Weathering Steel Plate
Product Description
ASTM A588 specifies high strength low alloy weathering steel for structural purposes, it includes 4 grades: Grade A, Grade B, Grade C, Grade K. For it has protective oxide film on steel surface, compared with ASTM A36 and ASTM A572-50, it has better corrosion resistant characteristic, use ASTM A588 steel plate instead of common carbon steel will make the structure lighter for it has higher strength. It has many application fields: outdoor sculptures, cranes, bridges, rail cars, transmission towers, highway poles, and shipbuilding.L. V. Overseas specializes in weathering steel plates, with years of project experience, we supply high-quality ASTM A588 steel plates with the best service.
Weathering steel, best-known under the trademark Weathering Steel B steel and sometimes written without the hyphen as “Weathering Steel B”, is a group of steel alloys which were developed to obviate the need for painting, and form a stable rust-like appearance if exposed to the weather for several years. United States Steel Corporation (USS) holds the registered trademark on the name Weathering Steel are in common production and use.
Typical Applications
Architectural Applications(bridges and open-frame buildings)
Weldability
Good
Related material specifications
Specification of Corten Steel Plates:
HSN Code |
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72083740-Above 10mm72083740- Above 6mm72083840 -Above 4mm |
Type |
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steel plate, steel sheet, mild steel sheet, carbon steel sheet, cladding wall, wall panel, panel, facade |
Standard |
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ASTM A588, A242 |
Material |
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Corten A, Corten B, S355J0WP, S355J0W, S355J2W, A588 Grade A, A588 Grade B, A588 Grade C, A242 Type 1, SA588 Grade A, SA588 Grade B, SA588 Grade C |
Thickness |
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0.3-500mm |
Width |
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10-3500mm |
Length |
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2m, 2.44m, 3m, 6m, 8m, 12m, or rolled, etc |
Availability
A588 – A588 Grade A, A588 Grade B, A588 Grade C, A588 Grade K
Key features
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Nice corrosion resistance
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Good abrasion resistance
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Low magnetism
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Long working life
Cut to size capability
We can cut from one off blanks to the largest production run for immediate or just in time deliveries.
Corrosion Resistance
Very Good
Machinability
Good / fair.
Weathering steel plate specifications
ASTM A588 |
GermanyDIN,WNr |
EnglandBS |
ItalyUNI |
EuropeEN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Grade A |
WTSt 52-3 |
WR 50 C |
Fe 510 D2K1 |
S355J2G1W |
Chemical Composition (weight %)
| Steel Grade | C | Mn | P | S | Si | Cu | Ni | Cr | V | Mo | Nb |
| A588 Grade A | ≤0.19 | 0.80-1.25 | ≤0.04 | ≤0.05 | 0.3-0.65 | 0.25-0.40 | ≤0.40 | 0.4-0.65 | 0.02-0.10 | – | – |
| A588 Grade B | ≤0.20 | 0.75-1.35 | ≤0.04 | ≤0.05 | 0.15-0.50 | 0.20-0.40 | ≤0.50 | 0.4-0.70 | 0.01-0.10 | – | – |
| A588 Grade C | ≤0.15 | 0.8-1.35 | ≤0.04 | ≤0.05 | 0.15-0.40 | 0.20-0.50 | 0.25-0.50 | 0.3-0.50 | 0.01-0.10 | – | – |
| A588 Grade K | ≤0.17 | 0.5-1.20 | ≤0.04 | ≤0.05 | 0.25-0.50 | 0.30-0.50 | ≤0.40 | 0.4-0.70 | – | ≤0.10 | 0.005-0.50 |