We supply steel materials that help support diverse economic activities.
Sumitomo Metals supplies all the railway axles and wheels used in Japan. We also have a high share in bogie trucks, where axles and wheels are incorporated as key components.
Titanium steel sheet for aircraft requires high dependability and quality. Sumitomo Metals supplies 40% of the titanium steel sheet needs of Airbus, S.A.S.
Steel plates are welded to make ships. Properties such as durability, fatigue strength, welding easiness, and strength in welded parts are required. Special thick steel plates that do not become brittle even at low temperatures are used for LNG carriers that transport liquefied natural gas at a temperature of -165°C.
Construction machinery is made of steel plates.
High-quality, high-strength pipe is used for the cylinders of construction machinery and other hydraulic machinery. In particular, seamless pipe is used for high-pressure hydraulic machinery.
