NLMK-Europe-Strip Product Catalogue 2021 Spread

PRODUCT
CATALOGUE
2021
AT A GLANCE
NLMK GROUP NLMK EUROPE

The European branch of the NLMK includes all the
STRENGTHS
steel businesses of the NLMK Group in Europe, bringing
together production sites with a long history and extensive A STRONG SHAREHOLDER
experience in producing flat steel. In addition, NLMK Europe
has an extensive network focusing on transforming and NLMK Group is the biggest Russian steel
NLMK Kaluga NLMK
NLMK
Kaluga
Lipetsk NLMK
NLMK
Lipetsk
Ural NLMK
VIZ-Steel
Ural VIZ-Steel distributing steel products to end users. company. NLMK is vertically integrated and
Steel (EAF): . m t SteelCoke:
(EAF):.
.
mmt t Coke: .
Steel:
m t. m t Steel:
GO .steel:
m t . m t GO steel: . m t
Longs: . m t Longs:
Steel:
. .
mt mt Steel: .
Longs:
m t. m t Longs: . m t oversees the complete value chain, from the
Flats: . m t Flats: .
Metalware:
mt . m t Metalware: . m t NLMK Europe employs almost 2.000 people and is mining of raw materials to the delivery of
Semis: . m t Semis: . m t
made up of two business units: NLMK Europe-Strip Products products to consumers. In addition, the
producing coils, slit strips and sheets (Belgium and France), NLMK Group supports us in our strategic
and NLMK Europe-Plate specialized in heavy plates and investments and in our ongoing development.
ingots (Belgium, Denmark and Italy).
Key end users include the automotive, general industry, INTEGRATED SUPPLY CHAIN
shipbuilding, construction and energy-producing companies,
as well as offshore windmill manufacturers. Our integrated supply-chain allows the
NLMK USA NLMK USA continuous support that our customers seek.
Our lean and flexible organization has made us
Steel: . m t Steel: . m t
RUSSIA RUSSIA
Flats: . m t Flats: . m t
DENMARK DENMARK
NLMK EUROPE STRIP PRODUCTS a preferred partner in the segments we target.
NLMK DanSteel NLMK DanSteel
Plates: . m t Plates: . m t
NLMK Europe Strip manufactures coated and uncoated
NLMK Belgium NLMK Belgium
BELGIUM BELGIUM
Stagdok Stagdok steels. Its production capacity is 2.2 million tonnes of hot- HIGH QUALITY SLABS
Holdings (NBH) Holdings (NBH)
Limestone: . m t Limestone: . m t rolled steel, 1.2 million tonnes of pickled and oiled steel
USA USA Steel: . m t Steel: . m t
ITALY ITALY
Altai-Koks Altai-Koks and 0.4 million tonnes of galvanized steel per year. They are produced directly in the steel shops
Strips: . m t Strips:FRANCE
. m t FRANCE Coke: . m t Coke: . m t
Plates: . m t Plates: . m t of Lipetsk with the latest technology. Their
NLMK Europe Strip’s facilities located in La Louvière quality consistency and cleanliness give us a
(Belgium) and Strasbourg (France) offer hot-rolled, galvanized competitive advantage for supplying finished
and pre-painted steels for automotive, construction, products meeting the highest standards.
Stoilensky Stoilensky general industry, tubes and distribution segments.
Iron ore fines:. m t Iron ore fines:. m t INDIA INDIA
Pellets: . m t
Sinter ore: . m t
Pellets: . m t
Sinter ore: . m t
NLMK Steel Center located in Manage (Belgium) CLOSE TO YOU
Reserves: . bn t Reserves: . bn t provides a range of transformation services for Strip
business of NLMK Europe. It focuses on slitting (slit coil) We are able to deliver our products to you very
and cutting (sheets) hot-rolled and galvanized steels for quickly, no matter where you are. Moreover, our
NLMK India NLMK India automotive, general industry and distribution segments. different teams, made up of talented and skilled
Slitting GO: . k t Slitting GO: . k t
Cutting core laminations:
Cutting
. k core
t laminations: . k t
professionals, provide tailored solutions that
help your business to grow.
4 NLMK EUROPE
CERTIFICATIONS
CERTIFICATES LIST FOR NLMK EUROPE STRIP PRODUCTS
COMPANY ISO 9001 IATF 16949 ISO 14001 OHSAS 18001 ISO 45001
NLMK
LA LOUVIÈRE
NLMK
STRASBOURG
NLMK
MANAGE
All certificates are available on our website or on request at the following e-mail: strip@eu.nlmk.com
6 CERTIFICATIONS
TABLE
OF CONTENTS
HOT ROLLED STEELS

MILD STEELS FOR COLD FORMING AND DRAWING 10
STRUCTURAL STEELS 12
HIGH STRENGTH LOW ALLOY STEELS 16
DUAL PHASE STEELS 20
HIGH RESISTANT STEELS FOR COLD FORMING 22
NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN CAPABILITIES 24
HOT DIP GALVANIZED STEELS 26
PRE-PAINTED STEELS
GUIDE & RECOMMENDATIONS 30
BUILDING POLYESTER 34
INDOOR POLYESTER 36
GRAINED COATING 38
POLYESTER FOR GENERAL INDUSTRY 40
MATT POLYESTER 42
POLYVINYLIDENE FLUORIDE (PVDF ) 44
VERY HIGH DURABILITY ( VHD) 46
VERY VERY HIGH DURABILITY ( VVHD) 48
CONTACTS 50
8 TABLE OF CONTENTS
MILD STEELS FOR COLD
FORMING AND DRAWING HOT ROLLED STEELS
1. PRESENTATION 3. QUALITY STANDARD 4. ROLLING PROGRAM

Low strength hot rolled steels have excellent ductility Mild steels are in compliance with EN 10111 4.1. RANGE OF SPECIFICATIONS 4.2. THICKNESS TOLERANCES
(elongation) enabling cold forming as bending, rolling, In compliance with European Standard EN 10051
Grades DD11-DD12
drawing, deep-drawing or even extra-deep-drawing. (for ½ ou ¾ EN - Please contact our Sales Department)
12.70 mm 960 1595
3.1. MECHANICAL PROPERTIES 960
10.00 mm 960
1595
1595
960 1595
2. USE Grades Yield Strength (MPa)

min-max
Tensile Elongation
Strength L₀ = 80 mm
% min
L₀ =
8.00 mm 960
960
6.00 mm 960
1595
1595
1595
5. DELIVERY
(MPa) 1.0 t 15 5.65√S₀ 960 1595
min-max 4.00 mm 960 1595
Black HR Pickled HR
960 1595
960 1595
1 ≤ t < 2 mm 2 ≤ t ≤ 11mm N/mm² 1≤t<1.5mm 1.5 ≤ t < 2mm 2 ≤ t < 3mm 3≤t≤11mm 960 1595
T/coil 25 t max
3.00 mm 960 1595
DD 11 170-360 170-340 ≤440 22 23 24 28 960 1595
Kg/mm 18 kg max
960 1595
DD 12 170-340 170-320 ≤420 24 25 26 30 960 1595
Outside diameter 1900 mm max
2.70 mm 960 1595
DD 13 170-330 170-310 ≤400 27 28 29 33 2.50 mm 960 1595
Inside diameter 762 (/-30) mm 610 mm
2.30 mm 960 1595
DD 14 170-310 170-290 ≤380 30 31 32 36 2.20 mm 960 1595
Axis horizontal
2.10 mm 960 1520
2.00 mm 960 1520
Strapping radial & circumferential
1.90 mm 960 1450
1.80 mm 960 1420
Label 1 inside / 1 outside
1.75 mm 960 1400
3.2. CHEMICAL COMPOSITION 1.70 mm 960
1.60 mm 960 1300
1350
Packaging nothing to be defined
Protection – anticorrosion oil
1.50 mm 960 1270
Grades C% max Mn% max P% max S% max Certificate in compliance with standard EN10204
DD11 0.12 0.60 0.045 0.045 Grade DD13
12.70 mm 960 1595
DD12 0.10 0.45 0.035 0.035 960 1595
DD13 0.08 0.40 0.030 0.030 10.00 mm 960
960
8.00 mm 960
1595
1595
1595
6. STEEL PROCESSING
DD14 0.08 0.35 0.025 0.025 960 1595
6.00 mm 960 1595
960 1595 • CUTTING
4.00 mm 960 1595
Mild steels are extensively used in General industry 960 1595 Unless otherwise mentioned, Hot rolled steel grades
960 1595
and Building, as well as Automotive industry. 960 1595 can all be processed by cutting (mechanical, laser,
3.00 mm 960 1595
960 1595 plasma, HD plasma); Because of high risk that flame-
960 1595
• Transmission pulleys 960 1595 cutting destroys the mechanical properties alongside
2.70 mm 960 1595
• Collars, joints and fasteners 2.50 mm 960 1595 the steel sheet, this process might be unused.
2.30 mm 960 1595
• Deep drawn tanks, machine casings, oil sumps 2.20 mm 960 1595
2.10 mm 960 1520
• Rerolling 2.00 mm 960 1520 • WELDABILITY
1.90 mm 960 1320
• Welded tubes and hollow sections 1.80 mm 960 1280 Unless otherwise mentioned, low carbon steels are
1.75 mm 960 1250
• Beams 1.70 mm 960 1230 in compliance with usual welding processes.
1.60 mm 960 1190
• Complex parts to be made on stamping presses 1.50 mm 960 1140
• FORMING
Grades DD13-DD14 (Boron)
Unless otherwise mentioned, NLMK Hot rolled
12.70 mm 960 1595
960 1595 steels have due forming ability, as for drawing,
10.00 mm 960 1595
960 1595 bending and rolling.
8.00 mm 960 1595
960 1595
6.00 mm 960 1595
960 1595
4.00 mm 960 1595
960 1595
960 1595
960 1595
3.00 mm 960 1595
960 1595
960 1595
Hot rolled steels can be supplied with a surface finsih as hot rolled or pickled. When required, a preservative oil 960 1595
2.80 mm 960 1595
can be applied on pickled steel according to several oil weight ranges between 0.5 and 2.5 g/m² per side. 2.50 mm 960 1580
2.30 mm 960 1500
2.20 mm 960 1450
2.10 mm 960 1370
The following edge finish are available: 2.00 mm 960 1370
1.90 mm 960 1320
• Mill edges for non-picked or pickled (-and oiled) conditions, 1.80 mm 960 1280
1.75 mm 960 1250
• Trimmed edges for pickled (-and oiled) conditions. 1.70 mm 960 1230
1.60 mm 960 1190
1.50 mm 960 1140
For any further information, please contact our Sales department.

Standard range
10 MILD STEELS FOR COLD FORMING AND DRAWING

STRUCTURAL
STEELS HOT ROLLED STEELS
1. PRESENTATION 3. QUALITY STANDARD 4. ROLLING PROGRAM

Structural steels are Carbon-Manganese steels In compliance with European Standard EN 10025-2 4.1. RANGE OF SPECIFICATIONS
and have a guaranteed minimum Yield-, Tensile- and & ”Construction Products Regulation” 305/2011/EU.
Impact-strength. Grade S235J Grade S355J
12.70 mm 960 1595 12.70 mm 960 1595
960 1595 960 1595
Besides the usual hot rolled steels, the range includes 3.1. MECHANICAL PROPERTIES 10.00 mm 960 1595 10.00 mm 960 1595
960 1595 960 1595
fine-grain steels (obtained by normalizing rolling ”+ N”). 8.00 mm 960 1595 8.00 mm 960 1595
Grades Yield Tensile Strength L₀=5.65√S₀ Impact 960 1595 960 1595
Strength (MPa) min-max Nominal Thickness Strength 6.00 mm 960 1595 6.00 mm 960 1595
960 1595 960 1580
Structural steels are also available as rolled (+AR), (MPa)
<3 ≥3 >1 >1.5 >2 >2.5 >3 Energy Temp. 4.00 mm 960 1595 4.00 mm 960 1580
min 960 1595 960 1430
normalized rolling (+N), suitable for cold forming (C). ≤12.7 ≤1.5 ≤2 ≤2.5 < 3 ≤12.7
J min °C 960 1595 960 1430
960 1595 960 1430
S235JR 235 360-510 360-510 16 17 18 19 24 27 20 3.00 mm 960 1595 3.00 mm 960 1430
They can also be in compliance with post-galvanizing S235JO 235 360-510 360-510 16 17 18 19 24 27 0
960
960
1595
1595
960
2.75 mm 960
1330
1330
(see table for Class 1 to Class 3). S235J2 235 360-510 360-510 16 17 18 19 24 27 -20
960
960
1595
1595
2.70 mm 960
2.60 mm 960
1260
1260
2.50 mm 960 1595 2.50 mm 960 1260
S275JR 275 430-580 410-560 14 15 16 17 21 27 20 2.40 mm 960 1540 2.40 mm 960 1220
Class Elements in weight % 2.20 mm 960 1540 2.30 mm 960 1200
S275JO 275 430-580 410-560 14 15 16 17 21 27 0 2.10 mm 960 1520 2.20 mm 960 1150
Si Si + 2.5P P 2.00 mm 960 1520 2.10 mm 960 1100
S275J2 275 430-580 410-560 14 15 16 17 21 27 -20 1.90 mm 960 1450 2.00 mm 960 1100
Class 1 ≤ 0.030 ≤ 0.090 - 1.80 mm 960 1420
S355JR 355 510-680 470-630 13 14 15 16 20 27 20 1.75 mm 960 1400
Class 2 ≤ 0.030 - - 1.70 mm 960 1350 Production standard
S355JO 355 510-680 470-630 13 14 15 16 20 27 0 1.60 mm 960 1300
Class 3 0.14 ≤ Si ≤ 0.25 - ≤ 0.035 1.50 mm 960 1270
S355J2 355 510-680 470-630 13 14 15 16 20 27 -20
S355K2 355 510-680 470-630 13 14 15 16 20 40 -30
Production standard
2. USE Grade S275J

4.2. THICKNESS TOLERANCES
3.2. CHEMICAL COMPOSITION 12.70 mm 960 1595
In compliance with European Standard EN 10051
Structural steels are extensively used in Mechanical 960 1595 (for ½ or ¾ EN - Please contact our Sales Department)
Grades C% max Si% max Mn% max P% max S% max N% max Cu% max 10.00 mm 960 1595
and Building industries, particularly suitable to 960 1595
S235JR 0.17 - 1.40 0.035 0.035 0.012 0.55 8.00 mm 960 1595
manufacture structures subject to high mechanical 960 1595
S235JO 0.17 - 1.40 0.030 0.030 0.012 0.55 6.00 mm 960 1595
requests. 960 1595
S235J2 0.17 - 1.40 0.025 0.025 - 0.55 4.00 mm 960 1595
960 1595
S275JR 0.21 - 1.50 0.035 0.035 0.012 0.55 960 1595
Typical uses are: 960 1595
S275JO 0.18 - 1.50 0.030 0.030 0.012 0.55 3.00 mm 960 1595
• Cranes, pylons, steel frames for buildings and other 960 1595
S275J2 0.18 - 1.50 0.025 0.025 - 0.55
architectural works 960
2.70 mm 960
1595
1595
S355JR 0.24 0.55 1.60 0.035 0.035 0.012 0.55
• Structure of industrial equipment & welded 2.60 mm 960
2.50 mm 960
1595
1595
S355JO 0.20 0.55 1.60 0.030 0.030 0.012 0.55
mechanical assemblies 2.40 mm 960
2.30 mm 960 1520
1560
S355J2 0.20 0.55 1.60 0.025 0.025 - 0.55

• Posts for public lighting & guardrails 2.20 mm 960
2.10 mm 960 1390
1430
S355K2 0.20 0.55 1.60 0.025 0.025 - 0.55
• Welded tubes and beams for construction 2.00 mm 960
1.95 mm 960 1320
1350
1.90 mm 960 1270

1.80 mm 960 1230
The atmospheric corrosion resistant steels 1.75 mm 960
1.70 mm 960
1200
1200
are particularly performing in: 1.60 mm 960 1150
1.50 mm 960 1120
• Industry (structures, chimneys, ventilation ducts)
• Railway transport (bogies, chassis) Production standard
• Marine environment (ships, harbour equipment,
containers)
12 STRUCTURAL STEELS
STRUCTURAL
5. DELIVERY
Black HR Pickeld HR
T/Coils max 25 t
Kg/mm max 18 kg
Outside diameter max 1900 mm
Axis horizontal
Protection – anticorrosion oil
Document / Certificates in compliance with standard EN 10204 - 2004
6. STEEL PROCESSING
• CUTTING
Unless otherwise mentioned, Hot rolled steel grades
can all be processed by cutting (mechanical, laser,
plasma, HD plasma); because of high risk that flame-
cutting destroys the mechanical properties alongside
the steel sheet, this process might be unused.
• WELDABILITY
Unless otherwise mentioned, low carbon steels are
in compliance with usual welding processes.
• FORMING
steels have due forming ability, as for drawing, bending
and rolling.
14 STRUCTURAL STEELS
HIGH STRENGTH
LOW ALLOY STEELS HOT ROLLED STEELS
1. PRESENTATION 2. USE 3. QUALITY STANDARD 4. ROLLING PROGRAM

High strength, low alloy steels (HSLA) are characterised In compliance with the European standard EN 10149.2 The characteristics of hot strip mill enable the
by low carbon and alloy element contents, which give production of high strength quality products covering
them excellent functional properties such as suitability 3.1. MECHANICAL PROPERTIES a broad range of dimensions.
for cold forming, welding and coating.
Grades Yield Strength
(MPa) min
Tensile Elongation
Strength (MPa) L₀=80 mm
L₀=5.65√S₀
(%)
Min Bending
Radius
4.1. RANGE OF SPECIFICATIONS
Asset: high strength levels. min-max t<3.00 mm t≥3.00 mm
Grade S315MC
S315MC 315 390-510 ≥20 ≥24 0.0 x ep
12.70 mm 960 1595
Advantages: HSLA steels are extensively used for manufacturing S355MC 355 430-550 ≥19 ≥23 0.5 x ep 960 1595
10.00 mm 960 1595
• improved weldability, structural parts, in a variety of sectors as: S420MC 420 480-620 ≥16 ≥19 0.5 x ep 960 1595
8.00 mm 960 1595
• good formability, • Automotive: pressed chassis and reinforcement S460MC 460 520-670 ≥14 ≥17 1.0 x ep 960 1595
6.00 mm 960 1595
• forming on presses and automated lines, parts, seats S500MC 500 550-700 ≥12 ≥14 1.0 x ep 960 1595
4.00 mm 960 1595
• good resistance to fatigue and impact. • Industrial vehicles: trailers and skips as S550MC 550 600-760 ≥12 ≥14 1.5 x ep 960 1595
960 1595
chassis components S600MC 600 650-820 ≥11 ≥13 1.5 x ep 960 1595
3.00 mm 960 1595
Feature: Thanks to high Yield strength, HSLA steels are • Lifting and handling equipment: cranes, fork Mechanical properties of samples in the rolling direction
960 1595
960 1595
particularly used when a weight reduction is required; lifts, warehouse shelves 960 1595
960 1595
in this case, they substitute themselves for conventional • General Industry: containers, concrete mixers, 2.60 mm 960 1595
2.40 mm 960 1500 1595
structural steels. roll bars 3.2. CHEMICAL ANALYSIS 2.20 mm 960
2.10 mm 960
1410 1570
1370 1520
2.00 mm 960 1330 1470
1.90 mm 960 1420
S235JR S315MC S355MC S500MC Grades C% Mn% Si% P% S% Nb% Ti% V% Mo% B% 1.80 mm 960 1380
max max max max max max max max max max 1.70 mm 960 1280
10.00 mm 8.50 mm 8.00 mm 7.00 mm 1.60 mm 960 1280
1.50 mm 960 1250
8.00 mm 6.80 mm 6.40 mm 5.60 mm S315MC 0.12 1.30 0.50 0.025 0.020 0.090 0.15 0.20
6.00 mm 5.10 mm 4.80 mm 4.20 mm S355MC 0.12 1.50 0.50 0.025 0.020 0.090 0.15 0.20
Grade S355MC
4.00 mm 3.40 mm 3.20 mm 2.80 mm S420MC 0.12 1.60 0.50 0.025 0.015 0.090 0.15 0.20 12.70 mm 960 1595
960 1595
Weight and thickness 15% 20% 30% S460MC 0.12 1.60 0.50 0.025 0.015 0.090 0.15 0.20 10.00 mm 960 1595
reduction 960 1595
S500MC 0.12 1.70 0.50 0.025 0.015 0.090 0.15 0.20 8.00 mm 960 1595
960 1595
S550MC 0.12 1.80 0.50 0.025 0.015 0.090 0.15 0.20
(Approximate values calculated using the yield strength 6.00 mm 960 1595
960 1595
S600MC 0.12 1.90 0.50 0.025 0.015 0.090 0.22 0.20 0.50 0.005
of unbent steel. For units working in bending conditions or in 4.00 mm 960 1595
960 1595
compression, it must be recalculated considering static and Specific requirements:
960 1595
960 1595
dynamic factors). - Suitability for galvanising: Low Silicon. 3.00 mm 960 1595
- Impact strength: at-20°C /-40°C. 960 1530 1595
960 1530 1595
960 1530 1595
> Please contact our Sales Department 2.80 mm 960 1530 1595
2.60 mm 960 1460 1595
2.40 mm 960 1390 1500
2.20 mm 960 1300 1420
2.10 mm 960 1260 1370
2.00 mm 960 1220 1320
1.90 mm 960 1180
1.80 mm 960 1140
1.70 mm 960 1100
1.60 mm 960 1070
1.50 mm 960 1030
Standard range
16 HIGH STRENGTH LOW ALLOY STEELS

HIGH STRENGTH
LOW ALLOY STEELS HOT ROLLED STEELS
12.70 mm
Grade S420MC
960 1595 10.00 mm
Grade S600MC
960 1100
7. NAMING - ACCORDING TO OTHER STANDARDS
960 1595 9.00 mm 960 1100
10.00 mm 960 1595 8.00 mm 960 1100
960 1595 7.50 mm 960 1200
Corresponding specification Former corresponding specification
8.00 mm 960 1595 6.50 mm 960 1500
960 1595 6.00 mm 960 1500
Grades Steel Number EU 149 part 2 SEW 092* GB BS1449 US SAEJ1392
6.00 mm 960 1595 5.50 mm 960 1560
S315MC 1.0972 QStE300TM 43F35 Gr 45
960 1595 5.00 mm 960 1560
4.00 mm 960 1595 4.60 mm 960 1350
S355MC 1.0976 FeE355-TM QStE360TM 46F40 Gr 50
960 1595 4.20 mm 960 1350
3.40 mm 960 1595 3.80 mm 960 1300
3.20 mm 960 1570 1595 3.40 mm 960 1200
3.00 mm 960 1500 1595 3.20 mm 960 1100
S460MC 1.0982 QStE460TM Gr 65
960 1420 1530 3.00 mm 960 1100
960 1420 1530 2.80 mm 960 1000
S500MC 1.0984 QStE500TM Gr 70
960 1420 1530 2.50 mm 960 1000
2.80 mm 960 1420 1530
2.60 mm 960 1360 1460
2.40 mm 960 1280 1380 Standard range S600MC 1.8969 QStE600TM
2.20 mm 960 1210 1350
2.10 mm 960 1180 1280 Extended range subject to mill approval
2.00 mm 960 1140 1220 * The strength values of these grades of steel are tested on transverse samples.
1.90 mm 960 1180
1.80 mm 960 1150
1.70 mm 960 1110
1.60 mm 960
1.50 mm 960 1060
1070 4.2. THICKNESS TOLERANCES
In compliance with European Standard EN 10051
(for ½ or ¾ EN - Please contact our Sales Department)
Grade S460MC
10.00 mm 960 1100
8.00 mm 960 1100
7.50 mm
6.50 mm
6.00 mm
960
960
960
1500
1500
1595
5. DELIVERY
960 1595
4.00 mm 960 1595
3.80 mm 960 1595
LAC Noir LAC DKP
3.60 mm 960 1520 T/Coils 25 t max
3.40 mm 960 1520
3.30 mm 960 1430 Kg/mm 18 kg max
3.20 mm 960 1430
3.00 mm 960 1360 Outside diameter 1900 mm max
2.80 mm 960 1300
2.50 mm 960 1250 Inside diameter 762 (/-30) mm 610 mm
2.40 mm 960 1210
2.30 mm 960 1190 Axis horizontal
2.20 mm 960 1170
2.10 mm 960 1140 Strapping radial & circumferential
2.00 mm 960 1120
Grade S500MC
Protection - anticorrosion oil
10.00 mm 960 1100
9.00 mm 960 1100 Certificate in compliance with standard EN 10204
8.00 mm 960 1500
7.50 mm 960 1500
7.00 mm 960 1500
6.50 mm 960 1500
6.00 mm 960 1595
5.50 mm
5.00 mm
4.50 mm
960
960
960
1595
1595
1595
6. STEEL PROCESSING
4.19 mm 960 1595
3.80 mm 960
3.60 mm 960 1560 • CUTTING
3.20 mm 960 1430
3.00 mm 960 1360 Unless otherwise mentioned, Hot rolled steel grades
2.80 mm 960 1300
2.50 mm 960 1200 can all be processed by cutting (mechanical, laser,
2.40 mm 960 1160
2.30 mm 960 1120 plasma, HD plasma); because of high risk that flame-
2.20 mm 960 1080
2.10 mm 960 1050 cutting destroys the mechanical properties alongside
2.00 mm 960 1020
Grade S550MC
• WELDABILITY
10.00 mm 960 1100
9.00 mm 960 1100 Unless otherwise mentioned, low carbon steels are in
8.00 mm 960 1250
7.50 mm 960 1500 compliance with usual welding processes.
6.50 mm 960 1500
6.00 mm 960 1595
5.50 mm 960 1595
5.00 mm 960 1595 • FORMING
4.20 mm 960 1540
4.00 mm 960 1480 Unless otherwise mentioned, NLMK Hot rolled
3.80 mm 960 1480
3.40 mm 960 1380 steels have due forming ability, as for drawing, bending
3.30 mm 960 1350
3.20 mm 960 1320 and rolling.
3.10 mm 960 1260
3.00 mm 960 1260
2.80 mm 960 1120
2.50 mm 960 1120
18 HIGH STRENGTH LOW ALLOY STEELS

DUAL PHASE
1. PRESENTATION 2. USE 4. ROLLING PROGRAM 6. STEEL PROCESSING

Dual Phase steels are made of martensitic (hard) The DP steels are designed for cold forming, 4.1. RANGE OF SPECIFICATIONS • CUTTING
phase improving resistance and ferritic (soft) phase especially drawing safety and re-enforcing parts in Unless otherwise mentioned, Hot rolled steel grades
HDT580X
enabling formability. Automotive industry. can all be processed by cutting (mechanical, laser,
6.00 mm 1595
4.00 mm 1595 plasma, HD plasma); because of high risk that flame-
3.70 mm 1595
Asset: the very best compromise between resistance They are widely used for wheels construction and 3.50 mm 1595 cutting destroys the mechanical properties alongside
and drawability light mechanical engineering. 3.00 mm
2.90 mm 1500
1595
2.80 mm 1450
2.70 mm 1400
Advantages: 2.60 mm 1350 • WELDABILITY
2.50 mm 1300
• Strongly fatigue resistant 2.40 mm 1250 Unless otherwise mentioned, low carbon steels are
• Superiorly performant to impact test in compliance with usual welding processes.
Standard range
• Enhancing weight-reduction combined Extended range subject to mill approval
with higher tensile strength • FORMING
Feature: Bake Hardening Effect: after temperature 4.2. THICKNESS TOLERANCES steels have due forming ability, as for drawing,
raise (up to 170°) and 20-minutes time organic coating In compliance with European Standard EN 10051 bending and rolling.
process, the DP steels resistance is further increased. (for ½ or ¾ EN - Please contact our Sales Department)
7. COATING ABILITY
5. DELIVERY
3. QUALITY STANDARD The steel can be subject to the deposit of a metallic
BLACK HR PICKLED HR coating by immersion or electro-deposition and/or an
3.1. MECHANICAL PROPERTIES T/Coils 25 t max organic coating or other. When a coating is planned, it
In compliance with the European standard EN 10338 and VDA 239-100 Kg / mm 18 kg max has to be specified at the order request.
Norm Grade Yield Tensile Elongation n4-6 n10-20/Ag BH2
Strength Strength (MPa)
A801 mm A5 mm (%)
(MPa) (MPa) Axis horizontal
(%) t≥ 3 mm
VDA 239-100 HR330Y580T-DP-UC 330-450 580-680 ≥ 19 ≥ 23 ≥ 0.16 ≥ 0.13 ≥ 30 Strapping radial & circumferential
Norm Grade Yield Tensile Elongation n10-UE Packaging nothing to be defined

Strength Strength HDT580X steel grade (3,0 mm)
A801 mm (%) A5 mm (%) Protection – anticorrosion oil
(MPa) (MPa)
E1 (true)
t≥ 3 mm
0.8 Document / Certificates in compliance with standard EN 10204
EN 10338 HDT580X 330-450 ≥ 580 ≥ 19 ≥ 23 ≥ 0.13
0.7
1
Testing in longitudinal direction
0.6
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.2
0.1
3.2. CHEMICAL COMPOSITION -0.5 -0.4 -0.3 -0.2 -0.1 0

E2 (true)
0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5
The typical chemical analysis consists of low carbon

content alloyed with significant Manganese The Y axis is Major Strain and X axis is Minor Strain.
& Chromium percentages
Norm Grade C% max Si% max Mn% max P% max S% max Al total Cr%+Mo% max Nb%+Ti% max B% max Cu% max
VDA 239-100 HR330Y580T-DP-UC 0.14 1.00 2.20 0.060 0.010 0.015-0.100 1.40 0.15 0.005 0.20
Norm Grade C% max Si% max Mn% max P% max S% max Al total Cr%+Mo% max Nb%+Ti% max V% max B% max
EN10338 HDT580X 0.14 1.00 2.20 0.085 0.015 0.015-0.100 1.40 0.15 0.20 0.005
20 DUAL PHASE STEELS

HIGH RESISTANT STEELS
FOR COLD FORMING HOT ROLLED STEELS
1. PRESENTATION 3. QUALITY STANDARD 4. COATING 6. DELIVERY

This steel grade completes the range of HSLA steels, 3.1. MECHANICAL PROPERTIES Depending on tensile strength combined with range Black HR Pickled HR
T/Coils 25 t max
offering steels with high tensile strength combined with Driven by the constructor’s specifications, the of specifications, NLMK Strasbourg optionally provides
Kg/mm 18 kg max
an excellent forming and punching ability. Worldwide standard properties can be summarized hot rolled metallic coated steels up to 3,00 mm
as follows thickness.
Asset: the very best compromise between high
Axis horizontal
resistance and weight-reducing needs VDA239 - 100 This option is particularly suitable for automotive parts
as well as building structures in corrosive atmosphere.
Yield Tensile Label 1 inside / 1 outside
Advantages: Strength Strength Elongation BH2
• Guaranteed tensile strength from 440 to 560 MPa Grades Type 1 Type 2 Type 3 According to customer’s choice or constraint,
Rp0,2 Rm Protection - anticorrosion oil
• Outstandingly improved ductility MPa MPa
A
%
A50mm
%
A80mm
%
A50mm
%
MPa
metallic coatings will be:
Certificate in compliance with standard
• Improved fatigue resistance HR330Y450T-FB-UC 300 - 400 450 - 550 ≥ 27 ≥2 5 ≥ 24 ≥ 26 ≥ 30
• Double side
HR440Y580T-FB-UC 440 - 560 580 - 700 ≥ 17 ≥ 16 ≥ 15 ≥ 16 ≥ 30 • Hot dipped galvanized: from 40 up to 70 g/m²/Side
Naming: HR45, HR60
EN10338 Notice: rolling program and delivery terms, 7. STEEL PROCESSING
as per §5 + §6 here-under mentioned, do not apply
2. USE Proof
strength
Tensile
Strength Elongation
Strain
hardening
exponent
to metallic coated products (on this subject, revert to • CUTTING
Grades NLMK Strasbourg Galvanized data sheets). Unless otherwise mentioned, Hot rolled steel grades
R p 0,2 Rm R80 R5
Thickness can all be processed by cutting (mechanical, laser,
≥3 mm
plasma, HD plasma). Because of high risk that flame-
Steel
name
Steel
number
MPaa MPaa
min.
%
min.
%
min.
min. 5. ROLLING PROGRAM cutting destroys the mechanical properties alongside
Ferritic-bainitic steel (F)
HDT450F 1.0961 300 - 420 450 24 27 5.1. RANGE OF SPECIFICATIONS
HDT580F 1.0994 460 - 620 580 25 17 • WELDABILITY
Grades HDT450F (EN10338)
Unless otherwise mentioned, low carbon steels are in
HR300Y450T-FB (VDA239-100)
compliance with usual welding processes.
3.50 mm 960 1595
3.2. CHEMICAL COMPOSITION 3.00 mm
2.60 mm
960
960 1580
1595
The chemical composition of HR 45 (FB) and HR 60 (FB) 2.40 mm 960 1500 • FORMING

2.20 mm 960 1410
all comply with the following limits 2.00 mm 960 1330 Unless otherwise mentioned, NLMK Europe-Strip
1.80 mm 960 1240
1.50 mm 960 1120 Products Hot rolled steels have due forming ability,
Chemical Composition of Hot Rolled Ferritic Bainitic Steels as for drawing, bending and rolling.
Grades HDT580F (EN10338)
C Si Mn P S AI TI Cr B Cu
HR440Y580T-FB (VDA239-100)
Grades % % % % % % +Nb% +Mo% % % 3.50 mm 960 1460
3.00 mm 960 1460
HR330Y450T-FB-UC ≤ 0,18 ≤ 0,50 ≤ 2,00 ≤ 0,050 ≤ 0,010 0,015 - 2,0 ≤ 0,15 ≤ 1,00 ≤ 0,005 ≤ 0,20 2.80 mm 960 1400
HR440Y580T-FB-UC ≤ 0,18 ≤ 0,50 ≤ 2,00 ≤ 0,050 ≤ 0,010 0,015 - 2,0 ≤ 0,15 ≤ 1,00 ≤ 0,010 ≤ 0,20 2.60 mm 960 1320
2.40 mm 960 1260
2.20 mm 960 1190
2.00 mm 960 1120
Steel Grade % in mass
Standard range
Steel Steel C Si Mn P S AI Cr+Mo Nb+TI V B Extended range subject to mill approval
name number max max max max max max max max max
Ferritic-bainitic steels (F)
These steels are specifically intended for cold forming.
HDT450F 1.0961
5.2. THICKNESS TOLERANCES
0,18 0,50 2,00 0,050 0,010 0,015 - 2,0 1,00 0,15 0,15 0,005
The main applications are in the automotive industry
HDT580F 1.0994 0,18 0,50 2,00 0,050 0,010 0,015 - 2,0 1,00 0,15 0,15 0,010
for critical safety parts in relatively complex shapes: In compliance with European Standard EN 10051
• structural parts: body parts, brackets, reinforcements, (for ½ or ¾ EN - Please contact our Sales Department)
mechanical parts,
• safety parts: pillars, rails, beams, chassis parts, bumpers,
• wheels and drive shafts,
• mechanical parts: suspension components, gearboxes.
22 HIGH RESISTANT STEELS FOR COLD FORMING

NEW DEVELOPMENTS
IN CAPABILITIES HOT ROLLED STEELS
PHASE 1
DD11, DD12, DD13, DD14, S235J S275J, S315MC

>= 900 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 1500 1550 >= 900 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 1500 1550
< 900 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 1500 1550 1600 < 900 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 1500 1550 1600
> <= > <=
2,05 2,55 2,05 2,55
1,95 2,05 1,95 2,05
1,75 1,95 1,75 1,95
1,55 1,75 1,55 1,75
1,50 1,55 1,50 1,55
1,45 1,50 1,45 1,50
S355J S355MC
>= 900 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 1500 1550 >= 900 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 1500 1550
< 900 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 1500 1550 1600 < 900 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 1500 1550 1600
> <= > <=
5,05 6,05 2,05 2,55
4,05 5,05 1,95 2,05
3,05 4,05 1,75 1,95
2,55 3,05 1,55 1,75
2,05 2,55 1,50 1,55
1,95 2,05 1,45 1,50
1,75 1,95
1,55 1,75
1,50 1,55
S420MC, S460MC, HR60 S500MC, S550MC

>= 900 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 1500 1550 >= 900 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 1500 1550
< 900 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 1500 1550 1600 < 900 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 1500 1550 1600
> <= > <=
3,05 4,05 5,05 6,05
2,55 3,05 4,05 5,05
2,05 2,55 3,05 4,05
1,95 2,05 2,55 3,05
1,75 1,95 2,05 2,55
1,55 1,75 1,95 2,05
1,75 1,95
S600MC
>= 900 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 1500 1550
< 900 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 1500 1550 1600
> <=
4,05 5,05
3,05 4,05
2,55 3,05
2,05 2,55
Existing Product Range

New dimensions after Phase 1
New dimensions after first phase of our Hot Strip Mill Transformation (La Louvière - Belgium).
Please contact our sales department if you have any questions or require further information.
24 NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN CAPABILITIES

HOT DIP
GALVANIZED STEELS
1. PRESENTATION 3. QUALITY STANDARD

Galvanized steels are Hot rolled or Cold rolled steels, NLMK Strasbourg supplies a wide variety of hot Susbtrate steel grades are in compliance with 4.1.2. C
OLD ROLLED HIGH STRENGTH LOW
annealed and roll-coated through a melting bath of Zinc. dip galvanized steels, especially designed for cold- the corresponding standards (revert to NLMK ALLOY STEELS
Zinc coating protects steel from corrosion. forming as drawing, bending, profiling: La Louviere or Strasbourg data sheets).
Grades Rp02 MPa Rm MPa A80 %¹
• Dual Phase steels (DP) min-max min min
Characteristics • Cold Rolled High Strength Low Alloy Steels Galvanized steels are in compliance with European
HX 260 LAD 260-330 350-430 26
Cathodic protection: spontaneous Zinc electro- • Cold Rolled High Strength IF Steels Standard EN 10346, VD239-100 or eventually
HX 300 LAD 300-380 380-480 23
chemical reaction generating a Max 3 mm wide or Max • Structural steels automotive manufacturer’s specifications and their
HX 340 LAD 340-420 410-510 21
3 mm thick corrosion-protective barrier relatively above • Non-alloy mild steels dimensional and shape tolerances with European
HX 380 LAD 380-480 440-560 19
surface scratches or along steelsheet edges. Standard EN 10143.
¹ For product thickness 0.5<t<0.70 mm, the minimum elongation at break A80 values
See below the table of equivalence of steels is to be reduced by 2 units. For t≤0.50 mm, the reduction is 4 units.
2. USE versus norm.
4.1.3. C
OLD ROLLED HIGH STRENGTH
Galvanized steels, traditionally used for industrial EQUIVALENCE OF STANDARDS IF STEELS
applications, are nowadays extensively used in
Steel EN10346 VDA 239-100 Grades Re MPa Rm MPa A80 % 1 r90 n90
Automotive sector. min-max min-max min
Dual Phase Steels HCT490X-Z CR290Y490T-DP-GI
Steel Family Grades Applications Properties (DP) HCT590X-Z CR330Y590T-DP-GI HX 220 YD 220-260 340-400 32 1.5 0.17
Dual Phase steels (DP) DP500 Automotive: White box, tunnels, ABC, anti-intrusion bars, Energy absorption for structural components HX260LAD-Z CR270LA-GI HX 260 YD* 260-320 360-440 28 1.4 0.16
DP600 beams, structural components. Strengthening of load-bearing elements.
Cold Rolled High Strength HX300LAD-Z CR300LA-GI
Industry: Skips, containers, uprights, open profiles. Low Alloy Steels HX340LAD-Z CR340LA-GI ¹ For product thickness 0.5<t<0.70 mm, the minimum elongation at break A80 values
is to be reduced by 2 units. For t≤0.50 mm, the reduction is 4 units.
Cold Rolled High Strength HX260 LAD Automotive: Box reinforcement, structural HX380LAD-Z CR380LA-GI * Please contact our Sales Department.
Low Alloy Steels HX 300 LAD elements, beams. Weight reduction, fatigue and impact resistance.
HX 340 LAD Cold Rolled High Strength HX220YD-Z CR210IF-GI
HX 380 LAD Industry: Light profiles for shelving and storage, mechanisms, IF Steels
components exposed to saline environments.
HX260YD-Z CR240IF-GI
4.1.4. MILD STEELS AND IF STEELS
DX52D-Z CR1-GI
Cold Rolled High Strength DX51D-DX52D Automotive: Сomponents requiring deep drawing, radiators, Suitable for cold forming according to the degree of the
IF Steels DX53D to DX57D filters, casings. component to be produced including hydroforming. DX53D-Z CR2-GI Grades Rp02 MPa Rm MPa A80 %¹ r n
HX220YD, HX260YD min-max min-max min min min
Industry: Electrical household appliances, profiles, Mild and IF Steels DX54D-Z CR3-GI
electrical cabinets, equipment. DX56D-Z CR4-GI DX 51 D - 270-500 22 - -
Structural steels S220GD Industry: Construction, agriculture, silos and trailers, Resistance to static load <= suitable for cold forming. DX57D-Z CR5-GI DX 52 D 140-300 270-420 26 - -
S250GD swimming pools, metal shelving, protective housings, profiles.
S280GD DX 53 D 140-260 270-380 30 - -
S320GD DX 54 D 120-220 260-350 36 1.6 0.18
S350GD
4. MECHANICAL PROPERTIES DX 56 D 120-180 260-350 39 1.9² 0.21³
DX 57 D 120-170 260-350 41 2,1 0,22
4.1. COLD ROLLED STEELS ¹ For product thickness 0.5<t<0.70 mm, the minimum elongation at break A80 values
is to be reduced by 2 units. For t≤0.50 mm, the reduction is 4 units.
4.1.1. DUAL PHASE STEELS (DP) ² For thickness >1.50 mm, the r90 value is to be reduced by 0.2.
³ For thickness ≤0.70 mm, the r90 value is to be reduced by 0.2 et the n90 value
is to be reduced by 0.1.
Grades Rp02 MPa Rm MPa A80 % n10-UE Bh2 MPa
min-max min min min min
4.1.5. STRUCTURAL STEELS
HCT 490 X 300-380 500 23 0.15 30*
HCT 590 X 340-420 600 20 0.14 30* Grades Rp02 MPa Rm MPa A80 %1
min min min
* Please contact our Sales Department. S 220 GD 220 300 20

S 250 GD 250 330 19
S 280 GD 280 360 18
S 320 GD 320 390 17
S 350 GD* 350 420 16
¹ For product thickness ≤0.70 mm, the minimum elongation at break A80 values
is to be reduced by 2 units.
* Cold rolled substrate only.
26 HOT DIP GALVANIZED STEELS

HOT DIP
GALVANIZED STEELS
5. COATING 6. ROLLING PROGRAM

5.1. ZINC MASS Framework of dimensions
Depending on substrate’ end-use and thickness, • Thicknesses from 0.38 up to 3.00 mm
Zinc layer varies from 70 up to 450 gr/m²-double side. • Widths from 970 up to 1530 mm
Mass of zinc Thickness

Limits due to cold rolled or hot rolled substrate,
≥ 70 g/m² and ≤100 g/m² ≥ 0.70 mm and ≤2.00 mm
or zinc coating: please contact our Sales Department
> 100 g/m² and ≤275 g/m² ≥ 0.34 mm and ≤2.50 mm
> 275 g/m² and ≤350 g/m² ≥ 0.45 mm and ≤2.00 mm for appearance A
≥ 0.50 mm and ≤0.80 mm for appearance B
7. DELIVERY
> 350 g/m² and ≤450 g/m² ≥ 0.50 mm and ≤2.50 mm for appearance A
Coils
Option of differential zinc mass( outer side ≠ inner side) please contact our Sales Department.
For products with hot rolled material, mass of zinc from 100 to 450 g/m² in MA and MB. • Horizontal Axis, radial and circumferential strapping
• t/coils: 2 t (min) to 27 t (Max)
5.2. SURFACE • Inside diameter 508 or 610 mm
Minimized spangle ONLY outside diameter 780 to 2100 mm
Aspect Definition Applications

> Please contact our Sales Department
Type A (MA) Standard Yes Non-visible components
Type B (MB) Skinpass Yes Non-visible components
8. STEEL PROCESSING
5.3. TREATMENTS
The galvanized steels have same grade and
Without treatment X
processing ability as their steel substrates. However,
Oiled X PL3802-39S FUCHS + QUAKER N6130
the metallic finish coating type and thickness might
Passivation X Without Cr⁶
prevent from cutting, forming or welding at usual
Stamping X Approved by all OEMs
technical terms.
28 HOT DIP GALVANIZED STEELS

ORGANIC COATED STEEL
GUIDE & RECOMMENDATIONS PRE-PAINTED STEELS
1. PRESENTATION 2. USE 3. QUALITY STANDARDS

Organic steel - also called “prepainted”- consists of: Our organic coated steels are priory suitable for Available steel grades “Binders” are intrinsically essential
• substrate, cold rolled steel or metallic coated steel the Building markets (construction and equipment) • Mild steels: DX 51D in compliance with EN 10346 and classified in two groups
• surface treatment • Cladding & roofing, sectional doors, ceilings, lights… • Structural steels: S220 to S350GD, in compliance • Thermo-hardener, for Polyester system, PUR
• “primer” paint layer with EN 10346 • Thermo-plastic, for PVDF system
• “finishing” paint layer - also called “precision coating” They are also extensively used in General Industry, as • Resins-compliant with NF P34-301, EN 10169
or “front coating” • Metallic furniture, appliance framing, shutters and EN 13523 Polyester advantages
• Organic coated steel - compliant with EN 10169 Gloss; corrosion-, heat- and UV- resistant
Steel substrate Surface treatment
• Solvents, liquids dissolving resins et reducing (diluting)
Metallic coating Primer Finishing/precision coating
the viscosity of the paint PVDF, PUR advantages
• Additives, influencing the drying, hardness, sliding Colour durability; screen against corrosion
4. COATING
Paint results from the complex mix of 4 components
• Resins, giving paint it’s properties
• Pigments, giving the colour, and Loads, modulating gloss, hardness and permeability
4.1. BUILDING MARKETS - OUTDOOR USE

Coating Surface treatment Back
Corrosion Z225 min UV Urban & industrial Marine Special
Organic coated DIN 55928 -8 XP 34-301 EN 10169 EN 10169 Rural Normal Severe 20 to 10 km 10 to 3 km Seaside Mixed
unpolluted (3 to 1 km)
ADVANTAGES
Polyester 25 µm III III RC3 RUV3 A A C B C C C C
Grained Polyester 25 µm III III RC3 RUV3 A A C B C C C C
Ecological
Matt Polyester 25 µm III III RC3 RUV3 A A C B C C C C
• NLMK Coating steel mill has been built in compliance
with environmental legislations, ensuring nature HOW TO SELECT THD 25 µm III III RC3 RUV4 A A C B C C C C or B
THD Thermal 25 µm III III RC3 RUV4 A A C B C C C C or B
protection and sustainability:
PVDF 25 µm III IV RC3 RUV4 A A C B B C C C or B
• Liquid effluents are collected in due containers There is no single organic coated steel, which would
Matt Polyester 35 µm III V RC4 RUV3 A A B A A A B C or B
and appropriately recycled, solvents are be convenient for each or any application; the choice
THD 35 µm III VI RC4 RUV4 A A B A A A B A or B
entirely burnt is as wide as the variety of combinations (substrates,
THD Thermal 35 µm III VI RC4 RUV4 A A B A A A B A or B
• All paints and surface treatments are free of colours, layer thickness, gloss, aspect…), allowing
PVDF 35 µm III VI RC4 RUV4 A A B A A A B A or B
chromium and heavy metals the accurate product performance and leading up to
TTHD 55µm III VI RC5 RUV4 A A B A A A B A or B
your personal taste!
Economic
• Quicker, safer and easier than post-painting Criteria or constraints for choosing the 4.2. BUILDING MARKETS - INDOOR USE
• Simplified industrial process (continuous line), adequate organic coated steel are:
Humidity Not aggressive Slightly Aggressive Very
cheaper than individual post-painting equipment • Aesthetic (gloss, aspect, UV resistant…) aggressive aggressive
• Process (forming ability, painting adhesion,
Organic coated DIN 55928 -8 XP 34-301 EN 13523-26 Low Average High Humid Very humid Satured
Technic surface hardness…) humidity humidity humidity
• Controlled quality on line > constant layer thickness • Quality in use (corrosion-, fire-, heat-, chemical Mono 15 µm II II CPI2 A B C C C C
• Wide range of colours, glosses and aspects (varnish, resistant; food industry compliance…) Polyester 25 µm III III a CPI3 A A B C C C
metallic, granular…) • Legislations (architecture, environment, technic…) Grained Polyester 25 µm III III a CPI3 A A B C C C
Matt Polyester 25 µm III III a CPI3 A A B C C C
THD 25 µm III III a CPI3 A A B C C C
PVDF 25 µm III III a CPI3 A A B C C C
Matt Polyester 35 µm III III a CPI4 A A A B C C
THD 35 µm III III a CPI4 A A A B C C
PVDF 35 µm III IV b CPI4 A A A B C C
TTHD 55 µm III IV b CPI5 A A A A B C
30 ORGANIC COATED STEEL - GUIDE & RECOMMENDATIONS

ORGANIC COATED STEEL
GUIDE & RECOMMENDATIONS PRE-PAINTED STEELS
4.3. INDUSTRY 6. DELIVERY

Corrosion & UV Not aggressive Slightly Aggressive Very
aggressive aggressive
Coils
Organic coated DIN 55928 -8 XP 34-301 EN 13523-26 EN 13523-21 Low Humidity Average High Humid Very Satured T/Coils 17.3 t max
Humidity Humidity humid humid
Polyester 20-30 µm II II RC2 RUV1 A A A A B C
Inside diameter 508 mm
Granular Polyester 25 µm III III RC2 /RC3 RUV3 A A A A B C
Section 1520 mm²
Varnish Polyester III III RC3 RUV3 A A A A B C
Axis horizontal
5. TYPE OF COATINGS & RANGE OF DIMENSIONS Label 1 inside/ 1 outside

Packaging - rolled-up on cardboard
on request - paper or metallic wrapped
DIMENSIONAL TOLERANCES ARE IN ACCORDANCE WITH EN 10143 - wooden cradle
Protection –
Certificate in compliance with EN 10204

Sheets & Narrow Strips

SLITTING
7. STEEL PROCESSING
COILS
The Organic coated steels processing ability depends

on the substrate’s steel grade.
However, the organic finish coat type and thickness,

as well as substrate’s properties, might prevent from
cutting, forming or welding at usual technical terms.

ORGANIC COATED STEEL PERFORMANCES Paint is usually coated on the top side, optionally on
the reverse side, or even on both sides. Reverse side
Performances depend on: is commonly Backcoat coated only or compatible with
• S ubstrate steel grade: according to forming constraints glue, PUR…
(for example, bending or profiling), the adequate steel
grade is Mild steel or Structural steel. B: NLMK Strasbourg supplies food-industry
N
• Substrate metallic coating: substrates for building use, compliant paints (for Polyester, PVDF and PU systems).
any general outdoor use or demanding-atmosphere
use, are hot dipped galvanized; Zinc-type (pure or
alloyed) as well as Zinc-mass are linked to the organic AESTHETIC IS MADE OF
coated steel end-use conditions (revert to Data Sheet
Galvanized steels). • Colour: available from colour chart (Ex: RAL)
or customized + metallic color + pearly paint
We highly recommend to use cold rolled substrate
for indoor applications only, where steel do not need NB: metallic and pearly finishes can be provided
corrosion resistance ability. for VHD, PVDF and PUR systems
• O
rganic coating (the paint): linked to the quality in • G
loss: Gardner gloss scale ranks from 5 up to 50 GU
use, coating is made of a single layer (“Monolayer”) or (gloss unit), in other words from matte not radiant
two layers (Primer + Finishing). up to high luminance paint
• Texture: smooth, grained, structured
32 ORGANIC COATED STEEL - GUIDE & RECOMMENDATIONS

BUILDING
POLYESTER PRE-PAINTED STEELS
1. PRESENTATION 3. QUALITY STANDARDS 5. DELIVERY

Galvanized steel coated with a painting system (nominal 3.1. ORGANIC COATING Coils
thickness of 25 µm) consisting of a primer coat and a In compliance with EN 10169
T/Coils 17.3 t max
polyester finish coat.
NB: according to it’s environment protection policy,
Wide range of colours and glosees available, NLMK supplies coatings and surface treatments free
Section 1520 mm²
except metallic finishes. of chromium and heavy metals.
Axis horizontal
MAJOR PERFORMANCES 3.2. MECHANICAL PROPERTIES Strapping radial & circumferential

Label 1 inside/ 1 outside
Defined by the substrate’s steel grade and it’s
DIN 55928-8 XP 34-301 EN 10169 Packaging - rolled-up on cardboard
corresponding norm on request - paper or metallic wrapped
Corrosion Resistance III III RC3 - wooden cradle
RC2 for Z100
Available steel grades Protection -
Photochemical III RUV3
resistance (UV)
• D
X 51, S220 to S350GD in compliance with EN 10346 Certificate in compliance with EN 10204

4. COATING
2. USE > Please contact our Sales Department
4.1. SUBSTRATE’S METALLIC COATING
Suitable for indoor and outdoor use in Building markets, • D ouble-sided, in compliance with EN 10346
in normal weather situation. • Zinc mass: indoor use: Z100 6. STEEL PROCESSING
outdoor use: Z225 - Z275
Ex: cladding and ruffing The Organic coated steels processing ability depends
4.2. FINISH ORGANIC COATING on the substrate’s steel grade.
• C onventional: Top side finish coat
• Optional: double-sided However, the organic finish coat type and thickness,
• Backcoat on reverse side as well as substrate’s properties, might prevent from
Properties Test standard Criteria Guarantee Comments
Thickness EN-13523-1 P34301 or 25 µm
EN-10169
Specular EN-13523-2 P34301 or 20 to 50 GU GU = Gloss unit

gloss EN-10169
Bending EN-13523-7 P34301 or 2T

adhesion EN-10169
CLEMEN ISO 1518 > 1500 g

Hardness
Flexibility EN 13523-7 3T
Salt Spray EN-13523-8 EN-10169 360 h 240 h on Z100

Test
UV EN-13523-10 DELTA E <=5 2000 h

Resistance Gloss
retention>30%
Fire CSTB M0
Resistance
Heat 80°C
Resistance
Tropical Test EN-13523-26 ISO 6270-1 1000 h -
34 BUILDING POLYESTER
INDOOR

Galvanized steel coated with a painting system consisting 3.1. ORGANIC COATING Coils
of a light Polyester layer (thickness max 15 µm). In compliance with EN 10169
T/Coils 12t max (risk of ovalization)
MAJOR PERFORMANCES NB: according to it’s environment protection policy, Outside diameter 1800 mm max
NLMK supplies coatings and surface treatments free
DIN 55928-8 XP 34-301 EN 10169 Section 1520 mm²
of chromium and heavy metals.
Corrosion II II RC2 Axis horizontal
Resistance
3.2. MECHANICAL PROPERTIES Strapping radial & circumferential
Photochemical II RUV1 Label 1 inside/ 1 outside
resistance
- wooden cradle

2. USE • D
Low-cost system, suitable for:

• I ndoor Building applications 4. COATING
• Outdoor Industry and Building markets, free > Please contact our Sales Department
of guarantee 4.1. SUBSTRATE’S METALLIC COATING
• D ouble-sided, in compliance with EN 10346
Ex: indoor cladding, shutters, construction • Zinc mass: Z100 6. STEEL PROCESSING
works barriers
4.2. FINISH ORGANIC COATING The Organic coated steels processing ability depends
• C onventional: Top side finish coat on the substrate’s steel grade.
• Optional: double-sided
• Z100 min on reverse side However, the organic finish coat type and thickness,
EN-10169
Specular EN-13523-2 P34301 or 20 to 50 GU GU = gloss unit
gloss EN-10169
Bending EN-13523-7 P34301 or 2T

adhesion EN-10169

Hardness
Salt Spray EN-13523-8 EN-10169 240 h

Test
Fire CSTB M0
Resistance
Tropical EN-13523-26 ISO 6270-1 500 h -

Test
36 INDOOR POLYESTER
GRAINED
COATING PRE-PAINTED STEELS

thickness of 25 µm), consisting of a primer coat and a In compliance with EN 10169
T/Coils 12 t max (risk of ovalization)
Polyester finish coat containing micro-leads of polyamid.
Characteristics NLMK supplies coatings and surface treatments free
Section 1520 mm²
• Aesthetic: granular touch and aspect of chromium and heavy metals.
Axis horizontal
• Technic: stronger surface hardness
MAJOR PERFORMANCES Defined by the substrate’s steel grade and it’s Label 1 inside/ 1 outside
DIN 55928-8 XP 34-301 EN 10169 - wooden cradle
Corrosion III III RC3
Resistance RC2 for Z100
• D
resistance

4. COATING
2. USE 4.1. SUBSTRATE'S METALLIC COATING
Especially designed for indoor and outdoor uses in both • Zinc mass: inside use: Z100 min 6. STEEL PROCESSING
industrial and building markets. outside use: Z225 - Z2275
The Organic coated steels processing ability depends
Ex: sectional doors, cold-room panels, metallic 4.2. FINISH ORGANIC COATING on the substrate’s steel grade.
furniture, appliance framing • C onventional: Top side finish coat
• Optional: double-sided However, the organic finish coat type and thickness,
• Primer layer on reverse side as well as substrate’s properties, might prevent from
EN-10169
Specular EN-13523-2 P34301 or 30 GU GU = Gloss unit

gloss EN-10169
Abrasion EN-13523-16 CS10/500g/ 50 mg

Resistance 1000T
Bending EN-13523-7 P34301 or 0.5 T

adhesion EN-10169

Hardness
Flexibility EN 13523-7 1.5 T
Salt Spray EN-13523-8 EN-10169 360 h 240 h on Z100

Test
UV EN-13523-10 DELTA E <=3 2000 h

Resistance Gloss retention
>50%
Fire CSTB M0
Resistance
Heat 80°C
Resistance
Tropical EN-13523-26 ISO 6270-1 1000 h -

Test
38 GRAINED COATING
POLYESTER
FOR GENERAL INDUSTRY PRE-PAINTED STEELS
1. PRESENTATION 4. COATING 5. DELIVERY

Galvanized steel coated with a painting system (nominal 4.1. SUBSTRATE’S METALLIC COATING Coils
thickness of 20 to 30 µm), consisting of a primer coat and • D ouble-sided, in compliance with EN 10346
T/Coils 17.3 t max
a Polyester finish coat. • Zinc mass: Z100 - Z140
Characteristics 4.2. FINISH ORGANIC COATING Inside diameter 508 or 610 mm

Section 1520 mm²
• Aesthetic: extensive range of glosses (10 GU to 50 GU) • C onventional: Top side finish coat
Axis horizontal
• Technic: wide forming ability • Optional: double-sided
• Primer layer on reverse side
MAJOR PERFORMANCES Label 1 inside/ 1 outside
Properties Test standard Criteria Guarantee Comments Packaging - rolled-up on cardboard
on request - paper or metallic wrapped
DIN 55928-8 XP 34-301 EN 10169 Thickness EN-13523-1 P34301 or 20 to 30 µm - wooden cradle
EN-10169
Corrosion II II RC2
Resistance Protection -
Specular EN-13523-2 P34301 or 10 to 50 GU GU = Gloss unit
gloss EN-10169 Certificate in compliance with EN 10204
Photochemical RUV1
Resistance
Bending EN-13523-7 P34301 or 0 to 1 T
adhesion EN-10169

2. USE
Pencil EN-13523-4 H - -
hardness
Dedicated to usual manufacturing, as suitable for 6. STEEL PROCESSING
Salt Spray EN-13523-8 240 h
a large variety of applications: metal furniture, lights, Test
electrical devices The Organic coated steels processing ability depends
on the substrate’s steel grade.
3. QUALITY STANDARDS However, the organic finish coat type and thickness,
3.1. ORGANIC COATING cutting, forming or welding at usual technical terms.
In compliance with EN 10169
of chromium and heavy metals.
3.2. MECHANICAL PROPERTIES

corresponding norm
Available steel grades

• D
X 51, S220 to S350GD in compliance with EN 10346
40 POLYESTER FOR GENERAL INDUSTRY

MATT

thickness of 25 up to 35 µm), consisting of a primer coat In compliance with EN 10169
T/Coils 7 t max (risk of ovalization)
and a matt polyester finish coat (gloss ≤ 5 GU).
Section 1520 mm²
• Aesthetic: reduced steel appearance (10 GU to 50 GU) of chromium and heavy metals.
Axis horizontal
• Technic: good UV resistance
MAJOR PERFORMANCES Defined by the substrate’s steel grade and it’s Label 1 inside/ 1 outside
Polyester 25 µm - wooden cradle

DIN 55928-8 XP 34-301 EN 10169
• D
Corrosion III III RC3
resistance

Photochemical
resistance
III RUV3
4. COATING
Polyester 35 µm • D ouble-sided, in compliance with EN 10346
• Zinc mass: Z225 - Z275 6. STEEL PROCESSING
DIN 55928-8 XP 34-301 EN 10169
Corrosion
resistance
III V RC4
Photochemical V RUV3
resistance
• Primer layer on reverse side However, the organic finish coat type and thickness,
2. USE Thickness EN-13523-1 P34301 or
EN-10169
25 to 35 µm

Specular EN-13523-2 P34301 or ≤ 5 GU GU = Gloss unit
Especially designed for outdoor Building markets, gloss EN-10169
particularly roofing systems.
Bending EN-13523-7 P34301 or 0.5 T
adhesion EN-10169
Examples: tiles profile sheets
Hardness
Salt Spray EN-13523-8 EN-10169 360 h

Test
UV EN-13523-10 DELTA E <=3 2000 h

Resistance gloss
retention>80%
Fire CSTB M0
Resistance
Tropical EN-13523-26 ISO 6270-1 2500 h -

Test
42 MATT POLYESTER
POLYVINYLIDENE
FLUORIDE (PVDF) PRE-PAINTED STEELS

thickness of 25 to 35 µm), consisting of a primer coat and In compliance with EN 10169
T/Coils 17.3 t max
a Polyvinylidene Fluoride finish coat.
Available range of selected colours, standard gloss NLMK supplies coatings and surface treatments free
Section 1520 mm²
30 GU only. of chromium and heavy metals.
Axis horizontal
Characteristics 3.2. MECHANICAL PROPERTIES Strapping radial & circumferential

• Aesthetic: very long-term colour stability Defined by the substrate’s steel grade and it’s
• Technic:strong corrosion and UV resistance, good corresponding norm on request - paper or metallic wrapped
forming ability - wooden cradle

MAJOR PERFORMANCES • D
PVDF 25 µm
4. COATING
DIN 55928-8 XP 34-301 EN 10169
Corrosion
resistance
III IV RC3
Photochemical
resistance
IV RUV4
PVDF 35 µm • Conventional: Top side finish coat on the substrate’s steel grade.
• Primer layer on reverse side
DIN 55928-8 XP 34-301 EN 10169
However, the organic finish coat type and thickness,
Corrosion III VI RC4 Properties Test standard Criteria Guarantee Comments
resistance
Thickness EN-13523-1 P34301 or 25 to 35 µm
EN-10169
Photochemical VI RUV4
resistance
Specular EN-13523-2 P34301 or 30 GU GU = Gloss unit
gloss EN-10169
Bending EN-13523-7 P34301 or 0.5 T

adhesion EN-10169
2. USE
Pencil EN-13523-4 - HBH -
Hardness
Particularly designed for the Building markets in
strong demanding environments, as chemical industry
(SO₂ atmosphere).
Salt Spray EN-13523-8 EN-10169-2 360 h
Test
Environmental prior audit might be required
UV EN-13523-10 DELTA E <=3 2000 h
> Please contact our Sales Department Resistance Gloss retention
>80%
Examples: cladding and roofing Fire CSTB M0

Resistance
Tropical EN-13523-26 ISO 6270-1 1000 h -

Test
44 POLYVINYLIDENE FLUORIDE
VERY HIGH
DURABILITY (VHD) PRE-PAINTED STEELS

thickness of 25 to 35 µm), consisting of a primer coat In compliance with EN 10169
T/Coils 17.3 t max
and a Polyester finish coat.
Section 1520 mm²
• Aesthetic: long-term colour stability. of chromium and heavy metals.
Axis horizontal
Wide range of metallic colours.
• Technic: good corrosion resistance, 3.2. MECHANICAL PROPERTIES Strapping radial & circumferential
wide forming ability. Defined by the substrate’s steel grade and it’s
MAJOR PERFORMANCES - wooden cradle

VHD 25 µm • D
DIN 55928-8 XP 34-301 EN 10169

Corrosion
resistance
III III RC3
4. COATING
Photochemical
resistance (UV)
III RUV4
VHD 35 µm
DIN 55928-8 XP 34-301 EN 10169
Corrosion III VI RC4
resistance
• Primer layer on reverse side However, the organic finish coat type and thickness,
resistance (UV)
Thickness EN-13523-1 P34301 or 25 to 35 µm
EN-10169
2. USE Specular
Gloss
EN-13523-2 P34301 or
EN-10169
20 to 50 GU GU = Gloss unit
Bending EN-13523-7 P34301 or 0.5 T

Especially designed for outdoor Building markets in adhesion EN-10169
demanding environments, as strong insulation, medium
Pencil EN-13523-4 - HBH -
rate of humidity … Hardness
Ex: roofing and cladding in Overseas Territories
Tropical test EN-13523-26 1500 h - -
Salt Spray EN-13523-8 EN-10169 360 h

Test
UV Resistance EN-13523-10 DELTA E <=3 2000 h

Gloss retention
>80%
Fire CSTB M0
Resistance
Heat 80°C
Resistance
46 VERY HIGH DURABILITY

VERY VERY HIGH
DURABILITY (VVHD) PRE-PAINTED STEELS

Galvanized steel coated with a painting system 3.1. ORGANIC COATING Coils
(nominal thickness 55 µm), consisting of a primer coat In compliance with EN 10169
T/Coils 17.3 t max
and a polyurethane finish coat containing micro-leads
of polyamid. NB: according to it’s environment protection policy,
Section 1520 mm²
Wide range of colours, including metallic finishes. of chromium and heavy metals.
Axis horizontal
Characteristics 3.2. MECHANICAL PROPERTIES Strapping radial & circumferential

• Aesthetic: long-term colour stability. Defined by the substrate’s steel grade and it’s
• T echnic: strong corrosion and UV resistance; corresponding norm on request - paper or metallic wrapped
wide forming ability - wooden cradle

MAJOR PERFORMANCES • D
DIN 55928-8 XP 34-301 EN 10169

Corrosion
resistance
III VI RC5
4. COATING
Photochemical
resistance
VI RUV4
2. USE 4.2. FINISH ORGANIC COATING The Organic coated steels processing ability depends
Especially designed for the building markets in • Optional: double-sided
high-demanding environments, as Heavy Industry • Primer layer on reverse side However, the organic finish coat type and thickness,
and/or marine atmosphere. as well as substrate’s properties, might prevent from
Environmental prior audit might be recommended. EN-10169
Specular gloss EN-13523-2 P34301 or 20 to 35 GU GU = Gloss unit
> Please contact our Sales Department EN-10169
Abrasion EN-13523-16 CS10/500g/ 15 to 50 mg Depending on

Ex: cladding and roofing of seaport-warehouses, Resistance 1000T colour
steel mills.
Bending EN-13523-7 P34301 or 0.5 T
adhesion EN-10169

Hardness
Flexibility EN 13523-7 1.5 T
Tropical test EN-13523-26 1500 h - -
Salt Spray EN-13523-8 EN-10169 500 h

Test
UV Resistance EN-13523-10 DELTA E <=3 2000 h

Gloss retention
>80%
Fire CSTB M0
Resistance
Heat 80°C
Resistance
48 VERY VERY HIGH DURABILITY

CONTACTS
EUROPEAN SALES OFFICES
NLMK DEUTSCHLAND GMBH

Eutelis-Platz 2
40878 Ratingen - Germany
+49 2102 5513-600
NLMK DISTRIBUTION FRANCE S.A.

Rue du Bassin de l’Industrie 1 - BP89
67016 Strasbourg Cedex - France
+33 3 88 41 48 43
NLMK SPAIN STEEL S.L.

Sales Office Barcelona Calle Balmes 228
ES-08006 Barcelona - Spain
+34 61 69 41 604
PRODUCTION SITES
NLMK LA LOUVIÈRE S.A.

Rue des Rivaux 2
7100 La Louvière - Belgium
+32 64 27 27 11
NLMK STRASBOURG S.A.

Rue du Bassin de l’Industrie 1 - BP89
67016 Strasbourg Cedex - France
+33 3 88 41 48 43
NLMK MANAGE STEEL CENTER S.A.

Rue du long Trî 67
7170 Manage - Belgium
+32 64 51 92 11
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NLMK GROUP NLMK EUROPE

CERTIFICATES LIST FOR NLMK EUROPE STRIP PRODUCTS

HOT ROLLED STEELS

HOT DIP GALVANIZED STEELS 26

1. PRESENTATION 3. QUALITY STANDARD 4. ROLLING PROGRAM

2. USE Grades Yield Strength (MPa)

For any further information, please contact our Sales department.

10 MILD STEELS FOR COLD FORMING AND DRAWING

1. PRESENTATION 3. QUALITY STANDARD 4. ROLLING PROGRAM

2. USE Grade S275J

S355J2 0.20 0.55 1.60 0.025 0.025 - 0.55

1.90 mm 960 1270

1. PRESENTATION 2. USE 3. QUALITY STANDARD 4. ROLLING PROGRAM

16 HIGH STRENGTH LOW ALLOY STEELS

18 HIGH STRENGTH LOW ALLOY STEELS

1. PRESENTATION 2. USE 4. ROLLING PROGRAM 6. STEEL PROCESSING

Norm Grade Yield Tensile Elongation n10-UE Packaging nothing to be defined

3.2. CHEMICAL COMPOSITION -0.5 -0.4 -0.3 -0.2 -0.1 0

The typical chemical analysis consists of low carbon

20 DUAL PHASE STEELS

1. PRESENTATION 3. QUALITY STANDARD 4. COATING 6. DELIVERY

The chemical composition of HR 45 (FB) and HR 60 (FB) 2.40 mm 960 1500 • FORMING

22 HIGH RESISTANT STEELS FOR COLD FORMING

DD11, DD12, DD13, DD14, S235J S275J, S315MC

S420MC, S460MC, HR60 S500MC, S550MC

Existing Product Range

24 NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN CAPABILITIES

1. PRESENTATION 3. QUALITY STANDARD

* Please contact our Sales Department. S 220 GD 220 300 20

26 HOT DIP GALVANIZED STEELS

5. COATING 6. ROLLING PROGRAM

Mass of zinc Thickness

Aspect Definition Applications

> Please contact our Sales Department

28 HOT DIP GALVANIZED STEELS

1. PRESENTATION 2. USE 3. QUALITY STANDARDS

4.1. BUILDING MARKETS - OUTDOOR USE

30 ORGANIC COATED STEEL - GUIDE & RECOMMENDATIONS

4.3. INDUSTRY 6. DELIVERY

5. TYPE OF COATINGS & RANGE OF DIMENSIONS Label 1 inside/ 1 outside

> Please contact our Sales Department

The Organic coated steels processing ability depends

However, the organic finish coat type and thickness,

> Please contact our Sales Department

• Texture: smooth, grained, structured

32 ORGANIC COATED STEEL - GUIDE & RECOMMENDATIONS

1. PRESENTATION 3. QUALITY STANDARDS 5. DELIVERY

MAJOR PERFORMANCES 3.2. MECHANICAL PROPERTIES Strapping radial & circumferential

Specular EN-13523-2 P34301 or 20 to 50 GU GU = Gloss unit

Bending EN-13523-7 P34301 or 2T

CLEMEN ISO 1518 > 1500 g

Salt Spray EN-13523-8 EN-10169 360 h 240 h on Z100

UV EN-13523-10 DELTA E <=5 2000 h

Tropical Test EN-13523-26 ISO 6270-1 1000 h -

1. PRESENTATION 3. QUALITY STANDARDS 5. DELIVERY

Available steel grades Protection -

Low-cost system, suitable for: 

Bending EN-13523-7 P34301 or 2T

CLEMEN ISO 1518 > 1500 g

Salt Spray EN-13523-8 EN-10169 240 h

Tropical EN-13523-26 ISO 6270-1 500 h -

1. PRESENTATION 3. QUALITY STANDARDS 5. DELIVERY

• Texture: smooth, grained, structured

Low-cost system, suitable for: