Galvannealed
Reliance Sheet & Strip Company offers Galvannealed steel products produced to ASTM-A653
(Commercial Steel-Type B) specifications. Galvannealed steel begins its life as galvanized, with coils passing through a molten zinc bath. The key difference is the subsequent annealing step: as the coils exit the bath, they are heated in a furnace to fully alloy the zinc and iron, creating a dull gray surface with no spangle.
What Is Galvannealed Unique?
Galvannealed steel’s zinc-iron alloy coating results in a matte finish that’s highly suitable for painted applications after proper preparation. The coating is harder than standard galvanized, offering improved paint adhesion and long-term resistance to corrosion. While it lacks the ductility of regular galvanized steel and may experience powdering under severe forming, it resists flaking and delivers an exceptionally reliable surface for welding, painting, and joining.
A-60 Coating Designation
Reliance Sheet & Strip’s Galvannealed products are typically designated A-60, meaning the zinc-iron alloy coating totals at least 0.6 ounces per square foot. This “A” alloy coating offers a solid balance of durability and paintability for manufacturing, automotive, and architectural uses.
Key Features and Benefits
Meets ASTM-A653 standards for alloy-coated (galvannealed) commercial steel.
Uniform dull gray, satin-like finish without spangles, ideal for painting.
Enhanced corrosion resistance suited for demanding outdoor and industrial environments.
Excellent weldability and surface preparation flexibility.
Hard, durable alloy coating that resists flaking during normal processing, but may powder if severely formed.
RSS Standard Stock Inventory
Thicknesses: 20 Gauge through 12 Gauge
Widths: 48”, 60″
Grades: A653 CS

Domestically produced material including 100% melted & manufactured available.
Applications
Metal doors and building components
Automotive body panels
Elevator panels
Lockers, package distribution
Computer cabinetry
Custom Processing and Local Delivery
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