Plates

1045

Medium   carbon steel that can be forged satisfactorily. Most common shafting steel.

A36

Low   carbon steel that exhibits good strength coupled with formability. It is easy   to machine and fabricate and can be securely welded.

A514

High   strength steel, which is quenched and tempered with a yield strength of   100,000 PSI.

A516

Medium   carbon alloy used in pressure vessels and boilers. Contains manganese,   phosphorus, sulfur and silicon at the highest levels allowed by the ASTM, to   produce the strongest carbon steel plates specified by the ASTM.

A572

Covers   the standard requirements for Grades 42, 50, 55, 60, and 65 for   high-strength, low-alloy, columbium-vanadium structural steel shapes, plates   and bars for applications in bolted, riveted and welded structures in bridges   and buildings.

AR 200

High   strength, low-alloy steel. Abrasion resistant. Made in the as-rolled   condition.

AR 400 F

Quenched   and tempered through hardened wear-resistant grades of abrasion. Used for   high impact.

AR 500

Standard   specification published by the ASTM for cold-formed welded and seamless   carbon steel structural tubing in round, square, and rectangular shapes.

C1045

Medium   carbon, medium tensile steel supplied as forged or normalized. This steel   shows good strength, toughness and wear resistance.

A-2

Air-hardening   steel. Replaces O-1 when safer hardening, better dimensional stability and   increased wear-resistance are required. Most widely used in the A series.

D-2

High   carbon and high chrome. Ideal grade for maximum production runs. Superior   machinability. Excellent wear-resistance, high compressive strength, and deep   hardening properties. Most widely used in the D series.

S-7

Shock   resistant tool steel. Used in applications that require high toughness and   resistance. Used for moderately elevated temperature service.

4130

General   purpose alloy. Offers good strength and toughness for moderately stressed   parts.

4140

Medium   carbon steel that is widely used for general purposes. Good hardenability,   strength, toughness, wear resistance, and ductility.

4340

Highly   alloyed steel. Used in heavy-duty conditions and for heavily stressed parts.

8620

General purpose   alloy. It is the most widely used of all case hardening alloys.

260

Wide   range of applications. High ductility. Low to fair soldering and brazing   capabilities.

110

Broad   range of uses. Excellent hot and cold forming characteristics. Poor   machinability rating. 

1100

Commercially   pure aluminum. Soft and ductile, has excellent workability and formability   and high thermal and electrical conductivities. Non-heat treatable.

2024

One of   the most commonly used high strength aluminum alloys. Low corrosion   resistance. Commonly used when good strength-to-weight ratio is desired.

3003

Most   widely used of all aluminum alloys. Excellent corrosion resistance and good   workability. Added manganese to increase strength 20% more than 1xxx grade.

5052,   5454

Highest   strength alloy of the more non-heat treatable grades. Good resistance to   marine atmosphere and salt water corrosion. Good workability.

6061

Heat   treatable, structural alloy with medium strength and good weldability,   formability, machinability, and relatively good corrosion resistance.

7075

Highest strength   in heat treatable alloys. Adequate machinability and improved stress   corrosion control. Good for highly stressed structural parts.

Cast   Aluminum

Cast   aluminum is a specific metal that has gone through a process known as   casting. It is created when methods such as die casting, mold casting, or   sand casting are used to temper the aluminum for use in creating components   for many different types of products. This form of aluminum is used for a   number of items around the house, as well as machinery and other products   that are necessary to the manufacturing of a wide range of goods and   services.

304

Offers   resistance to corrosion, has good formability and can be readily welded by   all methods. One of the most commonly used grades across the industry.

304L

Extra   low carbon avoids harmful carbide precipitation due to welding. Same   corrosion resistance as 304 with lower mechanical properties.

316

Better pitting   and corrosion resistance than 304, as well as higher strength at elevated   temperatures. 316 can be used for valves, marine equipment, pumps, and   chemical equipment.

316L

Extra   low carbon avoids harmful carbide precipitation due to welding. Same   excellent corrosion resistance as 316. It exhibits the same high strength,   toughness and workability as 304 alloys.