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6mm - 200mm
Plate & sheet, cut to any panel size
ASTM A36 / A36M & ASME SA36
Hot-rolled structural carbon steel
UNS K02600
Werkstoff Nr. 1.0038 equivalent
EN 10204 2.1 / 3.1
3.2 third-party witness available
Indian, European, USA, Japan
Mill origin confirmed on every MTC
PED Approved
DFARS-compliant material available
Govt. Of India Recognised Export House
ISO certified operations
E235 (Fe 360)
Cross-referenced on request
JSW, AM/NS India, Tata Steel, SAIL
Full traceability from mill to dispatch
Ready Cut-To-Size Stock
Plate held in yard, not rolled after your PO lands
Chemistry Verified On Every Heat
Mill certificate checked before dispatch, not after
Any Thickness & Panel Size
Off-list sizes flame-cut or sheared on request
Rate Locked At Booking
Base-price surcharge fixed the day you confirm order
Export-Ready Packing
Seaworthy crating, MTC & COO paperwork attached
One Desk, Order To Delivery
Same engineer tracks your enquiry through dispatch
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As a trusted A36 Plate supplier working directly with fabricators and EPCs, we match every enquiry against panel size, thickness and delivery condition before booking. Our in-house testing and mill-linked stock let us confirm chemistry and dispatch A36 Carbon Steel Plate within hours of order confirmation.
Buyers rarely order A36 Plate for its own sake, it's the base plate under a column, the deck plate on a walkway, the blank a fabricator is about to cut into something else. That's the pressure we design our stock around: full-size sheets held ready, not queued behind someone else's rolling schedule.
Every heat gets checked against ASTM A36 chemistry limits before it leaves, so a fabricator never finds out about a carbon-content surprise mid-weld. Need an odd panel size or a thickness outside the standard list? We flame-cut or shear it on request instead of turning the enquiry away. And whether the load is going across India or into a container for export, paperwork goes out with the plate, mill certificate attached, not chased later by email.
As a trusted ASTM A36 Plate Supplier In India, we stock every thickness from 6mm to 200mm with mill certification on every dispatch.
Permissible under/over-thickness by nominal size per ASTM A6/A6M, in mm.
| Thickness (Inches) | Tolerance Over Specified Size |
|---|---|
| 6.250 Inch to 10.00 Inch | .230 Inch |
| 1.125 Inch to 2.00 Inch | .060 Inch |
| 10.00 Inch to 12.00 Inch | .290 Inch |
| 0.180 Inch to 1.00 Inch | .030 Inch |
| 4.250 Inch to 6.00 Inch | .150 Inch |
| 2.125 Inch to 3.00 Inch | .090 Inch |
| 3.250 Inch to 4.00 Inch | .011 Inch |
Exact bands vary slightly by mill and rolling width - confirm against the specific certificate on your order. A36 Heavy Steel Plate above 100mm typically holds ±0.25mm tolerance.
We're an A36 Steel Plate supplier that never trades chemistry for speed.
All 12 ASTM A36 Plate Types we cut from - being an A36 Steel Plate Suppliers-recognised stock point keeps mill-cert turnaround same-day on every enquiry.
As an ASTM A36 Plate Manufacturer In India, we guarantee mill certs and consistent chemistry on every heat.
Every heat is checked against A36 chemistry limits before it clears our yard for dispatch.
Chemistry checked against every heat before your A36 Plate order ships.
0.26% max
0.80 - 1.20%
0.04% max
0.05% max
0.40% max
Copper-bearing A36 holds a minimum 0.20% Cu for added atmospheric resistance - flag it at enquiry stage if that's what your spec calls for.
| Thickness Band | Carbon Max | Manganese | Phosphorus Max | Sulfur Max | Silicon | Copper Min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Over 4″ | 0.29% | 0.85-1.20% | 0.030% | 0.030% | 0.15-0.40% | 0.20% |
| Up to 3/4″ | 0.26% | - | 0.030% | 0.030% | 0.40% max | 0.20% |
| Over 2 1/2″ to 4″ | 0.27% | 0.85-1.20% | 0.030% | 0.030% | 0.15-0.40% | 0.20% |
| Over 3/4″ to 1 1/2″ | 0.25% | 0.80-1.20% | 0.030% | 0.030% | 0.40% max | 0.20% |
| Over 1 1/2″ to 2 1/2″ | 0.26% | 0.80-1.20% | 0.030% | 0.030% | 0.15-0.40% | 0.20% |
Chemistry tightens slightly as thickness increases - always confirm against the band your actual plate falls into, not the general range.
Full panels or drawing-specific cuts, every dispatch carries the matching mill test certificate.
Standard hot-rolled thickness steps most fabricators pull from, in mm and nearest inch equivalent.
| Thickness (Inches) | Tolerance Over Specified Thickness, For Widths Given, in Inches | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72 to 83 | 108 to 119 | Thru 47 | 96 to 107 | 132 to 143 | 48 to 59 | 84 to 95 | 144 to 167 | 60 to 71 | 120 to 131 | |
| 4 to under 6 | 0.150 | 0.150 | 0.200 | 0.150 | 0.150 | 0.150 | 0.150 | 0.150 | 0.150 | 0.150 |
| 1 to under 2 | 0.060 | 0.080 | 0.110 | 0.070 | 0.100 | 0.060 | 0.060 | 0.110 | 0.060 | 0.100 |
| To under 1/4 | 0.030 | 0.030 | - | 0.030 | 0.040 | 0.030 | 0.030 | 0.030 | 0.030 | 0.030 |
| 6 to under 10 | 0.240 | 0.240 | 0.270 | 0.240 | 0.240 | 0.240 | 0.240 | 0.230 | 0.240 | 0.240 |
| 3/8 to under 5/8 | 0.030 | 0.040 | 0.060 | 0.030 | 0.050 | 0.030 | 0.030 | 0.030 | 0.030 | 0.040 |
| 3 to under 4 | 0.110 | 0.140 | 0.150 | 0.130 | 0.140 | 0.110 | 0.110 | 0.110 | 0.110 | 0.140 |
| 1/4 to under 5/16 | 0.030 | 0.030 | - | 0.030 | 0.040 | 0.030 | 0.030 | 0.030 | 0.030 | 0.040 |
| 3/4 to under 1 | 0.030 | 0.050 | 0.070 | 0.040 | 0.060 | 0.030 | 0.040 | 0.030 | 0.030 | 0.050 |
| 5/16 to under 3/8 | 0.030 | 0.030 | 0.050 | 0.030 | 0.040 | 0.030 | 0.030 | 0.030 | 0.030 | 0.040 |
| 2 to under 3 | 0.100 | 0.120 | 0.150 | 0.110 | 0.140 | 0.090 | 0.100 | 0.090 | 0.090 | 0.130 |
Thicknesses beyond 100mm are quoted on indent - confirm availability before finalising your drawing. For A36 Heavy Steel Plate up to 200mm, dispatch is on a project-basis lead time.
Send us the load spec and we'll confirm the matching yield-strength plate against ex-stock availability.
Minimum mechanical properties for ASTM A36 Plate as tested per heat.
As an ASTM A36 Plate Exporter, we handle export docs, PMI testing, and container-ready packing for 40+ countries.
A36 Steel Density: 7.85 g/cm³ • A36 Hardness: 119-159 Brinell (67-83 Rockwell B), per ASTM A36
Values are typical minimums, confirm project-specific acceptance criteria on your A36 Plate Material Specification sheet.
| Physical Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Density | 7.85 g/cm³ | 0.284 lb/in³ |
Cross-standard equivalence is checked against the mill certificate, not just the trade name.
Same structural-grade steel, different name depending on the standard your project specifies.
Maharashtra buyers rely on us as their ASTM A36 Plate Stockist In Mumbai for fast ex-stock delivery.
S275JR and SS400 are close but not certified substitutes for A36 - match on your project's own acceptance standard, not on name alone. This table is what a spec sheet means by A36 Steel Equivalent Material or A36 Steel Equivalent Grades.
Share your panel size and thickness - we confirm ex-stock availability or flame-cut lead time the same day.
Rate is confirmed against the day's mill price before your PO is locked, no surprises at invoicing.
Indicative ranges only - A36 Plate price tracks the base HR coil/plate market daily, confirm on the day of booking.
Every ASTM A36 Plate Supplier In India claim we make is backed by ex-stock inventory and same-week dispatch.
| Thickness | Form | Price In USD/Kg (Indicative) |
|---|---|---|
| 6mm - 12mm | Hot-Rolled Plate | US $0.68 - $0.78 |
| 16mm - 25mm | Hot-Rolled Plate | US $0.65 - $0.75 |
| 32mm - 50mm | Hot-Rolled Plate | US $0.70 - $0.82 |
| 3mm - 6mm | Cold-Rolled Sheet | US $0.85 - $0.95 |
| 3mm - 25mm | Galvanized Plate | US $0.95 - $1.10 |
Weight per square metre at standard thickness, based on 7.85 g/cm³ density.
Backed by in-house testing, we stand out as a reliable ASTM A36 Plate Manufacturer In India for structural and fabrication needs.
47.1 kg/m²
78.5 kg/m²
94.2 kg/m²
157.0 kg/m²
196.3 kg/m²
392.5 kg/m²
Formula: Weight (kg/m²) = Thickness (mm) × 7.85 - use this to check any custom panel size.
Same steel, same mill certificate - just a different unit system on the drawing.
We issue the mill certificate in whichever unit system your PO calls for - the plate itself doesn't change.
As a well-stocked ASTM A36 Plate Stockist In Mumbai, we cut and dispatch on the same day of order confirmation.
Column load decides thickness before it decides panel size - here's the starting logic fabricators use.
10mm - 16mm thickness
Standard Stock16mm - 25mm thickness
Standard Stock25mm - 40mm thickness
Ex-Stock On Request40mm - 75mm thickness
Indent BasisAlways confirm with your structural engineer's calculation - this is a starting reference, not a design substitute.
"A36 Modified" is not a separate ASTM specification - it's a mill's own tightened chemistry, usually lower carbon or added micro-alloying for better weldability and through-thickness toughness. Always ask for the specific modification and get it written on the mill certificate, not just the label "Modified."
Mills we source from - including the domestic majors we keep stock of - and where our own stock reaches directly.
Global buyers choose us as their preferred ASTM A36 Plate Exporter for reliable paperwork and on-time shipment.
Hot-rolled structural plate, wide mill network.
Manufacturer, USA
CHARLOTTE, USAFlat-rolled carbon steel plate producer.
Manufacturer, USA
FORT WAYNE, USAFlat steel products, Middle East production base.
Manufacturer, Saudi Arabia
JUBAIL, SAUDI ARABIAStructural and plate steel, UAE production base.
Manufacturer, UAE
ABU DHABI, UAEFlat steel plate, longstanding African supply base.
Manufacturer, South Africa
VANDERBIJLPARK, SOUTH AFRICAHot-rolled structural plate, major Indian production base.
Manufacturer, India
JAMSHEDPUR, INDIASteel Authority of India, structural & plate mill network.
Manufacturer, India
BHILAI, INDIAArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India, flat steel plate producer.
Manufacturer, India
HAZIRA, INDIAIntegrated steel plate producer, pan-India supply base.
Manufacturer, India
VIJAYANAGAR, INDIAWe stock, cut and dispatch these mill origins as a direct stockist and exporter - stockholding available for West Africa, North Africa, the Caucasus and Latin America corridors.
The most common Structural Steel Applications this grade is pulled for, straight from our dispatch log.
Choose us as your ASTM A36 Plate Supplier In India for direct mill pricing with zero middleman markup.
Structural Columns & Base Plates
Bridge Girders & Gusset Plates
Walkways, Platforms & Stair Stringers
Machine Bases & Equipment Skids
Storage Tank Shells & Roofs
Fabrication Blanks For Cutting & Forming
A36 Road Plate For Temporary Trench Covers
Shipbuilding & Marine Deck Structures
Not two different steels - two different endorsements on the same A36 Steel Plate chemistry.
If your project needs ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code fabrication, ask for SA36 on the mill certificate - plain A36 Plate won't carry that endorsement.
A36 Steel Plate ships as-rolled by default - these are the heat treatments available on request.
| Process | Temperature Range |
|---|---|
| Hardening | 788°C to 816°C (1450°F-1500°F) |
| Stress Relieving | 677°C to 927°C (1250°F-1700°F) |
| Normalizing | 899°C to 954°C (1650°F-1750°F) |
| Carburizing | 899°C to 927°C (1650°F-1700°F) |
| Annealing | 843°C to 871°C (1550°F-1600°F) |
Heat treatment changes A36 Steel Plate's hardness and toughness but doesn't change its base ASTM A36 chemistry - confirm the treatment on the mill certificate, not just the grade.
What actually happens to the steel between the mill and your cut list.
Rolled Above Recrystallisation Temp
Grain Elongation Under Rolling Strain
Rougher As-Rolled Surface Finish
Lower Cost Than Cold Forming
Related products commonly specified alongside A36 Plate on the same drawing.
As a quality-focused ASTM A36 Plate Manufacturer In India, every batch undergoes PMI and mechanical testing before dispatch.
Rolled bars, plates, shapes & sheet piling
Carbon steel castings, general application
Carbon steel bolts & studs, 60,000 psi
Heat-treated structural bolts, 105-120 ksi
Cold-formed & hot-formed structural tubing
Rivets, nuts & hot-rolled strip
Stock band by mill form - thickness, length and width ranges we cut from.
| Form | Thickness | Length | Width |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Rolled (Strip Mill) | 3/8″ to 12″ | 240″ - 480″ | 72″ to 144″ |
| Discrete (Mill Rolled) | 1/4″, 3/16″, 5/16″ | 240″ - 480″ | 84″ to 120″ |
| Coil | 1/4″, 3/16″, 3/8″, 5/16″, 1/2″, 7/16″ | Any | 60″, 48″, 72″ |
| Cut to Length | 3/16″ to 1/2″ | Any | 84″ to 96″ |
| Cut to Length | 3/16″ to 1/2″ | Any | 96″, 84″ |
Alloy grade across all forms above: ASTM A36. Sizes outside this band are quoted on indent - share your drawing to confirm.
A sample of recent A36 Plate dispatches from our stockyard.
Our Mumbai warehouse makes us the fastest ASTM A36 Plate Stockist In Mumbai for urgent site requirements.
25mm thickness, flame-cut to size, mill certified.
Industrial Construction Contractor, Nigeria
LAGOS, NIGERIA12mm hot-rolled plate, cut and rolled to radius.
Tank Fabrication Contractor, Saudi Arabia
DAMMAM, SAUDI ARABIA50mm thickness, UT tested, plasma-cut profile.
Industrial Manufacturing Contractor, Egypt
CAIRO, EGYPT16mm thickness, bevelled edges, EN 10204 3.1 MTC.
Infrastructure EPC Contractor, Mexico
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO20mm thickness, checkered surface on request.
Industrial Plant Contractor, South Africa
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA32mm thickness, normalized condition, bend tested.
Heavy Equipment Fabricator, Morocco
CASABLANCA, MOROCCOCut-to-size plate, export-packed with MTC and COO.
Structural Fabrication Buyer, Germany
HAMBURG, GERMANYHot rolled plate, regional distribution stock.
Steel Stocking Distributor, Netherlands
ROTTERDAM, NETHERLANDSHot-rolled plate, cut-to-size, export-packed with MTC.
Structural Fabrication Buyer, UAE
DUBAI, UAE
Where Our A36 Plate Ships Regularly
We hold Nucor, Steel Dynamics, ArcelorMittal, Hadeed, EMSTEEL, Ternium and Gerdau origin A36 Plate at regional stock points across the Middle East, Africa and the Americas - as one of India's active A36 Plate Stocking Distributors, holding steady stock to avoid delays.
Our track record as an ASTM A36 Plate Exporter includes seamless customs clearance and verified mill certification with every shipment.
Stocking Distributor for ArcelorMittal & Nucor A36 Plate
DistributorAuthorised Stockist of Hadeed & EMSTEEL A36 Plate
StockistSupplier of ArcelorMittal & Ternium A36 Structural Plate
SupplierStockholder for Steel Dynamics & Reliance A36 Plate
StockholderDistributor for Hadeed & EMSTEEL A36 Plate
DistributorSupplier of ArcelorMittal & Nucor A36 Plate
SupplierStockist of EMSTEEL & Hadeed A36 Plates
StockistStocking Distributor for Hadeed & Ternium A36 Plate
DistributorSupplier & Stockholder for ArcelorMittal A36 Plate
StockholderDistributor for EMSTEEL & Hadeed A36 Plate
DistributorSupplier of ArcelorMittal & Nucor Seamless A36 Plate
SupplierStockholder for Ternium (Mexico) A36 Plate
StockholderStockist of Ternium Siderar A36 Plate
StockistSupplier of Gerdau A36 Plate
SupplierStockist of CAP Acero A36 Plate
StockistOur A36 Plate Stocking Distributors network keeps 6mm, 12mm and 25mm thickness ready on demand.
A36 carries no chromium or nickel, so bare plate rusts fast - one of these goes on before it ships.
Anti-Rust Oil For Storage & Transit
Hot-Dip Galvanizing For Outdoor Service
Black Oxidised Finish For Indoor Use
Roll Bonded Clad Plate For Chemical Exposure
Buried or chemical-service plate needs epoxy or clad protection - transit-only stock is fine with anti-rust oil alone.
What Pickled & Oiled (P&O) actually removes, step by step.
Hydrochloric acid strips mill scale
Water wash removes residual acid
Surface dried before coating
Light oil film applied to prevent flash rust
Result: scale-free, paint-ready surface - the finish most fabricators ask for over plain black plate.
Hot-dip galvanising sequence for checkered A36 plate.
Removes oil and shop residue
Acid strip of scale and rust
Prepares surface for zinc bonding
Molten zinc dip at ∼450°C
Air or water quench to set coating
Coating thickness check per plate
Anti-slip pattern options for A36 checkered and base plate.
Most common anti-slip pattern
Raised droplet-shaped studs
Parallel raised bar pattern
Rounded raised bead pattern
A36 welds readily by any common process - these three cover most fabrication shops.
SMAW - Shielded Metal Arc Welding
GMAW - Gas Metal Arc Welding
MIG - Metal Inert Gas Welding
FCAW - Flux Cored Arc Welding
No pre-heat needed under normal section thickness - confirm procedure separately for plate over 40mm.
Buyers stay with us because as an A36 steel plate manufacturer and stockist, we get the thickness, the finish and the paperwork right the first time.
Yes. A36M is the metric-unit version of the same ASTM A36 specification, only the dimensional units differ.
SA36 is the ASME boiler and pressure vessel code adoption of ASTM A36, referenced when the plate is destined for ASME-code fabrication.
A producer-specific chemistry tightened beyond base A36, usually for better weldability. Confirm the exact modification on your mill certificate.
Yes, A36 is a plain carbon steel with a ferritic structure and responds strongly to a magnet.
Every order ships with an EN 10204 2.1 or 3.1 mill test certificate as standard, 3.2 third-party witnessed certification available on request.
A36 Steel Plate falls under HSN 7208 for hot-rolled plate, taxed at 18% GST in India.
Ex-stock thicknesses dispatch within 48 hours of order confirmation, indent or custom-cut orders typically take 3-5 weeks.
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Conclusion
ASTM A36 Plate remains the go-to structural carbon steel for columns, base plates and fabrication work across India. With every thickness from 6mm to 200mm held ex-stock, mill certification on every dispatch, and a track record supplying fabricators, EPCs and exporters alike, we're built to keep your project moving without a wait on the mill.
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