| Property | Parameter | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Product Name | Steel Plates for Building Foundations | Structural steel plates designed for load-bearing foundation systems |
| Material Grade | A36 / A572 Gr.50 / S235JR / S355JR / Q235B / Q345B | International equivalents: A36≈S235JR≈Q235B; A572 Gr.50≈S355JR≈Q345B |
| Standard Compliance | ASTM A36 / ASTM A572 / EN 10025-2 / GB/T 700 / GB/T 1591 | Meets international structural steel standards for foundation applications |
| Chemical Composition (C) | ≤0.26% (A36) / ≤0.23% (A572 Gr.50) | Low carbon content ensures good weldability and ductility |
| Chemical Composition (Mn) | 0.80–1.20% (A36) / 1.35% max (A572 Gr.50) | Manganese enhances strength and toughness |
| Chemical Composition (P / S) | P ≤0.04% / S ≤0.05% | Controlled phosphorus and sulfur for improved impact resistance |
| Chemical Composition (Si) | ≤0.40% | Silicon content supports deoxidation and strength |
| Tensile Strength | 400–550 MPa (A36) / 450–620 MPa (A572 Gr.50) | Per ASTM A36 / ASTM A572; sufficient for heavy structural loads |
| Yield Strength | ≥250 MPa (A36) / ≥345 MPa (A572 Gr.50) | Minimum yield strength ensuring structural integrity under foundation loads |
| Elongation | ≥20% (A36) / ≥18% (A572 Gr.50) | High elongation provides ductility and resistance to brittle fracture |
| Thickness Range | 6 mm – 150 mm | Custom thicknesses available; common foundation plates: 20–80 mm |
| Width Range | 1000 mm – 4500 mm | Wide plates available for large base plate and mat foundation applications |
| Length Range | 2000 mm – 18000 mm | Cut-to-length service available per project requirements |
| Surface Finish | Hot-rolled (HR) / Blast-cleaned Sa2.5 / Primer coated | Surface treatment options to prevent corrosion in underground environments |
| Application | Column base plates, mat foundations, pile caps, anchor plates, retaining walls | Widely used in commercial, industrial, and infrastructure building foundations |
| Certification | Mill Test Certificate (MTC) per EN 10204 3.1 / 3.2; ISO 9001:2015 | Full traceability documentation provided with each shipment |
| Packaging | Bundle with steel strips; waterproof paper / plastic film wrapping | Seaworthy packaging available for export; stacked on wooden pallets |
| MOQ | 5 Metric Tons per grade/size | Mixed grades accepted; custom cutting and processing available |
We ordered 30 tonnes of S355JR plates at 1,800 mm width and 25 mm thickness for raft foundation reinforcement in Manchester. On arrival, approximately 12 plates measured 1,812 mm width, outside the EN 10029 tolerance band we specified. We raised the non-conformance immediately. To their credit, the supplier acknowledged the issue within 24 hours, arranged collection, and delivered replacement plates within eight working days at no additional cost. The replacement batch was fully compliant. Quality control on the first batch should have caught this, but the after-sales response was professional. We are cautiously open to ordering again.


