For builders and architects in Addis Ababa looking for materials that combine strength with distinctive character, Desta Steel offers a reliable local source for Corten Steel S355JOW sheet and plate. As a trusted manufacturer and supplier right here in the city, we understand the unique demands of Ethiopian projects, providing materials that stand up to the local climate while developing a beautiful, protective patina over time, eliminating the need for painting and reducing long-term maintenance. This makes it an intelligent, aesthetically pleasing choice for a wide range of applications.
The composition of Corten Steel S355JOW is specially formulated with alloying elements like copper, chromium, and nickel, which work together to create its renowned weather-resistant properties. Mechanically, this steel offers a minimum yield strength of 355 MPa, providing excellent structural integrity and toughness. It’s designed to form a stable, self-healing rust layer when exposed to the elements, which acts as a barrier against further corrosion, ensuring long-term durability in challenging outdoor environments without sacrificing its load-bearing capabilities.
Grade : S355JOW Corten Steel Plates
Standard : ASTM A588, A242 / ASME SA588, SA242
Width : 750mm to 1500mm,
Length : 2500mm to 12000mm
Thickness : 3MM to 50mm
Type : Corten Steel / High-Strength Low-alloy Structural Steel
Process : Hot-Rolled (HR)
|
Grade |
C |
Si |
Mn |
P |
S |
N |
Addition of nitrogen binding elements |
Cr |
Cu |
|
S355J0W |
0.16 |
0.50 |
0.50/1.50 |
0.035 |
0.035 |
0.009 |
– |
0.40/0.80 |
0.25/0.55 |
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Grade |
Min. Yield Strength Reh MPa |
Tensile Strength Rm MPa |
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Nominal Thickness (mm) |
Nominal Thickness (mm) |
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≤16 |
>16 ≤40 |
>40 ≤63 |
>63 ≤80 |
>80 ≤100 |
>100 ≤150 |
>3 |
>3 ≤100 |
>100 ≤150 |
|
|
S355J0W |
355 |
345 |
335 |
325 |
315 |
295 |
510/680 |
470/630 |
450/600 |
Grade | Material # | EN 10155 | SEW 087 | NFA 35-502 | UNI | BS 4360 | ASTM | JISG3114 |
S355JOW | 1.8959 | S355J0W | – | E 36 WB 3 | Fe 510 C2K1 | WR 50 B | A588 – A242 Gr. 1 | SMA 50 AW |
We provide products that come with both mill test certificates and third-party test certificates, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
The unique appeal of this steel lies in its uses, which beautifully blend function with form. Beyond its structural strength in bridges and building frameworks, it’s a favorite for architectural facades, decorative sculptures, and landscape elements like retaining walls. In Ethiopia, its application can be seen creating modern, rustic-industrial aesthetic statements for building exteriors. It is also ideal for outdoor containers and industrial chimneys where its resistance to atmospheric corrosion proves invaluable, offering a material that is not only incredibly durable but also adds a layer of timeless, evolving beauty to any project.
Desta 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 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
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