As a trusted manufacturer and supplier based in Addis Ababa, Desta Steel takes pride in producing high-quality SA 285 grade C sheets and plates. We understand that the backbone of countless local industries is reliable, durable materials, and we are committed to meeting that need right here in Ethiopia. Our focus is on delivering products that build the essential infrastructure and machinery driving our nation’s growth, ensuring every project benefits from locally-sourced strength and our steadfast dedication to excellence.
The composition of SA 285 grade C steel is carefully balanced, primarily consisting of carbon, manganese, phosphorus, and sulfur, to achieve its specific strength. This material is known for its dependable mechanical properties, offering a minimum tensile strength of 45,000 psi and a yield strength of 24,000 psi. This combination results in a plate that is not only strong but also possesses good formability, making it a practical and versatile choice for fabricators who need a material that can be worked with confidently.
Grade : Pressure Vessel Plates, Carbon Steel, Low- and Intermediate-Tensile Strength – A285 GR.A
Width : 1500mm-3000mm
Thickness : 3mm-600mm
Length : 3000mm-11000mm
Production : Hot-Rolled (HR)
Heat Treatment : Rolled / Normalised/N+T/QT
| Element | C % Max | Mn % Max | P % Max | S % Max |
| Gr C | 0.17 | 0.98 | Max 0.035 | Max 0.035 |
| Mechanical Property SA285 Grade A | Tensile strength, kis [MPa] | Yield strength, min, kis [MPa] | Elongation in under [50mm], min, % | Elongation in 8inch or under [50mm-200mm], min, % |
| SA285 Gr C | 310-450 | 165 | 30 | 27 |
We provide products that come with both mill test certificates and third-party test certificates, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
You’ll typically find SA 285 grade C plates and sheets in crucial, non-critical pressure vessel applications, where reliability is key. This includes tanks for storing oil, water, or chemicals, as well as various components for boilers and other lower-pressure containers. Its excellent weldability and formability make it a go-to material for fabricating housings, ducts, and structural parts within the manufacturing and construction sectors, providing a sturdy and cost-effective solution for many of Ethiopia’s growing industrial and infrastructure projects.
Desta 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 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
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