Where Are Steel Coils From?

A steel coil is a flat sheet of metal that has been rolled or coiled to a width much greater than its thickness. Steel coils are used in a variety of industries as the metal is well suited for use in building panels, walls, roof panels, power stations, ships and a variety of other projects and construction endeavours. In addition to the different sizes of steel coils, there are two different main types.

Cold rolled steel coils

Cold rolled steel is a more finished product that not only looks better and has a cleaner surface, but is also more durable than hot rolled steel. This steel is made by further processing hot-rolled steel. Compared to hot rolled steel, cold rolled steel offers superior properties but can be more difficult to handle than hot rolled steel due to its higher carbon content.

Hot rolled steel coils

Hot rolled steel coils are formed almost exactly as their name suggests: the steel is rolled at high temperatures, which makes it easier to handle and thus produce a more easily processed product. Because there is less processing involved in manufacturing hot-rolled steel, it is usually much cheaper than cold-rolled steel coils.

Cold Rolled Steel Coil