Latham Steel, a reputable manufacturer and supplier based in Hamilton, New Zealand, specializes in high-quality S315MC sheets and plates tailored for tough cold-forming and structural applications. This thermomechanically rolled steel grade is celebrated for its dependable strength, impressive formability, and smooth surface finish. Latham Steel guarantees precise dimensions, consistent mechanical performance, and adherence to EN 10149-2 standards. S315MC is commonly utilized in automotive parts, engineering structures, transport equipment, and fabricated machinery components. With its excellent weldability and a solid balance of strength and ductility, S315MC is a reliable option for lightweight, efficient, and durable fabrication projects.
S315MC steel features a low carbon content, enhanced by alloying elements like manganese, silicon, phosphorus, and sulfur, along with microalloy additions such as niobium, titanium, or vanadium. It boasts a minimum yield strength of 315 MPa and impressive tensile strength, thanks to the thermomechanical rolling process. This steel excels in cold-forming, has a fine grain structure, and maintains stable impact properties. With good weldability when heat is controlled properly, it also offers reliable fatigue resistance. Its uniform hardness and ductility make S315MC perfect for crafting lightweight yet robust components for medium-load applications.
| Steel grade type | Carbon steel: |
|---|---|
| Standard | |
| Production specifications | Steel plate,Sheet, Coil,Flat bar,Round bar, Strip steel,wire,All kinds of forgings. |
| Mchining | Turning Milling Grinding Deep hole drilling: length max 9.8 meters. |
| Range of work | Round bar steel: 1mm to 2000mm Square-shape steel: 10mm to 1000mm steel Plate/sheet:0.08mm to 800mm Width: 10mm to 1500mm Lenth: We can supply any lenth based on the customer’s requirement. Forging: Shafts with flanks/pipes/tubes/slugs/donuts/cubes/other shapes Tubings: OD: φ4-410 mm, with wall thickness ranging from 1-35 mm. |
| Heat treatment | Normalizing,Annealing,Tempering,Quenching,Hardening and tempering,Seasoning,Surface hardening,Carburizing |
| Grade | C | Si | Mn | P | S | Altotal | Mo | Ti | B |
| EN 10149-2 S315MC | 0,12 max | 0,50 max | 1,30 max | 0,025max | 0,020 | 0,015 | – | 0,15 | – |
| Grade | Mechanical properties   | Yield Strength ReH [N/mm2] t ransv.min. | Tensile Strength Rm [N/mm2] transv. | Min.totalel ongation [%] | Smallest recom mended bending radius bending angles ≤ 90 | |||
| EN 10149-2 S315MC |   S315MC | 315 | 390 – 510 | L0 = 80 mm | L0= 5,65 √S0 | e1) ≤ 3 | 3 < e1)< 6 | e1) > 6 |
| e2) < 3 | e2) ≥ 3 | |||||||
| 20 | 24 | 0,25 e | 0,5 e | 1,0 e | ||||
| Grade | S315MC EN 10149-2 Material #: 1.0972 | Comparison of steel grades | |
| EN 10149-2 S315MC | NFA 36-231 | E 315 D | |
| BS 1449 | HR 43F35 | ||
We provide products that come with both mill test certificates and third-party test certificates, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
| Quantity | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Thermal expansion | 16 – 17 | e-6/K |
| Thermal conductivity | 16 – 16 | W/m.K |
| Specific heat | 500 – 500 | J/kg.K |
| Melting temperature | 1370 – 1400 | °C |
| Service temperature | 0 – 500 | °C |
| Density | 8000 – 8000 | kg/m3 |
| Resistivity | 0.7 – 0.7 | Ohm.mm2/m |
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Jaxon Steel is a trusted manufacturer and supplier of high-quality S315MC Sheet and Plates in Hamilton, New Zealand. We specialize in premium steel products, including Structural Steel, Alloy Steel, Carbon Steel, Mild Steel, and Galvanized Steel, with a strong focus on Structural Steel Sheets and Plates. Our extensive inventory also includes Pipes, Tubes, Flanges, Forged Fittings, and Bars. Committed to fast delivery and exceptional customer service, we use only the finest raw materials to ensure superior strength, durability, and performance for critical industrial applications. Contact us today for all your Structural Steel Sheet and Plate needs!
S315MC sheets and plates find extensive use in industries that demand reliable, formable, and moderately high-strength steel. Typical applications include automotive structural parts, chassis components, brackets, beams, and reinforcement elements. This grade is also employed in truck bodies, trailers, agricultural machinery, construction equipment, and various fabricated structures. Its outstanding bending and shaping capabilities make it ideal for creating complex formed components. S315MC supports the production of lightweight, cost-effective parts while ensuring durability and performance in a range of applications.
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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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