Desta Steel, located in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, has earned a solid reputation as a reliable manufacturer and supplier of top-notch Shipbuilding Steel Sheets and Plates. Thanks to their state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities and unwavering dedication to quality, they produce steel plates that comply with international maritime standards. Desta Steel’s Shipbuilding Steel Sheets and Plates are crafted to deliver exceptional strength, corrosion resistance, and durability, making them perfect for building sturdy marine structures. The company prides itself on rigorous quality control, prompt delivery, and competitive pricing, which has made it a go-to choice for shipyards and marine engineering sectors throughout Africa and beyond.
These Shipbuilding Steel Sheets and Plates are mainly made up of carbon, manganese, silicon, along with small amounts of sulfur and phosphorus to boost their strength and weldability. They showcase impressive toughness, with high tensile strength ranging from 400 to 520 MPa, and yield strength between 235 and 355 MPa, depending on the specific grade. Their remarkable impact resistance and elongation properties ensure they can withstand the rigors of harsh marine environments. The fine-grained microstructure enhances their formability, weldability, and resistance to seawater corrosion, making them ideal for long-lasting performance in shipbuilding projects.
Weight | Up to 40 ton |
| Width | 1500-4000 |
| Thickness | 4-200 mm |
grades | EH36, DH36, AH36, DH32, E32, A40, B, EH32, E36, A36, F40, D40, E, AH40, E40, A, A32, DH40, D36, D, AH32, EH40, D32, and their equivalents |
| Length | Up to 20000 |
| Delivery condition | quenched and tempered, Hot-rolled, normalised rolled or normalised, thermomechanically rolled |
| Grade | C%≤ | Al % | Mn % | p % ≤ | S % ≤ | Si % | Nb % | V % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D32 A32 E32 | 0.18 | ≥0.015 | 0.70~1.60 0.90~1.60 0.90~1.60 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.10~0.50 | — | — |
| A | 0.22 | — | ≥ 2.5C | 0.04 | 0.40 | 0.10~0.35 | — | — |
| B | 0.21 | — | 0.60~1.00 | 0.04 | 0.40 | 0.10~0.35 | — | — |
| E | 0.18 | ≥0.015 | 0.70~1.20 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.10~0.35 | — | |
| D36 A36 E36 | 0.18 | ≥0.015 | 0.70~1.60 0.90~1.60 0.90~1.60 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.10~0.50 | 0.015~0.050 | 0.030~0.10 |
| D | 0.21 | ≥0.015 | 0.60~1.00 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.10~0.35 | — | — |
| Grade | Yieldpoint (Mpa) ≥ | Tensile Strength (Mpa) | Elongation （%）≥ | cold bend test | Thickness (mm) | V-impact test | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| b=5a 120° | b=2a 180° | Temperature （℃） | Average AKV A kv /J | ||||||
| lengthways | crosswise | ||||||||
| ≥ | |||||||||
| A | 235 | 400~490 | 22 | — | d=2a | ≤50 mm | — | — | — |
| B | d=3a | — | 0 | 27 | 20 | ||||
| D | -10 | ||||||||
| E | -40 | ||||||||
| A32 | 315 | 440~590 | 22 | d=3a | — | ≤50 mm | 0 | 31 | 22 |
| D32 | -20 | ||||||||
| E32 | -40 | ||||||||
| A36 | 355 | 490~620 | 21 | d=3a | — | ≤50 mm | 0 | 34 | 24 |
| D36 | -20 | ||||||||
| E36 | -40 | ||||||||
We provide products that come with both mill test certificates and third-party test certificates, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
Desta Steel is one of the most prominent manufacturers and suppliers of superior quality Shipbuilding Steel Sheet and Plate in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. As experts in steel solutions, we supply a complete spectrum of products like Carbon Steel, Alloy Steel, Mild Steel, and Galvanized Steel. Our product range comprises Pipes, Tubes, Flanges, Pipe Fittings, Forged Fittings, Sheets, and Plates. Known for our reliable delivery and first-rate customer service, we are committed to supplying high-quality steel materials that guarantee durability and excellent performance in numerous industrial applications.
| Grade | Maximum Thickness (mm) | Standard | Minimum Thickness (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| EH36 | 150 mm | Lloyds Register | 5 mm |
| AH36 | 150 mm | Lloyds Register | 5 mm |
| Grade A | 150 mm | Lloyds Register | 5 mm |
| DH36 | 150 mm | Lloyds Register | 5 mm |
| theoretical weight | Thickness (mm) | Thickness (mm) | theoretical weight | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kg/m2 | Kg/ft2 | Kg/m2 | Kg/ ft2 | ||
| 47.10 | 4.376 Kg/ft2 | 6 | 25 | 196.25 | 18.962 Kg/ ft2 |
| 54.95 | 5.105 Kg/ft2 | 7 | 26 | 204.10 | 20.420 Kg/ ft2 |
| 86.35 | 8.751 Kg/ft2 | 11 | 32 | 251.20 | 25.525 Kg/ ft2 |
| 172.70 | 16.044 Kg/ft2 | 22 | 50 | 392.50 | 36.464 Kg/ ft2 |
| 62.80 | 5.834 Kg/ft2 | 8 | 28 | 219.80 | 21.879 Kg/ ft2 |
| 157.00 | 14.586 Kg/ft2 | 20 | 48 mm | 376.80 | 35.006 Kg/ ft2 |
| 78.50 | 7.293 Kg/ft2 | 10 | 30 mm | 235.50 | 23.337 Kg/ ft2 |
| 94.20 | 10.21 Kg/ft2 | 12 | 34 mm | 266.90 | 26.254 Kg/ ft2 |
| 125.60 | 11.669 Kg/ft2 | 16 | 40 mm | 314.00 | 29.172 Kg/ ft2 |
| 141.30 | 13.127 Kg/ft2 | 18 | 45 mm | 353.25 | 32.818 Kg/ ft2 |
| 109.90 | 10.939 Kg/ft2 | 14 | 35 mm | 274.75 | 27.713 Kg/ ft2 |
| 188.40 | 18.232 Kg/ft2 | 24 | |||
| Max. width | Thickness |
|---|---|
| Grade A | From to up to |
| 1370 | 1.70 to 1.80 |
| 1280 | 1.60 to 1.70 |
| 1440 | 1.80 to 1.90 |
| 1520 | 1.90 to 2.00 |
| 1170 | 1.49 to 1.60 |
| 2070 | 12.70 to 20.00 |
| 1590 | 2.00 to 2.20 |
| 1730 | 2.20 to 2.40 |
| 1880 | 2.60 to 2.80 |
| 1960 | 2.80 to 3.12 |
| 1800 | 2.40 to 2.60 |
| 2070 | 3.12 to 12.70 |
These steel sheets and plates are widely utilized in constructing hulls, decks, bulkheads, and offshore structures. They form the backbone of cargo vessels, tankers, naval ships, and passenger ferries. Additionally, they are crucial in the production of offshore platforms, marine pipelines, and coastal defense structures due to their outstanding resistance to seawater and mechanical stress. They also play a vital role in ship repair and maintenance projects where strength and durability are paramount. With their versatility, corrosion resistance, and superior mechanical properties, these materials are essential in the maritime and offshore engineering fields.
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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