| Property | Parameter | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Product Name | High Strength Low Alloy Steel Plates (HSLA) | Structural steel plates with enhanced mechanical properties through micro-alloying elements |
| Material Grade | ASTM A572 Gr.50/60/65, A588, A656; EN S355ML, S420ML, S460ML; GB Q355B/C/D, Q420C | International equivalent grades available; micro-alloyed with Nb, V, Ti for grain refinement |
| Standard Compliance | ASTM A572, ASTM A588, ASTM A656, EN 10025-4, EN 10149-2, GB/T 1591, JIS G3106 SM570 | Compliant with major international structural and pressure vessel standards |
| Chemical Composition – Carbon (C) | ≤ 0.23% max | Low carbon content ensures good weldability and toughness |
| Chemical Composition – Manganese (Mn) | 0.80% – 1.65% | Primary strengthening element; improves hardenability |
| Chemical Composition – Silicon (Si) | ≤ 0.45% max | Deoxidizer; contributes to strength and corrosion resistance |
| Chemical Composition – Phosphorus (P) / Sulfur (S) | P ≤ 0.035%, S ≤ 0.035% | Controlled to minimize brittleness and hot cracking |
| Chemical Composition – Micro-alloys (Nb/V/Ti) | Nb ≤ 0.05%, V ≤ 0.15%, Ti ≤ 0.05% | Grain-refining and precipitation-hardening elements for high strength |
| Tensile Strength | 450 – 760 MPa (65 – 110 ksi) | Per ASTM A572 Gr.50: 450 MPa min; Gr.65: 550 MPa min; EN S460ML: 540–720 MPa |
| Yield Strength | 345 – 550 MPa (50 – 80 ksi) | Per ASTM A572 Gr.50: 345 MPa min; Gr.65: 450 MPa min; EN S460ML: 460 MPa min (t ≤ 16 mm) |
| Elongation | 17% – 23% (in 200 mm gauge length) | ASTM A572 Gr.50: ≥ 21%; EN S355ML: ≥ 20%; higher elongation grades available for forming |
| Impact Toughness | 27 J min at –20°C to –50°C (Charpy V-notch) | EN 10025-4 ML grades guarantee low-temperature toughness; suitable for cold-climate structures |
| Plate Dimensions | Thickness: 3 – 150 mm; Width: 1000 – 4500 mm; Length: 3000 – 18000 mm | Custom cutting available; tolerance per EN 10029 Class B or ASTM A6/A6M |
| Surface Finish | Hot-rolled (HR), Normalized (N), Thermo-Mechanically Controlled Process (TMCP) | Shot-blasted to Sa 2.5 available on request; mill scale or primer-coated options |
| Application | Bridges, offshore platforms, construction machinery, pressure vessels, shipbuilding, wind towers | Ideal where weight reduction and high strength-to-weight ratio are critical |
| Certification | Mill Test Certificate (EN 10204 3.1/3.2), ABS, BV, DNV, Lloyd's, CE Marking | Third-party inspection by SGS, TÜV, or Bureau Veritas available upon request |
| Packaging | Bundled with steel strapping; wooden dunnage; seaworthy export packing | Rust-preventive oil coating or VCI film wrapping for overseas shipment |
| MOQ | 5 metric tons per grade/size | Stock plates available for immediate delivery; custom rolling lead time 15–30 days |
Our first order of 15 tons of ASTM A572 Grade 50, 30 mm thick, for rail infrastructure support structures hit a snag when the initial shipment lacked the EN 10025-2 S355 equivalent certification our project engineer required for UK regulatory submission. We flagged this within 24 hours of receiving documents. The supplier issued the correct dual-standard certification within two business days, and the material itself — tensile strength 468 MPa, elongation 21.5% — was fully compliant. Issue was resolved without impact to our project timeline. Recommend clarifying documentation requirements upfront.


