Hull structural steel plate

Grades A, B, D and E at 235 MPa minimum yield, for hull plating, decks and bulkheads.

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
A235 MPa400520 MPa22%Not requiredHeld in stock
B235 MPa400520 MPa22%0 °CCore stock
D235 MPa400520 MPa22%-20 °CMade to order
E235 MPa400520 MPa22%-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
A312 mm1500 / 1800 / 2000 mm6000 / 8000 / 10000 mmHeld in stock
B322 mm1500 / 1800 / 2000 mm6000 / 8000 / 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
B6 mm1500 mm6000 mm
B8 mm1800 mm10000 mm
B10 mm1800 mm10000 mm
B12 mm1800 mm10000 mm
B8 mm2000 mm10000 mm
B10 mm2000 mm10000 mm
B12 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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