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Description
Steels in the HSLA (High Strength Low Alloy) range are hardened by a combination of precipitation and grain size refining, resulting in high
strength with low alloy content. This enhances weldability and choice of coatings, since these steels exhibit neither weld zone softening nor
grain coarsening. These grades are particularly suitable for structural components such as suspension systems and chassis and
reinforcement parts.
For their respective yield strength levels, these steels all exhibit excellent cold forming and low-temperature brittle fracture strength (starting
at grade 320).
The entire range of HSLA steels offers good fatigue strength (suspension arm, shock tower) and impact strength (longitudinal beams, cross
members, reinforcements, etc.).
Because of their mechanical strength, the weight of reinforcement and structural components can be reduced.
The HSLA range of products is available in hot and cold rolled grades. The various grades are identified by their yield strength.
Hot rolled HSLA grades can be given a Class 1 hot-dip galvanized coating according to the EN 36503 standard (post-galvanizing).
Applications
The steels in the HSLA range are suitable for structural parts such as suspension systems, reinforcements, cross members, longitudinal
beams, chassis components, etc. The mechanical properties of hot rolled HSLA steels and their excellent cold forming performance and
low-temperature brittle fracture resistance support cost-effective solutions for many parts and sub-assemblies for which weight, thickness and
size reduction are sought, such as:
chassis components;
wheels;
slide rails;
cross members.
HSLA 260
HSLA 300
HSLA 340
HSLA 380
HSLA 420
Euronorms
HC260LA (+ZE) /HX260LAD (+Z,
+ZF, +ZA)
HC300LA (+ZE) /HX300LAD (+Z,
+ZF, +ZA)
HC340LA (+ZE) /HX340LAD (+Z,
+ZF, +ZA)
HC380LA (+ZE) /HX380LAD (+Z,
+ZF, +ZA)
HC420LA (+ZE) /HX420LAD (+Z,
+ZF, +ZA)
VDA 239-100
CR240LA (-UNC,-EG,-GI,-GA)
CR270LA (-UNC,-EG,-GI,-GA)
CR300LA (-UNC,-EG,-GI,-GA)
CR340LA (-UNC,-EG,-GI,-GA)
CR420LA (-UNC,-EG,-GI,-GA)
Euronorms
Uncoated ( EN 10268: 2006+A1: 2013): Steel grade name
Electrogalvanized (EN 10268 :2006+A1: 2013 + EN 10152 :2009): Steel grade name +ZE
Extragal (EN 10346 :2015): Steel grade name +Z
Galvannealed (EN 10346 :2015): Steel grade name +ZF
Galfan (EN 10346 :2015): Steel grade name +ZA
VDA 239-100
Uncoated: Steel grade name-UNC
Electrogalvanized: Steel grade name-EG
Extragal: Steel grade name-GI
Galvannealed: Steel grade name-GA
While the ArcelorMittal grades conform perfectly well to the indicated EN standards, ArcelorMittal grades generally offer tighter mechanical
properties (see table below).
Euronorms
VDA 239-100
HSLA 320
S315MC/HX340LAD (+Z)
HR300LA (-UNC,-GI)
HSLA 360
S355MC/HX380LAD (+Z)
HR340LA (UNC,-GI)
HSLA 420
S420MC/HX420LAD (+Z)
HR420LA (-UNC,-GI)
HSLA 460
S460MC/HX460LAD (+Z)
HR460LA (-UNC,-GI)
HSLA 500
S500MC/HX500LAD (+Z)
HR500LA (-UNC,-GI)
HSLA 550
S550MC
Euronorms
Uncoated (EN 10149-2 :1995): Steel grade name
VDA 239-100
Uncoated: Steel grade name-UNC
Extragal: Steel grade name-GI
While the ArcelorMittal grades conform perfectly well to the indicated EN standards, ArcelorMittal grades generally offer tighter mechanical
properties(see table below).
The above indicative tables summarize the European and VDA standards corresponding to the ArcelorMittal product range.
Technical characteristics
Mechanical properties
Guaranteed for uncoated sheet in the transverse direction.
YS (MPa)
UTS (MPa)
ef (%)
L0 = 80 mm
th < 3 mm
HSLA 260
260 -320
350 -410
28
HSLA 300
300 -360
390 -450
26
HSLA 340
340 -400
420 -490
23
HSLA 380
380 -450
460 -530
20
HSLA 420
420 -520
470 -590
17
YS (MPa)
UTS (MPa)
ef (%)
L0 = 80 mm
th < 3 mm
Ef (%)
L0 = 5,65 S0 (mm)
th 3 mm
HSLA 320
325 -385
415 -470
24
28
HSLA 360
360 -435
450 -520
21
25
HSLA 420
420 -500
490 -570
20
23
HSLA 460
460 -550
550 -650
17
21
HSLA 500
500 -590
570 -670
15
19
HSLA 550
550 -650
650 -730
15
18
Because HSLA steels can exhibit an extended elastic-plastic transition zone with variations in YS values, by convention only the lower yield
strength (LYS) is taken into account in this zone.
C
Max
Mn
Max
Si
Max
HSLA 260
0,080
0,50
0,04
HSLA 300
0,080
0,60
0,04
HSLA 340
0,080
0,70
0,04
HSLA 380
0,080
0,90
0,35
HSLA 420
0,140
1,60
0,40
HSLA 320
0,080
0,50
0,03
HSLA 360
0,080
0,60
0,03
HSLA 420
0,080
0,75
0,03
HSLA 460
0,120
1,60
0,40
HSLA 500
0,090
1,50
0,03
HSLA 550
0,090
1,65
0,35
Electrogalvanized
Galvannealed
Extragal
HSLA 260
HSLA 300
HSLA 340
HSLA 380
HSLA 420
HSLA 320
HSLA 360
HSLA 420
HSLA 460
HSLA 500
HSLA 550
X Available
Please consult us about the availability of additional HSLA products.
We can provide additional forming data for steels in the HSLA range with particular thicknesses and coatings.
Welding
Weldability is determined according to the ISO 18278-2 method.
3,5
1,1
Cold rolled
HSLA steels can be readily welded using all common welding processes.
Based on long experience in the characterization of its products, ArcelorMittal can provide technical assistance in adjusting the resistance
spot and arc welding parameters of any steel in the HSLA range.
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Based on long experience in the characterization of its products, ArcelorMittal can provide technical assistance in adjusting the resistance
spot and arc welding parameters of any steel in the HSLA range.
Fatigue strength
HSLA steels have good fatigue strength.
Examples of Whler curves for a variety of HSLA steels are given in the graph below. The curves plot maximum stress versus number of
cycles to failure. They are calculated for a tension-tension loading ratio of R = 0.1.
Because of their high endurance limits, these steels are particularly well suited to parts subject to fatigue stress. To restore the base metal
endurance limit adjacent to welds in areas subjected to severe cyclic loading, a post-weld treatment such as TIG melting, hammering,
peening or grinding should be applied to the weld toe.
Hot rolled grades above HSLA 420 in thicknesses greater than 6 mm are generally used for fatigue applications and applications involving
straightening and stress relieving treatments. These steels cannot be heated above 700C without risk of impairing the mechanical properties
obtained by thermo-mechanical treatment.
ArcelorMittal can make available a comprehensive database concerning the fatigue performance of the steels in its HSLA range.
ArcelorMittal | Last update: 22-10-2015