Higher-strength hull plate

AH32, DH32 and EH32 at 315 MPa, AH36, DH36 and EH36 at 355 MPa minimum yield, for higher-strength hull structures.

Hull steel grades

Mechanical properties to IACS UR W11. Chemical composition and impact energy are stated on the mill test certificate supplied with every shipment.

GradeMin. yield ReHTensile RmElongation A5Impact test temp.Availability
AH32315 MPa440570 MPa22%0 °CStock / to order
DH32315 MPa440570 MPa22%-20 °CMade to order
EH32315 MPa440570 MPa22%-40 °CMade to order
AH36355 MPa490630 MPa21%0 °CCore stock
DH36355 MPa490630 MPa21%-20 °CMade to order
EH36355 MPa490630 MPa21%-40 °CMade to order

How to read this table

Impact energy in joules is not listed here because it varies with plate thickness and specimen orientation. The value that governs your order is the one on the mill test certificate, issued per heat.

Stock dimensions

Sizes held in stock. Anything outside this range is rolled to order; send the requirement for a lead time.

GradeThicknessWidthsLengthsAvailability
AH32522 mm1800 / 2000 mm8000 / 10000 mmStock / to order
AH36522 mm1800 / 2000 mm8000 / 10000 mmCore stock

Plate on the ground right now

Specific sizes currently in the warehouse, released in 3 to 7 days from order confirmation.

GradeThicknessWidthLength
AH368 mm1800 mm10000 mm
AH3610 mm1800 mm10000 mm
AH3612 mm1800 mm10000 mm
AH368 mm2000 mm10000 mm
AH3610 mm2000 mm10000 mm
AH3612 mm2000 mm10000 mm

Classification society approvals

Approvals are held with the nine classification societies below. Certificates are available on request, and material is released with the mill test certificate for the relevant heat.

  • CCS
  • ABS
  • DNV
  • GL
  • BV
  • LR
  • RINA
  • KR
  • NK

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