Thick 5/16" Carbon Steel Sheet

CSN/Usiminas Quality and Traceability Certification. A 5/16" carbon steel plate ASTM A36 (8 mm) is a hot-rolled thick plate With excellent mechanical strength, good formability and weldability. Manufactured in accordance with standards. ASTM A36 e NBR 6650, is a versatile steel widely used in structural, industrial and mechanical applications, being ideal for projects requiring high durability and dimensional precision.

Technical characteristics of 5/16" A36 Carbon Steel Sheet

With a nominal thickness of 8 mma A36 thick sheet It is hot-rolled, which ensures good structural uniformity and excellent ductility. The material is suitable for cutting, bending, rolling, chamfering, and machining, offering reliable performance in structural and industrial projects. It is supplied in flat sheets or coils, according to customer needs.

Mechanical and chemical properties

• Standards: ASTM A36 / NBR 6650
• Nominal thickness: 5/16" (8 mm)
• Yield point (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 Steel Plate

• High versatility: Suitable for metal structures, tanks and industrial components.
• Excellent weldability: Compatible with all major welding processes (MIG, TIG, submerged arc, coated electrode).
• Excellent conformability: It allows for precise bending, cutting, and rolling with low operating costs.
• Durability and performance: Ideal for indoor and outdoor environments, it can be painted or galvanized.
• Certified supply: full traceability, originating from CSN e Usiminas.

Applications of 5/16" A36 Carbon Steel Sheet

A 5/16" A36 carbon steel sheet It is widely used in the manufacture of metal parts and structures, such as:

• Industrial metal buildings and structures
• Platforms, bridges and walkways
• Tanks, boilers and pressure vessels
• Pipes, flanges and metal supports
• Automotive and railway components
• Agricultural and mining equipment
• Naval and offshore structures
• Wind and hydroelectric power projects

Industrial processing and refinements

A I'm buying it provides technical support for A36 sheets Customized, with high-precision industrial processing:

• CNC cutting (plasma, oxyfuel and waterjet)
• Bending and calendering
• Technical chamfer and trimming
• Squaring and dimensional control
• Machining and preparation for welding

Quality control and certification

All ASTM A36 plates provided by I'm buying it They follow rigorous quality and inspection standards as ASTM A6 e NBR 6650Each batch is accompanied by chemical and mechanical reports issued by the plants, guaranteeing complete traceability and technical performance according to specifications.

International standards and equivalencies

• 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 specializing in thick and structural plates ASTM A36;
• Direct partnership with the plants CSN e Usiminas;
• Customized technical supply and complete processing;
• Quality control, traceability and certified reports;
• Nationwide service with excellent logistics and reliability.

Carbon Steel Plate 5/16" ASTM A36 (8 mm) — Hot-rolled structural steel, suitable for industrial and construction applications requiring strength, precision, and proven performance. I'm buying it It provides certified and ready-to-use sheets throughout the country.