Hot rolled plate & coil

Boiler & pressure vessel steel plate

Pressure vessel steel plate selected to the specified design code and material grade. Review heat treatment, thickness-specific properties and inspection requirements before ordering.

Product form
Plate
Surface / finish
Hot rolled / heat treated
Grade / standard
ASTM A516, A285, A387, A515, A537 and additional specifications
Thickness
To the selected grade and plate specification
Width
100–3,000 mm reference supply range

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Material & processing

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Product details

Boiler and pressure vessel steel plate enquiries need the complete material specification, including grade or class, thickness and delivery condition. This page groups reference tables for ASTM pressure-vessel plate specifications such as A516 and A387. Match each table to the ordered designation and its test conditions, then provide the fabrication drawing, required material documents and project inspection scope. Material selection remains subject to the applicable project requirements.

Boiler & pressure vessel steel plate for boilers, pressure vessels and process equipment made to the specified design code. Select the grade, dimensions, finish and inspection requirements for your order.

Grade selection

Select the exact grade and purchasing standard from the tables below.

Delivery condition

Specify surface finish, heat treatment and dimensional tolerances.

Inspection & supply

Agree test documentation, packing and shipment requirements.

Typical application

Boilers, pressure vessels and process equipment made to the specified design code.

Boilers, pressure vessels and process equipment made to the specified design code.

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Product specifications

Product specifications for Boiler & pressure vessel steel plate
Product formPlate
Grade / standardASTM A516, A285, A387, A515, A537 and additional specifications
Width100–3,000 mm reference supply range
Manufacturing processHot rolled; final heat treatment according to the selected grade
Cut length1–12 m or cut to order
Delivery conditionAs rolled, normalized or quenched and tempered only as permitted by the selected grade
ThicknessTo the selected grade and plate specification
Dimensional tolerancesTo the ordered product standard and agreed drawing
InspectionMaterial identification, dimensions, surface and specified test report
PackagingProtective wrapping, edge protection and steel strapping as agreed

Dimensions and finishes depend on the selected grade and processing route; not every size and finish combination is available. The technical tables describe the stated grades and test conditions. Your quotation should identify the exact supply specification and applicable standard.

Grade-specific technical data

Select the exact grade to view its composition, mechanical properties and test conditions. Grades and standards are not interchangeable; confirm the ordered edition and delivery condition. These reference tables are not a live stock list.

A202

A202 — chemical composition (%)

A202Chemical Element Content(Upper Limit%)
CSiMnPSCr
GradeA0.170.54-0.960.97-1.520.0350.0350.31-0.64
GradeB0.250.54-0.960.97-1.520.0350.0350.31-0.64

Grade-specific supplier reference. Preserve the stated thickness and heat/product-analysis basis; ranges are not interchangeable with a single maximum. Confirm the ordered standard edition and material certificate.

Mechanical properties — supplier grade table

A202Tensile Strengthksi [MPa]Yield Strength ksi [MPa]Elongation Gauge length 8in.[200mm],%Elongation Gauge length 2in.[50mm],%
GradeA75-95 [515-655]45 [310]≧ 16≧ 19
GradeB85-110 [585-760]47 [325]≧ 15≧ 18

Product-matched supplier reference. Heat treatment, thickness and test orientation must match the purchase specification.

A202 — physical properties

Physical PerformanceMetricImperial
Density7.80g/cc0.282 lb/in³

Typical reference density, not a guaranteed mechanical acceptance value.

A203

A203 — chemical composition (%)

A203  Upper limit of Chemical Element Content(%)
CSiMnPSNi
Class A0.230.13-0.450.880.0250.0252.03-2.57
Class B0.250.13-0.450.880.0250.0252.03-2.57
Class D0.200.13-0.450.880.0250.0253.18-3.82
Class E0.230.13-0.450.880.0250.0253.18-3.82
Class F0.230.13-0.450.880.0250.0253.18-3.82

Grade-specific supplier reference. Preserve the stated thickness and heat/product-analysis basis; ranges are not interchangeable with a single maximum. Confirm the ordered standard edition and material certificate.

Mechanical properties — supplier grade table

A202Tensile Strengthksi [MPa]Yield Strength ksi [MPa]Elongation Gauge length 8in.[200mm],%Elongation Gauge length 2in.[50mm],%
GradeA65-85 [450-585]37 [255]1923
GradeB70-90 [485-620]40 [275]1721
GradeD65-85 [450-585]37 [255]1923
GradeE70-90 [485-620]40 [275]1721
GradeF75-100 [515-690]50 [345]-20

Product-matched supplier reference. Heat treatment, thickness and test orientation must match the purchase specification.

A203 — physical properties

Physical PerformanceMetricImperial
Density7.80g/cc0.282 lb/in³

Typical reference density, not a guaranteed mechanical acceptance value.

A204

A204 — chemical composition (%)

A204Upper limit of Chemical Element Content (%)
CSiMnPSMo
Class A0.18-0.250.13-0.450.90-0.980.0350.0350.45-0.60
Class B0.20-0.270.13-0.450.90-0.980.0350.0350.45-0.60
Class C0.23-0.280.13-0.450.90-0.980.0350.0350.45-0.60

Grade-specific supplier reference. Preserve the stated thickness and heat/product-analysis basis; ranges are not interchangeable with a single maximum. Confirm the ordered standard edition and material certificate.

Mechanical properties — supplier grade table

A204Tensile Strength ksi [MPa]Yield Strength ksi [MPa]Elongation Gauge length 8in.[200mm],%Elongation Gauge length 2in.[50mm],%
GradeA70-90 [485-620]37 [255]1923
GradeB75-95 [515-655]40 [275]1721
GradeC75-95 [515-655]43 [295]1620

Product-matched supplier reference. Heat treatment, thickness and test orientation must match the purchase specification.

A204 — physical properties

Physical PerformanceMetricImperial
Density7.80g/cc0.282 lb/in³

Typical reference density, not a guaranteed mechanical acceptance value.

A285

A285 — chemical composition (%)

A285CMnPS
Class A0.170.980.0250.025
Class B0.220.980.0250.025
Class C0.280.980.0250.025

Grade-specific supplier reference. Preserve the stated thickness and heat/product-analysis basis; ranges are not interchangeable with a single maximum. Confirm the ordered standard edition and material certificate.

Mechanical properties — supplier grade table

A285Thickness mmYield MpaTensile Strength MpaElongation(%)
Class A6-50165310-45030%
50-200165310-45027%
Class B6-50185345-48528%
50-200185345-48525%
Class C6-50205380-51527%
50-200205380-51523%

Product-matched supplier reference. Heat treatment, thickness and test orientation must match the purchase specification.

A285 — physical properties

Physical PerformanceMetricImperial
Density7.80g/cc0.282 lb/in³

Typical reference density, not a guaranteed mechanical acceptance value.

A387

A387 — chemical composition (%)

A387UNSCMnPSSiCrMo
Level 5S50200≤ 0.150.25-0.660.0250.025≤ 0.553.90-6.100.40-0.70
Level 9K90941≤ 0.150.25-0.660.0250.025≤ 1.057.90-10.100.85-1.15
Level 11K117890.04-0.170.35-0.730.0250.0250.44-0.860.94-1.560.40-0.70
Level 12K117570.04-0.170.35-0.730.0250.0250.13-0.450.74-1.210.40-0.65
Level 22K215900.04-0.150.25-0.660.0250.025≤ 0.501.88-2.620.85-1.15
Class 22LK21590≤ 0.120.25-0.660.0250.025≤ 0.501.88-2.620.85-1.15
Class 91K909010.06-0.150.25-0.660.0250.0120.18-0.567.90-9.600.80-1.10

Grade-specific supplier reference. Preserve the stated thickness and heat/product-analysis basis; ranges are not interchangeable with a single maximum. Confirm the ordered standard edition and material certificate.

Mechanical properties — supplier grade table

A387CategoryTensile Strength MpaYield Strength MpaElongation Gauge length 2in.[50mm]%
Level 5  Section Category 1415-58520518
Section Category 2515-69031018
Level 9  Section Category 1415-58520518
Section Category 2515-69031018
Level 11  Section Category 1415-58524022
Section Category 2485-62031022
Level 12  Section Category 1380-55023022
Section Category 2450-58527522
Level 22  Section Category 1415-58520518
Section Category 2515-69031018

Product-matched supplier reference. Heat treatment, thickness and test orientation must match the purchase specification.

A387 — physical properties

PropertyMetric
Density7.7–8.03 g/cm³

Typical range varies with chromium–molybdenum grade. The source’s duplicate metric value under its imperial heading is omitted.

A516

A516 — chemical composition (%)

A516C Thickness (mm)Mn Thickness (mm)SiPS
6-12.5mm12.5-25mm25-50mm>50mm≤ 12.5mm>12.5mm
Level 550.180.200.220.250.55~0.980.60~1.300.13~0.450.0350.035
Level 600.210.230.230.250.6~0.90.80~1.200.13~0.450.0350.035
Level 650.240.260.260.280.85~1.200.85~1.200.13~0.450.0350.035
Level 700.270.280.280.30.85~1.200.85~1.200.13~0.450.0350.035

Grade-specific supplier reference. Preserve the stated thickness and heat/product-analysis basis; ranges are not interchangeable with a single maximum. Confirm the ordered standard edition and material certificate.

Mechanical properties — supplier grade table

ASTM A516  Tensile StrengthYieldLower limit of Elongation(%)
(MPa)(MPa)Gauge Length 50mmGauge Length 200mm
Level 55380~5152052723
Level 60415~5502202521
Level 65450~5852402319
Level 70485~6202602117

Product-matched supplier reference. Heat treatment, thickness and test orientation must match the purchase specification.

A516 — physical properties

Physical PerformanceMetricImperial
Density7.80g/cc0.282 lb/in³

Typical reference density, not a guaranteed mechanical acceptance value.

A533

A533 — chemical composition (%)

A533 Class AClass BClass CClass DClass E
C 0.250.250.250.250.20
MnSmelting Analysis1.15-1.501.15-1.501.15-1.501.15-1.501.15-1.70
Finished Product Analysis1.07-1.621.07-1.621.07-1.621.07-1.621.04-1.84
P 0.0250.0250.0250.0250.020
S 0.0250.0250.0250.0250.015
SiSmelting Analysis0.15-0.400.15-0.400.15-0.400.15-0.400.15-0.40
Finished Product Analysis0.13-0.450.13-0.450.13-0.450.13-0.450.13-0.45
MoSmelting Analysis0.45-0.600.45-0.600.45-0.600.45-0.600.25-0.60
Finished Product Analysis0.41-0.640.41-0.640.41-0.640.41-0.640.21-0.64
NiSmelting Analysis-0.40-0.700.70-1.000.20-0.400.60-1.00
Finished Product Analysis-0.37-0.730.67-1.030.17-0.430.57-1.03
CrSmelting Analysis----0.60
Finished Product Analysis----0.64

Grade-specific supplier reference. Preserve the stated thickness and heat/product-analysis basis; ranges are not interchangeable with a single maximum. Confirm the ordered standard edition and material certificate.

Mechanical properties — supplier grade table

A533Tensile Strength Ksi(MPa)Yield Strength Ksi(MPa)Elongation Gauge Length 2in.[50mm],%
Grade180-100[550-690]50[345]18
Grade290-115[620-795]70[485]16
Grade3100-125[690-860]83[570]16

Product-matched supplier reference. Heat treatment, thickness and test orientation must match the purchase specification.

A533 — physical properties

Physical PerformanceMetricImperial
Density7.7-8.03 g/cm30.278-0.290 lb/in3

Typical reference density, not a guaranteed mechanical acceptance value.

A537

A537 — chemical composition (%)

StandardThickness(Mm)CSiMnPSCuNiCrMo
A537≤ 40mm0.240.15-0.500.70-1.350.0350.0350.350.250.250.08
>40mm1.00-1.60

Grade-specific supplier reference. Preserve the stated thickness and heat/product-analysis basis; ranges are not interchangeable with a single maximum. Confirm the ordered standard edition and material certificate.

Mechanical properties — supplier grade table

A537Thickness mmYield MpaTensile Strength MpaElongation %
Level 1≤ 65345485-62022
65-100310450-585-
100-150--18
Level 2≤ 65415550-69022
65-100380515-65520
100-150315485-620-
Level 3≤ 65380550-69022
66-100345515-65520
101-150275485-620-

Product-matched supplier reference. Heat treatment, thickness and test orientation must match the purchase specification.

A537 — physical properties

Physical PerformanceMetricImperial
Density7.80g/cc0.282 lb/in³

Typical reference density, not a guaranteed mechanical acceptance value.

ASTM A515 grades 60 / 65 / 70

A515 — carbon maximum by plate thickness

Thickness (mm)Grade 60 / 415 C max. %Grade 65 / 450 C max. %Grade 70 / 485 C max. %
≤25.24.28.31
>25–50.27.31.33
>50–100.29.33.35
>100–200.31.33.35
>200.31.33.35

ASTM A515/A515M-17 (2022); heat and product analysis.

A515 — remaining chemical requirements

Element / analysisGrade 60Grade 65Grade 70
Mn max., heat0.900.901.20
Mn max., product0.980.981.30
P max.0.0250.0250.025
S max.0.0250.0250.025
Si, heat0.15–0.400.15–0.400.15–0.40
Si, product0.13–0.450.13–0.450.13–0.45

Mass %. For each 0.01 percentage-point carbon reduction below maximum, Mn may increase by 0.06, up to 1.50% heat / 1.60% product analysis. These limits use the 2022 reaffirmed edition, not older supplier tables.

A515 — tensile requirements

GradeYield min. (MPa)Tensile (MPa)A200 min. (%)A50 min. (%)
60 / 415220415–5502125
65 / 450240450–5851923
70 / 485260485–6201721

Elongation adjustments follow ASTM A20/A20M.

A515 — heat treatment and inspection

ParameterRequirement
Thickness ≤50 mmNormally as rolled; normalized and/or stress relieved when ordered
Thickness >50 mmNormalized
SteelmakingKilled steel, coarse austenitic grain practice
General plate requirementsASTM A20/A20M
Coil-derived plateQualification applies only after processing into finished plate and the required tests
Ultrasonic examinationASTM A435 / A577 / A578 when the applicable supplementary requirement is ordered

A515 is for intermediate/higher-temperature pressure-vessel plate. Do not assign a universal low-temperature impact guarantee.

Surface & processing requirements

Include the downstream process in your enquiry so that the material, dimensions and surface can be reviewed together.

Cut-to-size requirementsFinal length and width, cutting method and edge condition.
Forming / fabricationDescribe the downstream forming, pressing, profiling or fabrication operation.
Finishing requirementsState whether material will be painted, coated or otherwise finished after delivery.
Plate / sheet handlingConfirm lifting method, stack height and protection of edges and surfaces.

Production & processing

Define the material and the downstream process together. Cutting, slitting or finishing requirements should form part of the order specification.

Material review

Grade, dimensions and surface requirements are checked against the enquiry.

Processing scope

Agree cutting, slitting or forming requirements and the finished product tolerances.

Order inspection

Define acceptance criteria, identification and the requested documentation.

Rolling, processing and production facilities
Rolling, processing and production facilities
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Stock & warehouse

Warehouse photographs illustrate storage and handling. For a current stock check, send the grade, dimensions and tonnage; ask for the available quantity and order-specific material photographs before purchase.

Plate and sheet stock in covered storage
Plate and sheet stock in covered storage

Quality inspection & documentation

Agree the acceptance criteria and required documents before confirming your order.

  • Material identificationGrade, standard and requested test documentation.
  • Dimensions & surfaceThickness, width, finish and agreed tolerances.
  • Order documentsProduct identification, packing list and inspection scope.
Quality requirements
Coordinate measuring equipment
Coordinate measuring equipment
Ultrasonic thickness measurement
Ultrasonic thickness measurement
Hardness testing
Hardness testing
Tensile testing equipment
Tensile testing equipment
Chemical analysis laboratory
Chemical analysis laboratory
Metallographic examination
Metallographic examination

Packaging & shipment

Tell us how the material will be transported, unloaded and stored. Specify moisture protection, edge protection, package weight and destination with your enquiry.

Protective packing, loading and export shipment
Protective packing, loading and export shipment
ProtectionMoisture barrier, edge protection and surface protection as agreed.
Unit weightSpecify the coil or bundle weight for your unloading equipment.
IdentificationProduct, grade, dimensions and order reference on the agreed packing list.
DeliveryConfirm destination, transport method and delivery terms in the quotation.

Material test reports & order documents

Use the document types below to define your quality requirements. Ask Alex or Anna which documents apply to the selected material; document type and inspection scope should be agreed before order confirmation.

Material test reportHeat or coil number, ordered grade, chemical composition and mechanical test results.
Inspection documentSpecify the required EN 10204 document type and inspection scope in the enquiry.
Conformity documentsRequest an original copy showing the issuing body, holder, number, applicable scope and validity.
Discuss required documents

Frequently asked questions

What information is needed for an ASTM A516 plate RFQ?

State the standard and edition, grade, thickness, plate width and length, quantity and delivery condition. Include any specified impact testing, ultrasonic examination, inspection-document type and material traceability requirements. Confirm the full inspection and processing scope before ordering.

Why must the grade or class be stated for pressure vessel plate?

A standard number alone may cover several grades or classes with different requirements. Keep the complete designation from the project specification and match the chemistry, strength, heat treatment and test conditions to that designation.

Which documents should be requested for pressure vessel plate?

Identify the required inspection document and any project-specific certificates at the enquiry stage. Agree heat-number traceability, material test results and additional test reports so the supplied documents can be matched to the ordered plates and specification.

How are minimum order and lead time confirmed?

Send your grade, size, tonnage and required delivery date. Ask for separate confirmation of stock availability, any production or processing time, and the dispatch date. Transit time depends on destination and shipment terms; the agreed quotation should state the minimum quantity and schedule.

What documents should I request?

List the required material test report, inspection document type and any third-party inspection in your enquiry. Ask which documents apply to your selected material and agree their scope before ordering. A general company certificate does not replace the material test results for the supplied heat or coil.

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