ASTM A36 Structural Carbon Steel Plate used in construction

Oct 22, 2025

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Products Description

 

Production Size: Thickness: 4mm- 400mm; Width: 1000mm- 4000mm; Length: 4000mm- 12000mm.

Production ability:10000 Tons Per Month.

Production Way: Hot Rolled,

 

Chemical Composition( %)

 

Grade/ Material

Element

Composition( Max-A, Min-I)

ASME SA36

C

A:0.26

Mn

--

Si

A:0.40

P

A:0.04

S

A:0.05

 

Mechanical Properties( Mpa)

 

Grade/ Material

Tensile Test

Ksi/MPa

ASME SA36

Tensile Strength

50-80/400-550

Yield Strengh

I:36/250

Elongation

I:20%

Impact Test( if any)

 

 

Products Application

 

ASTM A36 carbon steel plate is widely used across diverse engineering and industrial fields due to its excellent balance of strength, ductility, and cost efficiency. Beyond its traditional use in structural frameworks, A36 plate is also utilized in the fabrication of heavy machinery, storage systems, and equipment bases that demand moderate strength and good weldability.

 

In manufacturing and industrial plants, A36 plates are often employed to produce machine tool frames, conveyor systems, and industrial platforms where dimensional stability under load is essential. The typical yield strength of 250 MPa and tensile strength range of 400–550 MPa make it suitable for medium-load components that require reliable mechanical support without excessive brittleness.

 

Additionally, A36 steel is extensively used in pressure vessel shells, oil tanks, and container structures after appropriate forming or welding treatments. Its high formability allows it to be cut, bent, or rolled into cylindrical or conical shapes without cracking. For example, in oil storage applications, A36 plates with a thickness of 10–40 mm are frequently used to construct tank walls and support rings capable of withstanding internal pressures up to 2 MPa.

 

In the transportation and logistics sector, A36 plate is used for manufacturing trailer frames, ship decks, and truck chassis components. Its ability to maintain structural integrity under dynamic loads and vibration makes it a cost-effective material for large-scale vehicle and marine applications.

 

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