Knowledge centre
Steel Grade Guides For Procurement Engineers
What the designations mean, what changes between grades and what to state in an enquiry so the quote comes back right the first time.
Grade guide
316 and 316L Stainless Steel Plate Sheet and Coil
What 316 and 316L stainless steel plate means, the role of molybdenum, and the 0.02 mm to 100 mm thickness range we supp
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Grade guide
S355JR S355J0 and S355J2 Structural Steel Plate
What the JR J0 and J2 suffixes mean on S355 plate, the EN 10025 supply condition codes, and the 5 to 150 mm thickness ra
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Grade guide
AH36 DH36 and EH36 Shipbuilding Steel Plate
AH36, DH36, EH36 shipbuilding steel plate for hulls and decks. 5 to 150 mm thickness, anti-rust painted, certified under
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Questions About The Knowledge Centre
Who are these guides written for?
Buyers and engineers who have to pick a grade, defend it at inspection and get it through site acceptance.
Can you supply every grade discussed in the guides?
The grades named in each guide are drawn from what we stock or produce. Send the size and quantity and availability is confirmed per line item.
Can you advise on grade selection?
State the service condition, the code the project is stamped to and the lowest service temperature, and the options can be narrowed down with you.
Not Sure Which Grade The Job Needs
Send the service condition and the code the project is stamped to. The options get narrowed down with you before anything is quoted.