Hot rolled steel sheet and plate are flat steel products produced by rolling steel at high temperatures, typically above 1,000°C. At these temperatures, the steel is easier to shape and form, allowing it to be rolled into sheets and plates with excellent strength and durability.

Hot rolled steel sheets are generally supplied in thinner gauges for fabrication, structural, and general engineering applications, while hot rolled steel plates are thicker sections designed for load-bearing and heavy-duty uses. Due to the hot rolling process, these products typically have a mill-scale surface finish and slightly rounded edges.

Hot rolled sheet and plate are widely used where strength, toughness, and cost efficiency are more important than tight dimensional tolerances or surface finish. Their excellent weldability and formability make them ideal for construction, structural steelwork, industrial fabrication, machinery, and infrastructure projects.

✅ High Strength & Toughness: Ideal for structural, heavy-duty, and load-bearing applications
✅ Excellent Weldability: Suitable for fabrication, cutting, and forming processes
✅ Cost-Effective Material: Lower processing cost compared to cold rolled alternatives
✅ Wide Size Range: Supplied in multiple thicknesses, widths, and plate dimensions.
✅ Global Export Expertise: Fast, reliable supply across the UK, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.

Our hot rolled steel sheets and plates are supplied in accordance with internationally recognised standards to ensure consistent mechanical strength, weldability, and structural performance.

Common standards include:

• EN 10025 – S235JR, S275JR, S355JR
• EN 10111 – DD11, DD12, DD13
• ASTM A36 – Structural carbon steel
• ASTM A1011 / A1011M – Commercial and structural grades

Typical supply options:

• Thickness: 1.2 mm – 20.0 mm
• Width: Up to 2,000 mm
• Length: Cut-to-size sheets or stock plates
• Surface condition: As rolled, pickled & oiled
• Edge condition: Mill edge or trimmed

Material certification and mill test certificates are available on request. For applications requiring tighter tolerances or improved surface finish, our Cold Rolled Sheet & Plate range is also available.

• Structural beams and steel frameworks
• Bridges and heavy construction components
• Shipbuilding and offshore platforms
• Agricultural and industrial machinery
• Automotive chassis and parts

Related Steel Coil Products

• Hot-dip galvanized coils (HDG)
• Galvannealed coils for automotive
• Pre-painted galvanized coils (PPGI)
• Zinc-aluminium coated steel coils

Benefits of Hot Rolled Steel Sheets and Plates

✅ Outstanding strength and durability
✅ Excellent weldability and machinability
✅ Cost-effective solution for large-scale fabrication
✅ Suitable for painting, galvanizing, and further fabrication processes
✅ Sustainable and recyclable material

Common grades include S235JR, S275JR, and S355JR according to EN 10025, widely used in structural and engineering applications. ASTM A36 and ASTM A1011 grades are also commonly supplied for fabrication and industrial projects.

While teardrop patterned sheets are manufactured using hot rolled steel, it is helpful to understand how hot rolled and cold rolled sheets differ for different applications:

Hot Rolled Steel Sheets

• Produced at high temperatures for improved formability and toughness
• Ideal for heavy-duty, load-bearing, and structural applications
• Slightly rougher surface finish suitable for industrial use
• More cost-effective for thicker plates and large-scale fabrication
• Commonly used for patterned, checker, and flooring plates

Cold Rolled Steel Sheets

• Processed at room temperature for tighter dimensional tolerances
• Smooth, precision surface finish suitable for painting and coating
• Higher tensile strength but reduced ductility compared to hot rolled
• Better suited for decorative, automotive, and light fabrication uses
• Not suitable for raised patterned or checker plate production

For applications requiring enhanced slip resistance and structural durability, hot rolled patterned steel sheets remain the preferred solution.

• Cold Rolled Sheet & Plate
• Galvanized Sheet & Plate
• Hot Rolled Steel Coil
• Tear Drop & Patterned Sheet

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