D Section D

PLATES
SHEARED and FLAME CUT PLATES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

J-20 CARBON PLATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Low Carbon, Free-Cutting

J-45 CARBON PLATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

High Carbon, Free-Cutting

HIGH CARBON PLATES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

PRESSURE VESSEL QUALITY PLATES (ASTM A 285, A 515, A 516) . . . . . . . . . 5

FLOOR PLATES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7

Plates Listed in Other Sections

high strength low alloy plates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sec. F

Heat treated constructional alloy plates (T-1) . . . . . . . . . . . . Sec. F

Abrasion resisting plates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sec. F

alloy plates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sec. G

aircraft quality plates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sec. H

stainless steel plates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sec. I

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 Hot Rolled Carbon Steel Plates
Sheared — Flame Cut
Color Marking: Corner striped Blue

Hot Rolled Carbon Steel Plates are produced from basic oxygen process steel.
The designations applied to this material are based upon the types of mills used to
produce the plates and resulting edge conditions. SHEARED PLATES have been
rolled between horizontal rolls, with edges and ends later trimmed by shearing to
obtain rectangular shape. In the heavier thicknesses (generally over 11/2”), the trimming
is accomplished by flame cutting—hence the designation FLAME CUT PLATES.

SPECIFICATIONS
Thickness Range
Normally Stocked
ASTM A 36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3/16”—16”
When material over 11/2” thick is used as bearing plates in structures other than
bridges, ASTM A 36 applies.

ANALYSIS (ASTM A 36)

C P S
Max. Mn Max. Max. Si
3/4” & under .25 — .04 .05 —
Over 3/4” to 11/2” .25 .80/1.20 .04 .05 —
Over 11/2” to 21/2” .26 .80/1.20 .04 .05 .15/.40
Over 21/2” to 4” .27 .85/1.20 .04 .05 .15/.40
Over 4” .29 .85/1.20 .04 .05 .15/.40

APPLICATIONS — Storage tanks, storage bins, welded pipe, bridge construction,

freight and passenger cars, barges, tankers, machinery construction, mining
cars and equipment, bearing plates for buildings, and other structural applications
and various parts obtained by flame cutting with our modern shape cutting facilities.

MECHANICAL PROPERTIES (Typical)

Tensile Yield
Strength Strength Elongation
(psi) (psi) in 8”*
ASTM A 36 58/80,000 36,000 Min. 18% Min.
* Subject to reduction for thicknesses under 5/16”.

Machinability — Hot Rolled Carbon Plates have a machinability rating of

approximately 72%, based on 1212 as 100%, with average surface cutting speed
of 120 feet per minute. When considerable machining or drilling is to be
performed, we recommend the use of Free-Cutting Plates, described on Page 3
of this section.

Weldability — These plates are easily welded by all the welding processes and
the resultant welds and joints are of extremely high quality. The grade of welding
rod to be used depends on the thickness of section, design, service
requirements, etc.

Stock Sizes
Sheared: Stocked in thicknesses from 3/16” to 11/2”, widths up to 120”, and lengths
up to 480”. For weights refer to Pages 6 and 7 of this section.
Flame Cut: Stocked in thicknesses from 15/8” to 16”. Maximum widths vary from
72” to 96”, depending on thickness. Stock lengths are up to 360”.

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 Free-Cutting Carbon Steel Plates
J-20 Carbon Plate
J-45 Carbon Plate
Color Marking: J-20 —Corner striped Black
J-45 —Corner striped White
J-20 and J-45 free-cutting carbon steel plates are made to EMJ’s own
specifications in order to insure free-machining steel of uniformly high qual-
ity. Because of their outstanding machinability and excellent finishing
characteristics, substantial savings are effected through use of these materials.
J-20 is a low-carbon analyses that may be carburized and hardened using the same
treatments employed with ordinary low-carbon steels.
J-45 is a high-carbon analyses that may be hardened satisfactorily by direct-heating
and quenching, flame hardening, or induction hardening.
ANALYSIS (Typical)
Carbon Manganese Phosphorus Sulphur Silicon
J-20 .20 1.25 .04 Max. .25 .20
J-45 .45 1.25 .04 Max. .25 .15
APPLICATIONS — The low carbon grades are used for mechanical rubber molds,
V-belt mold rings, gears, cams, sprockets, jigs and fixtures, templates, etc.
The high carbon grades are used for rubber molds, short-run blanking and
trimming dies, slides, racks, machine ways, spinning chucks, etc.
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES (Typical) — The following values are average and
may be considered as representative of the grade:
Tensile Yield Reduction
Strength Strength Elongation of Brinell
(psi) (psi) in 2” Area Hardness
Low Carbon
Grades 72,000 48,000 30% 60% 149
High Carbon
Grades 90,000 56,000 20% 40% 187
In thicker sections, properties are somewhat lower.
Machinability — These steels are machinable at speeds up to 40% higher than
other steels with comparable carbon content. J-20 is machined at
cutting speeds up to 170 surface feet per minute. J-45 is
machined at cutting speeds up to 145 surface feet per minute. Flame cutting of
the high carbon grades produces a hardening effect on the cut edge which may be
minimized by stress relieving.
Weldability — These free machining steels are not generally recommended for
welding. They can be welded using the proper techniques and electrodes.
Low-hydrogen electrodes are recommended to avoid excessive porosity and
under-bead cracking that is likely to occur with the use of cellulose-covered rods.
American Welding Society Classes EXX16 or EXX18 should be used with the
tensile strength class determined by the strength desired. Current control is
critical, and amperage should be regulated to obtain adequate fluidity of the weld
metal and yet minimize dilution of the weld metal by the parent metal. The high
carbon grades should be preheated to 350º-450º prior to welding and
stress-relieved or normalized (see below) immediately after welding.
Hardening — J-20 responds to any of the standard carburizing and
subsequent hardening methods used for such grades as 1018. J-45
responds to any of the standard treatments used for such grades as 1144.
J-20 J-45
Normalize 1650º-1750º F 1600º-1700º F
Anneal 1550º-1600º F 1450º-1500º F
Stress Relieve 1250º-1300º F 1200º-1300º F
Carburize 1650º-1700º F —
Harden 1450º-1500º F (water) 1475º-1550ºF (oil or water)
“J-20” and “J-45” are trademarks of the Earle M. Jorgensen Co.
Stock Sizes
These plates are stocked in thicknesses from 1/4” to 6”. Most thicknesses are carried
in widths up to 96” and lengths up to 240”.

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 High Carbon Plates
Sheared — Flame Cut
UNS G10450

Color Marking: 1045 As-Rolled—Corner striped Red

This high carbon grade possesses higher strength with good toughness than is
found in low carbon plate. It has low hardenability which means that it can be fully
hardened in thin sections only with a drastic quench. In heavier sections, partial
hardening increases strength substantially, and flame or induction hardening pro-
duces high surface hardness.

1045 has good wear and abrasion resistance which can be further improved by
heat treatment.

ANALYSIS

Carbon Manganese Phosphorus Sulphur

1045 .42/.50 .60/.90 .04 Max. .05 Max.

APPLICATIONS — The 1045 grade is generally used for gears, pinions, brake discs,
wear plates, base plates, etc.

MECHANICAL PROPERTIES (Typical) — The following values are average and

may be considered as representative of the grade:

Tensile Yield Reduction

Strength Strength Elongation of Brinell
(psi) (psi) in 2” Area Hardness
1045 As Rolled 95,000 56,000 21% 44% 197

Machinability — 1045 As-Rolled—average cutting speed is 95 surface feet per

minute. This is not free-machining steel and when considerable machining is to
be performed, J-45 are the free-machining steel equivalents to 1045.

Weldability — High Carbon Plates may be welded with proper precautions. With
thin sections and a flexible design, gas or arc welding may be used without
preheating; but in joints over 3/8” thick preheating is necessary. To develop
equivalent strength in a weld, a low alloy filler is recommended. Stress relieving
is also recommended. The grade of welding rod to be used depends on the
thickness of section, design, service requirements, etc.

Hardening — This Grade is essentially a water-hardening steel, but may be

quenched in oil.
1045
Normalize 1600º-1700ºF
Anneal 1400º-1500º F
Hardening 1475º-1550º F
Temper To Desired Hardness

Stock Sizes
High Carbon Plates are stocked in thicknesses from 3/16” to 14”, widths up to 96”,
and lengths up to 30 feet.

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 Pressure Vessel Quality Plates

These are hot rolled carbon steel plates produced by the basic oxygen process.
They are high quality products which meet ASTM and ASME specifications, as well
as those of the Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Co. They have been
rigidly inspected and tested to insure quality satisfactory for pressure vessels.

Specifications and Color Marking

ASTM Color Marking
Specification (Corner Stripe)
Pressure Vessel Quality ASTM A 285, Grade C Yellow
ASTM A 515, Grade 70 Purple
ASTM A 516, Grade 70 Black & Pink

ANALYSIS
Carbon Man- Phosphorus Sulphur
Max. ganese Max. Max. Silicon
A 285, Grade C .28 .90 Max. .035 .04 —
A 515, Grade 70
1” thick & under .31 1.20 Max. .035 .04 .15/.40
Over 1” to 2” incl .33 1.20 Max. .035 .04 .15/.40
Over 2” to 8” incl .35 1.20 Max. .035 .04 .15/.40
A 516, Grade 70
1/2” thick & under .27 .85/1.20 .035 .04 .15/.40
Over 1/2” to 2” incl .28 .85/1.20 .035 .04 .15/.40
Over 2” to 4” incl .30 .85/1.20 .035 .04 .15/.40
Over 4” to 8” incl .31 .85/1.20 .035 .04 .15/.40

APPLICATIONS
ASTM A 285 covers plates of low and intermediate tensile strengths for pressure
vessels. The maximum thickness of plates produced to this specification is 2”.
ASTM A 515 covers a course grain carbon silicon steel intended for intermediate
or high temperature service in boilers and other pressure vessels.
ASTM A 516 covers a fine grain carbon manganese silicon steel intended for
service in pressure vessels at temperatures where improved notch toughness is
important.
Material for all three specifications is intended for fusion welding where the
welding technique is of prime importance with welding procedure accomplished
under approved methods.

MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
Tensile Yield
Strength Strength Elongation
(psi) (psi) in 8”
A 285, Grade C 55,000/75,000 30,000 Min. 23% Min.*
A 515 and A 516, Grade 70 70,000/90,000 38,000 Min. 17% Min.
*Subject to modification for thicknesses under 5/16” and over 3/4”.

Machinability — Although not considered free-machining, these grades can be

surface machined or drilled readily.

Weldability — These grades are easily welded by all welding processes although
they are intended for fusion welding. The resultant welds are of high quality, when
the welding procedure is accomplished under approved methods.

Stock Sizes
Pressure Vessel Quality Plates are stocked in thicknesses from 3/16” to 8”, widths
up to 96”, and lengths up to 336”.

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 Floor Plate

ASTM A 786

Floor Plate provides maximum skid resistance regardless of how the plate is laid or
the angle from which it is approached. Patterns are continuous whether adjoining
plates are laid end to end, side to side, or side to end. Cutting waste is reduced to
a minimum. Cleaning is easily accomplished with a hose, brush, or mop, with rapid
and complete drainage.

ANALYSIS

Carbon Manganese Phosphorus Sulphur

.10/.25 .30/.70 .05 Approx. .05 Approx.

APPLICATIONS — Running board steps, floors, walkways, platforms, cover plates,

stair treads, hatch covers, trench covers, truck runways, conveyors, etc.

MECHANICAL PROPERTIES — Floor Plates are not normally used as main

stress-carrying members and are seldom specified to tensile requirement.
However, properties are approximately as follows:

Tensile Yield
Strength Strength Elongation
(psi) (psi) in 8”

60,000 33,000 22%

Machinability — Can be machined or drilled readily.

Weldability — Easily welded by all the welding process, and the resultant welds
are of extremely good quality. The grade of welding rod to be used depends on
thickness of section, design, service requirements, etc.

Sizes and Weights

See next Page.

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 FLOOR PLATES
STOCK SIZES

16 Ga. To 1/8” — As indicated below.

3/16” to 3/4” — Thickness and Widths as indicated below. Lengths up to 24’.
Thickness refers to body of plate, not including raised portion.

Estimated Weight, Lbs. Thickness Estimated Weight, Lbs.

Stock Per Per Per Per and Per Per Per
Size Sq.In. Sq.Ft. Lin.Ft. Plate Width Sq.In. Sq.Ft. Lin.Ft.
16 Ga. 3/16
30x 96 .0208 3.00 7.50 60.00 x 24 .0605 8.71 17.42
36x 96 “ “ 9.00 72.00 30 “ “ 21.78
120 “ “ “ 90.00 36 “ “ 26.13
48x 120 “ “ 12.00 120.0 42 “ “ 30.49
144 “ “ “ 144.0 48 “ “ 34.84
60 “ “ 43.55
14 Ga. 72 “ “ 52.26
30x 120 .0260 3.75 9.38 93.75 84 “ “ 60.97
168 “ “ “ 131.3 96 “ “ 69.68
36x 96 “ “ 11.25 90.00 1/4
120 “ “ “ 112.5
144 “ “ “ 135.0 x 24 .0782 11.26 22.52
48x 96 “ “ 15.00 120.0 30 “ “ 28.15
120 “ “ “ 150.0 36 “ “ 33.78
42 “ “ 39.41
144 “ “ “ 180.0 48 “ “ 45.04
60 “ “ 56.30
12 Ga. 72 “ “ 67.56
30x 120 .0365 5.25 13.13 131.3 84 “ “ 78.82
180 “ “ “ 196.9 96 “ “ 90.08
36x 96 “ “ 15.75 126.0
120 “ “ “ 157.5 5/16
144 “ “ “ 189.0 x 24 .0959 13.81 27.62
180 “ “ “ 236.3 30 “ “ 34.53
48x 96 “ “ 21.00 168.0 36 “ “ 41.43
120 “ “ “ 210.0 48 “ “ 55.24
144 “ “ “ 252.0 60 “ “ 69.05
240 “ “ “ 420.0 72 “ “ 82.86
60x 96 “ “ 26.25 210.0 84 “ “ 96.67
120 “ “ “ 262.5 96 “ “ 110.5
144 “ “ “ 315.0
240 “ “ “ 525.0 3/8
x 24 .1137 16.37 32.74
1/8 30 “ “ 40.93
24x 168 .0427 6.15 12.30 172.2 36 “ “ 49.11
30x 96 “ “ 15.38 123.0 42 “ “ 57.30
120 “ “ “ 153.8 48 “ “ 65.48
144 “ “ “ 184.6 60 “ “ 81.85
192 “ “ “ 246.1 72 “ “ 98.22
36x 96 “ “ 18.45 147.6 84 “ “ 114.6
120 “ “ “ 184.5 96 “ “ 131.0
144 “ “ “ 221.4 1/2
192 “ “ “ 295.2 x 24 .1491 21.47 42.94
42x 120 “ “ 21.53 215.3 30 “ “ 53.68
48x 96 “ “ 24.60 196.8 36 “ “ 64.41
120 “ “ “ 246.0 48 “ “ 85.88
144 “ “ “ 295.2 60 “ “ 107.4
168 “ “ “ 344.4 72 “ “ 128.8
192 “ “ “ 393.6 84 “ “ 150.3
240 “ “ “ 492.0 96 “ “ 171.8
288 “ “ “ 590.4
60x 96 “ “ 30.75 246.0 5/8
120 “ “ “ 307.5 x 60 .1845 26.58 132.9
144 “ “ “ 369.0 72 “ “ 159.5
240 “ “ “ 615.0
288 “ “ “ 738.0 3/4
72x 240 “ “ 36.90 738.0 x 60 .2200 31.68 158.4
288 “ “ “ 885.6 96 “ “ 253.4

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