Deck Plates - Deck Machinery and Hull Equipment
Marine deck plates are class-approved steel plates used to form weather decks, strength decks and machinery-support areas on ships. Grades are selected according to structural strength, toughness, thickness and operating temperature requirements.
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Product Information
| Product Name | Deck Plates |
|---|---|
| Product Category | Deck Machinery and Hull Equipment |
| Product Reference | 434 |
| Brands / Manufacturers | Dillinger, SSAB, Nippon Steel |
| Unit of Measure | Square meter or metric ton |
Key Features
| Key Feature |
|---|
| 1. High weldability for shipyard fabrication |
| 2. Available in normal-strength and high-strength hull grades |
| 3. Controlled strength and impact toughness |
| 4. Supplied with mill test and traceability certificates |
| 5. Suitable for forming, cutting and welded deck construction |
Applications of Deck Plates
| Application |
|---|
| 1. Strength and weather deck construction |
| 2. Deck machinery foundations and reinforcement |
| 3. Deck repairs and replacement plating |
Models & Manufacturers
| Model | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| ASTM A131 Grade A | Various class-approved steel mills |
| AH36 | Various class-approved steel mills |
| DH36 | Various class-approved steel mills |
| EH36 | Various class-approved steel mills |
Technical Specifications
| Model | Specification | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASTM A131 Grade A | Minimum yield strength | 235 | MPa |
| AH36 | Minimum yield strength | 355 | MPa |
| AH36 | Charpy impact test temperature | 0 | °C |
| DH36 | Charpy impact test temperature | -20 | °C |
| EH36 | Charpy impact test temperature | -40 | °C |
Standards, Certifications & Class Approval
Review the available standards and approval information relevant to the product. Actual certification, material traceability, inspection and classification requirements depend on the product type, intended application and purchasing specification.
| Applicable Standards & Certification | Common requirements include ASTM A131/A131M and IACS UR W11 for normal- and higher-strength hull structural steels. Dimensional tolerances may follow EN 10029 or equivalent mill and class requirements. Material certificates are normally supplied to EN 10204 Type 3.2 when class certification is required. |
|---|---|
| Class Approval | Marine deck plating may be certified by DNV, ABS, Lloyd's Register, Bureau Veritas, ClassNK, RINA, Korean Register or other IACS member societies. Approval depends on the steel mill, grade, thickness, heat treatment and vessel classification requirements. |
Installation, Maintenance & Safety Information
| Installation Notes | Confirm grade, thickness, rolling direction and certificate traceability against approved drawings. Use approved cutting, forming and welding procedures, maintain alignment and required weld preparation, and obtain class survey acceptance where applicable. |
|---|---|
| Maintenance Tips | Inspect regularly for corrosion, coating breakdown, cracks, deformation and wastage, especially around machinery foundations and drainage points. Restore protective coatings and renew plates when measured thickness falls below class-approved limits. |
| Safety Notes | Use certified lifting equipment and plate clamps when handling. Control hot-work hazards, provide ventilation, test enclosed spaces, remove combustible materials and follow approved welding, fire-watch and personal protective equipment procedures. |
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