Latham Steel, a trusted manufacturer and supplier based in Hamilton, New Zealand, specializes in high-quality SA 283 Grade C sheets and plates. These materials are commonly used for general structural applications and moderate-strength fabrication. Known for its low to intermediate tensile strength, SA 283 Grade C carbon steel boasts excellent weldability, good formability, and reliable performance. Latham Steel guarantees a uniform surface finish, precise dimensions, and strict compliance with ASTM specifications. This steel is perfect for structural components, light-duty pressure vessels, and general construction projects where cost efficiency, ease of fabrication, and consistent mechanical properties are essential.
SA 283 Grade C is composed of controlled amounts of carbon, manganese, sulfur, silicon, and phosphorus. It offers moderate tensile strength and a minimum yield strength that’s ideal for low-stress structural applications. The steel’s good ductility allows for easy bending, forming, and welding using standard fabrication techniques. Its mechanical properties remain stable at room temperature, ensuring uniform hardness and toughness for general engineering tasks. This balanced composition guarantees dependable performance in everyday fabrication and structural applications that don’t require high-pressure or high-temperature resistance.
| Item | Low and Intermediate Tensile Strength Carbon Steel Plates – A283 GR.C |
|---|---|
| Thickness | 5mm-150mm |
| Width | 1000mm-4500mm |
| Length | 3000mm-18000mm |
| C | Mn | P | S | Si | Cu |
| 0.24 | 0.90 | 0.035 | 0.04 | 0.40 0.15-0.40 | 0.20 |
| Tensile strength | Yield strength, min, [MPa] | Elongation in 2″ | Elongation in 8″ |
| 55,000 75,000 psi [380 – 515 MPa] | 30,000psi [205 MPa] | 25% min | 22% min |
We provide products that come with both mill test certificates and third-party test certificates, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
SA 283 Grade C sheets and plates find extensive use in structural engineering, fabrication shops, and the general construction industry. Common applications include building frames, base plates, brackets, machinery parts, and low-pressure storage tanks. This grade is also utilized in bridge components, industrial equipment housings, agricultural machinery, and lightweight pressure vessels. Thanks to its excellent weldability and formability, it’s suitable for a variety of shaped or bent components. SA 283 Grade C provides a cost-effective solution for projects that need reliable moderate-strength materials.
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