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Marine bulb flats: HP dimensions, grades and certification

Bulb flats are stiffening sections. Identify the exact section table and grade; a plate property table does not fully specify a rolled section.

Updated 2026-10-30 · BEBON site editorial

Specify the section

HP designations commonly combine section depth and nominal web thickness. Confirm the drawing, dimensional standard, length, mass per metre and orientation. The uploaded product introduction gives HP220×10 and HP340×12 as designation examples, not guaranteed stock.

Choose material and condition

Hull grade, delivery route and approved mill scope must cover sections. Thickness scope and sampling rules can differ from plate. General structural A36, Q235B or SS400 sections should not be treated as certified hull sections without project approval.

Fabrication and acceptance

Check straightness, twist, surface condition and section dimensions against the selected standard. Confirm the qualified welding procedure, surface preparation and traceable length identification. Review the section-specific certificate rather than accepting a certificate for unrelated flat plate.

Information to record

  • Exact product standard and edition; approved drawing or specification revision.
  • Grade, dimensions, final condition and heat-to-piece traceability.
  • Acceptance test, inspection document and responsible approving party.

Frequently asked questions

Does an HP size define the steel grade?

No. Section size, grade, standard, condition and inspection documents are separate order fields.

Sources and reference scope

  • Procurement and editorial guidance — Cross-checked against product terminology and the cited material rules
    Guidance describes checks to request. It is not a claim of available stock, certificates or completed project engineering.
  • 钢材产品简介 — Slides 3, 5–6, 15–19
    Product forms, units and grade vocabulary; not proof of current stock or class certification.
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