Carbon A36 in Plate
SPECIFICATIONS: ASTM A 36/ A6 /A709 ASME SA36 / SA6
Castle Metals stocks A36 plate throughout our global distribution and processing network. Our service centers are located throughout the U.S., Canada, Mexico, U.K., France, Singapore, and Shanghai. Customers calling us for A36 plate a lot of times are struggling with production issues. So they ask if Castle can process parts to their specifications. Most of the time, the answer is ¿yes¿, which allows customers to focus on their core business processes.
One of the most popular and widely used steel plates, A36 (ASTM A36, ASME SA36) is a versatile carbon steel with excellent forming and welding characteristics. If A36 plate is carburized first it can be case or flame hardened. Because carbon A36 plate contains low carbon and alloy, it is a stronger and tougher steel ideal for general purpose structures in construction, mining, and agricultural industries.
Chemistry(range or Maximum in %)
Chemistry (range or Maximum in %)
Grade | Thickness | C |
Mn | P |
S |
Si |
Ni |
Cr |
Mo |
ASTM A36 ASME SA36 |
1/4" thru 3/4" | 0.25 | - | 0.04 max | 0.05 max | 0.4 | - | - | - |
>3/4" thru 1-1/2" | .80/1.20 | ||||||||
>1-1/2" thru 2-1/2" | 0.26 | .15/.40 | |||||||
>2-1/2" thru 4" | 0.27 | .85/1.20 | |||||||
>4" thru 8" | 0.29 | ||||||||
>8" thru 24" |