Product Overview
Shipbuilding Steel Plate is manufactured for hull structures, offshore platforms, and marine engineering applications requiring certified structural performance and reliable weldability.
Produced in accordance with international marine standards and approved classification society specifications, these plates provide consistent mechanical properties, excellent low-temperature toughness, and dependable fabrication performance.




Grade & Application Guide
|
Grade Category |
Steel Grade |
Yield Strength (MPa) |
Impact Test Temp (°C) |
Primary Application |
|
Normal Strength |
Grade A / B / D / E |
≥ 235 |
+20°C to -40°C |
Inland vessels, general hull structures |
|
High Strength |
AH36 / DH36 / EH36 AH40 / DH40 / EH40 |
≥ 355 ≥ 390 |
0°C to -40°C |
Container ships, bulk carriers, tankers, offshore platforms |
|
Extreme Cold / Ice Grade |
FH36 / FH40 |
≥ 355 / 390 |
-60°C |
Icebreakers, Arctic marine engineering |




Product Specifications & Class Approvals
- Classification Approvals: ABS, DNV, LR, BV, RINA, NK, KR, CCS
- Steel Grades (Normal Strength): Grade A, Grade B, Grade D, Grade E
- Steel Grades (High Strength): AH36, DH36, EH36, FH36, AH40, DH40, EH40
- Thickness Range: 6 mm – 150 mm
- Width Range: 1,500 mm – 4,200 mm
- Length Range: 6,000 mm – 18,000 mm
- Delivery Conditions: As Rolled (AR), Normalized (N), TMCP, Quenched & Tempered (QT)








Core Performance & Technical Data
Low-Temperature Impact Toughness
Performance: Charpy V-notch impact energy consistently exceeds 47 J at temperatures down to -40°C (Grade EH36/FH36), preventing brittle fracture in harsh oceanic conditions.
Process: TMCP combined with Nb-V-Ti fine-grain micro-alloying.
Weldability & Cold Crack Resistance
Performance: Carbon equivalent Ceq ≤0.38% (Pcm ≤0.22%).
Process: Low carbon composition enables high-heat-input welding without cold cracking, cutting pre-heating time and labor costs.
Dimensional Precision & Surface Quality
Performance: Thickness tolerance within ± 0.3 mm (exceeds EN 10029 Class B); flatness ≤3 mm/m.
Process: Automatic Gauge Control (AGC) and 11-roll heavy precision levelers ensure accurate fit-up during hull construction.












Processing & Fabrication Services
Precision Cutting: Flame, plasma, and laser cutting to custom dimensions or CAD drawings.
Edge Preparation: Beveling (V, X, Y-grooves) for direct welding readiness at shipyards.
Surface Treatment: Shot-blasting (Sa 2.5) and automatic shop priming (15–25 μm epoxy/zinc primer).
Testing Services: Z-direction testing (Z15/Z25/Z35), Charpy impact test, and bend test under third-party supervision.




Quality Control Protocol
Ultrasonic Testing (UT): 100% non-destructive testing per ASTM A578 Level SEL 1/SEL 2 or EN 10160 to guarantee no internal delamination.
Full Heat Traceability: Every plate is hard-stamped with the heat number, batch number, and classification society stamp.
Mill Test Certificate (MTC): Fully compliant with EN 10204 3.1 or EN 10204 3.2 (Third-party countersigned by ABS, DNV, LR, etc.).
Third-Party Inspection: Factory access provided for SGS, Bureau Veritas, or customer-appointed surveyors prior to loading.


Supply Capacity & Reliability
18+ Years Industry Expertise: Continuous supply to global marine and engineering projects with proven operational reliability.
250,000-Ton Ready Stock: Maintained across 7 strategic nationwide distribution centers for immediate dispatch and reduced lead times.
Certified Quality & Environmental Systems: Fully audited and compliant with ISO 9001 (Quality Management) and ISO 14001 (Environmental Management) standards.







Packaging & Export Logistics
Surface Protection: Shot-blasting (Sa 2.5) and shop primer coating (15–25 μm) available upon request.
Bundling & Marking: Rust-proof oil coating, heavy-duty steel strap binding, edge protectors, and waterproof plastic wrapping for break-bulk ocean freight.
Port Loading: Direct access to major international deep-water ports; experienced in bulk vessel stowage and containerized flat-rack loading.



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