Thabiso Steel, located in Cape Town, South Africa, stands out as a top manufacturer and supplier of ASTM A242 Type 2 Corten Steel Sheet and Plates. These products are celebrated for their exceptional strength, durability, and impressive resistance to atmospheric corrosion. With state-of-the-art production facilities and a strong commitment to quality, Thabiso Steel delivers premium-grade Corten steel that meets international standards. These weather-resistant steel plates are perfect for architectural, industrial, and structural projects where long-lasting performance and visual appeal are crucial, ensuring that customers receive dependable and sustainable material solutions tailored to their diverse needs.
The ASTM A242 Type 2 Corten Steel Sheet and Plates are made up of a blend of elements, including carbon, manganese, phosphorus, sulfur, silicon, copper, chromium, and nickel. This unique combination boosts both corrosion resistance and mechanical strength. Typically, this steel showcases a tensile strength ranging from 485 to 620 MPa and a yield strength of about 345 MPa, along with excellent elongation and impact resistance. The presence of copper and chromium helps form a stable rust-like layer that protects against further atmospheric damage, ultimately extending the material’s service life.
| Grade of material | X46 / L320 (N, M, Q, R) |
| API 5L Gr X46 ERW and HFW | 1/2” NB – 24” NB |
| X46 LSAW / DSAW | 16’OD TO 54″ OD (8 MM TO 50 MM THK) |
| Standard | ISO 3183 L320/ API 5L X46 |
| API 5L X46 Seamless Pipe (OD) | 21.3 – 660mm ( Inch 1/2” – 26”) |
| PSL Level |
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| X46 Steel SAW | 16″ – 100″ NB |
| Surface Treatment | Pickling Galvanising Forging Capping Pre turning Powder Coating Degreasing Washing Copper Plating Cementing Chromium – Plating Brushing Nickle – Plating Roller Polishing Grinding Honing Shot Blasting Skiving PE Covering Roller Burnishing |
| Manufacturing process | Welded, Extrusion, Submerged Arc Welded (SAW), Seamless, Electro Fusion Seam Welded (EFSW), Longitudinally Submerged Arc Welded (LSAW), Cold Drawn Seamless (CDS), Hot Finish Seamless (HFS), Horizontal Submerged Arc Welded (HSAW), Electric Resistance Welded (ERW) |
| API 5L X46 PSL1 Pipe end | Squared Ends, Thread Cutting, Socket, Flanged Ends, Beveled End (BE), Cut Grooves, Square Cut, Grooved, Screwed, Vibrator Grinding, Coupling, Plain end (PE), Threaded Ends (Male & Female), Deburring, Chamfering, Buttweld, Pub Joints |
| Certificate | IBR, NACE, EN-10204:3.1, EN-10204:3.2, SSC, Sour-Service, HIC, |
| X46 Carbon Steel Pipe Length | DRL, SRL, 20FT, 40FT, Single Random Length (SRL), Double Random Length (DRL), and Fixed Length 5.8 Meter, 12.0 Meters (40FT), 6.0 Meters (20FT), 11.8 Meters, |
| C | Mn | P | V | Nb | Ti | |
| maxb | maxb | max. | max. | max. | max. | max. |
| 0.28 | 1.20 | 0.030 | 0.030 | c,d | c,d | d |
| Y.S | T.S | ELONGATION |
| Mpa(psi) | Mpa(psi) | |
| min | min | min |
| 245(35 500) | 415(60 200) | 28% |
We provide products that come with both mill test certificates and third-party test certificates, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
| NB | DN | OD (inches) | API 5L X46 Pipe Schedule | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCH 5 | SCH 10 | SCH 20 | SCH 30 | SCH 40 | SCH 60 | SCH 80 | SCH 100 | SCH 120 | SCH 160 | ||||
| 3/4″ | 20 | 1.05 | 0.065 | 0.11 | x | 0.095 | 0.113 | x | x | 0.17 | x | 0.219 | |
| 1″ | 25 | 1.315 | 0.065 | 0.11 | x | 0.114 | 0.133 | x | x | 0.2 | x | 0.25 | |
| 1.1/2″ | 40 | 1.9 | 0.065 | 0.11 | x | 0.125 | 0.145 | x | x | 0.225 | x | 0.281 | |
| 2″ | 50 | 2.375 | 0.065 | 0.12 | x | x | 0.154 | x | x | 0.25 | x | 0.344 | |
| 2.1/2″ | 65 | 2.875 | 0.083 | 0.12 | x | x | 0.203 | x | x | 0.3 | x | 0.375 | |
| 3″ | 80 | 3.5 | 0.083 | 0.12 | x | x | 0.216 | x | x | 0.35 | x | 0.438 | |
| 4″ | 100 | 4.5 | 0.083 | 0.12 | x | x | 0.237 | x | x | 0.437 | x | 0.531 | |
| 5″ | 125 | 5.563 | 0.109 | 0.12 | x | x | 0.258 | x | x | 0.5 | x | 0.625 | |
| 6″ | 150 | 6.625 | 0.109 | 0.13 | x | x | 0.28 | x | x | 0.562 | x | 0.719 | |
| 8″ | 200 | 8.625 | 0.109 | 0.15 | 0.25 | 0.277 | 0.322 | 0.406 | 0.593 | 0.718 | 0.812 | 0.906 | |
| 10″ | 250 | 10.75 | 0.134 | 0.17 | 0.25 | 0.307 | 0.365 | 0.5 | 0.718 | 0.843 | 1.0 | 1.125 | |
| 12″ | 300 | 12.75 | 0.165 | 0.18 | 0.25 | 0.33 | 0.406 | 0.5 | 0.843 | 1.0 | 1.125 | 1.312 | |
ThabisoSteel is a leading supplier of high-quality Carbon Steel API X46 5L PSL 1 Pipes products in Cape Town, South Africa. We focus on steel solutions and offer a variety of products. This includes Carbon Steel, Alloy Steel, Mild Steel, and Galvanized Steel. Our products are Pipes, Tubes, Flanges, Pipe Fittings, Forged Fittings, Sheets, and Plates. We are known for our good delivery and excellent customer care. We aim to provide strong and durable steel materials for many industrial uses. We work hard to meet high standards, making us a trusted partner for your steel needs.
These ASTM A242 Type 2 Corten Steel Sheet and Plates are commonly used in outdoor structural applications where strength and corrosion resistance are paramount. You’ll find them in bridges, building facades, rail cars, transmission towers, and even outdoor sculptures. Their distinctive weathered look makes them a favorite in architectural and landscape projects, combining durability with aesthetic charm. Additionally, these plates are utilized in industrial equipment, marine structures, and transport vehicles, ensuring long-term performance with minimal maintenance, even in tough weather conditions.
ThabisoSteel 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 Cape Town, South Africa.
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