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Precision. Strength. Surface Integrity.

Dimensional Control That Delivers.

ASCO’s cold-rolled steel (CRS) sheet provides exceptional surface quality and tight dimensional tolerance for applications that demand precision.

Produced by rolling hot-rolled steel at room temperature, this process refines the grain structure, enhances mechanical strength, and achieves a smoother, more uniform finish than hot-rolled steel.

When accuracy, appearance, and formability matter, CRS is the steel of choice.

Metal sheeting is pulled into a roll.
Several coils of cold-rolled steel sheet rest in a warehouse.

Why Choose Cold Rolled Steel

Engineered for Tolerance and Appearance.

CRS offers improved thickness consistency and a refined surface ideal for painting, plating, or finishing.

It forms cleanly, machines smoothly, and welds reliably — making it a core material across manufacturing, fabrication, and precision assembly.

Advantages

  • Tight dimensional control and superior surface flatness
  • Smooth, scale-free finish ideal for painting or plating
  • Stronger and harder than hot rolled steel of equivalent gauge
  • Excellent for formed or stamped components
  • Available in light to mid-gauge thicknesses for versatile use

From gallery installations to lobby accents, we turn design ideas into fabricated reality.

Standard Gauges and Thickness

Gauge Thickness
28 0.015
26 0.018
24 0.024
22 0.030
20 0.036
18 0.048
16 0.060
14 0.075
12 0.105
11 0.120
10 0.135

Sheet Size Availability

  • 48" × 96"
  • 48" × 120"
  • 60" × 120"
  • 48" × 144"
  • 60" × 144"

Sheets are available in 48″/60″ widths to any reasonable length (under 20’).

Protective masking optional upon request.

Applications

Precision Fabrication & Manufacturing

  • Brackets, fixtures, and machine parts
  • Enclosures, cabinets, and panels
  • Electrical and mechanical components
  • Wall systems and furniture fabrication
  • Signage substrates and formed trim
  • Decorative metalwork requiring smooth paint finish
  • Structural panels and formed parts
  • Tooling, prototype, and assembly components
  • Applications requiring consistent gauge and strength

CRS vs. HRS

Key Differences

In Short

Use CRS when precision and appearance matter.

Use HRS when raw strength and economy take priority.

Property Cold Rolled (CRS) Hot Rolled (HRS)
Surface Finish Smooth, uniform, matte to bright Scaled, rougher finish
Dimensional Tolerance Tight, precise Looser, varies by heat
Strength & Hardness Higher Lower
Formability Excellent Good
Cost Slightly higher More economical
Best Use Precision, visible, or finished parts Structural, heavy-duty, or welded assemblies

Why ASCO

ASCO supplies cold rolled steel sheets sourced from certified domestic mills for consistent chemistry and mechanical properties.

We offer cut-to-length, shearing, punching, and brake forming services in-house, ensuring your CRS arrives fabrication-ready.

Whether you’re producing enclosures, fixtures, or architectural metalwork, ASCO delivers steel that fits the job perfectly — every time.

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