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SM490A
Steel Plate

JIS G 3106:2024   |   Hot-Rolled Steel for Welded Structures

325 MPa MIN YIELD · ≤16 MM490–610 MPa TENSILEDIRECT FACTORY SUPPLY

8 MILLION MT ACTUAL ANNUAL STEEL PRODUCTION

Specify your SM490A plates. Get factory pricing.

Share your thickness, plate dimensions, total tonnage and receiving port. Get a quotation prepared around your welded-structure requirements and inspection scope.

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SM490A HOT-ROLLED STRUCTURAL STEEL PLATE
8 Million MTActual annual steel production
1 Million MTRegular company-wide inventory
500,000 m²Factory area
1,000+Employees
PRODUCT & ORDER DETAILS

SM490A Steel Plate Specifications

Match your purchase schedule to JIS G 3106, your drawing dimensions and your agreed plate inspection requirements.

Steel gradeSM490A
Material standardJIS G 3106:2024
Product formHot-rolled steel plate for welded structures
Plate tolerance referenceJIS G 3193:2025, where applicable to your order
Nominal thicknessSpecify your required thickness in millimetres
Width × lengthSupplied against your plate schedule and confirmed availability
Surface and edgesHot-rolled mill finish; edge preparation as agreed
Testing and documentsHeat analysis, mechanical test results, MTC and additional inspection as ordered
Purchase quantityMetric tonnes and/or number of plates
YOUR PROJECT APPLICATIONS

SM490A Steel Plate Applications

Specify SM490A for welded components where your engineering drawings call for the JIS G 3106 material grade, structural strength and defined acceptance testing.

WELDED STRUCTURAL MEMBERS & CONNECTIONS

Building & Structural Fabrication

Source plate for welded columns, girders, connection assemblies and structural bracing components.

BRIDGE COMPONENTS & INDUSTRIAL FRAMES

Bridge & Equipment Structures

Order plate to your approved project specification for bridge fabrication and heavy equipment frames.

01

Welded Girders

Structural plate for fabricated beams and welded support assemblies.

02

Bridge Steelwork

Plate components specified by bridge and infrastructure drawings.

03

Machinery Frames

Equipment skids, machine bases and welded industrial frames.

04

Platforms & Walkways

Fabricated members for industrial access and support structures.

05

Vehicle Structures

Specified welded plate parts for rolling stock and transport equipment.

06

Tank Support Structures

Frames, support rings and structural components for storage facilities.

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WHY BAOSTEEL METAL

A Manufacturing Partner for Your Steel Plate Orders

Plan your structural plate procurement with measurable production scale, company-wide inventory, order-specific inspection and export delivery coordination.

01 / MANUFACTURING

Capacity for volume purchasing

Our actual annual output reaches 8 million metric tons of steel across our product range. Coordinate recurring plate schedules with our team.

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02 / INVENTORY

Stock and production options

Our regular company-wide inventory reaches 1 million metric tons. Share your SM490A dimensions and volume to check current supply options.

Steel Inventory
03 / SPECIFICATIONS

Inspection aligned to your PO

Send your applicable standard, size tolerances, MTC requirements and additional test scope so the quotation reflects your order.

Quality Control
04 / EXPORT

Quote through shipment planning

Specify your tonnage, packing preferences, delivery terms and destination port. Receive coordinated commercial information for procurement review.

MECHANICAL PROPERTIES

SM490A Yield Strength by Plate Thickness

Use the thickness band in your steel plate schedule when reviewing the specified minimum yield strength.

Plate thickness (t)Minimum yield strengthTensile strength
t ≤ 16 mm325 MPa490–610 MPa
16 < t ≤ 40 mm315 MPa490–610 MPa
40 < t ≤ 100 mm295 MPa490–610 MPa
100 < t ≤ 160 mm285 MPa490–610 MPa
160 < t ≤ 200 mm275 MPa490–610 MPa

Confirm the acceptance scope

Include your nominal thickness, tensile testing, elongation and any project-specific impact or supplementary tests in your enquiry.

Elongation requirements depend on material thickness and the specified tensile-test specimen under JIS G 3106.
Welded StructuresThickness-Based StrengthMTC Review

Reference grade values from JIS G 3106:2024. Final acceptance follows the ordered standard edition, product form and corresponding material test results.

CHEMICAL REQUIREMENTS

SM490A Chemical Composition

Specify your plate thickness and check the applicable heat-analysis limits before finalizing your purchase requirements.

Elementt ≤ 50 mm50 < t ≤ 200 mm
Carbon (C)≤ 0.20%≤ 0.22%
Silicon (Si)≤ 0.55%≤ 0.55%
Manganese (Mn)≤ 1.65%≤ 1.65%
Phosphorus (P)≤ 0.035%≤ 0.035%
Sulfur (S)≤ 0.035%≤ 0.035%

Material Documentation

Include your required chemical analysis, heat traceability and test certificate format with your RFQ. Your inspection package can be reviewed alongside the grade and plate dimensions.

The heat analysis on the MTC identifies the supplied steel batch. Additional chemical or weldability conditions follow the purchase specification.
PLATE SURFACE & GEOMETRY

Hot-Rolled Surface, Edges & Plate Dimensions

Review plate finish and edge requirements for your fabrication process and handling arrangement.

HOT-ROLLED STEEL PLATE SURFACE

As-Rolled Plate Surface

Specify your required surface finish and any surface acceptance conditions.

PLATE EDGES & THICKNESS

Plate Edges and Size

Share your nominal thickness, width, length and edge preparation requirements.

PLATE WEIGHT ESTIMATE

SM490A Steel Plate Weight Calculator

Estimate your shipment quantity from nominal dimensions with a reference density of 7,850 kg/m³.

Enter your plate size

Estimated total weight8.478 MT847.8 kg per plate

Theoretical mass uses nominal plate dimensions; certified shipment weights follow the agreed delivery documents.

Plate Schedules for Your RFQ

  • Thickness and dimensionsList each plate size in millimetres.
  • Quantity per sizeState the number of plates or total tonnage.
  • Inspection requirementsAdd your standard edition, MTC and supplementary tests.
  • Shipping destinationInclude destination port and preferred delivery terms.
STRUCTURAL STEEL PLATE PRODUCTION
MANUFACTURING CAPABILITY

Steel Plate Production for Your Purchase Schedule

Work with BAOSTEEL METAL for planned structural steel purchases. Our company produces 8 million metric tons of steel annually across multiple product lines, with a factory area of 500,000 m² and a workforce of more than 1,000.

  • Share your target standard and dimensional schedule for production planning.
  • Confirm inspection scope and acceptance criteria during quotation review.
  • Coordinate quantity and shipment requirements through one sourcing team.

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INVENTORY & LEAD TIME

Source SM490A Plate for Bulk Orders

Send your material list to check SM490A plate availability and production arrangements. Our company maintains approximately 1 million metric tons of steel inventory across its product range.

  • Confirm individual thickness and plate dimensions.
  • Discuss partial shipments or project delivery schedules.
  • Specify your receiving port and packing instructions.

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STEEL PLATE INVENTORY & HANDLING
STEEL PLATE QUALITY INSPECTION
QUALITY CONTROL

SM490A Inspection & Material Certificates

Request test documentation that supports your purchase order acceptance. State your needs for heat identification, mechanical test results, dimensional checks and any third-party witness inspection.

MTC & traceability

Material grade, heat analysis and relevant test values tied to your ordered plates.

Inspection plan

Plate dimensions, surface checks and agreed supplementary testing scope.

Quality Control

OPTIONAL SUPPORT

Plate Cutting & Preparation

Add your processing drawings to the plate RFQ when your project calls for prepared steel parts. Specify thickness, cut profile, tolerances and required edge condition.

Laser CuttingSheet and plate profiling, with feasibility checked against thickness and drawing details.
Plasma & Flame CuttingProfile cutting for suitable plate thicknesses and part geometries.
Cut-to-Size & DrillingDimensions and hole layouts reviewed against your fabrication drawings.
EXPORT STEEL PLATE PACKING & SHIPMENT
EXPORT DELIVERY

Plan Your SM490A Plate Shipment

Include your shipping destination, cargo quantity and required packing method. Our team will coordinate plate bundling, handling and shipment arrangements to match the confirmed order.

  • Plate bundling and protection matched to shipment method.
  • Inspection and commercial documents defined in your order.
  • Container or suitable bulk cargo options reviewed by quantity and dimensions.
BUYER QUESTIONS

SM490A Plate Purchasing FAQ

The key details that help our sales team prepare your plate quotation.

What should I send for an SM490A steel plate price?

Send your thickness, width, length, total quantity, delivery destination, requested standard edition and inspection requirements.

How does the minimum yield strength change with thickness?

JIS G 3106 lists 325 MPa for thickness up to 16 mm, with lower minimum values in the thicker plate categories. Use your exact thickness band from the table above.

Which inspection documents can I request?

Specify your MTC, heat-traceability requirements, dimensional inspection and supplementary testing scope during enquiry review.

Can I include cut profiles with the steel plate order?

Attach your drawings and specify the cut dimensions, edge conditions and required tolerances for processing feasibility and pricing.

YOUR STEEL PLATE ENQUIRY

Request SM490A Steel Plate Pricing

Send your steel plate schedule, total tonnage and delivery requirements to BAOSTEEL METAL.

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