Bulb Flat Steel for Shipbuilding & Offshore

High-quality Bulb Flat Steel designed for ship hull stiffeners, decks, and offshore platforms.
Certified by ABS, LR, BV, DNV, CCS — ready for global delivery.

Product Overview

Bulb Flat Steel is a special profile widely used in shipbuilding and offshore engineering as stiffeners for hull structures, decks, and bulkheads. Its unique bulb-like edge combined with a flat web provides an excellent strength-to-weight ratio, easy installation, and cost-effectiveness compared with traditional profiles.
At Shandong Xinpeng Steel, we supply marine-grade Bulb Flat Steel strictly in accordance with international ship classification society standards. With a wide range of sizes, certified quality, and fast delivery, our bulb flats ensure structural safety, durability, and efficiency for global shipyards and offshore projects.

Technical Standards & Dimensions

Technical Standards

  • Available Grades: A, B, D, E; AH32 / AH36 / AH40; DH32 / DH36 / DH40; EH32 / EH36 / EH40
  • Standards: ASTM A131, EN 10067, GB/T 9945
  • Certificates: ABS, LR, BV, DNV, CCS
  • Inspection: Mill Test Certificate (EN 10204 3.1/3.2), SGS / BV / Intertek

Dimensions & Quick Specs

  • Bulb Height: 60 – 430 mm
  • Thickness: 4 – 17 mm
  • Sectional Area: 8 – 430 cm²
  • Weight: 7 – 400 kg/m
  • Length: 6 – 18 m (custom cut available)
  • Surface: As rolled, shot-blasted, primed, galvanized
  • MOQ: 20–25 tons (1x20ft container)

Product Advantages

PSPC

Advanced High-Pressure Descaling Technology

Utilizing multiple channels of advanced high-pressure descaling technology, fully meeting the technical standards of PSPC in the international shipbuilding industry.

Professional TMCP Rolling Technology

By applying precise rolling control with surplus cutting edges, the final rolling temperature is strictly managed under the recrystallization temperature of austenite, ensuring comprehensive optimization of product performance.

Double Straightening + Strong Straightening

Achieving excellent straightening accuracy with double and strong straightening processes, ensuring the straightness tolerance of each shipbuilding section is less than 1‰, reaching the world’s advanced level.

Intelligent Inspection System for Shipbuilding Sections

Independently developed intelligent inspection system for shipbuilding sections, enabling full-process monitoring and quality control of steel section production.

Chemical Composition of Bulb Flat Steel (%, Ladle Analysis)

Grade C (max) Si (max) Mn (max) P (max) S (max) Cu (max) Nb/V/Ti (max)
AH36 0.180.500.90–1.600.0350.0350.350.02–0.05
DH36 0.180.500.90–1.600.0350.0350.350.02–0.05
EH36 0.180.500.90–1.600.0350.0350.350.02–0.05

* Small amounts of Nb, V, Ti are permitted for strength improvement.

Mechanical Properties of Bulb Flat Steel

Grade Yield Strength (MPa, min) Tensile Strength (MPa) Elongation (%) Impact Test*
AH36 355490–620≥210°C, longitudinal, min 34 J
DH36 355490–620≥21-20°C, longitudinal, min 34 J
EH36 355490–620≥21-40°C, longitudinal, min 34 J

* Impact test temperatures: AH36 (0°C), DH36 (-20°C), EH36 (-40°C).

Certified Quality for Global Shipyards

✅Classification societies: ABS, LR, BV, DNV, CCS

✅Inspection & testing: Mill Test Certificate (EN 10204 3.1/3.2), ultrasonic test, third-party inspections (SGS, BV, Intertek)

✅Standards: ASTM A131, EN, GB/T

Why Choose Us

Specialized in Marine Steel

We focus exclusively on shipbuilding and offshore steel solutions, not general steel trading.

Certified by Major Societies

Full approvals from ABS, LR, BV, DNV, CCS — ensuring global compliance and trust.

Complete Size Range

Wide availability of plates, bulb flats, L-sections, and angle steel with flexible stock options.

Fast Delivery

Quick shipment from stock or mill production, supported by major Chinese ports.

Quality Assurance

Full MTC (3.1/3.2) and third-party inspections by SGS, BV, or Intertek provided upon request.

Customized Processing

Services include cutting, CNC processing, priming, shot-blasting, and galvanizing.

Marine Angle Steel FAQ

What is marine angle steel used for in shipbuilding?

Marine angle steel is mainly used for ship hull structures, deck reinforcement, bulkheads, and frame construction. It provides strength, stability, and durability in harsh marine environments.

Our marine angle steels comply with major classification societies such as ABS, LR, BV, DNV, and CCS, ensuring full compliance with international shipbuilding standards.

We supply equal and unequal marine angle steels, with sizes ranging from 25×25 mm to 200×200 mm, and thicknesses from 3 mm to 20 mm. Customized dimensions can be provided upon request.

Yes, each batch comes with mill test certificates (MTC), mechanical properties reports, and classification society certification if required.

The steels are produced with precise chemical composition control and tested for impact toughness, weldability, and corrosion resistance. For additional protection, painting, galvanizing, or coating can be applied.

Provide excellent after-sales service methods and strategies.

✅ ABS / LR / BV / DNV / CCS Certified
✅ 7*24 hours timely response to customer needs
✅ Professional engineers provide personalized solutions
✅ Possess professional technical means to improve after-sales service efficiency

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