Minimum Percentages

For individual elements there is a minimum percentage that must not be exceeded:

• Copper must not exceed 0.40 percent
• Manganese must not exceed 1.65 percent
• Silicon must not exceed 0.60 percent

Carbon steel plates contain up to 2% of their total alloying elements and can be divided into either low carbon steels, medium carbon steels, high carbon steels, and ultrahigh carbon steels.

Low Carbon Steels

Low carbon steels contain up to 0.30 percent carbon. The largest category for low carbon steel includes carbon steel sheets, which are flat-rolled products. These are typically used in automobile body parts, truck beds, tin plates, and wire products.

Medium Carbon Steels

Medium carbon steels (mild steel) have carbon ranges from 0.30 to 0.60 percent. Steel plates are used primarily in gears, axles, shafts, and forging. Medium carbon steels that are 0.40 percent to 0.60 percent carbon are used as a material for railways.

High Carbon Steels

High carbon steels contain 0.60 to 1.00 percent carbon. The usage of carbon steel sheets can be used for construction equipment like strong wiring, spring material, and cutting.

Ultrahigh Carbon Steels

Ultrahigh carbon steels are experimental alloys that contain 1.25 to 2.0 percent carbon. Carbon steel sheets are commonly seen being used in knives and the construction industry.

Carbon Steel Plate Distributor / Carbon Steel Sheet Distributor

As a carbon steel plate distributor, our inventory is certified to Military and AMS specifications and available in most sizes for immediate shipment. We offer free delivery to airports in Los Angeles and the New York City area. We will also deliver directly to your freight forwarder with full documentation for shipments overseas. If you would like to receive a quote or learn more information about our Carbon Steel Plates or Carbon Steel Sheets you can call us at (800) 408-2329 or contact us online.

Grades of Steel:

• A36
• HSLA
• 1008
• 1010
• 1020
• 1025
• 1040
• 1045
• 1117
• 1118
• 1119
• 12L13
• 12L14
• 1211
• 1212
• 1213

Stocked to most ASTMA, MIL-T, and AMS Specifications

For a free quote, call about our high carbon steel plates or carbon steel sheets supplier call us now at (800) 408-2329.