Carbon & Mild Steel Plate

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Farwest stocks an extensive ASTM A36/A709 and ABS inventory that meets domestic requirements.

Carbon and mild steel plates and ABS steel plates differ in their intended applications and properties. Carbon steel is primarily composed of iron and carbon, with carbon content ranging from 0.05% to 2.0%. While mild steel, or low carbon steel, contains about 0.05% to 0.25% carbon by weight. Carbon and mild steel plates are versatile and commonly used for structural and general fabrication purposes due to their weldability, machinability, and affordability. These plates are ideal for construction projects, storage tanks, and machinery.

In contrast, ABS (American Bureau of Shipping) steel plates are specifically engineered and certified for use in marine and offshore industries. They are designed to meet stringent standards for strength, durability, making them essential for shipbuilding, hulls, and offshore platforms. The key distinction lies in ABS steel’s enhanced toughness and certification for maritime use, while carbon and mild steel plates are better suited for broader, non-marine applications.

ASTM A36 / A709

Farwest inventories dual grade A36/709 steel plate ranging from 3/16″ to 12″ thick in widths of 48″ to 120″ wide. Standard lengths of 96, 120, 144, 240, and 480 can be sourced or processed to any desired length or width. Farwest’s state-of-the-art Bradbury cut-to-length line can be utilized to reduce scrap by meeting your custom material lengths 3/16″ to 1/2″ coil 48″ to 96″ wide material to 648″ in length. ASTM A36 Steel Plate is a widely used grade of steel for structural purposes. This mild carbon steel incorporates chemical alloys that provide it with desirable qualities, including machinability, ductility, and strength, making it well-suited for building a range of structures.

Typical Physicals
Typical Chemistries

Yield KSI	36
Tensile KSI	58 - 80
Elongation % in 2"	23 Min

C - Carbon	0.25
P - Phosphorus	0.04
S - Sulphur	0.05
Si - Silicon	0.4
Cu - Copper	0.2

ABS Plate (American Bureau of Shipping)

Farwest inventories an ABS steel plate, sizes ranging from 3/16″ to 1″ thick primarily in widths of 96″ to 120″ wide in lengths of 480″ long. Farwest inventories grade A and can competitively source grade B, AH, and DH material mill direct. Farwest will coordinate priming ABS plate to your specifications prior to distribution or processing. Minimum yield for grade A over 1″ is 32 KSI. Higher-strength ABS steel is available in six grades, divided into two strength categories: AH32, DH32, EH32, AH36, DH36, and EH36. The 32 grades possess a yield strength of 45,500 psi (315 MPa) and an ultimate tensile strength ranging from 64,000 to 85,000 psi (440-590 MPa). Meanwhile, the 36 grades feature a yield strength of 51,000 psi (355 MPa) and an ultimate tensile strength between 71,000 and 90,000 psi (490-620 MPa). For more details about ABS standards: (American Bureau of Shipping).

Typical Physicals
Typical Chemistries

Yield KSI	34
Tensile KSI	58 - 71

C - Carbon	0.23
S - Sulphur	0.05
Si - Silicon	0.05