Basic classification and common uses of steel
Time : 2026-04-16
Basic classification and common uses of steel
Structural steel: Includes H-beams, I-beams, channel steel, angle steel, T-beams, and sheet piles. Primarily used in building structures, factory frames, bridges, foundation pit support, and shelving uprights.


Plate steel: Includes hot-rolled coils, cold-rolled coils, medium and heavy plates, galvanized sheets, and color-coated sheets. Primarily used in machinery manufacturing, pressure vessels, shipbuilding, roofing and wall cladding, appliance housings, and automotive parts.


Pipe steel: Includes seamless steel pipes, straight seam welded pipes, spiral welded pipes, and galvanized pipes. Primarily used in fluid transportation, petrochemicals, natural gas pipelines, and steel structure support.


Bar and wire rod: Includes round steel, rebar, and wire rod. Primarily used in concrete reinforcement, machining, standard parts manufacturing, and metal products.