Why Coil Pickling Should Be Part of Your Strategy
19/11/2025
When it comes to hot rolled steel, surface condition matters, not just for quality, but for efficiency and downstream performance.
At Servosteel, we operate the only independent coil pickling line in the UK outside of the mills, giving manufacturers, stockholders, and fabricators a smarter option than simply buying pre-oiled coil.
Why Coil Pickling Should Be Part of Your Supply Chain Strategy
When it comes to hot rolled steel, surface condition matters, not just for quality, but for efficiency and downstream performance.
At Servosteel, we operate the only independent coil pickling line in the UK outside of the mills, giving manufacturers, stockholders, and fabricators a smarter option than simply buying pre-oiled coil.
Here’s why Coil pickling pays off
Cleaner Surface, Better Results, Pickling removes scale and contaminants, leaving a clean, reactive surface ready for coating, forming, or laser cutting.
Flexible Stock Control, Process your coil when you need it, no need to commit to expensive pre-oiled stock and leaving your options open.
Consistent Quality, Avoid the variable surface conditions often found in mill-oiled coil. Pickled steel ensures uniform performance and appearance.
Improved Efficiency, A clean surface reduces tool wear, enhances weld quality, and delivers a smoother finish in downstream operations.
Environmentally Considerate, Our coil pickling line uses an advanced hydrochloric acid recovery system, reducing waste and minimising environmental impact, add to that any acid waste is recycled and re-used!
So instead of buying pre-oiled coil, why not store your hot rolled material with us and pickle it on demand?
You’ll cut waste, improve quality, and keep total control of your supply chain.
Servosteel, your trusted Steel Service Centre & Partner