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Construction & Heavy Equipment Steel Plate Supplier
Steel plate is a heavily used material in construction due to its high strength relative to weight, as well as its weldability, accessibility, and price. More versatile than concrete, steel not only serves as the backbone of infrastructure but makes up the tools and machines used to erect buildings, bridges, and more.
Construction's Most Experienced Steel Plate Supplier
Because there are so many uses for steel plate within the construction industry, Leeco® Steel’s construction customers choose to partner with Leeco because of our ability to supply a wide range of steel plate products in small, medium, and large quantities within short timeframes. Leeco has 11 distribution centers across North America, enabling us to offer competitive freight rates and quickly fulfill orders.
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.
Below is the composition of three popular grades of structural steel that are used in building and bridge construction, as well as in heavy equipment parts.
| Grade | Carbon | Manganese | Phosphorus | Sulfur | Silicone |
| A36 | 0.25-0.29% | 0.80-1.20% | 0.030% | 0.030% | 0.15-0.40% |
| A572 | 0.21-0.26% | 1.35-1.65% | 0.030% | 0.030% | 0.15-0.40% |
| A514* | 0.10-0.21% | 0.40-1.50% | 0.15-0.80% |
*A514 also contains 0.48% chromium, 0.2% molybdenum, 0.02% titanium, 0.05% vanadium and 0.003% boron.
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How Are Steel Plates Used In Construction?
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
In addition to being a versatile material for construction and building, steel is 100% recyclable and more price-stable than other building materials.
Steel Plate Value Added Services
In addition to providing quality steel plate products with outstanding customer service, Leeco® Steel also supplies customers with a suite of value-added services.