Materials
Steel Grade Reference for International Buyers
Material names vary across China, Europe, the United States, and Japan. This section helps buyers compare common steel grades before sourcing.
SimpleStart without drawings
ReliableControlled process
DirectFactory communication
Knowledge Base
Not just material names — a sourcing reference.
Practical grade references written for buyers, not engineers.
Quick Reference
Common grade names are not always one-to-one.
Practical reference only; final selection depends on application and specification.
| China | Europe | USA | Japan | Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q235 | S235 | A36 | SS400 | General structural plate parts |
| Q355 | S355 | A572 Gr.50 | SM490 | Higher strength structural parts |
| Q690 | S690 | High-strength variants | High-tensile variants | Heavy-duty high strength parts |
| NM400 | Wear plate variants | AR400 | Wear-resistant variants | Abrasion-resistant plate parts |
Global Support
Overseas contact points reduce sourcing anxiety.
Yuncut and AGR operate within the same group network. Overseas contact points help international buyers feel that communication and accountability are not limited to one factory location.
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Share material, thickness, quantity, destination, and general use. We will guide the next step and only request drawings when necessary.
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