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Original patent COR-TEN A @ USS STEEL steel available

SPECIALIST IN
CORTEN STEEL

CORTEN THE ECOLOGIC STEEL

FABRICATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF CORTEN TUBE AND SHEET
- Corten steel manufacturing
- Fabrication de l’acier corten

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CORTEN STEEL

Corten sheet and corten tube

METALCORTEN® - REFERENCE AND QUALITY IN CORTEN STEEL

In stock American grades CORTEN A AND CORTEN B ( COR-TEN® ), In stock European grades in all thicknesses in customized versions S355J2WP / S355JOWP/S355J2W+N / S355J2WCorten B / S355J2W+M / S355J2W+AR / C.L. HC315WP / L.F.HC355WP/ DECAPADA S355J2W / in versions with or without calamine consult which of them is the most suitable for each procedure and each site of action.

METALCORTEN® is the only corten steel brand that guarantees in stock 10 different qualities certifying excellence in sustainability and durability of ecological corten steel.
Our quality is recognized and recommended by the best architectural firms in Europe and around the world to guarantee any work with the highest standards of steel.
If you want to guarantee 100% of your works in Corten steel, ask your original certified METALCORTEN® supplier for a 100% guarantee.

HISTORY

History of corten steel

In the history of corten steel we have data from 1822 which states that adding copper to normal steel the resistance to corrosión was better, but it was really since the 20th century when this steel started to be investigated. In 1933, Kendal and Henderson from USS Stell started comercializing this steel under the name of Cor-ten, adding 0,03% of Copper to the chemical composition.

In later years the number of tests increased until incorporating Si (silicon), P (phosphorus) and Cr (chromium) to the formula and two versions of the corten steel were developed: One with nickel called Corten A and without nickel called corten B. In EEUU test were made about the oxidation in different atmospheres. The ASTM comittee exposed different steels with copper content adn they saw that the self-skating steel could be used wihtout paint and galvanization for bridge works where a durable steel with at least 100 years of durability was needed.

CHARACTERISTICS

The main characteristics of the corten steel are:
The corrosion speed is much Slower than the normal steel
Self-protector steel, protects the base steel and do not lose the mechanics characteristics
Weathering similar to copper which ennobles the surface
Atmospheric aging steels
Soft steel with les than 0,2% of C and 5-8% of additional alloying
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CORTEN SHEET IN COIL

In order to give a good service of sheet cut to size, we have available a continious program and a large amount of coils on stock.

The qualities are the same  as the formats in 1, and 2mm in HC315WP INDATEN and in S355J2WP in black sheet.

Quality: BLACK HC315WP
MEASURES (mm)
Quality: BLACK S355J2WP
MEASURES (mm)
1000X1,5 ( INDATEN HC315WP ) 1000X2,0 ( BLACK S355J2WP)
1500X1,5 ( INDATEN HC315WP) 1500X2,0 ( BLACK S355J2WP)
1000X2,0 ( INDATEN HC315WP) 1000X2,5 ( BLACK S355J2WP)
1250X2,0 ( INDATEN HC315WP) 1500X2,5 ( BLACK S355J2WP)
1500X2,0 ( INDATEN HC315WP) 1000X3,0 ( BLACK S355J2WP)
1500X3,0 ( BLACK S355J2WP)
1500X4,0 ( BLACK S355J2WP)
1500X5,0 ( BLACK S355J2WP)
1500X6,0 ( BLACK S355J2WP)
1500X8,0 ( BLACK S355J2WP)
1500X10,0 ( BLACK S355J2WP)
1500X15,0 ( BLACK S355J2WP)
1500X20,0 ( BLACK S355J2WP)
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CORTEN SHEET IN FORMAT

Qualities in stock: S355JOWP / S355J2WP / S355J2W+N in format and coil from 2 mm to 10mm / S355J2W+N in INDUSTRIAL SHEET from 15 to 50 mm / S355J2W ( Corten B ) / HC315WP Cold Lam. / CORTEN ORIGINAL@ COR-TEN /

The corten sheet of METALCORTEN is fabricated in the best and most modern European factories with recicled strap in electro-intensive production under specifications and chemical composition determined by our I+D team, specialized in tube fabrication and especially with the objetive of  highlighting the characteristic orange color of our corten sheet. This colour and texture is unique and different from any other brand. We offer qualities COR-TEN A @USS STEEL with original patent, quality S355J2WP (maximized in copper) and HC 315 INDATEN in thickness from 1.5 to 50mm. Eveything on stock. We can schedule and fabricate any other customized need.

We can reach any possible thickness from 1.5 to 20-50-100mm thank to our stock of thousands of tones of commercial formats and coils  and also thank to our cut lane and customized plasma cutting, which let us cover any requirement our customer needs.

Length(mm) Width(mm) Thickness(mm) Qualities
2000 1000 1.5/2 COLD LAM. (without calamine) INDATEN_HC315WP-A-M-O
3000 1500 1.5/2/3 COLD LAM. (without calamine) INDATEN_HC315WP-A-M-O
2500 1250 2/3 BLACK S355J2WP
3000 1500 3 PICKLED (without calamine) S355J2W
2000 1000 2/3/4/5/6/8/10 BLACK S355J2WP / CORTEN ORIGINAL@ COR-TEN /
3000 1500 2/3/4/5/6/8/10/15/20 BLACK S355J2WP / ORIGINAL@ COR-TEN / S355J2W+N / S355J2W / S355J0W
6000 1500 8/10/15/20 BLACK S355J2WP / S355J2W+N
6000 2000 15/20/25/30/40/50 BLACK S355J2W+N
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CORTEN TEAR PLATE

¡NEW 2024!

NEW 2024, For works with anti-slip sheets for exteriors, manufactured in
coil width 1335 thickness 3/5 giving a step forward in integral and
ecological solutions in corten steel. Perfect for steps, stairs, facades with
accentuated finish, anti-slip and multifunctional walkways.

QUALITY S355J2WP —-STOCK IN REEL 1335X 3,5/5,5
STOCK IN FORMAT: 2000X1335 AND 3000X1335 ON 3,5/5,5

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PERFORATED SHEET

¡NEW 2024!

Quality: S355J2WP / HC315wP cold rolled
2000×1000 x1.5-2.0 in stock

Square hole
T20 C20
T30 C30
T40 C40

Round hole in various sizes (check stock)

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CORTEN TUBE

Since 2016 we start the fabrication of structural corten tube in order to asnwer the demand of any type of edification with the same composition of our corten sheet, so we can make sure that it does not pollute the sheet we work with in the same edifications. Quality S355J2WP.

Currently we have a monthly fabrication program of every measure on stock from 2mm to 3mm (all our tubes have a thickness of tolerance -0 + 0.2. We always guarantee  the nominal thickness or more) so we can fabricate measures and thicknesses out of our catalog.

We have available a wide range of corten tube (length 6000mm) on permanent stock. For any other measure, please do not hesitate to contact us.
QUALITY: S-355-J2HWP

Square tube Rectangular TubeTubo rectangular Round tube
20X20X2* 40X20X2* Ø 20X2*
30X30X2* 50X30X2* Ø 30X2*
40X40X2* 60X30X3* Ø 40X2*
40X40X3* 60X40X2* Ø 50X2*
50X50X2* 60X40X3* Ø 60,3X3*
50X50X3* 80X40X2* Ø 88,9X3*
60X60X2* 80X40X3* Ø 100X3*
60X60X3* 100X50X2* Ø 168X3*
80X80X2* 120X60X3*
80x80x3* 140X80X3 C
100X100X3* 200x100x4 manufacturing in 2025
120X120X3*
150X150X3*
200X200X4 manufacturing in 2025
CORTEN STEEL PLATE
¡NEW MEASURES 2024!

Corten steel plate hot rolled in quality S355J2W + M.
On stock in length 6100mm
Corten  steel plate cut from sheet (S355J2WP) in plasma is the asnwer to the variety of plates that are not in limited production and there is not laminade due to the minimum quantity of fabrication.
The cut of sheet in formats 3000×1500 and 6000×1500 let us have a large amount of different measures on stock and also being able  to cut special measures our customer may ask for.

LAMINATED PLATES Quality: S355J2W + M
MEASURES on STOCK:
CORTEN PLATES VUT FROM SHEET S355J2WP
MEASURES ON STOCK a 2.980 mm y a 5.980 mm:
40X8 a 6.000 mm S355J2W + M 40X10 S355J2WP 150X8 S355J2WP
50X10 a 6.000 mm S355J2W + M 50X8 S355J2WP 200X8 S355J2WP
100×8 a 6.000 mm S355J2W + M 60X8 S355J2WP 250X8 S355J2WP
100X10 a 6.000 mm S355J2W + M 60X10 S355J2WP 250X10 S355J2WP
150×8 a 6.000 mm S355J2W + M  80X8 S355J2WP 300X10 S355J2WP
150X10 a 6.000 mm S355J2W + M 80X10 S355J2WP 500×8 S355J2WP
200×8 a 6.000 mm S355J2W + M 100X8 S355J2WP 500×10 S355J2WP
200X10 a 6.000 mm S355J2W + M 120X10 S355J2WP

ASK US FOR ANY OTHER MASURE
Custom manufacturing of any SHEET AND PLATE cut to size

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CORTEN ROUND BAR (S355J2W+AR)

In response to the demand for the construction of diverse railings, decorations, escultures and estructures we have new corten round bar of 12mm and 16mm on stock.

Quality: S355J2W+AR
MEASURES (mm)
Smooth round from 10 at length 6000 mm. on stock
Smooth round from 12 at length 6000 mm. on stock
Smooth round from 16 at length 6000 mm. on stock
Smooth round from 20 at length 6000 mm. on stock

ANGLE PROFILES (S355J2W+M)

Angles of comercial measures on stock for conventional structures, civil and industrial works.

CORTEN angles (S355J2W+M)

MEASURES ON STOCK
30X30X3 a 6,1 mtrs.
40x40x4 a 6,1 mtrs.
50x50x5 a 6,1 mtrs.
100x100x10 a 6,1 mtrs.

CATALOGS CORTEN STEEL

Catalogs in PDF of corten steel in Spanish, French and English

METALCORTEN ROUGHING ACCESSORY

Special roughing discs for Corten Steel

ELECTRODES FOR CORTEN STEEL

Our R&D department has developed special discs which composition is a polyamide mixture for the removal of calamine from the steel. Our discs completely clean the calamine of black carbon steel, preserving 100% of the base steel. This way, the mechanical characteristics of Corten steel prevail intact and with the perfect finish for uniform oxidation.

For good handling by professionals, we manufacture it in 125mm diameter. In this way the weight of the radial machine does not affect working time.

To purchase, contact our commercial department.

ACCESORIES AND RUST ACTIVATORS

Rust activator products and specifications

ELECTRODES FOR CORTEN STEEL

The special electrodes for corten is an electrode with a humidity-resistant coating, LMA alloyed with Ni and Cu, which contributes to a steel with a really good resistance to the corrosion by seawater and combustion  gases. It is appropiate for the welding of weather-resistant steels (COR-TEN) and for shipbuilding. This electrode can be used for all types of joints and welding positions.

METALCORTEN RUST ACTIVATOR

CHARACTERISTICS
METALCORTEN RUST ACTIVATOR is an oxidizing solution of water-soluble mineral salts to accelerate the rust process on iron and steel-made surfaces such as the corten steel.

SURFACE PREPARATION
The surface must be without calamine. Hot-rolled iron, black iron and cast iron must be blasted to remove the calamine present on the surface. If the surface has grease, it must be degreased.

APLICATION
Let the product act and repeat the aplication. Although the rust starts instantly, we recommend to let the product act during at least 3 days.

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METALCORTEN PROTECTOR

It is a trasnparent sealer that proctects the steel and surfaces from the paints and effect range. Effect sealant forms a film on high acidity surfaces, prevents subsequent oxidation and prevents the color from yellowing. Chemically protects and minimizes subsequent oxidation, creating a self-reticular barrier to resist weathering. It does not require dilution with water when applied directly to metals. When applied over iron, copper or bronze paints, dilutes only the 1st layer in equal parts with mineral water. It does not require the subsequent application of any finished varnish. Note: The Effect Sealant product is sensitive to moisture during the drying process. When working outdoors, do not apply the product if there is a risk of rain during the 3 days following application.

TRANSPORT SERVICES

We guarantee national service to the whole peninsula, Canary Islands, Balearic Islands, France, Italy, Portugal and Nordic countries with our own lorries and with transport agencies with weekly pre-established routes so that our customers are assured of a fast and efficient supply.

ADDITIONAL SERVICES

Hd Plasma Cut

Corte de chapa acero corten a medida según planos.
Disponemos de ingeniería de dibujo para dar forma a cualquier idea en chapa en acero corten o cualquier acero disponible.

Types of HD plasma oxyfuel work:

Advertising posters, signs, monoliths, custom sculptures, letters, etc…

Manufacturing of high-quality, flexible products adapted to your needs:

Plates ▸ Metal constructions

Anchors ▸ Automotive and machine tools

Bevels ▸ Aeronautical industry

Stiffeners ▸ Wind industry

Off-plan parts ▸ Electromechanical industry

Customized and personalized Corten Steel signs

Parts according to plan, we have a technical department with engineering specialized in responding to any shape, plan or drawing that our clients demand.

 

High perfomance TECOI machine
MB 6025= until 40mm
Speed: 60mm
Precision 0,1mm
Cutting head: IM7/SAC/SPC
Plasma: HIFOCUS 280i NEO
Software: Lantek

Automatic engraving and marking of pieces
Cut of diverse materials with special gases:

▸ OXYGEN (O)
▸ NITROGEN (N)
▸ ARGON (Ar)
▸ HYDROGEN (H)
▸ FORMINGAS (Gas mixture)

Cut with perfect HD polished finish without burr.
Commitment to deadlines 24/48 hours.
Permanent stock of sheet metal from 1.5 to 40mm immediately available for our customers.

TRAINING ROOM

Training room for salespeople, architects, and clients.

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Works made with our own material

In corten steel
Mobiliary
Museums, civil constructions and escultures
Garden and doors
Villages and chalets

FAQ

FREQUENT QUESTIONS

¿What is the corten steel?

‘COR-TEN A’ type steel has a high content of copper, chromium and nickel. This chemical composition makes it possible to create a oxide layer . Therefore, the corrosion of steel is stopped thanks to the self-protective action of the rust. Since its surface oxidation can be largely stopped with stop baths.

What standard measurements does the industry offer?

Corten steel is supplied in sheets with a width of 1000, 1250 and 1500 mm. The lengths can be 2000, 3000 and 6000 mm. Standard thicknesses are the following: 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50 , 60, 70, 80 and 90 mm. It is possible to obtain special measurements upon request, such as square or rectangular tube, round tube, etc.

What is the utility?

The resistance of Corten steel to the corrosion gives to this material special characteristics. It can be left outdoors without requiring any maintenance, which is why it has been used in the creation of architectural and sculptural objects, using Corten steel sheets, as well as for furniture design, decoration, gardening…, for example Corten steel planters. , wall covers, gutters, gutters, etc.

Is it necessary to protect Corten steel?

In the surface oxidation of Corten steel, an oxide film impermeable to water and water vapor is formed, which prevents oxidation from continuing, so it is not necessary to apply any other type of protection to the steel such as galvanic protection or painting.

ORDER PROCESS

We graphically show you the steps we follow for product requests.

We receive the order

By email, form or phone call.

We contact the customer

For order confirmation and product clarification.

Material arrival confirmation

We confirm with the customer that the material has arrived in good condition.

Truck loading

We load the material for its destination.

Address:
Bekea Polygon, 4-5-6-8-10 and 12
48960 – Galdakao (Bizkaia)
PHONE: +34 94 457 18 55 (8 lines)
Email: info@metalcorten.net
Mobile: +33 639 20 89 62

New continuous timetable:
From May 1st
From 8.00 to 17.00 (We do not close at midday)

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