ASTM A1008/A1008M GRADE 50 (340) CLASS 2 HSLA Grade 50 — Cold Rolled Steel

ASTM A1008/A1008M GRADE 50 (340) CLASS 2 is a hsla grade 50 grade cold rolled steel conforming to the astm standards. At 340 MPa minimum yield strength, this is medium-strength structural steel for longitudinal rails, shotgun members, and frame reinforcement channels.

Class two permits a wider mechanical property range with relaxed yield tolerance bands, offering manufacturing flexibility for applications where close yield control is less critical.

The Class 2 designation indicates wider mechanical property tolerance bands with manufacturing flexibility for general structural use. Within the ASTM family, different class numbers reflect progressively different ductility and elongation requirements to suit varying stamping complexity.

Ameristeel maintains inventory of ASTM A1008/A1008M GRADE 50 (340) CLASS 2 in various gauges and widths, available as coils, sheets, or custom blanks. Our ISO 9001:2015 certified processes ensure consistent quality from prototype through production volumes.

Available coating options for ASTM A1008/A1008M GRADE 50 (340) CLASS 2 include Galvanized, Galvanneal, Electrogalvanized, providing corrosion protection and surface preparation suited to your manufacturing process requirements.

ASTM A1008/A1008M GRADE 50 (340) CLASS 2 at 340 MPa yield compares to ASTM A653/A653M HSLAS 340 (0 MPa lower yield at 340 MPa) and ASTM A653/A653M HSLAS-F 340 (0 MPa lower yield at 340 MPa). Selecting the right grade depends on the balance between strength requirements and forming complexity for your specific stamping application.