What is A514 Steel?
A514 is a conventional quenched and tempered alloy steel plate designed for structural applications. A514 steel is available in a variety of chemistries: B, E, F, H, Q, and S. While all of these grades have slightly different chemical properties, the mechanical properties remain the same for all.
Advantages
- Use when the actual steel needs to be strong
- Structural steel with adequate abrasion resistance
- Good for underground mining applications
- Easily machinable compared to AR steel
A514 Steel Specifications
All A514 steel plate supplied meets ASTM A6 standards
| Typical Mechanical Properties | Up to 3/4" | Over 3/4" - 2 1/2" inclusive | Over 2 1/2" - 6" inclusive |
| Yield Strength, min | 100 ksi | 100 ksi | 90 ksi |
| Tensile Strength, min | 110-130 ksi | 110 - 130 ksi | 110 - 130 ksi |
| Elongation, min | 18 | 18 | 16 |
| Reduction in area | 40 | 40 | 50 |
| Brinell Hardness | 235 – 293 | 235 – 293 | 235 – 293 |
Availability
| Thickness | Up to 6" |
| Width | Up to 120" |
| Length | Up to 480" |
Hardness
235 – 293 BHN
Forming
A514 steel plates are made for improved formability with low levels of carbon and sulphur for inclusion shape control.
Welding
A514 has excellent weldability and can be welded with simple procedures. Ideal welding wires include our Tensaweld Workmate for general purposes and Tensaweld Nickel-90 for increased tensile strength in the weld joint.
Cutting
A514 can be cut with plasma, oxy-Acetylene, laser, and water jet, as well as with abrasive cut off saws.
Machining
Drilling, countersinking, counterboring, tapping, milling, and general machining can be done with conventional equipment and carbide tools.