ASTM A515 steel plate is a specification for pressure vessel plates that are intended for use in moderate to high-temperature applications. This material is primarily used in the manufacturing of pressure vessels and industrial boilers, where high strength and excellent toughness are essential. It includes three grades: ASTM A515 Grade 60, Grade 65, and Grade 70.
Standard: ASTM A515/A515M
Steel Grade : A515 GR 60 (415), A515 GR 65 (450), A515 GR 70 (485)
Thickness :3mm -500mm
Width :1000mm-4000mm
Length :1000mm-18000mm
Chemical Composition Requirements
| ASTM A515 Pressure Vessel Plates | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Element | Gr. 60 | Gr. 65 | Gr. 70 | |
| C max |
t≤1" | 0.24 | 0.28 | 0.31 |
| 1"< t ≤2" | 0.27 | 0.31 | 0.33 | |
| 2"< t ≤4" | 0.29 | 0.33 | 0.35 | |
| 4"< t ≤8" | 0.31 | 0.33 | 0.35 | |
| t>8" | 0.31 | 0.33 | 0.35 | |
| Mn max |
*H.A. | 0.90 | 0.90 | 1.20 |
| *P.A. | 0.98 | 0.98 | 1.30 | |
| P | max | 0.025 | 0.025 | 0.025 |
| S | max | 0.025 | 0.025 | 0.025 |
| Si | *H.A. | 0.15–0.40 | 0.15–0.40 | 0.15–0.40 |
| *P.A. | 0.13–0.45 | 0.13–0.45 | 0.13–0.45 | |
Tensile Requirements
| ASTM A515 | *T.S. MPa [ksi] |
*Y.S. MPa [ksi] |
*EL. 8" min. % |
*EL. 2" min. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 60 | 415–550 [60–80] |
≥ 220 [≥ 32] |
21 | 25 |
| Grade 65 | 450–585 [65–85] |
≥ 240 [≥ 35] |
19 | 23 |
| Grade 70 | 485–620 [70–90] |
≥ 260 [≥ 38] |
17 | 21 |
Applications
ASTM A515 steel plates are commonly used in:
- Manufacturing of pressure vessels for the oil and gas industry.
- Construction of boilers and heat exchangers.
- Fabrication of industrial storage tanks and other pressure-sensitive equipment.
- Applications where high strength and durability are required, especially in high-temperature environments.
- In summary, ASTM A515 steel plates provide a robust and reliable solution for various applications in the pressure vessel and boiler manufacturing sectors, ensuring safety and performance in demanding conditions.
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| 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 | |||
