If you’re looking to understand our steel grade color coding system more, we have developed a tool to assist you. Additionally, a helpful downloadable PDF guide is available for your reference.
Grade, colour and signet code
The color coding method distinguishes between various steel types based on their metallurgical characteristics. Edcon Steel offers a range of carbon and alloy steels with different compositions of carbon, iron, and other elements. Our guide covers:
- Grades: Australian (or international) standards related to composition, properties, dimension tolerances, and manufacturing techniques.
- Color: Paint color used on the end of steel products.
- Signet code: The unique name and code assigned by the paint manufacturer for color consistency.
Individual grade guides
Each steel grade comes with a detailed guide outlining the product properties, including:
- General description
- Characteristics such as tensile strength
- Equivalent international standards
- Chemical analysis, including carbon content
- Applications
Refer to the list of specific steel grades provided below.
Always ensure to check your product before commencing any projects, in addition to relying on our color coding accuracy.
In addition to the information outlined above, our grade guides also include details on:
- Physical properties such as density and hardness
- Mechanical properties like yield strength and elongation
- Heat treatment recommendations
- Welding and fabrication guidelines
- Corrosion resistance information
Some common types of steel include carbon steel, stainless steel, and alloy steel. Carbon steel is a popular choice due to its affordability and versatility, while stainless steel is known for its corrosion resistance and hygiene properties. Alloy steel, on the other hand, offers enhanced strength and durability by combining different metals with iron.
In addition to the grades mentioned earlier, there are also speciality steels such as weathering steel, which forms a protective rust-like coating to prevent corrosion, and high-strength low-alloy steel, which provides higher strength with reduced weight.
Steel can also be classified based on its surface finish, with options including hot rolled, cold rolled, and galvanized steel. Each finish has its own unique properties and applications, making it important to choose the right type for your project.
Whether you are looking for structural steel for construction, tool steel for manufacturing, or specialty steel for a specific application, Edcon Steel has a wide range of options to meet your needs. Contact us today to learn more about our steel solutions and how we can help you with your next project.