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Hot Rolled Steel Solutions
Hot Rolled (Pickled & Oil) Steel
At Viking Materials, we supply high-quality Hot Rolled Pickled & Oiled (HRPO) steel that’s engineered for durability, workability, and long-term performance. This material is produced by descaling traditional hot rolled steel through an acid pickling process that removes mill scale and surface oxides. After pickling, a light oil coating is applied to protect the steel from corrosion during storage and handling. The result is a cleaner, more consistent product with superior surface quality that’s ready for stamping, forming, bending, or welding.
HRPO steel is ideal for customers who need the strength and cost-effectiveness of hot rolled steel but with better surface finish and improved forming characteristics. It’s widely used across a range of industries — from agricultural equipment and industrial machinery to fabrication shops and construction firms. Whether you’re manufacturing brackets, frames, guardrails, or heavy-duty components, HRPO gives you the strength and consistency needed for critical applications.
At Viking, we offer HRPO steel in a variety of grades and thicknesses to meet your exact specifications. Our inventory includes a full range of sizes from 5/16″ through 30 gauge, available in coil, sheet, or custom blank formats. We understand the importance of having the right material at the right time — that’s why we maintain a deep inventory and provide value-added services like precision blanking, slitting, and just-in-time delivery from our centrally located facilities in Minneapolis and Chicago.
ASTM A1011 & ASTM A1018 Certified
CERTIFICATIONS & SPECS
- Certified to ASTM A1011 & ASTM A1018
- Thickness Range: 5/16″ through 30 gauge
- Available Formats: Coil, Sheet, Blanks
COMMON GRADES OFFERED
Commercial Steel (CS Type B)
Drawing Steel (DS Type B)
Structural Steel (SS)
High Strength Low-Alloy Steel (HSLAS)
High Strength Low-Alloy Steel with Improved Formability (HSLAS-F)
Why Choose hot rolled from Viking Materials?
Clean, Smooth Finish: Through acid pickling, HRPO steel is free of scale, rust, and surface imperfections, giving manufacturers a high-quality base material that’s ready for painting, coating, or further fabrication.
Enhanced Corrosion Resistance: A protective light oil coating prevents rust and oxidation during storage, transport, and processing, helping extend shelf life and reduce material loss.
Improved Formability & Consistency: Compared to traditional hot rolled steel, HRPO delivers tighter dimensional tolerances and better formability, ensuring components fit together with greater accuracy and less rework.
Reliable Weldability & Coating Performance: With excellent welding characteristics and compatibility with painting or powder coating, HRPO is a dependable choice for parts that require both strength and surface durability.
Cost-Effective & Efficient: HRPO offers many of the advantages of cold rolled steel but at a lower cost, making it an economical solution that delivers high yields and reduces scrap during fabrication.
Versatile Supply Options: Viking Materials stocks HRPO in a wide range of grades, thicknesses, and coil or sheet formats, ensuring you get the right steel for your project and production line.
Applications of Hot Rolled
HRPO steel is trusted in industries that demand strength, reliability, and a clean, ready-to-use surface. From heavy equipment to structural components, its balance of durability, formability, and corrosion resistance makes it an essential material across manufacturing and construction.
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Agriculture & Construction: Used in tractors, plows, support beams, and framework where toughness and weldability are critical.
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Industrial Manufacturing: Ideal for enclosures, housings, brackets, stampings, and parts that require a smooth surface for painting or powder coating.
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Structural Components: Provides strength and consistency for tubing, chassis components, and load-bearing applications.
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Welded Assemblies: Performs exceptionally well in fabricated parts requiring precision welds and long-term durability.
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Transportation Equipment: Reliable material for trailers, truck frames, and support structures that face constant stress and exposure.
Your trusted Hot Rolled Pickled & Oiled Steel Supplier
When it comes to sourcing reliable HRPO steel, Viking Materials delivers more than just steel — we deliver confidence. Backed by decades of industry experience, advanced processing capabilities, and a customer-first approach, we ensure that every order meets the highest standards of quality and consistency.
Whether you need coil, sheet, or custom blank material, our team is committed to helping you reduce lead times, streamline fabrication, and keep your projects moving forward. With Viking, you gain a partner who understands your business and provides solutions designed to match your exact needs.
Contact us today to request a quote, check inventory availability, or learn how our hot rolled pickled and oiled steel products can support your next project — with the strength, reliability, and service you can count on.