Low Temperature Carbon Steel Sheet

Low Temperature Carbon Steel (LTCS) Sheets are developed for optimum performance at very low service temperatures, down to -50°F (-45°C). These sheets are made of carbon steel with small additions of alloying elements that improve the sheets’ ability to resist brittle failure in service at low temperatures. Because of their better notch toughness and impact strength, LTCS sheets are applied for cryogenic services in the oil and gas and petrochemical sectors. They offer a dependable answer for fabricating storage tanks, pressure vessels and piping systems used in areas of very low temperatures.

Advantages of Low Temperature Carbon Steel Sheet

These flexible Low Temperature Carbon Steel Sheets offer numerous benefits for industrial applications. 

• Superior Toughness: Low Temperature Carbon Steel Sheets offer high strength and toughness to avoid brittle failures at very low temperatures.
• High Impact Resistance: Low Temperature Carbon Steel Sheets provide very good resistance to shock and impact, making it suitable for cryogenic services.
• Cost-Effective: Low-temperature carbon Steel Sheets are a cheaper substitute for other alloy steels with similar low-temperature characteristics.
• Weldability: Demonstrates good weldability to guarantee proper joints and structural soundness during the fabrication.
• Durability: Low Temperature Carbon Steel Sheets guarantee long-term wear resistance, even in temperature changes and low temperatures.
• Versatility: It is ideal for use in low-temperature service conditions, such as storage tanks, pressure vessels, pipes and other structural applications in the oil and gas sector.
• Corrosion Resistance: The Low Temperature Carbon Steel Sheets are not as corrosion resistant as the stainless steel, but they provide moderate corrosion resistance, which can be enhanced by coating or treatment.
• Conformity to Standards: Comes with standards such as ASTM A333 and A350 to ensure the quality and reliability of the product.

Low Temperature Carbon Steel Sheet offer several advantages that make them suitable for industrial and commercial applications.

Common Applications of Low Temperature Carbon Steel Sheet

Due to their excellent features, Low Temperature Carbon Steel sheets are preferred for various industrial applications.

• Cryogenic Storage Tanks: Low Temperature Carbon Steel Sheets are applied in the construction of tanks that store cryogenic gases such as LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) and LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas).
• Pressure Vessels: Ideal for building pressure vessels that work under low temperatures to prevent the structure from getting compromised.
• Piping Systems: Low Temperature Carbon Steel Sheets are applied in pipelines used to transport cryogenic fluids and is able to maintain strength and flexibility at low temperatures.
• Oil and Gas Industry: Low Temperature Carbon Steel Sheets are applied in the processing facilities and offshore platforms where the temperature is low; thus, it is safe and reliable.
• Petrochemical Industry: Cryogenic fluid and gas services are necessary for equipment and systems that handle cryogenic liquids and gases.
• Heat Exchangers: Low Temperature Carbon Steel Sheets are used in heat exchanger systems that work at low temperatures, thus, have to be very strong to withstand thermal stress.
• LNG Plants: Low Temperature Carbon Steel Sheets are applied in constructing LNG processing and storage structures where low temperature conditions are always encountered.
• Marine Industry: Low Temperature Carbon Steel Sheets are ideal for ship construction, particularly for ships that transport cryogenic products to avoid distortion of the ship’s structure.

Low Temperature Carbon Steel Sheet is applied across various industries due to its valuable features, which make it versatile.