ASTM A1008/A1008M GRADE 70 (480) CLASS 2 HSLA Grade 70 — Cold Rolled Steel

ASTM A1008/A1008M GRADE 70 (480) CLASS 2 is a hsla grade 70 grade cold rolled steel conforming to the astm standards. At 480 MPa minimum yield strength, this is advanced-strength steel for B-pillar reinforcements, side impact beams, and roof bow structures.

Class two permits a wider mechanical property range with relaxed yield tolerance bands, offering manufacturing flexibility for applications where close yield control is less critical.

The Class 2 designation indicates wider mechanical property tolerance bands with manufacturing flexibility for general structural use. Within the ASTM family, different class numbers reflect progressively different ductility and elongation requirements to suit varying stamping complexity.

Ameristeel carries ASTM A1008/A1008M GRADE 70 (480) CLASS 2 across a range of gauges and widths in cold rolled form, available as coils, sheets, or custom-cut blanks. With 480 MPa minimum yield strength, this hsla grade 70 specification requires precise handling and testing — our ISO 9001:2015 certified processes include third-party laboratory verification on every incoming coil.

ASTM A1008/A1008M GRADE 70 (480) CLASS 2 is supplied with the following coating options: hot-dip galvanized (zinc) for general corrosion resistance; galvanneal (zinc-iron alloy) for superior paint adhesion and weldability; electrogalvanized for precise coating weight control and smooth surface finish. At 480 MPa yield, the coating selection for ASTM A1008/A1008M GRADE 70 (480) CLASS 2 should account for forming severity and post-stamping corrosion exposure in the final application.

ASTM A1008/A1008M GRADE 70 (480) CLASS 2 at 480 MPa yield compares to ASTM A653/A653M HSLAS 480 (0 MPa lower yield at 480 MPa) and ASTM A653/A653M HSLAS-F 480 (0 MPa lower yield at 480 MPa). Selecting the right grade depends on the balance between strength requirements and forming complexity for your specific stamping application.

ASTM A1008/A1008M GRADE 70 (480) CLASS 2 is widely used across structural construction, heavy equipment manufacturing, pressure vessel fabrication, bridge and infrastructure components, and automotive chassis applications. Ameristeel sources and stocks this grade at our Fraser, MI steel processing center, with the ability to supply production quantities, prototype runs, and custom-processed orders. Whether you need full coils, slit-to-width coils, cut-to-length sheets, or precision blanks, our team can fulfill orders to ASTM A1008/A1008M GRADE 70 (480) CLASS 2 specifications with complete mill test reports and material certification.

Ameristeel offers in-house processing for ASTM A1008/A1008M GRADE 70 (480) CLASS 2 at our Warren and Fraser, Michigan facilities. Available processing capabilities include precision slitting to custom widths on our multi-cut blanking line, cut-to-length sheet processing for exact dimensional requirements, laser cutting of high-strength profiles on our TRUMPF fiber laser with up to 4kW power, press brake forming on our TruBend series with up to 110-ton capacity and 120" bend length. From raw material sourcing through finished part delivery, Ameristeel provides a single-source solution — eliminating the need to coordinate between separate steel suppliers, service centers, and fabrication shops. Learn more about our laser cutting capabilities, production steel sales, or request a quote for processing ASTM A1008/A1008M GRADE 70 (480) CLASS 2 to your exact specifications.