| Grade Category | Specific Models | Detailed Characteristics | Ideal Applications |
| Electrolytic Plate | SECC | Cold rolled steel with an electrolytic zinc coating. Grayish, uniform matte appearance. Excellent fingerprint resistance and paint adhesion. Superior to SPCC in corrosion resistance. | Computer cases, DVD player housings, server chassis, switchgear cabinets, electrical panels. |
| Galvanized Sheet | SGCC | Hot-dip galvanized steel. Thicker zinc layer than SECC, often with a "spangle" (crystal pattern) finish. Superior corrosion resistance but surface is rougher. | Outdoor HVAC units, roofing sheets, communication tower brackets, washing machine bodies. |
| Cold Rolled Sheet | SPCC | Standard commercial cold rolled steel. Smooth surface, tight tolerances. No coating (must be painted/plated). Very easy to form. | Painted enclosures, internal brackets, automotive body parts, general sheet metal. |
| Structural Carbon Steel | Q235 (Steel A3) | Low-intermediate carbon steel. Excellent weldability and plasticity. Good comprehensive performance for structural loads. | Construction connectors, chassis frames, agricultural machinery parts, base plates. |
| Medium Carbon Steel | Steel #45 | Higher carbon content (~0.45%). Much stronger and harder than Q235/SPCC but less ductile and harder to weld. Can be heat treated. | High-strength washers, wear strips, heavy-duty structural clips, machine parts requiring hardness. |