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Plate Distribution

Kloeckner Metals is proud to offer plate distribution as a core service across its 40+ North American branches.

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Plate Distribution

Plate distribution refers to the distribution of steel plates to customers in various industries and applications. Plate distribution can refer to the distribution of various grades and types of steel plates, such as carbon steel plates, stainless steel plates, and alloy steel plates.

In the plate distribution process, steel plates are supplied to customers in a range of sizes and thicknesses, depending on the specific requirements of the customer. The plates are typically cut to size and shaped to meet the customer’s specific needs, and then transported to the customer’s location for use in their manufacturing process or construction project.

Plate distribution can be carried out by a number of different organizations, including steel mills, metal service centers, and distributors of steel products. These organizations typically have the necessary equipment and infrastructure to store and transport large quantities of steel plates, and they have the expertise to provide customers with technical support and guidance on the selection and use of the right steel plates for their specific needs.

Products That Undergo Plate Distribution

Special Plate Distribution Equipment

Branches Featuring Plate Distribution

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Industries Served by Plate Distribution

Mining

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Oil & Gas

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Plate Fabrication

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Refuse and Recycling Industry

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Ship Building

Between our state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities and our...

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Solar

With processes and products that match our...

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Trailer and Truck Industry

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Wind

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Metal Building

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Military and Government

With growing infrastructure needs and strong investments...

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Material Handling

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Heavy Trucks

With locations across the United States offering...

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HVAC

Combining unparalleled scope and quality of HVAC...

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Heavy Equipment & Construction

Between our long experience in heavy equipment...

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Fabricators & Machine Shops

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Architectural

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Agriculture

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What equipment is used to cut plate to size?

    Answer:

    There are several types of equipment that can be used to cut plate to size:

    1. Plasma cutter: A plasma cutter is a high-precision cutting tool that uses a stream of hot plasma to cut through metal. Plasma cutters are capable of cutting through a wide range of metal thicknesses, and they are often used to cut steel plates to size.
    2. Laser cutter: A laser cutter uses a beam of intense light to cut through metal. Laser cutters are highly precise, and they are often used to cut steel plates to size in applications where high accuracy is required.
    3. Waterjet cutter: A waterjet cutter uses a high-pressure stream of water to cut through metal. Waterjet cutters are capable of cutting through a wide range of metal thicknesses, and they are often used to cut steel plates to size in applications where a smooth, precise cut is required.
    4. Band saw: A band saw is a cutting tool that uses a continuous loop of saw blade to cut through metal. Band saws are often used to cut steel plates to size, and they are well-suited for cutting thick plates that are too thick to be cut with other types of cutting tools.
    5. Oxy-fuel cutter: An oxy-fuel cutter is a cutting tool that uses a mixture of oxygen and fuel to create a flame that cuts through metal. Oxy-fuel cutters are often used to cut steel plates to size, and they are well-suited for cutting plates that are too thick to be cut with other types of cutting tools.

    Each of these types of cutting equipment has its own advantages and disadvantages, and the right equipment for cutting steel plates to size will depend on the specific requirements of the job, such as the size and thickness of the plates, the accuracy required, and the desired finish of the cut surface.

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