g/m²):
Coating Designation | Total Coating Mass | Single Side Minimum | Typical Applications |
Z060 | 60 | 45 | Indoor applications |
Z080 | 80 | 60 | Light duty outdoor |
Z100 | 100 | 75 | General outdoor |
Z120 | 120 | 90 | Medium corrosion |
Z150 | 150 | 113 | Heavy duty outdoor |
Z180 | 180 | 135 | Severe environments |
Z200 | 200 | 150 | Extreme conditions |
Z275 | 275 | 206 | Special applications |
5. Physical Properties
Property | Typical Value | Test Standard |
Density (steel base) | 7.85 g/cm³ | ASTM E1266 |
Density (zinc coating) | 7.14 g/cm³ | - |
Modulus of Elasticity | 200-210 GPa | ASTM E111 |
Thermal Expansion Coefficient | 11.5-12.5 × 10⁻⁶/°C | ASTM E228 |
Thermal Conductivity | 50-60 W/m·K | ASTM E1225 |
6. Product Specifications
Parameter | Standard Range | Tolerance | Available Customization |
Thickness | 0.3mm - 6.0mm | ±0.03-0.15mm | 0.2mm - 8.0mm |
Width | 600mm - 2000mm | ±1.0-3.0mm | 500mm - 2500mm |
Coil Weight | 3-25 tons | ±2% | 1-30 tons |
Coil ID | 508mm/610mm | ±5mm | 400mm-800mm |
Coil OD | 1000mm-2000mm | ±20mm | 800mm-2200mm |
7. Surface Treatment Options
Surface Finish | Coating Type | Characteristics | Applications |
Regular Spangle | Zinc | Visible spangle pattern | General use |
Minimum Spangle | Zinc | Reduced spangle | Painting substrate |
Smooth Surface | Zinc | Skin passed | Automotive |
Chromated | Zinc+Chromate | Enhanced corrosion resistance | Electronics |
Phosphated | Zinc+Phosphate | Improved paint adhesion | Automotive parts |
Aluminum-Zinc | 55% Al-Zn | Heat resistance | High temperature |
8. Testing & Inspection
Standard Tests:
Tensile test (ASTM E8/ISO 6892-1)
Bend test (ASTM E290/ISO 7438)
Coating mass measurement (ASTM A90/ISO 1460)
Chemical analysis
Adhesion test
Surface inspection
Dimensional inspection
Optional Tests:
9. Applications
Primary Applications:
Construction Industry: Roofing, wall panels, structural members
Automotive: Body panels, chassis components, interior parts
Home Appliances: Refrigerators, washing machines, air conditioners
Electrical: Enclosures, switch boxes, distribution boards
Agricultural: Grain storage, farm equipment, greenhouses
General Manufacturing: Furniture, storage racks, containers
Processing Capabilities: