Cold Rolled Steel
Cold rolled steel sheets, coils and strips with precise thickness tolerance and smooth surface finish.
Cold Rolled Steel Sheets, Strips and Plates Supplier for Manufacturing in the Middle East
Cold rolled steel is hot-rolled steel that has been further processed at room temperature to achieve tighter thickness tolerances, better surface finish and higher strength. Tianjin Sino East Steel Group supplies cold rolled steel sheets, strips, plates and coils in SAE1006, SAE1008, SPCC and ASTM A109M grades, serving manufacturers, fabricators and distributors across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Kuwait.
What Is Cold Rolled Steel?
Cold rolling reduces the thickness of hot-rolled steel strip by passing it through rollers at room temperature. This process improves dimensional accuracy, surface smoothness and mechanical properties through work hardening. Cold rolled steel is the preferred material for applications requiring precise dimensions and a clean, paintable surface, such as automotive components, appliances, furniture, electrical enclosures and light steel framing.
Cold rolled steel is available as sheets (flat products), strips (narrow coils), plates and coils, in full-hard or annealed (soft) temper conditions. Annealed cold rolled steel offers good formability for stamping and deep drawing, while full-hard steel is used where strength is more important than formability.
Standards and Specifications
Our cold rolled products comply with ASTM A109M, JIS G3141 (SPCC, SPCD, SPCE), SAE J403 (SAE1006/1008) and GB/T 708. Popular products in this category include:
- Cold Rolled Steel Plate - general-purpose cold rolled plate for fabrication
- Cold Rolled Steel - complete range of cold rolled sheets and coils
- Cold Rolled Flat Steel Sheet - flat sheets with tight tolerances and clean surface
- Cold Rolled Steel Strips and Sheets - strips for roll-forming and sheets for stamping
- Cold Rolled Steel Strips for Rocker Arms - precision strips for automotive components
- ASTM A109M High Carbon Cold Rolled Steel Strips - high-carbon strips for spring and blade applications
- Cold Rolled Steel Plates SAE1008 2m x 1m - SAE1008 plates in standard 2m x 1m size
- Cold Rolled Pickled Black Steel Sheet - pickled and oiled sheet with rust-free surface
Available specifications:
- Thickness: 0.15 mm - 3.0 mm
- Width: 600 mm - 1500 mm
- Grades: SPCC, SPCD, SPCE, SAE1006, SAE1008, Q195, Q235, 08AL
- Temper: full hard, half hard, annealed
- Surface: matt, bright, or pickled and oiled
- Edge: slit edge, mill edge, deburred
Applications Across the Middle East
- Automotive: body panels, brackets and structural components for vehicle assembly
- Appliances: washing machines, refrigerators and air-conditioner casings
- Furniture: steel furniture, office desks and storage systems
- Electrical: enclosures, panels and transformer components
- Construction: light gauge steel framing, studs and tracks
- Packaging: drums, containers and metal packaging products
Why Buy Cold Rolled Steel from Sino East Steel?
Sino East Steel is a direct manufacturer with 18+ years of export experience and 500,000 metric tons of annual capacity. Our cold rolled products are produced on modern reversing mills with automatic gauge control, delivering thickness tolerances of ±0.03 mm and a consistent surface finish suitable for painting and plating. The factory is ISO 9001 certified, and each shipment includes an EN 10204 3.1 Mill Test Certificate.
We supply both standard sizes and custom slit widths, supporting manufacturers who need just-in-time supply of precision strip. Our export team manages the documentation, packaging and logistics for deliveries to all Gulf ports.
Shipping and Delivery
Cold rolled sheets and coils are packed with protective interleaving and moisture-barrier wrapping to prevent surface rust during sea transport. We ship to Jebel Ali, Khalifa Port, Dammam, Jeddah, Hamad Port, Shuwaikh and Sohar, with production lead time of 15 to 25 days plus sea freight of 18 to 25 days.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between cold rolled and hot rolled steel?
Cold rolled steel is processed at room temperature after hot rolling, giving tighter tolerances, a smoother surface and higher strength. Hot rolled steel is cheaper and better for thick sections and structural applications where surface finish is less critical.
Can you supply cold rolled steel in custom slit widths?
Yes. We slit cold rolled coils to widths from 20 mm, which is particularly useful for roll-forming and stamping operations.
What is the difference between SAE1006 and SAE1008 cold rolled steel?
SAE1006 has lower carbon content (0.06% max) than SAE1008 (0.08% max), offering better formability for deep drawing. SAE1008 provides slightly higher strength and is more commonly stocked.
Do you provide Mill Test Certificates with cold rolled steel?
Yes. Every shipment includes an EN 10204 3.1 Mill Test Certificate with chemical composition and mechanical properties.
Can you supply cold rolled steel with pickled and oiled surface?
Yes. Pickled and oiled (P&O) cold rolled steel is available, providing a rust-free surface ready for further processing.
Request a Cold Rolled Steel Quotation
Send your required grade, thickness, width, temper and quantity. Our team will reply with a factory-direct quotation within 24 hours.
Product Range and Available Sizes
Cold rolled steel is available in the full precision range for manufacturing:
- Sheets and coils from 0.15 mm to 3.0 mm in SPCC, SPCD and SAE1008 grades
- Slit strips from 20 mm width for roll-forming and stamping
- Full-hard, half-hard and annealed tempers
- Pickled and oiled surface for rust-free storage and processing
Quality Control and Testing
All products are manufactured and tested under our ISO 9001:2015 certified quality management system. Our in-house laboratory performs chemical analysis, tensile testing, bend testing and dimensional inspection on every production batch, and each shipment is accompanied by an EN 10204 3.1 Mill Test Certificate (MTC). For project-critical orders, we can arrange third-party inspection by SGS, Bureau Veritas, TUV or Intertek at the buyer's request, with inspection reports included in the shipping document set.
Traceability is maintained from the original heat number to the finished product, which is essential for project approvals, quality audits and long-term warranty claims in the Gulf region. We encourage new buyers to request samples and test reports before placing bulk orders.
How to Place an Order with Sino East Steel
- Send your inquiry: specify the product, grade, standard, size, quantity and destination port through the contact form or WhatsApp.
- Receive a quotation: our export team replies within 24 hours with current factory pricing and a confirmed delivery schedule.
- Confirm the order: standard terms are 30% T/T deposit with 70% balance before shipment, or an irrevocable L/C at sight. Production is scheduled after the deposit is received.
- Production and inspection: manufacturing takes 15 to 25 days depending on the product and quantity. Photos, videos and third-party inspection can be arranged during production.
- Shipment: we arrange sea freight to your nominated Gulf port and provide the complete document set - commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, MTC, certificate of origin and insurance certificate.
Minimum order quantities are typically 10 to 20 metric tons for standard sizes, with mixed-size container loading available for distributors. We are happy to discuss MOQ flexibility for new customers and trial orders, and we accept payments via T/T, L/C, Western Union and other agreed methods.
Why the Middle East Chooses Sino East Steel
Sino East Steel Group operates from a 65,000 m² production base in Daqiuzhuang Industrial Park, Jinghai, Tianjin - one of China's largest steel manufacturing clusters. With more than 18 years of export experience, 500,000 metric tons of annual capacity and regular customers in over 50 countries, we combine manufacturing scale with deep market knowledge of the GCC construction and energy sectors.
Our export team provides English-language technical support, and we maintain regular shipping schedules to all major Gulf ports including Jebel Ali, Khalifa Port, Dammam, Jubail, Jeddah, Hamad Port, Shuwaikh and Sohar. As a direct factory, we offer the most competitive pricing without intermediary margins, and our after-sales team responds to technical and documentation queries quickly.
Buyers are welcome to visit our factory in Tianjin or request a virtual factory tour. We regularly exhibit at Middle East industry events and welcome long-term cooperation with distributors, contractors and engineering companies.
Do you offer technical support after purchase?
Yes. Our engineers provide specification guidance, installation advice and document support for the lifetime of the order. We also welcome feedback that helps us improve product quality and service.
Packaging, Payment Terms and Delivery
Every order is packed in seaworthy export packaging designed for long sea voyages to the Gulf: products are wrapped with waterproof or VCI-treated film, protected with edge guards and fixed on pallets, skids or in wooden crates, with fumigation certificates provided where required. The packaging standard can be adjusted for your handling equipment - for example, open-top containers for pipe bundles or flat-rack containers for long profiles.
Standard payment terms are 30% T/T deposit with 70% balance paid against a copy of the bill of lading, or an irrevocable L/C at sight for larger project orders. We can also accept other agreed payment methods for established customers. Typical minimum order quantities range from 10 to 20 metric tons depending on the product, and mixed-size or mixed-product container loading is welcome for distributor orders.
Our export department issues complete English documentation with every shipment: commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, EN 10204 3.1 Mill Test Certificate, certificate of origin and insurance certificate. This documentation set is prepared to meet the customs and authority requirements of each GCC country, saving you time at the port of destination.
What Incoterms can you provide?
We quote FOB Tianjin, CFR and CIF to any Gulf port, and DDP door-to-door for container shipments. Our logistics team can recommend the most cost-effective shipping option for your quantity and destination.
Can we receive samples before placing a bulk order?
Yes. Small samples can be shipped by express courier (DHL, FedEx or UPS) for your evaluation, with the sample cost refunded against your first order.
Do you offer regular supply contracts for distributors?
Yes. We welcome annual supply agreements with fixed pricing and delivery schedules, and we prioritize production slots for contract customers during peak seasons.