Latham Steel, a reliable manufacturer and supplier based in Hamilton, New Zealand, specializes in high-performance S550MC sheets and plates tailored for advanced structural and cold-forming applications. S550MC is a thermomechanically rolled high-strength steel that stands out for its impressive formability, consistent toughness, and exceptional strength-to-weight ratio. Latham Steel guarantees precise dimensions, uniform mechanical properties, and adherence to EN 10149-2 standards, making these plates perfect for automotive structures, engineering components, transport equipment, and heavy-duty fabrication tasks. With excellent weldability and high yield strength, S550MC allows for the creation of lightweight yet robust parts that can handle demanding industrial loads.
S550MC steel features low carbon content along with alloying elements such as manganese, silicon, phosphorus, and sulfur, plus microalloy additions like niobium, titanium, or vanadium. It boasts a minimum yield strength of 550 MPa and impressive tensile strength thanks to thermomechanical rolling. This steel excels in cold-forming capabilities, has a refined grain structure, and offers reliable impact resistance. It also maintains good weldability when proper heat-controlled procedures are followed. With consistent hardness and strong fatigue resistance, S550MC is ideal for crafting lightweight, high-strength components for demanding structural applications.
| Item | High Tensile Steel Plate – EN 10149-2 / WNR. 1.0986 |
|---|---|
| Standard | ASTM, ASME and API |
| Size | 0.5 mm – 200 mm |
| Thickness range | 2.4mm-16mm |
| Width range | 900mm-1850mm |
| Length | 2000mm to 12000mm |
| Process of Manufacturing | Hot-Rolled (HR) |
| Hardness | Soft, Hard, Half Hard, Quarter Hard, Spring Hard etc. |
| Grade | C max | Si max | Mn max | P max | S max | AL max | Nb max | V max | Ti max |
| S550MC | 0.12 | 0.50 | 1.8 | 0.025 | 0.015 | 0.015 | 0.09 | 0.2 | 0.15 |
| Grade | ReH-Minimun yield strength(Mpa) | Rm-Tensile strength(Mpa) | Nominal thickness(mm) | A-Minimum elongation Lo=5,65√So(%) | Nominal thickness(mm) | A-Minimum elongation Lo=Lo=80mm(%) |
| EN 10149-2 S550MC | 550 | 600-760 | From3 | 14 | to3 | 12 |
We provide products that come with both mill test certificates and third-party test certificates, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
S550MC sheets and plates find extensive use in industries that require high-strength, formable steel for efficient structural fabrication. Key applications include truck chassis, trailer frames, automotive reinforcements, crane booms, lifting equipment, and heavy-duty transport systems. This material is also utilized in agricultural machinery, construction equipment, mining tools, and high-performance structural components where reducing weight while maintaining strength is crucial. Its high yield strength enables manufacturers to create robust components that can withstand the rigors of demanding environments.
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