Description
Hot Rolled Carbon Steel Plates: The Foundation of Industrial Strength
Hot Rolled Carbon Steel Plates, a cornerstone of modern industrial infrastructure, are esteemed for their unparalleled strength, exceptional versatility, and cost-effectiveness. Manufactured through a precise thermomechanical process, steel is heated well above its recrystallization temperature—typically exceeding 1700°F (927°C)—and then continuously rolled into various thicknesses and widths. This high-temperature processing not only facilitates significant deformation but also refines the material’s grain structure, enhancing its mechanical properties such as ductility, toughness, and impact resistance while relieving internal stresses.
The resulting plates exhibit a rough surface finish, often characterized by a mill scale, which provides excellent adhesion for paints, coatings, and welding, making them exceptionally suitable for outdoor and structural applications where robust protection and strong connections are paramount. Their ability to withstand high levels of stress and deformation without cracking makes them an ideal choice for challenging environments and heavy-duty applications.
Key Mechanical & Chemical Properties
Our Hot Rolled Carbon Steel Plates are engineered to meet stringent international standards, offering a balance of strength, formability, and weldability. Key properties include:
- High Tensile Strength: Essential for structural integrity under static and dynamic loads.
- Excellent Yield Strength: Ensures the material can withstand significant stress before permanent deformation.
- Superior Ductility & Toughness: Allows for bending, forming, and deep drawing without fracture, and resists brittle failure even at low temperatures.
- Good Weldability: Compatible with various welding processes, ensuring strong and reliable connections in fabricated structures.
- Impact Resistance: Capable of absorbing sudden shocks and impacts, crucial for demanding applications.
The precise chemical composition, primarily carbon, manganese, silicon, sulfur, and phosphorus, is carefully controlled to achieve desired mechanical characteristics for specific applications.
Common Grades & International Specifications
We offer a comprehensive range of Hot Rolled Carbon Steel Plate grades, tailored to diverse project requirements. Our plates conform to major international standards:
- ASTM Standards (USA):
- ASTM A36: General structural quality carbon steel, widely used for construction and fabrication due to its excellent weldability and strength.
- ASTM A283 Gr. C: For general structural purposes requiring specific tensile properties.
- ASTM A572 Gr. 50 (and other grades): High-strength low-alloy (HSLA) steel, offering higher strength-to-weight ratios for applications like bridges and building structures.
- ASTM A516 Gr. 70: Primarily for pressure vessel and boiler applications, known for excellent notch toughness.
- EN Standards (Europe):
- S235JR / S275JR / S355JR (+J0/+J2): Common structural steels offering good weldability and varying yield strengths, widely used in construction, machinery, and general engineering.
- JIS Standards (Japan):
- SS400: General structural steel with good weldability, equivalent to ASTM A36 in many applications.
- SM400A/B/C, SM490A/B/C: Structural steels with specified tensile strength and improved weldability, often used in bridges and building frames.
- GB Standards (China – our local standard):
- Q235B / Q345B: Widely used general structural steels, with Q345B offering higher strength, commonly found in construction, bridges, and vehicle manufacturing.
Available Dimensions & Tolerances
Baoli Iron Steel provides Hot Rolled Carbon Steel Plates in a broad spectrum of dimensions to meet bespoke project needs, adhering to strict dimensional tolerances as per industry standards (e.g., ASTM A6/A20, EN 10029, JIS G3193).
- Thickness: Typically ranges from 6mm to 100mm (0.236 inches to 3.937 inches), with capabilities for thicker plates upon request.
- Width: Commonly available from 1000mm to 3000mm (39.37 inches to 118.11 inches).
- Length: Standard lengths include 6000mm, 9000mm, 12000mm (approximately 19.68 ft, 29.53 ft, 39.37 ft), and custom cut-to-length options are available.
- Custom Sizes: We offer flexible manufacturing capabilities for non-standard dimensions to fit unique project specifications.
Common Applications
The inherent robustness and adaptability of hot rolled carbon steel plates make them indispensable across various critical industries:
- Construction: Structural beams, columns, base plates, bridge components, building frameworks.
- Shipbuilding: Hull structures, deck plates, bulkheads, marine equipment.
- Automotive & Transportation: Chassis frames, truck beds, railway wagons, heavy vehicle components.
- Heavy Machinery & Equipment: Excavator parts, bulldozer blades, agricultural machinery, industrial presses.
- Energy Sector: Storage tanks, pipelines, wind turbine components, offshore platforms.
- General Fabrication: Manufacturing of various components, tools, and industrial equipment.
The Baoli Iron Steel Advantage
As Baoli Iron Steel, a leading Chinese manufacturer, we are committed to delivering excellence:
- Global Export Network: We proudly serve a vast array of countries and regions worldwide, ensuring efficient and reliable delivery to your location.
- Diverse Specifications: Beyond our standard offerings, we specialize in providing custom grades, dimensions, and finishes to meet your exact project requirements.
- Uncompromising Quality: Our products undergo rigorous quality control at every stage, backed by comprehensive material test reports (MTRs) and international certifications.
- Dedicated Customer Support: Our expert team is ready to provide technical assistance, project consultation, and seamless order processing from inquiry to delivery.
Choose Baoli Iron Steel for reliable, high-performance Hot Rolled Carbon Steel Plates that form the bedrock of your success.
