Quality	Standard	Material No.	Possible Surface Coating:
HC260LA, HC260LA+ZE	DIN EN 10268	1.0480	+ZE according to DIN EN 10152

Testing direction	Yield Point Re (MPa)	Tensil Strength Rm (MPa)	Elongation A80 (in %)
Q	260 – 330	350 – 430	≥ 26
L	240 – 310	340 – 420	≥ 27

HC260LA is a cold-rolled micro-alloyed steel in accordance with the DIN EN 10268 standard, which impresses with its outstanding properties and wide range of applications. It is characterized by its particularly high strength, good formability, weldability and low weight, making it a reliable and economical solution for demanding applications in a wide range of industries.

Features of HC260LA

Low-alloy/micro-alloy steels (LA)
HC260LA is a low-alloy/micro-alloy steel. This means that it is alloyed with small amounts of the elements niobium (Nb), titanium (Ti) and/or vanadium (V) in order to achieve the required yield strength values. These alloying elements contribute to improving the strength of the steel and at the same time enable good formability and weldability.

Summary
HC260LA is a robust and versatile cold-rolled micro-alloyed steel with a unique combination of high strength, good formability, weldability and low weight. It is the optimal choice for applications that require maximum safety, load-bearing capacity and weight savings and offers a reliable and economical solution for demanding projects.

The cold-rolled micro-alloyed HC260LA steel presents itself as a versatile material in the metalworking industry with a number of outstanding properties. A notable characteristic of this steel is its ability to be electrolytically galvanized, which significantly expands its range of applications. Electrolytic galvanizing allows the HC260LA steel to be evenly coated with a layer of zinc, which not only improves its corrosion resistance but also extends its service life. This property opens up new possibilities for the use of HC260LA in various industrial applications where both strength and corrosion protection 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