GB/T 700 Q235A hot-rolled steel plate (Thickness 2-50mm, width ≤2500mm), supports laser/waterjet/flame cutting. Ideal for construction frames, racks, and machinery. MOQ 3 tons, SGS-tested with MTC. Bulk discounts & fast delivery.
Production process
Q235 steel plate is mainly produced by hot rolling process, the specific process is as follows:
1.Raw material preparation: the billet (continuous casting billet or die casting billet) is heated to 1200-1250℃.
2.Roughing and finishing:
• Rough rolling stage: the billet is rolled to the middle thickness (30-50mm);
• Finishing rolling stage: Control the final rolling temperature at 850-900℃ to form the target thickness (1.5-200mm).
3.Cooling and winding: air-cooled or laminar cooling to room temperature, coil or cut into plates.
4.Surface treatment: pickling (to remove the oxide) or oil to prevent rust.
mechanical properties (GB/T 700 standard)
argument | Value range/requirements | Test standard |
Yield strength (Re) | ≥235 MPa | GB/T 228.1 |
Tensile strength (Rm) | 375-500 MPa | GB/T 228.1 |
Elongation after fracture (A) | ≥26%(thickness≤16mm) | GB/T 228.1 |
Impact work (Akv) | ≥27J (20℃, V-notch) | GB/T 229 |
Bending property | 180° cold bending without crack (d=1.5a) | GB/T 232 |
Implement standard control
Standard system | Corresponding brand | Description of major differences |
China Standard (GB) | Q235(GB/T 700) | It is divided into A/B/C/D four levels, and D level requires -20 ° C impact |
American Standard (ASTM) | ASTM A36 | The carbon content is slightly higher (≤0.26%), and the Mn content is low |
Japanese Standard (JIS) | SS400(JIS G3101) | Tensile strength ≥400 MPa, no yield strength requirements |
European Standard (EN) | S235JR(EN 10025-2) | Requirements Cu≤0.55%, impact power 27J (+20℃) |
Chemical composition (GB/T 700 Q235B)
element | c | si | mn | p | s |
content | ≤0.22% | ≤0.35% | ≤1.40% | ≤0.045% | ≤0.045% |
Typical uses and application scenarios
1.Building structure
•Scene: Steel beams, stair steps, temporary supports
•Advantages: low cost, good weldability, suitable for static load structure
2.Machine building
•Scenario: Machine tool base, conveyor frame, and agricultural equipment shell
•Advantages: Easy machining, suitable for non-precision parts
3.Transportation
•Scenario: Floor of a freight car, corner parts of a container, and non-load-bearing partitions of a ship
•Limitations: Not suitable for high intensity or low temperature environments (need to be upgraded to Q345 or Q355)
4.Daily hardware
•Scenario: Inner lining of security door, shelf beam, common bolts and nuts.
•Advantages: Good cold forming performance, suitable for stamping processing.
Technical parameters and selection suggestions
Parameter entry | Recommended range | Matters needing attention |
Thickness selection | Building structure: 4-20mm | Cold rolled SPCC is preferred for ultra-thin sheet (<3mm) |
Surface state | Pickling plate (indoor), galvanized plate (outdoor) | Galvanized layer ≥60g/m² (outdoor rust prevention) |
Welding process | Manual arc welding (J422 electrode) | Preheating temperature ≥10℃ (plate thickness >20mm) |
Alternative scheme | High strength demand →Q345 | Corrosion resistance demand →Q355NH weathering steel |
With its high cost performance, easy processing and wide applicability, Q235 steel has become a universal steel for basic industries around the world. But in the selection should pay attention to:
•Low temperature environment: Q235D (-20℃ impact power standard) should be selected;
•Dynamic load scenario: Q345 (yield strength 345MPa) is recommended.
•Corrosion environment: Use galvanized sheet or weathering steel (such as 09CuPCrNi-A).
Through reasonable matching standards and processes, the economic value of Q235 steel plate can be maximized.
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