Thabiso Steel stands out as a top manufacturer and supplier of HSC Armour Sheets and Plates, as well as 500T Grade Plates, right here in Cape Town, South Africa. We take pride in offering high-quality steel products that are specifically designed for extreme protection and high-strength applications. Our HSC Armour and 500T Grade Plates are crafted to provide outstanding hardness, toughness, and impact resistance, making them perfect for defense, military, and heavy industrial needs. At Thabiso Steel, we focus on precise manufacturing, strict quality control, and a fantastic surface finish, ensuring our plates deliver maximum durability, reliable performance, and a long service life, even in the toughest conditions.
Our HSC Armour Sheets and Plates, along with the 500T Grade Plates, are made from high-strength alloy steels, featuring carefully controlled amounts of carbon, manganese, chromium, nickel, and molybdenum. The HSC Armour Plates boast impressive ballistic resistance, with hardness levels between 477–550 HBW, while the 500T Grade Plates offer high wear resistance and a tensile strength of around 500 MPa. Both grades excel in toughness, impact resistance, and weldability, ensuring they maintain structural integrity and reliability, even when faced with severe mechanical stress or ballistic impacts.
| Thickness MM | Hardness (HBW) | Charpy-V1), 10×10 mm test specimen2) Min. | Yield Strength Rp0.2 (min MPa) | Tensile Strength Rm (MPa) | Elongation A5 (min %) | Elongation A50 (min %) |
| 3.0 – 80.0 | 480 – 540 | 32 J / -400C | 1250 | 1450 – 1750 | 8 | 8 |
| C *)(max %) | Si *)(max %) | Mn *)(max %) | P(max %) | S(max %) | Cr 1)(max %) | Ni 1)(max %) | Mo *)(max %) | B *)(max %) |
| 0.32 | 0.6 | 1.5 | 0.010 | 0.003 | 1.0 | 1.8 | 0.7 | 0.005 |
| Thickness (mm) | 3.0 – 12.9 | 13.0 – 20.0 | 20.1 – 40.0 | 40.0 – 59.9) | 60.0 – 80.0 |
| Tolerances (mm) | – 0.0 / + 0.6 | – 0.0 / + 0.8 | – 0.0 / + 1.0 | – 0.0 / + 1.4 | – 0.0 / + 1.6 |
We provide products that come with both mill test certificates and third-party test certificates, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
ThabisoSteel is a top manufacturer and supplier of high-quality HSC Armour Sheet Plate and 500T Grade products in Cape Town, South Africa. Specializing in steel solutions, we provide a wide range of products, including Carbon Steel, Alloy Steel, Mild Steel and Galvanized Steel. Our offerings include Pipes, Tubes, Flanges, Pipe Fittings, Forged Fittings, Sheets and Plates. Known for our reliable delivery and superior customer service, we are committed to offering top-tier steel materials that ensure durability and performance across a wide range of industrial applications. We strive to meet the highest standards, making us a trusted partner for all your steel needs.
These HSC Armour Sheets and Plates, along with the 500T Grade Plates, find their place in various defense and security applications, such as armored vehicles, personnel carriers, military shelters, and protective barriers. They’re also essential in industries that demand high-strength, wear-resistant components, like heavy machinery, mining, and material handling equipment. With their exceptional hardness, toughness, and durability, these plates are the go-to choice for applications that require maximum protection, long-lasting performance, and resilience against wear, impact, and extreme operating 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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