Contents
Foreword …………………………………………………………2
Overseas Business Operations ………………………………3
The Plants behind Our Products ……………………………5
Zinc-Coated Products at a Glance……………………………7
Manufacturing Processes ……………………………………9
Examples of Application ……………………………………11
JIS（JAPANESE INDUSTRIAL STANDARDS）Tolerances …………13
ASTM（American Society for Testing and Material）Standards Tolerances…16
Product Availability ……………………………………………19
Packing and Marking …………………………………………21
Main Product Lines ……………………………………………22
Guide to Ordering ………………………………………………24
Precautions in Use ……………………………………………25
ISO Certification ………………………………………………26
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Nisshin Steel Quality Products
Foreword
Nisshin Steel is an integrated steel manufacturer in Japan specializing in steel sheet. The
company has a long history,having begun as two companies in the zinc coating business in the
early 1900s. With its origins in the zinc coating business, the company has gained a high
reputation worldwide for quality and the most advanced manufacturing technology.
Today, Nisshin Steel offers a broad range of innovative steel products,including coated steel such
as galvanized, galvannealed,aluminized and copper-plated steel sheet and strip; stainless steel
sheet and strip; ordinary steel; and special steel. The principal users of our products encompass a
wide range of industries, including construction, household electrical appliances, automobiles,
electronics, and industrial machinery.
PRODUCT CATEGORIES
Construction
Industrial
machinery
Automobiles
NISSHIN STEEL
Ordinary steel
Special steel
Coated steel
Stainless steel
Formed products
Electronics
Household
electrical
appliances
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■ Overseas Business Operations ■
Overseas Business Operations
Nisshin Steel is moving forward with overseas operations through the establishment of joint venture companies and capital
participation abroad, as well as foreign technical cooperation in providing technical know-how, mainly for coated steel and
stainless steel.
In the field coated steel in particular, the joint venture company Wheeling-Nisshin, Inc. was established in partnership with
Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corporation in the United States in June 1984 to manufacture galvanized and aluminized steel sheet.
Its first production line went into operation in 1988, and operations are proceeding smoothly. To meet the growing demand for coated
steel sheet in the American market, in 1991 the company began construction of a second production line, which came online in 1993.
At present, the company maintains a combined monthly production of 50,000 tons.
Chang Fu Stainless Steel Center(Suzhou), a Nisshin Steel
joint venture, aims to help meet China's increasing
demand for stainless and high-tech steel.
EUROPE
ACERINOX,S.A. (Spain)
BSC STAINLESS (UK)
OTELINOX,S.A. (Romania)
TUBIFICIO DI TERNI S.R.L. (Italy)
VALLOUREC (France)
ASIA
TAIYUAN IRON AND STEEL CO.,LTD. (China)
TIANJIN RIHUA STEEL PRODUCTS CO.,LTD. (China)
CHANG FU STAINLESS STEEL CENTER (SUZHOU) CO.,LTD. (China)
NINGBO BAOXIN STANLESS STEEL CO.,LTD. (China)
POSCO (Korea)
SAMMI CORP. (Korea)
SAMMI STEEL CO.,LTD. (Korea)
UNION STEEL MANUFACTURING CO.,LTD. (Korea)
YIEH UNITED STEEL CORP. (Taiwan)
MALAYSIA GALVANIZED (Malaysia)
IRON WORKS SDN.BHD (Malaysia)
SALEM STEEL (India)
THAINOX STEEL LTD. (Thailand)
Wheeling-Nisshin-a joint venture between Nisshin Steel
and Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corporationmanufactures and sells galvanized and aluminized steel
sheet in the United States.
AMERICA
WHEELING-PITTSBURGH STEEL CORP. (U.S.A.)
WHEELING-NISSHIN,INC. (U.S.A.)
AFRICA
ISCOR,LTD.(South Africa)
COLUMBUS JOINT VENTURE (South Africa)
Using Nisshin Steel's technical expertise,ACERINOX has
become an integrated stainless steel maker of worldwide
prominence.
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■ The Plants behind Our Products ■
The Plants behind Our Products
KURE WORKS
AMAGASAKI WORKS
ICHIKAWA WORKS
OSAKA WORKS
Blast furnace
Continuous slab-casting line
Continuous coating line
SHUNAN WORKS
KURE WORKS
AMAGASAKI WORKS
SAKAI WORKS
SHUNAN WORKS
HEAD OFFICE(TOKYO)
ICHIKAWA WORKS
TOYO WORKS
OSAKA WORKS
SAKAI WORKS
TOYO WORKS
Electric furnace
Continuous annealing and
pickling line for cold-rolled steel
Zinc coating bath
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Continuous galvanizing Tandem cold-rolling mill
and aluminizing line
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Zinc-Coated Products at a Glance
Zinc-Coated Products Manufactured through Nisshin Steel's Unique Gas Wiping Process
The experience of Nisshin Steel in galvanizing extends back a century, making us one of the pioneers in coated steel products.
Over the years, our objective has been to develop innovative products and technologies. In the coated steel segment,
the opportunities have been many as demand has grown and applications broadened. The result has been an increasing variety
of Nisshin products.
To manufacture these products, we have developed innovative processing technologies. The gas wiping technique which we
developed has achieved superior coating uniformity for zinc-coated sheet. Additional advancement have enhanced other
properties such as corrosion resistance, paint adhesion, and formability.
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■ Zinc-Coated Products at a Glance ■
1.GALVANIZED STEEL SHEET
Cross-sectional composition of
galvanized steel sheet
Zn(zinc)
Superior workability
Moonstar brand galvanized steel sheets have a minimum
iron-zinc alloy layer. This insures that the coating will not
peel under normal forming methods.
Regular Spangle
Fe(iron)
Uniform coating thickness
Moonstar brand galvanized steel sheets are manufactured
by Nisshin Steel's unique gas wiping process which assures
the formation of a uniform zinc coating over the steel surface.
Many problems of the conventional process have been
completely overcome, greatly improving the quality of the
finished product.
Minimized Spangle
High corrosion resistance
Excellent appearance
Zinc coating prevents corrosion by sealing off the steel
surface from corrosive environments. If the coating is
accidentally scratched the surrounding zinc then acts as a
sacrificial anode and "heals the wound". This is called
"sacrificial protection."
This sheet has a beautiful, smooth surface due to the
complete suppression of spangles by a special treatment
right after galvanization. Its excellent appearance is ideal
for uses which require high corrosion resistance without
painting.
2.GALVANNEALED STEEL SHEET
Variety of coating thicknesses available
Galvannealed sheet is an iron-zinc alloy suitable for painting.
Several different coating thicknesses are available to suit
individual applications.
Cross-sectional composition of galvannealed
steel sheet
Zn+Fe (zinc-iron alloy)
High corrosion resistance
Galvannealed sheet is specially galvanized by our unique
gas wiping process, which forms a uniform zinc coating.
If scratches occur during one of the primary forming
processes or during transit, the galvanic action will prevent
rust from occuring.
Fe(iron)
Strong paint adhesion
This sheet's coarse surface induces paint adhesion far
better than other coated steel sheets.
Economical
There is no need for chemical treatment when applying
paint. This means great savings in labor, materials,and time.
A broad range of applications
Galvannealed sheet is ideal for a broad range of applications
from construction materials to electrical appliances.
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■ Manufacturing Processes ■
Manufacturing Processes
Continuous Galvanizing Line
1. Uncoiler
2. Shear
3. Welder
4. Looper
5. Continuous annealing
furnace
6. Zinc coating bath
7. Gas wiping
8. Minimizing Equipment
9. Galvannealing Furnace
10.Cooling tower
11.Skin-pass mill
12.Tension leveler
13.Post-treatment tank
14.Shear
15.Recoiler
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5∼8. Annealing furnace and Minimizing Equipment
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8
1. Uncoiler
10. Cooling tower
Coil
5
1
2
3
7
6
11
12
14
15
Sheets
13
4
4. Looper
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6・7. Zinc coating bath & Gas wiping
13. Post-treatment tank
15. Recoiler
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■ Examples of Application ■
Examples of Application
JAPAN
AMERICA
EUROPE
ASIA
AFRICA
MIDDLE EAST
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JIS(JAPANESE INDUSTRIAL STANDARDS)Tolerances
JIS G3302(1994)HOT-DIP ZINC-COATED STEEL SHEETS AND COILS
1.SIZE TOLERANCES
The nominal thickness is the thickness of the base metal.
(1)Thickness Tolerances
The tolerance applies to the numerical value obtained by adding the equivalent coating thickness given in the table below to the nominal
thickness. The thickness is measured at any point not less than 25mm inward from the edge.
Cold-Rolled Base Metal
Thickness Tolerances,Plus or Minus（mm）
Nominal Thickness
Specified Width
＜630
≧630 ＜1000
≧1000 ＜1250
≧1250
0.25≦t＜0.40
±0.05
±0.05
±0.05
±0.06
0.40≦t＜0.60
±0.06
±0.06
±0.06
±0.07
0.60≦t＜0.80
±0.07
±0.07
±0.07
±0.07
0.80≦t＜1.00
±0.07
±0.07
±0.08
±0.09
1.00≦t＜1.25
±0.08
±0.08
±0.09
±0.10
1.25≦t＜1.60
±0.09
±0.10
±0.11
±0.12
1.60≦t＜2.00
±0.11
±0.12
±0.13
±0.14
2.00≦t＜2.30
±0.13
±0.14
±0.15
±0.15
Hot-Rolled Base Metal
Thickness Tolerances,Plus or Minus（mm）
Nominal Thickness
Specified Width
＜1200
≧1200
1.60≦t＜2.30
±0.17
±0.18
2.30≦t＜2.50
±0.18
±0.20
2.50≦t＜3.20
±0.20
±0.22
3.20≦t＜4.00
±0.22
±0.24
4.00≦t＜5.00
±0.25
±0.27
5.00≦t＜6.00
±0.27
±0.29
6.00
±0.30
±0.31
Equivalent Coating Thickness(mm)
Coating Type（Galvanized）
Z08
Z10
Z12
Z18
Z20
Z22
Z25
Z27
Z35
Z45
Equivalent Coating Thickness
0.017
0.021
0.026
0.034
0.040
0.043
0.049
0.054
0.064
0.080
Coating Type（Galvanealed）
F04
F06
F08
F10
F12
F18
Equivalent Coating Thickness
0.008
0.013
0.017
0.021
0.026
0.034
(2)Width Tolerances
Width Tolerances（mm）
Hot-Rolled Base Metal
Mill edge（A）
Cold-Rolled Base Metal
Cut edge（B）
Plus
Minus
Plus
Minus
Plus
Minus
25
0
10
0
7
0
(3)Length Tolerances
Length Tolerances（mm）
Plus
Minus
15
0
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2.SHAPE TOLERANCES
(1)Camber Tolerances
Hot-Rolled Base Metal
Cold-Rolled Base Metal
Camber Tolerances（mm）
Flat Sheet
Width
Length
Coil
Camber Tolerances（mm）
Flat Sheet
Width
Length
L＜2500 2500≦L＜4000 4000≦L
W＜630
≦5
≦8
≦12
630≦W＜1000
≦4
≦6
≦10
1000≦W
≦3
≦5
≦8
L＜2000
≦5 in any 2000 length
(2)Out-of-Square
W＜630
≦4
≦4 in any 2000 length
630≦W
≦2
≦2 in any 2000 length
Out-of-square for flat sheet
Out of Square（％） The out-of-square tolerances for flat sheets shall be
≦1
Coil
2000≦L
w(width)
expressed by A/W x 100(%) in the right figure.
A
(3)Flatness
Hot-Rolled Base Metal
Cold-Rolled Base Metal
Deviation（mm）
Thickness
1.6≦T＜3.15
Deviation（mm）
Width
Width
＜1250
≧1250
≦16
≦18
Type
Bow
Edge Wave
Center Buckle
W＜1000
≦12
≦8
≦6
3.15≦T＜4.00
≦16
1000≦W＜1250
≦15
≦9
≦8
4.00≦T＜6.00
≦14
1250≦W
≦15
≦11
≦8
T＝6.00
≦13
Remarks :
Unless otherwise specified, one half time the maximum deviation from
flatness specified above shall be applied to the sheet of specified
minimum tensile strength of 570 N/mm2, of specified minimum yield point of
430 N/mm2, or equivalent one achieved by chemical composition or
hardness.
Measurement of Flatness
L
L
W
H
H
W=width,L=length,H=deviation
3.COATING TOLERANCES
Regular Spangle,Minimized Spangle
Galvannealed
Coating Mass（g/m2）
Coating Type
Coating Mass（g/m2）
Total both surfaces
Coating Type
Min.triple spot
Min.single spot
Z08
80
68
Z10
100
Z12
Total both surfaces
Min.triple spot
Min.single spot
F06
60
51
85
F08
80
68
120
102
F10
100
85
Z18
180
153
F12
120
102
Z20
200
170
Z22
220
187
Z25
250
213
Z27
275
234
Z35
350
298
Z45
450
383
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4.MECHANICAL PROPERTIES (Test piece : No.5 cut in rolling direction)
Hot-Rolled Base Metal
Grade
Yield Point（N/mm2）
Tensile Strength（N/mm2）
Elongation（％）
SGH340
245≦
340≦
20≦
SGH400
295≦
400≦
18≦
SGH440
335≦
440≦
18≦
SGH490
365≦
490≦
16≦
SGH540
400≦
540≦
16≦
Cold-Rolled Base Metal
Elongation（％）
Grade
Yield Point
（N/mm2）
Tensile Strength
（N/mm2）
0.25≦ ＜0.4
0.40≦ ＜0.6
0.60≦ ＜1.0
1.0≦ ＜1.6
1.6≦ ＜2.5
2.5≦
SGCC
−
−
−
−
−
−
−
−
SGCH
−
−
−
−
−
−
−
−
SGCD1
−
270≦
−
34≦
36≦
37≦
38≦
−
SGCD2
−
270≦
−
36≦
38≦
39≦
40≦
−
SGCD3
−
270≦
−
38≦
40≦
41≦
42≦
−
SGC340
245≦
340≦
20≦
20≦
20≦
20≦
20≦
20≦
SGC400
295≦
400≦
18≦
18≦
18≦
18≦
18≦
18≦
SGC440
335≦
440≦
18≦
18≦
18≦
18≦
18≦
18≦
SGC490
365≦
490≦
18≦
16≦
16≦
16≦
16≦
16≦
SGC570
560≦
570≦
−
−
−
−
−
−
Nominal thickness（mm）
。
Bendability（Bend Angle 180 ）
Grade
Nominal thickness less than 1.6mm Nominal thickness 1.6mm or more and less than 3.0mm
Coating Type
Nominal thickness 3.0mm or more
Coating Type
Coating Type
Hot-Rolled
Base Metal
Cold-Rolled
Base Metal
Z27
Z35
Z45
Z27
Z35
Z45
Z27
Z35
SGHC
SGCC
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
−
SGCH
−
−
−
−
−
−
−
−
−
−
SGCD1
1
−
−
1
−
−
−
−
−
0
−
−
0
−
−
−
−
−
−
SGCD2
SGCD3
Z45
−
SGC340
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
3
−
SGC400
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
−
−
−
−
−
−
−
−
−
−
−
SGC440
SGC490
SGC570
The values in the table represent the internal spacing of the bend,expressed by the number of sheets of nominal thickness.
For specification other than above or for cut length, please contact Nisshin Steel.
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ASTM(American Society for Testing and Material)Standards Tolerances
ASTM A653 / 653M-94 ASTM A924 / 924M-94
1.SIZE TOLERANCES
(1)Thickness Tolerances
The coated sheet thickness includes the base metal and coating and is measured at any point across the width of the coated sheet
not less than 3/8 in.［10mm］from a side edge.
Thickness Tolerances,Plus or Minus
Inch-Pound Units（in.）
SI Units（mm）
Specified Width
Specified Thickness
≦32
＞32 ≦40
＞40
Specified Thickness
t≦0.023
±0.003
±0.003
±0.003
t≦0.4
±0.08
0.023＜t≦0.043
±0.004
±0.004
±0.004
0.4＜t≦1.0
±0.10
0.043＜t≦0.061
±0.005
±0.005
±0.005
1.0＜t≦1.5
±0.13
0.061＜t≦0.075
±0.006
±0.006
±0.006
1.5＜t≦2.0
±0.15
0.075＜t≦0.101
±0.007
±0.008
±0.008
2.0＜t≦2.5
±0.20
0.101＜t
±0.008
±0.008
±0.009
2.5＜t
±0.23
(2)Width Tolerances
The width tolerances below are highly recomended rather than ASTM tolerances.
For specification other than the below, please contact Nisshin Steel.
Width Tolerances（mm）
Hot-Rolled Base Metal
Mill edge
Cold-Rolled Base Metal
Cut edge
Plus
Minus
Plus
Minus
Plus
Minus
25
0
10
0
7
0
(3)Length Tolerances
Length Tolerances
Inch-Pound Units（in.）
Specified Length
SI Units（mm）
Plus
Minus
Specified Length
L≦30
1/8
0
L≦1500
Plus
6
Minus
0
30＜L≦60
1/4
0
1500＜L≦3000
20
0
60＜L≦96
1/2
0
3000＜L≦6000
35
0
96＜L≦120
3/4
0
6000＜L
45
0
120＜L≦156
1
0
156＜L≦192
1 1/4
0
192＜L≦240
1 1/2
0
240＜L
1 3/4
0
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2.SHAPE TOLERANCES
(1)Camber Tolerances
Camber is the greatest deviation of a side edge from a straight line, the measurement being taken on the concave side with a
straightedge.
Camber Tolerances
Inch-Pound Units
Cut Length（ft.）
SI Units
Tolerance（in.）
Cut Length（mm）
Tolerance（mm）
L≦4
1/8
L≦1200
4
4＜L≦6
3/16
1200＜L≦1800
5
6＜L≦8
1/4
1800＜L≦2400
6
8＜L≦10
5/16
2400＜L≦3000
8
10＜L≦12
3/8
3000＜L≦3700
10
12＜L≦14
1/2
3700＜L≦4300
13
14＜L≦16
5/8
4300＜L≦4900
16
16＜L≦18
3/4
4900＜L≦5500
19
18＜L≦20
7/8
5500＜L≦6000
22
20＜L≦30
1 1/4
6000＜L≦9000
32
30＜L≦40
1 1/2
9000＜L≦12200
38
1in.in any 20ft.length
Coil
25mm in any 6000mm length
Coil
(2)Flatness Tolerances
Flatness Tolerances
Inch-Pound Units（in.）
SI Units（mm）
Specified Thickness
Specified Width
Specified Thickness
Specified Width
≦0.048
＞0.048
≦1.0
12＜W≦36
3/8
1/4
300＜W≦900
10
＞1.0
8
36＜W
5/8
3/8
900＜W
15
10
Flatness Tolerance : Maximum deviation from a horizontal flat surface.
3.CHEMICAL COMPOSITION
Composition,Element,max（％）
Quality
Carbon
Manganese
Phosphorus
Sulfur
Copper,min
（when specified）
0.20
CQ and LFQ
0.15
0.60
0.035
0.040
DQ and DQSK
0.10
0.50
0.025
0.035
−
SQ Grd33［230］
0.20
−
0.04
0.04
0.20
SQ Grd37［255］
0.20
−
0.10
0.04
0.20
SQ Grd40［275］
0.25
−
0.10
0.04
0.20
SQ Grd50［340］Class1
0.40
−
0.20
0.04
0.20
4.MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
Inch-Pound Units
Quality
Yield Strength
min（ksi）
SI Units
Tensile Strength Elongation in 2 in.
min（ksi）
min（％）
Quality
Yield Strength
min（MPa）
Tensile Strength Elongation in 50 mm
min（MPa）
min（％）
SQ Grd33
33
45
20
SQ Grd230
230
310
20
SQ Grd37
37
52
18
SQ Grd255
255
360
18
SQ Grd40
40
55
16
SQ Grd275
275
380
16
SQ Grd50 Class 1
50
65
12
SQ Grd340 Class 1
340
450
12
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5.COATING PROPERTIES
(1)Coating Weight［Mass］
Regular Spangle,Minimized Spangle
Inch-Pound Units
SI Units
Coating Mass（oz/ft2）
Coating type
Coating Mass（g/m2）
Total both sides
One side
Min.triple-spot
Min.single-spot
Min.triple-spot
G01
no minimum
no minimum
no minimum
G30
0.30
0.25
0.10
G40
0.40
0.30
G60
0.60
G90
Coating type
Total both sides
One side
Min.triple-spot
Min.single-spot
Min.triple-spot
Z001
no minimum
no minimum
no minimum
Z120
120
90
36
0.12
Z180
180
150
60
0.50
0.20
Z275
275
235
94
0.90
0.80
0.31
Z350
350
300
120
G115
1.15
1.00
0.40
Z450
450
385
154
G140
1.40
1.20
0.48
G165
1.65
1.40
0.56
G185
1.85
1.60
0.64
Galvannealed
Inch-Pound Units
SI Units
Coating Mass（oz/ft2）
Coating type
Coating Mass（g/m2）
Total both surfaces
Coating type
Min.triple-spot
Min.single-spot
Min.triple-spot
A01
no minimum
no minimum
no minimum
A25
0.25
0.20
A40
0.40
A60
0.60
Total both surfaces
Min.triple-spot
Min.single-spot
Min.triple-spot
ZF001
no minimum
no minimum
no minimum
0.08
ZF75
75
60
24
0.30
0.12
ZF120
120
90
36
0.50
0.20
ZF180
180
150
60
(2)Coating Bend Test
Ratio of the inside Bend Diameter to thickness of the Specimen (Any Direction)
Inch-Pound Units
Inch-Pound Units
CQ,LFQ,DQ,DQSK
Coating type
Specified Thickness（in.）
t≦0.039 0.039＜t≦0.079 0.079＜t
SQ Grade
33
37
CQ,LFQ,DQ,DQSK
40
Coating type
SQ Grade
Specified Thickness（mm）
t≦1.0
1.0＜t≦2.0
2.0＜t
230
255
275
G01
0
0
0
1 1/2
2
2 1/2
Z001
0
0
0
1 1/2
2
2 1/2
G30
0
0
0
1 1/2
2
2 1/2
Z120
0
0
0
1 1/2
2
2 1/2
G40
0
0
0
1 1/2
2
2 1/2
Z180
0
0
0
1 1/2
2
2 1/2
G60
0
0
0
1 1/2
2
2 1/2
Z275
0
0
1
1 1/2
2
2 1/2
G90
0
0
1
1 1/2
2
2 1/2
Z350
0
0
1
1 1/2
2
2 1/2
G115
0
0
1
1 1/2
2
2 1/2
Z450
1
1
2
2
2
2 1/2
G140
1
1
2
2
2
2 1/2
G165
2
2
2
2
2
2 1/2
G185
2
2
2
2
2
2 1/2
For specification other than above or for cut length, please contact Nisshin Steel.
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Product Availability
Upon customer's request, Nisshin Steel may supply products out of the product availability shown below. Please contact Nisshin Steel
for specific product availability.
Note : The nominal base thickness in the figures below is the thickness of base metal before coating. Placing orders on ASTM, metal
thickness applies to the numerical value obtained by subtracting equivalent coating thickness given in the table below from the coated
sheet thickness.
Coating Type
G40
G60
G90
Minimum Coating Mass（oz/ft2）
0.40
0.60
0.90
Equivalent Coating Thickness（mm）
0.026
0.036
0.054
1.Commercial Qualities (Cold-Rolled Base Metal)
Regular Spangle
Minimized Spangle
Galvannealed
Width (mm) 1400
0.35
1300
0.4
1200
2.3
1250
0.3
1070
1000
0.27
1000
0.25
914
800
700
0.4
600
600
0.2
0.3
0.4
1.0
1.5
1.6
2.0
2.5
Base Thickness (mm)
2.Commercial Qualities (Hot-Rolled Base Metal)
Regular Spangle
Minimized Spangle
Galvannealed
Width (mm) 1400
1.6
1300
2.3
3.2
1250
1200
1219
4.5
1230
1000
800
762
600
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
Base Thickness (mm)
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■ Product Availability ■
3.Structural Qualities (Cold-Rolled Base Metal 400N Grade, SQ37, SQ40)
Regular Spangle
Minimized Spangle
Galvannealed
Width (mm) 1400
1300
0.5
0.4
1200
1.6
1250
1220
1000
800
760
600
600
0.3
0.4
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
Base Thickness (mm)
4.Structural Qualities (Hot-Rolled Base Metal 400N Grade, SQ37, SQ40)
Regular Spangle
Minimized Spangle
Galvannealed
Width (mm) 1400
1.6
1300
1200
2.3
1250
3.1
1219
1230
4.5
1000
800
762
600
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
Base Thickness (mm)
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Packing and Marking
1.Example Coil
PROTECTIVE STEEL RING
METAL BAND STRAPPING
FASTENER
PROTECTIVE STEEL RING
STEEL SHEET
STEEL SHEET
WATERPROOF SHEET
MARKING
2.Sheet
FASTENER
METAL COVER PLATE
METAL-BAND STRAPPING
P.E.SHEET
MARKING
WATERPROOF SHEET
Note : Cut length is available only on the limited conditions,Please contact Nisshin Steel prior to order.
3.Shipping Mark
Sample of label for hot-dip galvanized product
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Main Product Lines
1.COATED STEEL
Hot-dipped
Zinc-coated
Galvanized sheet and strip
Galvannealed sheet and strip
Aluminized
Alstar(aluminized sheet and strip)
Weather-Resistant Alstar(sheet and strip
with extra-thick aluminum coating)
Zn-Al alloy-coated
Zn-Al-Mg alloy-coated
Electroplated
Organic-coated
Moonstar Zinc(electroplated galvanized
sheet and strip)
Zn-Ni alloy-plated
Moonstar Zinc Super(electroplated zincnickel alloy sheet and strip)
Copper-plated
Moonstar Coppertite(electrolytic copperplated sheet and strip)
Coppersoftain(electrolytic copper-plated
stainless steel sheet and strip
Prepainted galvanized and galvannealed
Moonstar Color(prepainted galvanized and
galvannealed sheet and strip)
Tecstar(precoated galvanized and galvannealed
sheet and strip)
Prepainted Zn-Al alloy-coated
Prepainted zinc-aluminum-coated sheet and strip
Prepainted stainless steel
Star Galfan
Zinc and aluminum alloy-coated sheet
and strip used for structual materials in
prefabricated housing and in such fields
as electrical appliances,automobiles, and
agriculture.
ZAM(zinc-6% aluminum-3%magnesium alloycoated steel)
Galvanized
Prepainted aluminized
Weather-Resistant Alstar sheet and strip
Aluminum-coated sheet and strip ideal
for roofing and siding in factories located
in rust-prone environments such as
coastal regions.
Star Galfan(5% aluminum-zinc alloy-coated
sheet and strip)
Galvastar(55%aluminum-zinc alloy-coated steel)
Polyvinyl chloride-metal laminated
Moonstar Zinc
Electroplated galvanized sheet and strip
used widely in such areas as home
electrical appliances and automobiles.
Alstar Color(precoated aluminized sheet and strip)
Weather-Resistant Alstar Color(sheet and strip with
extra-thick aluminum coating)
Colorsoftain(prepainted stainless sheet and strip)
Moonstar Vinytite(polyvinyl chloride-metal
coated sheet and strip)
Moonstar Coppertite
Copper-plated sheet and strip that shields
against electromagnetic waves and is
used in such applications as the base
sheet of laser disc players.
Tecstar
Precoated sheet and strip developed for
home electrical appliances and
machinery.
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■ Main Product Lines ■
2.STAINLESS STEEL
Hot-rolled stainless sheet and strip
Cold-rolled stainless sheet and strip
Stainless steel belt
Coated stainless sheet and strip
Floppy disks
Cold-rolled stainless steel is used as the
material for center cores and shutters.
Water tanks
Cold-rolled stainless steel is used as the
material for water storage tanks in
outdoor environments, for which
corrosion resistance is required.
Alstar Stainless
(aluminized stainless sheet and strip)
Moonstar galvanized stainless sheet
Railroad cars
Cold-rolled stainless is widely used by
JR(Japan Railway) and private railroads
due to its maintenance-free properties.
3.ORDINARY STEEL & SPECIAL STEEL
Hot and Cold-Rolled Ordinary Steel
Hot-rolled sheet and strip
Cold-rolled sheet and strip
Special Steel
Hot-rolled sheet and strip
Chains
Hot-rolled special steel is used to provide
the required strength and wear
resistance.
Cold-rolled strip
Moonstar banite strip
Lead frames
Fe-Ni alloy steel lead frame material is
used for discrete semiconductors, such as
LEDs and transistors.
Carbon steel belt
Shadow masks
Cold-rolled ordinary steel and Fe-Ni alloy
are used as materials for shadow masks in
a wide range of cathode ray tubes, from
standard to high-grade color television
sets.
Fe-Ni Alloy
4.FORMED PRODUCTS
Pipe
Ordinary and special steel pipe and tube
Stainless pipe and tube
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Door impact beams
Special annealed steel pipe is used for
these beams, which serve as an interior
door reinforcement material to protect
automobile passengers against side
impacts.
Guide to Ordering
1.Specification
Select the most suitable grade from this brochure according to the desired degree or method of forming to be employed and the
intended final use.
2.Surface Treatment
Select the most appropriate surface treatment from this brochure according to the desired method of treatment after forming and the
conditions under which the final products will be used.
3.Coating Mass
Specify the proper coating mass according to the desired corrosion resistance, the conditions of use of the final products, the forming
method to be employed and other relevant factors.
4.Oiling
The application of rust-preventive oil may be specified regardless of the surface treatment. It is recommended to specify oiling in order
to protect against rusting in intermediate processes and against fingerprints, smearing or damage during handling, as well as for
lubrication during the forming process. Oiling is necessary for zinc-coated steel sheets without surface treatment.
5.Coils
Specify delivery in coils or cut lengths according to the conditions of cutting or forming. Coils offer a higher material yield and assist
in the automation of forming operations; however, some detective portions might remain because they cannot be removed
through inspection.
6.Edge Finishing
Select either mill edge or slit edge according to the conditions of use.
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Precautions in Use
1.Unloading and Storage
（1）If zinc-coated steel sheets become wet during unloading or storage, white rust will occur. Keep zinc-coated steel sheets fully
protected from rain, dew and seawater. Storage where humidity is high or in a sulfur dioxide atmosphere should be avoided. Store
in a clean, dry place.
（2）Any damage to packing paper should be repaired.
Abrasion spots (black spots)
■Very occasionally, black stains of film 1mm to 5mm in diameter appear at regular intervals on the surface of zinc-coated
steel sheets in coils as well as cut lengths. Such stains cannot be wiped off even with benzene, ethyl alcohol, or any
other solvent. These stains, usually called abrasion spots or black spots, do not form during manufacturing but are
caused by sheet-to-sheet friction due to repeated vibration during transit. Although it is true that abrasion spots spoil
the appearance of zinc-coated steel sheets, they present no practical problem in use apart from appearance.
■How do abrasion spots occur? Zinc-coated steel sheets in transit are subjected to repeated vibration of various
degrees, which causes sheet-to-sheet slippage. The long duration of this repeated slippage causes extremely minute
projections and indentations on the sheet surface to enlarge, resulting in the formation of black or abrasion spots.
Thus, to prevent abrasion spots, special devices are needed to ensure that steel sheets in transit are not subjected to
repeated vibration.
2.Forming
（1）Use lubricating oils if zinc coating sticks to the surface of the roll in roll forming or to the die in press forming.
（2）Some lubricating oils containing an extreme-pressure additive are corrosive to zinc. Before using a lubricating oil, confirm that
it is not corrosive. If the use of corrosive oil is unavoidable, perform degreasing or other post-treatment immediately after forming.
3.Welding
When resistance welding is employed, zinc will stick to the electrodes, requiring them to be cleaned or replaced as appropriate.
4.Painting
In order to obtain good paint-to-sheet adhesion,the surface of zinc-coated steel sheets should be subjected to chemical or
similar treatments prior to painting.
5.Fabricating
Chips such as metal dust which occur in fabricating spoil the appearance of the products. Remove chips from the products
carefully.
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ISO Certification
1.All the Company's Works Achieve ISO 9002 Certification
ISO 9002 certification was obtained by all Nisshin Steel's works by 1997/98. In acquiring this certification, the company's quality
management systems have acquired a global assurance "passport" for all of its products and production technologies.
2.All Zinc-coated Steel Sheet Produced under ISO 14001 Certification
To further promote the principle of "continuously improving the company's environmental management system,"Nisshin Steel
has been actively seeking ISO 14001 certification. By March 1998 five of Nisshin Steel's works attained certification for this
international environmental management standard. The certified works include the Kure works which serves as our melting
center and the Sakai and Ichikawa works which produce coated steel. Thus, all Nisshin Steel's zinc coated steel sheets are
manufactured in the works with ISO 14001 certification.
The Sakai Works, our first works obtaining the certification, uses a variety of manufacturing processes to create a range of
products-principally different types of surface-treated steel sheets. Moreover, the works' proximity to populous urban areas as well
as the Seto Inland Sea National Park requires it to have all the more stringent controls in place. Keenly aware of the importance of
promoting environmental protection, the works established an environmental management system, which directly led to the
achievement of ISO 14001 certification.
ISO 14001 Certificate of Registration awarded to the company's Sakai Works.
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Notice
Technical information in this booklet, while every reasonable
effort was made to ensure the accuracy at the time of this
publication, is general information relating to our products
only and is not meant as any warranty, expressed or implied.
Such technical information does not guarantee that any of our
products are suitable for your particular application or
purpose. Use of any information contained in this booklet shall
be at user's risk. Any information in this booklet is subject to
change without prior notice. Please contact Nisshin Steel
office for updated information.
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