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Hot rolled plate & coil
ASTM A36 hot rolled steel plate
Hot rolled structural plate enquiries to ASTM A36. Include thickness, cut size and the inspection documentation required by your project.
- Product form
- Plate
- Surface / finish
- Hot rolled
- Grade / standard
- ASTM A36 / A36M
Product details
Hot rolled structural plate enquiries to ASTM A36. Include thickness, cut size and the inspection documentation required by your project.
This specification is available for enquiry. Supply scope, dimensions and lead time must be confirmed with our team before ordering.
Cutting & fabrication
Specify the final plate size and downstream cutting or welding process.
Thickness & flatness
Define nominal thickness and the tolerances your fabrication requires.
Material documentation
Match the requested material standard with the inspection document.
Typical application
Structural fabrication
Structural fabrication, equipment and general plate work.
Explore applicationsProduct specifications
| Product form | Plate |
|---|---|
| Grade / standard | ASTM A36 / A36M |
| Thickness | 1.5–200 mm |
| Width | 600–4,000 mm |
| Manufacturing process | Hot rolled |
| Surface | As-rolled steel surface with oxide scale |
| Cut length | 1,000–12,000 mm; custom cut lengths by agreement |
| Dimensional tolerances | To the agreed grade, standard and order specification |
| Order quantity & availability | Confirmed for the selected specification in the quotation |
| Edge condition | Mill edge or trimmed edge, confirmed with the order |
| Inspection document | Request heat / coil identification and material test results |
| Packaging | Moisture protection, steel strapping and agreed edge protection |
| Dispatch documents | Packing list and product identification matched to the order |
| Delivery condition | As rolled; normalized or other grade-permitted condition when specified |
Ranges vary with grade, finish and order specification. Confirm the required dimensions, coating and availability in your quotation.
ASTM A36 plate — heat analysis
| Plate thickness (in.) | C max. % | Mn % | P max. % | S max. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ≤⅜ | 0.25 | Not specified | 0.04 | 0.05 |
| >⅜–1½ | 0.25 | 0.80–1.20 | 0.04 | 0.05 |
| >1½–2½ | 0.26 | 0.80–1.20 | 0.04 | 0.05 |
| >2½–4 | 0.27 | 0.85–1.20 | 0.04 | 0.05 |
| >4 | 0.29 | 0.85–1.20 | 0.04 | 0.05 |
Plate chemistry reproduced on the supplier’s inch-based thickness bands. Copper, when copper-bearing steel is ordered: 0.20% minimum. Silicon and other requirements follow the ordered specification.
ASTM A36 — mechanical properties
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Tensile strength | 400–550 MPa | 58,000–79,800 psi |
| Yield strength, minimum | 250 MPa | 36,300 psi |
| Elongation, 200 mm / 8 in. gauge length | 20% | 20% |
| Elongation, 50 mm / 2 in. gauge length | 23% | 23% |
ASTM A36 only. Elongation depends on specimen gauge length, product dimensions and the ordered specification; values do not apply to Q235B or EN grades.
ASTM A36 — physical and elastic properties
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Density | 7.85 g/cm³ | 0.284 lb/in³ |
| Elastic modulus | 200 GPa | 29,000 ksi |
| Bulk modulus | 140 GPa | 20,300 ksi |
| Poisson’s ratio | 0.260 | 0.260 |
| Shear modulus | 79.3 GPa | 11,500 ksi |
Typical room-temperature reference properties, not additional guaranteed acceptance tests. Apply to A36 material only.
Surface & processing requirements
Include the downstream process in your enquiry so that the material, dimensions and surface can be reviewed together.
| Cut-to-size requirements | Final length and width, cutting method and edge condition. |
|---|---|
| Forming / fabrication | Describe the downstream forming, pressing, profiling or fabrication operation. |
| Finishing requirements | State whether material will be painted, coated or otherwise finished after delivery. |
| Plate / sheet handling | Confirm lifting method, stack height and protection of edges and surfaces. |
Production & processing
Define the material and the downstream process together. Cutting, slitting or finishing requirements should form part of the order specification.
Material review
Grade, dimensions and surface requirements are checked against the enquiry.
Processing scope
Agree cutting, slitting or forming requirements and the finished product tolerances.
Order inspection
Define acceptance criteria, identification and the requested documentation.
Stock & warehouse
Hot rolled, galvanized and color coated material in warehouse settings. Ask our team to confirm current availability for your grade, dimensions and quantity.
Quality inspection & documentation
Agree the acceptance criteria and required documents before confirming your order.
- Material identificationGrade, standard and requested test documentation.
- Dimensions & surfaceThickness, width, finish and agreed tolerances.
- Order documentsProduct identification, packing list and inspection scope.
Packaging & shipment
Tell us how the material will be transported, unloaded and stored. Specify moisture protection, edge protection, package weight and destination with your enquiry.
| Protection | Moisture barrier, edge protection and surface protection as agreed. |
|---|---|
| Unit weight | Specify the coil or bundle weight for your unloading equipment. |
| Identification | Product, grade, dimensions and order reference on the agreed packing list. |
| Delivery | Confirm destination, transport method and delivery terms in the quotation. |
Certificates & verification documents
Request the original document issued for the supplying company, product scope and order. Material test reports and conformity documents are checked against the named holder, issuing body and validity period.
| Material test report | Heat or coil number, ordered grade, chemical composition and mechanical test results. |
|---|---|
| Inspection document | Specify the required EN 10204 document type and inspection scope in the enquiry. |
| Conformity documents | Request an original copy showing the issuing body, holder, number, applicable scope and validity. |
Frequently asked questions
What should I include in my enquiry?
Send the product, grade or standard, dimensions, quantity, required finish and destination. Describe the end use if the specification is still being developed.
Can I request a particular size or finish?
Yes, include your required size and finish in the enquiry. Availability and any processing requirements must be confirmed in the quotation.
How are minimum order and lead time confirmed?
They depend on grade, dimensions, processing and quantity. We confirm them for the particular order rather than publish one figure for every product.
What documents should I request?
State the material test document, inspection scope and other purchasing documents required for your project. Agree these with the order.
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