JIS 3101 SS400 Steel Plate - High-Quality Structural Steel Plate

JIS 3101 SS400 steel plate is a high-quality carbon steel widely used in structural and general engineering applications.

It is known for its weldability, formability, and strength, suitable for construction, bridges, and ships. Learn more about SS400 steel plate specifications and applications.

JIS 3101 SS400 Steel Plate
JIS 3101 SS400 Steel Plate
JIS 3101 SS400 Steel Plate
JIS 3101 SS400 Steel Plate

Steel Structural 400 grade, or SS400, is defined by the Japanese material standard JIS G 3101 for hot rolled steel plates, sheets, and strips used in general structural applications. SS400 is primarily utilized in the engine parts industry due to its low carbon content and a minimum tensile strength limit of 400 MPa. At Conquest Steel & Alloys, we manufacture high-quality SS400 plates and supply them globally. The specifications of the plates vary based on surface finish, end finish, dimensions, shapes, sizes, and length, all of which can be tailored to meet customer requirements.

SS400 is a reliable structural rolled steel used to create a variety of plates and other components. The material's hot-rolled nature provides excellent tensile strength, making it ideal for numerous industrial applications. Additionally, the steel is versatile and forms the foundation for many different products beyond plates.

The SS400 alloy has various inherent characteristics that enhance its utility across a broad range of industries. Due to the presence of carbon, the plates exhibit good corrosion resistance. Silicon and chromium contribute to the material’s high tensile strength, durability, and flexibility. Moreover, SS400 plates offer excellent formability and weldability, which makes them valuable for a wide array of applications.

Conquest Steel & Alloys is committed to supplying high-quality SS400 plates developed according to international and national standards. Our plates meet a range of customer specifications and are shipped worldwide, ensuring the highest quality and performance for structural and engineering needs.

SS400 Steel Plate Equivalent Grades

Grade Comparison of Steel Grades
S400 JIS3101 EN10025:1990 FE 360 B
DIN17100 ST37-2
NFA 35-501 E24-2
EN 10025-2 S235JR
ASTM A283C
UNI7070 FE 360 B

Physical properties of SS400 Cold Rolled Plate

Property Value
Density and specific gravity, g/cm3 7.85
Melting point, ℃ 1494 - 1527
Specific heat capacity, J/(Kg·K) 473 at 20 ℃
Electrical resistivity, μΩ·m About 0.15 (20 ℃)
Long. elastic modulus, GPa 206
Tr. modulus of elasticity, GPa 79
Shear modulus, GPa 79
Thermal conductivity, (W/m·K) 57 - 60
Linear expansion coefficient, (10-6/K) 11.3 - 11.6 (20 ℃)
Young’s modulus, GPa 206
Poisson’s ratio 0.3
Magnetic permeability, mm2/s 13.9

SS400 Hot Rolled Plates Thickness Chart

SS400 Steel Plate Thickness in mm.
1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.3 2.5 (2.6) 2.8
(2.9) 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.0 6.3
7.0 8.0 9.0 10.0 11.0 12.0 12.7 13.0 14.0
15.0 16.0 (17.0) 18.0 19.0 20.0 22.0 25.0 25.4
28.0 (30.0) 32.0 36.0 38.0 40.0 45.0 50.0

Tolerance of SS400 Platess

Material thickness tolerance in mm
Thickness (t) Steel Plate width (W)<1600 1600≤ W <2000 2000≤ W <2500 2500≤ W <3150 3150≤ W <4000 4000≤ W <5000
4.00≤t<5.00 ±0.45 ±0.55 ±0.55 ±0.65
5.00≤t<6.30 ±0.50 ±0.60 ±0.60 ±0.75 ±0.75 ±0.85
6.30≤t<10.00 ±0.55 ±0.65 ±0.65 ±0.80 ±0.80 ±0.90
10.00≤t<16.00 ±0.55 ±0.65 ±0.65 ±0.80 ±0.80 ±1.00
16.00≤t<25.00 ±0.65 ±0.75 ±0.75 ±0.95 ±0.95 ±1.10
25.00≤t<40.00 ±0.70 ±0.80 ±0.80 ±1.00 ±1.00 ±1.20
40.00≤t<63.00 ±0.80 ±0.95 ±0.95 ±1.10 ±1.10 ±1.30
63.00≤t<100.00 ±0.90 ±1.10 ±1.10 ±1.30 ±1.30 ±1.50
100.00≤t<160.00 ±1.30 ±1.50 ±1.50 ±1.70 ±1.70 ±1.90
160.00≤t<200.00 ±1.60 ±1.80 ±1.80 ±1.90 ±1.90 ±2.10
200.00≤t<250.00 ±1.80 ±1.90 ±1.90 ±2.00 ±2.00 ±2.20
250.00≤t<300.00 ±2.00 ±2.10 ±2.10 ±2.20 ±2.20 ±2.50
300.00≤t≤350.00 ±2.10 ±2.30 ±2.30 ±2.40 ±2.40 ±2.80

Width of SS400B Plates

Standard width of steel plate and steel belt (mm)
600 630 670 710 750 800 850 900 914 950
1000 1060 1100 1120 1180 1200 1219 1250 1300 1320
1400 1500 1524 1600 1700 1800 1829 1900 2000 2100
2134 2438 2500 2600 2800 3000 3048

JIS G3101 SS400

JIS G3101 SS400 is a widely used Japanese standard for structural carbon steel, known for its excellent weldability and machinability, making it suitable for a variety of structural applications.


Chemical Composition

Element Maximum Percentage (%)
Carbon (C) 0.17% for thickness ≤ 16mm; 0.20% for thickness > 16mm
Manganese (Mn) 1.60%
Phosphorus (P) 0.050%
Sulfur (S) 0.050%

Mechanical Properties

Steel Structural 400 grade or SS400 is defined as per Japanese material standard for hot rolled steel plates, sheets, and strips for general structural usage. ( JIS G 3101). Primarily employed in the motors parts industry because of its low carbon content & lowest limit of tensile strength at 400 MPa.

Equivalent Grades

TAIWAN - CNS CHINA - GB JAPAN - JIS USA - ASTM GERMANY - DIN
SS400 Q235A, Q235B, Q235C, Q235D SS400 A570 Gr.30, A570 Gr.45, A 36/A283M Gr.D St37-2, Ust37-2, RSt37-2
  • ASTM A36: Widely used in the United States, ASTM A36 shares similar mechanical properties with SS400 and is often considered its equivalent.
  • EN S275JR: In European standards, S275JR is comparable to SS400 in terms of mechanical properties and applications.
  • DIN St37-2: In German standards, St37-2 is equivalent to SS400.
  • GB Q235B: In Chinese standards, Q235B is considered similar to SS400.

Applications

SS400 is extensively used in structural applications such as building frames, bridges, and other construction components due to its strength and weldability. Its versatility also makes it suitable for manufacturing parts that require bending, forming, or welding.


Weldability and Machinability

This steel grade exhibits good weldability and machinability, allowing for ease in fabrication and assembly in various structural projects.


Corrosion Resistance

While SS400 has modest corrosion resistance, it is often coated or painted to enhance its durability in corrosive environments.

When selecting SS400 or its equivalents for a project, it's essential to consider the specific requirements and standards applicable to ensure optimal performance and compliance.

Hot Rolled Steel Plate

Hot rolled steel plate is produced by hot rolling a slab of steel into a plate. It is used in the shipbuilding, pressure equipment and construction industries.

Hot Rolled Steel Plate
JIS 3101 SS400 Steel Plate
JIS 3101 SS400 Steel Plate
JIS 3101 SS400 Steel Plate
JIS G3101 Steel Strip

JIS G3101

JIS G3101 is a Japanese standard for carbon steel used in general structural applications.

This standard covers several grades of steel, including SS330, SS400, SS490, and SS540, which are widely used in construction, bridges, ships, and other structural engineering projects. The steels specified under JIS G3101 provide excellent strength, toughness, and weldability, making them suitable for use in demanding environments. SS400 is the most commonly used grade due to its versatility and balance of strength and workability.

JIS G3101 Steel Plate Yield and Tensile Strength

JIS G3101 Yield (≤16mm) Yield (16 - 40mm) Yield (40 - 100mm) Yield (>100mm) Tensile Strength
SS330 ≥205Mpa ≥195Mpa ≥175Mpa ≥165Mpa 330 - 430Mpa
SS400/SS41 ≥245Mpa ≥235Mpa ≥215Mpa ≥205Mpa 400 - 510Mpa
SS490 ≥285Mpa ≥275Mpa ≥255Mpa ≥245Mpa 490 - 610Mpa
SS540 ≥400Mpa ≥390Mpa - - ≥540Mpa

JIS G3101 Steel Coil/Plate Chemical Composition

Grade C Mn P S
SS330/SS400/SS490 - - ≤0.050 ≤0.050
SS540 ≤0.30 ≤1.60 ≤0.040 ≤0.040

High Strength Low Alloy Steel Grades with different Standards

Standard Grade Grade Grade Grade
ASME SA36/ASTM A36 A36
ASME SA283/ASTM A283 A283 Grade C A283 Grade D
ASME SA572/ASTM A572 A572 Grade 42 A572 Grade 50 A572 Grade 55 A572 Grade 60
ASME SA572/ASTM A572 A572 Grade 65
ASME SA573/ASTM A573 A573 Grade 58 A573 Grade 65 A573 Grade 70
ASME SA633/ASTM A633 A633 Grade A A633 Grade C A633 Grade D A633 Grade E
ASME SA656/ASTM A656 A656 Grade 50 A656 Grade 60 A656 Grade 70 A656 Grade 80
ASME SA656/ASTM A656 A656 Grade 100
EN10025-2 S235JR S235J0 S235J2 S275JR
EN10025-2 S275J0 S275J2 S355JR S355J0
EN10025-2 S355J2 S355K2 S450J0
EN10025-3 S275N S275NL S355N S355NL
EN10025-3 S420N S420NL S460N S460NL
EN10025-4 S275M S275ML S355M S420ML
EN10025-4 S355ML S460M S420M S460ML
EN10025-6 S460Q S460QL S460QL1 S500Q
EN10025-6 S500QL S500QL1 S550Q S550QL
EN10025-6 S550QL1 S620Q S620QL S620QL1
EN10025-6 S690Q S690QL S890Q S690QL1
EN10025-6 S890QL S890QL1 S960Q S960QL
JIS G3101 SS330 SS400 SS490 SS540
JIS G3106 SM400A SM400B SM400C SM490A
JIS G3106 SM490B SM490C SM490YA SM490YB
JIS G3106 SM520B SM520C SM570
JIS G4051 S20C S25C S30C S35C
JIS G4051 S40C S45C S50C S55C
JIS G4051 S60C S65C S70C S75C
DIN 17100 St37-2 USt37-2 RSt37-2 St37-3
DIN 17100 St52-3
DIN 17102 StE255 WStE255 TStE255 EStE255
DIN 17102 StE285 WStE285 TStE285 EStE285
DIN 17102 StE315 WStE315 TStE315 EStE315
DIN 17102 StE355 WStE355 TStE355 EStE355
DIN 17102 StE380 WStE380 TStE380 EStE380
DIN 17102 StE420 WStE420 TStE420 EStE420
DIN 17102 StE460 WStE460 TStE460 EStE460
DIN 17102 StE500 WStE500 TStE500 EStE500
GB/T700 Q195 Q235A Q235B Q235C
GB/T700 Q235D Q275
GB/T1591 Q355B Q355C Q355D Q390B
GB/T1591 Q390C Q420B Q420C Q460C
GB/T1591 Q390N Q420N Q460N Q390M
GB/T1591 Q420M Q460M Q550M Q620M
GB/T1591 Q690M
GB/T16270 Q460C Q460D Q460E Q460F
GB/T16270 Q500C Q500D Q500E Q500F
GB/T16270 Q550C Q550D Q550E Q550F
GB/T16270 Q620C Q620D Q620E Q620F
GB/T16270 Q690C Q690D Q690E Q690F
GB/T16270 Q800C Q800D Q800E Q800F
GB/T16270 Q890C Q890D Q890E Q890F
GB/T16270 Q960C Q960D Q960E Q960F

Package& Shipping

JIS G3101 SS41 Steel Plate

By bundles, each bundle weight under 3 tons, for small outer Diameter round bar, each bundle with 4 - 8 steel strips.

20 feet container contains dimension, length under 6000mm

40 feet container contains dimension, length under 12000mm

By bulk vessel, Freight charge is low by bulk cargo, and large Heavy sizes can not be loaded into containers can shipping by bulk cargo

【H】 Ceramic lined pipe

Ceramic lined pipe is made through self-propagating high-temperature synthesis (SHS) technique.

【H】 Cast basalt lined steel pipe

Cast basalt lined steel pipe is composed by lined with cast basalt pipe, outside steel pipe and cement mortar filling between the two layers.

【H】 Ceramic Tile Lined Pipes

Ceramic tile lined pipes have very uniform coating of specially formulated ceramic material that is affixed to the inner of the pipe.

【H】 Rare earth alloy wear-resistant pipe

The material of the rare earth alloy wear-resistant pipe is ZG40CrMnMoNiSiRe, which is also the grade of rare earth alloy steel.

【H】 Tubes Erosion Shields

Tubes Erosion Shields are used to protect boiler tubing from the highly erosive effects of high temperatures and pressures thereby greatly extending tube life.

【H】 ASTM A213 T91 Alloy Tube

The ASTM A213 T91 seamless tubes are primarily used for boiler, superheater, and heat-exchanger.

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