On line source for steel

[crazyal]

Does anyone know a company that sells steel on-line? I'm looking for a couple of pieces of T1 plate 2"x 48". Nobody local sells it and they usually only order stock sheets.

 

[k0ua]

Does anyone know a company that sells steel on-line? I'm looking for a couple of pieces of T1 plate 2"x 48". Nobody local sells it and they usually only order stock sheets.

Lots of places, here is four:

Online Metal Store | Small Quantity Metal Orders | Metal Cutting, Sales & Shipping | Buy Steel, Aluminum, Copper, Brass, Stainless | Metal Product Guides at OnlineMetals.com

ASTM A1008 Cold Rolled Sheet | Buy Online | Cut to Size | No Minimum Order

Metals Depot? - Buy Small Quantity Metal Online! Steel, Aluminum, Stainless, Brass

METAL SUPERMARKETS - Buy Metal Online - Small Quantity Orders for Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Hot Rolled Steel, Cold Rolled Steel for Delivery or Local Pickup


James K0UA

 

[Sublifer]

T1 is a specialty grade that I'm not sure I've seen at the online stores. One thing to be aware of is tat you will pay out the nose for shipping because it is all freight and of course extremely heavy. You will need you own way to get the metal off of the flatbed truck too.

 

[LD1]

You didnt say how thick, so I just guessed

4' x 2" x 1/2" thick is $49+S&H each peice

ASTM A514 T1 Steel Plate | Buy Online | Cut to Size | No Minimum Order

 

[flusher]

Does anyone know a company that sells steel on-line? I'm looking for a couple of pieces of T1 plate 2"x 48". Nobody local sells it and they usually only order stock sheets.

Try this vendor:

ASTM A514 T1 Steel Plate | Buy Online | Cut to Size | No Minimum Order

Good luck

 

[LD1]

Try this vendor:

ASTM A514 T1 Steel Plate | Buy Online | Cut to Size | No Minimum Order

Good luck

deja vu??

 

[crazyal]

I did look at Discount Steel but was hoping to find other stores to compare prices. The price of the steel isn't an issue but the cost of cutting it. Discount steel charges more to make one cut (since it's plasma). Weight shouldn't be an issue, it's only 28 lbs, well within UPS/ FedEx limits. Discount steel is not set up for small pieces of steel when it comes to shipping (or they have a handling charge per piece). 1 48" x 4" piece cost $25 to ship FedEx but 2 48" x 2" pieces cost over $40.

I haven't decided if 3/8" would be thick enough or for the extra cost just get 1/2". Or if I should save the extra $25 and cut a 4" piece in half myself plus saving the extra shipping costs (about $15). Or do I just go with something more common that I can get locally and just replace it when it wears out.

 

[lostcause]

Or do I just go with something more common that I can get locally and just replace it when it wears out.

what are you using it for? obviously since you are looking for ar plate then you have a reason for it. i've seen this used in the steel shot blasting facility where i used to work, but since you are talking about stripping it to 2" wide then i'm thinking you are using it as skids that something slides on?

i don't know your intended use, but i think based on scarce availability in the boonies (i spent some time in vermont - former vtc graduate) i'd go with plain hot rolled a36 and attach it in a manner that could be easily replaced if you find that it is wearing prematurely. heck, 8' of 2x1/2 flat should only cost $20-$30 total over the counter.

 

[k0ua]

Al is this part of a "swinging target array" or something ?

James K0UA

 

[crazyal]

It's skids for a bottom of a homemade drag. I'm guessing the original ones are just generic steel that was bought over the counter. It's not mine so I can't say for sure but I think it's between 5 to 7 years worth of use on the skids. I would like to do a fix and forget for forever.

 

[LD1]

It's skids for a bottom of a homemade drag. I'm guessing the original ones are just generic steel that was bought over the counter. It's not mine so I can't say for sure but I think it's between 5 to 7 years worth of use on the skids. I would like to do a fix and forget for forever.

The T1 will probabally only double the life of the skid IF the same size is used.

IMO, since it is a wear and not strength/weight ratio issue, why not just use a peice of mild steel that is 2x's thicker for half the cost and can be picked up locally. :thumbsup:

 

[firedog]

I've had good luck ordering from Speedymetals. They have various grades of steel, aluminum, brass, etc.
Speedy Metals Online Industrial Metal Supply

 

[Sublifer]

I agree, use hr steel. If you really want more wear resistance then hard face it.

 

[Hooked_on_HP]

I think you want AR (abrasion resistant) instead of T1. I am no expert but from what I know T1 is what truck frame rails are made from. It is extremely strong and has a very high tensile strength. AR is what we us to line the aggregate bins in the redi mix plants. The wear characteristics are excellent.
Bill

 

[LD1]

I think you want AR (abrasion resistant) instead of T1. I am no expert but from what I know T1 is what truck frame rails are made from. It is extremely strong and has a very high tensile strength. AR is what we us to line the aggregate bins in the redi mix plants. The wear characteristics are excellent.
Bill

T1 is also known as A514. It is a VERY abrasion resistant steel. It would be excellent for what he wants. But simply using a thicker peice of "easier-to-get" steel may be just as good and a whole lot simpler.

Here is another website that I found that sells it ASTM A514 Steel Plate, wear plates, screen plates, mining & mineral plate.