Base Plate Supplier
Leeco® stocks and processes material for base plates and can drill within machine tolerances.
Construction & Infrastructure Steel Plate Supplier
Steel plate is a widely used material within construction and infrastructure industries due to its high strength-to-weight ratio, weldability, accessibility and cost-effectiveness. It serves not only as a foundational component of buildings, bridges and other critical infrastructure, but also as a key material in the equipment and machinery used to construct them.
Multiple Stocking Locations
Carbon steel stocking locations across the US means material arrives when you need it.
Tailored Sourcing Solutions
We offer tailored sourcing programs that optimize cost and logistics to best fit your need.
Grades
Construction industry fabricators utilize grades that offer a balance of strength, toughness and weldability. Those grades include the following:
| Grade | Thickness | Width | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| A36 | 3/16"-18" | 48"-120" | Up to 480" |
| A572-50 | 3/16"-4" | 48"-120" | Up to 480" |
| A709-50 | 3/16" – 4" | 48" – 120" | Up to 480" |
| A709-50W | 3/16" – 4" | 48" – 120" | Up to 480" |
| A588-A | 3/16" – 8" | 48" – 120" | Up to 480" |
| A588-B | 3/16" – 8" | 48" – 120" | Up to 480" |
| A588-K | 3/16" – 8" | 48" – 120" | Up to 480" |
Processed Parts & Profiles
Fabricators supplying products to building or infrastructure construction projects may also benefit from Leeco’s processing services. Leeco’s processing services can augment in-house capabilities, so plate parts arrive ready for fabrication.
Leeco’s combination plasma and oxy machines allow us to produce parts with multiple operations – such as drilling, tapping, beveling and chamfering – on a single setup, which saves time and cost while reducing nonconformances.
The Leeco Advantage
Because there are so many uses for steel plate within the construction industry, Leeco Steel’s construction and infrastructure project suppliers choose to partner with us because of our ability to supply a wide range of steel plate products in small, medium and large quantities within short timeframes.
Additionally, Leeco is North America’s top supplier of heavy steel plate – or plate that is 3-inches thick or greater. Steel plate is all we do, and we do it better than anyone else.
Frequently Asked Questions
Learn more about our solutions for construction & infrastructure.
While there are many grades of steel used for construction and infrastructure applications, the most common carbon plate grades include:
- A36 – strong with good weldability
- A572 (particularly A572 grade 50) – strong with good weldability and wear resistance
- A514 (also called “T1”) – quenched and tempered for improved wear and impact resistance. Also very strong with good weldability.
Steel plate material is used in a variety of construction and heavy equipment applications, including – but not limited to – the following:
- Structural (i.e. I-beams)
- Crane booms
- Buckets
- Construction machinery
- Ramps
- Conveyors
- Earthmovers
- Industrial and commercial buildings
Bridges and highways utilize carbon steel plate materials in many ways, including:
- Girders
- Gusset plates
- Cover plates
- Bearings
There are both chemical and physical differences between structural and abrasion resistant steel plate. Abrasion resistant plate often has surface, impact or wear resistance material properties, but this can come at the expense of machineability and weldability. Additionally, surface strength does not translate to structural strength.
If sourcing 20 tons (40,000 lbs) or more, buyers usually source from a specialized metals service center. That process typically includes:
- Speaking directly with a service center to discuss the need, timeline and other considerations.
- Evaluating purchasing options for this and any future orders. This could include stocking programs or index-based pricing.
- Completing a credit application in preparation to make a purchase.
- Issuing a PO for the material.
- Receiving the material along with order documents, such invoices, BOLs and MTRs.
Receiving steel plate processed to your specifications can eliminate several in-house manufacturing steps. Leeco can provide oxy flame-cut, plasma-cut and laser-cut parts with additional operations such as drilling, tapping, beveling and chamfering completed before delivery. This helps reduce shop congestion, improve throughput, decrease labor requirements and accelerate project schedules.
Contact Leeco Steel
We want to be your supplier of choice for steel plate, parts and profiles.