Aluminized steel combines the strength and versatility of carbon steel with a protective aluminum-based coating that helps resist corrosion and perform in demanding environments.
Premium Steel Sales stocks ready-to-ship aluminized steel in coil and sheet with custom processing options available. Our flexible sourcing approach gives manufacturers, fabricators, and OEMs access to aluminized steel that aligns with both performance requirements and budget goals.
Aluminized steel is carbon steel that has been hot-dip coated with a protective aluminum-based coating. Depending on the grade, the coating may consist of an aluminum-silicon alloy or pure aluminum. This process creates a strong metallurgical bond between the steel substrate and the coating, combining the strength and durability of carbon steel with enhanced corrosion resistance and heat resistance.
The aluminum content in the coating of aluminized steel ensures that the steel substrate remains intact and well protected even in high-heat environments above 900°F.
The aluminum-silicon coating protects the underlying steel from corrosion and oxidation, helping reduce material breakdown in demanding environments.
The combination of high heat resistance and corrosion protection ensures an extended lifespan of fabrications that are produced from aluminized steel operating in demanding environments.
Aluminized steel comes in two coating types:
Type 1
Features an aluminum-silicon coating (typically 5% to 11% silicon) that provides excellent heat and corrosion resistance, making it ideal for elevated-temperature applications.
Type 2
Features a pure aluminum coating designed for environments where corrosion resistance is the primary concern.
While Type 1 aluminized steel is the most common and quite readily available on the market in many coating weights, Type 2 aluminized steel is less commonly produced and is typically much more difficult to obtain.
Aluminized steel is available in master coils across a wide range of thicknesses and coating weights. It can be cut into sheets to your desired lengths, or it can be slit into custom width coils, including very narrow widths.
High-quality custom processing is available as well, including fine blanking and coil spinning for inspection purposes or to break for maximum weight or coil diameter limitations.
The unique characteristics of aluminized steel make it ideal for a range of industries and common end products, such as:
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Aluminized steel is commonly used in applications that require both heat and corrosion resistance. Typical uses include exhaust systems, heating equipment, industrial ovens, furnaces, heat shields, and other products exposed to elevated temperatures.
Aluminized steel combines the strength and durability of carbon steel with the corrosion and heat resistance provided by its aluminum-based coating.
Type 1 aluminized steel features an aluminum-silicon coating that provides excellent heat and corrosion resistance, making it suitable for elevated-temperature applications. Type 2 aluminized steel features a pure aluminum coating and is typically selected for environments where corrosion resistance is the primary concern.
Type 1 aluminized steel is designed to withstand extremely high temperatures and is commonly used in applications operating in environments up to approximately 900°F. Actual performance depends on specific operating conditions and application requirements.
Yes. The aluminum coating forms a protective oxide layer that helps shield the underlying steel substrate from corrosion, making aluminized steel more corrosion resistant than bare carbon steel.
No. Premium Steel Sales supplies aluminized steel in master coil and can either level it out to flat sheets (in standard or custom lengths) or slit it to specific widths (even very narrow widths). Premium Steel Sales also has the capability to spin master coils for material inspection or, if necessary, to break for maximum weight and size limitations.
Yes. Our team works with manufacturers, fabricators, and procurement teams to identify the right aluminized steel products for their application requirements, operating conditions, processing needs, and budget goals.
Premium Steel Sales supplies ready-to-ship aluminized steel for applications requiring heat resistance, corrosion protection, and long service life. Get started by requesting a quote.
