Our cold rolled strips feature micro-structural homogeneity that helps prevent unexpected yield-point elongation during continuous stamping processes.
Controlled grain configurations optimize plastic deformation parameters ($r\text{-value}$ and $n\text{-value}$ indices) to minimize structural fracturing during extreme metal forming operations.
Sterling Steels Co. is a premier processor, stockholder, and supplier of high-quality Cold Rolled (CR) Slit Coils, strategically headquartered in the industrial zone of Taloja MIDC, Navi Mumbai. Operating a state-of-the-art steel service center, the company specializes in processing and distributing prime-grade cold rolled steel strips that cater to the stringent demands of modern manufacturing. As a trusted B2B partner, Sterling Steels Co. bridges the gap between major steel producers and downstream industries, ensuring a steady supply of precision-processed raw materials.
The company maintains strategic sourcing partnerships with India’s leading steel manufacturers, including Tata Steel, JSW Steel, and ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel (AM/NS India) . By processing certified prime materials directly from these tier-1 mills, Sterling Steels Co. guarantees consistent mechanical properties, superior surface finishes, and precise thickness uniformity. Their extensive inventory supports a diverse product portfolio, ranging from standard commercial grades to specialized deep-drawing (DDQ) and high-tensile structural steel grades.
Equipped with high-rigidity slitting heads and automated loop tension adjustments, we process primary wide master coils into narrow precision strips. To achieve clean, square-cut profiles, our operators use a specific horizontal and vertical knife clearance configuration based on the target material's ultimate tensile strength (UTS) and thickness profile ($t$).
Proper tool centering helps eliminate edge camber deformation and limits burr height to less than 10% of the material thickness. Additionally, advanced multi-mandrel recoiling units apply uniform rewind pressure across all slit strands. This helps prevent telescoping issues and maintains flat, stable inner-wrap dimensions ($508\text{ mm} / 610\text{ mm}$ IDs) for smooth payoff performance on automated uncoilers.
Our close thickness monitoring keeps gauge variations well within the restrictive parameters specified by **IS 513 (Part 1)** and **DIN EN 10131** standards. This protects multi-stage progressive stamping dies from damage caused by unexpected material over-thickness.
| Parameter | Available Range |
|---|---|
| Thickness Profile | 0.15 mm – 3.00 mm |
| Slit Width Range | 10 mm – 1250 mm |
| Width Tolerance | Controlled within ± 0.05 mm (Tight tolerances optional) |
| Burr Height Limit | < 10% of nominal thickness profile |
| Coil ID / OD | ID: 508 mm / 610 mm | Custom OD up to 1600 mm |
| Coil Weight Capacity | Up to 25 Metric Tons (MT) |
| Quality Type | International Standards |
|---|---|
| Commercial Quality (CQ) | IS 513 Gr CR1 / ASTM A1008 CS Type A/B / JIS G3141 SPCC |
| Drawing Quality (DQ) | IS 513 Gr CR2 / ASTM A1008 DS Type B / JIS G3141 SPCD |
| Deep Drawing (DDQ) | IS 513 Gr CR3 / EN 10130 DC03 / DIN 1623 St13 |
| Extra Deep Drawing (EDDQ) | IS 513 Gr CR4 / EN 10130 DC04 / JIS G3141 SPCEN |
| High Yield / Structural | S215G, S245G, S325G / SAE 1006 - SAE 1010 Structural |
| Surface Roughness ($Ra$) | Matt Finish ($0.60\,\mu\text{m} \le Ra \le 1.90\,\mu\text{m}$) / Bright ($Ra \le 0.40\,\mu\text{m}$) |
Cold rolled strips are widely optimized for precision deep-drawn processing operations, fine stamping press applications, high-end appliance assembly, auto bodies, and electronic control boards.
Yes. Our state-of-the-art service plant splits coils effortlessly from ultra-narrow widths of 10mm all the way up to standard full mill widths of 1250mm tailored to order parameters.
We use precision-ground spacers and high-stiffness slitting arbors to prevent tooling deflection. Additionally, an integrated pit-loop configuration allows individual slit strands to self-balance, which limits both camber and lateral twist defects during rewinding.
These designations specify the material's drawing capacity. **CR1** is designed for general commercial profiling. **CR2** provides standard drawing capabilities. **CR3 (DDQ)** features low-yield properties suitable for moderate depths, and **CR4 (EDDQ)** uses fully aluminum-killed interstitial-free chemistry for complex, highly technical deep-draw geometries.
Our premium sourced coils undergo fully aluminum-killed chemical treatment or specialized skin-pass rolling processes. This balances the interstitial free carbon and nitrogen atoms within the iron crystal matrix, effectively preventing the development of fluting lines or surface disruptions during subsequent roll-forming operations.