Steel HSLAS GR50-Hot Rolled Plate 3/8" thick Price

About HSLAS GR50|High-Strength Low-Alloy Steel, Grade 50. A sheet and strip specification (ASTM A653 or similar) for HSLA steel with 50 KSI minimum yield. This is the coil/sheet equivalent of what A572 GR50 is for plate and shapes. Used for roll-formed structural members, automotive components, and any stamped or formed part that needs more strength than mild steel. The 'S' typically indicates it meets the structural quality requirements. Compare to A572 GR50 (same strength level, plate/shapes instead of sheet) and HSLAS-F GR50 (forming quality variant).

About Plate|Thick flat stock, generally 3/16" and up, used for machined base plates, fixture plates, wear surfaces, and structural fabrication. Heavier grades get milled, drilled, and tapped directly.