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Sourcing Structural Sheet

Sourcing Structural Sheet

Sourcing Structural Sheet

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My company has recently had a need to source some weldable structural steel sheet in a variety of thickneses down to about 16 gauge. We need a yield strength of 50ksi or greater, ductility over 10% (though more would be greatly desireable) and it needs to be something we can buy more or less off the shelf.

I would have thought that ASTM A1011 grades, in grade 50 or higher would be the obvious answer, but these just don't seem to be available, at least not in smaller quantities.

Could anyone suggest either a suitable alternative that would do the job, or, even better, a source for this material in 16 gauge and up?

Any help appreciated!

 

RE: Sourcing Structural Sheet

I agree with you, ASTM A 1011 grade 50 is the obvious answer.  Perhaps the suppliers you have contacted are not familiar with this designation.  I suggest asking them specifically about HSLA steels in 50 ksi minimum yield strength, and see if they come back with ASTM, SAE, or some other designation.  Alternatively, talk to competent steel suppliers.

The Thompson Companies
http://www.thompsonsteelco.com/page117.html

Blair Strip Steel
http://www.blairstripsteel.com/products.aspx

Steel Warehouse
http://www.steelwarehouse.com/home.aspx

Admiral Steel
http://www.admiralsteel.com/

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