At Premier Products of Racine, Inc., we act as your dedicated partner for high-precision cold rolled steel roll forming and complex component manufacturing. We understand the pain points of dimensional inconsistency and the necessity for immediate corrosion protection.
Our facility specializes in carbon steel roll forming for high-volume programs that require more than just a shape. They require a finished, market-ready solution. By integrating custom cold-rolled steel profiles with post-finishing and secondary assembly, we help you reduce lead times and streamline your supply chain. Our expertise in CRS roll forming allows us to hold cold rolled steel roll forming tolerances far tighter than the industry average, ensuring that every part fits your assembly perfectly.
Precision Specs and Cold Rolled Steel Roll Forming Tolerances
We understand that material thickness variation from coil to coil can often compromise dimensional consistency. To solve this, we utilize advanced tooling and monitoring to maintain cold-rolled steel roll forming tolerances of ±.008″ on cross-sectional dimensions, when necessary.
This is a significant improvement over the standard industry capability of ±.015″, making our cold-rolled steel roll forming services ideal for precision-dependent applications in the appliance and automotive sectors.
Material Grade Guidance for Carbon Steel Roll Forming
Selecting the correct material grade is the foundation of a successful production run. In our experience with carbon steel roll forming, we find that ASTM A1008 CS Type B is the most effective choice for the majority of projects. This low-carbon steel offers:
Excellent formability.
It handles complex bends without cracking, ensuring the structural integrity of your profile.
Superior surface finish.
Provides a smooth, clean surface that is ideal for high-visibility aesthetic parts.
Predictable performance.
The chemistry of CS Type B ensures consistent results across thousands of linear feet.
The Full-Service Advantage for Custom Cold Rolled Steel Profiles
A primary challenge with cold-rolled steel is its lack of natural corrosion resistance; it begins to oxidize as soon as it leaves the mill. To solve this, we offer a variety of solutions tailored to your specific corrosion prevention needs, including specialty coolants, oils, and VCI products. In addition to these solutions, our full-service model includes post-finishing and secondary operations. We don't just produce custom cold-rolled steel profiles; we deliver them fully protected and ready for installation.
Our capabilities include:
Finishing.
We provide powder coating and plating to verify your parts survive harsh environments.
Secondary assembly.
Our assembly team handles hardware insertion, kitting, and multi-component builds.
Stamping.
We integrate in-line custom metal stamping to add holes, slots, or notches during the forming process, reducing per-part costs.
CRS Roll Forming vs. Hot Rolled Steel
Deciding between CRS and hot-rolled steel (HRS) depends on your requirements for precision, material properties, and cost. We typically work with HRS that has been pickled and oiled (P&O). This process removes surface scale and prepares the material for forming, stamping, and painting.
Choose CRS when you require:
- Tighter dimensional tolerances
- Superior material strength and hardness
- Thinner gauges
Choose HRS (Pickled & Oiled) when you need:
- A cost-effective alternative to CRS
- Better formability for complex bending
- Heavier gauges or structural components
Both materials provide excellent surfaces for painting and finishing applications.
Industry Applications
We deliver precision-formed components to sectors that demand zero defects and high aesthetic standards:
Appliance.
Drawer slides, trim, and structural frames.
HVAC.
Blower housings, duct supports, and paneling.
Construction.
Window frames, door tracks, and mounting brackets.
Furniture.
Office desk frames, drawer rails, and shelving supports.
Industrial.
Material handling tracks and enclosure components.
Why Choose Premier Products of Racine?
We focus on the precision and technical accuracy required to solve your most difficult manufacturing challenges. By acting as a single-source partner, we eliminate the logistical headaches of managing separate forming, finishing, and assembly vendors. Our family-owned approach ensures that your project receives dedicated attention, whether you are running a prototype or a high-volume production cycle.
Contact Premier Products of Racine to Discuss Your Specific Program Requirements
We focus on the technical accuracy required to solve your most difficult manufacturing challenges. As a single-source partner, we eliminate the logistical headaches of managing separate forming, finishing, and assembly vendors. Our family-owned approach ensures your project receives dedicated attention from prototype to high-volume production.
Request a quote for your cold rolled steel roll forming project or contact us to discuss your specific program requirements with our engineering team.
