General Product Information

Strenx, Hardox, Armox and Toolox

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Content

• Tolerances and surface requirements for Plate s. 4

• Tolerances and surface requirements for Cut to length sheet s. 6

• Hardox and Strenx Guarantees s. 7

• Tolerances and surface requirements Tubes and sections s. 7

• Testing s. 8

• Distribution of inspection documents s.9

• Service and support s.10

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Tolerances and surface requirements for plate

SSAB was first in the world to introduce a comprehensive precision guarantee on the thickness
of heavy plate – AccuRollTech™. This high precision is made possible by the four-high rolling mill,
which is designed for very high precision products.

Unless otherwise specified in the material standard or otherwise agreed, plate is delivered with surface condition
in accordance with EN 10 163-2, Class A, Sub-class 1, with flatness tolerances that conforms to provision of
EN 10 029, Class N, with length and width tolerances to EN 10 029, and with thickness tolerances to
AccuRollTech™ that conforms to the provisions of EN 10 029.

Extracts from EN 10 029 adapted to the SSAB dimensional range, thickness and flatness tolerances in accor-
dance with AccuRollTech™.

Thickness tolerances

The thickness tolerances to AccuRollTech™ are closer than those specified in EN 10 029, except for thicknesses
≥ 80 mm, for which the tolerance range is the same. In AccuRollTech™ , SSAB guarantee on maximum thickness
variation within one plate. The tolerances are applicable to plate in asrolled or heat treated condition. Unless
otherwise agreed, tolerance class A for AccuRollTech™.

AccuRolltechTM
Nominal thickness Tolerance Class A Max thickness Tolerance class B, C or some other requirement within
(mm) (mm) variation within
one plate (mm) the AccuRolltech tolerance range for each thickness
Min Max
interval can be supplied.
- 4.9 - 0.3 + 0.4 0.5
5.0 - 7.9 - 0.3 + 0.5 0.6
8.0 - 14.9 - 0.4 + 0.6 0.7 Class B: Constant minimum tolerance of – 0.3 mm.
15.0 - 24.9 - 0.5 + 0.7 0.8 Class C: Constant minimum tolerance of 0 mm.
25.0 - 39.9 - 0.7 + 0.8 1.0
40.0 - 79.9 - 0.9 + 1.5 1.1 Subject to special agreement, plate with Extra - Close
80.0 - - 1.0 + 2.2 1.2

AccuRollTechTM Extra close

Nominal thickness Tolerance Class A Max thickness
(mm) (mm) variation within one Other tolerance classes within the Extra close tolerance
plate (mm) range for each thickness interval can be supplied. If
Min Max
- 8.0 - 0.2 + 0.3 0.4 tolerances to AccuRollTech™ Extra Close are specified,
8.1 - 16.0 - 0.2 + 0.4 0.5 only surface requirements in accordance with
16.1 - 20.0 - 0.3 + 0.5 0.7 EN 10 163-2 Class B, Subclass 3 are applied.
20.1 - 25.0 - 0.3 + 0.8 0.8

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Length and width tolerances Edge camber and out-of-squareness

For plate with thickness up to and including 20 mm, It must be possible to inscribe a rectangle with the
plasma cutting enables us to offer closer tolerances dimensions of the plate ordered within the plate
on length and width than those tabulated down supplied. Se down below.
below.

Nominal length Length tolerances (mm)

(mm)
Min Max
- 4000 0 + 20
4000 - 5999 0 + 30
6000 - 7999 0 + 40
8000 - 9999 0 + 50
10000 - 14999 0 + 75
15000 - 18000 0 + 100

Nominal thickness Width tolerances (mm)

(mm)
Min Max
- 39 0 + 20
40 - 149 0 + 25
150 0 + 30

Flatness measurement

In addition to hot levelling, our equipment also allows for cold levelling of the plate.

To determine the flatness deviation, the plate is measured automatically by laser. The measurment conforms
with manual procedure according to EN 10 029.

The plate is measured at least 25 mm from the long side of the plate and at least 200 mm from its short side.
The vertical height is rounded off to the nearest mm.

The maximum permissible vertical heights for each tolerance class, thickness and measurement length are
specified in the table below. Tolerance class S is applied only subject to special agreement.

Normal tolerance, Special tolerance,

Nominal thickness Class N class S
(mm)
Measurement length (mm)
1000 2000 1000 2000
3.0* - 4.9 9 14 ** **
5.0 - 7.9 8 12 4 8
8.0 - 14.9 7 11 3 6
15.0 - 24.9 7 10 3 6
25.0 - 39.9 6 9 3 6
40.0 - 155.0 5 8 3 6

* Restricted flatness tolerances apply to 3 - 4 mm

thick plate. Further information is available from SSAB.
** Subject to special agreement.

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Tolerances and surface requirements for Cut to length sheet

Unless otherwise specified in the material standard or otherwise agreed, plate is delivered with
surface condition in accordance with EN 10 163-2, Class A, Sub-class 1, with flatness tolerances
that conforms to provision of EN 10 051, with length and width tolerances to EN 10 051, and with
thickness tolerances that conforms to EN 10 051.

Thickness tolerances

The thickness tolerances offerd for cut-to-length sheet products are closer than those specified in EN 10 051,
The tolerances are applicable in asrolled with mill edge as standard. Unless otherwise agreed, tolerance class A.
The thickness shall be measured at any point situated at least 40 mm from the edges for products with mill edges
and at least 25 mm from the edges for products with trimmed/slit edges.

Nominal Width (mm)

Nominal Thickness
(mm)
≤ 1200 1200 ≤ 1500 1500 ≤ 1800

t ≤ 2.00 ± 0.24 ± 0.27 ± 0.29

2.00 < t ≤ 2.50 ± 0.25 ± 0.29 ± 0.32

2.50 < t ≤ 3.00 ± 0.28 ± 0.31 ± 0.34

3.00 < t ≤ 4.00 ± 0.31 ± 0.34 ± 0.36

4.00 < t ≤ 5.00 ± 0.34 ± 0.36 ± 0.39

5.00 < t ≤ 6.00 ± 0.36 ± 0.39 ± 0.41

6.00 < t ≤ 8.00 ± 0.41 ± 0.42 ± 0.43

8.00 < t ≤ 10.0 ± 0.45 ± 0.46 ± 048

10.00 < t ≤ 12.50 ± 0.49 ± 0.50 ± 0.52

12.50 < t ≤ 15.00 ± 0.52 ± 0.53 ± 0.56

15.00 < t ≤ 25.00 ± 0.56 ± 0.59 ± 0.63

Length and width tolerances

The length of the cut-to-length sheet is the length of the shorter of both longitudinal edges. The width shall be
measured at right angles to the longitudinal axis of the product.
Nominal length Tolerances (mm)
(mm)
Lower Upper
< 2000 0 + 10
2000 ≤ l < 8000 0 + 0.005 x l
l ≥ 8000 0 + 40

Nominal width Tolerances (mm)

(mm)
Mill edges Trimmed edges 1)
Lower Upper Lower Upper
w ≤ 1200 0 + 10 0 +3
1200 < w ≤ 1850 0 + 20 0 +5
w > 1850 0 + 25 0 +6
1)
Tolerances for trimmed edges apply to products with nominal thickness t ≤ 10 mm.

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Flatness measurement

In addition to hot levelling, our equipment also allows for cold levelling of the cut-to-length sheet.

To determine the flatness deviation, the sheet is measured automatically by laser. The measurment conforms
with manual procedure according to EN 10 051. Requirements concerning flatness shall be agreed at the time
of enquiry and order.

Nominal thickness Nominal width Tolerances on Special tolerances

t w flatness on flatness
t ≤ 2.00 w ≤ 1200 18 9
1200 < w ≤ 1500 20 10
w > 1500 25 13
2.00 < t ≤ 25 W ≤ 1200 15 8
1200 < w ≤ 1500 18 9
w > 1500 23 12

Edge camber and out-of-squareness

It must be possible to inscribe a rectangle with the dimensions of the sheet ordered within the sheet supplied.
Se down below.

Hardox and Strenx Guarantees

Hardox and Strenx product are produced according to their Guarantees.

See respective brochure on www.ssab.com

Tolerances and surface requirements Tubes and sections

SSAB is a proude producer of high quality tubes and section in most of our product families, But for
tubes and sections the tolerances and surface requirement is detailed descriped in their datasheets
under tolerances. For more information on this requiremenst please contact the Brand manager, your
local sales representant or Tech support, [email protected].

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Testing

Unless otherwise agreed, inspection and testing are carried out and the results are reported as
specified in the relevant material standard or in our data sheets. When placing the order, always
specify whether the material is to be subjected to special inspection, the scope of such inspection,
and also the type of inspection document required.

Mechanical testing
Tensile testing in accordance with ISO 6892-1
Impact testing in accordance with ISO 148-1
Hardness testing in accordance with EN ISO 6506-1,
6508-1 and 10 083.Tensile testing in the thickness
direction in accordance with EN 10 164.

Ultrasonic testing
Ultrasonic testing is preformed on thicknesses ≥ 6 mm
and are used for finding indicating cracks, inclusions,
porosity and similar discontinuities. Unless otherwise agreed,
plate is delivered in class E1, S1 for thickness up to and
included 100 mm in accordance with the latest version of EN 10 160. Ultrasonic testing is carried out after
agreement in accordance with EN 10 160, SEL 072, ASTM 435, ASTM 578 or other agreed standard. For plate
thicknesses in excess of 100 mm and requirements stricter than those corresponding to E0, S0, testing for test
certificate is carried out only after special agreement.

Surface Testing 1)
Distance Max. number of
As per Min. defect area Max. permissible
between parallel local defects
EN 10 160 to register (mm2) defect area (mm2)
scanninglines (mm) (defects/m2)
- 100 1000 10000 1
S0 100 1000 5000 20
S1 100 100 1000 15
S2 50 50 100 10
S3 50 20 50 10

Max. permissible Max. number

As per Edge zone width 2) Min. defect length Max. permissible
defect area of defects
EN 10 160 (mm) to register (mm) defect length (mm)
(mm2) per m length
E0 50 - 100 50 100 100 6
E1 50 - 100 25 50 50 5
E2 50 - 100 20 40 40 4
E3 50 - 100 15 30 30 3
E4 50 - 100 10 20 20 2
1)
Testing can be ordered and carried out either as total testing e.g E1, S1 or E2, S2 or as edge or surface testing individually e.g E1, S1.
2)
The width of the edge zone on edge scanning varies with the plate thickness.

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Distribution of inspection documents

SSAB has a certificate system that electronically produces, distributes and records all types of
inspection documents. The documents are delivered in the form of PDF files or, in exceptional
cases, by mail. Type 3.2 inspection reports are also delivered electronically. Subject to special
agreement, the purchaser himself can download his documents. The certificate system offers
excellent opportunities for simple and rational handling of inspection documents.

Inspection documents
Unless otherwise agreed, certificates are issued in English in accordance with SS-EN 10 204:2004. The certifi-
cates include the particulars specified in the material standard, which usually includes:
• Name of manufacturer
• Clear reference to the purchase agreement and delivery batch
• Material designation in accordance with the purchase agreement.
• Description of article
• Nominal dimensions
• Quantity
• Results of inspection (although not type 2.1 certificate below)
• Date of issue

Exampel of a Certificat
Following types of inspection documents are applicable:
Declaration of compliance with the order 2.1
The manufacturer certifies that the products supplied conform to the requirements of the order, without specify-
ing test results. The certificate may consist of the dispatch specification.

Test report 2.2

Document in which the manufacturer certifies that the products supplied are in compliance with the requirements
of the order and in which he supplies test results based on non-specific inspection and testing.

The following types are available:

Inspection certificate 3.1.
The inspection certificate declares that the products delivered conform to the requirements of the purchase
agreement. The results of testing are shown on the products that will be delivered or on inspection batches
comprising part of the products delivered. The document is validated by an inspection representative who is
authorized by the manufacturer and who is independent of the production department.

Inspection certificate 3.2.

The inspection certificate declares that the products delivered conform to the requirements of the purchase
agreement. The results of testing are shown on the products that will be delivered or on inspection batches com-
prising part of the products delivered. Document issued both by the inspection representative authorized by the
manufacturer and either by an inspection representative authorized by the customer or by an inspector appoint-
ed in accordance with official regulations.

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Service and Support

SSAB has an extensive service and support offer.

We have a long tradition of helping customers to develop their steel products and processes with our
unique knowledge. Unlike other steel mills SSAB offers two different services, Tech Support and
Knowledges Service Center. We offer technical and innovation support as well as technical training, handbooks
and tools.

SSAB offers advanced logistic solutions, including stock services world-wide, mill-direct deliveries, processing
and logistics management solutions.

Contact information

[email protected]
[email protected]

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 The UK English version of this document shall prevail in case of discrepancy. Download the latest version of this document on internet: www.ssab.com.
SSAB is a Nordic and US-based steel company. SSAB offers value added products and
services developed in close cooperation with its customers to create a stronger, lighter

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and more sustainable world.

SSAB has employees in over 50 countries. SSAB has production facilities in Sweden,
Finland and the US. SSAB is listed on the NASDAQ OMX Nordic Exchange in Stockholm
and has a secondary listing on the NASDAQ OMX in Helsinki.

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SSAB
SE-613 80 Oxelösund
Sweden

Phone: +46 155-25 40 00

Fax: +46 155-25 40 73
E-mail: [email protected]
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