● A carbon steel plate is a flat sheet made from carbon steel, an alloy primarily composed of iron and carbon, with minimal other elements. It’s categorized by carbon content: low (≤0.25%), medium (0.25–0.6%), and high (>0.6%).
● Low-carbon plates offer ductility and weldability, ideal for construction or automotive parts. Medium-carbon variants balance strength and toughness, used in machinery. High-carbon types are hard but brittle, suited for tools or springs.
● Common grades include A36, S235JR, and A572. These plates vary in thickness, width, and finish, serving industries like construction, manufacturing, and energy for structural, industrial, or fabrication needs.
A537 is an ASTM standard carbon steel plate, heat-treated (quenched and tempered) for pressure vessel service. It offers good toughness, weldability, and strength at moderate temperatures. Available in classes 1, 2, and 3 (increasing in strength), it’s designed for low-temperature and pressure applications like boilers, storage tanks, and industrial vessels where reliability under stress matters.