Rolled metal: types, types and characteristics

Rolled metal is a type of metal products created using hot and cold rolling technology. Currently, there are many types of rolled metal, which have certain characteristics and are used in various industries.

The finished product may have different performance characteristics. There are universal products used in the construction of buildings and industry. The choice of rolled metal is very large – steel pipes, metal corners, hot-rolled sheets, fittings, channels and other types of products. Products of this type are used in the process of building airplanes, cars, equipment, etc.

Rolled metal is used in the process of creating components of mechanisms. It is used in many areas of industry. That is why the demand for such products is very high, which indirectly affects the price. Large companies buy rolled metal at a wholesale price.

There are two main groups of rolled metal such as alloys:

• Black – products made of steel and cast iron;
• Non-ferrous – products made of aluminum, copper, zinc and other non-ferrous metals.

Let’s touch on the topic of the classification of rolled metal.

Types of rolled metal according to the shape of the products

Products created using rolling technology differ in characteristics, shape and parameters. There are 7 main types of products: rolled and sheet steel, steel pipe, metal corner, channel, construction fittings, and wire rod. We will describe each group of products.

Sheet steel

The product of this category is also popular in various fields of activity. It is produced by hot and cold rolling. It is used in the process of building buildings, assembling cars, airplanes, during the construction of pipelines for gas transportation, and so on. Product parameters depend on the preferences of the customer and the manufacturer.

Steel pipe

This type of rolled metal is often used in industry. The type of pipe is determined by the type of steel used, cross-section, manufacturing method and type of seam. The thickness of the wall of the product can reach several meters – this parameter is determined by the manufacturer and the customer.

Metal corner

Only high-quality steel is used for production. The product is used in the process of repair, construction and strengthening of building structures.

channel

A type of product of the rolled metal category, which is made in the shape of the letter P. It is made of steel or other material. Production requires special equipment capable of rolling and bending. The channel is able to withstand mechanical pressure for a long time, provided it is installed correctly. The product is used to increase the bearing capacity of the building. It increases the service life of the building structure, increasing its reliability.

Channels are divided into different groups:

• Method of creation. They are bent and hot-rolled. Bent ones are bent to give a rounded shape, while hot-rolled ones are bent at right angles.
• Precision. It is high, elevated and normal.
• Length. Measurable multiple, multiple measurable and immeasurable

Building fittings

This type of rolled metal is used to strengthen structures made of stone or concrete. Steel reinforcement is divided into two main groups: cold-drawn and hot-rolled rods. The second type is the most popular. The rod type consists of rods with a smooth profile. This type of product is used to create strong concrete. The characteristics and capabilities of the product determine the strength of the entire structure.

Building fittings are rigid and flexible. A corner and a channel belong to the rigid category. Flexible can include a frame, welded mesh, types of rod reinforcement. The finished product of this type should be resistant to corrosion, strong and have the property of welding. High production requirements are due to use in construction. The product of this category can be smooth or corrugated. Delivery is carried out by a skein or bundle of rods.

Rolled steel

This type of product is also in great demand in various fields of activity. It is often used in the process of assembling cars, devices and equipment. Rolled steel is often used for decorative decoration of residential and office premises.

Wire rope

It is made of structural steel and transported in a skein. It is used in the process of making various kinds of wire used to weave construction rope or wire. It is used in the production process of fastening elements.

The assortment of the supplier of rolled metal in Dnipro PP “TD TAM” includes rolled metal: cold-rolled sheet steel, hot-rolled, stainless steel sheet. From us, you can buy structural steel, tool steel, spring steel in retail or wholesale; stainless steel; alloy steels in sheets.