DP STEELS

APPLICATION

Dual-Phase (DP) steels are steel which have a multi-phase microstructure consisting of a dispersion of hard martensite islands. Characteristics of these steel grades is low yield strength/tensile strength ratio (Rp/Rm). In particular, the level of strain hardening is high at the beginning of forming, as a result of which stretch forming properties are good.

Litec 600DP – Litec 800DP – Litec 1000DP

Frame and cross beams
Side Impact beams
Bumper reinforcements
Silos

CP STEELS

APPLICATION

Complex-Phase (CP) steels are steels having a ferrite/bainite matrix containing martensite. Precipitation hardening can be used, if necessary, to complement these strengthening phases. Thanks to the structure of theses steels, the yield strength/tensile strength ratio (Rp/Rm) is significantly higher than that of DP steels. CP steels are the best choice for applications demanding high strength and small bending radius.

Litec 600CP – Litec 800CP – Litec 1000CP

Frame and cross beams
Side Impact beams
Bumper reinforcements
Silos

TRIP STEELS

APPLICATION

TRIP (Transformation Induced Plasticity) steels have excellent formability. This makes them suitable for components having a complex shape and requiring high strength and good energy absorption capability. The excellent combination of high strength and formability of TRIP steels is the result of the phase transformation of the retained-austenite to martensite during the forming process.

Litec 700TRIP – Litec 800TRIP

Parts in vehicles
Safe components in cars

GALVANIZADO

The zinc coating (Z) of Litec steels is lead-free, as a result of which the zinc crystallizes into a minimized, even spangle that meets high requirements set for appearance. Thanks to the good formability of lead-free coatings, the corrosion protection, for examples, in areas which have been bent is good.

Z100 – Z140 – Z200 – Z225 – Z275 – Z350

GALFAN

Galfan (ZA) is a zinc-aluminum alloy coating with an aluminum content of approximately 5%. This coating has better anticorrosive and forming properties than normal zinc coatings. The surface is uniform and smooth.

ZA095 – ZA130 – ZA185 – ZA200 – ZA255 – ZA300

GALVANNEALED

Galvannealed (ZF) is a zinc-iron alloy coating. It is produced by means of heat treatment and gives the zinc and iron content of about 10%. ZF coated steels are excellent for resistance welding applications and are designed for use in high-quality paint-coated products. The surface produced is grayish and matte.

ZF100 – ZF120 – ZF140