Latham Steel, a top-notch manufacturer and supplier based in Hamilton, New Zealand, specializes in high-quality S355MC steel sheets and plates designed for demanding, high-strength, cold-forming applications. S355MC is a thermomechanically rolled structural steel that stands out for its impressive toughness, excellent bendability, and reliable performance during fabrication. Latham Steel guarantees precise thickness control, a consistent surface finish, and full compliance with EN 10149-2 standards, making these plates perfect for the automotive, engineering, and structural sectors. With its unique blend of strength, formability, and weldability, S355MC is ideal for creating lightweight yet durable components for challenging industrial projects.
S355MC steel is crafted with low carbon content and a mix of alloying elements like manganese, phosphorus, sulfur, and microalloying additions such as niobium, titanium, or vanadium. It boasts a minimum yield strength of 355 MPa and impressive tensile strength, thanks to the thermomechanical rolling process. This material offers high impact resistance, outstanding cold-formability, and stable performance during bending and shaping. S355MC also maintains good weldability when proper techniques are used and features uniform hardness and refined grain structure. Its mechanical properties make it perfect for fabricating strong yet lightweight components for high-performance applications.
| Item | High Tensile Steel Plate – EN 10149-2 / WNR. 1.0984 |
|---|---|
| Standard | ASTM, ASME and API |
| Size | 0.5 mm – 200 mm |
| Thickness range | 2.4mm-16mm |
| Width range | 900mm-1850mm |
| Length | 2000mm to 12000mm |
| Process of Manufacturing | Hot-Rolled (HR) |
| Hardness | Soft, Hard, Half Hard, Quarter Hard, Spring Hard etc. |
| Grade | C max | Si max | Mn max | P max | S max | AL max | Nb max | V max | Ti max |
| S550MC | 0.12 | 0.50 | 1.8 | 0.025 | 0.015 | 0.015 | 0.09 | 0.2 | 0.15 |
| Grade | ReH-Minimun yield strength(Mpa) | Rm-Tensile strength(Mpa) | Nominal thickness(mm) | A-Minimum elongation Lo=5,65√So(%) | Nominal thickness(mm) | A-Minimum elongation Lo=Lo=80mm(%) |
| EN 10149-2 S700MC | 550 | 600-760 | From3 | 14 | to3 | 12 |
We provide products that come with both mill test certificates and third-party test certificates, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
S355MC steel sheets and plates find their place in various industries that demand high-strength materials with exceptional cold-forming capabilities. You’ll commonly see them in automotive frames, chassis components, wheel housings, and structural reinforcements. They’re also utilized in crane booms, lifting equipment, trailers, truck bodies, agricultural machinery, and lightweight construction elements. The steel’s impressive strength-to-weight ratio makes it an excellent choice for manufacturing high-load parts that need to be durable without being overly heavy. With dependable weldability, S355MC is a go-to material for a wide range of applications.
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