The Foundation of Fabrication.
ASCO’s hot rolled steel (HRS) sheet is the workhorse of the metals industry — cost-effective, easy to fabricate, and reliable across a wide range of structural and industrial uses.
Hot rolled steel is produced at high temperature, allowing it to be formed easily while maintaining strength and durability.
The result is a tough, versatile material with a natural mill scale finish that’s ideal for heavy-duty applications where precision surface finish is secondary to performance.
If your project needs raw strength and value, HRS is where fabrication begins.
The Industry Standard for Structural Work.
Hot rolled steel offers a balance of formability, weldability, and economy.
Its surface may be rougher than CRS, but its forgiving nature and toughness make it the go-to choice for framing, brackets, and heavy fabrication.
| Gauge | Thickness | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| 28 | 0.015 | |
| 26 | 0.018 | |
| 24 | 0.024 | |
| 22 | 0.030 | X |
| 20 | 0.036 | X |
| 18 | 0.048 | X |
| 16 | 0.060 | X |
| 14 | 0.075 | X |
| 12 | 0.105 | X |
| 11 | 0.120 | X |
| 10 | 0.135 | X |
| 7 | 0.187 | X |
| — | 0.250 | X |
| — | 0.375 | X |
| — | 0.500 | X |
| — | 0.750 | X |
| — | 1.000 | X |
| — | 1.250 | X |
| — | 1.500 | X |
| — | 2.000 | X |
Sheets are available 48″ or 60″ wide up to 20′ long.
Finish: Natural mill scale — dark, rough surface texture.
Optional: Pickled and oiled finish for smoother surface and improved corrosion resistance.
Use HRS when you want power, economy, and flexibility.
Use CRS when you need precision and surface perfection.
| Property | Hot Rolled (HRS) | Cold Rolled (CRS) |
|---|---|---|
| Surface Finish | Rough, scaled | Smooth, uniform |
| Dimensional Tolerance | Moderate | Tight |
| Strength | Slightly lower | Higher |
| Cost | Lower | Higher |
| Ideal Use | Structural / heavy-duty | Precision / visible parts |
ASCO stocks hot rolled steel sheet and plate in multiple gauges for immediate delivery — and we can cut, shear, or form to your specifications.
We source from domestic mills for consistent quality and flatness, ensuring every sheet that leaves our floor is ready for fabrication.
From Detroit to your jobsite, ASCO supplies the steel that keeps America built.
