ASTM A36 Steel Foil/Strip, plate

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ASTM A36 Steel, plate Product Information -:- For detailed product information, please contact sales. -: ### **Product Introduction: ASTM A36 Steel Plate** **ASTM A36 Steel Plate** is one of the most widely used carbon structural steel plates in construction and manufacturing industries. Known for its excellent strength, formability, and weldability, A36 plate offers a reliable and economical solution for various structural applications where high strength-to-weight ratio is not the primary requirement. --- #### **1. International Standards & Classification** **Primary Standard:** **ASTM A36/A36M** - "Standard Specification for Carbon Structural Steel" **Plate Categories:** - Plates up to 200 mm (8 inches) thick - Structural quality plates - General construction grade **International Equivalents:** - **EN 10025-2**: S235JR - **JIS G3101**: SS400 - **GB/T 700**: Q235 - **ISO 630-2**: E235 --- #### **2. Chemical Composition** The chemical composition requirements for ASTM A36 plate: | Element | Composition (Maximum %) | |---|---| | Carbon (C) | 0.26 | | Manganese (Mn) | 0.80-1.20 | | Phosphorus (P) | 0.04 | | Sulfur (S) | 0.05 | | Silicon (Si) | 0.40 | | Copper (Cu) | 0.20 (when specified) | **Key Composition Features:** - **Carbon Content**: 0.26% maximum balances strength and weldability - **Manganese Range**: 0.80-1.20% provides solid solution strengthening - **Silicon Control**: 0.40% maximum for deoxidation - **Standard Quality**: Commercial grade with typical impurity levels --- #### **3. Physical & Mechanical Properties** **Mechanical Properties (for plates ≤ 200 mm):** | Property | Value | |---|---| | **Tensile Strength** | 400-550 MPa (58-80 ksi) | | **Yield Strength (min.)** | 250 MPa (36 ksi) | | **Elongation in 2" (min.)** | 20% | | **Elongation in 8" (min.)** | 23% | **Physical Properties:** - **Density**: 7.85 g/cm³ (0.284 lb/in³) - **Modulus of Elasticity**: 200 GPa (29,000 ksi) - **Poisson's Ratio**: 0.29 - **Thermal Conductivity**: 51.9 W/m·K - **Coefficient of Thermal Expansion**: 11.7 × 10⁻⁶/°C - **Specific Heat Capacity**: 486 J/kg·K --- #### **4. Product Applications** **Structural Construction:** - Building frames and columns - Bridge components - Support beams and girders - Base plates and bearing plates **Industrial Manufacturing:** - Machinery frames and bases - Equipment support structures - Industrial work platforms - Manufacturing facility structures **Heavy Equipment:** - Equipment mounting plates - Crane and hoist supports - Heavy machinery components - Material handling structures **Infrastructure Projects:** - Construction templates - Temporary support structures - Reinforcement plates - Architectural elements --- #### **5. Fabrication Characteristics** **Welding Performance:** - **Excellent Weldability**: All standard processes applicable - **No Preheat Required**: For thicknesses up to 50 mm (2 inches) - **Recommended Processes**: SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, SAW - **Filler Metals**: E6013, E7018, ER70S-6 or equivalent **Forming & Cutting:** - **Good Formability**: Suitable for cold bending operations - **Minimum Bend Radius**: Typically 1.5t for 90° bends - **Cutting Methods**: Plasma, laser, oxy-fuel, waterjet, and shear cutting - **Punching Quality**: Good with standard equipment **Machining Characteristics:** - **Good Machinability**: 65-70% of B1112 steel - **Drilling Performance**: Excellent with standard HSS tools - **Milling Operations**: Good surface finish achievable - **Tool Life**: Standard tooling suitable **Surface Treatment:** - **Painting Compatibility**: Excellent with proper surface preparation - **Galvanizing Suitability**: Good performance - **Surface Preparation**: Abrasive blasting to Sa 2.5 recommended - **Coating Adhesion**: Good for various protective coatings --- ### **Technical Summary** ASTM A36 steel plate represents the fundamental building block of structural steel construction, offering a perfect balance of mechanical properties, fabrication characteristics, and cost-effectiveness. The 36 ksi minimum yield strength provides adequate load-bearing capacity for most structural applications while maintaining excellent ductility and impact resistance. The material's exceptional weldability, without the need for preheating in most thickness ranges, makes it particularly suitable for fabricated structures and construction projects. The consistent mechanical properties and predictable behavior during fabrication have established A36 as the default choice for general structural applications across multiple industries. A36 plates demonstrate outstanding versatility in manufacturing processes, allowing for efficient cutting, forming, welding, and machining operations. The material's widespread availability in various thicknesses and sizes, combined with its reliable performance history, ensures its continued dominance in construction, industrial manufacturing, and infrastructure projects. The economic advantages of ASTM A36, coupled with its proven performance and fabrication flexibility, make it the preferred material for engineers, fabricators, and contractors working on projects where reliable structural performance, ease of construction, and cost considerations are paramount factors in material selection. -:- For detailed product information, please contact sales. -: ASTM A36 Steel, plate Specification Dimensions Size： Diameter 20-1000 mm Length <4361 mm Size:We can customized as required Standard： Per your request or drawing We can customized as required Properties（Theoretical） Chemical Composition -:- For detailed product information, please contact sales. -: ASTM A36 Steel, plate Properties -:- For detailed product information, please contact sales. -:

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Packing of ASTM A36 Steel Foil/Strip, plate -:- For detailed product information, please contact sales. -: Standard Packing: -:- For detailed product information, please contact sales. -: Typical bulk packaging includes palletized plastic 5 gallon/25 kg. pails, fiber and Steel Foil/Strip drums to 1 ton super sacks in full container (FCL) or truck load (T/L) quantities. Research and sample quantities and hygroscopic, oxidizing or other air sensitive materials may be packaged under argon or vacuum. Solutions are packaged in polypropylene, plastic or glass jars up to palletized 832 gallon liquid totes Special package is available on request. E FORUs’ is carefully handled to minimize damage during storage and transportation and to preserve the quality of our products in their original condition