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NAME AND LOCATION
AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING
COUNTRY
29/Dec/2009 APPROVED STEEL MILLS
WEBSITE
PRODUCT
(PROCESSING)
ABS
GRADE
MAXIMUM
THICKNESS
POURING
PRACTICE
AUSTRALIA
Bluescope Steel (AIS)Ltd., Port Kembla Works(Ex- B.H.P.)
*** Plates (AR) AH32 35mm CC
AH32 35mm CC
DH32 25mm CC
Plates (CR,TMCP)
A, B, D 50mm CC
Plates (N) E 27mm CC
AUSTRIA
Voestalpine GrobblechGmbH
*** Plates A,B 51mm CC
Plates (CR) A,B,D 51mm CC
*(Al+Nb) Treated
Plates(CR) AH,DH32/36* 40mm CC
*Al Treated
AH,DH32/36* 20mm CC
Plates(N) A,B,D 51mm CC
*(Al+Nb) Treated
AH,DH,EH32/36Z35*
80mm CC
*Al Treated
AH,DH,EH32/36* 51mm CC
*(Al+Nb) Treated
Plates(TMCP) AH,DH,EH32/36/40Z35*
51mm CC
*** - ABS QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM
NOTES
Shapes also include Bars; (AR)-As Rolled; (N)-Normalized; (Q &T)-Quenched & Tempered
(CR)-Control Rolled; (TMCP)-Thermomechanical Control Processed; (AC) Accelerated Cooling
(XXXX)-Mill Designation for Special Rolling Process
All-Ordinary and Higher Strength, excluding H40 and FH
AH,DH,EH - H32 and H36, unless indicated otherwise
IC-Ingot Cast; CC-Continuous Cast
Page 1 of 105
NAME AND LOCATION
AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING
COUNTRY
29/Dec/2009 APPROVED STEEL MILLS
WEBSITE
PRODUCT
(PROCESSING)
ABS
GRADE
MAXIMUM
THICKNESS
POURING
PRACTICE
AUSTRIA
*(Al+Nb) Treated
Plates(TMCP) AQ,DQ,EQ,FQ43Z35*
51mm CC
BELGIUM
Cockerill SambreMarcinelle (Charleroi)
Shapes A,D 13mm IC
AH,DH 13mm IC
Cockerill Sambre, CarlamDivision
Coiled A 20mm CC
B,D,AH,DH 13mm CC
Duferco ClabecqS.A.(former Forges deClabecq)
*** Plates All 51mm CC
Plates (CR+AC) ALL 25mm CC
Plates (N) All 100mm CC
Industeel Belgium Plates(Q & T) AQ, DQ, EQ,FQ70
90mm CC
Shapes(Q & T) AQ, DQ, EQ,FQ70
90mm CC
Industeel Groupe Arcelor*** Plates All 51mm IC & CC
AQ70/DQ70/EQ70/FQ7060mm CC
V039/V051/V060 51mm IC & CC
Plates(N) AH/DH/EH 115mm IC&CC
Sidmar Gent Slabs A,B ... CC
*** - ABS QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM
NOTES
Shapes also include Bars; (AR)-As Rolled; (N)-Normalized; (Q &T)-Quenched & Tempered
(CR)-Control Rolled; (TMCP)-Thermomechanical Control Processed; (AC) Accelerated Cooling
(XXXX)-Mill Designation for Special Rolling Process
All-Ordinary and Higher Strength, excluding H40 and FH
AH,DH,EH - H32 and H36, unless indicated otherwise
IC-Ingot Cast; CC-Continuous Cast
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NAME AND LOCATION
AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING
COUNTRY
29/Dec/2009 APPROVED STEEL MILLS
WEBSITE
PRODUCT
(PROCESSING)
ABS
GRADE
MAXIMUM
THICKNESS
POURING
PRACTICE
BRAZIL
Companhia Siderurgica deTubarao (CST) Vitoria
Plate from coil(AR)
A, B 19mm CC
AH32 16mm CC
Plate fromcoil(AR)
A, B, D 16mm(max)6.3mm(min)
CC
Slabs A,B,D 250mm(t) x1880mm(w)
CC
A,B,D ... IC & CC
AH, DH, EH36 250mm(t) x1880mm(w)
CC
AH, DH32 250mm(t) x1880mm(w)
CC
AH32/DH32 ... IC & CC
Gerdau Açominas S/A (Ex-Aco Minas Gerais)
Slabs A,B,D ... IC
Usinas Siderurgica deMinas Gerais,SA -USIMINAS, Cubatao
Plates A,B,D 51mm IC & CC
AH,DH 51mm IC & CC
Plates(N) E,EZ,AH/DH/EH/Z 80mm IC
Usinas Siderurgica deMinas Gerais,SA Ipatinga
*** Plate fromCoil(CR)
A 12.5mm CC
Plates A,B 51mm IC & CC
*Maximum as rolled thickness is 12.5mm when grain refined withniobium and/or vanadium.
AH32/DH32 35mm* IC & CC
D 35mm IC & CC
Plates(N) AH,DH,EH 51mm IC & CC
E 51mm IC & CC
*** - ABS QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM
NOTES
Shapes also include Bars; (AR)-As Rolled; (N)-Normalized; (Q &T)-Quenched & Tempered
(CR)-Control Rolled; (TMCP)-Thermomechanical Control Processed; (AC) Accelerated Cooling
(XXXX)-Mill Designation for Special Rolling Process
All-Ordinary and Higher Strength, excluding H40 and FH
AH,DH,EH - H32 and H36, unless indicated otherwise
IC-Ingot Cast; CC-Continuous Cast
Page 3 of 105
NAME AND LOCATION
AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING
COUNTRY
29/Dec/2009 APPROVED STEEL MILLS
WEBSITE
PRODUCT
(PROCESSING)
ABS
GRADE
MAXIMUM
THICKNESS
POURING
PRACTICE
BRAZIL
Plates(N) EH36Z 25mm CC
BULGARIA
Stomana Industry S.A.,Pernik
Plates (AR) A 40mm CC
CANADA
Dominion Foundries andSteel Co
Plates A 51mm CC
Shapes A 51mm CC
Essar Steel Algoma Inc.,Sault Ste., Marie, Ontario
*** Plates A, B, D 51mm CC
Plates(N) AH,DH,EH 2-3/4" CC
Gerdau Ameristeel,Whitby (EX- CO SteelLasco)
*** Shapes A,B 5/8" CC
AH 5/8" CC
IPSCO, Inc. Coiled A 1/2" CC
Plates A,B 2" CC
The Steel Company ofCanada (STELCO) ISO
Plates All 51mm CC
Shapes All 51mm CC
CZECH REPUBLIC
Evraz Vitkovice Steel A.S.,Ostrava
Plates(AR) A 65mm CC
Plates(CR) A,B 51mm IC & CC
AH32/36 40mm CC
*** - ABS QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM
NOTES
Shapes also include Bars; (AR)-As Rolled; (N)-Normalized; (Q &T)-Quenched & Tempered
(CR)-Control Rolled; (TMCP)-Thermomechanical Control Processed; (AC) Accelerated Cooling
(XXXX)-Mill Designation for Special Rolling Process
All-Ordinary and Higher Strength, excluding H40 and FH
AH,DH,EH - H32 and H36, unless indicated otherwise
IC-Ingot Cast; CC-Continuous Cast
Page 4 of 105
NAME AND LOCATION
AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING
COUNTRY
29/Dec/2009 APPROVED STEEL MILLS
WEBSITE
PRODUCT
(PROCESSING)
ABS
GRADE
MAXIMUM
THICKNESS
POURING
PRACTICE
CZECH REPUBLIC
Plates(N) A, B, D 40mm IC & CC
*Al &Nb
A, B, D, E* 40mm IC & CC
A, B, DZ35 25mm CC
AH, DH32/36 40mm IC & CC
AH,DH32/36Z35
25mm CC
*Al + Nb
AH,DH,EH32/36* 40mm IC & CC
*Al + Nb
AH,DH32/36* 40mm CC
Moravia Steel (TrieneckeZelezarny)
Blooms AH/DH/EH ... CC
AH/DH/EH36 ... CC
AH/DH/EH40 ... CC
AQ/DQ/EQ43 ... CC
AQ/DQ/EQ47 ... CC
Vitkovice Steel A.S.,Ostrava
Plates(AR+N) AH 32/36 60mm CC
DH 32/36 60mm CC
DENMARK
Danish Steel AS,Frederiksvaerk***(EX-Dansteel)
Plates (AR) A 100mm CC
AH32/36 12.5 mm CC
Plates (AR) A 40mm CC
*** - ABS QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM
NOTES
Shapes also include Bars; (AR)-As Rolled; (N)-Normalized; (Q &T)-Quenched & Tempered
(CR)-Control Rolled; (TMCP)-Thermomechanical Control Processed; (AC) Accelerated Cooling
(XXXX)-Mill Designation for Special Rolling Process
All-Ordinary and Higher Strength, excluding H40 and FH
AH,DH,EH - H32 and H36, unless indicated otherwise
IC-Ingot Cast; CC-Continuous Cast
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NAME AND LOCATION
AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING
COUNTRY
29/Dec/2009 APPROVED STEEL MILLS
WEBSITE
PRODUCT
(PROCESSING)
ABS
GRADE
MAXIMUM
THICKNESS
POURING
PRACTICE
DENMARK
Plates (AR) B 40mm CC
Plates (N) A, B, D 100mm CC
AH 32/36 60mm CC
DH 32/36 60mm CC
E 50mm CC
EH 32/36 60mm CC
Duferco-Danish Steel A.S
*Sections - Bars, Flats, Rounds / *Shapes - Squares
Shapes*,Sections* (AR)
A 40mm CC
*Sections - Bars, Flats, Rounds / *Shapes - Squares
AH, DH32/36 40mm CC
FINLAND
Rautaruukki Oy*** Coiled(CR) A,B,D, AH,DH 15mm CC
Coiled(TMCP) E, EH 15mm CC
Slabs from ABS approved source.
Plates(AR) All 51mm IC & CC
Plates(CR) A,B,D 35mm CC
Plates(N) A, B, D, E 150mm CC
AH, DH,EH32/36
150mm CC
AH, DH,EH32Z25
150mm CC
AH, DH,EH36Z25
150mm CC
*** - ABS QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM
NOTES
Shapes also include Bars; (AR)-As Rolled; (N)-Normalized; (Q &T)-Quenched & Tempered
(CR)-Control Rolled; (TMCP)-Thermomechanical Control Processed; (AC) Accelerated Cooling
(XXXX)-Mill Designation for Special Rolling Process
All-Ordinary and Higher Strength, excluding H40 and FH
AH,DH,EH - H32 and H36, unless indicated otherwise
IC-Ingot Cast; CC-Continuous Cast
Page 6 of 105
NAME AND LOCATION
AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING
COUNTRY
29/Dec/2009 APPROVED STEEL MILLS
WEBSITE
PRODUCT
(PROCESSING)
ABS
GRADE
MAXIMUM
THICKNESS
POURING
PRACTICE
FINLAND
Plates(N) All 100mm CC
AZ, BZ, DN,EZ25
150mm CC
DH 40mm CC
Plates(TMCPw/AC)
AH,DH,EH32/36 76mm CC
AQ/DQ/EQ43 60mm CC
AQ/DQ/EQ47 65mm CC
AQ/DQ/EQ51 40mm CC
Plates(TMCPw/o AC)
AH,DH,EH32/36 40mm CC
AQ/DQ/EQ43 30mm CC
AQ/DQ/EQ47 20mm CC
AQ/DQ/EQ51 20mm CC
FRANCE
GTS IndustriesDunkerque
*** Plates(CR) AH, DH 32/36 24mm CC
AH,DH32/36Z35
24mm CC
Plates(N) A, B, D, E 51mm CC
AH,DH,EH32/36
70mm CC
Plates(TMCP) AH,DH,EH32/36
76mm CC
*** - ABS QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM
NOTES
Shapes also include Bars; (AR)-As Rolled; (N)-Normalized; (Q &T)-Quenched & Tempered
(CR)-Control Rolled; (TMCP)-Thermomechanical Control Processed; (AC) Accelerated Cooling
(XXXX)-Mill Designation for Special Rolling Process
All-Ordinary and Higher Strength, excluding H40 and FH
AH,DH,EH - H32 and H36, unless indicated otherwise
IC-Ingot Cast; CC-Continuous Cast
Page 7 of 105
NAME AND LOCATION
AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING
COUNTRY
29/Dec/2009 APPROVED STEEL MILLS
WEBSITE
PRODUCT
(PROCESSING)
ABS
GRADE
MAXIMUM
THICKNESS
POURING
PRACTICE
FRANCE
Plates(TMCP+AC) AH,DH,EH32/36
76mm CC
Industeel GroupeArcelor, ChateauneufPlant
***
*AB/AQ, DQ, EQ FQ70Z
Plates (Q&T) AQ, DQ, EQ,FQ70*
210mm IC
Industeel Groupe Arcelor,Le Creusot
***
*AB/AQ, DQ, EQ FQ70Z
Plates (Q&T) AQ, DQ, EQ,FQ70*
150mm IC
Unimetal Rombas Plates AH,A,B,D 51mm IC
Shapes AH,A,B,D 51mm IC
GERMANY
AcelorMittalEisenhuettenstadt GmbH
*** Blooms & Slabs A, B, D, E ... CC
AH/DH/EH32 ... CC
AH/DH/EH36 ... CC
AH/DH/EH40 ... CC
AQ/DQ/EQ43 ... CC
AQ/DQ/EQ47 ... CC
Dillinger Huttenwerke,Dillingen (Saar)
*** Plates All, V-057 51mm IC & CC
Plates (AR) AH 35mm CC
DH 25mm CC
Plates (Q&T) AB/AQ43,DQ43, EQ43,
FQ43
200mm IC & CC
Plates(N) AH,DH,EH 65mm CC
*** - ABS QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM
NOTES
Shapes also include Bars; (AR)-As Rolled; (N)-Normalized; (Q &T)-Quenched & Tempered
(CR)-Control Rolled; (TMCP)-Thermomechanical Control Processed; (AC) Accelerated Cooling
(XXXX)-Mill Designation for Special Rolling Process
All-Ordinary and Higher Strength, excluding H40 and FH
AH,DH,EH - H32 and H36, unless indicated otherwise
IC-Ingot Cast; CC-Continuous Cast
Page 8 of 105
NAME AND LOCATION
AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING
COUNTRY
29/Dec/2009 APPROVED STEEL MILLS
WEBSITE
PRODUCT
(PROCESSING)
ABS
GRADE
MAXIMUM
THICKNESS
POURING
PRACTICE
GERMANY
Plates(TMCP) AH,DH,EH 25mm CC
Plates(TMCP+AC) AH,DH,EH 100mm CC
AH40/DH40 100 mm CC
EH40/FH40 100 mm CC
Eko Stahl GmbH Slabs All ... CC
Ilsenburger GrobblechGmbH
***Ingots & Slabs from ABS approved sources.
Plates(CR) A,B,D 40mm IC & CC
Ingots & Slabs from ABS approved sources.
AH,DH 30mm IC & CC
Ingots & Slabs from ABS approved sources.
Plates(N) A,B,D 140mm IC & CC
Ingots & Slabs from ABS approved sources.
AH,DH,EH,FH 51mm IC & CC
AH36,DH36,EH36 100mm CC
Ingots & Slabs from ABS approved sources.
E 51mm IC & CC
Plates(TMCP &ACC)
EH36/40Z 120mm CC
Ingots & Slabs from ABS approved sources.
Plates(TMCP) AH,DH,EH 70mm IC & CC
AH40,DH40,EH40 50mm CC
Industeel Groupe Arcelor,Site De Chateauneuf
Plates (Q&T) FQ70 (A517Gr Q Mod)
210mm IC
Klockner Stahl GmbHGeorgsmarienhutte(Osnabruck)
Shapes A 13mm IC & CC
*** - ABS QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM
NOTES
Shapes also include Bars; (AR)-As Rolled; (N)-Normalized; (Q &T)-Quenched & Tempered
(CR)-Control Rolled; (TMCP)-Thermomechanical Control Processed; (AC) Accelerated Cooling
(XXXX)-Mill Designation for Special Rolling Process
All-Ordinary and Higher Strength, excluding H40 and FH
AH,DH,EH - H32 and H36, unless indicated otherwise
IC-Ingot Cast; CC-Continuous Cast
Page 9 of 105
NAME AND LOCATION
AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING
COUNTRY
29/Dec/2009 APPROVED STEEL MILLS
WEBSITE
PRODUCT
(PROCESSING)
ABS
GRADE
MAXIMUM
THICKNESS
POURING
PRACTICE
GERMANY
Reiner Brach GmbH & Co.,KG., Bremen
Plates(Q & T) AQ, DQ, EQ70 150mm -
Salzgitter AG (Werk I,Salzgitter)
Plates All 51mm IC & CC
EH36Z 40mm IC & CC
Salzgitter AG (Werk II,Peine)
Shapes All 40mm IC & CC
EH36Z 40mm IC & CC
Stahlwerke Bremen GmbHBremen
Coiled A,B,D 20mm CC
ThyssenKrupp Steel AG(Duisburg)
*** Plate from Coil(AR, CR)
All 25mm IC & CC
Plates(AR, CR,N)
All 51mm IC & CC
Plates(Q&T) AQ,DQ,EQ70 60mm IC & CC
Plates(TMCP+AC) AH, DH,EH32/36
70mm CC
AH, DH, EH40 60mm CC
HUNGARY
Dunaferr Lorinci Hengermu Plates AH, DH, EH 60mm CC
Dunai Vasmu, Dunajvarosand Lorinci Plants
Plates AH,DH,EH 51mm IC
INDIA
Essar Steel Ltd., Hazira Coil Plate(AR) A, B 20mm (6mmmin)
CC
AH, DH 32/36 8mm CC
AH36, DH36 20mm (8mmmin)
CC
*** - ABS QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM
NOTES
Shapes also include Bars; (AR)-As Rolled; (N)-Normalized; (Q &T)-Quenched & Tempered
(CR)-Control Rolled; (TMCP)-Thermomechanical Control Processed; (AC) Accelerated Cooling
(XXXX)-Mill Designation for Special Rolling Process
All-Ordinary and Higher Strength, excluding H40 and FH
AH,DH,EH - H32 and H36, unless indicated otherwise
IC-Ingot Cast; CC-Continuous Cast
Page 10 of 105
NAME AND LOCATION
AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING
COUNTRY
29/Dec/2009 APPROVED STEEL MILLS
WEBSITE
PRODUCT
(PROCESSING)
ABS
GRADE
MAXIMUM
THICKNESS
POURING
PRACTICE
INDIA
ISPAT Industries Ltd., Pen,Raigad
Plate fromcoil(TMCP)
A,B 16mm CC
Jindal Steel and PowerLtd., Raigarh, Chattishgarh *Al Treated
Plates(AR) A* 70mm CC
*Al Treated
Plates(CR) A,B,D* 70mm CC
*(Al+V) Treated
AH,DH32/36* 70mm CC
Beam, Column, Channel
Shapes(AR) A,B 44.1mm CC
JSW Steel Ltd., Torangallu,Karnataka
Slab A, B, D, E 220mm(t) x1600(w)
CC
AH, DH, EH32/36
220mm(t) x1140(w)
CC
Steel Authority of India,Ltd., Bhilai Works
Plates A 51mm IC & CC
AH,DH 12.5mm CC
EH 50mm CC
INDONESIA
P.T. Gunawan Dianjaya Plates(AR) A,B,D 50mm CC
Plates(CR) AH,DH32/36 50 mm CC
P.T. Gunung Raja PaksiPlate Mill, Jakarta
***
*Al Treated. Slab Supplier: Azovstal Iron & Steel, Ukraine
Plate from Coil(AR)
A 12mm CC
*** - ABS QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM
NOTES
Shapes also include Bars; (AR)-As Rolled; (N)-Normalized; (Q &T)-Quenched & Tempered
(CR)-Control Rolled; (TMCP)-Thermomechanical Control Processed; (AC) Accelerated Cooling
(XXXX)-Mill Designation for Special Rolling Process
All-Ordinary and Higher Strength, excluding H40 and FH
AH,DH,EH - H32 and H36, unless indicated otherwise
IC-Ingot Cast; CC-Continuous Cast
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NAME AND LOCATION
AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING
COUNTRY
29/Dec/2009 APPROVED STEEL MILLS
WEBSITE
PRODUCT
(PROCESSING)
ABS
GRADE
MAXIMUM
THICKNESS
POURING
PRACTICE
INDONESIA
Slabs from ABS approved source.
Plates (AR) A 50mm CC
Slabs from ABS approved source.
B 25mm CC
Plates (CR) A,B,D 50mm CC
Azovstal Iron & Steel Works, Ukraine (ABS Approved Source)
AH,DH36 50mm CC
Azovstal Iron & Steel Works, Ukraine (ABS Approved Source)
Plates (N) AH,DH36 50mm CC
*(Al+Nb) Treated. Azovstal Iron & Steel Works, Ukraine (ABSApproved Source)
Plates (TMCP) AH,DH,EH32/36* 50mm CC
Azovstal Iron & Steel Works, Ukraine (ABS Approved Source)
AH,DH,EH40 30mm CC
P.T. Jaya Pari SteelSurabaya
*** Plates (AR) A,B 20mm CC
PT Krakatau Steel(Persego), Cilegon
Plates (TMCP) A 20mm CC
AH32/36 20mm CC
ITALY
Acciaiere & Ferriere,Vicente Beltrame, Vicenza
Shapes A,B,AH,DH 20mm CC
E 15mm CC
Falk Lamiere S.R.L., SestoSan Giovanni (Milan)
Plates All 51mm IC & CC
Shapes A,B,D,AH 51mm IC & CC
*** - ABS QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM
NOTES
Shapes also include Bars; (AR)-As Rolled; (N)-Normalized; (Q &T)-Quenched & Tempered
(CR)-Control Rolled; (TMCP)-Thermomechanical Control Processed; (AC) Accelerated Cooling
(XXXX)-Mill Designation for Special Rolling Process
All-Ordinary and Higher Strength, excluding H40 and FH
AH,DH,EH - H32 and H36, unless indicated otherwise
IC-Ingot Cast; CC-Continuous Cast
Page 12 of 105
NAME AND LOCATION
AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING
COUNTRY
29/Dec/2009 APPROVED STEEL MILLS
WEBSITE
PRODUCT
(PROCESSING)
ABS
GRADE
MAXIMUM
THICKNESS
POURING
PRACTICE
ITALY
I.L.V.A. Lamieri E Tubi,Genoa Works
Plates All 51mm Pressure Cast
Plates(N) E,AH,DH,EH 100mm Pressure Cast
I.L.V.A. Lamieri E Tubi,Taranto Works
Plates All 51mm IC & CC
Plates(CR) AH 30mm IC & CC
Plates(TMCP) All 45mm CC
Plates(TMCP+AC)D,E,AH,DH,EH 80mm CC
Sidermarghera SPA,Venice Works
Shapes All 51mm Pressure Cast
Trametal S.p.A., Udine
*Slab Source: Novolipetsk Steel, Lipetsk, Russia & Azvostal Steel,Ukraine, Russia
Plates(AR)* AH36 25mm -
*Slab Source: Azovstal Steel, Ukraine, Russia & NovolipetskSteel, Lipetsk, Russia
B 35mm -
*Slab Source: Azovstal Steel, Ukraine, Russia, Novolipetsk Steel,Lipetsk, Russia & Ekostahl Steel, Germany
Plates(CR)* D 40mm -
*Slab Source: Azovstal Steel, Ukraine, Russia, Novolipetsk Steel,Lipetsk, Russia, SSAB Swedish Steel, Sweden & Ekostahl SteelGermany
DH36 40mm -
*Slab Source: SSAB Swedish Steel, Sweden & Ekostahl SteelGermany
Plates(N)* EH36Z 50mm -
*** - ABS QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM
NOTES
Shapes also include Bars; (AR)-As Rolled; (N)-Normalized; (Q &T)-Quenched & Tempered
(CR)-Control Rolled; (TMCP)-Thermomechanical Control Processed; (AC) Accelerated Cooling
(XXXX)-Mill Designation for Special Rolling Process
All-Ordinary and Higher Strength, excluding H40 and FH
AH,DH,EH - H32 and H36, unless indicated otherwise
IC-Ingot Cast; CC-Continuous Cast
Page 13 of 105
NAME AND LOCATION
AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING
COUNTRY
29/Dec/2009 APPROVED STEEL MILLS
WEBSITE
PRODUCT
(PROCESSING)
ABS
GRADE
MAXIMUM
THICKNESS
POURING
PRACTICE
JAPAN
Chubu Steel Plate Co., Ltd,Nagoya Works
Plates(AR) A,B 51mm CC
Plates(CR) A,B,D 50mm CC
AH,DH32/36 50mm CC
Daisan Seiko Co., Ltd.,Shinsuna Works, Tokyo
Bars(AR) A,B 28mm CC
Slab AH36 170 mm x 285mm
CC
Godo Steel Ltd., OsakaWorks Slabs from Kansai Steel
Shapes A 15mm IC & CC
Japan Steel Works,Muroran Plant
Plates All 51mm IC
JFE Bars & ShapesCorporation, Himeji Works
Sections(AR) A 32mm CC
*Al Treated
A,B,D* 25mm CC
*(Al+V) Treated
AH,DH32/36* 12.5mm CC
*(Al+V) Treated
AH32/36* 32mm CC
*Al Treated
Sections(N) A,B,D,E* 25mm CC
*(Al+V) Treated
AH,DH,EH32/36* 25mm CC
JFE Bars & ShapesCorporation, KashimaWorks
From NKK Fukuyama Works
Shapes A,AH,DH 32mm CC
*** - ABS QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM
NOTES
Shapes also include Bars; (AR)-As Rolled; (N)-Normalized; (Q &T)-Quenched & Tempered
(CR)-Control Rolled; (TMCP)-Thermomechanical Control Processed; (AC) Accelerated Cooling
(XXXX)-Mill Designation for Special Rolling Process
All-Ordinary and Higher Strength, excluding H40 and FH
AH,DH,EH - H32 and H36, unless indicated otherwise
IC-Ingot Cast; CC-Continuous Cast
Page 14 of 105
NAME AND LOCATION
AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING
COUNTRY
29/Dec/2009 APPROVED STEEL MILLS
WEBSITE
PRODUCT
(PROCESSING)
ABS
GRADE
MAXIMUM
THICKNESS
POURING
PRACTICE
JAPAN
JFE Steel Corp.,Fukuyama Works
***
*Approved Condition
DifferentialThicknessPlates(AR)
A,B* 51mm CC
*Al Treated
AH,DH32/36* 26mm CC
*Al/(Al+V)/(Al+Nb) Treated
AH32/36* 51mm CC
*Approved Condition
D* 35mm CC
*Approved Condition
DifferentialThicknessPlates(CR)
A,B,D* 51mm CC
*Al Treated
AH,DH32/36* 51mm CC
*Approved Condition
DifferentialThicknessPlates(N)
A,B,D,E* 51mm CC
*** - ABS QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM
NOTES
Shapes also include Bars; (AR)-As Rolled; (N)-Normalized; (Q &T)-Quenched & Tempered
(CR)-Control Rolled; (TMCP)-Thermomechanical Control Processed; (AC) Accelerated Cooling
(XXXX)-Mill Designation for Special Rolling Process
All-Ordinary and Higher Strength, excluding H40 and FH
AH,DH,EH - H32 and H36, unless indicated otherwise
IC-Ingot Cast; CC-Continuous Cast
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NAME AND LOCATION
AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING
COUNTRY
29/Dec/2009 APPROVED STEEL MILLS
WEBSITE
PRODUCT
(PROCESSING)
ABS
GRADE
MAXIMUM
THICKNESS
POURING
PRACTICE
JAPAN
*Al/(Al+V)/(AL+Nb) Treated
DifferentialThicknessPlates(N)
AH,DH,EH32/36* 51mm CC
*Al Treated
Hot RolledCoil(AR)
A* 8mm CC
*Al Treated
AH32* 8mm CC
*Al Treated
Plates(AR) A,B* 70mm CC
*(Si+Mn) Treated
A,B,D* 35mm CC
*(Cu+Ni+Cr)/(Al+V) Treated
AH,DH32/36* 26mm CC
*(Si+Mn)/(Cu+Ni)/(Ti+Cu+Ni) Treated
AH32* 51mm CC
*(Cu+Ni+Cr)/(Al+V) Treated
AH32/36* 51mm CC
*(Si+Mn)/(Cu+Ni)/(Ti+Cu+Ni) Treated
DH32* 26mm CC
*Al Treated
Plates(CR) A,B,D* 70mm CC
*** - ABS QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM
NOTES
Shapes also include Bars; (AR)-As Rolled; (N)-Normalized; (Q &T)-Quenched & Tempered
(CR)-Control Rolled; (TMCP)-Thermomechanical Control Processed; (AC) Accelerated Cooling
(XXXX)-Mill Designation for Special Rolling Process
All-Ordinary and Higher Strength, excluding H40 and FH
AH,DH,EH - H32 and H36, unless indicated otherwise
IC-Ingot Cast; CC-Continuous Cast
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29/Dec/2009 APPROVED STEEL MILLS
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POURING
PRACTICE
JAPAN
*(Si+Mn)/(Cu+Ni)/(Ti+Cu+Ni) Treated
Plates(CR) AH,DH32* 51mm CC
*(Cu+Ni+Cr)/(Al+V)/(Al+Nb) Treated
Plates(CR)* AH,DH32/36 51mm CC
*Al Treated
Plates(N) A,B,D,E* 70mm CC
*(Si+Mn)/(Cu+Ni)/(Ti+Cu+Ni) Treated
AH,DH,EH32* 51mm CC
*(Cu+Ni+Cr)/(Al+V)/(Al+Nb) Treated
AH,DH,EH32/36Z35*
51mm CC
*(Cu+Ni+Cr)/(Al+V)/(Al+Nb) Treated
AH,DH,EH32/36* 51mm CC
*Al Treated
Plates(TMCP) AH,DH,EH,FH32/36/40Z35*
80mm CC
*Al Treated
AH,DH,EH,FH32/36/40*80mm CC
*Al Treated
V-039, V-051,V-060*
42mm CC
*Al Treated
VH-039,VH-051,VH-060*
42mm CC
*** - ABS QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM
NOTES
Shapes also include Bars; (AR)-As Rolled; (N)-Normalized; (Q &T)-Quenched & Tempered
(CR)-Control Rolled; (TMCP)-Thermomechanical Control Processed; (AC) Accelerated Cooling
(XXXX)-Mill Designation for Special Rolling Process
All-Ordinary and Higher Strength, excluding H40 and FH
AH,DH,EH - H32 and H36, unless indicated otherwise
IC-Ingot Cast; CC-Continuous Cast
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COUNTRY
29/Dec/2009 APPROVED STEEL MILLS
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GRADE
MAXIMUM
THICKNESS
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PRACTICE
JAPAN
*Al Treated
Plates(TMCP) A,B,D,E Z35* 100mm CC
*Al Treated
A,B,D,E* 120mm CC
*Al Treated
Shapes(AR) A,B,D* 35mm CC
*(Al+V) Treated
AH,DH32/36* 12.5mm CC
*(Al+V) Treated
AH32/36* 26mm (35mmHsection)
CC
*Al Treated
Shapes(N) A,B,D,E* 35mm CC
*(AL+V)/(Al+Nb) Treated
AH,DH,EH32/36* 35mm CC
*Al Treated
Shapes(TMCP) A,B,D,E* 18mm CC
*(AL+V)/(Al+Nb) Treated
AH,DH,EH32/36* 36mm CC
*Al/(Al+Nb)
AH,DH,EH32/36/40*18mm CC
*Al Treated
V-039, V-051,V-060*
18mm CC
*** - ABS QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM
NOTES
Shapes also include Bars; (AR)-As Rolled; (N)-Normalized; (Q &T)-Quenched & Tempered
(CR)-Control Rolled; (TMCP)-Thermomechanical Control Processed; (AC) Accelerated Cooling
(XXXX)-Mill Designation for Special Rolling Process
All-Ordinary and Higher Strength, excluding H40 and FH
AH,DH,EH - H32 and H36, unless indicated otherwise
IC-Ingot Cast; CC-Continuous Cast
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COUNTRY
29/Dec/2009 APPROVED STEEL MILLS
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JAPAN
*Al / (Al+Nb) Treated
Shapes(TMCP) VH-039,VH-051,VH-060*
18mm CC
JFE Steel Corp.,Kurashiki (Ex - KawasakiSteel, Mizushima)
*** Coiled A,B 16mm IC & CC
**Differential thickness plate 10mm maximum thickness difference.
DTP**(AR) A,B,D 35mm IC & CC
AH32 35mm IC & CC
DH32 25mm IC & CC
**Differential thickness plate 10mm maximum thickness difference.
DTP**(CR) A,B,D 50mm IC & CC
AH32,DH32 51mm IC & CC
**Differential thickness plate 10mm maximum thickness difference.
DTP**(TMCP) AH32, DH32 51mm IC & CC
**Differential Thickness Plate, 6mm maximum difference.
AH36,DH36 25mm CC
*Longitudinal tapered plate, 8mm/meter maximum.
LTP* (TMCP) AH32/36,DH32/36,EH32/3650mm CC
*Longitudinal tapered plate, 1mm/meter maximum.
LTP*(AR) A,B,D 50mm CC
*Longitudinal tapered plate, 8mm/meter maximum.
LTP*(CR) A,B,D 50mm CC
Plates (AR) A,B 50mm IC & CC
*** - ABS QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM
NOTES
Shapes also include Bars; (AR)-As Rolled; (N)-Normalized; (Q &T)-Quenched & Tempered
(CR)-Control Rolled; (TMCP)-Thermomechanical Control Processed; (AC) Accelerated Cooling
(XXXX)-Mill Designation for Special Rolling Process
All-Ordinary and Higher Strength, excluding H40 and FH
AH,DH,EH - H32 and H36, unless indicated otherwise
IC-Ingot Cast; CC-Continuous Cast
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COUNTRY
29/Dec/2009 APPROVED STEEL MILLS
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PRACTICE
JAPAN
Plates (AR) D 35mm IC & CC
Plates (N) A,B 230mm IC
A,B,D,AZ35,BZ35,DZ35155mm CC
AH32/36,DH32/36,EH32/36150mm IC
AH32/36,DH32/36,EH32/36100mm CC
D,E 200mm IC
E 100mm CC
Plates (TMCP) A,B,D,E 100mm CC
AH/DH/EH40 80mm CC
AH/DH/EH40 50mm IC
AH32/36,DH32/36,EH32/36100mm IC & CC
Plates(TMCP+AC)
FH32/36 40mm CC
Plates(AR) AH32/36 51mm IC & CC
Plates(CR) AH32/36 50mm CC
DH32/36 50mm CC
DH32/36 40mm IC
Plates(MACS) AQ40,AQ43 51mm IC & CC
DQ40,DQ43 51mm IC & CC
EQ40,EQ43 51mm IC & CC
Plates(Q & T) AQ/DQ/EQ56 57mm CC
AQ/DQ/EQ70 108mm CC
EQ51 32mm CC
EQ63 108mm CC
*** - ABS QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM
NOTES
Shapes also include Bars; (AR)-As Rolled; (N)-Normalized; (Q &T)-Quenched & Tempered
(CR)-Control Rolled; (TMCP)-Thermomechanical Control Processed; (AC) Accelerated Cooling
(XXXX)-Mill Designation for Special Rolling Process
All-Ordinary and Higher Strength, excluding H40 and FH
AH,DH,EH - H32 and H36, unless indicated otherwise
IC-Ingot Cast; CC-Continuous Cast
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COUNTRY
29/Dec/2009 APPROVED STEEL MILLS
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GRADE
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THICKNESS
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PRACTICE
JAPAN
Sections A 28mm IC & CC
Tapered Plates(TMCP)
DH36 50mm CC
JFE Steel Corp., WestJapan Works(KawasakiSteel, Fukuyama)
Plates(TMCP &ACC)
EH47 80mm CC
Sections (AR) AH32 18mm CC
JFE Steel Corporation,East JapanWorks(Keihin)
*** Plates(AR) A,B 51mm IC
A,B 38mm CC
AH32 51mm IC
AH32 38mm CC
(Al+V) Treated
AH36 38mm CC
(Al+V) Treated
AH36 42mm IC
D 35mm IC & CC
DH32 26mm IC & CC
(Al+V) Treated
DH36 19mm IC & CC
Al / (Al+Nb) Treated, OLAC - On-Line Accelerated Cooling
Plates(AR+OLAC) AH32/36 35mm IC & CC
Al Treated, OLAC - On-Line Accelerated Cooling
DH32/36 26mm IC & CC
*** - ABS QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM
NOTES
Shapes also include Bars; (AR)-As Rolled; (N)-Normalized; (Q &T)-Quenched & Tempered
(CR)-Control Rolled; (TMCP)-Thermomechanical Control Processed; (AC) Accelerated Cooling
(XXXX)-Mill Designation for Special Rolling Process
All-Ordinary and Higher Strength, excluding H40 and FH
AH,DH,EH - H32 and H36, unless indicated otherwise
IC-Ingot Cast; CC-Continuous Cast
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AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING
COUNTRY
29/Dec/2009 APPROVED STEEL MILLS
WEBSITE
PRODUCT
(PROCESSING)
ABS
GRADE
MAXIMUM
THICKNESS
POURING
PRACTICE
JAPAN
(Al+Nb) Treated, OLAC - On-Line Accelerated Cooling
Plates(AR+OLAC) DH32/36 13mm IC & CC
(V+Nb) Treated
Plates(CR) AH,DH40 20mm IC & CC
(Al+V) Treated
AH36 51mm IC
D 38mm CC
D 40mm iC
DH32 40mm IC
DH32 38mm CC
(Al+V) Treated
DH36 51mm IC
(Al+V) Treated
DH36 38mm CC
(V+Nb) Treated, OLAC - On-Line Accelerated Cooling
Plates(CR+OLAC) AH,DH40 83mm CC
(V+Nb) Treated, OLAC - On-Line Accelerated Cooling
AH,DH40 90mm IC
Plate from Coil(AR)
A,B 19mm IC & CC
Al / (Al+Nb) Treated, OLAC - On-Line Accelerated Cooling
Plates(CR+OLAC) AH,DH32/36 50mm IC & CC
(Al+Ti) Treated, OLAC - On-Line Accelerated Cooling
AH,DH32/36/40 65mm IC & CC
*** - ABS QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM
NOTES
Shapes also include Bars; (AR)-As Rolled; (N)-Normalized; (Q &T)-Quenched & Tempered
(CR)-Control Rolled; (TMCP)-Thermomechanical Control Processed; (AC) Accelerated Cooling
(XXXX)-Mill Designation for Special Rolling Process
All-Ordinary and Higher Strength, excluding H40 and FH
AH,DH,EH - H32 and H36, unless indicated otherwise
IC-Ingot Cast; CC-Continuous Cast
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AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING
COUNTRY
29/Dec/2009 APPROVED STEEL MILLS
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(PROCESSING)
ABS
GRADE
MAXIMUM
THICKNESS
POURING
PRACTICE
JAPAN
Al treated
Plates(N) A,B,D,E 100mm IC
Al Treated
A,B,D,E 83mm CC
Al / (Al+Nb) Treated
AH,DH,EH32/36 51mm IC & CC
(V+Nb) Treated
Plates(TMCP(NCT-Type I))
AQ,DQ43 20mm IC & CC
Al Treated
E 42mm IC & CC
Al / Nb Treated
EH32/36 42mm IC & CC
(Nb+Ti) Treated
EH40 20mm IC & CC
(V+Nb+Ti) Treated
EQ43 25mm IC & CC
Al Treated
V-039,V-051,V-060 42mm CC
*** - ABS QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM
NOTES
Shapes also include Bars; (AR)-As Rolled; (N)-Normalized; (Q &T)-Quenched & Tempered
(CR)-Control Rolled; (TMCP)-Thermomechanical Control Processed; (AC) Accelerated Cooling
(XXXX)-Mill Designation for Special Rolling Process
All-Ordinary and Higher Strength, excluding H40 and FH
AH,DH,EH - H32 and H36, unless indicated otherwise
IC-Ingot Cast; CC-Continuous Cast
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AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING
COUNTRY
29/Dec/2009 APPROVED STEEL MILLS
WEBSITE
PRODUCT
(PROCESSING)
ABS
GRADE
MAXIMUM
THICKNESS
POURING
PRACTICE
JAPAN
Al Treated
Plates(TMCP(NCT-Type I))
VH-039,VH-051,VH-06042mm CC
(V+Nb) Treated
Plates(TMCP(NCT-Type II))
AQ,DQ43 83mm IC & CC
(Nb+V+Ti) Treated
EH32/36 90mm IC
Al / (Al+Nb) Treated
EH32/36 50mm IC & CC
(Nb+V+Ti) Treated
EH32/36 83mm CC
(Al+Ti) Treated
EH32/36/40 65mm IC & CC
(V+Nb+Ti) Treated
EH40 90mm IC
(V+Nb+Ti) Treated
EH40 83mm CC
(V+Nb+Ti) Treated
EQ43 83mm IC & CC
*** - ABS QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM
NOTES
Shapes also include Bars; (AR)-As Rolled; (N)-Normalized; (Q &T)-Quenched & Tempered
(CR)-Control Rolled; (TMCP)-Thermomechanical Control Processed; (AC) Accelerated Cooling
(XXXX)-Mill Designation for Special Rolling Process
All-Ordinary and Higher Strength, excluding H40 and FH
AH,DH,EH - H32 and H36, unless indicated otherwise
IC-Ingot Cast; CC-Continuous Cast
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AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING
COUNTRY
29/Dec/2009 APPROVED STEEL MILLS
WEBSITE
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(PROCESSING)
ABS
GRADE
MAXIMUM
THICKNESS
POURING
PRACTICE
JAPAN
Kobe Steel KakogawaPlant
****Differential thickness plate,two thicknesses where the maximumthickness differential is 5mm.
DTP*(AR) A,B 51mm IC & CC
*Differential thickness plate,two thicknesses where the maximumthickness differential is 5mm. **Al Treated
DTP*(N) A,B,D,E** 51mm IC & CC
*Differential thickness plate, two thicknesses where the maximumthickness differential is 5mm.
DTP*(TMCP) AH,DH,EH32/36 50mm IC & CC
Plate fromCoil(AR)
A 12.5mm IC
A,B,D 12mm CC
Plates(AR) A 90mm CC
A,B 150mm IC
A,B 51mm CC
A,B,D 35mm IC
A,B,D 40mm CC
*V Treated
AH,DH32* 40mm CC
*V Treated
Plates(CR) AH,DH32* 40mm CC
*V Treated
AH,DH32/36* 25mm CC
*Al / V Treated
AH32* 51mm CC
*** - ABS QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM
NOTES
Shapes also include Bars; (AR)-As Rolled; (N)-Normalized; (Q &T)-Quenched & Tempered
(CR)-Control Rolled; (TMCP)-Thermomechanical Control Processed; (AC) Accelerated Cooling
(XXXX)-Mill Designation for Special Rolling Process
All-Ordinary and Higher Strength, excluding H40 and FH
AH,DH,EH - H32 and H36, unless indicated otherwise
IC-Ingot Cast; CC-Continuous Cast
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AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING
COUNTRY
29/Dec/2009 APPROVED STEEL MILLS
WEBSITE
PRODUCT
(PROCESSING)
ABS
GRADE
MAXIMUM
THICKNESS
POURING
PRACTICE
JAPAN
*V Treated
Plates(CR) AH32/36* 25mm IC
*Al Treated
Plates(N) A,B,D,E* 90mm CC
*Ni Treated
A,B,D,E* 150mm IC
*V Treated
AH,DH,EH32* 40mm CC
*(AL+Nb+V) Treated
AH,DH,EH32/36* 90mm CC
*Al / Nb Treated
AH,DH,EH32/36* 51mm CC
*Nb Treated
AH,DH,EH32/36* 40mm IC
Plates(Q&T) AH,DH,EH32/36 40mm IC
*Al / (Cu+Ni+Cr+Mo) Treated
AQ,DQ,EQ,FQ70* 50mm IC
*(Al+V) / (Cu+Ni+Cr) Treated
DQ47* 50mm IC
*(Al+V) / (Cu+Ni+Cr) Treated
DQ70-030* 140mm IC
*(Cu+Ni+Cr+Mo) Treated
EQ70* 125mm IC
*** - ABS QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM
NOTES
Shapes also include Bars; (AR)-As Rolled; (N)-Normalized; (Q &T)-Quenched & Tempered
(CR)-Control Rolled; (TMCP)-Thermomechanical Control Processed; (AC) Accelerated Cooling
(XXXX)-Mill Designation for Special Rolling Process
All-Ordinary and Higher Strength, excluding H40 and FH
AH,DH,EH - H32 and H36, unless indicated otherwise
IC-Ingot Cast; CC-Continuous Cast
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AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING
COUNTRY
29/Dec/2009 APPROVED STEEL MILLS
WEBSITE
PRODUCT
(PROCESSING)
ABS
GRADE
MAXIMUM
THICKNESS
POURING
PRACTICE
JAPAN
*Al Treated
Plates(TMCP) A,B,D,E* 51mm IC & CC
*Nb Treated
AH,DH,EH32/36* 40mm IC & CC
*Al Treated
AH,DH,EH32/36* 51mm IC & CC
*Al / (Al+Ti) Treated
AH,DH,EH32/36/40*73mm IC
*(Al+Nb+Ti) / (Nb+Ti) Treated
AH,DH,EH32/36/40*70mm IC & CC
*Al Treated
V039/051/060* 40mm IC & CC
*(Al+Nb) Treated
VH039/051/060* 35mm CC
Kobe Steel, Kobe Plant Bars A,B 160mm CC
Kyoei Steel Ltd, YamaguchiDivision
Sections(AR) A 16mm CC
Nihon Steel Co., Ltd.,Kishiwada Works
Flat Bars(AR) A 38mm CC
*V Treated
AH32/36* 25mm CC
Nippon Steel & SumikinStainless Steel Corp.,Yawata Works
Shapes A 51mm IC & CC
Nippon Steel Corp.Hirohata Works
Coiled(AR) A,B,D 20mm IC & CC
Plates All 40mm IC & CC
*** - ABS QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM
NOTES
Shapes also include Bars; (AR)-As Rolled; (N)-Normalized; (Q &T)-Quenched & Tempered
(CR)-Control Rolled; (TMCP)-Thermomechanical Control Processed; (AC) Accelerated Cooling
(XXXX)-Mill Designation for Special Rolling Process
All-Ordinary and Higher Strength, excluding H40 and FH
AH,DH,EH - H32 and H36, unless indicated otherwise
IC-Ingot Cast; CC-Continuous Cast
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COUNTRY
29/Dec/2009 APPROVED STEEL MILLS
WEBSITE
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(PROCESSING)
ABS
GRADE
MAXIMUM
THICKNESS
POURING
PRACTICE
JAPAN
Shapes(CR) AH,DH,EH 25mm CC
D,E 25mm CC
Shapes(TMCP) A,B,D,E 18mm CC
AH,DH,EH 18mm CC
Nippon Steel Corp.Kimitsu Works
****Differential thickness plate two thicknesses where the maximumthickness differential is 20mm. **Al / (Al+Nb) Treated
DPT*(AR) A,B** 51mm CC
*Differential thickness plate two thicknesses where the maximumthickness differential is 20mm. **Al / (Al+Nb) Treated
AH,DH32/36** 25mm CC
*Differential thickness plate two thicknesses where the maximumthickness differential is 20mm. **Al / (Al+Nb) Treated
AH32/36** 35mm CC
*Differential thickness plate two thicknesses where the maximumthickness differential is 20mm. **Al / (Al+Nb) Treated
DPT*(N) A,B,D,E** 51mm CC
*Differential thickness plate two thicknesses where the maximumthickness differential is 20mm. **Al / (Al+Nb) Treated
AH,DH32/36** 50mm CC
*Differential thickness plate two thicknesses where the maximumthickness differential is 20mm. **Al / (Al+Nb) Treated
DPT*(TMCP) A,B,D,E** 51mm CC
*Differential thickness plate two thicknesses where the maximumthickness differential is 20mm. **Al / (Al+Nb) Treated
AH,DH,EH32/36** 51mm CC
*** - ABS QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM
NOTES
Shapes also include Bars; (AR)-As Rolled; (N)-Normalized; (Q &T)-Quenched & Tempered
(CR)-Control Rolled; (TMCP)-Thermomechanical Control Processed; (AC) Accelerated Cooling
(XXXX)-Mill Designation for Special Rolling Process
All-Ordinary and Higher Strength, excluding H40 and FH
AH,DH,EH - H32 and H36, unless indicated otherwise
IC-Ingot Cast; CC-Continuous Cast
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COUNTRY
29/Dec/2009 APPROVED STEEL MILLS
WEBSITE
PRODUCT
(PROCESSING)
ABS
GRADE
MAXIMUM
THICKNESS
POURING
PRACTICE
JAPAN
*Longitudinally tapered plate 12mm maximum thicknessdifference. **Al / (Al+Nb) Treated
LTP*(AR) A,B,D** 51mm CC
*Longitudinally tapered plate 12mm maximum thicknessdifference. **Al / (Al+Nb) Treated
AH,DH32/36** 35mm cc
*Longitudinally tapered plate 12mm maximum thicknessdifference. **Al / (Al+Nb) Treated
LTP*(N) A,B,D,E** 51mm CC
*Longitudinally tapered plate 12mm maximum thicknessdifference. **Al / (Al+Nb) Treated.
AH,DH,EH32/36** 50mm CC
*Longitudinally tapered plate 12mm maximum thicknessdifference. **Al / (Al+Nb) Treated
LTP*(TMCP) A,B,D,E** 51mm CC
*Longitudinally tapered plate 12mm maximum thicknessdifference. **Al / (Al+Nb) Treated.
AH,DH,EH32/36** 51mm CC
Plate fromCoil(AR)
A 12.7mm CC
*Al / (Al+Nb) Treated
Plates(AR) A,B* 100mm CC
*Al / (Al+Nb) Treated
A,B,D* 51mm CC
*Al / Ti / (Al+Nb) / (Al+V) / (Al+Nb+V) / (Al+Ti+B) Treated
AH,DH32/36* 25mm CC
*** - ABS QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM
NOTES
Shapes also include Bars; (AR)-As Rolled; (N)-Normalized; (Q &T)-Quenched & Tempered
(CR)-Control Rolled; (TMCP)-Thermomechanical Control Processed; (AC) Accelerated Cooling
(XXXX)-Mill Designation for Special Rolling Process
All-Ordinary and Higher Strength, excluding H40 and FH
AH,DH,EH - H32 and H36, unless indicated otherwise
IC-Ingot Cast; CC-Continuous Cast
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AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING
COUNTRY
29/Dec/2009 APPROVED STEEL MILLS
WEBSITE
PRODUCT
(PROCESSING)
ABS
GRADE
MAXIMUM
THICKNESS
POURING
PRACTICE
JAPAN
*Al / Ti / (Al+Nb) / (Al+V) / (Al+Nb+V) / (Al+Ti+B) Treated
Plates(AR) AH32/36* 35mm CC
*Al / (Al+Nb) Treated
Plates(N) A,B,D,E* 100mm CC
*Al / Ti / (Al+Nb) / (Al+V) / (Al+Nb+V) / (Al+Ti+B) Treated
AH,DH,EH32/36* 50mm CC
*Al / Ti / (Al+Nb) / (Al+V) / (Al+Nb+V) / (Al+Ti+B) Treated
AH,DH32/36* 100mm CC
Plates(TMCP &CLC+Temper)
AQ,DQ,EQ51 80mm CC
AQ,DQ,EQ51Z35 80mm CC
AQ,DQ,EQ63/70 51mm CC
*Al / (Al+Nb) Treated
Plates(TMCP) A,B,D,E Z35* 100mm CC
*Al / Ti / (Al+Nb) / (Al+V) / (Al+Nb+V) / (Al+Ti+B) Treated
AH,DH,EH32/36/40Z35*
100mm CC
*Al / (Al+Nb) / (Al+V) / (Al+Nb+Ti) / (Ti+Nb) Treated
AQ,DQ,EQ,FQ43* 50mm CC
*Al / (Al+Nb) / (Al+V) / (Al+Nb+Ti) / (Ti+Nb) Treated
AQ,DQ,EQ,FQ47* 50mm CC
*Al / (Al+Nb) / (Al+V) / (Al+Nb+Ti) / (Ti+Nb) Treated
AQ,DQ,EQ,FQ51Z35*
70mm CC
*** - ABS QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM
NOTES
Shapes also include Bars; (AR)-As Rolled; (N)-Normalized; (Q &T)-Quenched & Tempered
(CR)-Control Rolled; (TMCP)-Thermomechanical Control Processed; (AC) Accelerated Cooling
(XXXX)-Mill Designation for Special Rolling Process
All-Ordinary and Higher Strength, excluding H40 and FH
AH,DH,EH - H32 and H36, unless indicated otherwise
IC-Ingot Cast; CC-Continuous Cast
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AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING
COUNTRY
29/Dec/2009 APPROVED STEEL MILLS
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MAXIMUM
THICKNESS
POURING
PRACTICE
JAPAN
Sections(AR) A,B,D 24mm CC
*(Al+Nb+Ti) Treated
Sections(CR) AH,DH32/36* 19mm CC
*Transversally tapered plate 5mm maximum thickness difference.**Al / (Al+Nb) Treated
TTP*(AR) A,B,D** 50mm CC
*Transversally tapered plate 5mm maximum thickness difference.**Al / (Al+Nb) / (Al+Ti+B) Treated
AH,DH32/36** 25mm CC
*Transversally tapered plate 5mm maximum thickness difference.**Al / (Al+Nb) / (Al+Ti+B) Treated
AH32/36** 35mm CC
*Transversally tapered plate 5mm maximum thickness difference.**Al / (Al+Nb) Treated
TTP*(N) A,B,D,E** 50mm CC
*Transversally tapered plate 5mm maximum thickness difference.**Al / (Al+Nb) / (Al+Ti+B) Treated
AH,DH,EH32/36** 50mm CC
*Transversally tapered plate 5mm maximum thickness difference.**Al / (Al+Nb) Treated
TTP*(TMCP) A,B,D,E** 50mm CC
*Transversally tapered plate 5mm maximum thickness difference.**Al / (Al+Nb) / (Al+Ti+B) Treated
AH,DH,EH32/36** 100mm CC
Nippon Steel Corp.Muroran Works
Bars AH32,DH32,EH32 100mm IC & CC
Shapes A,B,D,AH,DH,EH 11mm IC & CC
*** - ABS QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM
NOTES
Shapes also include Bars; (AR)-As Rolled; (N)-Normalized; (Q &T)-Quenched & Tempered
(CR)-Control Rolled; (TMCP)-Thermomechanical Control Processed; (AC) Accelerated Cooling
(XXXX)-Mill Designation for Special Rolling Process
All-Ordinary and Higher Strength, excluding H40 and FH
AH,DH,EH - H32 and H36, unless indicated otherwise
IC-Ingot Cast; CC-Continuous Cast
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Nippon Steel Corp.Nagoya Works
***
(Al+Nb+V) Treated
Plates (N) AH/DH/EH 32(Z35)
100mm CC
(Al+Nb+V) Treated
AH/DH/EH 36(Z35)
100mm CC
Plates AQ70,DQ70 51mm IC & CC
Al Treated
Plates (AR) A,B (Z35) 100mm CC
Al Treated
D (Z35) 35mm CC
Al Treated
Plates (CR) D 50mm CC
*Al Treated; **Special Approval
Plates (N) A,B,D,E (Z35)* 130mm** CC
Plates (Q&T) EH36S 165mm CC
(Al+Nb+V) or (Al+Nb+Ti) Treated
Plates(TMCP/CLC orTMCP/CLC+Temper)
AH/DH/EH 32(Z35)
100mm CC
(Al+Nb+V) or (Al+Nb+Ti) Treated
AH/DH/EH 36(Z35)
100mm CC
*** - ABS QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM
NOTES
Shapes also include Bars; (AR)-As Rolled; (N)-Normalized; (Q &T)-Quenched & Tempered
(CR)-Control Rolled; (TMCP)-Thermomechanical Control Processed; (AC) Accelerated Cooling
(XXXX)-Mill Designation for Special Rolling Process
All-Ordinary and Higher Strength, excluding H40 and FH
AH,DH,EH - H32 and H36, unless indicated otherwise
IC-Ingot Cast; CC-Continuous Cast
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ABS
GRADE
MAXIMUM
THICKNESS
POURING
PRACTICE
JAPAN
(Al+Nb+V) or (Al+Nb+Ti) Treated
Plates(TMCP/CLC orTMCP/CLC+Temper)
AH/DH/EH 40(Z35)
100mm CC
(Al+Nb+V) or (Al+Nb) Treated
Plates(TMCP/CLC+Temper)
AQ/DQ/EQ 43(Z35)
50mm CC
(Al+Nb+V) or (Al+Nb) Treated
AQ/DQ/EQ 47(Z35)
50mm CC
(Al+Nb+V) or (Al+Nb) Treated
AQ/DQ/EQ 56(Z35)
50mm CC
(Al+Nb+V) or (Al+Nb) Treated
AQ/DQ/EQ 63(Z35)
50mm CC
(Al+Nb+V) or (Al+Nb) Treated
AQ/DQ/EQ 70(Z35)
50mm CC
Plates(CLC) D,E 51mm IC & CC
V060,VH060 40mm IC & CC
Plates(CLC/TemperEQ43, FQ43 51mm CC
Plates(CLC/Temper)AQ51,DQ51 51mm CC
AQ70,DQ70,EQ70 51mm CC
EQ47, FQ47 51mm CC
EQ51, FQ51 51mm CC
*** - ABS QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM
NOTES
Shapes also include Bars; (AR)-As Rolled; (N)-Normalized; (Q &T)-Quenched & Tempered
(CR)-Control Rolled; (TMCP)-Thermomechanical Control Processed; (AC) Accelerated Cooling
(XXXX)-Mill Designation for Special Rolling Process
All-Ordinary and Higher Strength, excluding H40 and FH
AH,DH,EH - H32 and H36, unless indicated otherwise
IC-Ingot Cast; CC-Continuous Cast
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GRADE
MAXIMUM
THICKNESS
POURING
PRACTICE
JAPAN
(Al+Nb) or (Al+V) Treated
Plates(CR) AH/DH 32(Z35)
50mm CC
(Al+Nb) or (Al+V) Treated
AH/DH 36(Z35)
50mm CC
Plates(DTP-NIC) AH,DH,EH 30mm IC & CC
Al Treated
Plates(N) A,B,D,E (Z35) 100mm CC
(Al+V) Treated
AH/DH/EH 40(Z35)
32mm IC & CC
VH060 32mm IC &CC
Plates(NIC) AH,DH,EH 40mm IC & CC
V060/VH060 40mm CC
(Al+Nb+V) or (Al+Nb) Treated
Plates(Q&T) AQ/DQ/EQ 43(Z35)
50mm CC
(Al+Nb+V) or (Al+Nb) Treated
AQ/DQ/EQ 47(Z35)
50mm CC
(Al+Nb+V) or (Al+Nb) Treated
AQ/DQ/EQ 56(Z35)
50mm CC
*** - ABS QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM
NOTES
Shapes also include Bars; (AR)-As Rolled; (N)-Normalized; (Q &T)-Quenched & Tempered
(CR)-Control Rolled; (TMCP)-Thermomechanical Control Processed; (AC) Accelerated Cooling
(XXXX)-Mill Designation for Special Rolling Process
All-Ordinary and Higher Strength, excluding H40 and FH
AH,DH,EH - H32 and H36, unless indicated otherwise
IC-Ingot Cast; CC-Continuous Cast
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GRADE
MAXIMUM
THICKNESS
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JAPAN
(Al+Nb+V) or (Al+Nb) Treated
Plates(Q&T) AQ/DQ/EQ 63(Z35)
50mm CC
(Al+Nb+V) or (Al+Nb) Treated
AQ/DQ/EQ 70(Z35)
50mm CC
Trade Name Wel-Ten 780
EQ70 100mm CC
* Controlled Hot Rolling & "Temper"
Plates* AH32 100mm CC
* Controlled Hot Rolling & "Temper"
DH36 100mm CC
* Controlled Hot Rolling & "Temper"
EH40S 100mm CC
Nippon Steel Corp. OitaWorks *Differential Thickness Plate
DTP*(AR) A,B 51mm CC
*Differential Thickness Plate
A,B,D 25.5mm CC
*Differential Thickness Plate
AH,DH32 25.5mm CC
*Differential Thickness Plate, **Nb / (Nb+V) Treated
AH,DH32/36** 12.5mm CC
*Differential Thickness Plate, **V Treated
AH,DH32/36** 20mm CC
*** - ABS QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM
NOTES
Shapes also include Bars; (AR)-As Rolled; (N)-Normalized; (Q &T)-Quenched & Tempered
(CR)-Control Rolled; (TMCP)-Thermomechanical Control Processed; (AC) Accelerated Cooling
(XXXX)-Mill Designation for Special Rolling Process
All-Ordinary and Higher Strength, excluding H40 and FH
AH,DH,EH - H32 and H36, unless indicated otherwise
IC-Ingot Cast; CC-Continuous Cast
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GRADE
MAXIMUM
THICKNESS
POURING
PRACTICE
JAPAN
*Differential Thickness Plate
DTP*(CR) A,B,D 35mm CC
*Differential Thickness Plate
AH,DH32 35mm CC
*Differential Thickness Plate, **V / Nb / (Nb+V) Treated
AH,DH32/36** 35mm CC
*Differential Thickness Plate
AH32 51mm CC
*Differential Thickness Plate
DTP*(N) A,B,D,E 51mm CC
*Differential Thickness Plate
AH,DH,EH32 51mm CC
*Differential Thickness Plate, **V / Nb / (Nb+V) Treated
AH,DH,EH32/36** 51mm CC
*Differential Thickness Plate, **Al / V / Nb Treated
DTP*(TMCP-NIC) AH,DH,EH32/36** 50mm CC
*Longitudinally tapered plate, 12mm maximum thicknessdifference.
LTP*(AR) A,B 50mm CC
*Longitudinally tapered plate, 12mm maximum thicknessdifference.
A,B,D 35mm CC
*Longitudinally tapered plate, 12mm maximum thicknessdifference. **V / Nb / (Nb+V) Treated
AH,DH32/36** 12.5mm CC
*** - ABS QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM
NOTES
Shapes also include Bars; (AR)-As Rolled; (N)-Normalized; (Q &T)-Quenched & Tempered
(CR)-Control Rolled; (TMCP)-Thermomechanical Control Processed; (AC) Accelerated Cooling
(XXXX)-Mill Designation for Special Rolling Process
All-Ordinary and Higher Strength, excluding H40 and FH
AH,DH,EH - H32 and H36, unless indicated otherwise
IC-Ingot Cast; CC-Continuous Cast
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GRADE
MAXIMUM
THICKNESS
POURING
PRACTICE
JAPAN
*Longitudinally tapered plate, 12mm maximum thicknessdifference.
LTP*(AR) AH32 35mm CC
*Longitudinally tapered plate, 12mm maximum thicknessdifference. **Al / V Treated
AH32/36** 35mm CC
*Longitudinally tapered plate, 12mm maximum thicknessdifference.
LTP*(CR) A,B,D 35mm CC
* Longitudinally tapered plate, 12mm maximum thicknessdifference.
AH,DH32/36 25mm CC
* Longitudinally tapered plate, 12mm maximum thicknessdifference. **V / Nb / (Nb+V) Treated
AH,DH32/36** 40mm CC
*Longitudinally tapered plate, 12mm maximum thicknessdifference.
AH32 50mm CC
*Longitudinally tapered plate, 12mm maximum thicknessdifference.
LTP*(N) A,B,D,E 50mm CC
*Longitudinally tapered plate, 12mm maximum thicknessdifference. **Al / V / Nb / (Nb+V) Treated
AH,DH,EH32** 50mm CC
*Longitudinally tapered plate, 12mm maximum thicknessdifference. **V / Nb / (NB+V) Treated
AH,DH,EH32/36** 50mm CC
*** - ABS QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM
NOTES
Shapes also include Bars; (AR)-As Rolled; (N)-Normalized; (Q &T)-Quenched & Tempered
(CR)-Control Rolled; (TMCP)-Thermomechanical Control Processed; (AC) Accelerated Cooling
(XXXX)-Mill Designation for Special Rolling Process
All-Ordinary and Higher Strength, excluding H40 and FH
AH,DH,EH - H32 and H36, unless indicated otherwise
IC-Ingot Cast; CC-Continuous Cast
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COUNTRY
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GRADE
MAXIMUM
THICKNESS
POURING
PRACTICE
JAPAN
*Longitudinally tapered plate, 12mm maximum thicknessdifference. **Al Treated
LTP*(TMCP-CLC) A,B,D,E** 50mm CC
*Longitudinally tapered plate, 12mm maximum thicknessdifference. **Al / V / Nb Treated
AH,DH,EH32/36 50mm CC
*Longitudinally tapered plate, 12mm maximum thicknessdifference. **Al / (Al+V) / (Al+Nb) Treated
LTP*(TMCP-NIC) AH,DH,EH32/36** 50mm CC
*Nb / (Nb+V) Treated
Plate fromCoil(AR)
AH32/36* 12.5mm CC
Plates(AR) A Z35 35mm CC
A,B 51mm CC
*Al Treated
A,B* 90mm CC
A,B,D 25.5mm CC
AH,DH/32 25.5mm CC
*V / Nb / (Nb+V) Treated
AH,DH32/36* 12.5mm CC
Plates(CR) A,B,D 35mm CC
AH,DH/32 35mm CC
*Al Treated
AH,DH32/36Z35*
25mm CC
*** - ABS QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM
NOTES
Shapes also include Bars; (AR)-As Rolled; (N)-Normalized; (Q &T)-Quenched & Tempered
(CR)-Control Rolled; (TMCP)-Thermomechanical Control Processed; (AC) Accelerated Cooling
(XXXX)-Mill Designation for Special Rolling Process
All-Ordinary and Higher Strength, excluding H40 and FH
AH,DH,EH - H32 and H36, unless indicated otherwise
IC-Ingot Cast; CC-Continuous Cast
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COUNTRY
29/Dec/2009 APPROVED STEEL MILLS
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GRADE
MAXIMUM
THICKNESS
POURING
PRACTICE
JAPAN
*V / Nb / (Nb+V) Treated
Plates(CR) AH,DH32/36* 40mm CC
*Nb / (Nb+V) Treated
AH32/36* 40mm CC
Plates(N) A,B,D,E 51mm CC
*Al Treated
A,B,D,E* 90mm CC
*(Al+Nb) / (Al+Nb+V) Treated
AH,DH,EH32/36* 90mm CC
*Al / V / Nb / (Nb+V) Treated
AH,DH,EH32/36* 51mm CC
AH,DH/32 51mm CC
*V / Nb / (Nb+V) Treated
AH,DH32/36* 51mm CC
*Nb / (Nb+V) Treated
AH32/36* 51mm CC
*(Al+Ti) Treated
Plates(TMCP-CLC) A,B,D,E* 40mm CC
*Al Treated
A,B,D,E* 85mm CC
*(AL+Ti) / (Al+Nb+Ti) Treated
AH,DH,EH,FH32/36/40*80mm CC
*Al Treated
AH,DH,EH32* 92mm CC
*** - ABS QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM
NOTES
Shapes also include Bars; (AR)-As Rolled; (N)-Normalized; (Q &T)-Quenched & Tempered
(CR)-Control Rolled; (TMCP)-Thermomechanical Control Processed; (AC) Accelerated Cooling
(XXXX)-Mill Designation for Special Rolling Process
All-Ordinary and Higher Strength, excluding H40 and FH
AH,DH,EH - H32 and H36, unless indicated otherwise
IC-Ingot Cast; CC-Continuous Cast
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COUNTRY
29/Dec/2009 APPROVED STEEL MILLS
WEBSITE
PRODUCT
(PROCESSING)
ABS
GRADE
MAXIMUM
THICKNESS
POURING
PRACTICE
JAPAN
*(Al+V) Treated
Plates(TMCP-CLC)AH,DH,EH32/36* 56mm CC
*Al / (Al+Nb) Treated
AH,DH,EH32/36/40*60mm CC
*Al / (Al+Nb) Treated
AQ/DQ/EQ/FQ43* 50mm CC
*(Al+Ti) Treated
V039, V051,V060*
40mm CC
*(Al+Ti) Treated
VH039,VH051,VH060*
40mm CC
*(Al+Ti) Treated
Plates(TMCP-CLC+Temper)AH,DH,EH,FH32/36*25mm CC
*Al Treated
Plates(TMCP-NIC) A,B,D,E* 85mm CC
*(Al+Ti) Treated
A,B,D,E* 40mm CC
*(Al+Ti) Treated
AH,DH,EH,FH32* 16mm CC
*Al / (Al+V) / (Al+Nb) Treated
AH,DH,EH32/36* 51mm CC
*(Al+Ti) Treated
V039, V051,V060*
16mm CC
*** - ABS QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM
NOTES
Shapes also include Bars; (AR)-As Rolled; (N)-Normalized; (Q &T)-Quenched & Tempered
(CR)-Control Rolled; (TMCP)-Thermomechanical Control Processed; (AC) Accelerated Cooling
(XXXX)-Mill Designation for Special Rolling Process
All-Ordinary and Higher Strength, excluding H40 and FH
AH,DH,EH - H32 and H36, unless indicated otherwise
IC-Ingot Cast; CC-Continuous Cast
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AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING
COUNTRY
29/Dec/2009 APPROVED STEEL MILLS
WEBSITE
PRODUCT
(PROCESSING)
ABS
GRADE
MAXIMUM
THICKNESS
POURING
PRACTICE
JAPAN
*(Al+Ti) Treated
Plates(TMCP-NIC) VH039,VH051,VH060*
16mm CC
*Al Treated
Plates(TMCP-SF+CLC)AH/DH/EH32/36-SHA*34mm CC
Nippon Steel Corp. SakaiWorks **Al Treated
Sections(AR) A,B,D** 23mm CC
**(Al+V) Treated
AH32** 25mm CC
**(Al+Nb) Treated
Sections(CR) AH,DH32/36** 32mm CC
**Al Treated
Sections(TMCP) A,B,D** 30mm CC
**(Al+V) Treated
AH,DH32** 25mm CC
**Al or (AL+Nb) Treated
AH,DH32/36** 51mm CC
Oji Steel Co., Ltd., GunmaPlant
Flat Bars(AR) A 13mm CC
*Nb Treated
Flat Bars(CR) AH32/36* 25mm CC
Osaka Steel Co. OkajimaWorks Slabs from Kansai
Shapes(AR) A 15mm CC
*** - ABS QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM
NOTES
Shapes also include Bars; (AR)-As Rolled; (N)-Normalized; (Q &T)-Quenched & Tempered
(CR)-Control Rolled; (TMCP)-Thermomechanical Control Processed; (AC) Accelerated Cooling
(XXXX)-Mill Designation for Special Rolling Process
All-Ordinary and Higher Strength, excluding H40 and FH
AH,DH,EH - H32 and H36, unless indicated otherwise
IC-Ingot Cast; CC-Continuous Cast
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COUNTRY
29/Dec/2009 APPROVED STEEL MILLS
WEBSITE
PRODUCT
(PROCESSING)
ABS
GRADE
MAXIMUM
THICKNESS
POURING
PRACTICE
JAPAN
*V Treated. Slabs from Kansai
Shapes(AR) AH32/36* 12mm CC
Osaka Steel Co. SakaiWorks Slabs from Kansai
Sections(AR) A 15mm CC
Shinkansai Steel Corp,Sakai Works
Billets & Ingots from Nippon Steel Sakai Works
BulbPlates(SpecalCR)
AH,DH,D 35mm IC & CC
Billets & Ingots from Nippon Steel Sakai Works
E,EH 12mm IC & CC
Billets from Nippon Steel Sakai Works
BulbPlates(SpecialCR)
AH,DH 38mm CC
Shapes(AR) A,B 38mm CC
*Al Treated
A,B,D* 38mm CC
*(Al+V) Treated
AH,DH32/36* 38mm CC
Shinkansai Steel Corp.,Hoshida Works
Flat Bars A,B 32mm CC
Round Bars A,B 80mm CC
Showa Kogyo Co.,Kitakyushu Works
Shapes A 16mm CC
*** - ABS QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM
NOTES
Shapes also include Bars; (AR)-As Rolled; (N)-Normalized; (Q &T)-Quenched & Tempered
(CR)-Control Rolled; (TMCP)-Thermomechanical Control Processed; (AC) Accelerated Cooling
(XXXX)-Mill Designation for Special Rolling Process
All-Ordinary and Higher Strength, excluding H40 and FH
AH,DH,EH - H32 and H36, unless indicated otherwise
IC-Ingot Cast; CC-Continuous Cast
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AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING
COUNTRY
29/Dec/2009 APPROVED STEEL MILLS
WEBSITE
PRODUCT
(PROCESSING)
ABS
GRADE
MAXIMUM
THICKNESS
POURING
PRACTICE
JAPAN
Sumitomo Metal,Kashima Works
****Differential thickness plate in longitudinal direction 5mm max.thickness difference. **(Al) Treated
DTP*(AR) A,B,D** 35mm CC
*Differential thickness plate in longitudinal direction 5mm max.thickness difference. **Al Treated
DTP*(CR) AH,DH32/36** 35mm CC
*Differential thickness plate in longitudinal direction 5mm max.thickness difference. **Al Treated
DTP*(TMCP-DAC)AH,DH32/36** 35mm CC
*Differential thickness plate in longitudinal direction 5mm max.thickness difference. **(Al+Nb) Treated
DTP*(TMCP-SSC)AH,DH32/36** 35mm CC
*Longitudinal tapered plate 0.6mm/meter. **Al Treated
LTP*(AR) A** 35mm IC & CC
*Longitudinal tapered plate 0.6mm/meter. **(Al+Nb) Treated
AH32/36* 25mm IC & CC
Plate from Coil(AR)
A 12.7mm IC & CC
*(Al+Nb) Treated
AH32* 4.5mm IC & CC
*Al Treated
Plates(AR) A,B* 100mm CC
*Al Treated
A,B,D* 35mm CC
*** - ABS QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM
NOTES
Shapes also include Bars; (AR)-As Rolled; (N)-Normalized; (Q &T)-Quenched & Tempered
(CR)-Control Rolled; (TMCP)-Thermomechanical Control Processed; (AC) Accelerated Cooling
(XXXX)-Mill Designation for Special Rolling Process
All-Ordinary and Higher Strength, excluding H40 and FH
AH,DH,EH - H32 and H36, unless indicated otherwise
IC-Ingot Cast; CC-Continuous Cast
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COUNTRY
29/Dec/2009 APPROVED STEEL MILLS
WEBSITE
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(PROCESSING)
ABS
GRADE
MAXIMUM
THICKNESS
POURING
PRACTICE
JAPAN
*Al Treated
Plates(AR) AH,DH32/36* 12.5mm IC & CC
*Al Treated
AH32* 50mm CC
Plates(CR) A,B,D 35mm IC & CC
*Al / (Al+Nb) / (Al+V) Treated
AH,DH32/36* 35mm IC & CC
AH32/36 35mm IC & CC
*Al Treated
Plates(N) A,B* 166mm IC
*Al Treated
A,B,D* 100mm CC
*(Al+Nb) Treated
A,B,D,E* 100mm CC
*Al / (Al+Nb) / (Al+V) Treated
AH,DH,EH32/36* 75mm IC & CC
*(Al+Nb+V) Treated
AH,DH32* 100mm CC
*(Al+Nb+V+Ti) Treated
Plates(Q&T) AQ,DQ,EQ56* 100mm CC
*(Al+Nb+V+Ti) Treated
AQ,DQ,EQ63* 102mm CC
*(Al+V+Ti) Treated
AQ,DQ,EQ70* 165mm CC
*** - ABS QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM
NOTES
Shapes also include Bars; (AR)-As Rolled; (N)-Normalized; (Q &T)-Quenched & Tempered
(CR)-Control Rolled; (TMCP)-Thermomechanical Control Processed; (AC) Accelerated Cooling
(XXXX)-Mill Designation for Special Rolling Process
All-Ordinary and Higher Strength, excluding H40 and FH
AH,DH,EH - H32 and H36, unless indicated otherwise
IC-Ingot Cast; CC-Continuous Cast
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COUNTRY
29/Dec/2009 APPROVED STEEL MILLS
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PRODUCT
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ABS
GRADE
MAXIMUM
THICKNESS
POURING
PRACTICE
JAPAN
*(Al+Nb+V+Ti) Treated with B addition
Plates(Q&T) AQ,DQ,EQ70* 102mm CC
*(Al+V+Ti) Treated
AQ,DQ51* 80mm CC
*Al Treated
VH039,VH051,VH060*40mm IC & CC
*(Al+Nb+Ti) Treated
Plates(TMCP) V-O55* 30mm CC
*(Al+Nb) Treated
Plates(TMCP-DAC)AH,DH,EH32/36 75mm IC & CC
*Al Treated
AH,DH,EH32/36* 40mm IC & CC
*(Nb+Ti) Treated
AH,DH,EH32/36* 101.6mm CC
*(Al+Nb) Treated
AH,DH,EH32/36/40*50mm IC & CC
*Al Treated
AH,DH,EH32/36/40*30mm IC & CC
*(Al+Nb+Ti) Treated
AH,DH,EH32/36/40*101.6mm IC & CC
*(Al+Nb+Ti) Treated, Special approval - Boron added
AH,DH,EH32/36/40S*100mm CC
*(Al+Nb+Ti) Treated, Special approval - FCA Steel, Boron added
AH,DH,EH32/36/40S*80mm CC
*** - ABS QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM
NOTES
Shapes also include Bars; (AR)-As Rolled; (N)-Normalized; (Q &T)-Quenched & Tempered
(CR)-Control Rolled; (TMCP)-Thermomechanical Control Processed; (AC) Accelerated Cooling
(XXXX)-Mill Designation for Special Rolling Process
All-Ordinary and Higher Strength, excluding H40 and FH
AH,DH,EH - H32 and H36, unless indicated otherwise
IC-Ingot Cast; CC-Continuous Cast
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COUNTRY
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GRADE
MAXIMUM
THICKNESS
POURING
PRACTICE
JAPAN
*(Al+Nb+Ti) Treated, Special approval - FCA Steel
Plates(TMCP-DAC)AH,DH,EH32/36/40S*50mm CC
*(Al+Ti) Treated, Special approval - < or = to 0.8% Copper
AH,DH,EH32/36S* 30mm CC
*(Al+Nb+Ti) Treated
AQ,DQ,EQ43* 76.2mm CC
*(Al+Nb+V+Ti) Treated
AQ,DQ,EQ51* 100mm CC
*(Al+Nb+Ti) Treated
VH-055* 25mm CC
*(Al+Nb+Ti) Treated
VH-068* 40mm CC
*Al Treated
Plates(TMCP-SSC) A,B* 100mm CC
*(Al+Nb) Treated
A,B,D,E* 100mm CC
*(Al+Nb) Treated
AH,DH,EH32/36* 50mm CC
*(Al+Nb) Treated
AH,DH,EH32/36/40*35mm CC
*(Al+Ti) Treated, Special approval - < or = to 0.8% Copper
AH,DH,EH32/36S* 20mm CC
*Al Treated
AH32* 60mm CC
*** - ABS QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM
NOTES
Shapes also include Bars; (AR)-As Rolled; (N)-Normalized; (Q &T)-Quenched & Tempered
(CR)-Control Rolled; (TMCP)-Thermomechanical Control Processed; (AC) Accelerated Cooling
(XXXX)-Mill Designation for Special Rolling Process
All-Ordinary and Higher Strength, excluding H40 and FH
AH,DH,EH - H32 and H36, unless indicated otherwise
IC-Ingot Cast; CC-Continuous Cast
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*(Al+Nb+V+Ti) Treated
Plates(TMCP-SSC)AQ,DQ,EQ51* 32mm CC
*(Al+Nb) Treated
V039,V051,V060* 50mm IC & CC
*(Al+Nb) Treated
VH039,VH051,VH060*40mm IC & CC
*(Al+Nb+Ti) Treated
VH-055* 40mm CC
Sections(AR) A,B 35mm CC
*Al Treated
A,B,D* 35mm CC
*Al / (Al+V) Treated
AH,DH32/36 12.5mm CC
*Al Treated
AH,DH32/36 20mm CC
*Al / (Al+V) Treated
AH32/36 35mm CC
*H-beams
Sections(AR)* A 12mm CC
Tokyo Kohtetsu Co. OyamaWorks
Shapes(AR) A 13mm CC
Tokyo Steel Kyushu Works
*Al Treated
Plate(AR) A 32mm CC
*** - ABS QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM
NOTES
Shapes also include Bars; (AR)-As Rolled; (N)-Normalized; (Q &T)-Quenched & Tempered
(CR)-Control Rolled; (TMCP)-Thermomechanical Control Processed; (AC) Accelerated Cooling
(XXXX)-Mill Designation for Special Rolling Process
All-Ordinary and Higher Strength, excluding H40 and FH
AH,DH,EH - H32 and H36, unless indicated otherwise
IC-Ingot Cast; CC-Continuous Cast
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*Al Treated
Plate(AR) B,D* 32mm CC
*(Al +Ti) Treated
Plate(CR) AH/DH 32,AH/DH 36*
32mm CC
Shapes (AR) A 24mm CC
Topy Industries Ltd.,Toyohashi Works
*** Flat Bar(AR) A,B,D 28mm CC
*(Al+V) Treated
Flat Bar(CR) A,B,D,E* 32mm CC
*(Al+V) Treated
AH,DH,EH32/36* 36mm CC
*(Al+V) Treated
AH,DH32/36* 51mm CC
Shapes(AR) A,B,D 20mm CC
*(Al+V+Ti) Treated
Shapes(CR) A,B,D,E* 20mm CC
*(Al+V+Ti) Treated
AH,DH,EH32/36* 12mm CC
-(Al+V) Treated
AH,DH32/36* 20mm CC
V-055, VH-055 25mm CC
Yamato Steel Co., Ltd.,Himeji Works *Al, V, (Al + Nb), (Al + V) Treated
Sections (CR) A,B,D,E* 25mm CC
*** - ABS QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM
NOTES
Shapes also include Bars; (AR)-As Rolled; (N)-Normalized; (Q &T)-Quenched & Tempered
(CR)-Control Rolled; (TMCP)-Thermomechanical Control Processed; (AC) Accelerated Cooling
(XXXX)-Mill Designation for Special Rolling Process
All-Ordinary and Higher Strength, excluding H40 and FH
AH,DH,EH - H32 and H36, unless indicated otherwise
IC-Ingot Cast; CC-Continuous Cast
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*Al, V, (Al + Nb), (Al + V) Treated
Sections (CR) AH,DH,EH32/36* 25mm CC
Shapes (AR) A,B,D 25mm CC
*Al, V, Nb, (Al+V) Treated
AH,DH32/36* 25mm CC
LUXEMBOURG
ArcelorMittal Belval &Differdange, Belval SteelMill
Shapes (AR) A 26mm CC
ArcelorMittal Belval &Differdange, DifferdangeSteel Mill
Sections (AR) A 40mm CC
Shapes (AR) A,B 16.5mm CC
Shapes(TMCP-QST)
AH32/36,DH32/36,EH32/36
43 mm CC
MACEDONIA
Makstil A.D.Skopje*** Plates (AR) A, B 51mm CC
AH32, AH36 35mm CC
D 35mm CC
DH32, DH36 25mm CC
Plates (CR) A, B 100mm CC
AH32/36/40,DH32/36/40N
51mm CC
D 51mm CC
*** - ABS QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM
NOTES
Shapes also include Bars; (AR)-As Rolled; (N)-Normalized; (Q &T)-Quenched & Tempered
(CR)-Control Rolled; (TMCP)-Thermomechanical Control Processed; (AC) Accelerated Cooling
(XXXX)-Mill Designation for Special Rolling Process
All-Ordinary and Higher Strength, excluding H40 and FH
AH,DH,EH - H32 and H36, unless indicated otherwise
IC-Ingot Cast; CC-Continuous Cast
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MALAYSIA
Ji Kang Dimensi SDNBHD, Pahang * Slab source : Jinan Iron & Steel Group, China.(ABS approved
Source)
Plates(AR)* A 16mm CC
Megasteel Sdn. Bhd.,Selangor Darul Ehsan
Plates fromCoil(TMCP)
A, B, D, E 14mm CC
AH, DH,EH32/36
10mm CC
MEXICO
Altos Hornos de Mexico,S.A.
Plates A,B 100mm IC
Shapes A,B 13mm IC
Arcelormittal LazaroCardenas S.A. de C.V.,Michoacan
Slab A, B, D 250mm CC
AH, DH 32/36 250mm CC
NETHERLANDS
Hoogovens Groep BV Coiled A,B 13mm IC & CC
Plates A, B, D, E 51mm IC & CC
AH,DH.EH 70mm IC & CC
AH32,DH32 15mm CC
Plates(CR) AH32,DH32 40mm CC
Nedstaal B.V. Billets - 125mm IC
Ingots, Blooms - 450mm IC
Slabs - 150mm IC
*** - ABS QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM
NOTES
Shapes also include Bars; (AR)-As Rolled; (N)-Normalized; (Q &T)-Quenched & Tempered
(CR)-Control Rolled; (TMCP)-Thermomechanical Control Processed; (AC) Accelerated Cooling
(XXXX)-Mill Designation for Special Rolling Process
All-Ordinary and Higher Strength, excluding H40 and FH
AH,DH,EH - H32 and H36, unless indicated otherwise
IC-Ingot Cast; CC-Continuous Cast
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NORWAY
Rautaruukki Profiler AS,Rana
*** Shapes (CR) A, B, D, E 50mm CC
Slabs from ABS approved source.
Shapes (TMCP) AH/DH/EH32 50mm CC
Slabs from ABS approved source.
AH/DH/EH36 50mm CC
Slabs from ABS approved source.
AH/DH/EH40 50mm CC
Slabs from ABS approved source.
AQ/DQ/EQ43 50mm CC
Slabs from ABS approved source.
AQ/DQ/EQ47 20mm CC
Shapes(AR) A,B 50mm IC & CC
PEOPLES REPUBLIC OF CHINA
Angang Steel Co Ltd -Heavy Plate Plant
Plates (AR) A,B 40mm CC
*Slab Source - Angang No. 3 Mill (ABS Approved Source)
Plates (AR)* A,B 30mm CC
Plates (CR) D 40mm CC
*Slab Source - Angang No. 3 Mill (ABS Approved Source)
Plates (CR)* AH, DH 32/36 30mm CC
Plates (N) AH, DH,EH32/36
40mm CC
B, D 45mm IC & CC
Plates (TMCP) A, B, D, E 100mm CC
*** - ABS QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM
NOTES
Shapes also include Bars; (AR)-As Rolled; (N)-Normalized; (Q &T)-Quenched & Tempered
(CR)-Control Rolled; (TMCP)-Thermomechanical Control Processed; (AC) Accelerated Cooling
(XXXX)-Mill Designation for Special Rolling Process
All-Ordinary and Higher Strength, excluding H40 and FH
AH,DH,EH - H32 and H36, unless indicated otherwise
IC-Ingot Cast; CC-Continuous Cast
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Plates (TMCP) AH,DH,EH32/36/40-W100
100mm CC
AH,DH,EH,FH32/36/40100mm CC
A-W100,B-W100,D-W100,E-W100
100mm CC
*X = A, D, E OR F
XQ43, XQ47,FQ47*
100mm CC
*X = A, D, E OR F
XQ51, XQ56,FQ56*
80mm CC
Plates(CR) AH,DH32/36 40mm CC
AH32/36 40mm CC
Plates(N) E 40mm CC
Shapes (AR) A, B, D 18mm IC & CC
Angang Steel Co Ltd -Medium Plate Plant *Slab Source - Angang No.1, No.2 and No.3 Mill (Al+Nb+V
Treated)
Plates (CR)* AH, DH 32/36 40mm CC
*Slab Source - Angang No.1, No.2 and No.3 Mill (Al+Nb Treated)
AH, DH 32/36 30mm CC
*Slab Source - Angang No.1, No.2 and No.3 Mill (Al Treated)
Plates(AR)* A,B 40mm CC
*Slab Source - Angang No.1, No.2 and No.3 Mill (Al Treated)
Plates(CR)* D 40mm CC
*** - ABS QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM
NOTES
Shapes also include Bars; (AR)-As Rolled; (N)-Normalized; (Q &T)-Quenched & Tempered
(CR)-Control Rolled; (TMCP)-Thermomechanical Control Processed; (AC) Accelerated Cooling
(XXXX)-Mill Designation for Special Rolling Process
All-Ordinary and Higher Strength, excluding H40 and FH
AH,DH,EH - H32 and H36, unless indicated otherwise
IC-Ingot Cast; CC-Continuous Cast
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Angang Steel Co Ltd, HotRolled Strip Mill *Slab Source - Angang No. 3 Mill (ABS Approved Source)
Plates (AR)* A,B 30mm CC
*Slab Source - Angang No. 3 Mill (ABS Approved Source)
Plates (CR)* AH, DH 32/36 18mm CC
Anshan Hailiang SteelProcessing Co. Ltd.
Plate from Coil(AR)
A, B 16 mm CC
Anyang Iron & Steel,Henan Slab Source: Anyang Iron & Steel Co., Ltd. (Second Steel Making
Plant)
Plates (AR) A,B 25 mm CC
Bulb Plates(AR) A,B 12mm CC
AH,DH32/36 12mm CC
D 12mm CC
Plates (AR) A,B 25 mm CC
Plates(AR) A,B 36mm CC
Plates(CR) AH,DH32/36 25mm CC
Slab Source: Anyang Iron & Steel Co., Ltd. (Second Steel MakingPlant)
AH,DH32/36 25mm CC
D 36mm CC
Baoshan Iron & Steel Co.,Ltd. Core Base, Shanghai
*** Plates(AR) A,B 50mm CC
* (Al+Ti) Treated
Plates(AR)* A Z35,B Z35,D Z35
35mm CC
*** - ABS QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM
NOTES
Shapes also include Bars; (AR)-As Rolled; (N)-Normalized; (Q &T)-Quenched & Tempered
(CR)-Control Rolled; (TMCP)-Thermomechanical Control Processed; (AC) Accelerated Cooling
(XXXX)-Mill Designation for Special Rolling Process
All-Ordinary and Higher Strength, excluding H40 and FH
AH,DH,EH - H32 and H36, unless indicated otherwise
IC-Ingot Cast; CC-Continuous Cast
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* (Al+Ti) Treated
Plates(AR)* AH32 Z35,DH32 Z35
20mm CC
* (Al+Ti) Treated
AH32 Z35,DH32 Z35
30mm CC
* (Al+Ti) Treated
AH36 Z35,DH36 Z35
20mm CC
* (Al+Nb+Ti) Treated
Plates(CR)* AH, DH32 40mm CC
* (Al+Nb+Ti) Treated
AH, DH36 40mm CC
* (Al+Nb+Ti) Treated
AH32 Z35,DH32 Z35
40mm CC
*(Al+Ti) Treated
AH32Z35,AH36Z35
30mm CC
Plates(N) A,B 80mm CC
* (Al+Ti) Treated
Plates(N)* A Z35, B Z35,D Z35, E Z35
35mm CC
* (Al+Nb) or (Al+Nb+Ti) Treated
A Z35, B Z35,D Z35, E Z35
80mm CC
*** - ABS QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM
NOTES
Shapes also include Bars; (AR)-As Rolled; (N)-Normalized; (Q &T)-Quenched & Tempered
(CR)-Control Rolled; (TMCP)-Thermomechanical Control Processed; (AC) Accelerated Cooling
(XXXX)-Mill Designation for Special Rolling Process
All-Ordinary and Higher Strength, excluding H40 and FH
AH,DH,EH - H32 and H36, unless indicated otherwise
IC-Ingot Cast; CC-Continuous Cast
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* (Al+Nb) /(Al+Nb+Ti) Treated
Plates(N)* A, B, D, E 80mm CC
* (Al+Ti) Treated
A, B, D, E 35mm CC
*(Al+Nb+Ti) Treated
AH, DH32 80mm CC
*(Al+Ti) Treated
AH, DH32 30mm CC
* (Al+Nb+Ti) Treated
AH, DH36 80mm CC
*(Al+Ti) Treated
AH32 Z35,DH32 Z35
30mm CC
*(Al +Nb+Ti) Treated
AH32 Z35,DH32 Z35
80mm CC
* (Al+Nb+Ti) Treated
AH36 Z35,DH36 Z35
80mm CC
* (Al+Nb+Ti) Treated
EH32 Z35,EH36 Z35
80mm CC
*(Al+Nb+Ti) Treated
EH32/36 80mm CC
*** - ABS QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM
NOTES
Shapes also include Bars; (AR)-As Rolled; (N)-Normalized; (Q &T)-Quenched & Tempered
(CR)-Control Rolled; (TMCP)-Thermomechanical Control Processed; (AC) Accelerated Cooling
(XXXX)-Mill Designation for Special Rolling Process
All-Ordinary and Higher Strength, excluding H40 and FH
AH,DH,EH - H32 and H36, unless indicated otherwise
IC-Ingot Cast; CC-Continuous Cast
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*(Al+V+Nb+Ti) Treated
Plates(Q&T)* AQ,DQ,EQ70 50mm CC
*(Al+Nb+Ti) Treated
Plates(TMCPwith AC)*
AH, DH, EH36/40Z35
68mm CC
*(Al+Nb+Ti) Treated
Plates(TMCPwithout AC)*
AH, DH, EH36/40Z35
20mm CC
*(Al+Nb+Ti) Treated
Plates(TMCP) AH, DH, EH32/36
80mm CC
*(Al+Nb+Ti) Treated
AH, DH, EH32/36Z35
80mm CC
AH,DH,EH32/36
50mm CC
*(Al+Nb+Ti) Treated
Slab* A, B, D, E - CC
*(Al+Nb+V) Treated
AH,DH,EH32/36 - CC
Baoshan Iron & Steel Co.,Ltd., Medium & HeavyPlate Branch
Plate(AR) AH, DH 32/36 20mm CC
AH, DH 32/36 20mm CC
AH, DH 32/36 20mm CC
AH, DH 32/36 20mm CC
AH, DH 32/36 20mm CC
*** - ABS QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM
NOTES
Shapes also include Bars; (AR)-As Rolled; (N)-Normalized; (Q &T)-Quenched & Tempered
(CR)-Control Rolled; (TMCP)-Thermomechanical Control Processed; (AC) Accelerated Cooling
(XXXX)-Mill Designation for Special Rolling Process
All-Ordinary and Higher Strength, excluding H40 and FH
AH,DH,EH - H32 and H36, unless indicated otherwise
IC-Ingot Cast; CC-Continuous Cast
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Plate(AR) D 35mm CC
Plate(CR) AH, DH 32/36 35mm CC
AH, DH 32/36 35mm CC
AH32 35mm CC
Plate(N) A, B, D, E 60mm CC
A, B, D, EZ35 60mm CC
AH, DH, EH32/36
50mm CC
AH, DH, EH32/36Z35
50mm CC
* (Al+Ti) Treated
Plates(AR)* A, B, D 35mm CC
* (Al+Ti) Treated
AH, DH32/36 20mm CC
*(Al+Nb+Ti) Treated
Plates(TMCP)* A,B,D,E Z35 50mm CC
*(Al+Nb+Ti) Treated
AH,DH,EH32/36Z35
50mm CC
Slabs A,B 250mm CC
Baosteel Iron & Steel Co.,Ltd., Medium Heavy PlateBranch
Plates(AR) A, B 50mm CC
Baosteel Iron & Steel Co.,Ltd., Stainless Steel Branch
Slab A, B 200 X 750 mm CC
Baotou Iron and Steel(Group) Co., Ltd., Baotou
Plates(CR) A,B,D 40mm CC
Plates(TMCP) AH32/36 40mm CC
*** - ABS QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM
NOTES
Shapes also include Bars; (AR)-As Rolled; (N)-Normalized; (Q &T)-Quenched & Tempered
(CR)-Control Rolled; (TMCP)-Thermomechanical Control Processed; (AC) Accelerated Cooling
(XXXX)-Mill Designation for Special Rolling Process
All-Ordinary and Higher Strength, excluding H40 and FH
AH,DH,EH - H32 and H36, unless indicated otherwise
IC-Ingot Cast; CC-Continuous Cast
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PEOPLES REPUBLIC OF CHINA
Bayuquan 5500 HeavyPlate Mill of Ansteel Al Treated
Plates(AR) A, B 40mm CC
(Al+Nb) Treated
Plates(CR) AH 32/36 40mm CC
Benxi Beiying Iron & Steel(Group) Co., Ltd.
Slabs A 250mm(T) x2100mm(W)
CC
B 250mm(T) x2100mm(W)
CC
Benxi Iron & Steel (Group)Co.
Slabs A, B ---- CC
Changshu LongtengSpecial Steel Co., Ltd.,Changshu
* Slab Source: (ABS Approved Source) HongFa Steel Plant,P.R.China (Jiangsu Shagang Group)
Bulb Bar(AR)* A, B 14mm CC
Bulb FlatPlate(AR)
A, B 14mm CC
Bulb FlatPlate(HR)
AH32/36 14mm ( W300mm)
CC
Flat Bar(AR) A, B 20mm CC
* Slab Source: Jiangsu Shangang Group - Xinrui Special TypeSteel Co. Ltd., Jiangsu, P.R.China
Shapes - BulbFlat (AR)*
A, B 12mm (W280mm)
CC
* Slab Source: Jiangsu Shangang Group - Xinrui Special TypeSteel Co. Ltd., Jiangsu, P.R.China
AH32, AH36 12mm (W280mm)
CC
* Slab Source: Jiangsu Shangang Group - Xinrui Special TypeSteel Co. Ltd., Jiangsu, P.R.China
Shapes - LSection (AR)*
A, B 17mm (W300x90mm)
CC
*** - ABS QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM
NOTES
Shapes also include Bars; (AR)-As Rolled; (N)-Normalized; (Q &T)-Quenched & Tempered
(CR)-Control Rolled; (TMCP)-Thermomechanical Control Processed; (AC) Accelerated Cooling
(XXXX)-Mill Designation for Special Rolling Process
All-Ordinary and Higher Strength, excluding H40 and FH
AH,DH,EH - H32 and H36, unless indicated otherwise
IC-Ingot Cast; CC-Continuous Cast
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* Slab Source: Jiangsu Shangang Group - Xinrui Special TypeSteel Co. Ltd., Jiangsu, P.R.China
Shapes - LSection (AR)*
AH32, Ah36 17mm (W300x90mm)
CC
Changzhou Longxiang Iron& Steel Co., Ltd.
Billet A, B 180mm x180mm
CC
AH32/36 180mm x180mm
CC
Chongqing Iron & Steel CoLtd
Bulb Section(AR)
A, B, D 15mm CC
AH 32 16mm CC
AH 36 15mm CC
DH 32/36 15mm CC
Plate(AR) DH32, DH36 25mm IC & CC
Plates(AR) A, B , AH32,AH36
32mm IC & CC
Plates(N) A, B, D,AH32/36,DH32/36
32mm IC & CC
Daye Special Steel Co.,Ltd., Hubei
Round Bar(HR orAnnealed)
U3 160mm CC
Fujian Provincial Sansteel(Group) Co., Ltd.
Plates(CR) A,B 36mm CC
*Al+NB+V Treated
AH,DH32/36* 30mm CC
*Al Treated
AH32* 30mm CC
Guangxi Liuzhou Iron &Steel (Group) Co.,
Plate (AR) A, B 36mm CC
*** - ABS QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM
NOTES
Shapes also include Bars; (AR)-As Rolled; (N)-Normalized; (Q &T)-Quenched & Tempered
(CR)-Control Rolled; (TMCP)-Thermomechanical Control Processed; (AC) Accelerated Cooling
(XXXX)-Mill Designation for Special Rolling Process
All-Ordinary and Higher Strength, excluding H40 and FH
AH,DH,EH - H32 and H36, unless indicated otherwise
IC-Ingot Cast; CC-Continuous Cast
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Plate (CR) AH32,36 36 mm CC
Plate from Coil(AR)
A, B 12 mm CC
Handan Iron & Steel,Handan, Hebei Province
Bulb Section A,B 14mm CC
Plates(AR) A,B 25mm CC
AH 32/36 22mm CC
Plates(CR) A, B, D 38mm CC
AH, DH32/36 38mm CC
Hebei Jingye Group Co.,Ltd., Shijiazhuang City *Al Treated
Plate(CR) A,B,D* 30mm CC
*(Al+V) Treated
AH,DH32/36* 30mm CC
Hebei Jitai Special SteelGroup Approval for Hebei Jital Special Steel Group was withdrawn on 27
Nov 09. Contact [email protected] to validate theauthenticity of certificates issued between 01 Feb 09 and 26 Nov09. Surveyors should copy such requests to ABS Materials,Houston.
- - - -
Angle(AR) A,B 18mm CC
*Al Treated
A,B,D* 18mm CC
*(Al+V) Treated
AH,DH32/36* 18mm CC
* Slab/Billet source: Handan Iron & Steel Group Co., Ltd., China(ABS approved source). **(Al+Nb) Treated
Angle(AR)* A,B** 18mm CC
*** - ABS QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM
NOTES
Shapes also include Bars; (AR)-As Rolled; (N)-Normalized; (Q &T)-Quenched & Tempered
(CR)-Control Rolled; (TMCP)-Thermomechanical Control Processed; (AC) Accelerated Cooling
(XXXX)-Mill Designation for Special Rolling Process
All-Ordinary and Higher Strength, excluding H40 and FH
AH,DH,EH - H32 and H36, unless indicated otherwise
IC-Ingot Cast; CC-Continuous Cast
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* Slab/Billet source: Handan Iron & Steel Group Co., Ltd., China(ABS approved source). **(Al+Nb) Treated
Angle(AR)* AH32/36** 18mm CC
Bulb Plate(AR) A,B 20mm CC
*Al Treated
A,B,D* 20mm CC
*(Al+V) Treated
AH,DH32/36* 20mm CC
*Al Treated
AH32/36* 20mm CC
Hebei Wenfeng Iron &Steel Co., Ltd., Wuan City
Plates(CR) A, B, D 25mm CC
AH, DH 32/36 25mm CC
Hong Fa Steel Plant,Zhangjiagang ( JiangsuShagang Group)
Slab A, B 220mm(t) x1600mm(w)
CC
AH/DH/EH32 220mm(t) x1600mm(w)
CC
AH/DH/EH36 220mm(t) x1600mm(w)
CC
D, E 220mm(t) x1600mm(w)
CC
Hunan Valian Xiangtan Iron& Steel Co., Ltd., HunanProvince
Plates(CR) A,B 40mm CC
*(Al+Nb) Treated
Plates(N) A,B,D,E* 60mm CC
AH,DH,EH32/36 100mm CC
*** - ABS QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM
NOTES
Shapes also include Bars; (AR)-As Rolled; (N)-Normalized; (Q &T)-Quenched & Tempered
(CR)-Control Rolled; (TMCP)-Thermomechanical Control Processed; (AC) Accelerated Cooling
(XXXX)-Mill Designation for Special Rolling Process
All-Ordinary and Higher Strength, excluding H40 and FH
AH,DH,EH - H32 and H36, unless indicated otherwise
IC-Ingot Cast; CC-Continuous Cast
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*(Al+Nb+Ti) Treated
Plates(N) AH,DH,EH32/36Z35*
60mm CC
Plates(TMCP) A,B,D 40mm CC
AH,DH,EH,FH32/36/4040mm CC
*(Al+Nb+Ti) Treated
AH,DH,EH,FH32/36/40Z35*
40mm CC
AH,DH32/36 40mm CC
D 40mm CC
Jiangmen Xinhui YiliSection Steel Mill Co., Ltd. * Billet Source : Anyang Iron & Steel (Group) Co., Ltd., China
(ABS Approved Source)
Bulb Section(AR) A, B* 13mm CC
Jiangsu Shagang GroupXinrue Special Type SteelCo., Ltd.,
Slab A,B 180mm(t) x220mm(w)
CC
AH32/36 180mm(t) x220mm(w)
CC
Jiangsu Xixing Group Co.,Wuxi, Jianjsu Province
Slab A, B 235mm(t) x144mm(w)
CC
AH32, AH36 235mm(t) x144mm(w)
CC
Jiangyin Xingcheng SpecialSteel Works Co., Ltd.,
Rolled Bar(AR) U3 180mm CC
Jinan Iron & Steel Co., Ltd.,Jinan
Bulb Flat (HR) A, B 12mm CC
AH32/36 12mm CC
Plates (N) A, B, D, E 50mm CC
*** - ABS QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM
NOTES
Shapes also include Bars; (AR)-As Rolled; (N)-Normalized; (Q &T)-Quenched & Tempered
(CR)-Control Rolled; (TMCP)-Thermomechanical Control Processed; (AC) Accelerated Cooling
(XXXX)-Mill Designation for Special Rolling Process
All-Ordinary and Higher Strength, excluding H40 and FH
AH,DH,EH - H32 and H36, unless indicated otherwise
IC-Ingot Cast; CC-Continuous Cast
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* Fine Grain Practice (Al+Nb+V+Ti) Treated
Plates (TMCP) AH,DH,EH,FH32/36/40 Z35
*
60 mm CC
* Fine Grain Practice (Al+Nb+V+Ti) Treated
AH,DH,EH,FH32/36/40*
60 mm CC
Plates from Coil(TMCP)
A, B 12.5mm CC
AH32/36 12.5mm CC
Jinan Iron & Steel Group Plates (AR) A, B, D 30mm CC
AH32/36 30mm CC
DH32/36 30mm CC
Plates (CR) AH 25mm CC
Jiuquan Iron & Steel(Group) Co., Ltd., GansuProvince
Plate (CR) A, B, D 30 mm CC
Lian Yuan Iron & Steel(Group) Co., Ltd.
Shapes(HR) A 12mm CC
Maanshan Iron & Steel Plate fromCoil(CR) (No. 4Plant)
A,B 20mm CC
Plate fromCoil(CR)(No. 4Plant)
AH,DH32/36 20mm CC
Plate(AR) (No. 1Plant)
A,B 25mm CC
AH,DH32/36 12.5mm CC
Plate(CR) (No. 1Plant)
AH,DH32/36 25mm CC
*** - ABS QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM
NOTES
Shapes also include Bars; (AR)-As Rolled; (N)-Normalized; (Q &T)-Quenched & Tempered
(CR)-Control Rolled; (TMCP)-Thermomechanical Control Processed; (AC) Accelerated Cooling
(XXXX)-Mill Designation for Special Rolling Process
All-Ordinary and Higher Strength, excluding H40 and FH
AH,DH,EH - H32 and H36, unless indicated otherwise
IC-Ingot Cast; CC-Continuous Cast
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Minmetals Yinkou MediumPlate Co., Ltd.
Plate(CR) A, B, D 40mm CC
Plate(CR, N) AH, DH,EH32/36
40mm CC
Nanjing Iron & Steel Co.Ltd. Yeshan Mining Co.Steel Rolling Mill
Shape AH 12.5 mm CC
* Fine-grain Practice : (Nb) Treated
Shape AR A*, B, AH 32*,AH 36*
15 MM -
* Fine-grain Practice : (Al+Nb) Treated Billet Source : NinjingIron & Steel Co. Ltd. China
A*, B, AH 32*,AH 36*
15 MM -
Nanjing Iron & Steel Group,Nanjing Works
Plate (AR) AH 12.5 mm CC
Plate (CR) AH, DH32/36 35mm CC
Plate(AR) A,B 25 mm CC
Plate(CR) A,B 40 mm CC
D 35 mm CC
Plate(TMCP) AH, DH, EH,FH 32/36/40
40 mm CC
D, E 40 mm CC
Slabs A,B 180mm x240mm
CC
A,B,D - CC
AH, DH32/36 - CC
AH32/36 180mm x240mm
CC
Qianan Liangang YanshanIron & Steel Co., Ltd.
Billets A, B 150mm x150mm
CC
*** - ABS QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM
NOTES
Shapes also include Bars; (AR)-As Rolled; (N)-Normalized; (Q &T)-Quenched & Tempered
(CR)-Control Rolled; (TMCP)-Thermomechanical Control Processed; (AC) Accelerated Cooling
(XXXX)-Mill Designation for Special Rolling Process
All-Ordinary and Higher Strength, excluding H40 and FH
AH,DH,EH - H32 and H36, unless indicated otherwise
IC-Ingot Cast; CC-Continuous Cast
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Plate from Coil(AR)
A, B 18mm CC
Qinhuangdao Shougang,Plate Mill Co. Ltd *Qinhuangdao Shouqin Metal Material Co. Ltd.
Plates(AR) A,B 32mm CC*
*Al/(Al+V)/(Al+Nb) Treated. **Qinhuangdao Shouqin MetalMaterial Co. Ltd.
AH,DH32/36* 32mm CC**
*Al/(Al+Nb) Treated. Slab Source: Qinhuangdao Shouqin MetalMaterial Co. Ltd.
Plates(CR) AH,DH32/36* 32mm CC**
Qinhuangdao ShouqinMetal Materials Co., Ltd.
Plates (N) A, B 100 mm CC
AH,DH 32 100 mm CC
* Fine-grain Practice : Al Treated
AH,DH 32* 100 mm CC
* Fine-grain Practice : (Al+Nb) Treated
AH,DH 36* 80 mm CC
* Fine-grain Practice : (Al+Nb+Ti) Treated
AH,DH, EH36*
40 mm CC
* Fine-grain Practice : (Al+Nb+V+Ti) Treated
AH,DH, EH40*
40 mm CC
* Fine-grain Practice : (Al+Nb+V+Ti) Treated
AH,DH, EH40*
50 mm CC
*** - ABS QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM
NOTES
Shapes also include Bars; (AR)-As Rolled; (N)-Normalized; (Q &T)-Quenched & Tempered
(CR)-Control Rolled; (TMCP)-Thermomechanical Control Processed; (AC) Accelerated Cooling
(XXXX)-Mill Designation for Special Rolling Process
All-Ordinary and Higher Strength, excluding H40 and FH
AH,DH,EH - H32 and H36, unless indicated otherwise
IC-Ingot Cast; CC-Continuous Cast
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* Fine-grain Practice : Al Treated
Plates (N) EH 32 * 50 mm CC
* Fine-grain Practice : (Al+Nb) Treated
EH 36 * 50 mm CC
Plates(AR) A, B 16mm CC
Plates(CR) A, B 32mm CC
A, B, D 50mm CC
AH, DH32/36 50mm CC
Slab A, B 250mm x1800mm
CC
AH32/36 220mm x1800mm
CC
DH32/36 220mm x1800mm
CC
SGIS Songshan Co., Ltd.,Guangdong
Plates(AR) A,B 36mm CC
Plates(CR) A,B,D 36mm CC
*Al+Nb Treated
Plates(CR)* AH,DH32/36 36mm CC
*Al+V Treated
AH32/36 36mm CC
*Al+Nb+Ti Treated
Plates(N)* E 36mm CC
*Al+V+Nb+Ti Treated
Plates(TMCP)* EH32/36/40 36mm CC
*** - ABS QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM
NOTES
Shapes also include Bars; (AR)-As Rolled; (N)-Normalized; (Q &T)-Quenched & Tempered
(CR)-Control Rolled; (TMCP)-Thermomechanical Control Processed; (AC) Accelerated Cooling
(XXXX)-Mill Designation for Special Rolling Process
All-Ordinary and Higher Strength, excluding H40 and FH
AH,DH,EH - H32 and H36, unless indicated otherwise
IC-Ingot Cast; CC-Continuous Cast
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Shajing Heavy Plate Plant -Jiangsu Shagang GroupCo., Ltd.
* Slab Source: Hangfa Steel Plant, Chine (ABS Approved Source)
Plates(AR)* A, B 40mm CC
* Slab Source: Hangfa Steel Plant, Chine (ABS Approved Source)
Plates(TMCP)* AH, DH,EH32/36
40mm CC
* Slab Source: Hangfa Steel Plant, Chine (ABS Approved Source)
D, E 40mm CC
Shandong ShouguangJueng Special Steel Co.,Ltd.
Plates(AR, N,Q&T)
U2, U3 130mm -
Shanxi Taigang StainlessSteel Co., Ltd., Shanxi
*Al Treated
Plate fromCoil(CR)
A,B,D* 24mm CC
*(Al+Nb+V) Treated
AH,DH32/36* 24mm CC
Shougang Corporation,Beijing
Plates (AR) A & B 30 mm CC
Plates (CR) A, B, D 40mm CC
* Fine grain practice - Al Treated only
AH,DH32/36* 30 mm CC
Shougang General CorpLtd.
Slabs A,B ... CC
Shougang Qian'an Iron &Steel, Co., Ltd., Hebei
Plate from Coil(CR)
A, B, D 18mm CC
AH, DH32/36 18mm CC
*** - ABS QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM
NOTES
Shapes also include Bars; (AR)-As Rolled; (N)-Normalized; (Q &T)-Quenched & Tempered
(CR)-Control Rolled; (TMCP)-Thermomechanical Control Processed; (AC) Accelerated Cooling
(XXXX)-Mill Designation for Special Rolling Process
All-Ordinary and Higher Strength, excluding H40 and FH
AH,DH,EH - H32 and H36, unless indicated otherwise
IC-Ingot Cast; CC-Continuous Cast
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THICKNESS
POURING
PRACTICE
PEOPLES REPUBLIC OF CHINA
Suqian Nanjing Iron & SteelGroup Jinxin Steel RollingCo., Ltd.
*Slab Source: Nanjing Iron & Steel Co. Ltd. (NISCO)
Bulb Flat(AR)* A, B 16mm IC & CC
*Slab Source: Nanjing Iron & Steel Co. Ltd. (NISCO); Nb Treated
AH32, AH36 16mm IC & CC
Suzhou Suxin Special SteelCo., Ltd.
Rolled Bar (AR,Q&T)
U3 120mm CC
Tang Eng Iron WorksChung Hsin Plant
Shapes A 13mm IC & CC
Tangshan Heavy Plate Co.,Ltd., Hebei
Plate(CR) A, B, D 38mm CC
AH, DH, 32/36 38mm CC
Tangshan Xinxin SpecialSteel Co., Ltd., HebeiProvince
*Billet source: ABS approved source - Handan iron & steel StockCo., Ltd., China
Bulb Flat (AR) A, B 14mm CC
*Billet source: ABS approved source - Handan iron & steel StockCo., Ltd., China
AH32/36 14mm CC
Tianjin Iron & Steel Co.,Ltd.
Plate(AR) A,B 38mm CC
Plate(CR) AH, DH 32/36 38mm CC
D 38mm CC
Plate(N) AH, DH 32/36 50mm CC
Tianjin Yinze Group Co.,Ltd.
Bulb Flat(AR) A,B 12mm CC
Wuxi Xinan Steel RollingFactory, Xishan, Jiangsu Slab Source: Jiangsu Xixing Group Co., Wuxi, China
Bulb section(AR) A, B 14mm CC
Slab Source: Jiangsu Xixing Group Co., Wuxi, China
AH32, AH36 14mm CC
*** - ABS QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM
NOTES
Shapes also include Bars; (AR)-As Rolled; (N)-Normalized; (Q &T)-Quenched & Tempered
(CR)-Control Rolled; (TMCP)-Thermomechanical Control Processed; (AC) Accelerated Cooling
(XXXX)-Mill Designation for Special Rolling Process
All-Ordinary and Higher Strength, excluding H40 and FH
AH,DH,EH - H32 and H36, unless indicated otherwise
IC-Ingot Cast; CC-Continuous Cast
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THICKNESS
POURING
PRACTICE
PEOPLES REPUBLIC OF CHINA
Wuxi Zhongrui MetalManufacture Co., Ltd.
Bulb Flat(AR) A, B 14mm CC
AH 32/36 14mm CC
Flat Bar(AR) A, B 30mm CC
*Al Treated
AH 32/36 30mm CC
UnequalAngle(AR)
A, B 17mm CC
*Al Treated
AH 32/36 17mm CC
Wuyang Iron & Steel Co.,Ltd. Wugang, Henan
Plates(AR) A 65mm CC
A, B 100mm CC
A,B 100mm IC
B 50mm CC
Plates(CR) A,B Z35 50mm CC
*Al Treated
A,B,D Z35* 40mm CC
*Al Treated
AH,DH32/36Z35*
40mm CC
*Al Treated
AH32/36 Z35* 50mm CC
*(Al+Nb) Treated
Plates(N) A,B,D,E Z35* 100mm IC
AH 32mm IC & CC
*** - ABS QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM
NOTES
Shapes also include Bars; (AR)-As Rolled; (N)-Normalized; (Q &T)-Quenched & Tempered
(CR)-Control Rolled; (TMCP)-Thermomechanical Control Processed; (AC) Accelerated Cooling
(XXXX)-Mill Designation for Special Rolling Process
All-Ordinary and Higher Strength, excluding H40 and FH
AH,DH,EH - H32 and H36, unless indicated otherwise
IC-Ingot Cast; CC-Continuous Cast
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*(Al+Nb) Treated
Plates(N) AH,DH,EH32/36Z35*
100mm IC
D,E 65mm IC & CC
DH,EH 100mm IC & CC
*(Al+V+Nb+Ti) Treated
Plates(Q&T) AQ,DQ,EQ56/63/70*80mm CC
*(Al+V+Nb+Ti) Treated
AQ,DQ,EQ56/63/70*140mm IC
Plates(TMCP) AH, DH,EH32/36
60mm CC
AH, DH,EH32/36 Z35
60mm CC
D, E 60mm CC
Wuyang New Wide &Heavy Steel Plate Co., Ltd.
Plates(CR) A, B, D 60mm CC
A, B, DZ35 60mm CC
AH, DH32/36/40
60mm CC
AH, DHZ3532/36/40
60mm CC
Xinyu Iron & Steel Co. Ltd.,Xinyu *Al Treated
Bulb Plate(AR) A,B 14mm IC
*Al Treated
AH 32/36 14mm IC
*Al Treated
Plates(AR) A,B 20mm CC
*** - ABS QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM
NOTES
Shapes also include Bars; (AR)-As Rolled; (N)-Normalized; (Q &T)-Quenched & Tempered
(CR)-Control Rolled; (TMCP)-Thermomechanical Control Processed; (AC) Accelerated Cooling
(XXXX)-Mill Designation for Special Rolling Process
All-Ordinary and Higher Strength, excluding H40 and FH
AH,DH,EH - H32 and H36, unless indicated otherwise
IC-Ingot Cast; CC-Continuous Cast
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*Al Treated
Plates(AR) A,B Z35 20mm CC
A,B,D 20mm CC
A,B,D Z35 20mm CC
*Al / (Al+Nb+Ti) Treated
Plates(N) A,B,D,E Z35* 60mm CC
*Al / (Al+Nb+Ti) Treated
A,B,D,E* 60mm CC
*(Al+Nb) / (Al+Nb+Ti) Treated
AH,DH,EH32/36 60mm CC
*(Al+Nb) / (Al+Nb+Ti) Treated
AH,DH,EH32/36Z35
60mm CC
*Al Treated
Plates(TMCP) A,B Z35* 60mm CC
*Al Treated
A,B* 60mm CC
*Al Treated
A,B,D 40mm CC
*Al Treated
A,B,D Z35 40mm CC
*(Al+Nb+Ti) Treated
A,B,D,E Z35* 60mm CC
*** - ABS QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM
NOTES
Shapes also include Bars; (AR)-As Rolled; (N)-Normalized; (Q &T)-Quenched & Tempered
(CR)-Control Rolled; (TMCP)-Thermomechanical Control Processed; (AC) Accelerated Cooling
(XXXX)-Mill Designation for Special Rolling Process
All-Ordinary and Higher Strength, excluding H40 and FH
AH,DH,EH - H32 and H36, unless indicated otherwise
IC-Ingot Cast; CC-Continuous Cast
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PEOPLES REPUBLIC OF CHINA
*(Al+Nb+Ti) Treated
Plates(TMCP) A,B,D,E* 60mm CC
*(Al+Nb+Ti) Treated
AH,DH,EH,FH32/36/40Z35*
50mm CC
*(Al+Nb+Ti) Treated
AH,DH,EH,FH32/36/40*50mm CC
*(Al+Nb) Treated
AH,DH,EH32/36 40mm CC
*(Al+Nb) Treated
AH,DH,EH32/36Z35
40mm CC
*(Al+Nb+Ti) Treated
AH,DH,EH32/36Z35*
60mm CC
*(Al+Nb+Ti) Treated
AH,DH,EH32/36* 60mm CC
Xishan Jinxin Steel Mill ofNanjing Iron & Steel GroupCo.
*Billet Source - Nanjing Iron & Steel United Co., Ltd., Nanjing,China.(ABS approved source)
Bulb Plate (AR) AH32*/36 16mm CC
*Billet Source - Nanjing Iron & Steel United Co., Ltd., Nanjing,China. (ABS approved source)
Bulb Plate (AR) A*, B 16mm CC
Shapes (AR)Bulb Flats
A, B 14mm CC
*** - ABS QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM
NOTES
Shapes also include Bars; (AR)-As Rolled; (N)-Normalized; (Q &T)-Quenched & Tempered
(CR)-Control Rolled; (TMCP)-Thermomechanical Control Processed; (AC) Accelerated Cooling
(XXXX)-Mill Designation for Special Rolling Process
All-Ordinary and Higher Strength, excluding H40 and FH
AH,DH,EH - H32 and H36, unless indicated otherwise
IC-Ingot Cast; CC-Continuous Cast
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PEOPLES REPUBLIC OF CHINA
Slabs from Nanjing I & S.
Shapes (AR)Bulb Flats
AH 12mm CC
Yangzhou HuanzhouShipping Material Co. Ltd.
Bulb Flats (AR) A,B 17 mm CC
Zhenjiangang Feng YuanSteel Co. Gangzhou Prov. Slabs from ABS approved source.
Bulb Flats (AR) A,B 14mm CC
Zhongpu (Handan) Iron &Steel Co., Ltd., HebeiProvince
Plate (CR) A, B, D 38mm CC
AH, DH 32/36 38mm CC
PHILIPPINES
National Steel***Slabs from ABS approved source.
Plates A 51mm CC
POLAND
ArcelorMIttal Poland S.A. Sections (AR) A 30 mm CC
Slabs, Blooms,Billets
A, B, D ... CC
AH32/36 ... CC
Huta Bankowa, Sp. z.o.o.
Slabs from ABS approved sources.
Shapes(AR) BulbFlat
A 20mm CC
*** - ABS QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM
NOTES
Shapes also include Bars; (AR)-As Rolled; (N)-Normalized; (Q &T)-Quenched & Tempered
(CR)-Control Rolled; (TMCP)-Thermomechanical Control Processed; (AC) Accelerated Cooling
(XXXX)-Mill Designation for Special Rolling Process
All-Ordinary and Higher Strength, excluding H40 and FH
AH,DH,EH - H32 and H36, unless indicated otherwise
IC-Ingot Cast; CC-Continuous Cast
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POLAND
Slabs from ABS approved sources.
Shapes(AR) BulbFlat
AH32,AH36 12mm CC
Huta Katowice WalcowniaBlach Grubych Batory Sp.z.o.o.
ABS approved slab source : ISPAT Polska Stal S.A., Poland
Plate(AR) A 50mm IC & CC
Huta Pokoj S.A. -Euroblacha S.A., RudaSlaska
*Al Treated
Plates(N) A,B,D* 40mm CC
Shapes(AR) A 15mm CC
ISD Huta Czestochowa Sp.z o.o. *Al Treated
Plates(AR) A,B* 51mm CC
*Al Treated
Plates(N) A,B,D,E* 51mm CC
*(Al+Nb) Treated
AH,DH,EH32/36* 60mm CC
P.H.U.P. Interspeed Sp.z.o.o. Slabs and ingots from ABS approved sources.
Shapes(AR) A 12mm CC & IC
REPUBLIC OF CHINA
China Steel Corp.Kaohsiung
Plates(AR) A,B 51mm CC
A,B 51mm CC
*(Al+Nb) Treated
Plates(CR) AH,DH32/36* 51mm CC
Plates(N) A,B,D,E 51mm CC
*** - ABS QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM
NOTES
Shapes also include Bars; (AR)-As Rolled; (N)-Normalized; (Q &T)-Quenched & Tempered
(CR)-Control Rolled; (TMCP)-Thermomechanical Control Processed; (AC) Accelerated Cooling
(XXXX)-Mill Designation for Special Rolling Process
All-Ordinary and Higher Strength, excluding H40 and FH
AH,DH,EH - H32 and H36, unless indicated otherwise
IC-Ingot Cast; CC-Continuous Cast
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REPUBLIC OF CHINA
*(Al+Nb) Treated
Plates(N) AH,DH,EH32/36* 40mm CC
Plates(TMCP) AH,DH,EH32/36 75mm CC
AH,DH,EH32/36Z3575mm CC
AH,DH,EH40 75mm CC
AH,DH,EH40Z35 75mm CC
TS Steel Company Limited,Taichung Al Treated
Angle Bar (AR) A 15 mm CC
Al Treated
Flat Bar (AR) A 25 mm CC
Tung Ho Enterprises,Miaoli Works
Plates A,B 51mm CC
Plates (CR) AH32, AH36 30mm CC
Shapes (CR) AH32, AH36 17mm CC
Shapes(AR) A,B 28mm CC
Slabs A,B ... CC
AH32, AH36 220mm(T) x900mm(W)
CC
AH32, AH36 220mm(T) x750mm(W)
CC
Tung Ho Steel EnterpriseCorporation, KaohsiungWorks, Taiwan
* Slab Source: Tung Ho Enterprises, Miaoli Works - ABSApproved Source
Section(CR)* A 17mm CC
* Slab Source: Tung Ho Enterprises, Miaoli Works - ABSApproved Source
AH32, AH36 17mm CC
*** - ABS QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM
NOTES
Shapes also include Bars; (AR)-As Rolled; (N)-Normalized; (Q &T)-Quenched & Tempered
(CR)-Control Rolled; (TMCP)-Thermomechanical Control Processed; (AC) Accelerated Cooling
(XXXX)-Mill Designation for Special Rolling Process
All-Ordinary and Higher Strength, excluding H40 and FH
AH,DH,EH - H32 and H36, unless indicated otherwise
IC-Ingot Cast; CC-Continuous Cast
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ROMANIA
ArcelorMittal Galati S.A. Plates (N) A,B,D,E 60mm CC
AH32/36,DH32/36,EH32/3660mm CC
Plate (CR) AH32/36,DH32/36 20mm CC
Plates (AR) A,B 60mm CC
Plates (CR) A,B,D 20mm CC
Laminorul SA, Braila Shapes (AR) A 12mm CC
RUSSIA
Izhorskiye Zavody JSC, St.Petersburg
Blooms D ... CC
Plates(N) A,B,D 51mm IC
AH32,DH32,EH32 51mm IC
JSC Magnitogorsk Iron &Steel Works (MMK),Magnitogorsk
Slabs A,B,D --- CC
JSC Nizhniy Tagil Iron &Steel Works (NTMK SteelWorks)
Slabs A,B,D,E --- CC
AH, DH, EH32/36
--- CC
JSC OskolElectrometallurgicalKombinat (OEMK), StariyOskol
*Blooms
Shapes ABS 300mm x360mm
CC
*Billets
ABS 300mm x360mm
CC
JSC Ural Steel,Orenburkskaya Region,Novotroitsk
Plates(AR) A 32mm IC
*** - ABS QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM
NOTES
Shapes also include Bars; (AR)-As Rolled; (N)-Normalized; (Q &T)-Quenched & Tempered
(CR)-Control Rolled; (TMCP)-Thermomechanical Control Processed; (AC) Accelerated Cooling
(XXXX)-Mill Designation for Special Rolling Process
All-Ordinary and Higher Strength, excluding H40 and FH
AH,DH,EH - H32 and H36, unless indicated otherwise
IC-Ingot Cast; CC-Continuous Cast
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Plates(N) A 32mm CC
A,B,D,E 32mm IC
AH,DH,EH32/36 32mm IC
OJSC Novolipetsk Steel Slabs A,B,D,E ... CC
AH, DH, EH32/36
... CC
Petrostal Kirovsky Works Billets AH,DH,EH ... CC
Severstal OJSC, VologdaRegion, Cherepovetz
Plate(N) AH,DH32/36 40mm CC
Plate(Q&T) AH,DH,EH36/40Z35
40mm CC
AH32/36/40 70mm CC
Plate(TMCP+AC) A,B 70mm CC
AH,DH,EH32/36/40 50mm CC
Plates(AR) A,B,D 16mm CC
AH,DH32/36 12mm CC
Plates(CR) AH,DH,EH40 12mm CC
Plates(N) A,B 51mm CC
A,B,D 32mm CC
Zavod Turbinnyk, Lopatok,St. Petersburg Billets from ABS approved source.
Bulb Flats(CR) AH,DH,EH, 9mm CC
Billets from ABS approved source.
Shapes(CR) A,B,D 9mm CC
*** - ABS QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM
NOTES
Shapes also include Bars; (AR)-As Rolled; (N)-Normalized; (Q &T)-Quenched & Tempered
(CR)-Control Rolled; (TMCP)-Thermomechanical Control Processed; (AC) Accelerated Cooling
(XXXX)-Mill Designation for Special Rolling Process
All-Ordinary and Higher Strength, excluding H40 and FH
AH,DH,EH - H32 and H36, unless indicated otherwise
IC-Ingot Cast; CC-Continuous Cast
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SLOVAKIA
VychodoslovenskeZelezarny (Kosice)
Slabs A ... CC
SOUTH AFRICA
ArcelorMittal Steel SouthAfrica Ltd., Gauteng (EX-ISCOR)
Plates A,B,D,E 51mm IC
AH,DH 51mm IC
Plates(N) AH, DH,EH32/36
30mm CC
Shapes A,B 51mm IC
Highveld Steel & VanadiumCorp.
Coiled A 12mm CC
Plates A,B 51mm CC
DH,EH 40mm CC
SOUTH KOREA
Dong Il Steel Co., Ltd.,Sasang Works
Shapes -Channels (AR)
A 7.5mm CC
Shapes - EqualAngles (AR)
A 15mm CC
*(Al+V+Nb) Treated
Shapes - InvertedAngles (AR)
AH32/36* 16mm CC
Shapes -Unequal Angles(AR)
A 12mm CC
Dongkuk Steel Mill Co.,Pohang Works *Slabs from ABS approved source: Kawasaki Steel Corporation,
Chiba Works, Japan
Plates A, B 50mm CC
*** - ABS QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM
NOTES
Shapes also include Bars; (AR)-As Rolled; (N)-Normalized; (Q &T)-Quenched & Tempered
(CR)-Control Rolled; (TMCP)-Thermomechanical Control Processed; (AC) Accelerated Cooling
(XXXX)-Mill Designation for Special Rolling Process
All-Ordinary and Higher Strength, excluding H40 and FH
AH,DH,EH - H32 and H36, unless indicated otherwise
IC-Ingot Cast; CC-Continuous Cast
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*Slabs from ABS approved source: CST Brazil
Plates (AR) A, B 83mm CC
*Slabs from ABS approved source: Jiangsu Shagang Group Co.,Ltd., Hong Fa Steel Plant, China
A, B 50mm CC
*Slabs from ABS approved source: Jiangsu Shagang Group Co.,Ltd., Hong Fa Steel Plant, China
AH32/36 35mm CC
*Slabs from ABS approved source: Jiangsu Shagang Group Co.,Ltd., Hong Fa Steel Plant, China
D 35mm CC
*Slabs from ABS approved source: Jiangsu Shagang Group Co.,Ltd., Hong Fa Steel Plant, China
DH32/36 25mm CC
*Al treated
Plates (CR) AH,DH32* 35mm CC
*(Al+Nb+V+Ti) treated
AH,DH32/36* 35mm CC
*Slabs from ABS approved source JFE Steel Corp, West JapanWorks
Plates (CR/N) AH32/DH32 25mm CC
* Slab Source: Blue Scope Steel, Australia (ABS approvedsource)
Plates (TMCP)* A, B, D, E 50mm CC
* Slab Source: Blue Scope Steel, Australia (ABS approvedsource)
AH,DH,EH32/36 50mm CC
*** - ABS QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM
NOTES
Shapes also include Bars; (AR)-As Rolled; (N)-Normalized; (Q &T)-Quenched & Tempered
(CR)-Control Rolled; (TMCP)-Thermomechanical Control Processed; (AC) Accelerated Cooling
(XXXX)-Mill Designation for Special Rolling Process
All-Ordinary and Higher Strength, excluding H40 and FH
AH,DH,EH - H32 and H36, unless indicated otherwise
IC-Ingot Cast; CC-Continuous Cast
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Plates(CR) A, B, D 50mm CC
Dongkuk Steel Mill Co.,Pohang Works Plate Mills 1& 2
Slabs from ABS approved source.
Plate DH 25mm CC
Slabs from ABS approved source.
Plates A, B, D, E 51mm IC & CC
A,B 50mm CC
Slabs from ABS approved source.
AH32 35mm CC
Slabs from ABS approved source.
D 35mm CC
Slabs from ABS approved source.
DH32 25mm CC
DongkukSteel Mill Co.Pohang Works Secton Mill
Shapes (AR) A,B 32mm CC
D 25mm CC
Shapes(AR) AH32 32mm CC
DH32 25mm CC
Fine Besteel Co., Ltd.,Changnyeong
Shapes - EqualAngles (AR)
A 17mm CC
AH32/36 17mm CC
Shapes -Inverted Angles(AR)
A 17mm CC
AH32/36 17mm CC
*** - ABS QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM
NOTES
Shapes also include Bars; (AR)-As Rolled; (N)-Normalized; (Q &T)-Quenched & Tempered
(CR)-Control Rolled; (TMCP)-Thermomechanical Control Processed; (AC) Accelerated Cooling
(XXXX)-Mill Designation for Special Rolling Process
All-Ordinary and Higher Strength, excluding H40 and FH
AH,DH,EH - H32 and H36, unless indicated otherwise
IC-Ingot Cast; CC-Continuous Cast
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Shapes -Unequal Angles(AR)
A 17mm CC
AH32/36 17mm CC
Hyundai Steel Company -Dangjin Works *Al Treated
Coils(AR)* A, B 16mm CC
*(Al+Nb) Treated
Coils(TMCP)* AH32/36 16mm CC
*Al Treated
Plate(AR)* A, B 16mm CC
*(Al+Nb) Treated
AH32/36 16mm CC
*Al Treated
Slab A, B 210mm CC
*(Al+Nb) Treated
AH32/36 210mm CC
Hyundai Steel Company -Pohang Works, No. 1
(Al+Nb) Treated
Section - Angle(AR)
AH 32/36 18mm CC
E 18mm CC
(Al+Nb) Treated
Section - Angle(TMCP)
FH40 18mm CC
Section - H-Beam(AR)
A 37mm CC
*** - ABS QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM
NOTES
Shapes also include Bars; (AR)-As Rolled; (N)-Normalized; (Q &T)-Quenched & Tempered
(CR)-Control Rolled; (TMCP)-Thermomechanical Control Processed; (AC) Accelerated Cooling
(XXXX)-Mill Designation for Special Rolling Process
All-Ordinary and Higher Strength, excluding H40 and FH
AH,DH,EH - H32 and H36, unless indicated otherwise
IC-Ingot Cast; CC-Continuous Cast
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SOUTH KOREA
(Al+Nb) Treated
Section - H-Beam(AR)
AH/DH 32/36 37mm CC
Hyundai Steel Company -Pohang Works, No. 2
Section - Angle(AR)
A 16mm CC
(Al+Nb) Treated
AH 32/36 16mm CC
Korea Steel Shapes Co.,Ltd., Noksan Works
Shapes(AR) A 13mm(Angles)
...
A 28mm (Flats) ...
A 65mm(Rounds)
...
Billet from SeAH Besteel
AH32 30mm (FlatBar)
...
Korea Steel Shapes Co.,Ltd., Sasang Works
Shapes(AR) A 6mm (Angles) ...
A 12mm (Flats) ...
A 36mm(Rounds)
...
Pohang Iron & Steel Co.(Kangyang Works)
Slabs A,B CC
POSCO No. 3 Hot RollingMill, Gwangyang Works
Coil Plates(AR) A, B, D 22mm (6mmmin)
CC
AH32, DH32 12mm (6mmmin)
CC
AH36, DH36 12mm (6mmmin)
CC
POSCO Pohang WorksNo. 1 Steel Mill
Plate(TMCP) AH, DH,EH32/36
20mm CC
*** - ABS QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM
NOTES
Shapes also include Bars; (AR)-As Rolled; (N)-Normalized; (Q &T)-Quenched & Tempered
(CR)-Control Rolled; (TMCP)-Thermomechanical Control Processed; (AC) Accelerated Cooling
(XXXX)-Mill Designation for Special Rolling Process
All-Ordinary and Higher Strength, excluding H40 and FH
AH,DH,EH - H32 and H36, unless indicated otherwise
IC-Ingot Cast; CC-Continuous Cast
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SOUTH KOREA
Plate(TMCP) AH, DH,EH32Z35/36Z35
20mm CC
POSCO Pohang WorksNo. 2 Hot Rolling Mill
Coil Plate (AR) A, B, D 16mm (6mmmin.)
CC
Coil Plate(TMCP)
AH, DH 32/36 16mm (14mmmax.)
CC
POSCO Pohang WorksNo. 2 Steel Mill
Plate(CR & N) A, B, D, E 100mm CC
AZ, BZ, DZ,EZ
100mm CC
Plate(N) DH,DHZ 83mm CC
Plate(TMCP &AcC)
A, B, D, E 83mm CC
AH32, DH32,EH32
83mm CC
AH32Z,DH32Z,EH32Z
83mm CC
AH36, DH36,EH36
83mm CC
AH36Z,DH36Z,EH36Z
83mm CC
AZ, BZ, DZ,EZ
83mm CC
EH36, EH40 90mm CC
Plates (CR) AH,AHZ 50 mm CC
DH,DHZ 35 mm CC
Plates(N) A,AZ,B,BZ 83mm CC
AH,AHZ 83mm CC
D,DZ,E,EZ 83mm CC
*** - ABS QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM
NOTES
Shapes also include Bars; (AR)-As Rolled; (N)-Normalized; (Q &T)-Quenched & Tempered
(CR)-Control Rolled; (TMCP)-Thermomechanical Control Processed; (AC) Accelerated Cooling
(XXXX)-Mill Designation for Special Rolling Process
All-Ordinary and Higher Strength, excluding H40 and FH
AH,DH,EH - H32 and H36, unless indicated otherwise
IC-Ingot Cast; CC-Continuous Cast
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SOUTH KOREA
Plates(N) EH,EHZ 83mm CC
Plates(PILAC)(TMCPw/AC)
V060 51mm CC
VH060 51mm CC
Plates(PTR)(TMCP) V060 30mm CC
VH060 51mm CC
Plates(Q&T) VH060 51mm CC
Plates(TMCPw/AC)
AH,DH,EH 51mm CC
AH40,DH40,EH40 51mm CC
Plates(TMCP+AC) AH,DH,EH 83mm CC
AHZ,DHZ,EHZ 83mm CC
POSCO Pohang WorksNo. 3 Steel Mill
Plate(TMCP &AcC)
A, B, D, E 83mm CC
AH32, DH32,EH32
83mm CC
AH32Z,DH32Z,EH32Z
83mm CC
AH36, DH36,EH36
83mm CC
AH36Z,DH36Z,EH36Z
83mm CC
AZ, BZ, DZ,EZ
83mm CC
EH36 100mm CC
EH36, EH40 90mm CC
*** - ABS QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM
NOTES
Shapes also include Bars; (AR)-As Rolled; (N)-Normalized; (Q &T)-Quenched & Tempered
(CR)-Control Rolled; (TMCP)-Thermomechanical Control Processed; (AC) Accelerated Cooling
(XXXX)-Mill Designation for Special Rolling Process
All-Ordinary and Higher Strength, excluding H40 and FH
AH,DH,EH - H32 and H36, unless indicated otherwise
IC-Ingot Cast; CC-Continuous Cast
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THICKNESS
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PRACTICE
SOUTH KOREA
Plates(AR) A,AZ,B,BZ 65mm CC
AH,AHZ 12.5mm CC
D,DZ 30mm CC
DH,DHZ 12.5mm CC
Plates(CR & N) A, B, D, E 100mm CC
AZ, BZ, DZ,EZ
100mm CC
Plates(CR) AH,AHZ 35mm CC
POSCO Pohang Works,Pohang
Coil Plate(AR) A, B, D 22mm (14mmmin)
CC
Coil Plate(TMCP) AH32/36 22mm (6mmmin)
CC
DH32/36 22mm (6mmmin)
CC
Coiled A,B,D 13mm CC
Plates A,B 75mm CC
All 70mm CC
DS 40mm CC
Plates(CR) AH, DH 30mm CC
Plates(N) AH,DH,EH 70mm CC
D, E 40mm CC
D,E 70mm CC
V060 51mm CC
Plates(TMCPw/AC)
AHZ,DHZ,EHZ 51mm CC
*** - ABS QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM
NOTES
Shapes also include Bars; (AR)-As Rolled; (N)-Normalized; (Q &T)-Quenched & Tempered
(CR)-Control Rolled; (TMCP)-Thermomechanical Control Processed; (AC) Accelerated Cooling
(XXXX)-Mill Designation for Special Rolling Process
All-Ordinary and Higher Strength, excluding H40 and FH
AH,DH,EH - H32 and H36, unless indicated otherwise
IC-Ingot Cast; CC-Continuous Cast
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SPAIN
Arcelormittal Factoria DeGijon Spain
Plates(AR) A 80mm CC
AH32/36 12mm CC
B 25mm CC
Plates(CR) AH,DH32/36 25mm CC
B 25mm CC
D 20mm CC
Plates(N) A,B,D,E 80mm CC
AH,DH,EH32/36 80mm CC
Plates(TMCP) AH,DH,EH,FH32/36/4025mm CC
Laminados Losal, S.A.,Guernica
Shapes(CR) A 10mm IC & CC
AH, DH32/36 10mm IC & CC
SWEDEN
Ovako Bar ABSmedjebacken Works
Bars All 68mm CC
Shapes A,B,D,E,AH,DH 51mm CC
EH 15mm CC
Ovako Bar AB, BoxholmWorks
Bars All 68mm CC
Shapes All 51mm CC
SSAB Oxelsund AB,Oxelosund Works
*** Plate TMCP+AC AH 65mm CC
Plates All 51mm IC & CC
Plates(Q&T) AH,DH,EH 75mm CC
H40-S 60mm CC
*** - ABS QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM
NOTES
Shapes also include Bars; (AR)-As Rolled; (N)-Normalized; (Q &T)-Quenched & Tempered
(CR)-Control Rolled; (TMCP)-Thermomechanical Control Processed; (AC) Accelerated Cooling
(XXXX)-Mill Designation for Special Rolling Process
All-Ordinary and Higher Strength, excluding H40 and FH
AH,DH,EH - H32 and H36, unless indicated otherwise
IC-Ingot Cast; CC-Continuous Cast
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SWEDEN
Plates(TMCP) AH,DH,EH 15mm CC
Plates(TMCP+AC) DH,EH 51mm CC
H40 35mm CC
THAILAND
LPN Plate Mill Co., Ltd.,Samutprakarn
***Slabs from ABS approved source.
Plates (AR) A 51mm CC
Slabs from ABS approved source CST, Brazil
Plates (TMCP) EH32/36 40mm -
Slabs Source - Companhia Siderurgica De Tubarao (CST), Brazil(ABS Approved Source)
Plates(CR) AH, DH32/36 40mm CC
Slabs Source - Hong Fa Steel Plant, Zhangjiagang, China
AH, DH32/36 40mm CC
Sahaviriya Plate Mill Co.
Slabs from ABS approved source. - Blue Scope Steel, Australia
Plates (AR) A, B 32mm CC
Siam Yamato Steel Co.,Ltd., Rayong
**** Sections
Shapes(AR)* A, B, D 32mm CC
* Sections
AH, DH 32/36 32mm CC
* Sections
AH, DH 40 32mm CC
*Shape - H-Beam
Shapes(CR)* E 32mm CC
*** - ABS QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM
NOTES
Shapes also include Bars; (AR)-As Rolled; (N)-Normalized; (Q &T)-Quenched & Tempered
(CR)-Control Rolled; (TMCP)-Thermomechanical Control Processed; (AC) Accelerated Cooling
(XXXX)-Mill Designation for Special Rolling Process
All-Ordinary and Higher Strength, excluding H40 and FH
AH,DH,EH - H32 and H36, unless indicated otherwise
IC-Ingot Cast; CC-Continuous Cast
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THAILAND
*Shape - H-Beam
SteelShapes(CR)*
EH32/36 32mm CC
*Shape - H-Beam
EH40 32mm CC
TURKEY
Eregli Demir ve CelikFabrikalari T.A.S.
Coil Plates(CR) AH, DH 32/36 8mm ( 2.5mmmin)
CC
Coil Plates(N) AH, DH 32/36 15mm ( 8mmmin)
CC
Plates A,B,D 51mm IC
Plates(N) AH,DH 32/36 50mm (12mmmin)
CC
Iskenderun Denir Ve CelikA.S.
Billet DH36 150mm x150mm
CC
Özkan Demir Celik SanayiA.S.
Bulb Flat EH 32 & 36 10 mm CC
*Billet Source : Colakoglu Metalurji A.S., Turkey
Bulb Flat (AR) A, B 14 mm CC
*Billet Source : Colakoglu Metalurji A.S., Turkey
AH32/36 14 mm CC
Bulb Section A, B 13 mm CC
*Billet Source : Iskenderun Denir Ve Celik A.S., Turkey
AH36 / DH36 12 mm CC
Shapes A 13mm CC
*** - ABS QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM
NOTES
Shapes also include Bars; (AR)-As Rolled; (N)-Normalized; (Q &T)-Quenched & Tempered
(CR)-Control Rolled; (TMCP)-Thermomechanical Control Processed; (AC) Accelerated Cooling
(XXXX)-Mill Designation for Special Rolling Process
All-Ordinary and Higher Strength, excluding H40 and FH
AH,DH,EH - H32 and H36, unless indicated otherwise
IC-Ingot Cast; CC-Continuous Cast
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TURKEY
* Billet Sources : Ege Celvik, Izmir, Turkey & Iskenderun DemirVe Celik A.S., Turkey
Shapes & WideFlats (AR)
A, B* 25mm CC
* Billet Sources : Ege Celvik, Izmir, Turkey & Iskenderun DemirVe Celik A.S., Turkey
AH32/36* 25mm CC
* Billet Sources : Ege Celvik, Izmir, Turkey & Iskenderun DemirVe Celik A.S., Turkey
DH36* 25mm CC
Turkiye Demir ve CelikIsletmeleri, genelMudurlugu
Shapes A 13mm IC
U.S.A.
Acme Steel CompanyRiverdale, Illinois
Billets A, AH ... CC
ArcelorMittal Plate LLC,Coatesville, PA
*** Coiled A 3/8" IC & CC
Special Approval
Plate FQ63, FQ70 165mm IC
Plate (HR, Q&T) AQ, DQ,EQ,FQ43
50mm CC
AQ, DQ,EQ,FQ47
50mm CC
AQ, DQ,EQ,FQ51
50mm CC
FQ63, FQ70 165mm IC
*** - ABS QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM
NOTES
Shapes also include Bars; (AR)-As Rolled; (N)-Normalized; (Q &T)-Quenched & Tempered
(CR)-Control Rolled; (TMCP)-Thermomechanical Control Processed; (AC) Accelerated Cooling
(XXXX)-Mill Designation for Special Rolling Process
All-Ordinary and Higher Strength, excluding H40 and FH
AH,DH,EH - H32 and H36, unless indicated otherwise
IC-Ingot Cast; CC-Continuous Cast
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U.S.A.
Plates All 2" IC & CC
Plates(N) All 6" IC
D 6-1/2" IC
Plates(Q&T) AH32,AH36 8" IC
EH36 7" IC
ISO-ABS QE for ISO 9002.
EQ70, FQ70 50mm IC
ArcelorMittal, BurnsHarbor, IN (West PlateMill)
*** Plate A 38 mm (1.5") CC
ArcelorMittal, BurnsHarbor, IN
*** Coiled A 1/2" IC & CC
Plates All, Z & U 3" IC & CC
Plates (Q&T) AH,DH,EH 4" to 6" IC
Plates (TMCP) EH36 1.574" CC
* Slab Source : Mittal steel Indiana Harbour East, Indiana USA
Plates (TMCP)* EH36 40mm CC
Plates(CR) AH,D 3" IC & CC
Plates(N) A,B,D 4" IC & CC
AH,DH,EH 3" IC & CC
AH,DH,EH 4" IC & CC
D,E 6" IC
H36Z 3" IC & CC
Arkansas Steel AssociatesNewport, AR
Billets A,B --- CC
AH --- CC
*** - ABS QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM
NOTES
Shapes also include Bars; (AR)-As Rolled; (N)-Normalized; (Q &T)-Quenched & Tempered
(CR)-Control Rolled; (TMCP)-Thermomechanical Control Processed; (AC) Accelerated Cooling
(XXXX)-Mill Designation for Special Rolling Process
All-Ordinary and Higher Strength, excluding H40 and FH
AH,DH,EH - H32 and H36, unless indicated otherwise
IC-Ingot Cast; CC-Continuous Cast
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ABS
GRADE
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THICKNESS
POURING
PRACTICE
U.S.A.
Bayou Steel, Harriman,TN
***Billets from ABS approved source.
Bars (AR) A, B 2" CC
Bayou Steel, La Place, LA*** Shapes A,B 1" CC
AH 3/4" CC
Birmingham Steel formerlySalmon Bay Steel Seattle,WA
Shapes A 1/2" CC
Citisteel USA Claymont,DE
*** Plates A 3" CC
AH 1-1/2" CC
B 1-1/2" CC
D 1-3/8" CC
Plates(CR/N) DH32, EH36 3" (75mm) CC
CMC Steel Alabama, AL*** Shapes(AR) A 50mm (2") CC
A,B 25mm (1") CC
*V Treated
AH32/36* 25mm (1") CC
CMC Steel SouthCarolina, Cayce-WestColumbia, SC
*** Shapes A, B 50mm CC
AH32/36 50mm CC
CMC Steel Texas;Sequin,TX
Shapes A 3" CC
Evraz Inc., NA, EvrazOregon Steel, Portland,OR
***
* Slab Source: JSC NTMK, Tagil, Russia
Coils (HR &AcC)
A, B, D 9.5mm CC*, PressureC
*** - ABS QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM
NOTES
Shapes also include Bars; (AR)-As Rolled; (N)-Normalized; (Q &T)-Quenched & Tempered
(CR)-Control Rolled; (TMCP)-Thermomechanical Control Processed; (AC) Accelerated Cooling
(XXXX)-Mill Designation for Special Rolling Process
All-Ordinary and Higher Strength, excluding H40 and FH
AH,DH,EH - H32 and H36, unless indicated otherwise
IC-Ingot Cast; CC-Continuous Cast
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U.S.A.
* Slab Source: JSC NTMK, Tagil, Russia
Plate (CR) A 95mm CC*, PressureC
* Slab Source: JSC NTMK, Tagil, Russia
AH32/36/40 38mm CC*, PressureC
Plate from Coil(AR)
A, B, D 0.5" (12.5mm) CC
* Slab Source: JSC NTMK, Tagil, Russia ( ABS approved source)
Plate from Coil(HR & AcC)
A, B, D 12.7mm (0.5") CC*, PressureC
Plates (AR) A, B 3.25"(81.25mm)
CC
A, B 50mm CC
AZ, BZ35 50mm CC
Plates(AR) A,B 4" (100mm) IC
*Slabs from ABS approved source
AH36 60mm IC*, PressureC
Plates(CR) AH, DH 32/36 2" (50mm) CC
D 2" (50mm) CC
Plates(N) A 5" (125mm) IC
A, B, D 4" (100mm) IC
AH, DH, EH32/36
2-5/8" CC
E 2" (50mm) IC
Plates(TMCP) AH, DH, EH32/36
1" (25mm) CC
*** - ABS QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM
NOTES
Shapes also include Bars; (AR)-As Rolled; (N)-Normalized; (Q &T)-Quenched & Tempered
(CR)-Control Rolled; (TMCP)-Thermomechanical Control Processed; (AC) Accelerated Cooling
(XXXX)-Mill Designation for Special Rolling Process
All-Ordinary and Higher Strength, excluding H40 and FH
AH,DH,EH - H32 and H36, unless indicated otherwise
IC-Ingot Cast; CC-Continuous Cast
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PRACTICE
U.S.A.
Plates(TMCP) E 1" (25mm) CC
FirstMiss Steel Hollsopple,PA
Ingots AH,DH,EH ... IC
Geneva Steel Provo, UT*** Coiled(AR) A,B 1" CC
AH 1/2" CC
Plate(AR,Al-Treated)
AH 1-3/8" CC
Plates(AR) A,B 2" CC
D 1-3/8" CC
Gerdau AmeristeelCalvert City, KY(Ex-North Star Steel)
****Billet Supplier: Steel of West Virginia
Angles(AR) AH36 12mm CC
Billet supplier Alton Steel Inc., Alton, IL
Section (AR) A 25mm CC
Billet supplier Alton Steel Inc., Alton, IL
AH36 19mm CC
Billet supplier : Steel Of West Virginia
AH36 12mm CC
Billets from ABS approved source.
Shapes A,B 1" CC
Billets from ABS approved source.
AH 3/4" CC
Gerdau AmeristeelCharlotte NC
Shapes & FlatBars
A 1/2" CC
Gerdau AmeristeelMidlothian, TX
*** Shapes A 1" CC
AH 1/2" CC
*** - ABS QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM
NOTES
Shapes also include Bars; (AR)-As Rolled; (N)-Normalized; (Q &T)-Quenched & Tempered
(CR)-Control Rolled; (TMCP)-Thermomechanical Control Processed; (AC) Accelerated Cooling
(XXXX)-Mill Designation for Special Rolling Process
All-Ordinary and Higher Strength, excluding H40 and FH
AH,DH,EH - H32 and H36, unless indicated otherwise
IC-Ingot Cast; CC-Continuous Cast
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GRADE
MAXIMUM
THICKNESS
POURING
PRACTICE
U.S.A.
Gerdau Ameristeel,Cartersville, GA Steel Mill
*** Plates A 1" CC
AH36 1" CC
Shapes A 1" CC
AH36 1" CC
Gerdau Ameristeel,Tennessee
***V Treated
Billets AH32/36 ... CC
Shapes &Flatbars(AR)
A 12.5mm (0.5") CC
Granite City Steel GraniteCity, IL
Coiled A 5/8" IC & CC
Plates All 2" IC
Inland Steel Bar DivisionIndiana Harbor, IN ISO
Bars A,B 6-1/4" IC & CC
JSW Steel (USA) Inc.,Baytown TX
***Slabs from ABS approved source
Plate (AR) AH40 1/2" CC
Slabs from ABS approved source.
DH 1/2" CC
Slabs from ABS approved source.
Plate(AR) A 3" CC
Slabs from ABS approved source.
AH 1/2" CC
Slabs from ABSapproved source.
B 3" CC
Slabs from ABS approved source.
D 1-3/8" CC
*** - ABS QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM
NOTES
Shapes also include Bars; (AR)-As Rolled; (N)-Normalized; (Q &T)-Quenched & Tempered
(CR)-Control Rolled; (TMCP)-Thermomechanical Control Processed; (AC) Accelerated Cooling
(XXXX)-Mill Designation for Special Rolling Process
All-Ordinary and Higher Strength, excluding H40 and FH
AH,DH,EH - H32 and H36, unless indicated otherwise
IC-Ingot Cast; CC-Continuous Cast
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NAME AND LOCATION
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COUNTRY
29/Dec/2009 APPROVED STEEL MILLS
WEBSITE
PRODUCT
(PROCESSING)
ABS
GRADE
MAXIMUM
THICKNESS
POURING
PRACTICE
U.S.A.
Slabs from ABS approved source.
Plate(CR) A, B, D 4" CC
Slabs from ABS approved source.
AH,DH 2" CC
Slabs from ABS approved source.
Plates (N) E 2" CC
Slabs from ABS approved source.
EH 2-1/2" CC
Kentucky ElectricAshland, KY
*** Plates All 2" IC
Shapes & Bar A,B 2" CC
LeTourneau Longview,TX
*** Plates All 2" IC
Plates(N) DN,E 5-1/2" IC
Marion Steel Co. Marion,Ohio
Shapes A 1-1/4" CC
AH 3/8" CC
Mittal Steel USA,Conshohocken Plant,
***Slabs from Coatsville plant.
Plates All 2" CC
North Star Steel Monroe,MI
Bars A 1-3/4" CC
Nucor Bar Mill Group,Plymouth, UT
*** Shapes(AR) A 25mm (1") CC
Nucor Steel - Hertford,Winton, NC
*** Plates(AR) A,B 50mm (2") CC
AH,DH32/36 38mm (1.5") CC
Plates(CR) AH,DH32/36 38mm (1.5") CC
*** - ABS QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM
NOTES
Shapes also include Bars; (AR)-As Rolled; (N)-Normalized; (Q &T)-Quenched & Tempered
(CR)-Control Rolled; (TMCP)-Thermomechanical Control Processed; (AC) Accelerated Cooling
(XXXX)-Mill Designation for Special Rolling Process
All-Ordinary and Higher Strength, excluding H40 and FH
AH,DH,EH - H32 and H36, unless indicated otherwise
IC-Ingot Cast; CC-Continuous Cast
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GRADE
MAXIMUM
THICKNESS
POURING
PRACTICE
U.S.A.
Nucor Steel Berkely,Huger, SC
*** Shapes A & AH 1/2" CC
Nucor Steel Darlington,SC
*** Shapes A 1/2" CC
AH 1/2" CC
Nucor Steel Jewett, TX*** Shapes A 1" CC
AH 1/2" CC
Nucor Steel TuscaloosaInc., Tuscaloosa, AL(EX-Corus)
*** Plate from Coil A,B 19mm (0.75") CC
AH32/36 19mm (0.75") CC
D 12.5mm (0.5") CC
Plate from Coil(AR)
DH32/36 20mm CC
Plates A,B 50mm (2") CC
D 35 mm(1.375")
CC
Nucor-YamatoBlytheville, AR
*** Shapes(AR) A,B 50mm (2") CC
AH32/36 50mm (2") CC
Shapes(CR) A,B 72mm(2.845")
CC
AH32/36 72mm(2.845")
CC
Pennsylvania SteelTechnologiesSteelton,PA
*** Blooms A,B,D ... CC
AH,DH ... CC
Republic EngineeredProducts Inc., Blasdell,NY
*** Round Bar (HR,Q&T)
AH36 50mm (2") CC
*** - ABS QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM
NOTES
Shapes also include Bars; (AR)-As Rolled; (N)-Normalized; (Q &T)-Quenched & Tempered
(CR)-Control Rolled; (TMCP)-Thermomechanical Control Processed; (AC) Accelerated Cooling
(XXXX)-Mill Designation for Special Rolling Process
All-Ordinary and Higher Strength, excluding H40 and FH
AH,DH,EH - H32 and H36, unless indicated otherwise
IC-Ingot Cast; CC-Continuous Cast
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GRADE
MAXIMUM
THICKNESS
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PRACTICE
U.S.A.
* (S) - Special Approval
Round Bar (HR,Q&T)
AH36(S)* 50mm (2")150mm (6")
CC
Republic EngineeredProducts Inc., Canton,OH
*** Round Bar (HR,Q&T)
AH36 50mm (2") CC
* (S) - Special Approval
AH36(S)* 50mm (2")150mm (6")
CC
RQ3S 95mm (3.75") CC
RQ4 123mm CC
Round Bar (HR,Q&T) (AR)
RQ3 80mm(3.125")
CC
Republic EngineeredProducts Inc., Lorain, OH
*** Round Bar (HR,Q&T)
AH36 50mm (2") CC
* (S) - Special Approval
AH36(S)* 50mm (2")150mm (6")
CC
Round Bar (HR,QT, AR)
RQ4 124mm CC
Round Bar(HR,AR, Q&T)
RQ3S 124mm CC
Severstal, SparrowsPoint, MD
*** Coil Plates(AR) A 12.7mm (0.5") CC
Slabs A, B, D, E 305mm (12") CC
AH32/36,DH32/36,EH32/36
305mm (12") CC
*** - ABS QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM
NOTES
Shapes also include Bars; (AR)-As Rolled; (N)-Normalized; (Q &T)-Quenched & Tempered
(CR)-Control Rolled; (TMCP)-Thermomechanical Control Processed; (AC) Accelerated Cooling
(XXXX)-Mill Designation for Special Rolling Process
All-Ordinary and Higher Strength, excluding H40 and FH
AH,DH,EH - H32 and H36, unless indicated otherwise
IC-Ingot Cast; CC-Continuous Cast
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NAME AND LOCATION
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COUNTRY
29/Dec/2009 APPROVED STEEL MILLS
WEBSITE
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(PROCESSING)
ABS
GRADE
MAXIMUM
THICKNESS
POURING
PRACTICE
U.S.A.
SSAB Alabama Inc., Axis,AL
***
*Al Treated
Plate fromCoil(AR)
A,B,D* 13mm CC
*Al Treated
Plates(AR) A* 75mm CC
*(Al+Ti) Treated
A, B* 50mm CC
*Al Treated
A, B* 38mm CC
*(Al+V) Treated
Plates(CR) A,B,D* 50mm CC
*(Al+V) Treated
AH,DH32/36* 38mm CC
*(Al+V) Treated
Plates(N) AH,DH,EH32/36* 50mm CC
*(Al+Nb) Treated
AH,DH,EH32/36* 57mm CC
*(Al+V) Treated
Plates(TMCP)* AH,DH,EH32/36 19mm CC
SSAB Iowa Inc.,Muscatine, Iowa
***
*Al Treated **Uncoiling Facility; SSAB Minnesota
Plate fromcoil(AR)**
A* 13mm (0.5") CC
*(Al+Ti) Treated
Plates(AR) A,B* 38mm (1.5") CC
*** - ABS QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM
NOTES
Shapes also include Bars; (AR)-As Rolled; (N)-Normalized; (Q &T)-Quenched & Tempered
(CR)-Control Rolled; (TMCP)-Thermomechanical Control Processed; (AC) Accelerated Cooling
(XXXX)-Mill Designation for Special Rolling Process
All-Ordinary and Higher Strength, excluding H40 and FH
AH,DH,EH - H32 and H36, unless indicated otherwise
IC-Ingot Cast; CC-Continuous Cast
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29/Dec/2009 APPROVED STEEL MILLS
WEBSITE
PRODUCT
(PROCESSING)
ABS
GRADE
MAXIMUM
THICKNESS
POURING
PRACTICE
U.S.A.
*(Al+Ti) Treated
Plates(AR) A,B,D* 35mm(1.375")
CC
*(Al+Ti) Treated
AH,DH32/36* 25mm (1") CC
*(Al+Ti) Treated
Plates(CR) A,B,D* 51mm (2") CC
*(Al+V) Treated
AH,DH32/36* 38mm (1.5") CC
*(Al+V+Nb) Treated
Plates(TMCP) AH,DH,EH32/36* 25mm (1") CC
SSAB North AmericanDiv., Minnesota (Ex -Ipsco)
**** Uncoiling Facility, **min thickness 4.8mm (3/16")
Coil Plate(AR)* A 13mm (0.5")** CC
SSAB TexasInc.,Houston, TX
***
* AcC - Accelerated Cooling
Coil Plates(AR &AcC*)
A, B, D 12.7mm (0.5") CC
Steel Dynamics-Engineered Bar ProductsDivision, Indiana
*** Round Bar RQ3 123 mm CC
RQ3S 123 mm CC
Steel Dynamics- RoanokeBar Division, VA
*** Shapes (RoundBar, Flat Bar,Angle, Channel)(AR)
A,B 38mm (1.5") CC
*** - ABS QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM
NOTES
Shapes also include Bars; (AR)-As Rolled; (N)-Normalized; (Q &T)-Quenched & Tempered
(CR)-Control Rolled; (TMCP)-Thermomechanical Control Processed; (AC) Accelerated Cooling
(XXXX)-Mill Designation for Special Rolling Process
All-Ordinary and Higher Strength, excluding H40 and FH
AH,DH,EH - H32 and H36, unless indicated otherwise
IC-Ingot Cast; CC-Continuous Cast
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COUNTRY
29/Dec/2009 APPROVED STEEL MILLS
WEBSITE
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(PROCESSING)
ABS
GRADE
MAXIMUM
THICKNESS
POURING
PRACTICE
U.S.A.
*V Treated
Shapes (RoundBar, Flat Bar,Angle, Channel)(AR)
AH32/36* 38mm (1.5") CC
Steel of West Virginia,WV
*** Billets A CC
AH36 CC
*V Treated
Section (I-Beam)(AR)
AH32/36* 10mm (0.4") CC
Shapes A 10mm (0.4") CC
U.S. Steel Corporation,Gary, IN
*** Coiled A 1/4"-1/2" IC & CC
AH,DH 3/8" CC
Plates All 2" IC & CC
Plates(CR) A,B,D 2" IC & CC
AH,DH 1-5/8" IC & CC
Plates(N) AH, DH, EH 6-1/2" IC
A,B,D,E 6-1/2" IC
A,B,D,E 4-1/2" CC
Plates(QT) AQ51, DQ51,EQ51
1-1/2" CC
V & M Star Youngstown,OH ( previously North StarSteel)
Billets A ... CC
V & M Star, Youngstown,OH ( previously North StarSteel)
Billets AH ... CC
*** - ABS QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM
NOTES
Shapes also include Bars; (AR)-As Rolled; (N)-Normalized; (Q &T)-Quenched & Tempered
(CR)-Control Rolled; (TMCP)-Thermomechanical Control Processed; (AC) Accelerated Cooling
(XXXX)-Mill Designation for Special Rolling Process
All-Ordinary and Higher Strength, excluding H40 and FH
AH,DH,EH - H32 and H36, unless indicated otherwise
IC-Ingot Cast; CC-Continuous Cast
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COUNTRY
29/Dec/2009 APPROVED STEEL MILLS
WEBSITE
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(PROCESSING)
ABS
GRADE
MAXIMUM
THICKNESS
POURING
PRACTICE
UKRAINE
Alchevsk Iron & SteelWorks, Alchevsk
Plates (AR) A,B,D 40mm CC
Plates (N) A,B,D,E 40mm CC
Plates(AR) A 20mm IC
A,B 14mm IC
AH,DH32/36 14mm CC
Plates(N) A 51mm IC
A,B,D 45mm IC
A,B,D,E 25mm IC
AH,DH,EH32/36 40mm CC
AH,DH,EH32/36 50mm IC
Azovstal Iron & SteelWorks, Mariupol
Plates(AR) A,B 51mm IC & CC
Plates(N) AH, DH,EH32/36Z
51mm CC
All 40mm IC & CC
Donetsk Steel Mill, Donetsk Plates(AR) A, B 20mm CC
Enakievo Iron & SteelWorks
Bars(AR) A, B 11mm IC
AH, DH32 11mm IC
Ilyich Iron & Steel Works,Mariupol
Plates(AR) A,B 50mm CC
Plates(CR) A,B,D(Z35) 50mm CC
Plates(N) A,B,D(Z35) 80mm CC
Plates(TMCP) A,B,D,E(Z35) 50mm CC
AH,DH,EH32/36(Z35)50mm CC
*** - ABS QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM
NOTES
Shapes also include Bars; (AR)-As Rolled; (N)-Normalized; (Q &T)-Quenched & Tempered
(CR)-Control Rolled; (TMCP)-Thermomechanical Control Processed; (AC) Accelerated Cooling
(XXXX)-Mill Designation for Special Rolling Process
All-Ordinary and Higher Strength, excluding H40 and FH
AH,DH,EH - H32 and H36, unless indicated otherwise
IC-Ingot Cast; CC-Continuous Cast
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NAME AND LOCATION
AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING
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29/Dec/2009 APPROVED STEEL MILLS
WEBSITE
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GRADE
MAXIMUM
THICKNESS
POURING
PRACTICE
UKRAINE
Kramatorsk Iron & SteelWorks * Bulb Flats
Shapes(AR)* A, B, D 15mm CC
* Bulb Flats
AH/DH32 15mm CC
UNITED KINGDOM
Caparo Merchant BarPLC
***
* Supplier - Corus & Rautarukki
Shapes(AR)(Angles)*
A 3-6mm CC
* Supplier - Corus & Rautarukki
A 5-10mm CC
* Supplier - Corus & Rautarukki
AH32/36 3-6mm CC
* Supplier - Corus & Rautarukki
AH32/36 5-10mm CC
* Supplier - Corus & Rautarukki
Shapes(AR)(Flats)*
A 3-10mm CC
* Supplier - Corus & Rautarukki
A 5-50mm CC
*** - ABS QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM
NOTES
Shapes also include Bars; (AR)-As Rolled; (N)-Normalized; (Q &T)-Quenched & Tempered
(CR)-Control Rolled; (TMCP)-Thermomechanical Control Processed; (AC) Accelerated Cooling
(XXXX)-Mill Designation for Special Rolling Process
All-Ordinary and Higher Strength, excluding H40 and FH
AH,DH,EH - H32 and H36, unless indicated otherwise
IC-Ingot Cast; CC-Continuous Cast
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29/Dec/2009 APPROVED STEEL MILLS
WEBSITE
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(PROCESSING)
ABS
GRADE
MAXIMUM
THICKNESS
POURING
PRACTICE
UNITED KINGDOM
* Supplier - Corus & Rautarukki
Shapes(AR)(Flats)*
AH32/36 3-10mm CC
* Supplier - Corus & Rautarukki
AH32/36 5-50mm CC
* Supplier - Corus & Rautarukki
Shapes(AR)(Rounds)*
A 16-25mm CC
* Supplier - Corus & Rautarukki
A 24-40mm CC
* Supplier - Corus & Rautarukki
AH32/36 16-25mm CC
* Supplier - Corus & Rautarukki
AH32/36 24-40mm CC
* Supplier - Corus & Rautarukki
Shapes(AR)(Serrated Flats)*
A 5-8mm CC
* Supplier - Corus & Rautarukki
AH32/36 5-8mm CC
* Supplier - Corus & Rautarukki
Shapes(AR)(Squares)*
A 10-30mm CC
*** - ABS QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM
NOTES
Shapes also include Bars; (AR)-As Rolled; (N)-Normalized; (Q &T)-Quenched & Tempered
(CR)-Control Rolled; (TMCP)-Thermomechanical Control Processed; (AC) Accelerated Cooling
(XXXX)-Mill Designation for Special Rolling Process
All-Ordinary and Higher Strength, excluding H40 and FH
AH,DH,EH - H32 and H36, unless indicated otherwise
IC-Ingot Cast; CC-Continuous Cast
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AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING
COUNTRY
29/Dec/2009 APPROVED STEEL MILLS
WEBSITE
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(PROCESSING)
ABS
GRADE
MAXIMUM
THICKNESS
POURING
PRACTICE
UNITED KINGDOM
* Supplier - Corus & Rautarukki
Shapes(AR)(Squares)*
AH32/36 10-30mm CC
Corus Construction &Industrial - Dalzell, UK
*** Plates A,B,D (N) 100mm CC
D 57mm CC
Plates (AR/N) A,B,D,E 51mm CC
AH32,DH32,AH36,DH3651mm CC
Plates (N) EH32/36 51mm CC
Plates (Q & T) AQ, DQ,EQ43Z35
51mm CC
AQ, DQ, EQ47 51mm CC
AQ, DQ,EQ70Z35
60mm CC
Plates TM (SiKilled Al, Ni)
EH36 50mm IC
Corus Construction &Industrial - Scunthorpe,UK
*** Plates (AR/N) DH32/DH36 51mm CC
EH32/EH36 51mm CC
Plates (CR) AH32/AH36 51mm CC
EH32/EH36 25mm CC
Plates (CR/N) AH32Z/AH36Z 51mm CC
EH32Z/EH36Z 25mm CC
Plates (N) A, B, D 60mm CC
AH32, DH32,EH32
60mm CC
AH32Z/AH36Z 51mm CC
*** - ABS QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM
NOTES
Shapes also include Bars; (AR)-As Rolled; (N)-Normalized; (Q &T)-Quenched & Tempered
(CR)-Control Rolled; (TMCP)-Thermomechanical Control Processed; (AC) Accelerated Cooling
(XXXX)-Mill Designation for Special Rolling Process
All-Ordinary and Higher Strength, excluding H40 and FH
AH,DH,EH - H32 and H36, unless indicated otherwise
IC-Ingot Cast; CC-Continuous Cast
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29/Dec/2009 APPROVED STEEL MILLS
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(PROCESSING)
ABS
GRADE
MAXIMUM
THICKNESS
POURING
PRACTICE
UNITED KINGDOM
Plates (N) DH32Z/DH36Z 51mm CC
EH32Z/EH36Z 51mm CC
Plates (TM) AH32Z/AH36Z 30mm CC
DH32Z/DH36Z 30mm CC
EH32Z/EH36Z 40mm CC
Plates TM (SiKilled Al)
AH32/AH36 50mm CC
DH32/DH36 50mm CC
EH32/EH36 50mm CC
Shapes A,B,AH 25mm CC
AH32/AH36 25mm CC
Shapes (AR) A,B 25mm CC
Corus Special Sections -Skinningrove, UK Semi-finished from Lackenby and Dalzell
Shapes All 20mm IC & CC
*** - ABS QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM
NOTES
Shapes also include Bars; (AR)-As Rolled; (N)-Normalized; (Q &T)-Quenched & Tempered
(CR)-Control Rolled; (TMCP)-Thermomechanical Control Processed; (AC) Accelerated Cooling
(XXXX)-Mill Designation for Special Rolling Process
All-Ordinary and Higher Strength, excluding H40 and FH
AH,DH,EH - H32 and H36, unless indicated otherwise
IC-Ingot Cast; CC-Continuous Cast
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