Carbon Steel Plates

Carbon Steel Plate (often referred to as plain-carbon steel) is the primary alloy used in heavy industry and precision tool manufacturing. Unlike standard mild steel, carbon steel is engineered with a specific balance of iron and carbon, where the carbon content determines the metal's ultimate hardness and tensile strength.

At Oh Tung Sang (OTS) Hardware, we provide high-grade carbon steel solutions that offer the durability and resilience required for high-stress industrial applications.

The Strength Advantage: Why Carbon Steel?

While other elements may be present in trace amounts, the high carbon concentration gives this alloy several superior mechanical properties:

• Enhanced Tensile Strength: Carbon steel can withstand significantly higher pulling forces without breaking, making it essential for high-strength wires and structural cables.

• Superior Hardness: The higher the carbon content, the harder the steel becomes after heat treatment. This makes it the ideal material for tools that must maintain a sharp edge.

• Wear Resistance: Its dense molecular structure allows it to resist abrasion and surface deformation under heavy loads.

Key Industrial Applications

Our carbon steel inventory is specifically sourced for sectors requiring "tough-as-nails" performance:

• Precision Cutting Tools: Used extensively for manufacturing blades, drill bits, and industrial knives.

• Die & Punch Manufacturing: The high hardness ensures that dies and punches maintain their shape even after thousands of high-pressure cycles.

• Springs & High-Strength Wire: Carbon steel's elasticity and tensile strength are critical for heavy-duty suspension springs and tension wires.

• Heavy Machinery Components: Ideal for gears, shafts, and axles that endure constant friction and torque.

Precision Carbon Steel Processing at OTS Hardware

Working with high-carbon alloys requires specialized expertise because the material is significantly harder than mild steel. From our 80,000 sq. ft. facility in Kepong and Subang, we offer:

• High-Definition Plasma & Laser Cutting: Our CNC machines are calibrated to handle the increased density of carbon steel, ensuring clean edges and precise tolerances.

• Custom Profiling: Whether you need specific shapes for dies or industrial blades, our programming team can translate your blueprints into high-precision parts.

• Cut-to-Length Services: Precise bandsaw cutting for high-strength round bars and shafts.

Product	Carbon Steels
Thickness	10mm up to 100mm
Size	5ft x 10ft 8ft x 20ft
Minimum Order	NIL

*This item available for Cut to Size (Plasma Cutting or CNC Oxy Cutting)