Ahmer Steel, a trusted name in Manama’s industrial landscape, is your dedicated partner for high-strength, weather-resistant steel. We proudly specialize in supplying ASTM A588 GR.AB Corten steel sheets and plates, a material chosen for its exceptional durability and distinctive aesthetic. As a premier manufacturer and supplier in Bahrain, we are committed to providing robust solutions for projects that demand longevity and structural integrity, ensuring your constructions are built to withstand both time and the elements with confidence.
The composition of A588 GR.AB Corten steel includes key elements like copper, chromium, and nickel, which work together to form a protective, self-renewing rust patina when exposed to the weather. This elegant reaction not only gives it a unique appearance but also eliminates the need for painting. Mechanically, it offers a high minimum yield strength of 50 ksi, excellent weldability, and superior toughness, making it significantly stronger than traditional carbon steel while maintaining great workability for fabrication.
| Specifications | ASME SA588 / ASTM A588 |
| Grade | Gr A / Gr B Corten Steel Plates |
| Thickness | from 0.8 mm to 50mm |
| Width | from 750mm to 1500mm |
| Length | up to 12,000mm |
| Type | Weathering Steel / Weather Resistant / Corten Steel |
| Process | Hot-Rolled (HR) |
| Applications | concrete industry, metallurgy, fan industry, coal industry, mining machinery, construction machinery, etc. |
| Grade | C % | Si % | Mn % | P % | S % | Cr % | V % | Ni % | Cu % |
| Grade A | 0.19 | 0.30-0.65 | 0.80-1.25 | 0.04 | 0.05 | 0.40-0.65 | 0.02-0.10 | 0.40 | 0.25-0.5 |
| Grade B | ≤0.20 | 0.15-0.50 | 0.75-1.35 | 0.040 | 0.050 | 0.40-0.70 | 0.01-0.10 | ≤0.50 | ≤0.50 |
| Grade | Thickness | Yield Strength ReH[N/mm2]transv.min | TensileStrength Rm[N/mm2]transv |
| ASTM A588 | 0mm-100mm | 340 MPa | 480 MPa |
| 102mm-127mm | 320 MPa | 460 MPa | |
| 127mm-203mm | 290 MPa | 430 MPa |
We provide products that come with both mill test certificates and third-party test certificates, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
| THICKNESS | WIDTH | LENGTH | |
| A588 Steel | 3/16″ – 8″ | 48″ – 120″ | Up to 480″ |
| Width | Length | (lbs/ft) Weight |
| 48.00″ | 120.00″ | 15.0315 |
| 60.00″ | 120.00″ | 10.0210 |
| 48.00″ | 120.00″ | 20.0420 |
| 48.00″ | 120.00″ | 10.0210 |
The unique properties of these sheets and plates make them ideal for a wide range of demanding applications. You will commonly see Corten steel used in striking architectural facades, durable bridges, and exposed structural components where its weathered look is a design feature. It’s also perfect for heavy-duty construction equipment, transmission towers, and shipping containers. Essentially, it’s the material of choice for any project that benefits from a high-strength, low-maintenance solution that gracefully endures outdoor exposure for decades.
Ahmer 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 Manama, Bahrain.
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