Latham Steel stands out as a top manufacturer and supplier based in Hamilton, New Zealand, specializing in high-strength S600MC sheets and plates tailored for advanced structural and cold-forming applications. This thermomechanically rolled steel is celebrated for its remarkable strength, impressive formability, and reliable toughness. Latham Steel guarantees precise thickness control, consistent mechanical performance, and compliance with EN 10149-2 standards, making these plates ideal for industries like automotive, engineering, transportation, and heavy fabrication. Thanks to its excellent strength-to-weight ratio and dependable weldability, S600MC allows for the creation of lighter yet incredibly durable components that can handle tough operational loads and dynamic stresses.
S600MC steel features low carbon content, enhanced with alloying elements such as manganese, silicon, phosphorus, and sulfur, along with microalloying additions like niobium, titanium, or vanadium. It boasts a minimum yield strength of 600 MPa and impressive tensile strength, thanks to the thermomechanical rolling process. The steel showcases excellent cold-forming capabilities, a refined grain structure, and strong fatigue resistance. Its uniform hardness and good impact toughness further boost its reliability. When proper procedures are followed, S600MC maintains stable weldability, making it a great choice for producing high-strength, lightweight components.
| Thickness | 2 – 10 mm |
| Width | Up to 1600 mm |
| Length | Up to 16000 mm |
| Grade | S600MC |
| Materials | High Strength Mild Steel/ Carbon Steel / Galvanised |
| Grade | C % max | Mn % max | Si % max | P % max | S % max | Alges % min | Nb % max | V % max | Ti % max | Mo % max | B % max |
| S600MC | 0.12 | 1.90 | 0.50 | 0.025 | 0.015 | 0.015 | 0.09 | 0.20 | 0.22 | 0.50 | 0.005 |
| Grade | Yield strength ReH1) N/mm² min. | Tensile strength Rm1) N/mm² | Elongation at break A1) % min. | Bending test(180°) | |
| Nominal thickness mm | Bent stem diameter min. ²） | ||||
| ＜3 Lo = 80mm | ≥3 Lo = 5.65 √So | ||||
| S600MC | 600 | 650~820 | 11 | 13 | 1.5 t |
We provide products that come with both mill test certificates and third-party test certificates, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
S600MC sheets and plates find extensive use in industries that demand high-strength steel with outstanding cold-formability. Common applications include truck chassis, trailer frames, automotive structural parts, crane booms, lifting equipment, and heavy-duty transport vehicles. This material is also utilized in agricultural machinery, construction machinery, mining equipment, and structural components where superior load-bearing capacity and weight reduction are crucial. Its impressive yield strength empowers manufacturers to create robust, lightweight solutions that meet the rigorous demands of various 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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