ASTM A588 Structural Steel Channel Hot Rolled Corten Weathering Steel C‑Channel

Short Description:

ASTM A588 Structural Steel Channel is a high-strength, low-alloy weathering steel C-channel designed for excellent atmospheric corrosion resistance and long-term outdoor performance. Manufactured by hot rolling, it offers high strength, durability, and reduced maintenance for bridges, building structures, industrial facilities, and other weather-exposed applications. Custom sizes, lengths, and surface treatments are available for international projects.


  • Standard: ASTM
  • Grade: A588
  • Shape: U Channel
  • Technology: Hot rolled
  • Place of Origin: China
  • Size: C3×4.1/C4×5.4/C5×6.7 /C6×8.2/C8×11.5
  • Delivery period: 10- 25 working days
  • Payment Terms: T/T,Western Union
  • Quality Certification: ISO 9001, SGS/BV Third-Party Inspection Report
  • Product Detail

    Product Tags

    Product Overview

    ASTM A588 Channel Steel is a hot rolled, high strength, low alloy structural steel channel made from plate. Corten Steel Channel the strength and tolerance of the c channel with superior resistance to atmospheric rust.

    A stable rust patina layer forms in a weathering environment with A588 that corrodes at a slower rate in a moderating atmosphere. So it is suitable for outdoor use such as agriculture building and sport field in A588 C-Channel.

    Royal Steel Group Supplies the Best grade ASTM A588 Steel Channels for construction, bridges, industrial plants, Infrastructure and any other work which are exposed to weather, if you are interested in any of our products, please feel free to contact usub customize cutting processing inspection packaging for export are available.

    UPN-CHANNEL-ROYAL-STEEL-GROUP-2-1
    UPN-CHANNEL-ROYAL-STEEL-GROUP-3-1
    UPN-CHANNEL-ROYAL-STEEL-GROUP-4-1
    Button Lightbox

    Product Detail

    Channel steel
    Item Details
    Product ASTM A588 Structural Steel Channel
    Type C-Channel / Structural Channel
    Material ASTM A588 Weathering Steel
    Manufacturing Hot Rolled
    Shape C / Channel Section
    Surface Hot Rolled / Weathered / Customized
    Standard ASTM A588
    Length 6 m, 9 m, 12 m or Customized
    Processing Cutting, Drilling, Welding, Machining
    Inspection MTC, Third-Party Inspection Available
    Application Construction, Bridges, Infrastructure, Industrial Structures

    ASTM C Channel Size

    Designation (Imperial) Designation (Metric) Unit Weight (kg/m) H (mm) B (mm) t₁ (mm) t₂ (mm) d (mm)
    C3×4.1 C75×6.1 6.1 76 35 4.3 6.9 38
    C3×5 C75×7.4 7.4 76 37 6.6 6.9 38
    C3×6 C75×8.9 8.9 76 40 9 6.9 38
    C4×5.4 C100×8 8 102 40 4.7 7.5 66
    C4×7.25 C100×10.8 10.8 102 43 8.2 7.5 60
    C5×6.7 C130×10.4 10.4 127 44 4.8 8.1 83
    C5×9 C130×13 13 127 47 8.3 8.1 86
    C6×8.2 C150×12.2 12.2 152 48 5.1 8.7 107
    C6×10.5 C150×15.6 15.6 152 51 8 8.7 107
    C6×13 C150×19.3 19.3 152 54 11.1 8.7 105
    C7×9.8 C180×14.6 14.6 178 53 5.3 9.3 130
    C7×12.25 C180×18.2 18.2 178 55 8 9.3 130
    C7×14.75 C180×22 22 178 58 10.6 9.3 125
    C8×11.5 C200×17.1 17.1 203 57 5.6 9.9 156
    C8×13.75 C200×20.5 20.5 203 59 7.7 9.9 156
    C8×18.75 C200×27.9 27.9 203 64 12.4 9.9 156
    C9×13.4 C230×19.9 19.9 229 61 5.9 10.5 177
    C9×15 C230×22 22 229 63 7.2 10.5 177
    C9×20 C230×30 30 229 67 11.4 10.5 173
    C10×15.3 C250×22.8 22.8 254 65 6.1 11.1 203
    C10×20 C250×30 30 254 69 9.6 11.1 203
    C10×25 C250×37 37 254 73 13.4 11.1 203
    C10×30 C250×45 45 254 76 17.1 11.1 203
    C12×20.7 C310×30.8 30.8 305 74 7.2 12.7 248
    C12×25 C310×37 37 305 77 9.8 12.7 248
    C12×30 C310×45 45 305 80 13 12.7 248
    C15×33.9 C380×50.4 50.4 381 86 10.2 16.5 308
    C15×40 C380×60 60 381 89 13.2 16.5 308
    C15×50 C380×74 74 381 94 18.2 16.5 308

    ASTM Channel Specification Table

    Click the button on the right to get the complete ASTM C Channel specification sheet.

    KEY FEATURES

    1.Great Weathering Properties

    ASTM A588 forms a protective rust-like patina when exposed to alternating wet and dry atmospheric conditions, providing improved resistance to atmospheric corrosion compared with conventional carbon structural steel.

    2.High Structural Strength

    The strength, toughness, and durability required for severe structural applications is furnished by the low-alloy nature of the material.

    3.Hot-rolled production

    Hot rolling enables uniform mechanical characteristics and dimensional form throughout its length, which is why the channel is good for fabrication work and construction.

    4.Less Maintenance

    In appropriate outdoor applications, the protective patina may eliminate the need for the traditional painting and the surface maintenance.

    5.Adaptable Supply

    Channels segments that are tailored to the project drawings and the purchasing specifications - including made to measure length, cut, drill and value added processing.

    Surface Finish

    ms-u-channel (1) (1)
    71DD9DCF_26c71f12-e5fe-4d8f-b61e-6e2dbed3e6ce (1)
    5E97F181_958c2eaf-e88f-4891-b8da-e46e008b4e31 (1)

    Conventional Surfaces

    Galvanized Surface

    Spray Paint Surface

    ASTM A588 vs. Conventional Carbon Steel Channel

    Feature ASTM A588 Channel Conventional Carbon Steel Channel
    Corrosion Resistance High atmospheric weather resistance Standard
    Weathering Patina Yes No
    Structural Strength High Depends on grade
    Outdoor Application Excellent Requires suitable protection
    Maintenance Potentially reduced Usually requires coating maintenance
    Manufacturing Hot Rolled Hot Rolled
    Typical Use Bridges, infrastructure, outdoor structures General construction

    The actual corrosion resistance depends on the environment. The use of ASTM A588 steel is mainly for atmospheric exposure and it is not considered for use in continuously wet, marine, submerged, or severe corrosive conditions without being protected.

    Processing Services

    Royal Steel Group provides value-added processing for ASTM A588 structural channels, helping customers receive steel products ready for fabrication and installation.

    Available services include:

    1.Cutting to specified lengths

    2.Drilling and hole-making

    3.Welding and fabrication

    4.Surface treatment

    5.Dimensional inspection

    6.Material testing

    7.Marking and identification

    8.Custom fabrication according to drawings

    Quality Control & Inspection

    Quality control is carried out throughout the production and delivery process.

    Inspection options may include:

    1.Chemical composition testing

    2.Tensile and yield strength testing

    3.Elongation testing

    4.Dimensional inspection

    5.Surface inspection

    6.Heat-number traceability

    7.Mill Test Certificate (MTC)

    8.Third-party inspection such as SGS when required

    Each batch can be supplied with relevant material documentation according to the buyer's requirements.

    Application

    Bridge Construction: ASTM A588 weathering steel channels are ideal in bridge parts.

    Industrial Structures: Ideal for use in factories, workshops, platforms, equipment supports and other industrial steel work.

    Infrastructure: Employed in outdoor infrastructure applications where long life and low maintenance are key.

    Architectural Structure: The naturally rusted appearance of Corten steel can be used as a beautiful architectural finish for structural and embellished elements.

    channel application3
    channel application1
    channel application4
    channel application2

    Our Advantages

    1.International Steel Supply Royal Steel Group provides structural steel products for construction and infrastructure projects in international markets.

    2.Multiple Standards We can supply structural steel according to ASTM, EN, JIS, GB and other applicable standards.

    3.Customized Processing Cutting, drilling, welding, fabrication, and other processing services can be arranged according to customer drawings.

    4.Quality Documentation MTC, inspection reports, packing lists, commercial invoices, certificates of origin, and other export documents can be provided according to project requirements.

    5.Export Experience Our experienced export team supports customers with product selection, technical specifications, packaging, shipping, and documentation from quotation to delivery.

    China Royal Steel Advantages

    Packaging & Shipping

    ASTM A588 steel channels are securely bundled for international transportation to minimize movement and damage during handling and shipping.

    Typical export packaging includes:

    - Steel strapping

    - Protective wrapping where required

    - Clearly marked bundles

    - Heat number and product identification

    - Waterproof protection for sea transportation when required

    Shipping options can include container, bulk vessel, and other suitable transportation methods, depending on order quantity, product dimensions, destination, and customer requirements.

    Channel-steel

    FAQ

    Q1. What ASTM C Channel steel sizes do you supply?

    A: We supply common American Standard C Channel sizes including C3×4.1, C4×5.4, C5×6.7, C6×8.2, and C8×11.5, with customized sizes available according to project requirements.

    Q2. What materials are available for C Channel steel?

    A: Our C Channels are mainly supplied in ASTM A36 and ASTM A572 Grade 50 carbon steel, offering reliable strength and excellent weldability for structural applications.

    Q3. Can you provide customized C Channel production?

    A: Yes. We support customized production including special lengths, drilling, cutting, surface treatment, and galvanizing to meet different engineering requirements.

    Q4. What quality certificates can you provide?

    A: We provide complete quality documents including Mill Test Certificate (MTC), chemical composition reports, mechanical test reports, and third-party inspection reports from SGS/BV when required.

    Q5. What is your standard delivery time?

    A: Delivery time depends on order quantity and production requirements. Standard orders are usually shipped within 15–30 working days after order confirmation.


  • Previous:
  • Next:

  • Write your message here and send it to us