BULB FLATS

BULB FLATS

SMD Steel partners with world-class mills to supply bulb flats in a full wide range of sizes and grades. Large inventory at our Mississippi plant available for immediate delivery to support our customers.

• Full size range: bxt (mm) - 80 x 5 to 430 x 20
• Lengths: 40 ft (stock); 20+52ft (mill direct orders)
• Grades: ABS A, B, A32, A36, AH 36, EH36
• Standards: EN 10067 - 1997

Our bulb flats are approved by various shipbuilding classifications including ABS, Lloyds, GL, DNV, Lloyds, etc.

Contact

Sukhi Kohli

Cell: 832.526.0407 or sukhi@smdsteel.com

Bulb Flat Weight Chart

WHAT ARE BULB FLATS?

Globally, bulb flats are the most used structure profiles for the ship, barge, and bridge industry to reinforce steel plates . They can be applied in almost all shipbuilding vessels, like offshore, cruising, barges, fishing etc., and feature a unique shape of flat, with a tapered flange on one side ,which provides for more accessible cleaning and good weldability. Bulb flats can be shotblasted and primed using a range of industry standard pre-fabrication primers for enhanced fabrication performance and product protection.

BENEFITS OF BULB FLATS

• Excellent strength-to-weight ratio makes them highly resistant to buckling from extreme stresses.
• Provide a low paint area, with no need for edge grinding prior to painting.
• No hidden recesses, allowing for easy access and maintenance.
• Feature a good radius of the bulb and the side to be welded, ensuring straightness and surface quality.