

ASTM Structural Steel Plate – High-Strength Solutions for Global Infrastructure
OurASTM Structural Steel Platesare engineered to provide the essential load-bearing strength, weldability, and durability required for modern engineering projects. From skyscrapers and bridges to heavy industrial equipment, we supply premium hot-rolled plates that meet the world’s most demanding structural codes. Our plates undergo rigorous quality control to ensure uniform thickness and superior surface quality, facilitating efficient fabrication and long-term safety.
Common Standards and Steel Grades
We provide a comprehensive inventory of carbon and low-alloy structural steels tailored to specific environmental and mechanical needs:
ASTM A36:The most widely used carbon structural steel. Excellent weldability and machinability for general construction.
ASTM A572:High-strength low-alloy (HSLA) columbium-vanadium steel.
Common Grades:Grade 42, Grade 50, Grade 60, Grade 65.
ASTM A588 (Corten Steel):High-strength low-alloy steel with enhanced atmospheric corrosion resistance (weathering steel). Perfect for bridges and outdoor structures.
ASTM A514:High-yield-strength, quenched and tempered alloy steel plate. Used in heavy-duty machinery and crane booms (GradesA, B, E, F, H, P, Q).
ASTM A283:Low and intermediate tensile strength carbon steel plates for general structural purposes.
Dimensions and Technical Specifications
We offer a vast range of sizes, from thin structural sheets to heavy-duty thick plates, with precision cutting services available:
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Feature |
Specification Range |
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Thickness (WT) |
3mm to 300mm (0.118” to 11.8”) |
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Width |
1500mm, 1800mm, 2000mm, 2200mm, 2500mm, 3000mm |
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Length |
6000mm, 9000mm, 12000mm (Up to 18000mm for special projects) |
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Surface Finish |
Black (Hot Rolled), Shot Blasted, Primed, or Galvanized |
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Processing |
CNC Plasma Cutting, Laser Cutting, Bending, and Drilling |
Core Application Fields
Structural steel plates are the backbone of diverse industrial and civil engineering sectors:
Civil Construction:High-rise building frames, stadium roofs, and warehouse structures.
Bridge Engineering:Plate girders, trusses, and suspension bridge components using A588 weathering steel.
Shipbuilding & Marine:Offshore platforms, deck plating, and hull structures.
Heavy Machinery:Excavator buckets, crane arms, mining equipment, and agricultural machinery.
Energy & Storage:Base plates for wind towers, storage tank floors, and transmission tower components.
Chemical Composition Comparison Table
| Standard | Steel Grade | C (max) | Si (max) | Mn (max) | P (max) | S (max) | N (max) | Cu (max) | CEV (max) |
| Part 2 | S235JR | 0.17 | - | 1.4 | 0.035 | 0.035 | 0.012 | 0.55 | 0.35 |
| (Non-alloy) | S235J0 | 0.17 | - | 1.4 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.012 | 0.55 | 0.35 |
| S235J2 | 0.17 | - | 1.4 | 0.025 | 0.025 | - | 0.55 | 0.35 | |
| S275JR | 0.21 | - | 1.5 | 0.035 | 0.035 | 0.012 | 0.55 | 0.4 | |
| S275J0 | 0.18 | - | 1.5 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.012 | 0.55 | 0.4 | |
| S275J2 | 0.18 | - | 1.5 | 0.025 | 0.025 | - | 0.55 | 0.4 | |
| S355JR | 0.24 | 0.55 | 1.6 | 0.035 | 0.035 | 0.012 | 0.55 | 0.45 | |
| S355J0 | 0.2 | 0.55 | 1.6 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.012 | 0.55 | 0.45 | |
| S355J2 | 0.2 | 0.55 | 1.6 | 0.025 | 0.025 | - | 0.55 | 0.45 | |
| S355K2 | 0.2 | 0.55 | 1.6 | 0.025 | 0.025 | - | 0.55 | 0.45 | |
| Part 3/4 | S420N/ML | 0.2 | 0.5 | 1.7 | 0.025 | 0.02 | 0.015 | 0.35 | 0.48 |
| (Fine grain) | S460N/ML | 0.2 | 0.6 | 1.7 | 0.025 | 0.02 | 0.025 | 0.4 | 0.53 |
Steel Grade Comparison Properties and Composition
| Standard | Steel Grade | Thickness (mm) | Yield ReH (min MPa) | Tensile Rm (MPa) | Elongation A (min %) | Impact Test (Temp/Value) |
| EN 10025-2 | S235JR |
≤1 16<t≤40 |
235 225 |
360 – 510 | 26 | 20°C / 27J |
| S275JR |
≤1 16<t≤40 |
275 265 |
410 – 560 | 23 | 20°C / 27J | |
| S355J2 |
≤1 16<t≤40 40<t≤63 |
355 345 335 |
470 – 630 | 22 | -20°C / 27J | |
| ASTM A516 | Grade 60 | ≤200 | 220 | 415 – 550 | 21 | Per Order (e.g., -46°C) |
| Grade 65 | ≤200 | 240 | 450 – 585 | 19 | Per Order | |
| Grade 70 | ≤200 | 260 | 485 – 620 | 17 | Per Order | |
| EN 10225 | S355G10+M |
≤1 16<t≤40 |
355 345 |
470 – 630 | 22 | -40°C / 50J (L) |
| S420G2+M |
≤1 16<t≤40 |
420 400 |
500 – 660 | 19 | -40°C / 50J (L) | |
| S460G2+M |
≤1 16<t≤40 |
460 440 |
530 – 710 | 17 | -40°C / 50J (L) | |
| API 5L | Grade B | All | 245 – 450 | ≥415 | Formula | PSL2: 0°C / 27J |
| X52Q | All | 360 – 530 | 460 – 760 | Formula | PSL2: 0°C / 27J | |
| X65Q | All | 450 – 600 | 535 – 760 | Formula | PSL2: 0°C / 27J | |
| X70Q | All | 485 – 635 | 570 – 760 | Formula | PSL2: 0°C / 27J |
Carbon Steel Plate Production Process
Package and marking
According to customer's requirements, more than two steel plates can be bundled as following.
1. Two or more steel plates are bare and bound, and the unit plate are not bound.
2. Horizontal binding not less than four,the edge can be protected angle.
3. The straps at both ends are fixed at 200~500 mm from the end of the plate.
Marking
1. The marking is eye-catching, firm,clear and standard,and does not fade.The marking information Includes Surface painting, side painting (side label) and die stamping.
2. Surface painting contains the following information: Forever steel company logo, steel grade,standard,plate number, plate dimensions, heat number, special painting (CE certification, vessel certification, API certification, etc.), special requirements of the customer.
3. Side painting (side label) paste flat, firm, parallel to the direction of the steel plate rolling, information includes steel grade, plate number, plate dimensions, special requirements of the customer.
4. Die stamping: suitable for shipbuilding plate, CE certification plate, API certification plate, vessel plate and steel plate required by customer, information includes: steel grade, plate number, special information (ship certification, CE certification and API certification, etc.), special requirements of the customer.