What is SPCE (Specialized Carbon Steel) and what does it stand for?

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What is SPCE (Specialized Carbon Steel) and what does it stand for?

 

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Many steels and plates are used in construction, so it's important to have a good understanding of these materials to help you choose the right one. SPCE has been a popular topic of inquiry lately, but it's relatively unfamiliar to many. So, let's explain what it is in detail.

SPCE refers to a type of Japanese steel, specifically a JIS steel grade, denoting deep-drawing-grade cold-rolled carbon steel sheet and strip suitable for deep drawing and stretching.

This deep-drawing grade is higher in quality than SPCC and SPCD. Therefore, SPCE is recommended for deep-drawing applications. SPCC and SPCD are more recommended for applications not involving deep drawing.

 

In SPCE, the "s" stands for "steel," the "p" stands for "plate," the "c" stands for "cold," and the "e" stands for "elongation," indicating deep-drawing quality. Therefore, the full name "SPCE" stands for deep-drawing grade cold-rolled carbon steel sheet and coil.

 

In the Japanese JIS grade standard, the first part indicates the material, with common materials being "s" and "f." "S" stands for steel, while "f" stands for iron. The second part represents the shape, application, and type. Common "p," "t," and "k" represent plate, tube, and tool, respectively. The third part indicates "c" for cold-rolled steel, and the fourth part indicates the grade, which are "c," "d," and "e," representing standard, stamping, and deep-drawing grades, respectively.

 

SPCC, SPCD and SPCE Cold Rolled Carbon Steel

 

Specifications

 

Description of commodity DC01 03 05 06 SPCC Spce Spcd Dx51d+Z Cold Rolled Steel Plate Sheet Galvanized Steel Coils
Width 600-1800MM
Thickness 0.4-2.5MM
Length Coil or as per customers' requirement
Coil ID 508/610MM
Standard EN,GB,JIS G,ASTM,SAE
Spec ST12/13/14/16,170P1.210p1,250P1,280VK,DC01-06
Mill BAO STEEL,HBIS GROUP,MASTEEL
Surface treatment FB-FD
Place of origin CHINA
Loadport MAIN PORT OF CHINA
Coil weight 7-12MT

 

1) Packaging: 3 layers of packing. Inside is craft paper, Middle is water plastic film and outside GI steel sheet to be covered by steel strips with lock, with inner coil sleeve.
2) Shipping:We have long-term cooperation with many experienced shipping companies and will find the most suitable mode of transportation for you.
3) Trade terms: FOB/CIF/CFR
4) Shipping port: Qingdao/Tianjin/Shanghai
5) Shipment:a. Length: ≤6m, loaded in 20GP Container.
b. Length: ≤12m, loaded in 40GP Container.
Remark: Size of 20GP Container (inside :5898*2352*2393mm)
Size of 40GP Container (inside:12032*2352*2393mm)
Size of 40HQ Container (inside:12032*2352*2698mm)
6) Delivery time: Normal size: 3-7days send from warehouse directly.
Special size:15-30days custom made for you.

 

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SPCC, SPCD and SPCE Cold Rolled Carbon Steel