What are the different grades of mild steel?

With so many grades of mild steel, here is a guide to each one to help you make the best choice for your project.

  • A Corten.
  • EN24.
  • EN8.
  • EN3B.
  • EN1A.
  • S275JR.
  • GMS.
  • 500B Rebar.

What is 300W material?

A structural steel plate grade specified within G40. 21 of the Canadian Standards Association (CSA). This grade is utilized in general fabrication and construction. It is also referred to as 300W, which is its metric designation.

Is 44W the same as 300W?

Most commonly referred to as 44W, or its metric equivalent 300W, this grade is commonly utilized in general fabrication and construction. It is easily flame cut, drilled, formed, welded and machined.

What does CSA G40 21 mean?

G40.21-1.1. This Standard covers structural quality steel plates, shapes, hollow sections, sheet, sheet piling, and bars for general construction and engineering purposes. 1.2. A number of strength levels are available under this Standard and are designated by the minimum yield strength in megapascals (ksi).

How many steel grades are there?

The Four Types of Steel Authorities grade and categorize steel types into four groups—Carbon, Alloy, Stainless, and Tool.

What is 350W steel?

A high-strength, low-alloy steel plate grade specified within G40. 21 of the Canadian Standards Association (CSA). This grade is utilized in a variety of structural applications. It is also referred to as 350W, which is its metric designation.

How is steel rated?

Carbon steels and alloy steels are designated a four digit number, whereby the first digit indicates the main alloying element(s), the second digit indicates tg (top grade) element(s), and the last two digits indicate the amount of carbon, in hundredths of a percent (basis points) by weight.

What type of steel is 44W?

A36 steel
Yes. 44W / 300W is the Canadian version of A36 steel, and is a grade within the CSA G40.

Is 44W hot rolled?

A36/44W Hot Rolled Round Bar This is your basic Hot Rolled round bar. It comes in 20 foot lengths, or cut to your specifications.

What is G40 21 steel?

Can a CSA G40 21 do 350W?

CSA G40. 21 50W / 350W (Canadian Standards Association) is the Canadian specification for Hollow structural section ( H.S.S). These tubes can be manufactured with different shapes: round, square, and rectangular H.S.S tubes in hot rolled and cold formed steel.