Introduction
Transporting goods safely and sustainably from point A to point B is only possible with innovative infrastructure, while minimizing carbon emissions throughout the lifecycle of a product. From a U.S. Navy ship navigating the Atlantic Ocean to a train with tram rail traveling the railways, ArcelorMittal supports the need for a greater investment in our nation’s infrastructure by providing safe sustainable steel and competitive options for a range of industries within the transport sector, including rail, transit, highways, bridges and seaways.
Rail cars
ArcelorMittal USA provides high quality steel for rail cars which are an important mode of transport for many types of goods, from tank cars that move oil and gas products to hopper cars that carry bulk commodities like coal. ArcelorMittal actively participates in R&D to ensure that the steel used in tank cars meets safety requirements such as increased puncture resistance. Our Duracorr® 300 material can outperform carbon steels in these types of applications and reduce the overall cost of ownership. Other recommended products include TC128 B and new TC128 EPR.
Innovative steel solution: Improved toughness tank car steel
| Challenge | - As more crude oil is being transported by tank cars, the industry is looking for ways to reduce the likelihood of a tank car being punctured in an accident or derailment.
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| Solution | - An improved steel has been developed that prevents or delays the puncture of a tank car in the event of an accident or derailment. A simulation model was developed to validate steel's performance and avoid costly destructive testing.
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| Value | - Low carbon steel with excellent properties that improves productivity for the customer
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Maritime and military
ArcelorMittal is a leading supplier of steel plates for shipbuilding. Our steel products are used to build all varieties of ships, including the United States naval fleet, barges and commercial shipping. We supply steel plates in different dimensions and conditions, as rolled, normalized, shot blasted and painted for specific applications. Our steel grades can be welded with existing industrial techniques and materials. Additionally, steel armor plate produced by ArcelorMittal’s plate operations is used for military vehicles, tanks, ships and other equipment used by the United States Department of Defense. ArcelorMittal USA is qualified to produce steel to army and navy military specifications.
Innovative steel solutions: Precise weight controlled plate and providing Navy armor grades to enhance survivability
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- Reduce the weight of a ship to enhance capacity
- Pass stringent ballistic standards
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| Solution |
- ArcelorMittal Operations developed a lightweight solution for shipbuilding applications using ABS grades of high strength steels
- ArcelorMittal R&D developed high strength and formable Navy armor grades
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| Value |
- Provides weight savings for Naval vessels to be outfitted with mission critical equipment and personnel
- Enhanced protection for Naval vessels
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Truck and trailer
ArcelorMittal supplies a broad range of flat products for truck and trailer manufacturers that includes hot rolled, cold rolled, coated, and plates. Our steel products meet the criteria of strength, formability, and durability. ArcelorMittal also provides ultra-high strength steel products to reduce weight. Products for this segment include Amstrong® Ultra, Q&T grades for post heat treatment and Hardwear®.
Innovative steel solution: Trailtech
| Challenge | - Lightweighting is critical for commercial trucks to improve fuel efficiency.
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| Solution | - ArcelorMittal R&D developed a lightweight solution for trailer chassis' using high strength steels.
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| Value | - 39 percent weight reduction
- 29 percent material cost reduction
- 175 gal/year fuel savings
- 2000 lbs./year lower CO2 emissions
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