API 2H Steel Plate Supplier

From extreme heat and massive swells to bitter cold and heavy rains, industries operating offshore regularly encounter hazardous environments. Equipment must be built following stringent codes using high-quality materials like API 2H steel plate to protect against premature degradation.

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API 2H Plate Benefits

API 2H is an intermediate-strength and normalized structural steel plate developed for the welded construction of offshore structures. This material grade is regulated by the American Petroleum Institute, or API, and exhibits the following characteristics: 

  • Excellent fracture resistance 
  • High impact toughness
  • Fatigue loading resistance
  • High yield strength
  • Lamellar tearing resistance

API 2H Grade 50

Intended Use: API 2H Grade 50 is primarily intended for use in offshore structures. Offshore structures operate in harsh environmental conditions and must withstand the challenges posed by saltwater, waves, and dynamic loads. API 2H Grade 50 steel plate is engineered to meet these demanding requirements. 

Impact Toughness: API 2H Grade 50 is known for its high impact toughness. This property is crucial because offshore structures may be subjected to impacts from marine vessels, waves, and other environmental factors. The material's ability to absorb energy without fracturing is essential for safety and durability.

Applications: The primary applications of API 2H Grade 50 include tubular joints, stiffened plate construction, and intersections where parts of the plates will experience tension in the through-thickness direction. These are critical areas in offshore structures where the material's properties are essential for safety and structural integrity.

Specification: API 2H Grade 50 is typically manufactured and tested to conform to specific standards and specifications, such as the American Petroleum Institute (API) Specification 2H. These standards ensure that the material meets the required mechanical and chemical properties.

 

Typical Applications of API 2H Plate

Universal Steel America stocks API 2H steel plate with thicknesses from 1/4 to 4 inches in the normalized condition. Width and length restrictions exist, depending on plate weight and mill capabilities. Specialized testing and chemical or physical requirements vary to best suit the final application. Common uses for API 2H steel plate include: 

 

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Requirements & Characteristics 

While API 2H steel plate was originally designed as a structural steel for offshore projects, stringent chemical composition controls make it ideal for other applications. Examples include base rings and cylinders for heavy-duty cranes and fracture-critical applications that require heightened resistance to vibration and torque.

As a leading API 2H steel plate supplier, our standard stock includes API 2H with supplements S1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. API material carries a comprehensive list of additional supplemental code requirements, as well as multiple grades, which are all available upon request. In addition to standard stock and code requirements, we have mill sources across the world capable of producing material to meet precise job specifications.

Optimize your application with high-quality API 2H steel plate from Universal Steel America. Devoted to supplying clients with excellent materials on time and within budget, we’re on your side. 

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