Australia Steelplate & Strip Steel Grades
Australia is one of the leading global suppliers of steel and its products. A significant part of the steel production in Australia comes from the steelplate & strip steel grades. Steelplate & strip grades are available in various thicknesses and grades according to the customer’s requirements. These grades vary from low-alloy steels to high-alloy steels, depending upon the tensile strength of the material and its wear and corrosion resistance.
The steelplate & strip steel grades which are used in Australia include mild steels, medium steels, heat treatable steels, wear-resistant steels, corrosion-resistant steels, structural steels, alloy and stainless steels. The most common grades of steel used in Australia are ASTM A106/A36/A572, A36/A573, A516/A572, A588 and A514.
The ASTM A106 grade is a low-alloy steel that is commonly used in the production of steel plate in Australia. It is weldable and formable and is characterized by its reliability and strength. The ASTM A36 grade is a high-strength low-alloy steel that is also used in the production of steel plate in Australia. This grade is strong, wear-resistant and is low in cost, making it an attractive option for many steel-related applications.
The A36/A573 grade is a medium-strength alloy steel and is often used in applications requiring higher yield strength and improved wear-resistance. This grade is low in cost and is relatively easy to work with. The medium steel A516/A572 grade is somewhat more corrosion-resistant than the A36/A573 grade and is often used when greater weathering and corrosion resistance are desired. The alloy steel A588 grade is corrosion-resistant and weldable and is used in applications requiring high strength and durability.
Finally, the A514grade is a high-alloy steel which is designed to be formable and has exceptional wear-resistance. It is often used in high-performance applications such as machinery and tooling that require a high degree of toughness and superior weldability.
Steelplate & strip steel grades are used in a wide range of applications and help to provide a variety of high-performance solutions. Whether it is in the form of ASTM grades or A572 grade alloy steel, the Australian steel industry must produce steel plate grades in a variety of thicknesses and grades in order to meet the varying needs of the global market.
