HS Code
7209
Product
Cold Rolled Steel Coils (CR / CRC / TMBP) Supplier & indenting agents in Pakistan
Cold rolled steel (CR/CRC) is used where gauge accuracy, surface finish, and forming consistency matter. It is available in both sheet and coil, and is a common route for appliance panels, cabinets, profiles, and precision fabricated parts. Share grade, thickness, width, and end-use so we can align practical mill routes and current availability.
Technical Specifications
Placeholder ranges. We confirm exact limits, coatings, and certifications with mills against your enquiry. Final availability depends on origin, grade bundle, and order size.
Product type
Cold rolled steel coil (CR / CRC / TMBP)
Standards
ASTM / EN / JIS / KS routes as required
Surface quality
Per grade and application
Thickness
0.15 mm to 3.00 mm (typical range)
Width
Mixed / any width as per enquiry
CR grade / hardness-class reference (key rows)
Selected high-usage cold rolled classifications from common EN/JIS/ASTM/BIS/JFS mappings, plus practical hardness-quality bands. Use this as a quick selection table, then confirm final mill designation at order stage.
| Classification | EN | JIS | ASTM | BIS | JFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CQ | DC01 | SPCC | CS A,B,C | CR1 | - |
| DQ | DC03 | SPCD | DS A,B | CR2 | JSC270C |
| DDQ | DC04 | SPCE | - | CR3 | JSC270D |
| EDDQ | DC05 | SPCF | DDS | CR4 | JSC270E |
| IF | DC06 | SPCG | EDDS | CR5 | JSC270F |
| High Strength - IF based | HC220Y | - | - | - | - |
| Bake Hardened | HC220B | - | BHS-GR35 | - | JSC340H |
| HSLA | HC300LA | - | HSLAS-GR50 | - | - |
| C-Mn high strength | - | SPFC390 | - | CR1-390 | JSC390W |
| Dual Phase | HCT600X | - | - | - | JSC590Y |
| Hardness quality - Soft commercial | S200JR - S350JR | - | - | - | - |
| Hardness quality - Medium strong | S380JR - S420JR | - | - | - | - |
| Hardness quality - Strong / very strong | S450JR or higher, > S500JR | - | - | - | - |
Abbreviations
CQ Commercial Quality. DQ Drawing Quality. DDQ Deep Drawing Quality. EDDQ Extra Deep Drawing Quality. IF Interstitial Free steel (improved deep-draw behavior). HSLA High Strength Low Alloy. Dual Phase higher-strength automotive class grades.
Reference table only (selected rows). Final equivalence, chemistry, and mechanical properties depend on mill standard edition and certificate.
Applications (Pakistan)
CR is widely used in motorcycle fuel tanks and other precision fabrication routes, including appliance panels, cabinets, profiles, and formed components.
Application
Motorcycle tank forming
A common CR use is motorcycle tank forming where consistent gauge and clean surface support pressing and finishing. The same route is also used for appliance panels, cabinets, profiles, and other precision-formed parts.
For import buyers & export suppliers
Karachi-based: we align mill fit, specifications, and paperwork for importers and overseas suppliers, without the inbox noise.
For Buyers / Importers
Spec to shipment
- One enquiry, multiple origins and lead times.
- Live production images and videos, plus loading images.
- LC and mill docs with your team through handover.
For Suppliers / Exporters
Real buyers, not bulk lists
- Share grades, coatings, and tonnage. We match Pakistan demand.
- Introductions to vetted industrial buyers.
- Specs, samples, and documents aligned locally.
CR vs other flat steel
Compare cold rolled (CR/CRC) with hot rolled (HR) and galvanized (GI) when choosing precision, coating, and cost route.
| Aspect | CR / CRC | HR / HRC |
|---|---|---|
| Surface finish | Smoother finish with tighter gauge control | Rougher as-rolled finish and broader tolerance range |
| Typical use | Precision forming, panels, appliance and fabrication parts | Structural, heavy fabrication, and base feedstock routes |
| Formability | Controlled properties for precise forming operations | Good for heavy-duty fabrication and downstream processing |
| Price level | Typically higher than HR due to additional processing | Usually lower base route |
| Best when you need | Tight dimensional and surface requirements | Cost-efficient bulk substrate and heavier sections |
Frequently Asked Questions
Most asked cold-rolled questions from buyers and fabricators.
What is cold rolled steel?
Cold rolled steel is hot rolled steel that is further processed at room temperature to improve thickness accuracy, surface finish, and mechanical consistency.
What is cold rolled sheet / cold rolled coil?
They are the same material in different supply forms: cold rolled sheet is cut length, while cold rolled coil is the continuous rolled form for slitting, profiling, and fabrication lines.
What is cold rolled and hot rolled steel?
Hot rolled steel is produced at high temperature and is usually more economical for heavy-duty use. Cold rolled steel is reprocessed for tighter tolerance and smoother surface, typically for precision applications.
How is cold rolled steel made?
It starts from hot rolled steel, then is pickled, cold reduced (rolled at room temperature), and may be annealed/skin-passed to achieve required mechanical properties and finish.
What is cold rolled steel made of and where is it used?
It is low-carbon steel in most commercial routes (with grade-dependent chemistry). Common uses include appliance parts, cabinets, panels, profiles, and precision fabricated components.
How to weld cold rolled steel?
Cold rolled steel can be welded with common processes such as MIG/TIG/spot welding when joint prep, cleanliness, filler choice, and heat control match the grade and thickness.
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Ready to source cold rolled coils?
Tell us grade, dimensions, quantity, and destination. Our team at Moin Steel Market, Karachi responds with sourcing options and guidance, typically within one business day.