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Easy-to-Weld A572 Alloy Steel Sheets and Bars
- Yield Strength: 50,000 psi
- Hardness: Rockwell B75 (Medium)
- Maximum Hardness After Heat Treatment: Not Rated
- Specifications Met: ASTM A572
Combining strength with weldability and formability, A572 alloy steel is an economical choice for structural components, such as channels, beams, and framing. It has a low carbon content, making it easy to weld with a variety of welding methods. Stronger than other low-carbon steels, such as A36 steel, it handles heavy loads without fracturing. Tested using ASTM A572, these sheets and bars are safe for jobs that require a yield strength of 50,000 psi or less.
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| Thickness | Thickness Tolerance | Each | |
6" × 6" | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/16" | -0.003" to 0.008" | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 1/4" | -0.009" to 0.009" | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 5/16" | -0.007" to 0.007" | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 1/2" | -0.015" to 0.015" | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 3/4" | -0.01" to 0.04" | 00000000 | 00000 |
6" × 12" | |||
| 3/16" | -0.003" to 0.008" | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 5/16" | -0.007" to 0.007" | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 3/8" | -0.012" to 0.012" | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 1/2" | -0.015" to 0.015" | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 5/8" | -0.016" to 0.016" | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 3/4" | -0.01" to 0.04" | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 1" | -0.01" to 0.07" | 00000000 | 000000 |
12" × 12" | |||
| 3/16" | -0.003" to 0.008" | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 1/4" | -0.009" to 0.009" | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 5/16" | -0.007" to 0.007" | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 3/8" | -0.012" to 0.012" | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 1/2" | -0.015" to 0.015" | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 5/8" | -0.016" to 0.016" | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 3/4" | -0.01" to 0.04" | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 1" | -0.01" to 0.07" | 00000000 | 000000 |
12" × 24" | |||
| 3/16" | -0.003" to 0.008" | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 1/4" | -0.009" to 0.009" | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 5/16" | -0.007" to 0.007" | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 3/8" | -0.012" to 0.012" | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 1/2" | -0.015" to 0.015" | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 5/8" | -0.016" to 0.016" | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 1" | -0.01" to 0.07" | 00000000 | 000000 |
24" × 24" | |||
| 3/16" | -0.003" to 0.008" | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 1/4" | -0.009" to 0.009" | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 5/16" | -0.007" to 0.007" | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 3/8" | -0.012" to 0.012" | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 5/8" | -0.016" to 0.016" | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 3/4" | -0.01" to 0.04" | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 1" | -0.01" to 0.07" | 0000000 | 000000 |
| Width | 12" Length | 36" Length | 72" Length | |
1/4" Thickness (-0.009" to 0.009" Tolerance) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1" | 0000000 | |||
| 1 1/2" | 0000000 | |||
| 2" | 0000000 | |||
| 2 1/2" | 00000000 | |||
| 3" | 0000000 | |||
| 3 1/2" | 0000000 | |||
| 4" | 0000000 | |||
| 5" | 0000000 | |||
3/8" Thickness (-0.012" to 0.012" Tolerance) | ||||
| 1" | 0000000 | |||
| 1 1/2" | 0000000 | |||
| 2" | 0000000 | |||
| 3" | 0000000 | |||
| 3 1/2" | 0000000 | |||
| 4" | 0000000 | |||
| 6" | 00000000 | |||
1/2" Thickness (-0.015" to 0.015" Tolerance) | ||||
| 1" | 0000000 | |||
| 1 1/2" | 0000000 | |||
| 2" | 0000000 | |||
| 2 1/2" | 00000000 | |||
| 3" | 0000000 | |||
| 4" | 0000000 | |||
| 5" | 0000000 | |||
| 6" | 0000000 | |||
Hardened High-Strength A514 Alloy Steel
- Yield Strength: 100,000 psi
- Hardness: Rockwell C20 (Hard)
- Specifications Met: ASTM A514
Heat treated for enhanced hardness and strength, A514 alloy steel is suitable for structural applications and supporting heavy loads. Also known as high-strength low-alloy (HSLA) steel.
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Certificates with a traceable lot number are available for these products. Download certificates from ORDER HISTORY after your order ships.
| Thick. | Thick. Tolerance | Each | |
6" × 6" | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4" | -0.01" to 0.03" | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 3/8" | -0.01" to 0.03" | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 1/2" | -0.01" to 0.03" | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 3/4" | -0.01" to 0.03" | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 1" | -0.01" to 0.03" | 00000000 | 00000 |
6" × 12" | |||
| 1/4" | -0.01" to 0.03" | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 3/8" | -0.01" to 0.03" | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 1/2" | -0.01" to 0.03" | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 3/4" | -0.01" to 0.03" | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 1" | -0.01" to 0.03" | 00000000 | 000000 |
12" × 12" | |||
| 1/4" | -0.01" to 0.03" | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 3/8" | -0.01" to 0.03" | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 1/2" | -0.01" to 0.03" | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 3/4" | -0.01" to 0.03" | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 1" | -0.01" to 0.03" | 00000000 | 000000 |
12" × 24" | |||
| 1/4" | -0.01" to 0.03" | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 3/8" | -0.01" to 0.03" | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 1/2" | -0.01" to 0.03" | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 3/4" | -0.01" to 0.03" | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 1" | -0.01" to 0.03" | 00000000 | 000000 |
24" × 24" | |||
| 1/4" | -0.01" to 0.03" | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 3/8" | -0.01" to 0.03" | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 1/2" | -0.01" to 0.03" | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 3/4" | -0.01" to 0.03" | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 1" | -0.01" to 0.03" | 00000000 | 000000 |
Corrosion-Resistant A588 Alloy Steel
- Yield Strength: 50,000 psi
- Hardness: Not Rated
- Heat Treatable: Yes
- Specifications Met: See table
Also known as weathering steel, this high-strength steel develops a thin layer of rust over time in outdoor environments that protects the inner steel from corrosion. It’s commonly used in bridges, buildings, and fencing. Since it doesn’t require paint for corrosion resistance, this steel is lower maintenance for outdoor use than other steels. With a yield strength of 50,000 psi, it’s stronger than common low-carbon steels such as A36. Steel meets ASTM standards for corrosion resistance and strength.
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24" × 24" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thickness | Thickness Tolerance | Specifications Met | Each | |
| 3/16" | -0.01" to 0.008" | ASTM A242, ASTM A588 | 00000000 | 0000000 |
| 1/4" | -0.01" to 0.008" | ASTM A242, ASTM A588 | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 5/16" | -0.01" to 0.008" | ASTM A242, ASTM A588 | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 3/8" | -0.01" to 0.008" | ASTM A242, ASTM A588 | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 1/2" | -0.01" to 0.008" | ASTM A242, ASTM A588 | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 5/8" | -0.01" to 0.008" | ASTM A588 | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 3/4" | -0.01" to 0.008" | ASTM A588 | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 1" | -0.01" to 0.008" | ASTM A588 | 00000000 | 000000 |
Ultra-Strength Carbon Steel (AHSS) Round Tubes
- Yield Strength: 100,000 psi
- Hardness: Rockwell C26 (Hard)
- Heat Treatable: No
The same steel used in automobile bodies, this AHSS (advanced high-strength steel) allows you to fabricate high-strength parts using thinner material than you could with other types of steel. It is formable, weldable, and more economical than alloy steel. It's sometimes called HSLA (high-strength low-alloy) steel.
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Ultra-Strength Carbon Steel (UHSS) Sheets
- Yield Strength: 100,000 psi
- Hardness: Rockwell B90 (Medium)
- Heat Treatable: No
This UHSS (ultra high-strength steel) allows you to fabricate high-strength parts using thinner material than you could with other types of steel. It is formable, weldable, and more economical than alloy steel. It's sometimes called HSLA (high-strength low-alloy) steel.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Certificates with a traceable lot number are available for these products. Download certificates from ORDER HISTORY after your order ships.
| Thick. | Thick. Tolerance | Each | |
6" × 6" | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.098" | 0" to 0.02" | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 0.157" | 0" to 0.02" | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 1/4" | 0" to 0.02" | 00000000 | 00000 |
12" × 12" | |||
| 0.098" | 0" to 0.02" | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 0.157" | 0" to 0.02" | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 1/4" | 0" to 0.02" | 00000000 | 00000 |
12" × 24" | |||
| 0.098" | 0" to 0.02" | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 0.157" | 0" to 0.02" | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 1/4" | 0" to 0.02" | 00000000 | 000000 |
24" × 24" | |||
| 0.098" | 0" to 0.02" | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 0.157" | 0" to 0.02" | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 1/4" | 0" to 0.02" | 00000000 | 000000 |
24" × 48" | |||
| 0.098" | 0" to 0.02" | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 0.157" | 0" to 0.02" | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 1/4" | 0" to 0.02" | 00000000 | 000000 |