Difference between SPV315 and SPV490 steel plate

Jan 19, 2026 Leave a message

SPV315 and SPV490 are Japanese standard (JIS G3115) pressure vessel steel plates, with 'SPV' indicating they're for boilers/pressure vessels and the number representing minimum yield strength (315 MPa for SPV315, 490 MPa for SPV490); they offer good weldability, specified tensile strength ranges, and are used in applications like reactors, heat exchangers, and storage tanks, with SPV490 being the higher strength grade.

 

Chemical Composition

 

SPV315Chemical Composition

Grade

The Element Max (%)

C

Si

Mn

P

S

SPV315

0.18

0.55

1.60

0.030

0.030

 

SPV490Chemical Composition

Grade

The Element Max (%)

C

Si

Mn

P

S

SPV490

0.18

0.75

1.60

0.030

0.030

 

Mechanical Property

 

Grade

 

SPV315 Mechanical Property

Thickness

Yield

Tensile

Elongation

SPV315

mm

Min Mpa

Mpa

Min %

6-50

315

490-610

16%

50-100

295

490-610

20%

100-200

275

490-610

23%

 

Grade

 

SPV490 Mechanical Property

Thickness

Yield

Tensile

Elongation

SPV490

mm

Min Mpa

Mpa

Min %

6-50

490

610-740

18%

50-100

470

610-740

25%

100-200

450

610-740

19%

 

Key Characteristics:

Standard: JIS G3115.

Type: Hot-rolled steel plates for boilers and pressure vessels.

SPV315: Minimum Yield Strength of 315 MPa (for thicknesses ≤ 50mm) and Tensile Strength of 490-610 MPa.

SPV490: Minimum Yield Strength of 490 MPa and Tensile Strength of 610-740 MPa, making it the higher strength option.

Composition: Controlled carbon, manganese, silicon, phosphorus, and sulfur content, with a specified Carbon Equivalent (CEQ).

Applications:

Petroleum, chemical, and power generation industries.

Manufacturing of reactors, heat exchangers, spherical tanks, and high-pressure pipes.