Flat Steel

Flat steel is a long, strip-like structural steel profile formed through rolling processes. It serves key functions such as connecting, supporting, providing grounding protection, and reinforcing components. We offer both standard stock items and custom processing—including cut-to-length, slitting, and non-standard shapes—based on client drawings. These products can be bundled with structural steel sections and various steel pipes for consolidated shipping, making them ideal for construction, machinery, and outdoor infrastructure projects, particularly in Southeast Asian markets like the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Malaysia.

Key Product Selling Points：

1. Extensive Specification Range & Ample Stock:

We maintain a comprehensive inventory of flat steel, covering widths from 10mm to 300mm and thicknesses from 3mm to 60mm. Popular market sizes (e.g., 25#, 30#, 40#, 50#, 60#) are always in stock, allowing for rapid order processing and dispatch without the delays associated with production scheduling. Custom production is also available for non-standard dimensions to meet specific project requirements, balancing routine restocking needs with specialized engineering demands.

2. High Dimensional Precision & Reduced Secondary Processing:

 Strict tolerance control ensures straight edges and flat surfaces. Sawing and shearing produce clean, burr-free cuts, allowing for immediate welding, drilling, or bending upon receipt; this eliminates the need for grinding or finishing, thereby saving labor costs.

3. Reliable Material Quality & Stable Performance:

Available in Q235B and Q355B grades. Raw materials are pure and free from impurities, offering excellent toughness and fracture resistance, along with stable load-bearing performance under bending and compression.

4. Diverse Processing Options for Various Applications:

Hot-rolled steel is suitable for structural load-bearing; cold-drawn steel features a bright finish and high precision, ideal for fine machining; hot-dip galvanized flat steel offers superior corrosion and rust resistance, specifically designed for outdoor grounding and exposed infrastructure projects.

5. Flexible Custom Cutting Services:

We support standard lengths of 6m, 9m, and 12m, while also offering cut-to-length, slitting, and custom-length services. Bulk orders for flat steel with special cross-sectional shapes are also accepted. Customers receive finished products cut to their exact specifications, eliminating the need for on-site cutting; this significantly reduces scrap, maximizes material utilization, and helps purchasers control overall material costs. 6. Tailored for export needs: Can be consolidated with steel pipes and structural steel in the same container; export packaging is rainproof and moisture-resistant; geared towards the Southeast Asian market, with the ability to coordinate overseas resources locally to shorten delivery times.

Product Technical Specifications：

Item	Specification / Description
Product Name	Flat Steel (Mild Flat Iron), including black flat steel and galvanized flat steel
Optional Material	Q235B, Q355B
Process Type	Hot rolled, Cold drawn, Hot-dip galvanized
Width Range	10-300mm
Thickness Range	3-60mm
Standard Fixed Length	6m, 9m, 12m; custom length, cutting to pieces and slitting available upon request
Regular Stock Sizes	25#, 30#, 40#, 50#, 60#
Surface Requirement	Flat surface, no warpage, cracks or slag inclusions; no burrs or chipping on cut ends
Supply Mode	Standard sizes in stock; non-standard and special shape custom production for bulk orders
Main Export Markets	Southeast Asian countries including Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, etc.

Product Shipping Process：

1. Order Confirmation: 

Upon receiving a purchase request, sales staff verify key details item by item: product type (black flat steel / galvanized flat steel), material grade, width and thickness, processing method (hot-rolled / cold-drawn / hot-dip galvanized), fixed length, requirements for cut-to-length or slitting, special shaping requirements, order quantity, export packaging standards, destination country/port, and agreed delivery schedule. For export orders, customs declaration documents and shipping mark requirements are confirmed simultaneously; any special inspection requirements from the customer are also finalized at this stage. A formal order is then sent back to the customer for confirmation to prevent parameter discrepancies later on.

2. Production Scheduling/Stock Preparation: 

Stock items are sorted directly; custom cutting, galvanizing, and non-standard products are scheduled for workshop processing. In the event of raw material shortages, alternative solutions are discussed with the customer at least 24 hours in advance.

3. Inspection and Packaging: 

A dual-inspection process is carried out after processing: first, a workshop self-inspection checks width and thickness tolerances, cut-edge burrs, and surface flatness, while rejecting defective items with warping, cracks, or slag inclusions; second, a pre-shipment spot check verifies material, dimensions, fixed length, and quantity. For galvanized flat steel, the galvanized surface is also inspected to ensure there are no missed spots or peeling. If third-party inspection is required, on-site factory inspections can be arranged.

4. Logistics Arrangement:

 Domestic orders are matched with full-truckload (FTL) or less-than-truckload (LTL) road transport; export orders are shipped via full container load (FCL) or less-than-container load (LCL) depending on volume, with arrangements made for consolidation at domestic ports. For certain standard specifications destined for Southeast Asia, local logistics direct delivery can be coordinated via overseas bases (e.g., in the Philippines). Once the goods are dispatched, a complete set of documents—including tracking numbers, tracking links, copies of the bill of lading, packing lists, and invoices—is immediately provided to the customer, allowing them to monitor the shipment and maritime transit status in real-time. 

5. Cargo Handover: 

Upon arrival at the destination port or site, we notify the buyer to prepare for receipt and inventory verification, and subsequently follow up on feedback regarding the delivery.

Why Choose Us？

Established in 2015, our company operates its own domestic manufacturing plant and a Philippine overseas production base (commissioned in 2022). We verify material quality upon raw material intake and strictly control dimensional tolerances, cut-edge quality, and surface finish throughout production, ensuring no mixing of scrap steel. Our domestic plant handles large-volume stock and complex, non-standard orders, while the Philippine base serves Southeast Asian projects, shortening supply distances and reducing logistics costs. We also manufacture steel structural materials such as steel pipes and profiles; sourcing from a single manufacturer allows for one-stop fulfillment of diverse steel requirements, eliminating the need for clients to coordinate with multiple suppliers. With ample production capacity, we reliably handle large-volume export orders for flat steel.

FAQ

Q1: Does cutting flat steel to specific lengths (custom cutting) incur significant extra costs?

Small-scale custom cutting incurs processing fees, whereas large orders allow these costs to be amortized; we can provide a quote before you place your order.

Q2: Can the thickness of the galvanized coating be adjusted to meet our requirements?

Yes, simply inform us of your coating specifications, and we will manufacture the product accordingly.

Q3: Will there be significant dimensional tolerance fluctuations between different batches of this steel?

We conduct random inspections on every batch before shipment to strictly control tolerances. For large orders, we use raw materials from the same heat number (melt batch) to minimize dimensional variations between batches.

Q4: What are the minimum dimensions (narrowest/thinnest) for non-standard products?

It depends on the total order volume; please provide your required dimensions, and we will assess feasibility for production.

Q5: How are the products packaged for export? Will they rust during sea transport?

We use rainproof film and wooden pallets for packaging. Galvanized parts generally do not rust during standard sea transport; however, for black (uncoated) flat steel, we recommend additional moisture protection.

Q6: If I want to consolidate various widths and thicknesses of flat steel into a single container, is the minimum order quantity (MOQ) calculated separately for each type?

No, you do not need to meet separate MOQs for each specific item. As long as the total volume meets the requirement for a full container, you can mix different specifications, making it convenient for projects requiring centralized procurement of various sizes.