Mild steel sheet, often referred to as raw steel or black mild steel, is one of the most versatile and widely used materials in fabrication and construction. At Metal Sheets Ltd, we primarily stock hot rolled (HR4) mild steel sheet, supplied directly from the steel mill in its original downstream form. Cost-effective, durable and easy to work with, hot rolled steel is a go-to material for fabrication shops, structural applications and industrial design features. Its characteristic dark mill scale finish gives raw steel its distinctive appearance, making it equally popular for functional engineering projects and contemporary interior design.
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Metal Sheets Ltd supplies mild steel sheet to both trade and public customers, with a primary focus on HR4 hot rolled steel sheet, commonly referred to as raw steel or black mild steel.
Hot Rolled: The Basics
Hot rolled (HR) and cold rolled (CR) steel are the two primary forms of mild steel. Hot rolled steel is the initial downstream product produced directly from the steel mill, before any further processing such as cold rolling.
Hot rolled sheets typically retain a mill scale finish, which can appear black or blue in colour. This distinctive surface gives the material its alternative names — raw steel or black mild steel. Due to its stren
Metal Sheets Ltd supplies mild steel sheet to both trade and public customers, with a primary focus on HR4 hot rolled steel sheet, commonly referred to as raw steel or black mild steel.
Hot Rolled: The Basics
Hot rolled (HR) and cold rolled (CR) steel are the two primary forms of mild steel. Hot rolled steel is the initial downstream product produced directly from the steel mill, before any further processing such as cold rolling.
Hot rolled sheets typically retain a mill scale finish, which can appear black or blue in colour. This distinctive surface gives the material its alternative names — raw steel or black mild steel. Due to its strength, workability and cost-effectiveness, hot rolled steel is widely used in fabrication shops and industrial applications, although surface appearance can vary, as shown in the product images above.
Free raw steel / mild steel sheet samples are available to architects, designers and educational institutions. To request samples, please email sales@metalsheets.co.uk
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If your project requires improved corrosion resistance compared to HR mild steel, explore our stainless steel sheet range. Alternatively, galvanised steel sheet offers a more economical way to protect mild steel from corrosion while avoiding the need for painting.
Hot Rolled Mild Steel
Please refer to the table for available stock sizes. Custom cutting and fabrication services are available on request.
Hot Rolled Steel (HR)
Hot rolled steel is widely used across construction, fabrication and design-led projects due to its durability and cost-effectiveness. Common applications include:
1. Construction: Used in structural components for buildings, bridges and infrastructure, including beams, columns and load-bearing elements.
2. Pipes and Tubes: Employed in the manufacture of pipes and tubes for oil and gas, water supply and construction industries.
3. Doors and Shelving: Frequently used for industrial doors, shelving units, storage racks and workshop fixtures.
4. Industrial Décor: The raw, industrial appearance of hot rolled steel is popular with interior designers for items such as table tops, wall cladding, feature panels and architectural details.
For further inspiration, visit our Flickr gallery, or explore Corten steel, a weathering steel variation of mild steel
Please refer to the table for available stock sizes. Custom cutting and fabrication services are available on request.
Hot Rolled Steel (HR)
Hot rolled steel is widely used across construction, fabrication and design-led projects due to its durability and cost-effectiveness. Common applications include:
1. Construction: Used in structural components for buildings, bridges and infrastructure, including beams, columns and load-bearing elements.
2. Pipes and Tubes: Employed in the manufacture of pipes and tubes for oil and gas, water supply and construction industries.
3. Doors and Shelving: Frequently used for industrial doors, shelving units, storage racks and workshop fixtures.
4. Industrial Décor: The raw, industrial appearance of hot rolled steel is popular with interior designers for items such as table tops, wall cladding, feature panels and architectural details.
For further inspiration, visit our Flickr gallery, or explore Corten steel, a weathering steel variation of mild steel that is also popular with designers.
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