Bosega Pipes and Tubes, based in Cape Town, South Africa, is a trusted manufacturer and supplier of premium-quality S550MC Sheets and Plates. Known for their superior strength, precision, and durability, these products meet global industrial standards. With advanced manufacturing facilities and a commitment to excellence, Bosega ensures consistent product performance and customer satisfaction. The company serves various sectors by offering tailored solutions designed to enhance productivity and reliability, making it a preferred choice for high-performance steel materials across construction, automotive, and engineering industries in South Africa and beyond.
S550MC Sheets and Plates are high-strength, low-alloy steels primarily composed of carbon, manganese, phosphorus, sulfur, and micro-alloying elements like niobium, titanium, and vanadium. These elements contribute to excellent weldability, formability, and toughness. Mechanically, S550MC exhibits a minimum yield strength of 550 MPa and excellent tensile strength, providing outstanding resistance to deformation under stress. The material also offers superior impact resistance, dimensional accuracy, and surface finish, making it suitable for demanding structural and forming applications in various industrial environments.
| Item | High Tensile Steel Plate – EN 10149-2 / WNR. 1.0986 |
|---|---|
| Standard | ASTM, ASME and API |
| Size | 0.5 mm – 200 mm |
| Thickness range | 2.4mm-16mm |
| Width range | 900mm-1850mm |
| Length | 2000mm to 12000mm |
| Process of Manufacturing | Hot-Rolled (HR) |
| Hardness | Soft, Hard, Half Hard, Quarter Hard, Spring Hard etc. |
| Grade | C max | Si max | Mn max | P max | S max | AL max | Nb max | V max | Ti max |
| S550MC | 0.12 | 0.50 | 1.8 | 0.025 | 0.015 | 0.015 | 0.09 | 0.2 | 0.15 |
| Grade | ReH-Minimun yield strength(Mpa) | Rm-Tensile strength(Mpa) | Nominal thickness(mm) | A-Minimum elongation Lo=5,65√So(%) | Nominal thickness(mm) | A-Minimum elongation Lo=Lo=80mm(%) |
| EN 10149-2 S550MC | 550 | 600-760 | From3 | 14 | to3 | 12 |
We provide products that come with both mill test certificates and third-party test certificates, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
S550MC plates and sheets are mostly applied in the automotive sector in the production of structural parts such as chassis, frames, and reinforcements owing to their superior strength-to-weight ratio. They are also utilized in construction for making high-strength steel frameworks, bridges, and bearing structures. In machines, the plates find application in manufacturing tough parts that demand outstanding toughness and wear resistance. Furthermore, they are used in the manufacturing of agricultural machinery, storage vessels, and heavy-duty transportation vehicle components with improved performance and lifespan.
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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