Learn About the Latest ASTM A283 Steel Plate/Sheet Price, Specifications and Dimensions.
ASTM A283 Structural Steel Plate/Sheet – Ideal for Bridges & Buildings
| Item | Details |
| Material Standard | ASTM A283 |
| Grade | Grade A, GradeB, Grade C, Grade D |
| Typical Width | 1,000 mm – 2,500 mm |
| Typical Length | 6,000 mm – 12,000 mm (customizable) |
| Tensile Strength | 380–620 MPa (55–90 ksi) |
| Yield Strength | 283-415 MPa (41-60 ksi) |
| Advantage | Good Weldability, Easy to Process, Economical and Durable |
| Quality Inspection | Ultrasonic Testing (UT), Magnetic Particle Testing (MPT), ISO 9001, SGS/BV Third-Party Inspection |
| Application | Engineering Fields Including building Structures, Bridges, Ships, Industrial Equipment, and Light Machinery Processing. |
Chemical Composition (Typical Range)
ASTM A283 Steel Plate/Sheet Chemical Composition
| Element | C (Carbon) | Mn (Manganese) | P (Phosphorus) | S (Sulfur) | Si (Silicon) |
| Content Range | ≤ 0.25% | ≤ 1.4% | ≤ 0.04% | ≤ 0.05% | 0.15–0.40% |
ASTM A283 Steel Plate/Sheet Mechanical Property
| Grade | Yield Strength | Tensile Strength | Applicable Thickness Range |
| Grade A | 41 ksi (≈ 285 MPa) | 55–70 ksi (≈ 380–485 MPa) | 3–50 mm |
| Grade B | 50 ksi (≈ 345 MPa) | 60–75 ksi (≈ 415–515 MPa) | 3–50 mm |
| Grade C | 55 ksi (≈ 380 MPa) | 70–85 ksi (≈ 480–585 MPa) | 3–50 mm |
| Grade D | 60 ksi (≈ 415 MPa) | 75–90 ksi (≈ 520–620 MPa) | 3–50 mm |
ASTM A283 Steel Plate/Sheet Sizes
| Parameter | Range |
| Thickness | 2 mm – 200 mm |
| Width | 1,000 mm – 2,500 mm |
| Length | 6,000 mm – 12,000 mm (custom sizes available) |
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1. Raw Material Preparation
Selection of pig iron, scrap steel, and alloying elements.
3. Continuous Casting
Casting into slabs or blooms for further rolling.
5. Heat Treatment (Optional)
Normalizing or annealing to improve toughness and uniformity.
7. Cutting & Packaging
Shearing or sawing to size, anti-rust treatment, and delivery preparation.
2. Melting & Refining
Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) or Basic Oxygen Furnace (BOF)
Desulfurization, deoxidation, and chemical composition adjustment.
4. Hot Rolling
Heating → Rough Rolling → Finishing Rolling → Cooling
6. Inspection & Testing
Chemical composition, mechanical properties, and surface quality.
ASTM A283 carbon steel plate is a versatile structural steel widely used in construction and industrial projects due to its good weldability, formability, and cost-effectiveness. Common applications include:
Building Structures:
Beams, columns, supports, warehouses, and factory buildings
Bridges & Civil Engineering: Light to medium-duty bridges, guardrails, and supporting structures
Shipbuilding & Transportation Equipment: Ship hulls, vehicle bodies, and shipping containers
Pressure Vessels & Industrial Equipment: Low-pressure vessels, storage tanks, and general industrial components
Other Applications: General mechanical fabrication and light structural components
Summary:
ASTM A283 steel plate is ideal for light to medium structural applications, offering ease of fabrication, weldability, and economic efficiency.
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2) Over 5,000 tons of stock in stock, with a wide variety of sizes
3) Inspected by authoritative organizations such as CCIC, SGS, BV, and TUV, with standard seaworthy packaging
| No. | Inspection Item | Description / Requirements | Tools Used |
| 1 | Document Review | Verify MTC, material grade, standards (ASTM/EN/GB), heat number, batch, size, quantity, chemical & mechanical properties. | MTC, order documents |
| 2 | Visual Inspection | Check for cracks, folds, inclusions, dents, rust, scale, scratches, pits, waviness, edge quality. | Visual check, flashlight, magnifier |
| 3 | Dimensional Inspection | Measure thickness, width, length, flatness, edge squareness, angle deviation; confirm tolerances meet ASTM A6/EN 10029/GB standards. | Caliper, tape measure, steel ruler, ultrasonic thickness gauge |
| 4 | Weight Verification | Compare actual weight with theoretical weight; confirm within allowable tolerance (typically ±1%). | Weighing scale, weight calcula |
1. Stacked Bundles
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Steel plates are stacked neatly by size.
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Wooden or steel spacers are placed between layers.
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Bundles are secured with steel straps.
2. Crate or Pallet Packaging
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Small-size or high-grade plates can be packed in wooden crates or on pallets.
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Moisture-proof materials like rust-preventive paper or plastic film can be added inside.
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Suitable for export and easy handling.
3. Bulk Shipping
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Large plates may be transported by ship or truck in bulk.
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Wooden pads and protective materials are used to prevent collision.
Stable cooperation with shipping companies such as MSK, MSC, COSCO efficiently logistics service chain, logistics service chain are we to your satisfaction.
We follow the standards of quality management system ISO9001 in all procedure, and have strict control from packaging material purchase to transport vehicle scheduling. This guarantees the H-beams from the factory all the way to the project site, helping you build on a solid foundation for a trouble free project!
1. What is ASTM A283 steel plate?
ASTM A283 is a low-carbon, mild carbon structural steel plate with good weldability, formability, and economic efficiency. It is commonly used in construction, bridges, shipbuilding, and light industrial structures.
2. What are the key features of ASTM A283 steel plate?
Good weldability and ease of fabrication
Low to medium strength suitable for light to medium structural applications
Economical and cost-effective
Can be coated or painted for enhanced corrosion resistance
3. Can ASTM A283 steel plate be welded?
Yes, it has excellent weldability due to its low carbon content, suitable for MIG, TIG, and submerged arc welding.
4. How to select the right grade of ASTM A283 steel plate?
Grade A: General light-duty applications
Grade B & C: Moderate structural applications
Grade D: Highest strength within A283 for heavier-duty structures
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