From the heart of Hamilton’s industrial landscape, Latham Steel proudly brings the strength of New Zealand manufacturing to your project with BIRNAR 450 Sheet and Plates. We understand that your work demands materials you can trust, which is why we supply this high-strength, abrasion-resistant steel with a commitment to local reliability and expert support. It’s more than just a product; it’s a partnership built on delivering the durable backbone for the structures and machinery that power our region and beyond, right from our own backyard.
BIRNAR 450 is engineered for challenges. Its composition is a carefully balanced blend that achieves a minimum yield strength of 450 MPa, offering exceptional resistance to wear and impact. This toughness means it stands up to abrasion far better than standard steels, significantly extending the life of any equipment or structure it’s used in. While it’s incredibly durable, it also maintains good formability, allowing for practical fabrication into the specific components your project requires without compromising its inherent strength.
Item: BRINAR 450
Thickness : 5mm to 150mm
Length : 6,000mm to 12,000mm
Width : 1,500mm to 2,500mm
Heat Treatment: N, Q+T
Surface Point : EP, PE, HDP, SMP, PVDF
| C | Si | Mn | P | S | Cr | Ni | Mo | B |
| Max % | Max % | Max % | Max % | Max % | Max % | Max % | Max % | Max % |
| 0.26 | 0.7 | 1.6 | 0.025 | 0.01 | 1040 | 1050 | 0.6 | 0.005 |
| Thickness | Hardness HBW | Typical yield strength MPa, |
| mm | (min – max 1) | not guaranteed |
| 3 – 80 | 425 – 475 | 1100 – 1300 |
| (80) – 100 | 410 – 475 | 1050 – 1300 |
| (100) – 130 | 390 – 475 | 1000 – 1300 |
We provide products that come with both mill test certificates and third-party test certificates, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
| 1/8″ | 3/8″ | 3/4″ | 1-1/2″ | 3″ |
| 3/16″ | 1/2″ | 1″ | 2″ | 4″ |
| 1/4″ | 5/8″ | 1-1/4″ | 2-1/2″ | |
| *1/8″ thick plate is available in one size only 60″x 120″. The 3/6″ thick plate is available only as 48″ x 144″ and 96″ x 144″. | ||||
| Thickness | Width | Length |
| 4 | 2000 | 6000 |
| 5 | 2000 | 6000 |
| 6 | 2000 | 6000 |
| 6 | 2500 | 6000 |
| 8 | 2000 | 6000 |
| 8 | 2500 | 6000 |
| 10 | 2000 | 6000 |
| 12 | 2000 | 6000 |
| 15 | 2000 | 6000 |
| 16 | 2000 | 6000 |
| 20 | 2000 | 6000 |
| 25 | 2000 | 6000 |
| 32 | 2000 | 6000 |
| 40 | 2000 | 6000 |
| 50 | 2000 | 6000 |
| 60 | 1800 | 3400 |
You’ll find BIRNAR 450 is the go-to choice for applications where longevity is non-negotiable. It’s perfect for lining heavy-duty dump truck bodies, constructing robust industrial hoppers and chutes, and building up earth-moving equipment buckets that face constant, grueling abuse. Its resilience also makes it ideal for creating durable work platforms, warehouse flooring that withstands years of heavy traffic, and any structure where reducing downtime for replacements is a key priority. Essentially, it’s for when you need a material that can truly take a pounding and last.
Latham Steel is a leading manufacturer, supplier and exporter of high-quality Carbon Steel, Alloy Steel, Mild Steel and Galvanized Steel products. Our extensive product range includes Pipes, Tubes, Flanges, Pipe Fittings, Forged Fittings, Sheets and Plates, catering to various industries in Hamilton, New Zealand.
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