Steel Sheets
Hot rolled and cold rolled steel sheets and plates in ASTM A36, A500, Q235 and Q345 grades.
Steel Sheets and Plates Manufacturer and Supplier for Heavy Construction in the GCC
Steel sheets and plates are the fundamental flat products of the steel industry, used in everything from structural fabrication to shipbuilding. Tianjin Sino East Steel Group supplies hot rolled steel plates and sheets in ASTM A36, ASTM A500 and Q235/Q345 grades, serving fabricators, engineering companies and contractors across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Kuwait with factory-direct pricing and full certification.
What Are Steel Sheets and Plates?
Steel plate is flat-rolled carbon steel with a thickness greater than 3 mm, while steel sheet is flat product below 3 mm. Hot rolled plate is produced by rolling heated slabs, which makes it the most economical flat product for structural applications. Plates are supplied in thicknesses up to 100 mm and widths up to 2500 mm, in standard sizes such as 2m x 6m or custom-cut dimensions.
Structural steel plate is widely used for building frames, bridges, storage tanks, pressure vessels, shipbuilding and heavy machinery. The most common grades are ASTM A36 (general structural) and higher-strength grades such as Q345B, S355 and ASTM A572 for applications requiring greater load capacity.
Standards and Specifications
Our steel sheets and plates comply with ASTM A36, ASTM A500, EN 10025 (S235, S275, S355) and GB/T 1591 (Q235, Q345). Popular products in this category include:
- Hot Rolled Steel Plate - general structural plate in standard sizes
- Steel Sheet - hot rolled sheet for fabrication and forming
- ASTM A36 Grade B Hot Rolled Steel Plate - the most specified structural plate grade
- ASTM A500 Hot Rolled Carbon Steel Sheet - carbon steel sheet for structural applications
- High Strength Structural Steel Sheets and Coils Hot Rolled - high-strength sheets for heavy fabrication
- Structural Steel Plate - plate with guaranteed mechanical properties
- Structural Steel Plate and Sheet ASTM A36 / A500 Grade B - dual-certified plate and sheet
Available specifications:
- Thickness: 1.5 mm - 100 mm (sheet: 1.5-6 mm, plate: 6-100 mm)
- Width: 1000 mm - 2500 mm
- Length: 2000 mm - 12000 mm, or cut to size
- Grades: Q235B, Q345B, A36, A500 Grade B, S235, S275, S355
- Surface: black (as rolled), pickled, or sandblasted and primed
- Testing: tensile, bend, impact (optional), ultrasonic (optional)
Applications Across the GCC
- Structural fabrication: beams, columns, base plates and connection details
- Storage tanks: plates for water, oil and chemical storage tanks
- Shipbuilding and offshore: hull plates and deck structures
- Heavy machinery: frames, gears and wear plates for equipment
- Bridges: girder plates and deck plates for infrastructure
- Pressure vessels: boiler and pressure vessel quality plates on request
Why Buy Steel Plate from Sino East Steel?
Sino East Steel is a direct manufacturer and trader of steel flat products with 18+ years of export experience and 500,000 metric tons of annual capacity. Our plates are sourced from major Chinese steel mills with guaranteed chemical composition and mechanical properties, and each batch is verified with an EN 10204 3.1 Mill Test Certificate. The factory is ISO 9001 certified.
We offer cutting services (plasma, flame and shearing) to supply plates cut to your exact dimensions, reducing waste and site labour. For large infrastructure projects, we can coordinate third-party inspection by SGS, Bureau Veritas or TUV before shipment.
Shipping and Delivery
Steel plates are packed on steel skids with waterproof wrapping and shipped in containers or break-bulk vessels depending on size and quantity. We deliver to all major Gulf ports with a production lead time of 15 to 25 days plus 18 to 25 days of sea freight.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between steel sheet and steel plate?
Steel sheet is flat product up to 3 mm thick, while steel plate is above 3 mm. Both are produced by hot rolling; plate is more commonly used for structural and heavy fabrication applications.
Can you cut steel plates to custom sizes?
Yes. We offer flame, plasma and shearing cutting services, and can supply plates cut to your exact dimensions with tolerances suitable for fabrication.
What is the difference between A36 and Q345 steel plate?
A36 is the ASTM general structural grade with 36 ksi (250 MPa) minimum yield strength. Q345 (equivalent to S355) offers approximately 345 MPa yield strength, providing higher load capacity for the same section size.
Do you provide Mill Test Certificates with steel plate?
Yes. Every shipment includes an EN 10204 3.1 Mill Test Certificate with chemical composition and mechanical properties.
Can you arrange third-party inspection for project orders?
Yes. We can arrange inspection by SGS, Bureau Veritas or TUV before shipment, including dimensional checks and ultrasonic testing where required.
Request a Steel Plate Quotation
Send your required grade, thickness, size and quantity. Our team will reply with a factory-direct quotation within 24 hours.
Product Range and Available Sizes
Steel plates and sheets are available for structural and heavy fabrication:
- Hot rolled sheets from 1.5 mm and plates up to 100 mm thickness
- ASTM A36, Q235 and Q345 grades with full mechanical certification
- Standard 2 m x 6 m sizes with plasma, flame and shearing cutting services
- Sandblasted and primed surface options for project readiness
Quality Control and Testing
All products are manufactured and tested under our ISO 9001:2015 certified quality management system. Our in-house laboratory performs chemical analysis, tensile testing, bend testing and dimensional inspection on every production batch, and each shipment is accompanied by an EN 10204 3.1 Mill Test Certificate (MTC). For project-critical orders, we can arrange third-party inspection by SGS, Bureau Veritas, TUV or Intertek at the buyer's request, with inspection reports included in the shipping document set.
Traceability is maintained from the original heat number to the finished product, which is essential for project approvals, quality audits and long-term warranty claims in the Gulf region. We encourage new buyers to request samples and test reports before placing bulk orders.
How to Place an Order with Sino East Steel
- Send your inquiry: specify the product, grade, standard, size, quantity and destination port through the contact form or WhatsApp.
- Receive a quotation: our export team replies within 24 hours with current factory pricing and a confirmed delivery schedule.
- Confirm the order: standard terms are 30% T/T deposit with 70% balance before shipment, or an irrevocable L/C at sight. Production is scheduled after the deposit is received.
- Production and inspection: manufacturing takes 15 to 25 days depending on the product and quantity. Photos, videos and third-party inspection can be arranged during production.
- Shipment: we arrange sea freight to your nominated Gulf port and provide the complete document set - commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, MTC, certificate of origin and insurance certificate.
Minimum order quantities are typically 10 to 20 metric tons for standard sizes, with mixed-size container loading available for distributors. We are happy to discuss MOQ flexibility for new customers and trial orders, and we accept payments via T/T, L/C, Western Union and other agreed methods.
Why the Middle East Chooses Sino East Steel
Sino East Steel Group operates from a 65,000 m² production base in Daqiuzhuang Industrial Park, Jinghai, Tianjin - one of China's largest steel manufacturing clusters. With more than 18 years of export experience, 500,000 metric tons of annual capacity and regular customers in over 50 countries, we combine manufacturing scale with deep market knowledge of the GCC construction and energy sectors.
Our export team provides English-language technical support, and we maintain regular shipping schedules to all major Gulf ports including Jebel Ali, Khalifa Port, Dammam, Jubail, Jeddah, Hamad Port, Shuwaikh and Sohar. As a direct factory, we offer the most competitive pricing without intermediary margins, and our after-sales team responds to technical and documentation queries quickly.
Buyers are welcome to visit our factory in Tianjin or request a virtual factory tour. We regularly exhibit at Middle East industry events and welcome long-term cooperation with distributors, contractors and engineering companies.
Do you offer technical support after purchase?
Yes. Our engineers provide specification guidance, installation advice and document support for the lifetime of the order. We also welcome feedback that helps us improve product quality and service.
Packaging, Payment Terms and Delivery
Every order is packed in seaworthy export packaging designed for long sea voyages to the Gulf: products are wrapped with waterproof or VCI-treated film, protected with edge guards and fixed on pallets, skids or in wooden crates, with fumigation certificates provided where required. The packaging standard can be adjusted for your handling equipment - for example, open-top containers for pipe bundles or flat-rack containers for long profiles.
Standard payment terms are 30% T/T deposit with 70% balance paid against a copy of the bill of lading, or an irrevocable L/C at sight for larger project orders. We can also accept other agreed payment methods for established customers. Typical minimum order quantities range from 10 to 20 metric tons depending on the product, and mixed-size or mixed-product container loading is welcome for distributor orders.
Our export department issues complete English documentation with every shipment: commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, EN 10204 3.1 Mill Test Certificate, certificate of origin and insurance certificate. This documentation set is prepared to meet the customs and authority requirements of each GCC country, saving you time at the port of destination.
What Incoterms can you provide?
We quote FOB Tianjin, CFR and CIF to any Gulf port, and DDP door-to-door for container shipments. Our logistics team can recommend the most cost-effective shipping option for your quantity and destination.
Can we receive samples before placing a bulk order?
Yes. Small samples can be shipped by express courier (DHL, FedEx or UPS) for your evaluation, with the sample cost refunded against your first order.
Do you offer regular supply contracts for distributors?
Yes. We welcome annual supply agreements with fixed pricing and delivery schedules, and we prioritize production slots for contract customers during peak seasons.