33 Max

General Info About 33 Max

33 Max is commercial quality, hot rolled carbon plate that is frequently used for counterweighting and load testing. It is readily formed and welded with all conventional methods, but it is not always advised because of its potentially unknown composition.

Advantages/Disadvantages

It is a carbon steel that is useful wherever projects require a good ratio of weight to size. It is not appropriate for projects requiring specific mechanical properties.

Industries

Sometimes called M33 Steel, is used in a number of industries, especially elevator manufacturing, agricultural equipment, and heavy machinery.

Applications

It is most commonly used for:

Elevator counterweights
Agricultural equipment counterweights
Crane load testing

Machining

While it can be machined, we do not advise it unless the composition is known.

Welding

While it can be formed and welded, we do not advise it unless the composition is known.

Advantages/Disadvantages
It is a carbon steel that is useful wherever projects require a good ratio of weight to size. It is not appropriate for projects requiring specific mechanical properties.
Industries
Sometimes called M33 Steel, is used in a number of industries, especially elevator manufacturing, agricultural equipment, and heavy machinery.
Applications
It is most commonly used for:
- Elevator counterweights
- Agricultural equipment counterweights
- Crane load testing
Machining
While it can be machined, we do not advise it unless the composition is known.
Welding
While it can be formed and welded, we do not advise it unless the composition is known.

Typical Standards

	Sizes routinely stocked (Imperial units)
Format	Thickness	Width	Length
Discrete (Mill Rolled)	1/2" - 3"	10" - 96"	48" - 120"

Chemical Properties

C	Mn	P	S	Si
0.33	Not Req.	Not Req.	Not Req.	Not Req.

Mechanical Properties

Mechanical Properties
	Metric	Imperial
Tensile Strength, Ultimate	Not Req.	Not Req.
Tensile Strength, Yield	Not Req.	Not Req.
Elongation at Break (in 200 mm)	Not Req.	Not Req.
Elongation at Break (in 50 mm)	Not Req.	Not Req.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why aren't mechanical properties specified for Max 33?

ANSWER:

It is not appropriate for projects requiring specific mechanical properties. It is typically used in applications requiring heavy weight at high value, where its tensile strength is irrelevant.

Why isn't the chemical composition required for Max 33?

ANSWER:

It is commercial grade carbon steel with a maximum specification of .33 carbon. Otherwise, its chemical composition is irrelevant to its typical end use of counterweighting and load testing.

Why aren't mechanical properties specified for Max 33?
ANSWER:
It is not appropriate for projects requiring specific mechanical properties. It is typically used in applications requiring heavy weight at high value, where its tensile strength is irrelevant.
Why isn't the chemical composition required for Max 33?
ANSWER:
It is commercial grade carbon steel with a maximum specification of .33 carbon. Otherwise, its chemical composition is irrelevant to its typical end use of counterweighting and load testing.