ASTM A 516 GR70 high-quality carbon steel plate

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Pressure Steel Plate ASTM A516 GR 70

ASTM A516 standard specification for pressure vessel plates, carbon steel for moderate and lower- temperature service.

ASTM A 516 GR70 Steel plate material is carbon steel plate which is used for pressure vessel. ASTM A516 GR70 plates 40mm and under in thickness is normally supplied in the as-rolled condition.

The plates may be ordered normalized or stress relieved, or both. ASTM A516 grade plates over 40mm in thickness shall be normalized.

 

Our A516 GR70 steel plate for pressure vessels and boilers meets ASTM A516 Grade 70 standards, offering exceptional strength, weldability, and reliability at competitive A516 GR70 carbon steel plate prices. Whether you need A516 GR70 carbon steel bulk orders or custom solutions, GNEE steel provides fast delivery, certified quality, and comprehensive export services.
If you also need ASTM A516 GR60, we also can provide this grade.

 

A516 GR70 Key Features

 

  • High Tensile Strength: Supports demanding applications with 485–620 MPa tensile strength.
  • Weldability: Ideal for fabricating complex structures like pressure vessels and boilers.
  • Low-Temperature Performance: Reliable at temperatures as low as -46°C.
  • Certified Quality: Third-party inspections (SGS, TUV, BV, ABS) and mill test certificates (MTC) for traceability.
  • Export Expertise: Seamless logistics for global markets, ensuring timely delivery.

 

Technical Specs for A516 Grade 70 Pressure Vessel Plates specification

 

Items

Range

Notes

Thickness

6 mm - 200 mm

Available in increments to suit applications like pressure vessels and boilers. Thicker plates (up to 200 mm) are suitable for heavy-duty A516 Gr 70 material applications.

Width

1500 mm - 4000 mm

Standard widths range from 1500 mm to 2500 mm, with custom widths up to 4000 mm available upon request for A 516 Gr 70 projects.

Length

3000 mm - 18000 mm

Lengths up to 12000 mm are common, with extended lengths up to 18000 mm for specialized ASTM A516 Gr 70 fabrications.

 

GNEE steel is specialized in supplying ASTM A516 steel plate in ASTM A516 grade 70. For more information of ASTM A516 GR.70 steel sheets, please check them in following:

 

Chemical Composition of ASTM A516 Grade 70

 

   
Carbon (C) %
12.5mm or less
12.5 - 50mm
50 - 100mm
100 - 200mm
> 200mm
0.27
0.28
0.30
0.31
0.31

Manganese (Mn)

%
12.5mm or less
• Heat Analysis :
• Product Analysis :

Over 12.5mm
• Heat Analysis :
• Product Analysis :

0.85-1.20
0.79-1.30


0.85-1.20
0.79-1.30

Phosphorus (P)

%
(max) 0.035

Sulphur (S)

%
(max) 0.035

Silicon (Si)

%
• Heat Analysis :
• Product Analysis :
0.15-0.40
0.13-0.45

 

Mechanical Properties of ASTM A516 Grade 70

 

Description Grade 70
Tensile strength (ksi) 70-90
Tensile strength (MPa) 485-620
Yield strength (ksi) 38
Yield strength (MPa) 260
Elongation in 200mm (min)(%) 17
Elongation in 50mm (min) (%) 21
Thickness (max)(mm) 205

 

Application of Pressure steel plate ASTM A516 GR 70

Pressure Steel Plate ASTM A516 GR 70

ASTM A516GR70 steel plate is versatile, meeting the needs of various industries:

  • Pressure Vessels: Widely used for ASTM A516GR70 steel sheet for pressure vessels in oil, gas, and petrochemical sectors due to its high strength and toughness.
  • Boilers: Preferred for ASTM A516GR.70 steel material for boilers, offering excellent heat resistance and durability.
  • Storage Tanks: Suitable for large-scale storage of liquids and gases.
  • Industrial Equipment: Applied in heat exchangers, pipelines, and structural components for energy and manufacturing projects.
  • Marine Industry: Used in ASTM A516GR70 carbon steel plate for marine industry applications requiring robust materials.

 

ASTM A516 GR 70 Equivalent Grades

 

ASME

ASTM

DIN 17155

EN 10028

BS1501

     

Name

Number

 

SA516Gr60

A516Gr60

HII

P265GH

1.0425

161 430A

SA516Gr65

A516Gr65

17Mn4

P295GH

1.0481

 

SA516Gr70

A516Gr70

 

P355GH

 

224-490 A & B

 

FAQs About ASTM A516GR.70 Material steel

 

a. What is ASTM A516GR70 used for?

A516GR70 steel plateis primarily used for A516GR70 steel plate for pressure vessels and A516GR70 steel plate for boilers, offering high strength and toughness in petrochemical, energy, and marine applications.

 

b. How does ASTM A516GR.70 compare to ASTM A516GR60?

A516GR70 offers higher tensile and yield strength than A516GR60 pressure vessel steel, making it suitable for higher-pressure environments while maintaining similar weldability.

 

c. Are certifications provided?

Yes, GNEEsteel provides mill test certificates (MTC) with all A516 GR 70 steel plates, ensuring compliance with A516GR70 steel plate ASTM standards.


d. Can GNEE steel handle bulk orders?

Absolutely. With over 5,000 tons in stock, we specialize in A516GR70 carbon steel bulk orders for global projects, with fast delivery and competitive pricing.

 

Reach out to us

If you want to learn more about GNEE's products, you can send an email to alloy@gneesteelgroup.com. We are more than happy to assist you.

 

Grades Of Pressure Vessel Plates Supplied By GNEE
ASTM ASTM A202/A202M ASTM A202 Grade A ASTM A202 Grade B    
ASTM A203/A203M ASTM A203 Grade A ASTM A203 Grade B ASTM A203 Grade D ASTM A203 Grade E
ASTM A203 Grade F      
ASTM A204/A204M ASTM A204 Grade A ASTM A204 Grade B ASTM A204 Grade C  
ASTM A285/A285M ASTM A285 Grade A ASTM A285 Grade B ASTM A285 Grade C  
ASTM A299/A299M ASTM A299 Grade A ASTM A299 Grade B    
ASTM A302/A302M ASTM A302 Grade A ASTM A302 Grade B ASTM A302 Grade C ASTM A302 Grade D
ASTM A387/A387M ASTM A387 Grade 5 Class1 ASTM A387 Grade 5 Class2 ASTM A387 Grade 11 Class1 ASTM A387 Grade 11 Class2
ASTM A387 Grade 12 Class1 ASTM A387 Grade 12 Class2 ASTM A387 Grade 22 Class1 ASTM A387 Grade 22 Class2
ASTM A515/A515M ASTM A515 Grade 60 ASTM A515 Grade 65 ASTM A515 Grade 70  
ASTM A516/A516M ASTM A516 Grade 55 ASTM A516 Grade 60 ASTM A516 Grade 65 ASTM A516 Grade 70
ASTM A517/A517M ASTM A517 Grade A ASTM A517 Grade B ASTM A517 Grade E ASTM A517 Grade F
ASTM A517 Grade P ASTM A517 Grade J    
ASTM A533/A533M ASTM A533 Grade A Class1 ASTM A533 Grade B Class1 ASTM A533 Grade C Class1 ASTM A533 Grade D Class1
ASTM A533 Grade A Class2 ASTM A533 Grade B Class2 ASTM A533 Grade C Class2 ASTM A533 Grade D Class2
ASTM A533 Grade A Class3 ASTM A533 Grade B Class3 ASTM A533 Grade C Class3 ASTM A533 Grade D Class3
ASTM A537/A537M ASTM A537 Class1 ASTM A537 Class2 ASTM A537 Class3  
ASTM A612/A612M ASTM A612      
ASTM A662/A662M ASTM A662 Grade A ASTM A662 Grade B ASTM A662 Grade C  
EN EN10028-2 EN10028-2 P235GH EN10028-2 P265GH EN10028-2 P295GH EN10028-2 P355GH
EN10028-2 16MO3      
EN10028-3 EN10028-3 P275N EN10028-3 P275NH EN10028-3 P275NL1 EN10028-3 P275NL2
EN10028-3 P355N EN10028-3 P355NH EN10028-3 P355NL1 EN10028-3 P355NL2
EN10028-3 P460N EN10028-3 P460NH EN10028-3 P460NL1 EN10028-3 P460NL2
EN10028-5 EN10028-5 P355M EN10028-5 P355ML1 EN10028-5 P355ML2 EN10028-5 P420M
EN10028-5 P420ML1 EN10028-5 P420ML2 EN10028-5 P460M EN10028-5 P460ML1
EN10028-5 P460ML2      
EN10028-6 EN10028-6 P355Q EN10028-6 P460Q EN10028-6 P500Q EN10028-6 P690Q
EN10028-6 P355QH EN10028-6 P460QH EN10028-6 P500QH EN10028-6 P690QH
EN10028-6 P355QL1 EN10028-6 P460QL1 EN10028-6 P500QL1 EN10028-6 P690QL1
EN10028-6 P355QL2 EN10028-6 P460QL2 EN10028-6 P500QL2 EN10028-6 P690QL2
JIS JIS G3115 JIS G3115 SPV235 JIS G3115 SPV315 JIS G3115 SPV355 JIS G3115 SPV410
JIS G3115 SPV450 JIS G3115 SPV490    
JIS G3103 JIS G3103 SB410 JIS G3103 SB450 JIS G3103 SB480 JIS G3103 SB450M
JIS G3103 SB480M      
GB GB713 GB713 Q245R GB713 Q345R GB713 Q370R GB713 12Cr1MoVR
GB713 12Cr2Mo1R GB713 13MnNiMoR GB713 14Cr1MoR GB713 15CrMoR
GB713 18MnMoNbR      
GB3531 GB3531 09MnNiDR GB3531 15MnNiDR GB3531 16MnDR  
DIN DIN 17155 DIN 17155 HI DIN 17155 HII DIN 17155 10CrMo910 DIN 17155 13CrMo44
DIN 17155 15Mo3 DIN 17155 17Mn4 DIN 17155 19Mn6