In August 2026, Glory Rail supplied approximately 30 tons of Custom Q355B Flat Bar to a crane manufacturer in New Zealand. The order included three sizes of Q355B flat bar, all supplied in 5.8 m fixed lengths with 45° bevel cuts at both ends. To verify the material quality, the customer also required SGS third-party inspection covering chemical composition, yield strength, tensile strength, and elongation.
Project Overview
The customer is a crane manufacturer in New Zealand that required Q355B flat bars for its manufacturing operations. Instead of purchasing standard stock material, the customer provided specific requirements for material grade, dimensions, length, and end preparation.
The order involved three different flat bar sizes with a combined quantity of 323 pieces and a total weight of approximately 30 tons.
The main requirements were:
- Q355B material
- 5.8 m fixed length
- 45° bevel cuts at both ends
- Three different cross-section sizes
- SGS third-party material inspection
- Shipment from Tianjin to Napier, New Zealand
The combination of customized processing and independent inspection made this more than a standard flat steel supply order.
Q355B Flat Bar Specifications
The complete order consisted of the following specifications:
| Size | Quantity | Length | Material |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 × 30 mm | 148 pcs | 5.8 m | Q355B |
| 60 × 40 mm | 93 pcs | 5.8 m | Q355B |
| 70 × 40 mm | 82 pcs | 5.8 m | Q355B |
| Total | 323 pcs | 5.8 m | Approx. 30 tons |
Supplying three different sizes within the same order required separate control of dimensions, quantities, identification, and packing. This was particularly important because all three specifications needed to be delivered together for the customer’s manufacturing schedule.
For the customer, the Custom Q355B Flat Bar solution combined the required steel grade with fixed-length production and specific end preparation, reducing the amount of additional material preparation required after delivery.
45° Bevel Cutting at Both Ends
A key requirement of this project was the 45° bevel cut at both ends of each 5.8 m flat bar.
This processing requirement was incorporated into the production specification rather than leaving the customer to perform the cutting after receiving the material.
The finished supply followed a clear production sequence:
Q355B flat bar → 5.8 m fixed length → 45° bevel cutting → inspection → packing → shipment
For steel fabricators, receiving material that already meets the required dimensions and preparation can help reduce additional cutting and handling work at the fabrication site.
The beveling requirement also meant that dimensional and processing checks needed to be considered alongside the basic material requirements during production.
SGS Third-Party Inspection
Material verification was an important part of the customer’s purchasing requirements.
The customer requested an SGS third-party inspection to independently verify the chemical and mechanical properties of the Q355B material before shipment.
The inspection covered:
| Inspection Item | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Chemical Composition | Verify the material composition |
| Yield Strength | Verify the specified yield performance |
| Tensile Strength | Verify tensile properties |
| Elongation | Verify ductility |
Third-party inspection gives overseas buyers an additional level of confidence because the material properties are checked independently rather than relying solely on the supplier’s internal quality records.
For this order, Glory Rail coordinated the inspection requirements as part of the overall production and delivery process.
Managing Three Sizes in One Order
The order included 148 pieces of 50 × 30 mm flat bar, 93 pieces of 60 × 40 mm flat bar, and 82 pieces of 70 × 40 mm flat bar.
Although all three specifications shared the same Q355B material and 5.8 m length, each size had to be separately managed during production and shipment.
For a multi-size steel order, clear identification is important to avoid specification mixing during loading, transportation, and unloading.
The production and packing process therefore focused on maintaining clear separation between the three sizes and ensuring that the quantities matched the customer’s purchase requirements.
This type of order management is particularly useful for manufacturers that need several related steel specifications delivered as part of one project.
Container and LCL Shipping
The total cargo weighed approximately 30 tons.
Considering the actual cargo volume, the shipment was arranged using one small container, with the remaining material shipped by LCL (Less than Container Load).
Rather than forcing the complete order into one shipping method, this combination provided a practical way to handle the cargo according to its actual volume.
When it comes to international steel procurement, procurement costs are not determined solely by the price of the steel itself. Factors such as cargo volume, container utilization, mode of transport, and port of destination can all affect the final logistics costs.
In this project, the shipping arrangement allowed the customized steel order to be dispatched without requiring the entire cargo to follow the same container configuration.
Shipment from Tianjin to Napier
The completed order was shipped from Tianjin, China, in early August 2026, with the destination being Napier Port, New Zealand.
Before shipment, the material had completed the required processing and SGS inspection. The cargo was then prepared for international transportation according to the agreed shipping arrangement.
The project connected customized steel production in China with a crane manufacturer’s manufacturing operation in New Zealand, covering the complete process from material preparation to export delivery.
What This Project Demonstrates
This project shows that a steel order does not always mean supplying standard stock material.
The customer required several elements to be coordinated within one order:
Specified material
Q355B steel was required for the complete order.
Multiple dimensions
Three flat bar sizes were supplied according to the customer’s requirements.
Fixed-length production
All bars were supplied at 5.8 m length.
Custom end preparation
Both ends of each bar were cut with a 45° bevel.
Independent quality verification
SGS inspected chemical composition, yield strength, tensile strength, and elongation.
Flexible logistics
Approximately 30 tons of material were arranged through a combination of container and LCL shipping.
For manufacturers purchasing steel from overseas, this type of coordinated supply can simplify procurement by bringing material specification, processing, inspection, and logistics together under one order.
Custom Q355B Flat Bar from Glory Rail
This New Zealand project demonstrates Glory Rail’s capability to handle custom steel orders. From the production of Q355B flat bars cut to a fixed length of 5.8 meters, to 45° bevel cuts at both ends, SGS third-party testing, management of multi-specification orders, and international export shipping, every step was coordinated according to the customer’s specific requirements. For crane manufacturers and steel structure manufacturers in need of custom Q355B flat bars, Glory Rail can provide corresponding materials, processing, testing, and export supply services tailored to project requirements.