ASTM A611 Steel Foil/Strip, grade A

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ASTM A611 Steel, grade A Product Information -:- For detailed product information, please contact sales. -: ### **Product Introduction: ASTM A611 Grade A Steel** **ASTM A611 Grade A** is a cold-rolled carbon steel sheet specifically designed for structural applications and general use. This specification covers steel sheets of structural quality produced in various types based on chemical composition and mechanical properties. Grade A represents a low-carbon steel with good formability and weldability, making it suitable for applications requiring moderate strength and excellent manufacturing characteristics. The material is characterized by its consistent mechanical properties and reliable performance in formed applications. --- #### **1. International Standards & Grades** **Primary Standard:** **ASTM A611/A611M** - "Standard Specification for Structural Quality Cold-Rolled Carbon Steel Sheet" **Grade Classification:** - **Grade A** - Minimum yield strength 25 ksi (170 MPa) - Other grades in A611 series: B, C, D **International Equivalents:** - **EN 10130**: DC01 - **JIS G3141**: SPCC - **GB/T 5213**: DC01 - **ISO 3574**: CR1 --- #### **2. Chemical Composition** The typical chemical composition requirements for ASTM A611 Grade A: | Element | Composition (Maximum %) | |---|---| | Carbon (C) | 0.10 | | Manganese (Mn) | 0.50 | | Phosphorus (P) | 0.03 | | Sulfur (S) | 0.035 | | Silicon (Si) | 0.10 | **Key Composition Features:** - **Low Carbon Content**: Ensures excellent formability and weldability - **Restricted Manganese**: Maintains good ductility and surface quality - **Controlled Impurities**: Low phosphorus and sulfur for improved forming characteristics - **Minimal Silicon**: Provides clean steel with good surface finish --- #### **3. Physical & Mechanical Properties** **Mechanical Properties:** | Property | Value | |---|---| | **Tensile Strength** | 280-380 MPa (41-55 ksi) | | **Yield Strength (min.)** | 170 MPa (25 ksi) | | **Elongation in 2" (min.)** | 24% | | **Hardness (HRB)** | 45-65 | **Physical Properties:** - **Density**: 7.85 g/cm³ (0.284 lb/in³) - **Modulus of Elasticity**: 200 GPa (29,000 ksi) - **Poisson's Ratio**: 0.29 - **Thermal Conductivity**: 52.0 W/m·K - **Coefficient of Thermal Expansion**: 11.5 × 10⁻⁶/°C - **Electrical Resistivity**: 0.17 μΩ·m --- #### **4. Product Applications** **Automotive Industry:** - Interior structural components - Seat frames and brackets - Door reinforcement members - Instrument panel supports **Construction Applications:** - Light structural framing - Drywall studs and tracks - Ceiling grid systems - Electrical enclosure components **Furniture Manufacturing:** - Office furniture frames - Cabinet structural members - Shelving systems - Display fixture components **Appliance Industry:** - Appliance internal frames - Housing components - Support brackets - Chassis elements **General Manufacturing:** - Light gauge storage racks - Industrial container components - Machinery guards and covers - Ventilation system parts --- #### **5. Fabrication Characteristics** **Welding Performance:** - **Excellent Weldability**: All common processes applicable - **No Preheat Required**: Suitable for immediate welding - **Recommended Processes**: Resistance welding, GMAW, GTAW - **Filler Metals**: ER70S-6 or equivalent **Forming Characteristics:** - **Excellent Formability**: Ideal for deep drawing and stretching - **Minimum Bend Radius**: 0.5t for 90° bends - **Springback**: Moderate and predictable - **Surface Quality**: Excellent for painting and plating **Machining & Cutting:** - **Good Machinability**: Suitable for most machining operations - **Shearing**: Clean edges with minimal burr formation - **Punching**: Excellent performance with standard tooling - **Laser Cutting**: Produces high-quality edges **Surface Treatment:** - **Excellent Painability**: Superior surface for coating adhesion - **Plating Compatibility**: Suitable for electroplating processes - **Phosphating**: Responds well to conversion coatings - **Powder Coating**: Provides excellent finished appearance --- ### **Technical Summary** ASTM A611 Grade A represents a versatile cold-rolled carbon steel that offers an optimal balance of moderate strength and excellent formability. Its low carbon chemistry ensures superior manufacturing characteristics, making it particularly suitable for applications requiring complex forming operations and reliable welding performance. The material's consistent mechanical properties and excellent surface quality make it ideal for visible applications where both structural integrity and aesthetic appearance are important. As the most formable grade in the A611 series, Grade A provides manufacturers with a cost-effective solution for light structural components across multiple industries. Its predictable behavior during fabrication and consistent performance in service have established it as a preferred material for automotive, construction, and general manufacturing applications where reliability and manufacturability are key considerations. -:- For detailed product information, please contact sales. -: ASTM A611 Steel, grade A Specification Dimensions Size： Diameter 20-1000 mm Length <4301 mm Size:We can customized as required Standard： Per your request or drawing We can customized as required Properties（Theoretical） Chemical Composition -:- For detailed product information, please contact sales. -: ASTM A611 Steel, grade A Properties -:- For detailed product information, please contact sales. -:

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Packing of ASTM A611 Steel Foil/Strip, grade A -:- For detailed product information, please contact sales. -: Standard Packing: -:- For detailed product information, please contact sales. -: Typical bulk packaging includes palletized plastic 5 gallon/25 kg. pails, fiber and Steel Foil/Strip drums to 1 ton super sacks in full container (FCL) or truck load (T/L) quantities. Research and sample quantities and hygroscopic, oxidizing or other air sensitive materials may be packaged under argon or vacuum. Solutions are packaged in polypropylene, plastic or glass jars up to palletized 772 gallon liquid totes Special package is available on request. E FORUs’ is carefully handled to minimize damage during storage and transportation and to preserve the quality of our products in their original condition