During shipbuilding, ship plate steel plays an irreplaceable key role and is the solid "skeleton" of the ship.
Ship plate steel has high strength and can withstand the huge stress caused by the impact of waves and the heavy pressure of cargo during the voyage of the ship. The construction of a 10,000-ton giant ship is inseparable from ship plate steel, which ensures that the ship maintains structural integrity in strong winds and waves and reduces safety risks.
Corrosion resistance is also an outstanding advantage of ship plate steel. Seawater contains a lot of salt and is highly corrosive. Ordinary steel will soon be corroded in seawater. Special alloy elements are added to ship plate steel to form a dense protective film to resist the erosion of seawater, extend the service life of the ship, and reduce maintenance costs.
In addition, ship plate steel has good machinability. Through cutting, bending, welding and other processes, complex hull structures can be made to meet the design requirements of different ship types. Whether it is a yacht with a unique shape or a cargo ship with a complex structure, ship plate steel can easily cope with it.
Low-temperature toughness is also worth mentioning. In cold waters, ordinary steel will become brittle and easy to break. Ship plate steel can still maintain good toughness in low temperature environment, ensuring the safe navigation of ships. Because of these excellent properties, ship plate steel has become the preferred material in the shipbuilding field, safeguarding the development of the shipping industry.