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Hot Rolled Flat Steel - ASTM Certified Mill Direct Manufacturer

Hongji Profiles Co., Ltd.
Verified Custom manufacturer · 5 yrs · CN China
Customizable Rock-bottom price
$450 1-49 ton Base price
$430 50-99 ton 4.4% off
$420 ≥100 ton 6.7% off
Price validity: subject to market conditions

Supplier's customization ability

  • Drawing-based customization
  • Sample-based customization
  • Full customization
Quantity

Minimum order quantity: 1 ton

Shipping total: To be negotiated

Subtotal of goods US$ 450.00
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Technical Specifications of Hot Rolled Flat Steel

PropertyParameterDescription
Product NameHot Rolled Flat SteelIndustrial-grade hot rolled flat steel bar for structural and fabrication use
Material GradeQ235B / SS400 / A36 / S235JREquivalent grades across GB, JIS, ASTM, and EN standards
Standard ComplianceGB/T 702, ASTM A36, EN 10058, JIS G3194Conforms to international flat steel product standards
Carbon Content (C)≤ 0.20%Ensures good weldability and formability
Manganese Content (Mn)0.30% – 1.40%Enhances strength and hardness
Silicon Content (Si)≤ 0.35%Acts as deoxidizer during steelmaking
Phosphorus Content (P)≤ 0.045%Controlled to prevent cold brittleness
Sulfur Content (S)≤ 0.045%Controlled to prevent hot shortness
Tensile Strength370 – 500 MPaPer ASTM A36 / GB/T 700 standard requirements
Yield Strength≥ 235 MPaMinimum yield point for structural applications
Elongation≥ 26%Measured on standard gauge length specimen (A5)
Thickness Range3 – 60 mmCustomizable within standard production range
Width Range20 – 200 mmAvailable in multiple width specifications
Length Range6,000 – 12,000 mmStandard lengths; cut-to-length service available
Surface FinishBlack / Pickled & OiledMill finish with oxide scale or cleaned surface options
ApplicationConstruction, machinery, bridges, vehicles, shipbuildingWidely used in structural frameworks and general fabrication
CertificationISO 9001, SGS, Mill Test Certificate (EN 10204 3.1)Third-party inspection and quality assurance available
PackagingBundled with steel strips, waterproof paper wrappedSeaworthy packaging suitable for export shipment

Hot Rolled Flat Steel - ASTM Certified Mill Direct Manufacturer

Hot rolled flat steel is one of the most versatile and widely demanded semi-finished steel products in global construction, manufacturing, and infrastructure sectors. Produced by rolling heated steel slabs at temperatures exceeding 1,700°F (926°C), this product delivers exceptional formability, consistent mechanical properties, and cost-effective performance across a broad range of structural and industrial applications. As a mill-direct manufacturer with ASTM-certified production lines, we supply premium-grade hot rolled flat steel in a comprehensive range of dimensions, grades, and custom specifications — ensuring reliable delivery and competitive mill-direct rates for projects of every scale.

What is Hot Rolled Flat Steel?

Hot rolled flat steel refers to flat-profile steel sections produced through the hot rolling process, where steel billets or slabs are heated above their recrystallization temperature and passed through a series of rolling mills to achieve the desired thickness and width. The resulting product features a characteristic dark oxide scale surface, slightly rounded edges, and a favorable grain structure that provides superior weldability and ductility. It serves critical roles as base material for fabrication, machinery parts, trailer frames, brackets, supports, and general structural components where tight dimensional tolerances are not the primary requirement.

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Hot Rolled Flat Steel Technical Specifications

Our hot rolled flat steel is manufactured in strict compliance with international standards, including ASTM A36, ASTM A1011, EN 10058, and GB/T 702, ensuring consistent quality and traceability for every shipment. Below are our standard production parameters:

  • Steel Grades: A36, SS400, Q235B, Q345B, S235JR, S355JR
  • Thickness Range: 3 mm – 60 mm
  • Width Range: 20 mm – 200 mm
  • Length: 6 m, 9 m, 12 m, or cut-to-length per customer specification
  • Yield Strength: 250 MPa minimum (A36), 345 MPa minimum (Q345B)
  • Tensile Strength: 400–550 MPa (grade-dependent, per ASTM A36)
  • Elongation: ≥ 20% (for 200 mm gauge length)
  • Surface Finish: Black oxide (mill finish), pickled and oiled available on request
  • Density: 7.85 g/cm³ at 20°C
  • Tolerances: Compliant with ASTM A29/A29M dimensional standards

Custom chemical compositions, mechanical testing certificates (MTC per EN 10204 3.1), and third-party inspection arrangements are available to meet project-specific procurement requirements.

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Key Applications of Hot Rolled Flat Steel

Thanks to its excellent machinability and cost-effective production economics, hot rolled flat steel finds extensive application across diverse industries:

  • Construction & Structural: Base plates, gusset plates, bracing elements, and connection hardware
  • Manufacturing: Machine frames, jigs, fixtures, and general fabrication stock
  • Transportation: Trailer beds, truck chassis reinforcements, and railcar components
  • Agricultural Equipment: Plow blades, implement frames, and wear-resistant brackets
  • Energy & Infrastructure: Transmission tower fittings, pipeline supports, and solar mounting structures

Get a Competitive Quote for Hot Rolled Flat Steel

As a certified mill-direct supplier, we eliminate middleman costs to deliver premium hot rolled flat steel at the most competitive pricing in the market. Whether you require standard stock sizes or fully customized dimensions, our technical team is ready to support your procurement needs.

  • 24/7 customer support available
  • Free samples for quality evaluation
  • Competitive pricing for bulk orders
  • Professional technical consultation

Contact us today to get your free quote within 24 hours!

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Ratings & Reviews

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David Lawson
Australia
2025-02-07
Minor Packaging Issue Resolved Professionally
Ordered 25 tons of A36 flat bar, 20mm x 100mm x 6m for structural connection hardware. The steel quality itself was fine — tensile strength at 430 MPa and elongation at 21%, both within ASTM A36 spec. However, some bundles arrived with damaged strapping which caused a few bars to shift during container unloading. Reported the issue and their team responded within a day, arranged a credit for the minor surface-damaged pieces and upgraded packaging on our follow-up order. Problem handled well, so I'd still consider them for future projects.
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Emily Thornton
United Kingdom
2025-03-01
Solid Quality-to-Price Ratio for General Fabrication
Purchased S235JR flat steel in various sizes for general fabrication stock — mostly 5mm and 8mm thickness in 50mm to 100mm widths. Around 15 tons total. The mill finish surface was typical for hot rolled product and the material machined well on our band saws and drill presses. Pricing per ton was noticeably lower than UK stockholders, even factoring in shipping. Would have appreciated slightly faster documentation turnaround for the third-party inspection arrangement, but the product itself delivered exactly what we needed. Good value.
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Ahmed Al-Rashid
UAE
2025-03-23
Good Product, Competitive Pricing for Middle East Market
Sourced Q345B hot rolled flat bars for a pipeline support project in Abu Dhabi — 30mm x 200mm sections, approximately 50 tons. Product quality was good with yield strength testing at 360 MPa, well above the 345 MPa minimum. Pricing was competitive for the volume, about 12% below our previous supplier. Only minor point: the initial quotation took slightly longer than the advertised 24 hours, but the technical consultation on grade selection was helpful. Overall a strong supplier option for bulk structural flat steel in this region.
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Tom Henderson
United States
2025-04-14
Third Repeat Order — Consistently Dependable
This is our third order in the past year — we use A36 hot rolled flat steel for trailer bed reinforcements and chassis brackets. Standard order is around 40 tons of 8mm x 100mm and 12mm x 150mm in 12m lengths. What keeps us coming back is the consistency: mechanical properties match the MTCs every time, delivery windows are met, and their sales team proactively updates us on production status. Mill-direct pricing saves us roughly 8-10% versus going through distributors. Already planning Q3 procurement with them.
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Rajesh Patel
India
2025-05-06
Great Value for Agricultural Equipment Manufacturing
We manufacture plow blades and implement frames and needed Q235B hot rolled flat bars in 10mm x 80mm and 16mm x 120mm sizes. Placed an initial trial order of 20 tons and the elongation values exceeded 22% which is critical for our cold bending operations. The price was very competitive compared to local mills and the free sample program helped us validate quality before committing to the full order. Already placed our second order for 35 tons. Highly recommend for fabrication-grade flat steel.
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Sarah Mitchell
United Kingdom
2025-05-28
Reliable Supply for Our Infrastructure Projects
We specified S235JR flat steel for transmission tower fittings and solar mounting brackets on a large infrastructure project in the Midlands. Ordered 60 tons in mixed sizes — 6mm to 20mm thickness, widths from 50mm to 150mm. Everything arrived within the quoted 18-day lead time, properly bundled and tagged by heat number. The pickled and oiled finish we requested was clean and protected well during transit. Our site team appreciated the consistent quality — no rejects on any batch. Genuinely good service from inquiry to delivery.
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Dr. Stefan Keller
Germany
2025-06-20
Excellent Dimensional Accuracy for Machine Frame Production
Ordered S355JR hot rolled flat steel, 25mm x 100mm, cut to 3m lengths for machine frame assemblies. Dimensional tolerances were well within ASTM A29 standards — thickness variation stayed under 0.3mm across the entire 28-ton order. Tensile strength reported at 520 MPa which suits our load-bearing requirements perfectly. Surface oxide was uniform and cleaned up easily before welding. Technical team was responsive when we requested custom length cuts. Will continue ordering for our 2025 production schedule.
User
James Crawford
United States
2025-07-05
Consistent A36 Quality Across Multiple Shipments
We've been sourcing A36 hot rolled flat steel from this mill for our structural fabrication shop — primarily 12mm x 150mm x 6m bars for base plates and gusset connections. Yield strength consistently tests above 260 MPa per the MTCs provided with each shipment. We ran about 45 metric tons through our CNC plasma cutter last quarter with zero issues on weldability or warping. The EN 10204 3.1 certificates are thorough and our project engineers have never flagged a compliance concern. Solid mill-direct supplier for ASTM-certified flat bar.

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Hongji Profiles Co., Ltd.

5 yrs on Sinoali.com

Located in China

Product Introduction

Hongji Profiles Co., Ltd. is a professional manufacturer and supplier specializing in the R&D, production and sales of high-quality steel profiles. With years of experience in the metallurgical industry, we have earned a solid reputation for reliability, precision and customer-centric service, providing global clients with premium steel profile solutions for diverse industrial and architectural needs.

Our core business covers a full range of steel profiles, including angle steel, channel steel, I-beams, H-beams, C-section steel, Z-section steel, flat steel and custom special steel profiles. These products are widely applied in building structures, bridges, transmission towers, industrial machinery, automotive components and shipping. We strictly control material selection, adopting high-quality steel grades such as S235JR, S355JR, SS400, A36 and Q355 series to ensure excellent mechanical properties, durability and corrosion resistance.

Guided by a customer-first philosophy, we have built a comprehensive sales and after-sales network. Our products are exported to Europe, North America, Southeast Asia and Africa, with long-term cooperation with well-known enterprises. Our team provides one-stop services, and we ensure prompt delivery through sufficient inventory and optimized logistics.

Upholding “Quality First, Integrity-based, Innovation-driven, Win-Win Cooperation”, Hongji is committed to becoming a global leader in the steel profile industry, continuously improving quality and service to create a better future with global customers.

 

FAQ

Q: Q: What are the common specifications of your flat steel?
A:A: Our standard flat steel covers a wide range of sizes, with thicknesses from 3mm to 50mm, widths from 20mm to 600mm, and lengths from 6m to 12m. Common models comply with GB, EN, ASTM and JIS standards, including GB Q235B flat steel, EN S235JR flat steel, ASTM A36 flat steel and JIS SS400 flat steel. Detailed dimension tables and specification parameters can be provided upon your request.
Q: Q: What materials are your flat steel products made of?
Q: Q: Do you supply hot-rolled flat steel and cold-rolled flat steel?
Q: Q: Can you customize flat steel with non-standard sizes?
Q: Q: What is the difference between ordinary flat steel and high-strength flat steel?
Q: Q: Are your flat steel products suitable for outdoor and corrosive environments?
Customizable Rock-bottom price
$450 1-49 ton Base price
$430 50-99 ton 4.4% off
$420 ≥100 ton 6.7% off
Price validity: subject to market conditions

Supplier's customization ability

  • Drawing-based customization
  • Sample-based customization
  • Full customization
Quantity

Minimum order quantity: 1 ton

Shipping total: To be negotiated

Subtotal of goods US$ 450.00
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Lead time:
confirmed with the quotation
Packaging:
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Samples:
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