Carbon structural steel plates - ASTM A36 plates

ASTM A36 is a widely used carbon structural steel that meets American Society for Materials and Experimentation (ASTM) standards. ASTM A36 steel plate is widely used in construction, machinery manufacturing and heavy industry because of its high strength, good mechanical properties and easy workability.

What is ASTM A36 Steel Plate?

ASTM A36 is a mild steel known for its versatility and is widely used in a variety of structural applications. The chemical composition of ASTM A36 includes specific alloys whose presence significantly improves the machinability, strength and flexibility of A36 steel sheets. These properties are ideal for structures such as Bridges, buildings and industrial platforms.

Features of ASTM A36 plates

1. Good processability

ASTM A36 steel plates can be processed in a variety of ways, such as welding, cutting, drilling, and bending.
ASTM A36 steel plate has excellent weldability and is suitable for a variety of welding processes, including arc welding, gas welding and resistance welding.

2. Low cost and high cost performance
A36 steel plate price is affordable, suitable for large-scale engineering and project construction.
Due to its strength and durability, it can reduce maintenance and replacement costs.

3. Durability and stability
ASTM A36 steel plate has good wear resistance and stability, stable performance under normal operation.
Suitable for structures and components that withstand moderate loads.

4. Customizable solutions

ASTM A36 steel can be customized to unique project requirements with flexibility in dimensional thickness and surface finish.

A36 plate specifications:

Specifications	ASTM A36 / ASME SA36
Standard	ASTM, ASME, AISI, DIN, BS, EN, IS, JIS & Other International Standards.
Thickness	0.5 -100mm
Specialize	Plain Sheet, Shim Sheet, Perforated Sheet, B. Q. Profile, etc.
Length	2000 -12000 mm / Custom Length
Form	Coils, Foils, Rolls, Plain Sheet, Shim Sheet, Perforated Sheet, Chequered Plate, Strip, Flats, Blank (Circle), Ring (Flange)
Finish	Hot rolled plate (HR), Cold rolled sheet (CR), 2B, 2D, BA NO(8), SATIN (Met with Plastic Coated)
Hardness	Soft, Hard, Half Hard, Quarter Hard, Spring Hard etc.
Grade	ASTM A36, (UNS K02600)

Chemical Composition of ASTM A36 Steel Plate:

Grade	C	Si	Mn	P	S
ASTM A36	0.25 max.	0.4 max.	0.8-1.2	0.035 max.	0.035 max.

Mechanical Properties of ASTM A36 Plate:

Tensile strength, kis [MPa]	Yield strength, min, kis [MPa]	Elongation in 8 in. [200 mm], min, %	Elongation in 2 in. [50 mm], min, %
58-80 [400-550]	36 [250]	20	23

ASTM A36 Plate Equivalent Grades:

EN	USA	GB	BS	JIS	ISO	IS
Fe360D2, S235J2G4	A36	Q235D	40EE	SM 400 A	Fe 360B	IS 226

Application field of STM A36 steel plate

1. Building structure
Used in the manufacture of Bridges, building steel structures, plant frames and other load-bearing structures.
Its high strength and stability ensure the safety and reliability of the structure.

2. Mechanical manufacturing
Used in the manufacture of construction machinery, lifting equipment, transport equipment structural components.
Suitable for medium strength mechanical parts such as bearing housings, chassis and frames.

3. Ship and vehicle manufacturing
It is used in the manufacture of ship structure, automobile chassis, frame and container.
Good weldability makes it easy to process in large-scale industrial production.

4. Pipes and tanks
It is used to manufacture pipes and tanks for conveying water, gas and oil to meet moderate pressure requirements.

5. Heavy industry and infrastructure

It is used in power transmission tower, bridge beam plate, railway track structure and other large engineering projects.

Conclusion

As a classic material in carbon structural steel, ASTM A36 steel has become an indispensable material in engineering and industrial fields with its high cost performance and wide applicability. Whether building frames, machinery or heavy industry structures, A36 steel provides stable and reliable performance support.

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