Pressure Vessel & Boiler Plate · pressure-vessel plate for reactor and column shells, heat-exchanger shells, boiler and steam drums, LPG and ammonia storage spheres, and hydrotreater vessels
1.1 This specification covers carbon steel plates intended primarily for service in welded pressure vessels where improved notch toughness is important. 1.2 Plates under this specification are available in four grades having different strength levels as follows: Grade Strength Levels Grade U.S. [SI] Tensile Strength, ksi [MPa] 55 [380]55–75 [380–515] 60 [415]60–80 [415–550] 65 [450]65–85 [450–585] 70 [485]70–90 [485–620] 1.3 The maximum thickness of plates is limited only by the capacity of the composition to meet…
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| Elements | Grade 65 [Grade 450] |
|---|---|
| Carbon, max | Carbon, max |
| Carbon, max.A,B / ½ in. [12.5 mm] and under | 0.24 |
| Carbon, max.A,B / Over ½ in. to 2 in. [12.5 to 50 mm], incl | 0.26 |
| Carbon, max.A,B / Over 2 in. to 4 in. [50 to 100 mm], incl | 0.28 |
| Carbon, max.A,B / Over 4 to 8 in. [100 to 200 mm], incl | 0.29 |
| Carbon, max.A,B / Over 8 in. [200 mm] | 0.29 |
| Manganese:C / ½ in. [12.5 mm] and under: / Heat analysis | 0.85–1.20 |
| Manganese:C / ½ in. [12.5 mm] and under: / Product analysis | 0.79–1.30 |
| Manganese:C / Over ½ in. [12.5 mm]: / Heat analysis | 0.85–1.20 |
| Manganese:C / Over ½ in. [12.5 mm]: / Product analysis | 0.79–1.30 |
| Phosphorus, max | 0.025 |
| Sulfur, max | 0.025 |
| Silicon: / Heat analysis | 0.15–0.40 |
| Silicon: / Product analysis | 0.13–0.45 |
Limits as specified in ASME SA-516/SA-516M. Where the standard sets different values by thickness or product analysis, each band is shown separately.
| Property | 65 [450] |
|---|---|
| Tensile strength, ksi [MPa] | 65–85 [450–585] |
| Yield strength, min.A ksi [MPa] | 35 [240] |
| Elongation in 8 in. [200 mm], min, %B | 19 |
| Elongation in 2 in. [50 mm], min, %B | 23 |
Mechanical requirements for the thickness ranges shown. Impact testing is carried out at the temperature specified for the grade.
SA516 Gr.65 is normally specified for reactor and column shells, heat-exchanger shells, boiler and steam drums, LPG and ammonia storage spheres, and hydrotreater vessels.
We supply it cut to size by plasma, laser or waterjet, with edges machined or flame-cut to your drawing, and can deliver in the heat-treatment condition your fabrication procedure requires.
Supplied in the heat-treatment condition the standard requires for the grade — as-rolled, normalized, normalized and tempered, or quenched and tempered. Simulated post-weld heat treatment can be carried out and reported before shipment.
Mill test certificate to EN 10204 3.1 / 3.2; Ultrasonic testing to EN 10160 (S1–S3) or ASTM A578; HIC to NACE TM0284 and SSC to NACE TM0177; Simulated post-weld heat treatment (PWHT) on request; Third-party inspection by SGS, BV, TÜV or Intertek
Seaworthy packing — bottom skids, steel strapping, VCI film and edge protection — is standard for sea freight. Container loading plans with piece weights are issued before shipment.
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