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1018 Carbon Steel Coil (Cold-Rolled)

The 1018 Carbon Steel Coil (Cold-Rolled) is a versatile, low-carbon steel product highly regarded for its superior machinability, consistent chemical composition, and excellent surface quality. Cold rolling refines its mechanical properties, tightens tolerances, and enhances surface finish, making it an ideal material for a wide variety of manufacturing, machining, and fabrication applications.

With its low carbon content and excellent formability, 1018 Carbon Steel Coil (Cold-Rolled) is commonly used where precision, ductility, and excellent weldability are required.


Key Feature

  • Excellent Machinability
    Offers superior machinability, making it ideal for CNC machining, turning, milling, and drilling operations.

  • Cold-Rolled Precision
    Cold rolling enhances dimensional accuracy, tight tolerances, and provides a smooth, bright finish.

  • Good Weldability
    Easily welded using standard techniques without requiring special preparation.

  • Superior Formability
    Excellent for bending, forming, and deep drawing applications.

  • Uniform Chemical Composition
    Consistent steel quality for reliable performance across production runs.


Applications of 1018 Carbon Steel Coil (Cold-Rolled)

  • Precision machined parts

  • Fasteners (screws, bolts, studs)

  • Shafts and spindles

  • Automotive components

  • Electrical appliances

  • Hydraulic equipment

  • Structural components

  • Metal stamping and forming


Technical Specifications

Property Specification

Grade

1018 Carbon Steel

Standard

ASTM A108, SAE J403

Carbon Content

0.15–0.20%

Manganese Content

0.60–0.90%

Tensile Strength

440–570 MPa

Yield Strength

370 MPa

Hardness

126–163 HB

Surface Finish

Cold-Rolled Bright

Coil Widths

12mm to 1500mm (custom widths available)

Coil Thickness

0.5mm to 12mm

Coil Weight

Custom per customer specifications

Tolerance

Tight dimensional tolerances

Formability

Excellent

Weldability

Excellent

Manufacturing Standards

  • ASTM A108 / A29

  • SAE J403

  • ISO 9001 Certified Production

  • Full Mill Test Certificates (MTC) Available

  • RoHS & REACH Compliant


Storage & Handling Recommendations

  • Store in dry, covered environments to avoid surface rust

  • Use proper lifting equipment to prevent coil deformation

  • Apply protective oil coating if long-term storage is expected


Advantages of Choosing 1018 Carbon Steel Coil (Cold-Rolled)

  • Precision cold-rolled surface finish minimizes additional machining

  • Tight dimensional control for high-precision components

  • Uniform chemistry ensures consistent mechanical properties

  • Excellent for mass production with minimal tool wear

  • Available in custom widths, thicknesses, and coil lengths

  • Cost-effective material for a wide range of industries


FAQ For This Product

What is 1018 Carbon Steel Coil used for?

It’s widely used in machining, manufacturing, metal stamping, fasteners, shafts, automotive parts, and general engineering components.

What advantages does cold rolling provide for 1018 Carbon Steel Coil?

Cold rolling improves dimensional accuracy, surface finish, and mechanical properties while tightening tolerances.

Is 1018 Carbon Steel Coil easy to weld?

Yes, it offers excellent weldability with minimal risk of cracking or brittleness.

Can 1018 Carbon Steel Coil be heat treated?

While it can be case-hardened for surface hardness, it’s typically not used for high heat treatment processes due to its low carbon content.

Do you offer custom coil sizes?

Yes, we provide coil slitting, cut-to-length, and customized width and thickness according to your specifications.

Do you provide certifications?

Absolutely. Full Mill Test Certificates (MTC) and compliance documentation are available with every shipment.

Packaging & Delivery

These Product are packed using seaworthy export packaging to ensure protection during transit. Each coil is wrapped with waterproof paper, plastic film, and steel sheet, secured with high-tensile steel straps, and placed on wooden pallets for stability. Edge protectors are used to prevent damage. These Product are safely loaded for efficient domestic and international delivery, ensuring they arrive in perfect condition.

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For All FAQs

How long does your delivery time take?

Generally, our delivery time is within 7-45 days, if there is a great demand or special circumstances, it may be delayed.

How could you guarantee your products?

Each piece of products is manufactured by certified workshops, inspected by Linxu piece by piece according to national QA/QC standard. We also could issue the warranty to customer to guarantee the quality.

Do you accept the third party inspection?

Yes absolutely we accept.

Do you provide samples? Is it free or extra?

The sample could can provide for customer with free, but the courier freight will be covered by customer account.

Will you delivery the goods on time?

Yes, we promise to provide best quality products and delivery on time. Honesty is our company’s tenet.

Are you trading company or manufacturer?

We are professional manufacturer with rich experience, and our company also is a very professional a trade company for steel products. We can also provide a wide range of steel products.

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