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Carbon Steel Plates

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Carbon steel plate is a type of steel plate that is primarily composed of carbon and iron. It is a common and extensively used material in various industries due to its versatility, strength, and affordability. The carbon content in carbon steel plates typically ranges from 0.05% to 2.0%, with higher carbon content providing greater hardness and strength but reduced ductility and weldability. The manufacturing procedure of carbon steel plates involves melting iron ore and carbon together in a furnace, which produces molten steel. Various alloying elements may also be added to achieve specific properties. The molten steel is then cast into large slabs or billets, which are subsequently rolled into thinner sheets or plates of desired thickness.

Ferrite Structural Steels Pvt. Ltd., a leading Carbon steel plate manufacturer in India offers them in a variety of thicknesses, lengths, dimensions, diameters, and more. High carbon steel plates come in different grades, each designed to suit particular applications and industries. These plates find applications in construction, automotive, manufacturing, infrastructure, and numerous other sectors. Their widespread use is attributed to their strength, ductility, machinability, and weldability, making them suitable for structural components, machinery parts, pipelines, and various other industrial and commercial applications. 

Carbon Steel Plates Specification

Product Name Carbon Steel Plates
Brand Ferrite Structural Steels Pvt. Ltd.
Thickness (mm) Available in thicknesses ranging from 3 mm to 25 mm
Width (mm) Available widths range from 1000 mm to 3000 mm
Length (mm) Available lengths range from 2000 mm to 10000 mm
Finish Hot-rolled, galvanized, or as specified by customer
Make/Brand SAIL, RINL, Jindal, Tata, Pushpak, Mamaya, Mahavir, SKS, Balbir

Sizes and Weight

Length x Width Thickness Mass per Sq m
    Kg/m2
2000 x 1000 3 23.55
2500 x 1250 3 23.55
3000 x 1500 3 23.55
3660 x 1830 3 23.55
4000 x 2000 3 23.55
2000 x 1000 4 31.4
2500 x 1250 4 31.4
3000 x 1500 4 31.4
3660 x 1830 4 31.4
2000 x 1000 5 39.25
2500 x 1250 5 39.25
3000 x 1500 5 39.25
3660 x 1830 5 39.25
4000 x 1750 5 39.25
4000 x 1830 5 39.25
4000 x 2000 5 39.25
6000 x 2000 5 39.25
2500 x 1250 6 47.1
3000 x 1500 6 47.1
3000 x 1525 6 47.1
3660 x 1830 6 47.1
4000 x 1750 6 47.1
4000 x 1830 6 47.1
4000 x 2000 6 47.1
6000 x 1500 6 47.1
6000 x 1830 6 47.1
6000 x 2000 6 47.1
6000 x 2500 6 47.1
8000 x 2000 6 47.1
8000 x 2500 6 47.1
2000 x 1000 8 62.8
2500 x 1250 8 62.8
3000 x 1500 8 62.8
3660 x 1830 8 62.8
4000 x 2000 8 62.8
5000 x 2500 8 62.8
6000 x 1500 8 62.8
6000 x 2000 8 62.8
8000 x 2000 8 62.8
2000 x 1000 10 78.5
2500 x 1250 10 78.5
3000 x 1500 10 78.5
4000 x 1750 10 78.5
5000 x 2500 10 78.5
6000 x 1500 10 78.5
6000 x 2000 10 78.5
6000 x 2500 10 78.5
10000 x 2000 10 78.5
10000 x 2500 10 78.5
2000 x 1000 12 94.2
4000 x 2000 12 94.2
6000 x 2000 12 94.2
6000 x 2500 12 94.2
2000 x 1000 12.5 98.13
2500 x 1250 12.5 98.13
3000 x 1500 12.5 98.13
3050 x 1525 12.5 98.13
4000 x 1750 12.5 98.13
4000 x 2000 12.5 98.13
5000 x 2500 12.5 98.13
6000 x 1500 12.5 98.13
6000 x 2000 12.5 98.13
6000 x 2500 12.5 98.13
2000 x 1000 15 117.75
2500 x 1250 15 117.75
3000 x 1500 15 117.75
4000 x 1750 15 117.75
4000 x 2000 15 117.75
4000 x 2500 15 117.75
5000 x 2500 15 117.75
6000 x 2500 15 117.75
2500 x 1250 20 157
3000 x 1500 20 157
4000 x 2000 20 157
4000 x 2500 20 157
5000 x 2500 20 157
6000 x 2000 20 157
7500 x 2500 20 157
8000 x 2000 20 157
10000 x 3000 20 157
2000 x 1000 22.5 176.63
2500 x 1250 22.5 176.63
3000 x 1500 22.5 176.63
4000 x 2000 22.5 176.63
5000 x 2500 22.5 176.63
2000 x 1000 25 196.25
2500 x 1250 25 196.25
3000 x 1500 25 196.25
4000 x 2000 25 196.25
5000 x 2500 25 196.25
6000 x 2500 25 196.25
6000 x 3000 25 196.25
8000 x 2000 25 196.25
10000 x 2500 25 196.25

Key Features and Benefits

  1. Variable Thicknesses and Dimensions: Carbon steel plates are available in a range of thicknesses and sizes, accommodating diverse industrial needs.
  2. High Strength: These plates are known for their exceptional strength and durability, making them suitable for heavy-duty applications.
  3. Weldability: Carbon steel is known for its excellent weldability, allowing for the fabrication of complex structures without compromising the steel’s integrity.
  4. Machinability: Despite their durability, carbon steel plates can be easily machined, which is vital for manufacturing parts with precise dimensions.
  5. Heat Treatability: The properties of carbon steel can be enhanced through heat treatments, improving hardness and resistance to wear and tear.
  6. Cost-Effective: They provide a cost-effective solution for many sectors, including construction and manufacturing, due to their long lifespan and minimal maintenance needs.
  7. Customizability: The ability to customize the properties of carbon steel plates through heat treatment and machining makes them suitable for specialized applications.
  8. Sustainability: Carbon steel is highly recyclable, contributing to environmental sustainability by reducing waste and the need for new materials.

Applications of Carbon Steel Plates

  1. Construction and Building: Carbon steel plates are extensively used in the construction industry for building structures such as bridges, high-rise buildings, and commercial complexes. They provide the necessary strength and durability to support large structures.
  2. Manufacturing Machinery: In the manufacturing sector, these plates are used to build parts of machines and equipment that require high strength and toughness. They are commonly used in the production of press bodies, frames, and also in tooling and die-making.
  3. Automotive Industry: Carbon steel is used in automotive manufacturing for components that need to be exceptionally strong and wear-resistant, such as chassis, body panels, and engine parts.
  4. Shipbuilding: Carbon steel plates are a key component in shipbuilding, forming the hulls, decks, and superstructures of large ships, offering strength to withstand harsh marine environments.
  5. Pressure Vessels and Tanks: These plates are also used in fabricating pressure vessels and storage tanks that hold liquids and gasses under high pressures, demonstrating their ability to handle stress and prevent leaks.
  6. Energy Sector: In the energy industry, carbon steel plates are used in the construction of oil rigs, gas pipelines, wind turbines, and other infrastructure. They are chosen for their ability to withstand the rigors of harsh environments and high-stress conditions.
  7. Railway Construction: Rail cars, locomotive frames, and structural components of railways are often made from carbon steel plates because of their ability to endure heavy loads and resist abrasion.
  8. Defense and Military: Carbon steel is used in military applications, including in the construction of armored vehicles, naval ships, and weaponry due to its high impact strength and protective qualities.
FAQs — Carbon Steel Plates

Carbon Steel Plates: Frequently Asked Questions

Straight answers on sizes, thickness, weight, grades, MTC, pricing and ordering — so your enquiry is specification-ready before you send it.

01
What products are covered on the Carbon Steel Plates category page?
The category covers low-, medium- or project-specified carbon-steel plates. It helps buyers compare product forms before moving to a grade or specification enquiry. Each purchase request should still state the exact product, grade, standard, dimensions, finish, quantity and documentation; the category name alone is not a complete order description.
02
How should a buyer choose between the main Carbon Steel Plates types?
Choose by carbon level, strength, toughness, weldability and service code. The approved drawing, BOQ, service conditions and fabrication method should control the decision. Products grouped on one category page may have different standards and performance, so do not select only by appearance, availability or headline price.
03
What is the difference between Carbon Steel Plates and sheet products?
Plate is generally ordered in heavier thicknesses, while sheet is commonly thinner and may use different dimensional, surface and tolerance conventions. The commercial boundary varies by standard. State the required product form and governing standard rather than converting “plate” to “sheet” without end-user approval.
04
Which thickness, width and length details are needed for Carbon Steel Plates?
Provide nominal thickness, width, length, piece quantity, total tonnage, tolerance and cutting allowance. Availability should be confirmed for the requested grade and dimensions. For cut parts, distinguish mother-plate size from finished size and state whether rolling direction matters.
05
How is the weight per square metre of Carbon Steel Plates calculated?
Weight per square metre is estimated from thickness multiplied by the applicable material density, with units converted consistently. Chequered pattern, alloy density and dimensional tolerance can affect the result. Confirm whether quotation, freight and invoicing use theoretical finished weight, gross input weight or actual dispatch weight.
06
Which plate standard should be specified for Carbon Steel Plates?
State the named carbon-steel material and plate product standard, including edition, grade, delivery condition and supplementary requirements. Material grade, dimensional tolerance and testing are separate requirements. The purchase order and MTC should use the same designation, and code-controlled work requires the approved project specification.
07
What edge and surface condition should be stated for Carbon Steel Plates?
State mill edge or cut edge, surface condition, scale-removal requirement, finish, protective coating or film, and appearance criteria where relevant. Surface terminology varies by product. If welding, painting, lining or hygienic service is planned, include the preparation and acceptance requirement at enquiry stage.
08
Which applications commonly use Carbon Steel Plates?
Common enquiry contexts include fabricated structures, machinery, pressure equipment and engineered components. These examples do not establish load capacity, corrosion life, wear life or code compliance. Final selection must follow the approved drawing, design calculations, service environment and responsible engineer or end-user approval.
09
Can Carbon Steel Plates be cut, drilled, welded or fabricated?
Processing can be reviewed against the controlled drawing, material grade, dimensions, tolerances and quantity. Show holes, bevels, bends, welds, finished lengths and inspection points. Critical work must follow the approved code, qualified procedures and responsible engineer’s approval.
10
What should be checked on the MTC for Carbon Steel Plates?
Check the product description, grade, governing standard, heat number, chemistry, mechanical results and delivery condition. Request the required EN 10204 document type or project format at enquiry stage. The MTC must match the offered material; a similar grade description is not proof of equivalence.
11
What is the current Carbon Steel Plates price per kg?
A fixed current price per kg should not be published because values change with grade, size, quantity, source, testing, finish, processing and freight. Request a dated quotation with the complete specification and delivery postcode. Confirm validity, GST, cutting, packing and transport inclusions.
12
How is the Carbon Steel Plates price per tonne determined?
Price per tonne reflects grade, standard, dimensions, quantity, source or make preference, MTC, inspection, processing, packing and logistics. Provide piece count and total tonnage. Confirm whether billing uses theoretical or actual weight and whether offcut or input-material utilisation is chargeable.
13
What is the MOQ for Carbon Steel Plates?
MOQ should be confirmed for the exact product, grade, size, length, finish and quantity. Less common combinations or processing may have a different commercial minimum. Provide piece quantity and total tonnage at enquiry stage rather than assuming one MOQ applies to the entire category.
14
Can stock availability of Carbon Steel Plates be confirmed before ordering?
Yes. Availability should be confirmed against the exact product type, grade, standard, dimensions, finish, make preference and quantity. Do not assume every item shown on a category page is ready stock. Ask for confirmation of material, heat traceability, documentation and processing status.
15
Can third-party inspection be requested for Carbon Steel Plates?
Third-party inspection can be reviewed when the agency, inspection and test plan, witness or hold points, acceptance criteria and document format are stated before quotation. Scope, access, charges and schedule must be agreed in the purchase order; inspection is not automatically included in the base price.
16
How should buyers compare quotations from Carbon Steel Plates suppliers?
Compare the same product, grade, standard edition, dimensions, tolerance, finish, make, quantity, MTC, inspection, processing, packing and freight basis. Check GST and quote validity. A lower quotation may reflect a different grade, weight basis, documentation scope or delivery condition.
17
Does Ferrite supply Carbon Steel Plates in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai?
Ferrite Structural Steels Pvt Ltd has sales operations in Mumbai and a location in Kalamboli, Navi Mumbai. Buyers should provide the delivery postcode, unloading constraints, quantity and required date. Availability, freight and dispatch arrangements must be confirmed for the specified order.
18
Can buyers in Maharashtra and nearby states request Carbon Steel Plates quotations?
Requirements from Maharashtra and nearby states can be reviewed against the exact specification, quantity and destination. Provide the delivery postcode, access or unloading restrictions and required date. Commercial terms, freight and availability should be confirmed before issuing a purchase order.
19
Can India-wide and export buyers source Carbon Steel Plates?
India-wide and export requirements can be reviewed based on specification, quantity and destination. Export buyers should state destination port, Incoterm, packing, documentation, inspection scope and shipment quantity. Availability and commercial terms must be confirmed at enquiry stage.
20
What information is needed for a fast Carbon Steel Plates quotation?
Provide product type, profile or size, thickness, grade, standard, length, piece quantity, total tonnage, finish or coating, make preference, MTC and inspection needs, fabrication drawing, delivery postcode or destination port, Incoterm and required delivery date. Complete enquiries reduce technical and commercial clarification.

Why Choose Ferrite Steels?

Choosing Ferrite Structural Steels Pvt Ltd. for your Carbon Steel Plates ensures you receive top-quality products backed by our commitment to excellence. Our Carbon Steel Plates are manufactured from premium materials, providing exceptional strength, durability, and reliability for various applications. We offer a wide range of thicknesses, widths, and lengths to meet diverse project requirements, all while maintaining competitive pricing. With finishes like hot-rolled and galvanized, our Carbon Steel Plates are designed to withstand the toughest conditions. Trust Ferrite for consistent quality, exceptional service, and on-time delivery. Experience the Ferrite difference today—request a quote and let us help you with your project needs.

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