ASTM A653/A653M FS TYPE B Forming Steel — Galvanized Steel
Coatings: Galvanized, Galvanneal, Electrogalvanized
Material Type
Galvanized
Grade
Forming Steel
Available Coatings
Standard
ASTM Standards
American Society for Testing and Materials standards for steel quality and performance
About ASTM A653/A653M FS TYPE B
ASTM A653/A653M FS TYPE B is a forming steel grade galvanized steel conforming to the astm standards.
Type B specifies steel produced to standard deoxidation practice, suitable for unexposed structural applications where aging resistance is less critical.
Ameristeel maintains inventory of ASTM A653/A653M FS TYPE B 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 A653/A653M FS TYPE B include Galvanized, Galvanneal, Electrogalvanized, providing corrosion protection and surface preparation suited to your manufacturing process requirements.
ASTM A653/A653M FS TYPE B is listed alongside ASTM A653/A653M EDDS and ASTM A653/A653M HSLAS 275 within this specification family. As a forming steel designation, ASTM A653/A653M FS TYPE B addresses specific galvanized forming requirements that distinguish it from adjacent grades in ductility, surface quality, and mechanical property control.
Related ASTM Specifications
Extra Deep Draw Quality — Galvanized
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