Structural Steel Plate

A36 is a common steel that Kloeckner is proud to supply in a wide variety of forms, most commonly steel plate. A36 is readily welded by all welding processes and is usually welded by shielded metal arc welding, gas metal arc welding, and oxyacetylene welding. You will usually find A36 bolted and riveted in various structural applications. Kloeckner supplies A36 across North America.

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Kloeckner routinely supplies A572 in the grades 42, 50, 60, and 65. A572 is used widely in structural applications across many different market segments due to its high strength. You will typically see A572 in construction in addition to other structural applications.

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A588 is a high-strength, low-alloy steel plate that is highly corrosion-resistant. It is typically available in three grades, A, B, and K, and frequently referred to as weathering steel. You will usually see A588 steel plate in construction, especially bridges and buildings.

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A871-65 steel plate is most commonly used in lighting poles, transmission poles and other components, and signposts. It is a low-alloy, high-strength steel plate with better corrosion resistance. When properly designed, it can be used unpainted in many applications

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Kloeckner Metals stocks A709 steel plate in both standard Aand high-performance grades of 36, 50, and 50W. A709 is a common steel plate grade that’s frequently used in bridge manufacturing. We also supply it as heavy steel plate in thicknesses over 3 inches.

A656 steel plate is a high-strength, low-alloy (HSLA) steel plate with improved formability, weldability, and notch toughness when already in rolled condition. We supply it in four grades, 50, 60, 70, and 80 (the most popular). A656 is appropriate for low and ambient temperatures and is typically used in construction equipment, truck frames, crane booms, as well as general fabrication.

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1045 steel plate is a high-carbon steel plate. We stock it throughout our North American facilities. It is known for its high strength properties, as well as its hardness. It is commonly used in the manufacturing of axles, gears, shafts, and other machine parts. It can be heat-treated as needed.

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33 max is a steel plate product that is made up of up to .33 maximum carbon. It is typically used in applications where there’s no specified physical or mechanical properties.

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There are many types of structural steel in addition to plates, including tee beams (T-beams), channels (C-beams), bearing piles (H-shapes), angles (L-shapes), I-beams (H-beams), pipes, and hollow steel sections.

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Structural steel grades designate not only the specific chemical composition of the steel plate, but also its mechanical properties. Both are a fundamental part of their intended application.

Steels fabricated in the US must be specified according to the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM). For structural steels, the grade is referenced with an “A”, indicating iron and steel materials, followed by the grade, for example, “36” or “656”.

The number designating the material, for example, “36”, is a standard specification for “Carbon Structural Steel” according to ASTM.

When it comes to steel grades, there are several that cross multiple market segments, and therefore there is no clear logic to the grades when looking at structural steel in isolation. While A36 refers to its minimum yield strength of 36,000, the same logic is not true of the other steel grades.

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Structural steel is a category of steels that is used in construction and other structural applications, especially where stiffness in cross-sectional areas is essential to supporting high loads without sagging.

Other steels may fall into a category of “mild steel,” which is more suitable for other applications because it is more malleable, ductile, and can be formed into various shapes. Almost 90% of steel products fall into the category of mild steel.

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Hot rolling is a mill process in which steel is rolled above its crystallization temperature, typically above 1000° F. This allows it to be formed and shaped, and produces larger amounts of steel. It is then cooled, or normalized, at room temperature, eliminating the risk of stress in the metal.

Hot-rolling is generally required for larger, structural components, where there is less need for precise shapes and tolerances, while cold rolling is recommended for smaller parts that require more durability and precision.

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Yes! Please use our free structural steel weight calculator to calculate the weight of your steel plate.

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Several properties are important when it comes to structural steel, including strength, toughness, ductility, weldability, and durability.

• Strength – Structural steel is specifically selected for its high strength properties.
• Toughness – A high level of toughness makes structural steel appropriate for commercial and industrial building construction.
• Ductility – Ductility is very important to structural steel, which must be able to maintain its structural integrity without failing during environmental incidents like earthquakes.
• Weldability – All structural steels can be welded, however, they are susceptible to hardening of the heat-affected zone and subsequent reduced toughness.
• Durability – Durability is one of the main reasons structural steel shows up in 47% of construction material according to the American Institute of Steel Construction.

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The weight of structural steel plate, like the weight of all carbon steel plates, depends on three factors: the thickness, the width, and the length. Please use our metal weight calculator to determine the weight per plate and total weight of structural steel.

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Structural steel shows up in:

• Building frames
• Bridges
• Construction Equipment
• Machinery
• Truck parts
• Crane booms
• Transmission Towers
• Freight Cars