Latham Steel, a reputable manufacturer and supplier based in Hamilton, New Zealand, specializes in high-performance Quenched and Tempered (Q&T) steel sheets and plates. These products are engineered for extreme strength, wear resistance, and heavy-duty applications. The Q&T steel undergoes a rapid quenching process followed by controlled tempering, which results in remarkable hardness, outstanding tensile strength, and excellent impact toughness. Latham Steel is committed to delivering consistent quality, precise thickness control, and dependable mechanical performance, making these plates perfect for mining equipment, construction machinery, transport structures, and high-load engineering systems. With a long service life, superior fatigue resistance, and reliable structural integrity, Q&T steel thrives in harsh, demanding, and abrasive working environments.
Quenched and Tempered steel is typically composed of carbon, manganese, silicon, chromium, molybdenum, nickel, and microalloying elements that enhance hardenability and toughness. After the quenching process, the steel achieves impressive hardness and strength, while tempering helps restore ductility and boost impact resistance. Depending on the grade, Q&T steel can reach incredibly high yield strength levels (up to 1300+ MPa) along with excellent tensile strength and fatigue performance. It shows strong resistance to abrasion, bending forces, and brittle fracture. Despite its hardness, it retains reasonable weldability when proper preheating and heat control are applied. Its reliable performance makes it a top choice for high-stress and wear-intensive applications.
| Standard | ASTM A514/A709 |
|---|---|
| Thickness | 5mm-150mm |
| Width | 1000mm-4500mm |
| Length | 3000mm -18000mm |
| Process | Hot Rolled (HR) |
| Delivery State | Quenched and Tempered |
We provide products that come with both mill test certificates and third-party test certificates, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
Latham Steel is a major manufacturer and a supplier of premium Quenched and Tempered Steel Sheet and Plate in Hamilton, the New Zealand. With specialization in steel solutions, we offer a variety of products including carbon steel, alloy steel, light steel and galvanized steel. Our wide bearing has pipes, pipes, flanges, pipe fittings, forged fittings, sheets and plates. We are famous for our reliable distribution and extraordinary customer service, and are committed to offering high quality steel materials that ensure durability and better performance in different industrial applications. We are committed to skill, and we are your reliable partners for all steel requirements.
Quenched and Tempered steel sheets and plates find extensive use in industries that demand exceptional strength, abrasion resistance, and long-lasting durability. Key applications include mining truck bodies, excavator buckets, crushers, hoppers, and conveyor systems. This material is also utilized in construction machinery, crane booms, lifting equipment, heavy trailers, agricultural machinery, offshore structures, and more.
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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