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What is JIS G3106 SM490A low alloy high strength steel plate

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JIS G3106 SM490A

Specification (mm)

THK: 6 to 300, Width: 1500 to 4050, Length: 3000 to 27000

Standard:

JIS G3106 Standard Specification is for Rolled Steels for Welded Structure.

Approval By Third Party

ABS, DNV, GL, CCS, LR , RINA, KR, TUV, CE

Classification:

Controlrolled weldable fine grain structural steels

 

SM490AChemical Composition

Grade

The Element Max (%)

C

Si

Mn

P

S

Cu (min)

SM490A

0.20-0.22

0.55

1.65

0.035

0.035

-

 

Grade

SM490AMechanical Property

Thickness

Yield

Tensile

Elongation

SM490A

mm

Min Mpa

Mpa

Min %

t≦16

325

490-610

17

16<t≦90

295-315

490-610

23

 

Equivalent steel grade of SM490A

Europe

Belgium

Germany

France

Italy

Sweden

India

USA

U.K

S 355 JR

AE 355 B

 

E 36-2

Fe 510 B

SS21,32,01

IS 961

A633 gr A,C,D

50 B

 

SM490A is a low alloy, high-strength structural steel under the JIS G3106 standard, designed for welded structures that require higher strength than SM400 series while maintaining good toughness and weldability.

 

It provides a minimum yield strength of 325 MPa and a tensile strength range of 490–610 MPa, making it suitable for medium-to-heavy load-bearing applications.

 

Typical Applications:

Bridges, trusses, and structural frameworks
Used in components that demand higher load capacity and superior structural reliability, such as main girders, beams, and supporting trusses.

 

Industrial machinery and equipment bases
Ideal for heavy-duty machinery frames, support platforms, and load-bearing structures where elongation ≥20% ensures safe bending, cutting, and welding.

 

Cranes, lifting equipment, and transport platforms
High yield and tensile strength allow SM490A to withstand dynamic loads and shock during industrial operations.

 

Offshore structures and civil engineering projects
Suitable for coastal and marine environments, ensuring long-term durability under environmental stress.

 

Storage tanks, steel platforms, and large infrastructure
Provides high strength-to-weight ratio, reducing material usage while maintaining safety in large-scale construction.

 

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