A588 Grade A is a weathering steel that complies with ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) A588. It has excellent weather resistance and corrosion resistance, and is often used in applications such as the manufacture of bridges, buildings and other heavy structures.
The excellent properties of A588 Grade A steel include:
Good weather resistance: A588 Grade A steel has excellent oxidation resistance and corrosion resistance, and can maintain its appearance quality for a long time under harsh weather conditions.
High strength: A588 Grade A steel has a minimum yield strength of 345 MPa and a minimum tensile strength of 485 MPa.
Good weldability: A588 Grade A steel can be welded by conventional welding methods and is not prone to hot cracks.
Good processability: A588 Grade A steel can be formed by various processing methods such as cold rolling and hot rolling, and is suitable for structural parts of various complex shapes.
