Welcome to Samuel Steels, your trusted partner for high-grade marine steel in Abuja, Nigeria. We specialize in supplying robust ABS EH36 shipbuilding steel sheets and plates, essential for projects where strength and durability are non-negotiable. Our commitment is to provide Nigerian industries with materials that meet rigorous international standards, ensuring your marine and heavy engineering structures are built to last. We understand the demanding nature of maritime environments and are dedicated to delivering quality that stands up to the challenge.
The composition of ABS EH36 steel is precisely engineered, featuring elements like carbon, manganese, and micro-alloys such as niobium and vanadium. This careful balance gives the material its exceptional mechanical properties, including a high yield strength of 355 MPa minimum and excellent toughness, even in sub-zero temperatures. It undergoes stringent controlled rolling and thermo-mechanical treatments to achieve these characteristics, ensuring consistent performance and superior weldability for complex fabrication work without compromising its structural integrity.
STANDARD:Â ASTM A131, ASME SA131
PLATES QUALITY: EH36(Dead Soft Quality)
THICKNESS: 3/16″ – 4″, 4-60mm
WIDTH: 48″ – 120″, 2000 / 2500 / 3000mm
LENGTH: 96″ – 480″, 6000 / 8000 / 10000 / 12000 mm
| Grade EH36 | C | Si | Mn | P | S | V | Al | Cr | Cu | Mo | Nb | Ni | Ti |
| 0.180 | 0.1-0.50 | 0.90-1.6 | 0.035 | 0.035 | 0.05-0.10 | 0.015 | 0.2 | 0.35 | 0.08 | 0.02-0.05 | 0.4 | 0.02 |
| Grade | Thickness(mm) | MinYield(Mpa) | Tensile(Mpa) | Elongation (%) | Charpy V Impact Test | |
| Grade ABS EH36 | t≤50 | Min 355 Mpa | 490-620 Mpa | 21% | 24J | 34J |
| 50＜t≤70 | Min 355 Mpa | 490-620 Mpa | 21% | 27J | 41J | |
| 70＜t≤100 | Min 355 Mpa | 490-620 Mpa | 21% | 34J | 50J | |
| Grade | DNV | GL | LR | BV | CCS | NK | KR | RINA |
| ABS EH36 | NV E36 | GL-E36 | LR/EH36 | BV/EH36 | CCS/E36 | K E36 | R E36 | RI/E36 |
We provide products that come with both mill test certificates and third-party test certificates, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
Samuel Steel is a leading Abuja, Nigeria-based manufacturer and supplier of ABS EH36 Shipbuilding Steel Sheets and Plates. The company has a good reputation for delivering quality and reliability to the marine and offshore sectors with precision-engineered steel products conforming to international standards. Samuel Steel upholds superior performance and durability while ensuring customer satisfaction in all sectors. Through its sophisticated manufacturing processes and extensive distribution network, the company remains a proven partner for shipbuilding and heavy industrial construction projects locally and worldwide.
| theoretical weight | Thickness (mm) | Thickness (mm) | theoretical weight | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kg/m2 | Kg/ft2 | Kg/m2 | Kg/ ft2 | ||
| 47.10 | 4.376 Kg/ft2 | 6 | 25 | 196.25 | 18.962 Kg/ ft2 |
| 54.95 | 5.105 Kg/ft2 | 7 | 26 | 204.10 | 20.420 Kg/ ft2 |
| 86.35 | 8.751 Kg/ft2 | 11 | 32 | 251.20 | 25.525 Kg/ ft2 |
| 172.70 | 16.044 Kg/ft2 | 22 | 50 | 392.50 | 36.464 Kg/ ft2 |
| 62.80 | 5.834 Kg/ft2 | 8 | 28 | 219.80 | 21.879 Kg/ ft2 |
| 157.00 | 14.586 Kg/ft2 | 20 | 48 mm | 376.80 | 35.006 Kg/ ft2 |
| 78.50 | 7.293 Kg/ft2 | 10 | 30 mm | 235.50 | 23.337 Kg/ ft2 |
| 94.20 | 10.21 Kg/ft2 | 12 | 34 mm | 266.90 | 26.254 Kg/ ft2 |
| 125.60 | 11.669 Kg/ft2 | 16 | 40 mm | 314.00 | 29.172 Kg/ ft2 |
| 141.30 | 13.127 Kg/ft2 | 18 | 45 mm | 353.25 | 32.818 Kg/ ft2 |
| 109.90 | 10.939 Kg/ft2 | 14 | 35 mm | 274.75 | 27.713 Kg/ ft2 |
| 188.40 | 18.232 Kg/ft2 | 24 | |||
| Max. width | Thickness |
|---|---|
| EH36 | From to up to |
| 1370 | 1.70 to 1.80 |
| 1280 | 1.60 to 1.70 |
| 1440 | 1.80 to 1.90 |
| 1520 | 1.90 to 2.00 |
| 1170 | 1.49 to 1.60 |
| 2070 | 12.70 to 20.00 |
| 1590 | 2.00 to 2.20 |
| 1730 | 2.20 to 2.40 |
| 1880 | 2.60 to 2.80 |
| 1960 | 2.80 to 3.12 |
| 1800 | 2.40 to 2.60 |
| 2070 | 3.12 to 12.70 |
The primary use for ABS EH36 steel is, of course, in the construction of large ocean-going vessels like cargo ships, tankers, and container ships, where it forms the critical hull and structural frames. Beyond shipbuilding, its high strength-to-weight ratio makes it invaluable for offshore oil rigs, port infrastructure, and heavy-duty mining equipment. Essentially, wherever structures face relentless stress from saltwater, heavy loads, and impact, this material provides the reliable backbone needed for safety and long-term service in the most challenging conditions.
Samuel Steel is a leading manufacturer, supplier and exporter of high-quality Carbon Steel, Alloy Steel, Mild Steel and Galvanized Steel products. Our extensive product range includes Pipes, Tubes, Flanges, Pipe Fittings, Forged Fittings, Sheets and Plates, catering to various industries in Abuja, Nigeria.
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