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HSLA 450

HSLA 450

Premium HSLA 450 High Strength Low Alloy Steel

MetalZenith's HSLA 450 represents the pinnacle of high-strength low-alloy steel engineering, delivering exceptional mechanical properties with superior weldability and formability. This advanced steel grade offers minimum yield strength of 450 MPa while maintaining excellent ductility and toughness for demanding structural applications.

MetalZenith's Advanced Manufacturing Excellence

Our state-of-the-art production facilities utilize controlled rolling and accelerated cooling technologies to achieve precise microstructural control in HSLA 450. MetalZenith's advanced thermomechanical processing ensures consistent mechanical properties throughout the material thickness, while our proprietary alloy design optimizes the balance of strength, toughness, and weldability.

Key Applications & Industries

  • Automotive chassis components and structural reinforcements
  • Construction and building structural elements
  • Heavy machinery and equipment manufacturing
  • Pipeline and pressure vessel applications
  • Agricultural and mining equipment

Quality Assurance & Certifications

MetalZenith maintains ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certifications, ensuring consistent quality and environmental responsibility. Our comprehensive testing protocols include chemical analysis, mechanical testing, non-destructive examination, and microstructural evaluation. Every batch undergoes rigorous quality control with full traceability documentation and material test certificates compliant with EN 10204 3.1 standards.

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Technical Specifications

Product Overview

Metallurgical Characteristics

HSLA 450 features a fine-grained ferrite-pearlite microstructure with controlled precipitation of microalloying elements including niobium, vanadium, and titanium. The thermomechanical processing creates a refined grain structure with precipitate strengthening, delivering superior strength-to-weight ratio compared to conventional carbon steels. The optimized chemistry provides excellent weldability with low carbon equivalent (CE ≤ 0.45) and good formability for complex geometries.

Heat Treatment & Processing

MetalZenith's HSLA 450 is produced through controlled rolling at temperatures between 850-950°C followed by accelerated cooling to achieve optimal microstructural development. The steel is typically supplied in the as-rolled condition with normalized properties. Stress relief annealing at 580-620°C may be applied for improved dimensional stability. The material exhibits excellent machinability and can be readily formed using conventional techniques including bending, punching, and deep drawing.

Manufacturing Process Excellence

Our integrated steel production facility utilizes electric arc furnace technology with secondary refining through ladle metallurgy and vacuum degassing. Continuous casting ensures homogeneous chemical composition and minimal segregation. The hot rolling process incorporates computer-controlled cooling systems to achieve precise mechanical properties. Advanced process control systems monitor temperature, reduction ratios, and cooling rates to ensure consistent quality throughout production.

Quality Standards & Testing

MetalZenith's HSLA 450 production adheres to international quality standards including ISO 9001:2015, ASTM A572, and EN 10025-4. Comprehensive testing protocols include chemical analysis via optical emission spectrometry, mechanical testing per ASTM E8/E8M, Charpy impact testing per ASTM E23, and ultrasonic examination per ASTM A578. Statistical process control ensures 99.7% conformance to specifications with full material traceability and certification documentation provided with each shipment.

🧪 Chemical Composition

ElementComposition (%)
Carbon (C)≤ 0.18
Manganese (Mn)0.80 - 1.60
Silicon (Si)0.15 - 0.50
Phosphorus (P)≤ 0.025
Sulfur (S)≤ 0.015
Chromium (Cr)0.30 - 0.80
Nickel (Ni)0.30 - 0.80
Molybdenum (Mo)0.15 - 0.30
Copper (Cu)0.20 - 0.50
Aluminum (Al)0.020 - 0.060
Niobium (Nb)0.015 - 0.060
Vanadium (V)0.02 - 0.10
Titanium (Ti)0.006 - 0.025
Nitrogen (N)≤ 0.015

⚙️ Mechanical Properties

PropertyValue
Yield Strength (Rp0.2)≥ 450 MPa
Tensile Strength (Rm)520 - 670 MPa
Elongation (A80)≥ 19%
Elongation (A5)≥ 17%
Brinell Hardness (HB)150 - 200
Vickers Hardness (HV)160 - 220
Impact Energy (KV) at 20°C≥ 40 J
Impact Energy (KV) at -20°C≥ 27 J
Impact Energy (KV) at -40°C≥ 20 J
Young's Modulus210 GPa
Shear Modulus80 GPa
Poisson's Ratio0.30
Fatigue Limit (10^7 cycles)225 MPa

🔬 Physical Properties

PropertyValue
Density7.85 g/cm³
Melting Point1510°C
Thermal Conductivity (20°C)52 W/m·K
Thermal Conductivity (100°C)48 W/m·K
Thermal Expansion (20-100°C)12.5×10-6/K
Thermal Expansion (20-200°C)13.0×10-6/K
Specific Heat Capacity460 J/kg·K
Electrical Resistivity (20°C)0.18 µΩ·m
Magnetic PermeabilityFerromagnetic
Curie Temperature770°C
Thermal Diffusivity (20°C)14.4 mm²/s
Emissivity (oxidized surface)0.79

📏 Product Specifications

SpecificationAvailable Options
Product FormsHot Rolled Plates, Cold Rolled Sheets, Coils, Strips, Bars, Structural Sections
Plate Thickness3 - 100 mm
Sheet Thickness0.5 - 6.0 mm
Width Range600 - 2500 mm
Length Range2000 - 12000 mm
Coil WeightUp to 35 tons
Standards ComplianceASTM A572, EN 10025-4, JIS G3106, GB/T 1591
Surface FinishHot Rolled, Pickled, Cold Rolled, Galvanized, Painted
Edge ConditionMill Edge, Slit Edge, Trimmed Edge
Flatness Tolerance≤ 5 mm/m
Thickness Tolerance±0.05 - ±0.3 mm (depending on thickness)
Width Tolerance±3 - ±10 mm (depending on width)
Length Tolerance+10/-0 mm

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Our Advantages in Processing HSLA 450

Manufacturing Advantage 1

Advanced Thermomechanical Processing

MetalZenith employs cutting-edge controlled rolling and accelerated cooling technologies to achieve precise microstructural control in HSLA 450. Our advanced processing parameters ensure uniform grain refinement and optimal precipitation hardening, delivering consistent mechanical properties and superior toughness across all product dimensions.

Comprehensive Quality Control System

Our integrated quality management system features real-time chemical composition monitoring, automated mechanical testing, and advanced metallurgical analysis. MetalZenith's laboratory is equipped with state-of-the-art spectrometers, universal testing machines, and electron microscopy facilities to guarantee HSLA 450 meets the most stringent specifications.

Manufacturing Advantage 2
Manufacturing Advantage 3

Custom Engineering & Global Supply

MetalZenith offers tailored HSLA 450 solutions with custom chemical compositions, mechanical properties, and product forms to meet specific application requirements. Our global distribution network and strategic inventory management ensure reliable supply chain support with just-in-time delivery capabilities worldwide.

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Customization
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Tons Delivered
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20
Years Experience
Leading Steel Manufacturing & Distribution
1000+
Brand Partners
Trusted by Global Industry Leaders
Full
Customization
Tailored Solutions for Every Project
50M+
Tons Delivered
High-Quality Steel Products Worldwide
95%
Client Retention
Long-term Partnership Success
ISO 9001
Certified Quality
International Standards Compliance
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Industries We Serve

Professional steel solutions across major industries

Construction

High-rise Buildings • Infrastructure • Commercial Real Estate

Oil & Gas

Pipeline Systems • Storage Equipment • Refinery Facilities

Manufacturing

Precision Machinery • Industrial Equipment • Automation Systems

Automotive

Body Structure • Chassis Components • Engine Parts

Shipbuilding

Hull Structure • Marine Engineering • Port Equipment

Energy & Power

Power Generation • Transmission Towers • Renewable Energy

Aerospace

Aircraft Materials • Precision Components • Special Alloys

Railway

Track Systems • Vehicle Manufacturing • Infrastructure

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