5/16" Thick Carbon Steel Plate

CSN / Usiminas Quality and Traceability Certification. A 5/16" ASTM A36 carbon steel plate(8 mm) is ahot rolled thick platewith excellent mechanical strength, good formability and weldability. Produced according to standardsASTM 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 accuracy.

Technical characteristics of 5/16" A36 Carbon Steel Plate

With nominal thickness of8 mm, thethick plate A36It is hot-rolled, ensuring good structural uniformity and excellent ductility. The material is suitable for cutting, bending, calendering, beveling, and machining, offering reliable performance in structural and industrial projects. It is supplied in smooth sheets or coils, depending on the customer's needs.

Mechanical and chemical properties

• Rules:ASTM A36 / NBR 6650
• Nominal thickness:5/16" (8 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 versatility:suitable for metal structures, tanks and industrial components.
• Excellent weldability:compatible with all major welding processes (MIG, TIG, submerged arc, stick electrode).
• Excellent conformability:allows folds, cuts and calendering with precision and low operating costs.
• Durability and performance:ideal for indoor and outdoor environments, and can be painted or galvanized.
• Certified supply:full traceability, originating fromCSN e Usiminas.

Applications of 5/16" A36 Carbon Steel Plate

A 5/16" A36 carbon steel plateIt 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
• Metal pipes, flanges and supports
• Automotive and railway components
• Agricultural and mining equipment
• Naval and offshore structures
• Wind and hydroelectric power projects

Improvements and industrial processes

A Purchasecarries out the technical supply ofA36 sheetstailor-made, with high-precision industrial processing:

• CNC cutting (plasma, oxyfuel and waterjet)
• Folding and calendering
• Technical chamfering and refining
• Squaring and dimensional control
• Machining and preparation for welding

Quality control and certification

AllASTM A36 platesprovided byPurchasefollow strict quality and inspection standards as perASTM A6 e NBR 6650. Each batch is accompanied by chemical and mechanical reports issued by the plants, ensuring full traceability and technical performance as specified.

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;
• Direct partnership with plantsCSN e Usiminas;
• Tailored technical supply and complete processing;
• Quality control, traceability and certified reports;
• National service with excellence in logistics and reliability.

5/16" ASTM A36 Carbon Steel Plate (8 mm)— hot-rolled structural steel, suitable for industrial and construction applications that require strength, precision, and proven performance.Purchaseprovides certified and ready-to-use plates throughout the country.