Flat ground stock: Sheffield Gauge Plate

At Edcon Steel, we only stock the best steel products on the market. We only source from reputable suppliers known for their excellence, which sometimes means sourcing internationally. 

Sheffield Gauge Plate (SGP) is one such supplier, and we’ve built a trusted partnership with them over the years. Here, we delve into the business and its high-quality product offerings so you know more about what you’re buying.

What is gauge plate?

Gauge plate is a precision ground flat bar made from tool steel, typically the 01 tool steel grade.

During the manufacturing of gauge plate, the steel is cut to a specified length and formed into flat strips. The surface is then precision ground to remove all defects and ensure all sides are free of carburisation (a process where steel absorbs carbon while the metal is heated in the presence of a carbon-bearing material, such as charcoal or carbon monoxide).

The precision grinding process ensures that gauge plate products fall within very tight tolerances (thickness and width) and specifications and is commonly used when the final product requires a very precise threshold. As such, gauge plate should be stored and handled carefully to ensure the final finish is not damaged.

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