Wear-Resistant Material
Extensive inventories of AR and high-strength steel plate grades means material is ready to ship.
Heavy Equipment Steel Plate Supplier
Heavy equipment manufacturers operate in demanding environments where equipment reliability, wear resistance and production schedules directly impact profitability. From construction and mining equipment to material handling, forestry and agricultural machinery, Leeco® Steel supplies the steel plate, inventory depth and processing capabilities manufacturers need to keep production moving and equipment performing in the field.
First Step Processing
Leeco can supply first-step processed parts and profiles that arrive ready for fabrication.
Multiple Stocking Locations
Inventory at multiple stocking locations means material is available when you need it.
Grades
Heavy equipment fabricators utilize grades that offer a balance of strength, toughness, weldability and abrasion resistance. Those grades include the following:
| Grade | Thickness | Width | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| AR400 | 3/16" – 4" | 48" – 120" | Up to 480" |
| AR450 | 3/16" – 2" | 48" – 96" | Up to 480" |
| AR500 | 3/16" – 2" | 48" – 96" | Up to 480" |
| A572-50 | 3/16"-4" | 48"-120" | Up to 480" |
| A514-B | 3/16" – 1 1/4" | 48" – 120" | Up to 480" |
| A514-S | 3/16" – 2 1/2" | 48" – 120" | Up to 480" |
| A514-H | 3/16" – 2" | 48" – 120" | Up to 480" |
| A514-Q | 3/16" – 6" | 48" – 120" | Up to 480" |
Processed Parts & Profiles
Heavy equipment manufacturers face constant pressure to increase production efficiency while controlling labor and manufacturing costs. Internal cutting and machining resources are often reserved for critical operations, making outsourced processing an effective way to improve throughput and reduce production constraints.
Leeco Steel provides flame, plasma and laser cutting, beveling, drilling, tapping, countersinking, counterboring, chamfering and etching services to deliver plate components ready for fabrication. Our state-of-the-art multi-function machines can often cut and process parts with multiple features on a single setup. Components can arrive prepared for welding and assembly, reducing handling requirements and eliminating secondary processing steps.
The Leeco Advantage
Leeco strives to be a true partner, not just a transaction. We understand that heavy equipment manufacturers need a supplier that understands demanding applications, aggressive production schedules and the importance of consistent quality. Leeco combines extensive inventory, value-added processing and market expertise to help customers secure the material they need when and where they need it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Learn more about steel plate for heavy equipment.
Leeco works with manufacturers producing construction equipment, mining equipment, agricultural machinery, forestry equipment, material handling equipment, attachments, dump bodies, trailers, lift equipment and other heavy-duty machinery.
Abrasion resistant grades such as AR400, AR450 and AR500 are commonly used for wear applications. Structural and high-strength grades including A36, A572 Grade 50 and A514 are frequently used for frames, booms, arms, chassis and load-bearing components.
Yes. Leeco provides value-added processing services including flame cutting, plasma cutting, laser cutting, drilling, beveling, tapping, countersinking and counterboring. Parts can be delivered ready for welding, machining or assembly.
Abrasion resistant plate helps extend component life by resisting wear caused by impact, sliding abrasion and material flow. These grades are commonly used in buckets, liners, dump bodies, hoppers and attachment components exposed to harsh operating conditions.
Yes. Many manufacturers use Leeco's processing services to supplement internal production capacity, reduce cutting table congestion and improve overall manufacturing throughput during peak production periods.
Receiving processed plate can reduce scrap, minimize material handling, eliminate secondary operations, improve workflow efficiency and reduce the time required to move parts into fabrication and assembly.
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