Galvanized steel coils are carbon steel substrates coated with zinc through a hot-dip process, producing a material that resists atmospheric corrosion through both barrier protection and cathodic action. The zinc layer, applied at 80 to 275 g/m², protects not just the coated surface but also exposed edges and scratches, making it effective in the humid and salt-air conditions common across the Philippines.
These coils combine the strength of mild steel with long-term weather resistance, making them a primary material choice for roofing, cladding, and structural applications in commercial and residential construction. As a trusted steel supplier in the Philippines, Metal Exponents stocks JIS G3302 SGCC and SGHC galvanized coils, serving contractors and fabricators who need precise coating weights and dimensional tolerances from order to delivery.
A commercial-quality hot-dip galvanized steel coil produced from cold-rolled base steel, SGCC is the standard specification for general forming and fabrication where a uniform zinc coating and consistent ductility are the primary requirements. Its soft temper supports roll-forming and bending operations without coating delamination, making it well suited to the high-volume production of light construction components.
| Category | Property | Value/Description |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical | Carbon | ≤0.15% |
| Manganese | ≤0.80% | |
| Phosphorus | ≤0.05% | |
| Sulfur | ≤0.05% | |
| Mechanical | Tensile Strength | 270-410 MPa |
| Elongation | ≥28% (t≥0.6mm) | |
| Yield Strength | ~140-280 MPa | |
| Zinc Coating Mass | Z08-Z27 (60-200 g/m²) | |
| Physical | Base Metal Thickness | 0.25-3.2 mm |
SGCC is the standard material for light construction and forming applications, including:
A hot-dip galvanized steel coil produced from hot-rolled base steel, SGHC is specified for heavy-duty structural applications where greater thickness, higher yield strength, and load-bearing capacity are part of the design requirement. Its hot-rolled base delivers the toughness and section rigidity that large-span and load-bearing assemblies require, with coating weights suited to sustained exposure in demanding site conditions.
| Category | Property | Value/Description |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical | Carbon | ≤0.15% |
| Manganese | ≤0.80% | |
| Phosphorus | ≤0.05% | |
| Sulfur | ≤0.05% | |
| Mechanical | Tensile Strength | 270-410 MPa |
| Yield Strength | ≥205 MPa | |
| Elongation | ≥26% | |
| Physical | Zinc Coating Mass | Z12-Z27 (90-200 g/m²) |
| Base Metal Thickness | 1.60-6.00 mm |
SGHC is specified for heavy construction applications where section strength and weather resistance are both required, including: