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ASTM A588 steel plate is a high strength, low-alloy (HSLA) steel offering superior weldability, formability, and notch toughness in a weight-saving solution. It is ideal for a variety of applications including bridges, buildings, and construction equipment. This steel plate is available in multiple levels of strength and formability, allowing manufacturers, fabricators, and engineers to select the best possible option for specific construction applications.

A588 steel plate typically comes with a 50-ksi minimum yield strength, with a tensile strength up to 108 ksi, depending on thickness. This grade works well in many industries, including shipbuilding and construction. It also has applications in the automotive, agricultural, and defense sectors.

A588 plate steel is used in a variety of applications, most often in bridges, buildings, and construction projects. It also has uses in various industrial applications, such as in conveyor systems, fan blades, and power generation equipment. This steel’s high strength-to-weight ratio also makes it well suited for transportation applications, especially when weight saving is a major factor.

When selecting ASTM A588 steel plate, fabricators and engineers should consider the chemical composition, tensile strength, and hardenability. These characteristics are necessary for selecting the right type of steel for each specific application. The composition of A588 steel includes carbon, manganese, phosphorous, sulfur, silicon, and copper, depending on the grade selected.

For proper fabrication, ASTM A588 steel plate should be heat treated to create a tougher surface and improved weldability. Heating should include preheating, interpass temperature, and postheating to ensure that the metal is not overheated. Because of the steel’s high strength, fabricators should use the strictest heat treatment standards and the lowest rate of cooling.

On its own, A588 steel requires additional treatments for corrosion protection. It can be painted, galvanized, or powder-coated for an added layer of protection. Adding any layer of treatment to the surface of these plates also lessens their reactivity to the environment and helps them to remain more structurally sound over time.

We offer a variety of plate inventory from ASTM A588 steel. We have plate in grade 50, and it’s offered in different sizes to match the job’s specific needs. When you need high-strength, low-alloy plates delivered on time and on budget, it pays to us first.