Swedish specialty steel producer
SSAB has announced its new dimensions and a maximum
plate weight for its heavy thick plates.
According to the statement, the producer's heavy thick plates are now available up to a maximum weight of 18 mt, compared the previous 11 mt. All steel grades, including high-strength structural, wear-resistant and standard milder steels, manufactured by
SSAB are available in larger formats, while steel service centers will be able to achieve 6-7 percent greater yields in their processing by utilizing the company's new heavy thick plates, said
SSAB.