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 BRITISH STANDARD BS 1449-1.11:
1991

Steel plate, sheet and

strip —
Part 1: Carbon and carbon-manganese
plate, sheet and strip —

Section 1.11 Specification for cold rolled

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narrow strip based on specified

minimum strength
 BS 1449-1.11:1991

Committees responsible for this

British Standard

The preparation of this British Standard was entrusted by the Iron and Steel
Standards Policy Committee (ISM/-) to Technical Committee ISM/10, upon
which the following bodies were represented:

British Railways Board

British Steel Industry
Cold Rolled Sections Association
Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders Limited

The following bodies were also represented in the drafting of the standard,
through subcommittees and panels:

British Welded Steel Tube Association

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Institution of Mechanical Engineers

National Association of Steel Stockholders

This British Standard, having

been prepared under the direction
of the Iron and Steel Standards
Policy Committee, was published
under the authority of the
Standards Board and comes
into effect on
31 October 1991 Amendments issued since publication
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Amd. No. Date Comments

The following BSI references

relate to the work on this
standard:
Committee references ISM/10
Draft announced in BSI News,
August 1991

ISBN 0 580 19880 4

 BS 1449-1.11:1991

Contents

Page
Committees responsible Inside front cover
Foreword 2
1 Scope 3
2 Definitions 3
3 Information to be supplied by the purchaser 3
4 Carbon-manganese steels 3
5 Micro-alloyed steels 3
6 Condition of material on delivery 4
Appendix A Manipulation 6
Table 1 — Chemical composition of carbon-manganese steels 3
Table 2 — Mechanical properties of carbon-manganese steels 4
Table 3 — Chemical composition of micro-alloyed steels 4
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Table 4 — Mechanical properties of micro-alloyed steels 5

Table 5 — Minimum internal forming radii 5
Publication(s) referred to Inside back cover

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 BS 1449-1.11:1991

Foreword

This Section of BS 1449 has been prepared under the direction of the Iron and
Steel Standards Policy Committee. It is a new edition of the element of
BS 1449-1:1983 covering cold rolled narrow strip based on specified minimum
strength. This Section of BS 1449, together with BS 1449-1.1 to BS 1449-1.10 and
BS 1449-1.12 to BS 1449-1.15 and BS EN 10130, supersedes BS 1449-1:1983
which is withdrawn.
The requirements specified are identical to those applicable to cold rolled narrow
strip in section three of BS 1449-1:1983. This Section of BS 1449 will be
withdrawn when EU 149 “Flat products in high yield strength steels for cold
forming. Wide flats, sheet/plate, wide and narrow strip” becomes a European
Standard and is published as a British Standard.
For further explanation of this change in presentation see the foreword to
BS 1449-1.1:1991.
A British Standard does not purport to include all the necessary provisions of a
contract. Users of British Standards are responsible for their correct application.
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Compliance with a British Standard does not of itself confer immunity

from legal obligations.

Summary of pages
This document comprises a front cover, an inside front cover, pages 1 to 6,
an inside back cover and a back cover.
This standard has been updated (see copyright date) and may have had
amendments incorporated. This will be indicated in the amendment table on
the inside front cover.

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1 Scope k) any limitations on masses and dimensions of

individual coils or bundles, if applicable;
This Section of BS 1449 specifies carbon steel cold
rolled narrow strip, intended for use where the l) details of any special requirements;
essential requirement is a specified minimum m) whether special requirements are necessary
strength. for packaging or marking (see clause 21 of
NOTE 1 The combination of conditions and surface finishes for BS 1449-1.1:1991).
this type of material are given in note 2 to 6.1.
NOTE 2 Information on the manipulation of steels complying 4 Carbon-manganese steels
with this Section of BS 1449 is given in appendix A.
NOTE 3 The titles of the publications referred to in this 4.1 Chemical composition
standard are listed on the inside back cover.
The chemical composition of the materials shall be
2 Definitions as given in Table 1.
4.2 Mechanical properties
For the purposes of this Section of BS 1449, the
definitions given in BS 1449-1.1 apply. The mechanical properties of the carbon-manganese
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steels in the as-rolled condition shall be as given

3 Information to be supplied by the in Table 2. (See also clauses 9 and 10 of
purchaser BS 1449-1.1:1991).
The following information shall be given on the 5 Micro-alloyed steels
enquiry and order.
NOTE Purchasers should pay particular attention to the
5.1 Chemical composition
various options available in this standard and included in the list The chemical composition of micro-alloyed steels
below.
shall be as given in Table 3.
Where no specific choice is made by the purchaser, NOTE The specified mechanical properties (see 5.2) are a
the supplier shall select what is appropriate, except function of thickness and processing as well as chemical
that for items a), b), c) and d) reference back to the composition.
purchaser shall be made: 5.2 Mechanical properties
a) the number of this British Standard, The mechanical properties of the micro-alloyed
i.e. BS 1449-1.11; steels in the as-rolled condition shall be as given
b) the form of product required, i.e. narrow strip; in Table 4. (See also clauses 9 and 10 of
c) the nominal dimensions and quantity of the BS 1449-1.1:1991.)
product required; Table 1 — Chemical composition of
d) the type of steel (see footnote a to Table 1), the carbon-manganese steelsa
condition, the grade and surface finish of the Rolled C max. Mn max. S max. P max.
material (see 6.1); condition
and grade
e) the edge condition required (see clause 18 of
% % % %
BS 1449-1.1:1991);
f) the application for which the material is CS34/20 0.15 1.20 0.050 0.050
intended, including the submission of a drawing; CS37/23 0.20 1.20 0.050 0.050
g) whether proof of freedom from NOTE For improved atmospheric corrosion resistance, these
strain-age-embrittlement is required and if so, grades may be supplied with a specified minimum copper
content, by agreement between the manufacturer and
the method of test to be used (see 6.3); purchaser.
h) whether test certificates are required for cast a These grades are supplied as either rimmed (R), balanced (B),
analysis and/or mechanical properties; or killed (K). Should a particular deoxidation condition be
required, it has to be specified on the enquiry and order
i) whether the purchaser wishes to carry out (see item d) of clause 3) by using the appropriate prefix
inspection at the manufacturer’s works (see 6.1).
(see clause 19 of BS 1449-1.1:1991);
j) whether oiling or other protective coating is not
required (see clause 7 of BS 1449-1.1:1991);

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Table 2 — Mechanical properties of carbon-manganese steels

Rolled condition and Yield strength Re, Tensile strength Rm, Elongation A min. Bend
grade min. min. madrel
Original gauge length LO ab
diameter
c
50 mm 80 mm 200 mm
N/mm2 N/mm2 % % %
CS34/20 200 340 29 (27) 21 2a
CS37/23 230 370 28 (26) 20 2a
NOTE a is the thickness of the bend test piece.
a
For steel 3 mm thick and over, the bend test requirement is for a mandrel diameter of 3a. For special
applications, these grades may be ordered with a bend test requirement of a mandrel diameter of 2a.
b
The bend test requirements quoted in this table are for specially prepared test pieces; conditions during fabrication may be more
severe and may not be simulated by conditions during laboratory testing (see appendix A and Table 5).
c
The 80 mm gauge length is currently not used in the UK but, as a step towards conforming with European practice, tentative
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6 Condition of material on delivery Table 3 — Chemical composition of

micro-alloyed steelsa
6.1 Designation
Rolled C max. Mn max. S max. P max.
The condition and finish of the material shall be in condition
accordance with the symbols included with the and grade
material grade and given on the enquiry and order % % % %
(see item d) of clause 3).
CS40/30 0.15 1.20 0.040 0.040
The symbols denoting material condition, if
required, shall be given before the grade number of CS43/35 0.15 1.20 0.040 0.040
the steel, in the following order: CS46/40 0.15 1.20 0.040 0.040
a) the symbol R, B or K signifying the type of CS50/45 0.20 1.50 0.040 0.040
steel;
CS60/55 0.20 1.50 0.040 0.040
b) the symbol CS signifying the method of rolling.
CS40F30 0.12 1.20 0.030 0.030
NOTE 1 Attention is drawn to the fact that it is not obligatory
for the purchaser of a fabricated component to specify the CS43F35 0.12 1.20 0.030 0.030
manufacturing method for the flat rolled product.
In this Section of BS 1449, the grade number shall CS46F40 0.12 1.20 0.030 0.030
indicate, respectively, minimum tensile CS50F45 0.12 1.20 0.030 0.030
strength/minimum yield strength in newtons per CS60F55 0.12 1.20 0.030 0.030
square millimetre (N/mm2) (see the example below).
NOTE 1 The steels including F in their designation offer
A letter F in place of the oblique line, e.g. 40 F 30, superior formability for the same strength levels compared with
shall denote steels which offer superior formability the corresponding steel in the upper part of the table.
for the same strength levels as the corresponding NOTE 2 For improved atmospheric corrosion resistance,
steels in the upper part of Table 4. these grades may be supplied with a specified minimum copper
content by agreement between manufacturer and purchaser.
Symbols denoting surface finish shall appear after a
These grades are fine-grained, fully killed steels containing
the grade number of the steel. additions of micro-alloying elements such as Nb and Ti. The
manufacturer, at his option, may also add certain elements,
Example. CS37/23BR signifies a cold rolled narrow e.g. Ca, Ce and Zr, in order to modify the shape of the sulphide
strip having a specified minimum tensile strength inclusions to achieve the high degree of formability offered by
and yield strength of 370 N/mm2 and 230 N/mm2 these steels particularly the F series (see note 1).
respectively, supplied with a bright finish.
NOTE 2 Conditions and surface finish. The following
material condition is available:
CS Cold rolled on narrow mills. These steels are normally
supplied with a bright finish (BR).

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Table 4 — Mechanical properties of micro-alloyed steels

Rolled condition Yield strength Re, Tensile strength Rm, Elongation, A, min. Bend
a b
and grade min. min. mandrel
Original gauge length LO
diameter
c b
50 mm 80 mm 200 mm 180° bend
N/mm2 N/mm2 % % %
CS40/30 300 400 26 (24) 18 2a
CS43/45 350 430 23 (21) 16 2a
CS46/40 400 460 20 (18) 12 3a
CS50/45 450 500 20 (18) 12 3a
CS60/55 550 600 17 (15) 10 3.5a
CS40F30 300 400 28 (26) 20 0a
CS43F35 350 430 25 (23) 18 0.5a
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CS46F40 400 460 22 (20) 14 1a

CS50F45 450 500 22 (20) 14 1.5a
CS60F55 550 600 19 (17) 11 1.5a
NOTE a is the thickness of the bend test piece.
a A specific range for the yield strength of any particular grade and thickness may be agreed between manufacturer and purchaser
at the time of ordering.
b
The bend test requirements quoted in this table are for specially prepared test pieces; conditions during fabrication may be more
severe and may not be simulated by conditions during laboratory testing (see appendix A and Table 5).
c The 80 mm gauge length is currently not used in the UK but, as a step towards conforming with European practice, tentative
values have been included.

6.2 Weldability Table 5 — Minimum internal forming radii

All the grades specified in Table 1 and Table 3 shall Grade Minimum internal forming
be weldable provided that the welding techniques radii for material of
thickness ≤ 4 mm
employed make allowance for composition and
thickness. (See BS 1140, BS 2630, BS 5135 and 34/20 1a
BS 6265.) 37/23 1a
6.3 Strain-age-embrittlement 40/30 1.5a
Where proof of freedom from 43/35 1.5a
strain-age-embrittlement is required (see item g) of
46/40 2a
clause 3), the method of test shall be agreed between
the manufacturer and the purchaser, as the test 50/45 2.5a
given in B.3 of BS 1449-1.1:1991 may not be 60/55 2.5a
appropriate to all steels in this Section of BS 1449.
40F30 0.5a
43F35 0.5a
46F40 1a
50F45 1a
60F55 1.5a
NOTE a is the thickness of the material.

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Appendix A Manipulation
In general, steels complying with this Section of
BS 1449 can be formed to 90° without heating,
provided the following precautions are taken:
a) The radius of bending should be as generous as
possible and care should be taken to ensure that
the steel accurately follows the shape of the tool.
Knife edges should be avoided.
b) Bending of heavily cold-worked or flame-cut
edges should be avoided. In particular, heavy
shearing burr should not be present. Burr
produced by shearing or blanking should be on
the inside of the bend.
c) Where possible the axis of the bend should be
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transverse to the rolling direction of the steel.

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Publication(s) referred to

BS 1140, Specification for resistance spot welding of uncoated and coated low carbon steel.
BS 1449, Steel plate, sheet and strip.
BS 1449-1.1 General specification.
BS 2630, Specification for resistance projection welding of uncoated low carbon steel sheet and strip using
embossed projections.
BS 5135, Specification for arc welding of carbon and carbon manganese steels.
BS 6265, Specification for resistance seam welding of uncoated and coated low carbon steel.
EU 149, Flat products in yield strength steels for cold forming. Wide flats, sheet/plate, wide and narrow
strip1).
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1) Referred to in the foreword only.

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