Latham Steel, a prominent manufacturer and supplier based in Hamilton, New Zealand, specializes in high-quality SA 285 Grade C sheets and plates designed for low to intermediate pressure applications. This particular grade stands out for its superior strength compared to other SA 285 variants, while still offering excellent weldability and formability for various fabrication tasks. Latham Steel guarantees precise dimensional accuracy, consistent quality, and dependable mechanical performance, making these plates perfect for tanks, boilers, and pressure-containing equipment. Industries favor SA 285 Grade C for its cost-effectiveness and reliable performance in moderate-temperature, non-critical pressure vessel applications.
SA 285 Grade C is a carbon steel that contains carefully controlled amounts of carbon, manganese, silicon, phosphorus, and sulfur. It boasts higher tensile and yield strength than Grades A and B, enhancing structural reliability while ensuring good ductility. This steel is known for its excellent weldability and can be formed using both hot and cold processes. Its mechanical properties remain stable at ambient to moderate temperatures, making it ideal for low-pressure vessels. With a balanced chemical composition and reliable toughness, SA 285 Grade C provides consistent performance in general fabrication and moderate-pressure applications.
Grade : Pressure Vessel Plates, Carbon Steel, Low- and Intermediate-Tensile Strength – A285 GR.A
Width :Â 1500mm-3000mm
Thickness :Â 3mm-600mm
Length :Â 3000mm-11000mm
Production :Â Hot-Rolled (HR)
Heat Treatment :Â Rolled / Normalised/N+T/QT
| Element | C % Max | Mn % Max | P % Max | S % Max |
| Gr C | 0.17 | 0.98 | Max 0.035 | Max 0.035 |
| Mechanical Property SA285 Grade A | Tensile strength, kis [MPa] | Yield strength, min, kis [MPa] | Elongation in under [50mm], min, % | Elongation in 8inch or under [50mm-200mm], min, % |
| SA285 Gr C | 310-450 | 165 | 30 | 27 |
We provide products that come with both mill test certificates and third-party test certificates, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
SA 285 Grade C sheets and plates are commonly utilized in the fabrication of low to intermediate pressure vessels, industrial storage tanks, boilers, and heat-transfer equipment. Their excellent formability makes them suitable for rolled shells, heads, structural components, and welded assemblies in fabrication shops. Various industries, including chemical processing, power generation, petroleum storage, food processing, and general manufacturing, rely on this grade for applications that require moderate strength without the necessity for high-pressure resistance. With its cost-effective nature, SA 285 Grade C is a go-to choice for many manufacturing needs.
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Latham Steel is a leading manufacturer, supplier and exporter of high-quality Carbon Steel, Alloy Steel, Mild Steel and Galvanized Steel products. Our extensive product range includes Pipes, Tubes, Flanges, Pipe Fittings, Forged Fittings, Sheets and Plates, catering to various industries in Hamilton, New Zealand.
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