It can also be heat-treated to achieve higher mechanical properties.
| Supplied Mechanical Properties | |
|---|---|
| Minimum Tensile | 420 N/mm2 |
| Mininum Yield | 230 N/mm2 |
| Minimum Elongation | 20% |
| % | C | Si | Mn | S | P |
| Minimum | 0.15 | 0.05 | 1.30 | ||
| Maximum | 0.25 | 0.35 | 1.70 | 0.045 | 0.045 |
| Length x width | Thickness |
|---|---|
| 20swg / 0.9mm – See Velosis® | |
| 2mtr x 350mm | 18swg / 1.2mm – – See Velosis® 16swg /1.6mm |
| 2mtr x 325mm | 14swg / 2.0mm 12swg / 2.6mm |
| 2mtr x 335mm | 10swg / 3.2mm |
| 2mtr x 335mm | 8swg / 4.0mm |
| 2mtr x 400mm | 6swg / 4.88mm |
Due to its higher strength properties compared to mild steel, there is the option to weight save a structure by using thinner sheet material compared to normal mild steel and still maintain or even increase structural strength.
