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U Type Sheet Pile: The Preferred Solution for Southeast Asia’s Infrastructure Development

Hot Rolled Steel Piles are indispensable in civil engineering, widely used in numerous building structures such as ports, flood control facilities, foundation pits, and underground and above-ground infrastructure. Among all types of sheet piles, U-shaped sheet piles (or simply U sheet piles) are highly popular due to their excellent structural efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and construction flexibility.

As a leading steel supplier, Royal Steel Group offers high-quality U-shaped sheet piles that meet international standards and Southeast Asian market sourcing practices.

ASTM A588 JIS A5528 U Steel Sheet Pile

Types of Steel Sheet Piles

Carbon Steel Sheet Piles are typically classified as follows:

Cross-section shape
U-shaped and Z-shaped, straight web and cap-shaped.

U-shaped sheet piles dominate the global market due to their high-strength interlocking and moment of inertia.

Manufacturing process

Hot-rolled sheet piles—high strength, compact structure, suitable for permanent and heavy-duty projects.
Cold-formed sheet piles—an affordable temporary solution.

Material standards

Most products are manufactured using carbon steel and conform to the following international standards:
ASTM A328
JIS A5528 (SY295 / SY390 / SYW295 / SYW390)
GB/T 29654-2013 (Q235 / Q345 / Q390)

Carbon steel sheet piles continue to be favored due to their excellent weldability, strength, and cost-effectiveness.

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U-shaped Steel Sheet Piles: Materials and General Specifications

Material Overview

U-shaped steel sheet piles are manufactured using the following structural carbon steel grades:
ASTM A328
JIS SY295 / SY390 / SYW295 / SYW390
Q235 / Q345 / Q390

In the Southeast Asian market, corrosion resistance is crucial due to tropical humidity and coastal salinity. Therefore, the surface of the steel sheet piles is hot-dip galvanized or coated with an anti-corrosion coating.

Popular Sizes in Southeast Asia

Sourcing trends in Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, and Singapore reflect a surge in demand for the following sizes:
Width: 400mm (for easy transport and value preservation)
Height: 140mm – 360mm
Thickness: 8mm – 12mm (high strength and cost-effective)
Length: 6m / 9m / 12m / 15m (customizable up to 24m)

The 400mm wide series has become a top seller due to its compatibility with local vibratory hammer equipment and its popularity in the temporary engineering market.

Key Applications in Southeast Asia

Port and Dock Construction
The booming coastal economy of Southeast Asia provides a stable supply of hot-rolled U-shaped sheet piles for construction, widely used in dock walls, retaining walls, and breakwaters. Buyers tend to choose sheet piles conforming to JIS SY295/SY390 or ASTM standards, which are suitable for marine environments.

Flood Control and Hydraulic Engineering
Frequent flooding in some areas has driven sales of medium-thickness (8-10 mm) U type steel sheet piles, which are easy to install quickly and have reliable water retention capabilities.

Urban Infrastructure Support
Rapid urbanization has driven demand for sheet piles in areas such as subway construction, basement retaining walls, and underground parking lots. Temporary projects typically use reusable hot-rolled sheet piles, while permanent projects require higher-strength sheet piles, such as SY390.

Industrial and Environmental Projects
Power plants, chemical plants, and wastewater treatment plants are now springing up everywhere. Singapore and other regions require compliance with EN 10248 (S270GP / S355GP) or JIS A5523 standards.

Southeast Asian Procurement Habits

Steel buyers in Southeast Asia typically focus on:

✔ International standard compliance (JIS / ASTM / EN)
✔ Competitive pricing with stable supply
✔ Corrosion-resistant treatment
✔ Custom lengths & fast delivery
✔ Complete mill test certificates

Reliable suppliers with strong export experience are highly preferred.

Royal Steel Group – Your Trusted U Sheet Pile Partner

We strictly follow international production standards and offer:

✔ 400mm / 500mm / 600mm width series
✔ Custom length production
✔ Hot-dip galvanizing & epoxy coating
✔ Full inspection documentation
✔ Fast delivery for Southeast Asian markets

With extensive export experience in Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, and Singapore, we understand regional project requirements and procurement expectations.

If you are sourcing reliable U Sheet Piles for port construction, flood control, or infrastructure development, Royal Steel Group is ready to support your project with high-quality products and competitive solutions.

 

Let’s build stronger foundations together.

ROYAL GROUP

Address

Kangsheng development industry zone,
Wuqing district, Tianjin city, China.

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sales01@royalsteelgroup.com

Phone

Sales Manager: +8613652091506

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Monday-Sunday: 24-hour Service

Post time: Feb-26-2026