Choosing a sheet-producing factory depends more than anything on the thickness and width you need. Learn about each factory’s specialty and which one to turn to for each thickness.
Unlike rebar, which is compared by almost everyone against a single benchmark (Esfahan Steel), choosing a sheet-producing factory depends more on what thickness and width you need. One factory is strong in thin sheet, another in ultra-thick sheet, and another covers nearly the entire range. Knowing this division of labor helps you place your order with the right producer.
Foolad Mobarakeh: The Market’s Benchmark and Broadest-Range Producer
Foolad Mobarakeh Esfahan is Iran’s largest and best-known sheet producer, covering a very wide range of thicknesses, from cold-rolled thin sheet to thick sheets. For this reason, Mobarakeh’s base price and specifications are usually what the rest of the market measures itself against.
Choosing the right factory means directing the customer’s required thickness and width to a producer that specializes in that particular range.
Oxin and Kavian: The Kings of Thick Sheet
When it comes to heavy and thick sheets, two Ahvaz-based names stand out. Kavian Ahvaz was the first factory in Iran to produce thick sheet and focuses mainly on thicknesses above ۱۵ میلی‌متر. Oxin Ahvaz also has an advantage in ultra-thick sheets and large widths; its production width can reach approximately ۴.۵ متر, and its thickness can exceed ۴۰ میلی‌متر.
| Factory | Main specialty | Practical purchasing note |
|---|---|---|
| Foolad Mobarakeh Esfahan | Wide range of thicknesses, price benchmark | The first and reliable option for most common thicknesses and cold-rolled sheet |
| Oxin Ahvaz | Ultra-thick sheet and large width (up to ~۴.۵ متر) | For heavy projects requiring very thick or wide sheet |
| Kavian Ahvaz | Thick sheet above ۱۵ میلی‌متر | The oldest producer of thick sheet, suitable for heavy-duty applications |
A Quick Summary for Making a Decision
If the customer needs thin sheet or common medium thicknesses, Mobarakeh is usually the best combination of quality and availability. If very thick or wide sheets are involved, turn to Oxin or Kavian. As with any other heavy commodity, transportation distance also plays a role in the final decision; for customers in southern Iran, proximity to Ahvaz can reduce freight costs.
Frequently Asked Questions
برای ورق ضخیم بالای ۱۵ میلی‌متر سراغ کدام کارخانه برویم؟
اکسین اهواز و کاویان اهواز؛ این دو کارخانه در ورق‌های سنگین و ضخیم تخصص دارند. کاویان نخستین تولیدکنندهٔ ورق ضخیم در ایران است و اکسین قابلیت تولید تا ضخامت‌های بالاتر از ۴۰ میلی‌متر و عرض تا ۴.۵ متر را دارد.
چرا فولاد مبارکه مرجع بازار ورق است؟
چون گستره‌ای بسیار وسیع از ضخامت‌ها (از ورق نازک سرد تا ورق‌های ضخیم) را تولید می‌کند و به دلیل کیفیت و حجم بالا، معمولاً قیمت پایه و مشخصاتش مبنای مقایسهٔ بقیهٔ کارخانه‌ها قرار می‌گیرد.
تفاوت اکسین و کاویان در چیست؟
هر دو ورق ضخیم تولید می‌کنند، اما اکسین در عرض‌های بزرگ‌تر (تا حدود ۴.۵ متر) و ضخامت‌های خیلی بالا مزیت دارد، در حالی که کاویان به‌عنوان قدیمی‌ترین تولیدکنندهٔ ورق ضخیم شناخته می‌شود.
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