Latham Steel is a trusted manufacturer and supplier based in Hamilton, New Zealand, known for providing top-notch SA 285 Grade C sheets and plates. These materials are perfect for low- to intermediate-pressure applications. This particular carbon steel grade strikes a great balance between strength, weldability, and formability, making it ideal for general fabrication and non-critical pressure vessel construction. Latham Steel guarantees consistent surface quality, precise dimensions, and adherence to international standards, ensuring that their materials perform reliably in moderate-temperature settings. Industries often choose SA 285 Grade C for its cost-effectiveness and dependable structural properties, especially for tanks, boilers, and pressure-retaining equipment.
SA 285 Grade C is crafted with controlled levels of carbon, manganese, silicon, phosphorus, and sulfur, all aimed at delivering good strength while ensuring excellent ductility. When compared to Grades A and B, Grade C stands out with its higher tensile and yield strength, enhancing reliability in various fabrications. This steel grade is versatile, supporting both hot and cold forming processes, and showcases strong weldability with standard techniques. It performs consistently well at ambient to moderate temperatures, offering adequate toughness and uniform hardness. The well-balanced composition makes SA 285 Grade C a go-to choice for applications that require moderate strength and easy fabrication.
| Item | Pressure Vessel Plates, Carbon Steel, Low- and Intermediate-Tensile Strength – A285 GR.C |
|---|---|
| Thickness | 5mm-150mm |
| Width | 1000mm-4500mm |
| Length | 3000mm-18000mm |
| C | Mn | P | S | Si | Cu | Al | Cr | Ni | Mo | Nb | Ti |
| 0.16 | 0.4/1.2 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.35 | 0.3 | 0.02 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.08 | 0.01 | 0.03 |
| Tensile strength | Yield strength, min | Elongation in under [50mm] |
| 380-515 MPa | 205 MPa | 27% 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 285 Grade C sheets and plates find extensive use in low- and intermediate-pressure applications across a variety of industries. You’ll commonly see them in storage tanks, low-pressure boilers, welded pressure vessels, and heat-transfer equipment. Fabrication shops favor this grade for rolled shell sections, heads, structural elements, and welded assemblies due to its outstanding formability. It’s also widely used in chemical processing, oil storage systems, power plants, food processing equipment, and general industrial construction. With its dependable characteristics, SA 285 Grade C is a reliable choice for many applications where moderate strength and ease of fabrication are key.
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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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