Steel plate

Steel Plate or structural steel is simply steel sheet material that can be customarily cut and welded to develop a more elaborate product. Steel plate is made by compressing multiple steel layers together into one; forming a plate of steel.

Steel Plate is commonly used to strengthen foundations and uphold mass units of weight like bridges. Alternatively, it provides a base for the construction of larger materials and non-workable parts.

Applications for Steel Plate are based acutely on the specifics of the project. This simply means that certain grades are more appropriate to particular tasks than others.

The Benefits of Steel Plate

Steel Plate is both corrosion and abrasion-resistant. It is manufactured to a much broader range of thicknesses than ordinary steel sheets. Plate steel is primarily used in applications where a super-structural framework and indestructible durability are required.

Not only is it produced for structural purposes, but it can also be implemented for general repairs too. In addition to great reinforcement purposes, Steel Plate is able to withstand immense stress from the harshest natural environments, mainly, the ocean.

Medium and heavy plate

Medium and heavy plate is defined as any steel plate material that is 2-inches thick or greater. Heavy plate is comprised of a variety of grades produced in the United States and abroad. These grades are used in various applications, including mining, energy and automotive. However, heavy plate is primarily used in construction and structural applications.

The main products of medium and heavy plate are carbon structural steel, high quality carbon structural steel, low alloy high strength steel plate, ship building plate, pipelines steel plate, steel plates with through-thickness characteristics, steel plate for automobile frames, bridge steel plate, boiler steel plate, etc.

Availability & Standards of steel plates

Shorter lead times allow for receipt of steel plate products faster.

Type/MaterialMain gradeThickness
Carbon steel plate

The carbon steel plate has usually been considered as steel that does not contain any alloy steel elements. Generally, elements are C, Mn, P, S, Si, besides these, there are no minimum limits for elements of Al, Cr, Ni, Mo, V, etc.

Carbon steel plates are available in different grades depending on carbon content and strength.

Q235A/B/C/D

Q275A/B/C/D

A283Gr.C/Gr.D

ASTMA36

A573Gr.58/Gr.65/Gr.70

SS400

SM400A/B/C

S235JR/J0/J2

S275JR/J0/J2

S275N/NL

S275M/ML, 250, 250L0, 250L15

5-130mm
Low alloy steel plate

Low alloy steel plate contains fewer alloy elements below 3.5% of total elements. Intending to add some alloy elements on the carbon steel basic for improving the steel performance. Low alloy steel plates are mainly used to manufacture plants and factories.

Q345A/B/C/D/E

Q390A/B/C/D/E

Q420A/B/C/D/E

Q460C/D/E

Q500C/D/E

Q550C/D/E

Q620C/D/E

Q690C/D/E

Q890D/E

Q960D/E

XGCFQ500D/E

A572Gr.50/Gr.60

SS490

SM490A/B/C

S355JR/J0/J2/K2

S355J2G3

S355N/NL

S420N/NL

S460N/NL

S355M/ML

S420M/ML

S460M/ML

S500Q/QL/QL1

S550Q/QL/QL1

S620Q/QL/QL1

S690Q/QL/QL1

S355G8+N,350

350L0

350L15

Grade 345:5-130mm
Grade 390-690:6-80mm
Grade 890-960:6-50mm
General strength ship plate
High-strength ship board
Ultra-high-strength ship board
A/B/D/E, A32/D32/E32/F32, A36/D36/E36/F36, A40/D40/E40/F40, A131A/B/D/E/AH32/DH32/EH32/AH36/DH36/EH36/AH40/DH40/EH40 NVA420/D420/E420, NVA460/D460/E460, NVA500/D500/E500, NVA550/D550/E550General strength and high strength: 5-80mm
Ultra-high strength: 5-115mm (certification stage)
Marine pot capacity boardNV360/410/460/490/510 , LR360/360FG, LR410/410FG, LR460FG/490FG/510FG5-60mm
Bridge platesQ235qC/D/E , Q345qC/D/E, Q370qC/D/E, Q420qC/D/E , Q460qC/D/E , Q500qD/E , Q550qD/E , Q620qD/E , Q690qD/E , A709-50T-1/50T-2/50T-3/50F-1/50F-2/50F-3,  A 709-50W-A/B/C-F1/F2/F3 -T1/T2/T3Grade 235-420:5-100mm
Grade 460-690:6-80mm
Boiler vessel plateQ245R, Q345R, Q370R, 15CrMoR, 12Cr1MoVR, 13MnNiMoR, 12Cr2Mo1R, 14Cr1MoR, 18MnMoNbR, 16MnDR, 09MnNiDR, 15MnNiDR, 07MnCrMoVR, 07MnNiMoVDR, 12MnNiVR, XG610E, 12MnNiVR-SR, Q245R(HIC), Q345R(HIC), Q245R(R-HIC), Q345R(R-HIC) , XGCF62, 16MnDR (HIC) , 16MnDR (R-HIC) P235GH, P265GH, P295GH, P355GH, 16Mo3,  P275NH/NL1/NL2, P355N/NH/NL1/NL2, P460NH/NL1/NL2, P355M/ML1/ML2, P420M/ML1/ML2, P460M/ML1/ML2, P355Q/QH/QL1/QL2, P460Q/QH/QL1/QL2, P500Q/QH/QL1/QL2, P690Q/QH/QL1/QL2, 10CrMo9-10, 11MnNi5-3, 13CrMo4-5, 13CrMoSi5-5, 13MnNi6-3, 18MnMo4-5, 20MnMoNi4-5, (S)A204Gr.A/Gr.B/Gr.C,  (S)A285Gr.A/Gr.B/Gr.C,  (S)A299Gr.A/Gr.B, A302Gr.A/Gr.B/Gr.C/Gr.D, 387Gr.2/Gr.11/Gr.12/Gr.22, ASTMA455,  (S)A515Gr.60/65/70,  (S)A516Gr.55/60/65/70 , (S)A516Gr.60(HIC), (S)A516Gr.60(R-HIC), (S)A517Gr.B/Gr.H, (S)A533Gr.A/Gr.B/Gr.C, (S)A537Cl.1/Cl.2/Cl.3, ASTMA612, (S)A662Gr.A/Gr.B/Gr.C, (S)A737Gr.B/Gr.C, A738Gr.A/Gr.B/Gr.C, (S)A841Gr.A/Gr.B/Gr.C/Gr.D, SB410/450/480, SB450M/480M, SEV245/295/345, SBV1A/1B, SBV2/3, SGV410/450/480, SPV235/315/355/410, SPV450/490, SQV1A/1B/2A/2B/3A/3BGrade 235-420:5-100mm
Grade 460-690:6-80mm
High rise building plateQ235GJB/C/D/E , Q345GJB/C/D/E, Q390GJC/D/E, Q420GJC/D/E, SN400A/B/C, SN490B/C5-100mm
Pipeline Steel Plate

Pipeline steel plates are used to fabricate large diameter welded pipes which transportation oil and natural gas, also known as pipe steel plates. Now more and more world’s people focus on protecting our environment, new clean energy natural gas is widely used through pipelines. These pipeline steel plates own ability to resist high pressure, atmospheric corrosion and lower temperature surroundings.

API 5L---A25/A/BR/BM/X42R/X42M/X46M/X52M/X56M/X60M/X65M/X70M/X80M

GB/T 21237--- L245/L290/L320/L360/L390/L415/L450/L485/L555

GB/T 14164--- S245/S290/S320/S360/S390/S415/S450/S485/S555

5-40mm
Weather-resistant steel plate

Weather Resistant Steel Plates are used in applications that last longer and are exposed to the atmosphere for the long term. Applications that have to have plates in the open often use these Corrosion Resistant Steel Plates in combination with pipes, fittings, and flanges. The material can vary in composition but all the weathering steel types have low carbon, less than 0.3% by weight. This low carbon allows for the ductility and toughness of the Weather Resistant Steels Sheet. The name comes from the ability of the material to withstand weathering or atmospheric conditions over time. The specialty of the Corten Weather Resistant Steels is that it forms an oxide layer on the surface. This oxide layer cannot oxidize any further, so it acts as a barrier between the steels inside the layer and the oxidizing agents to the outside of the plates.

Q295 GNHA/B/C/D/E
Q355 GNHA/B/C/D/E
Q235 NHA/B/C/D/E
Q295 NHA/B/C/D/E
Q355 NHA/B/C/D/E
Q415 NHA/B/C/D/E
Q460 NHA/B/C/D/E
Q500 NHA/B/C/D/E
Q550 NHA/B/C/D/E
Q400 NQR1
Q450 NQR1
Q500 NQR1
Q550 NQR1
S235 J0 W/J2W
S355 J 0WP
S355 J2WP
S355 J 0W/J2W/K2W
ASTM A242
A588 Gr.A/ Gr.B/ Gr.C/ Gr.K
SMA 400AW/BW/CW
SMA 490AW/BW/CW
SMA 570W

Grade 295-355:5-100mm
Grade 415-550:6-60mm
Wear-resistant steel plate

Wear-resistant steel plate, also called abrasion-resistant or AR plate, is made from steel billets and comes in many grades. Alloys like carbon, manganese, nickel, chrome, and boron are added in different proportions. The grades, therefore, have different mechanical and chemical properties that will produce different results in an end product.

Wear-resistant steel is tougher and harder than conventional steel plate and can last up to 4 times longer than conventional high-strength steel.

NM360 , NM400, NM450, NM500

6-60mm
Mould plate, excellent steel plateMould steel plate: P20, SM45, SM48, SM50, SM53, SM55, 2311
Excellent steel plate: 45, 50
6-120mm

Our wide selection of cold rolled coil, strip and sheet products are available for a variety of uses. These products come in heat and corrosion resistant forms. Their lightweight yet strong, durable and fully recyclable materials ensure versatility in application.

Cold rolled sheet and steel strip

A wide selection for a variety of uses; our cold rolled coil, strip and sheet products are available in both heat-and corrosion resistant forms. In addition, their standard and special surface finishes provide a unique level of customization.

Why the Cold roll coil, Strip and Sheet

  • Great width selection in coils, strips and sheets
  • Excellent dimensional accuracy
  • Available in austenitic, ferritic, duplex and martensitic grades, with a wide variety of special surfaces

Availability & Standards of steel plates

These products come in the following stainless-steel types: austenitic, ferritic, duplex and martensitic. Lightweight yet strong, the cold rolled coil, strip and sheet products are fully recyclable and are versatile in application.

Type/MaterialMain gradeThickness
Cold rolled steel sheet

Cold rolled steel sheets offer a variety of outstanding properties, including easy formability and a smooth, clean surface, and are used in automobiles, appliances, furniture, and many other everyday items.

Domestic: Q195, Q215A/B, Q235A/B/C/D, Q275A/B/C/D

Overseas: SPCC (for general use), SPCD (for stamping), SPCE (for deep drawing), SPCF (for non-aging deep drawing), SPCG (for non-aging super deep drawing)

Thickness: 0.25-2.00
Main equipment: 1550mm tandem cold rolling mill
Cold rolled high quality thin steel plate08, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 08Al
Non-oriented electrical steel sheetNon-oriented electrical steel (NO) is widely used as a motor core material since, economically, it meets requirements for high-efficiency, high-power motors
35W400, 35W440, 50W470, 50W530, 50W600, 50W700, 50W800, 50W1000, 50W1300, 65W600, 65W700, 65W800, 65W1000, 65W1300, 65W1600
Alloy structural steel sheet40B, 45B, 50B, 15Cr, 20Cr, 30Cr, 35Cr, 40Cr, 50Cr, 12CrMo, 15CrMo, 20CrMo, 30CrMo, 35CrMo, 12Cr1MoV, 12CrMoV, 20CrNi, 40CrNi, 20CrMnTi, 30CrMnSi, 12Mn2A, 16Mn2A, 45Mn2A, 50BA, 15CrMo 38CrA, 20CrMnSiA, 25CrMnSiA, 30CrMnSiA, 35rMnSiA
Thin steel sheet for automobileCR140BH, CR180BH, CR220BH, CR260BH, CR300BH, CR260/450DP, CR300/500DP, CR340/590DP, CR420/780DP, CR180IF, CR220IF, CR260IF
Hot-rolled steel strip

Hot-rolled steel strip is characterized by high product quality and is a true all-rounder. It is as versatile as its many applications.

Q195-Q345, 08, 08F, 08Al, 10-60, 65Mn, 60Si2MnA, 50CrVA, 50CrNiMoVA, T7-T10A, Cr06, Q355NHL

Thickness: 1.2-5.0 mm
Major equipment:
Hot-rolled strip finishing mill
Cold-rolled steel stripCold-rolled strip is scale-free hot rolled steel that has been further processed through cold rolling, annealing, slitting, and edging to achieve extremely precise dimensional tolerances and customized properties including microstructure, chemistry, surface finish, and tempers.
50A, 50CrNiMoVA, 65Mn, 60Si2MnA, 50CrVA, T7-T10A, 40Mn, 15-65, 20CrMo, 30CrMo, 08, 08F, 08Al, Q195-Q235, Q345B, SPHC, SPCC, 20MnSi, 16Mn, 19Mn
Thickness: 0.15 ~ 3.0 mm
Main equipment: cold rolled strip steel six-high reversible rolling mill

Specific uses and applications of steel plate

Steel Plate is both corrosion and abrasion-resistant. It is manufactured to a much broader range of thicknesses than ordinary steel sheets. Plate steel is primarily used in applications where a super-structural framework and indestructible durability are required.

Not only is it produced for structural purposes, but it can also be implemented for general repairs too. In addition to great reinforcement purposes, Steel Plate is able to withstand immense stress from the harshest natural environments, mainly, the ocean.

It serves as a considerable advantage to the world of heavy machinery. Its durability allows for machining and wearable elements to last much longer.

Although it’s mostly used for reinforcement and bracing purposes, Plate Steel has proved to have a substantial degree of versatility.

What are the uses of steel plates?

Steel plates can be manufactured by large steel factories or smaller, more specialized plants. Steel plates are one of the many types of steel that can be produced, other types include steel bars, sheets, slabs, rolls, and more. Steel plates are often used for structural and construction applications, pressure vessels, marine and offshore equipment, and military applications. The grade, elements and parameters of a steel plate are also important in how it is used.

Construction

The construction industry requires many types of steel in all sizes. Steel plates can be found in buildings, bridges and on construction vehicles.

Pressure Vessel Plate

Pressure vessel plate is a type of steel plate used for storage containers. These storage containers can be boilers, gas tanks, or any unit that stores compressed gas or fluid. They can be manufactured to hold contents at outdoor temperatures or hold contents are more extreme temperatures. Depending on the purpose, these steel plates can be course-grain or fine-grain.

Marine

Steel plates are also used extensively in the shipbuilding industry. The plates are used for ships and barges or oil rigs and other offshore equipment. They may be manufactured structural parts or they may be implemented as repair pieces. Sometimes extremely durable steel plates are needed, especially in the construction of large offshore facilities.

Military

Military steel plates are used in tanks, jeeps, trucks and ground vehicles, as well as helicopters, jets and other aircraft. The Navy uses this steel for shipbuilding and naval repair.

Stainless steel plate

The properties of stainless steel are corrosion resistance, high ductility, attractive appearance and low maintenance. Stainless steel contains chromium, which provides the properties of corrosion resistance at high temperatures. Stainless steel can withstand corrosive or chemical environments due to its smooth surface. Stainless steel products are safe for long-term use with excellent resistance of corrosion fatigue.

Stainless steel plate specification and size (for reference)

Stainless steel sheet/plate is available in 300, 400 and 200 series. Each type has its own charac­te­ristics. The most popular grades are, 304 which can be easily roll-formed or shaped and due to its excellent corrosion resistance and weldability, it is one of the most popular grades available. 316 is an alloy that contains molybdenum which increases the corrosion resistance and is particularly effective in acidic environments as it provides a greater resistance to pitting corrosion. 321 is a variation of 304 with the addition of titanium, it is resistant to inter­gra­nular corrosion and has excellent weldability. Type 430 is a ferritic stainless steel alloy which offers good corrosion resistance and is predomi­nately used in the domestic and catering industries.

 

ASTMJISAISIENMill's Standard
S30400 SUS304 3041.4301 202
S30403 -304L1.4307 204Cu3
S31603 -316L1.4404  
S43000SUS4304301.4016 

Other specifications are also available up to request.

Available size

ThicknessWidthLengthSurface Finish
15-85 mm914, 1219, 1524 mm3048, 6069 mm
10 M
Black
3-8 mm20-1524 mmContainer Loading:
Max. 10M
Bulk: as request
No.1
8 up - 60 mm30-1524 mmMax. 6096 mmNo.1

Dimension and shape tolerance

ThicknessTolerance
8.0 mm < T ≦ 10.0 mm±0.32 mm
10.0 mm < T ≦ 25.0 mm±0.34 mm
25.0 mm < T ≦ 85.0 mm±0.40 mm

Thickness Tolerance: According to 1/2 JIS G4304

ThicknessTolerance
T ≦ 10.0 mm-0 / +60 mm
10.0 mm < T ≦ 85.0 mm-0 / +65 mm
  • Length Tolerance: According to 1/2 JIS G4304
  • Width Tolerance: Max. Aim ±10 mm
  • Edge Crack: Max. 5 mm per side

Chemical Composition (For Reference)

Steel Grade
Ni% Max.Cr% Max.C% Max.Si% Max.Mn% Max.P% Max.S% Max.Mo% Max.Ti% Max.Other
SUS3048.0~10.518.0~20.00.08120.0450.03---
SUS304L9.0~13.018.0~20.00.03120.0450.03---
SUS316L12.0~15.016.0~18.00.03120.0450.032.0~3.0--
SUS4300.616.0~18.00.120.7510.040.03---

Uses for stainless steel plates and sheets

There are many reasons why stainless steel plates are used for a wide variety of applications and products. One main reason is because of its high resistance to oxidation and corrosion. It is also resistant to abrasion and is easy to clean.

Stainless steel plates (and stainless steel in general) are also easy to form, has a clean and attractive appearance, and are relatively light yet very durable. These are also pretty malleable without compromising on strength, making it ideal for use with a lot of things.

Stainless steel is used by a huge number of industries and by many businesses due to this versatility, strength and corrosion resistance. The usage of these plates often depends on the plate grade. With so many plate grades available, you can be sure that this particular metal does see itself being used for a huge number of applications.

Similar to stainless steel plate, the sheet metal has high tensile strength, durability and delivers an exceptional finish.

Stainless steel is thus ideal for food production and storage as it does not affect the flavour of the food and the corrosion resistance is an important factor when it comes into contact with acidic foods. Stainless steel is easily cleaned which keeps germs at bay, in turn maintaining the integrity of any sterile environment, including that of the medical industry.

Stainless steel sheets, also commonly known as Cold Rolled Products, can be moulded into shapes for making cookware, such as grills, sinks, pots and cookers. Stainless steel sheet is popular as a finish for refrigerators, freezers, countertops and dishwashers.

The sheet metal is available in flat pieces or coiled strips and is also useful when making licence plates for cars and even the base of light bulbs.

  • 304: For home appliances, cabinets, steel pipes, water heaters, boilers, medical facilities, building materials, chemical industry, food industry, agriculture, ship parts, etc.
  • 304L: Chemical, coal, and petrol industries.
  • 316: For facilities used in seawater, production machines of chemicals, dyes, oxalic acids or fertilizers; food industry, or facilities near seawater.
  • 316L: With special requirements of intergranular corrosion resistance in 316 applications.

Comparisons of steel plate grades

The reality is there are many nuances associated with steel plate and failure to understand them will result in many problems throughout its use in a project. The information in this eBook is meant to clear up many misconceptions.

Carbon steel plate is manufactured for a variety of applications based on its carbon content. Low carbon steel plate, depending on its thickness offers characteristics such as maximum cold forming capability, weldability and improved machining. Medium carbon steel plates (.40 - .50) that are silicon killed offers better strength capabilities but have limited machining and welding properties.

Other types of steel plate offer benefits for structure and construction applications, resistance to abrasion, and the ability to withstand high temperatures and pressures. Additionally, steel plate coils are available in low carbon, pickled and oiled, and black steel coils used for precision roller leveling. It may also be used for cutting standard and custom lengths up to 480”.

 

Steel plate standards

Structural steel shape properties, such as composition and strength are regulated by agreement between parties who choose to accept international standards. These international standards are created by formally recognized regulating boards, often times comprised of worldwide, volunteer members within respective industries.

It is customary for American made steel plate manufacturers to choose to have their hot rolled plates recognized by several of these governing bodies, such as ASTM International, ANSI, AISC, AISI, ASCE, ASME, and the AWS along with their European Union standards counterparts.

 

AbbreviationFull description
ASTM InternationalAmerican Society for Testing and Materials
ANSIAmerican National Standards Institute
AISCAmerican Institute of Steel Construction
AISIAmerican Iron & Steel Institute
ASCEAmerican Society of Civil Engineers
ASMEAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers
AWSAmerican Welding Society

What is carbon steel?

Iron and carbon are the most abundant materials present in steel. Pure iron is not particularly strong or hard on its own, so it is the addition of carbon that helps give steel its great strength.

The crude iron used to produce steel has a relatively high amount of carbon. Its carbon composition can be as high as 2.1%, which is the greatest amount of carbon a material can contain and still be considered steel.

However, iron can be processed further to reduce carbon. This manipulation of carbon alters several material properties, including:

Strength: The load a material can bear, measured by yield point and tensile strength. Yield point is the point at which a material deforms, but does not break, and tensile strength is the amount of stress needed to actually break a material.

Ductility: The amount a material can be stretched without becoming brittle. Ductility is measured by elongation, which is the percent the length of a material increases before it breaks.

Hardness: The wear resistance of material and machinability of material. This is usually measured on the Rockwell hardness scale or Brinell Hardness scale.

The carbon present in steel is typically reduced so that it fits into three main categories of carbon steel: low (or mild), medium and high carbon steel. Each of these categories contain different levels of carbon, show in the chart below.

Type of carbon steelCarbon composition
Low carbon/mild0.05-0.25%
Medium carbon0.26-0.60%
High carbon0.61-1.50%

Carbon steel plate almost include all the common standards of steel plate/sheet.

Carbon steel plate almost include all the common standards of steel plate/sheet.

  1. ASTM A36 plates – The most common standards of carbon steel plate
  2. ASTM A283 Grade A, B, C – Also most common material in carbon structural.
  3. ASTM A516 – For boiler, vessel steel plate.
  4. ASTM A537 – For heat treated carbon steel plate in fusion welded pressure vessels and structural steel plates.
  5. ASTM A573 – A kind of structural steel plate with carbon-manganese-silicon.
  6. ASTM A572 – ASTM A572 plate mechanical strength is higher than A36. Where with lower weight.
  7. ASTM A737 – For boiler, pressure vessels steel plate of low alloy steel. and etc..

So carbon steel plates have a widely coverage for different types of steel plates in different industries.

What is low carbon steel?

Also known as mild steel, low carbon steel has low strength relative to steel with higher carbon levels. Low carbon steel is the most ductile – or machinable – type of carbon steel as well.

Chemical alloys can also be added to low carbon steel to enhance desired properties without increasing the material’s weight. For example, if low carbon steel requires greater hardness for its desired application, manganese can be added to increase hardness without adding weight. Low carbon steel that contains additional alloys is typically referred to as high strength, low alloy (HSLA) steel.

Some of the most common low carbon steel plate grades, all stocked by us, include ASTM A36, A572 Grades 42 & 50 and A830-1020. Each of these grades have moderate strength, high ductility and lighter weight due to the low carbon content and addition of other alloys. These properties make low carbon steel ideal for use in structural applications like building construction, bridges and transmission towers, where materials must be able to withstand high stress while also being easy to form into structural shapes.

What is medium carbon steel?

Medium carbon steel provides a balance between low and high carbon steel, offering greater strength and hardness than low carbon steel while still remaining more ductile than high carbon steel. Medium carbon steel also typically contains other alloys, such as manganese, that also contribute to its properties.

In applications where greater toughness and hardness are required, medium carbon steel plate can receive heat treatments – such as quenching and tempering – that enhance these properties without compromising its machinability.

Quenching and tempering is a two-step heat treatment process. In the quenching step of this process, steel is heated to a temperature between 1,500-and 1,650-degrees Fahrenheit, then rapidly cooled with water. In the tempering step, the steel is then re-heated to a below-critical temperature – between 300 and 700 degrees – and air-cooled. This process alters the crystal grain structure of steel to enhance hardness and other mechanical properties.

Two common medium carbon steel plate grades that stocks are ASTM A516 Grade 70 and A830-1045. The moderate carbon composition and additional alloys give these grades – and other medium carbon grades – a balance of strength, hardness, ductility and wear resistance. These properties make medium carbon steel ideal for use in applications where materials must withstand strong forces without breaking or wearing out, such as machine parts – including gears, axles and bolts – pressure vessel tanks and automotive parts and components.

Main steel grades of carbon steel plate

Standard
Steel Grade
ASTM A36/A36MA36   
ASTM A283/A283MA283 Grade AA283 Grade BA283 Grade CA283 Grade D
ASTM A514/A514MA514 Grade AA514 Grade BA514 Grade CA514 Grade E
A514 Grade FA514 Grade HA514 Grade JA514 Grade K
A514 Grade MA514 Grade PA514 Grade QA514 Grade R
A514 Grade SA514 Grade T  
ASTM A572/A572MA572 Grade 42A572 Grade 50A572 Grade 55A572 Grade 60
A572 Grade 65   
ASTM A573/A573MA573 Grade 58A573 Grade 65A573 Grade 70 
ASTM A588/A588MA588 Grade AA588 Grade CA588 Grade KA588 Grade B
ASTM A633/A633MA633 Grade AA633 Grade CA633 Grade DA633 Grade E
ASTM A656/A656MA656 Grade 50A656 Grade 60A656 Grade 70A656 Grade 80
ASTM A709/A709MA709 Grade 36A709 Grade 50A573Grade70A709 Grade 50SA709 Grade 50W
A709 Grade HPS50WA709 Grade HPS70WA709 Grade 100A709 Grade 100W
A709 Grade HPS100W   
ASME SA36/SA36MSA36   
ASME SA283/SA283MSA283 Grade ASA283 Grade BSA283 Grade CSA283 Grade D
ASME SA514/SA514MSA514 Grade ASA514 Grade BSA514 Grade CSA514 Grade E
SA514 Grade MSA514 Grade PSA514 Grade QSA514 Grade R
SA514 Grade SSA514 Grade T  
ASME SA572/SA572MSA572 Grade 42SA572 Grade 50SA572 Grade 55SA572 Grade 60
 SA572 Grade 65   
ASME SA573/SA573MSA573 Grade 58SA573 Grade 65SA573 Grade 70 
ASME SA588/SA588MSA588 Grade ASA588 Grade BSA588 Grade CSA588 Grade K
ASME SA633/SA633MSA633 Grade ASA633 Grade CSA633 Grade DSA633 Grade E
ASME SA656/SA656MSA656 Grade 50SA656 Grade 60SA656 Grade 70SA656 Grade 80
ASME SA709/SA709MSA709 Grade 36SA709 Grade 50SA709 Grade 50SSA709 Grade 50W
SA709 Grade HPS50WSA709 Grade HPS70WSA709 Grade 100SA709 Grade 100W
SA709 Grade HPS100W   
EN10025-2S235JRS235J0S235J2S275JR
S275J0S275J2S355JRS355J0
S355J2S355K2S420J0 
EN10025-3S275NS275NLS355NS355NL
S420NS420NLS460NS460NL
EN10025-4S275MS275MLS355MS420ML
S355MLS460MS420MS460ML
EN10025-6S460QS460QLS460QL1S500Q
S500QLS500QL1S550QS550QL
S550QL1S620QS620QLS620QL1
S690QS690QLS890QS690QL1
S890QLS890QL1S960QS960QL
JIS G3101SS330SS400SS490SS540
JIS G3106SM400ASM400BSM400CSM490A
SM490BSM490CSM490YASM490YB
SM520BSM520CSM570 
DIN 17100St37-2USt37-2RSt37-2St37-3
St52-3   
DIN 17102StE255WStE255TStE255EStE255
StE285WStE285TStE285EStE285
StE315WStE315TStE315EStE315
StE355WStE355TStE355EStE355
StE380WStE380TStE380EStE380
StE420WStE420TStE420EStE420
StE460WStE460TStE460EStE460
StE500WStE500TStE500EStE500
GB/T700Q235AQ235BQ235CQ235D
Q275   
GB/T1591Q345AQ345BQ345CQ345D
Q345EQ390AQ390BQ390C
Q390DQ390EQ420AQ420B
Q420CQ420DQ420EQ460C
Q460DQ460E  
GB/T16270Q460CQ460DQ460EQ460F
Q500CQ500DQ500EQ500F
Q550CQ550DQ550EQ550F
Q620CQ620DQ620EQ620F
Q690CQ690DQ690EQ690F
Q800CQ800DQ800EQ800F
Q890CQ890DQ890EQ890F
Q960CQ960DQ960EQ960F

Structural steel plate

Structural steel plate used in construction must meet certain criteria such as high strength, formability, ability to withstand subzero temperatures and weldability.

Plate and structural steel, often referred to as P&S in the scrap industry, is a cut grade of ferrous scrap that is presumed to be free of any contaminates. This clean cut steel scrap, includes items like clean open hearth steel plates, structural shapes, crop ends, shearings, and broken steel tires.

ASTM A283: This grade is the standard specification for low and intermediate tensile strength carbon steel plates. It covers four grades of carbon steel plates for general applications, such as manufacturing storage tanks and low pressure, temperature controlled vessels. It is formed through melt processing by either open-hearth, electric furnace, or basicoxygen.

ASTM A36: This steel is produced using a minimum yield of 36,000 psi. It has all the qualities used in structural projects requiring weldments, bolting and riveting fabrications. You will find this grade of carbon steel used most often in the construction of buildings, bridges and oil rigs.

ABS Grade A, Grade B, Grade ADH36, Grade DH36, and Grade EH36: This steel is used almost exclusively in shipbuilding, especially in the construction of ships, barges, and marine equipment. It has a tensile strength of 58 to 71 ksi, and a minimum yield of 34 ksi.


Abrasion resistant steel plate

Abrasion resistant (AR) steel plate is a high-carbon alloy steel plate. This means that AR is harder due to the addition of carbon, and formable and weather resistant due to added alloys.

Carbon added during the formation of the steel plate substantially increases toughness and hardness, but reduces strength. Therefore, AR plate is used in applications where abrasions and wear and tear are the main causes of failure, such as industrial manufacturing, mining, construction and material handling. AR plate is not ideal for structural construction uses like support beams in bridges or buildings.

Developed according to a specific carbon-manganese specification, this steel plate is designed to withstand wear resistance many times better than ordinary steel plate.

AR360: This plate offers minimum Brinell rating of 360 and a tensile strength of 177,000 psi, ranking the material medium for hardness and strength. Uses for this steel include the manufacture of heavy construction equipment.

AR400: This steel provides a high degree of hardness and strength because of its quenched and tempered chrome-moly, boron treatment. AR400 plate is resistant to corrosion from atmospheric conditions and protects well against impact abrasion. Uses for this plate include material handling equipment for mining.

AR500: This grade of steel is fabricated through heat treatment to achieve through-hardening as well as improved welding and forming capabilities. With a tensile strength of 247 ksi and a minimum yield of 187 ksi, it provides extraordinary protection from wear, including rub wear, slide wear, and heavy wear. It is also able to withstand high impact stress, regardless of temperature.

Industrial AR Steel Plate

Abrasion resistant steel plate is commonly used in energy, industrial manufacturing, infrastructure, and more. Additional applications include:

  • Mining
  • Construction
  • Material Handling

Alloy steel plates

Alloy Steel Plates are steel these are alloyed with a different elements in overall quantities among 1.0% and 50% by weight to enhance its mechanical properties. Alloy steels have to type which is low-alloy steels and high-alloy steels. The difference between the two is relatively arbitrary.

Alloy steel plates are defined as steel plates with a definite range or definite minimum quantity of additional elements, depending on the alloy.

Common alloying elements include:

  • Aluminum
  • Boron
  • Chromium up to 3.99%
  • Cobalt
  • Columbium
  • Molybdenum
  • Nickel
  • Titanium
  • Tungsten
  • Vanadium
  • Zirconium
StandardSteel Grade
EN10083-338Cr241CrS450CrMo451CrV4
46Cr225CrMo430CrNiMo820MnB5
34Cr425CrMoS434CrNiMo630MnB5
34CrS434CrMo435NiCr638MnB5
37Cr434CrMoS436NiCrMo1627MnCrB5-2
37CrS442CrMo439NiCrMo333MnCrB5-2
41Cr442CrMoS430NiCrMo16-639MnCrB6-2
GB/T 307720Mn220MnVB12CrMoV20CrNi
30Mn240MnVB35CrMoV40CrNi
35Mn220MnTiB12Cr1MoV45CrNi
40Mn225MnTiBRE25Cr2MoVA50CrNi
45Mn215Cr25Cr2Mo1VA12CrNi2
50Mn215CrA38CrMoAl12CrNi3
20MnV20Cr40CrV20CrNi3
27SiMn30Cr50CrVA30CrNi3
35SiMn35Cr15CrMn37CrNi3
42SiMn40Cr20CrMn12Cr2Ni4
20SiMn2MoV45Cr40CrMn20Cr2Ni4
25SiMn2MoV50Cr20CrMnSi20CrNiMo
37SiMn2MoV38CrSi25CrMnSi40CrNiMoA
40B12CrMo30CrMnSi18CrNiMnMoA
45B15CrMo30CrMnSiA45CrNiMoVA
50B20CrMo35CrMnSiA18Cr2Ni4WA
40MnB30CrMo20CrMnMo25Cr2Ni4WA
45MnB30CrMoA40CrMnMo 
20MnMoB35CrMo20CrMnTi 
15MnVB42CrMo30CrMnTi 

Boiler and pressure vessel steel plate

Normal and high-strength rolled steel plate is one of the main structural materials in the manufacture of boilers, vessels and tanks for the transportation and storage of liquid and gaseous substances, as well as various technological operations under pressure.

As plates, these include strength, hardness, toughness, wear resistance and corrosion resistance. Many of the alloy steels are easy to machine, stamp and fabricate and can be manufactured to precise tolerances.

Common alloying elements include:

  • Aluminum
  • Boron
  • Chromium up to 3.99%
  • Cobalt
  • Columbium
  • Molybdenum
  • Nickel
  • Titanium
  • Tungsten
  • Vanadium
  • Zirconium
StandardSteel Grade
EN10083-338Cr241CrS450CrMo451CrV4
46Cr225CrMo430CrNiMo820MnB5
34Cr425CrMoS434CrNiMo630MnB5
34CrS434CrMo435NiCr638MnB5
37Cr434CrMoS436NiCrMo1627MnCrB5-2
37CrS442CrMo439NiCrMo333MnCrB5-2
41Cr442CrMoS430NiCrMo16-639MnCrB6-2
GB/T 307720Mn220MnVB12CrMoV20CrNi
30Mn240MnVB35CrMoV40CrNi
35Mn220MnTiB12Cr1MoV45CrNi
40Mn225MnTiBRE25Cr2MoVA50CrNi
45Mn215Cr25Cr2Mo1VA12CrNi2
50Mn215CrA38CrMoAl12CrNi3
20MnV20Cr40CrV20CrNi3
27SiMn30Cr50CrVA30CrNi3
35SiMn35Cr15CrMn37CrNi3
42SiMn40Cr20CrMn12Cr2Ni4
20SiMn2MoV45Cr40CrMn20Cr2Ni4
25SiMn2MoV50Cr20CrMnSi20CrNiMo
37SiMn2MoV38CrSi25CrMnSi40CrNiMoA
40B12CrMo30CrMnSi18CrNiMnMoA
45B15CrMo30CrMnSiA45CrNiMoVA
50B20CrMo35CrMnSiA18Cr2Ni4WA
40MnB30CrMo20CrMnMo25Cr2Ni4WA
45MnB30CrMoA40CrMnMo 
20MnMoB35CrMo20CrMnTi 
15MnVB42CrMo30CrMnTi 

Boiler steel application

Heat-resistant steel for boilers in the boiler industry is used to produce boiler bodies and vessels, as well as tanks to transport liquefied gases, petroleum products and other liquid and gaseous goods; and to manufacture fittings, valves and other auxiliary elements for pressure equipment.


Weather resistant steel plate

Weather Resistant Steel Plates are used in applications that last longer and are exposed to the atmosphere for long term. Applications that have to have plates in the open often use these Corrosion Resistant Steel Plates in combination with pipes, fittings and flanges. The material can vary in composition but all the weathering steels types have low carbon, less than 0.3% by weight. 

 This low carbon allows for the ductility and toughness of the Weather Resistant Steels Sheet. The name comes from the ability of the material to withstand weathering or atmospheric conditions over time. The specialty of the Corten Weather Resistant Steels is that it forms an oxide layer on the surface. This oxide layer cannot oxidize any further, so it acts as a barrier between the steels inside the layer and the oxidizing agents to the outside of the plates.

StandardSteel Grade
CORTENCorten ACorten B  
ASTM A588/A588MA588Grade AA588Grade BA588Grade CA588Grade K
ASME SA588/SA588MSA588Grade ASA588Grade BSA588Grade CSA588Grade K
EN 10025-5S235J0WS235J2WS355J0WPS355J2WP
S355J0WS355J2WS355K2W 
EN 10155S235J0WS235J2WS355J0WPS355J2WP
S355J0WS355J2G1WS355J2G2WS355K2G1W
S355K2G2W   
TB/T 197908CuPVRE09CuPTiRE-A09CuPTiRE-B09CuPCrNi-A
09CuPCrNi-B05CuPCrNi  
GB/T 4171Q295GNHQ355GNHQ265GNHQ235NH
Q310GNHQ295NHQ355NHQ415NH
Q460NHQ500NHQ550NH 
JIS G 3114SMA400AWSMA400BWSMA400CWSMA400AP
SMA400BPSMA400CPSMA490AWSMA490BW
SMA490CWSMA490APSMA490BPSMA490CP
SMA570WSMA570P  
JIS G3125SPA-HSPA-C  
A242/A242MA242 Type 1A242 Type 2A242 Type 3A242 Type 4
A242 Type 5   

ASTM Corten steel plate is widely used in vehicle, bridge, tower, container and so on field. In practical application, ASTM Corten steel plate has many advantages, which leads to weather plate in container, railway vehicle, oil derrick and other environments with more contact with the atmosphere, and it can also be applied to some vessels and other structural parts containing hydrogen sulfide corrosive medium.

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