1/2" Carbon Steel Plate

CSN / Usiminas Quality and Traceability Certification. A 1/2" ASTM A36 carbon steel plate(12.70 mm) is ahot rolled thick platewidely used in structural, mechanical and industrial applications. Produced according to the standardsASTM A36 e NBR 6650, offers an excellent balance between mechanical strength, ductility and weldability — making it ideal for metal structures, equipment manufacturing and civil and industrial engineering projects.

Technical characteristics of 1/2" A36 Carbon Steel Plate

With nominal thickness of12.70 mm, thethick plate A36It is manufactured by hot rolling, which ensures good structural uniformity and surface finish. Its versatility allows for easy forming and machining, and it is widely used in riveted, bolted, or welded structural components.

Mechanical and chemical properties

• Rules:ASTM A36 / NBR 6650
• Nominal thickness:1/2" (12.70 mm)
• Yield strength (Fy):≥ 250 MPa (≈ 36 KSI)
• Tensile strength (Fu): 400 – 550 MPa (≈ 58–80 KSI)
• Minimum stretch:20%
• Modulus of elasticity:200 GPa
• Density:7.85 g/cm³
• Typical chemical composition (%): C ≤ 0.26 | Mn 0.60–1.20 | Si ≤ 0.40 | P ≤ 0.04 | S ≤ 0.05

Advantages of ASTM A36 Sheet

• High mechanical strength:ideal for structural and load-bearing applications.
• Excellent weldability:compatible with the main industrial welding processes.
• Excellent conformability:supports precision cutting, bending, beveling, calendering and trimming.
• Durability and versatility:applicable in indoor and outdoor environments, with the possibility of galvanization or painting.
• Guaranteed traceability:certified and supplied by the plantsCSN e Usiminas.

Applications of 1/2" A36 Carbon Steel Plate

A A36 carbon steel plateit is widely used in various industrial and infrastructure sectors:

• Metal construction and building structures
• Industrial tanks and boilers
• Automotive and railway components
• Mining equipment and metal foundations
• Bridges, walkways and oil platforms
• Naval, agricultural and wind energy structures
• Mechanical and capital goods industry

Improvements and industrial processes

A Purchaseoffers the tailor-made supply ofASTM A36 plateswith dimensional accuracy and technical finish, including:

• CNC cutting (plasma, oxyfuel and waterjet)
• Bending, calendering and technical chamfering
• Refining, squaring and precision machining
• Dimensional control and complete traceability

Quality control and certification

AllASTM A36 steel platesare produced according to standardsASTM A6 e NBR 6650, accompanied by chemical and mechanical reports issued by the plantsCSN e UsiminasThis ensures technical compliance, uniform performance and total reliability in structural and industrial applications.

International standards and equivalences

• Brazil: NBR 6650 / NBR 11888 / NBR 5915
• United States:ASTM A36
• Europe:EN 10025 S275JR
• Germany:DIN 17100 St 37-2
• Japan:JIS SS400

Why choose Compraço

• Distributor specialized inASTM A36 heavy and structural plates;
• Technical supply with certification of origin and full traceability;
• Direct partnership with plantsCSN e Usiminas;
• Personalized service and tailor-made supply;
• Quality, resistance and compliance guaranteed.

1/2" ASTM A36 Carbon Steel Plate (12.70 mm)— suitable for structural and industrial applications requiring high strength, reliability, and superior mechanical performance.Purchasesupplies certified and ready-to-use steel throughout the country.