AS 2551-1982 (R2016)

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Abstract

Specifies three grades of cold-rolled unalloyed low carbon steel sheet produced on a continuous mill and zinc coated by an electrolytic process. Supplied as coil or cut lengths in thicknesses from 0.3 mm to 2 mm and in widths from 15 mm to 1250 mm.
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The following are represented on Technical Committee MT-001:
Australasian Corrosion Association
Australian Building Codes Board
Australian Institute of Architects
Australian Steel Association
Australian Steel Institute
Bureau of Steel Manufacturers of Australia
Employers And Manufacturers Association
Materials Australia
New Zealand Heavy Engineering Research Association
Society of Automotive Engineers—Australasia

Scope

This standard specifies requirements for cold-rolled unalloyed low carbon steel sheet and strip produced on a continuous mill and zinc-coated by an electrolytic process, supplied as coil or cut lengths in thicknesses from 0.3 mm up to and including 2.0 mm and in widths from 15 mm up to and including 1250 mm.
Provision is made for three of the grades of coldrolled steel classified in terms of mechanical properties in accordance with AS 1595, produced with an exposed (E) finish, and for three classes of zinc coating according to the mass per unit area of the coating metal applied.
NOTE: Guidelines to purchasers on requirements that must be specified by the purchaser and those that must be agreed at the time of enquiry and/or order are given in Appendix A.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
ProductNote	Reconfirmed 27/05/2016. This standard has been reconfirmed in Australia in 2016 and remains current in New Zealand. Reconfirmation Notice 27/05/2016
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ISBN
Committee	MT-001
Supersedes	DR 78022