| Property | Parameter | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Product Name | Steel Channel | Structural C-channel / U-channel hot-rolled or cold-formed steel section |
| Material Grade | A36 / SS400 / S235JR / Q235B / A572 Gr.50 | A36 (ASTM) ≈ SS400 (JIS) ≈ S235JR (EN) ≈ Q235B (GB); high-strength option A572 Gr.50 ≈ S355JR |
| Standard Compliance | ASTM A36 / EN 10025-2 / JIS G3192 / GB/T 706 | Covers dimensional tolerances, mechanical properties, and chemical composition requirements |
| Chemical Composition – C | ≤ 0.26% (A36) / ≤ 0.17% (S235JR) | Carbon content controls hardness and weldability |
| Chemical Composition – Mn | ≤ 1.05% (A36) / ≤ 1.40% (S235JR) | Manganese enhances tensile strength and toughness |
| Chemical Composition – P / S | P ≤ 0.04% / S ≤ 0.05% | Low P and S content ensures improved ductility and weld quality |
| Chemical Composition – Si | ≤ 0.40% | Silicon acts as deoxidizer; influences yield strength |
| Tensile Strength | 400–550 MPa (A36: 400–550 MPa; S355: 470–630 MPa) | Per ASTM A36 / EN 10025-2; higher grades available upon request |
| Yield Strength | ≥ 250 MPa (A36/S235) / ≥ 355 MPa (A572 Gr.50/S355) | Minimum yield strength at room temperature per respective standards |
| Elongation | ≥ 20% (A36, 200 mm gauge) / ≥ 22% (S235JR) | Indicates ductility; measured on standard gauge length |
| Section Size Range | Web Height: 50–400 mm; Flange Width: 32–102 mm; Thickness: 4.5–18 mm | Standard channel sizes per ASTM / JIS / GB; custom profiles available |
| Length | 6 m / 9 m / 12 m (standard); custom cutting available | Mill lengths or cut-to-length per customer requirement |
| Surface Finish | Hot-rolled (mill scale) / Galvanized / Painted / Shot-blasted | Standard HR finish; hot-dip galvanized (85 µm avg.) or primer-coated options available |
| Application | Construction frames, bridges, machinery bases, conveyor systems, shelving, trailer frames | Widely used in structural, industrial, and civil engineering projects |
| Certification | ISO 9001:2015 / Mill Test Certificate (EN 10204 3.1) / CE Marking | Full material traceability; third-party inspection (SGS, BV, TÜV) available |
| Packaging | Bundle (1–3 MT per bundle), steel-strapped, with end caps; container or bulk vessel loading | Export-standard packaging with moisture-resistant wrapping upon request |
| MOQ | 1 MT (spot stock) / 25 MT (mill order) | Mixed sizes accepted for stock orders; full container load preferred for mill orders |
Our order of 25 tons of A572 Gr.50 C-channel (web depth 200mm, wall thickness 9mm) arrived with two bundles labelled incorrectly — the heat numbers on the tags didn't match the corresponding MTR entries. This created a traceability concern that required clarification before we could release material to the shop floor. To their credit, the supplier's quality team responded within 4 hours, provided corrected documentation, and issued a corrective action report. The steel itself met all dimensional and mechanical requirements per ASTM A6/A6M. We've since placed a second order and labelling was correct. Raising to 4 stars on next review if consistency holds.


