Quality	Standard	Material No.	Possible Surface Coating:
HC220Y, HC220Y+ZE	DIN EN 10268	1.0925	+ZE according to DIN EN 10152

Testing direction	Yield Point Re (MPa)	Tensil Strength Rm (MPa)	Elongation A80 (in %)	Vertical anisotropy r-value	Solidification exponent n-value
Q	220 – 270	340 – 420	≥ 33	≥ 1,6	≥ 0,18

HC220Y is a cold-rolled micro-alloyed steel in accordance with the DIN EN 10268 standard that impresses with its outstanding properties and wide range of applications. It is characterized by unparalleled strength, good formability and weldability and therefore offers a reliable and economical solution for demanding applications in a wide range of industries.

Thanks to a specified tensile strength of 340-420 MPa and a minimum elongation at break of at least 33%, HC220Y significantly exceeds the strength values of comparable structural steels. This makes it the ideal choice for challenging applications, for example in vehicle construction.
Easy processing thanks to good formability: Despite its strength, HC220Y can be bent, drawn and punched without any problems. This enables simple and economical processing and the production of components with complex geometries. Designers can thus implement their ideas flexibly and efficiently.
Secure connections thanks to good weldability: HC220Y is characterized by its good weldability. This makes it easy to join components securely and permanently, which further expands the range of applications for the material and ensures high reliability and durability of the structures.

HC220Y is a robust and versatile cold-rolled micro-alloyed steel that offers a unique combination of high strength, good formability and weldability. It is the optimal choice for applications that require maximum safety and load-bearing capacity and offers a reliable and economical solution for demanding projects.

Advantages of HC220Y

What characterizes a high-strength If steel (Y) compared to a micro-alloyed steel?
Compared to micro-alloyed steels, high-strength If steels (Y) are characterized by significantly higher strength combined with good formability and weldability. This is achieved by adding alloying elements such as vanadium, titanium and niobium. The higher strength of HC220Y compared to HC180B and HC180Y is due to these alloying elements. Furthermore, IF steels are characterized by their uniform properties in all directions compared to micro-alloyed steels. This is achieved by a special alloy composition and manufacturing process. The properties of HC220Y make it an ideal material for applications in which the components are exposed to high loads in all directions.

Summary
HC220Y is a robust and versatile cold-rolled micro-alloyed steel with the advantages of a higher-strength If steel (Y), which impresses with its unique combination of high strength, good formability and weldability. It is the optimal choice for applications that require maximum safety and load-bearing capacity and offers a reliable and economical solution for demanding projects.

HC220Y cold-rolled micro-alloyed steel is an outstanding choice in the metalworking industry, enabling a wide range of applications. A notable feature of this steel is its ability to be electrolytically galvanized, which significantly increases its versatility and functionality. The possibility of electrolytic galvanizing not only helps to improve the mechanical properties of HC220Y steel, but also increases its corrosion resistance. This opens up new possibilities for applications where both strength and protection against corrosion are crucial.

Characteristic overlay factor	Nominal zinc coating per side Thickness µm	Nominal zinc coating per side Mass g/m²	Minimum value per side Thickness µm	Minimum value per page Mass g/m²
ZE25/25	2,5	18	1,7	12
ZE50/50	5,5	36	4,1	29
ZE75/75	7,5	54	6,6	47
ZE100/100	10,0	72	9,1	65

Code letters	Type of surface treatment
P	phosphated
PC	Phosphated and chemically treated
C	chemically passivated
PCO	Phosphated, chemically treated and oiled
CO	Chemically passivated and oiled
PO	Phosphated and oiled
O	oiled
S	sealed
U	galvanized, without surface treatment