SA387/A387 Pressure Vessel Plate
The A387/SA387 steel sheet specification refers to six grades of alloy steel plates for high temperature applications, categorized by chromium and molybdenum content. 11 and 12 grades have similar chemical compositions and can be used for welded pressure vessels and industrial boilers, which are mainly used in the oil and gas and petrochemical industries, and are generally used for the transportation of high-temperature mediums. 5 and 9 grades of plates are alloyed with chromium and molybdenum to provide good corrosion and heat resistance, which is required by the sour oil and gas industry. The alloying elements chromium and molybdenum in grades 5 and 9 provide good corrosion and heat resistance, which is required by the sour oil and gas industry.
GNEE offers a wide range of sizes of A387/SA387 steel plate for pressure vessel manufacturers and the oil and gas industry. If you are interested in A387/SA387 pressure vessel quality steel plate or any other pressure vessel steel products, please contact us now for the latest price!
Overview of SA387 / A387 Pressure Vessel Plates
SA387 / A387 plates are chromium-molybdenum (Cr-Mo) alloy steels specifically engineered for high-temperature and high-pressure service conditions.
They are widely used in:
- Petrochemical and refinery pressure vessels
- Hydrogenation reactors
- High-temperature heat exchangers
- Steam and gas processing units
These plates provide excellent creep resistance, tensile strength, and toughness, making them the material of choice for engineers and procurement specialists worldwide.
GNEE factory producing high-grade Cr-Mo pressure vessel plates.
Compliance with International Standards
Our SA387 / A387 plates are fully compliant with international codes, including:
- ASME SA387 / ASTM A387
- ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (Section II)
- Optional third-party inspection per EN 10204 3.1 / 3.2 standards
This ensures that your equipment meets both project-specific and regulatory requirements, whether in the Middle East, Latin America, Africa, or Asia-Pacific regions.
SA387/A387 boiler steel plate chemical composition
| GR. 2 | GR. 12 | GR. 11 | GR. 22 | GR. 22L | GR. 21 | GR. 21L | GR. 5 | GR. 9 | GR. 91* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 0.05-0.21 | 0.05-0.17 | 0.05-0.17 | 0.05-0.15 | 0.10 | 0.05-0.15 | 0.10 | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.08-0.12 |
| Mn | 0.55-0.80 | 0.40-0.65 | 0.40-0.65 | 0.30-0.60 | 0.30-0.60 | 0.30-0.60 | 0.30-0.60 | 0.30-0.60 | 0.30-0.60 | 0.30-0.60 |
| P | 0.025 | 0.025 | 0.025 | 0.025 | 0.025 | 0.025 | 0.025 | 0.025 | 0.025 | 0.020 |
| S | 0.025 | 0.025 | 0.025 | 0.025 | 0.025 | 0.025 | 0.025 | 0.025 | 0.025 | 0.010 |
| Si | 0.15-0.40 | 0.15-0.40 | 0.50-0.80 | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.50 | 1.00 | 0.20-0.50 |
| Cr | 0.50-0.80 | 0.80-1.15 | 1.00-1.50 | 2.00-2.50 | 2.00-2.50 | 2.75-3.25 | 2.75-3.25 | 4.00-6.00 | 8.00-10.00 | 8.00-9.50 |
| Mo | 0.45-0.60 | 0.45-0.60 | 0.45-0.65 | 0.90-1.10 | 0.90-1.10 | 0.90-1.10 | 0.90-1.10 | 0.45-0.65 | 0.90-1.10 | 0.85-1.05 |
| V | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.04 | 0.18-0.25 |
Why Cr-Mo?
Chromium improves high-temperature strength, while molybdenum enhances resistance to hydrogen attack, essential for refinery and petrochemical applications.
Tensile Requirements For Class 1 steel boiler plate
| GRADE | TENSILE (MPA) | YIELD (MPA) | ELONG. (50MM) | REDUC'N OF AREA* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2, 12 | 380 - 550 | 230 min | 22% min | - |
| 11 | 415 - 585 | 240 min | 22% min | - |
| 22, 21, 5, 9 | 415 - 585 | 205 min | 18% min | 40% min |
| 21L, 22L | 415 - 585 | 205 min | 18% min | 40% min |
Tensile Requirements For Class 2 steel pressure vessel steel plate
| GRADE | TENSILE (MPA) | YIELD (MPA) | ELONG. (50 MM) | REDUC'N OF AREA* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 485 - 620 | 310 min | 22% min | - |
| 11 | 515 - 690 | 310 min | 22% min | - |
| 12 | 450 - 585 | 275 min | 22% min | - |
| 22, 21, 5, 9 | 515 - 690 | 310 min | 18% min | 40% min |
| 91 | 585 - 760 | 415 min | 18% min | - |
Grade Selection & Project Recommendations
GNEE guides clients on appropriate grade selection based on temperature, pressure, and service conditions:
- Grade 11 – suitable for moderate high-temperature pressure vessels
- Grade 22 – ideal for higher temperature and hydrogen service conditions
- Grade 5 / 9 – available for specialized applications
Our engineering team provides expert consultation, ensuring that bulk buyers and procurement managers select the best material for their project requirements.
Manufacturing & Quality Assurance
All GNEE SA387 / A387 plates are manufactured under strict quality control:
- Steelmaking: EAF / LF / VD process
- Heat treatment: Normalizing + tempering (N+T)
- Thickness range: 8 mm – 250 mm (customizable)
- Width: up to 2,500 mm; length: up to 12,000 mm
- Inspection: UT, MT, PMI, dimensional checks
We follow ISO 9001 quality management and can provide full test certificates and mill certificates for all shipments.
Export & Logistics Capabilities
GNEE specializes in bulk export to global B2B clients, including wholesalers and procurement companies. Key features:
- Export packing: seaworthy crates, protective anti-rust coating
- Documentation: mill test certificates, inspection reports, customs clearance documents
- Delivery: reliable sea freight and logistics for long-distance projects in the Middle East, Africa, Latin America, and Asia-Pacific
We ensure your SA387 / A387 plates arrive safely and on schedule, ready for immediate use in high-demand projects.
Applications by Region
GNEE has successfully supplied SA387 / A387 plates to multiple regions:
- Middle East: UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain – refinery and petrochemical plants
- Latin America: Ecuador, Peru, Venezuela – pressure vessels and hydrogenation units
- Africa: Nigeria, Ghana – chemical and power generation projects
- Asia-Pacific: Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand, Brunei, Australia – industrial boilers and high-temperature reactors
- Central Asia / Russia: Kazakhstan, Russia – oil, gas, and power plants
Our global experience ensures local compliance, engineering guidance, and export reliability.
Why Choose GNEE?
Experience: Over 15 years supplying Cr-Mo alloy plates for high-temperature, high-pressure vessels
Expertise: Engineering support for material selection and project design
Authority: Compliant with ASTM, ASME, ISO, and EN standards
Trustworthiness: Third-party inspected, fully certified, export-ready
We specialize in bulk supply for wholesalers, procurement companies, and B2B exporters, providing consistent quality, competitive pricing, and professional service.
Conclusion
For SA387 / A387 Pressure Vessel Plates suitable for refineries, petrochemical units, hydrogenation, and high-temperature applications, GNEE is your trusted global supplier.
Contact GNEE today to discuss bulk orders, technical specifications, and project requirements. Ensure your high-temperature pressure vessels meet international standards with our premium Cr-Mo alloy plates.
What is A387 grade 11 material?
ASME SA387 Grade 11 Class 2 (ASTM A387 Grade 11 CL2) is a specification for chromium-molybdenum alloy steel plates intended for use in elevated temperature applications, commonly associated with pressure vessels and heat exchangers.
What is SA 387 GR 11 Cl 2 equivalent material?
ASME SA387
Sa 387 Gr 11 Equivalent Material is the ASME SA387 in the US markets with the European Union having modules in 13CrMoSi5-5 grade. The Sa 387 Gr 11 Cl 2 Equivalent Material is the SA387-11-2 of the ASME and ASTM standard.
What temperature is SA 387 GR 11?
In the lower end of the temperature range SA 387 Gr 11 (1150 °F min tempering temperature) , and SA 387 Gr 22 (1250 °F min tempering temperature) are used. These grades can be specified in either class 1 or 2 and can also be provided in the Normalized & Tempered or Quenched and Tempered.
What is the difference between SA 387 Grade 11 CL 1 and Class 2?
The difference between SA 387 Grade 11 Class 1 and Class 2 Plate lies in their mechanical properties. However, they both have the same chemical composition. The tensile strength and yield strength of class 2 material is higher than that of class 1, whereas the elongation for class 1 is higher compared to class 2.
What is the difference between SA 516 GR 70 and SA 387 GR 11?
Compared to carbon steel plates, SA 387 Gr 11 plates offer superior corrosion and oxidation resistance while maintaining good tensile and yield strength. Compared to SA 516 Gr 70 plates, SA 387 Gr 11 plates have better resistance to oxidation and corrosion, making them a better choice for high-temperature environments.
Custom Steel Plate Rolling & Cylinder Fabrication | Cost-Effective Solutions From China
Relying on many first-class equipment, such as CNC Shearing machine, Press Brake machine, Straightening machine, Roll Bending machine, Flat Bar Machine, Deburring machine etc, GNEE STEEL could provide various semi-productsand extensive forming services to customers.
GNEE STEEL PROCESSING
1.CTL & SL SERVICE (141 SETS)
Currently, GNEE STEEL has imported manyadvanced CTL/SL equipment from Italy and Korea and could provide customized CTL/SL services from cold rolled stainless steel and carbon steel to hot rolled stainless steel and carbon steel as well as strips and ultra-wide sheet.
CTL FACILITIES
Max Length:16500mm
Max Width:2200mm
Max Thickness:25.4mm
Max Yield Strength:1500Mpa
SL FACILITIES
Max Width:2200mm
Max Thickness:18mm
Max slit Quantity:31
Max Yield Strength:1200Mpa
2.CUTTING SERVICE
GNEE STEEL imported lots of advanced cutting machines from Germany, Sweden, America and Japan, including plasmas cutting machine, water jet cutting machine, laser cutting machine, flame cutting machine and saw machine. In order to meet customers' diversified needs, GNEE STEEL also adopts nest working multi-cutting methods and intensive production to improve production capacity and save costs for the customers.
Laser Cutting Machine
Max Cutting Length:40,000mm
Max Width:4,600mm
Max Thickness:100mm
Flame Cutting Machine
Max Cutting Length:40,000mm
Max Width:8,000mm
Max Thickness:500mm
Plasmas Cutting Machine
Max Cutting Length:30,000mm
Max Width:5,000mm
Max Thickness:100mm
Water-jet Cutting
Max Cutting Length:12,000mm
Max Width:4,010mm
Max Thickness:250mm
3.FORMING SERVICE
Steel Plate Roll Bending
Maximum Rolling Thickness: up to 200mm
Maximum Width: 4200mm
Automatic Bending Machine-Press Brake
Max Bending Capability:3000Ton
Max Bending Length:15,000mm
Expert in Bending High-Strength & Wear-Resistant Steels
Punching Machine
Max Width:3,070mm
Max Thickness:8mm
Max Pressure:250t
BEVELING SERVICE
GNEE STEEL beveling platform has edge milling machine, edge planer, flame / plasma groove cutting machine, flame groove cutting robot, desktop chamfering machine, gantry planerand other advanced equipment to provide customers with parts prefabrication services,daily processing of V-type, Y-type, X-type and U-type grooves, and guarantee subsequent processes such as welding and assembly of products.
Milling：
Max Cutting Length:18,000mm
Max Width:4500mm
Max Thickness:120mm
Beveling:
Max Length:16,000mm
Max Thickness:80mm
MACHINING SERVICE
GNEE STEEL owns CNC Portal-type Boring and Milling machine,CNC Floor-type Boring and Milling machine, Vertical Precision 5-axis Milling Machine, Portal-type Planer, Vertical Lathe, Cylindical Grinding machine, Hydraulic Planer and CNC Lathe and could provide fine machining of large spare parts and structural parts for customers.
Gantry Type Boring & Milling Maching Center
Max Length:48000mm
Max Width:12500mm
Max Height:8000mm
Max Diameter:10500mm
Deep-hole Drilling Equipment
Max Driling Depth:1,100mm
Max Bore Diameter:φ80mm
Max Diametar:φ4,500mm
MMulti-hole Drilling Equipment
Max Length:13,000mm
Max Width:10,000mm
Max Bore Diameter:φ105mm
Max Drilling Depth:250mm
Floor Boring And Milling Machine
Max Length:24,000mm
Max Height:8,000mm
Turntable Dimensions:9x5m
Vertical Lathe
Max Height:6,000mm
Max Diametar:φ22,00mm
Automated Edge Milling Machine
The Automated Edge Milling Machine is a leading product in heavy-duty milling equipment. It is primarily used for weld groove preparation (beveling) on large-format plates made of stainless steel, carbon steel, and special steel grades. It can process plates with a maximum thickness of up to 90mm, a length of 16 meters, and a width of 4 meters.
It is equipped with dual milling units and a fully automatic milling cutter head changing system, enabling automated 4-edge beveling. Its standout feature is the profiling technology used when milling wavy plates and irregularly shaped products, which ensures absolute consistency of the groove after milling.
Utilizing specially designed milling cutter heads, it can execute highly difficult and complex groove profiles in a single pass.
Materials: Plain carbon steel, pressure vessel steel, wear-resistant steel, high-strength steel, stainless steel, nickel-based alloys, etc.
Width: 1200 - 4200 mm
Length: 5800 - 16000 mm
Thickness: 5 - 90 mm
Weight: Up to 35 tons
This edge milling machine is the world's premier automated bevel milling equipment. With its excellent structural design and advanced data algorithms, it achieves full automation from plate detection to the actual milling process, significantly improving processing efficiency while guaranteeing high precision.
- Processing Accuracy
Length accuracy: ±1mm when L < 10m; ±2mm when L > 10m;
Width accuracy: ±1mm;
Diagonal accuracy: ±2mm;
Root face accuracy (blunt edge): ±1mm for Y-grooves; +0.5mm for X-grooves.
- Processing Efficiency
The processing efficiency is more than 10 times that of conventional edge milling or edge planing equipment.
HEAT TREATMENT
Heat Treatment Furnace
Max Furnace Size:36x12x13.5m
Max Rated Temperature:1100℃
Max Loading Capacity:800t
Heat Treatment of Pressure Vessels
Heat Treatment of Mining Equipment
Heat Treatment of Tube Sheet
Heat Treatment of Pressure Vessel Head
Case : Steel Plates Supply for 100,000m³ Full Containment Ammonia Storage Tank Project
GNEE STEEL is currently participating in the procurement phase of a 100,000m³ full containment ammonia storage tank project, supplying high-quality steel plates for critical tank components. Due to the corrosive nature of ammonia and the risk of Ammonia Stress Corrosion Cracking (SCC), the project requires strict metallurgical control of materials according to EN 10028-3 standards.
One of the most important technical requirements of this project is the strict limitation of the actual Yield Strength (Re) for all NL2 grade materials. To prevent SCC risks in ammonia storage environments, the actual yield strength must not exceed 390 MPa, regardless of the nominal values specified in the standard or plate thickness ranges. This requirement places higher demands on steelmaking process control, heat treatment stability, and material testing.
Raw high-strength steel plates ready for the 100,000 m³ full containment ammonia storage tank production
Project Materials and Technical Requirements
The project mainly uses P355NL2 and P275NL2 normalized pressure vessel steel plates, which are widely applied in low-temperature storage tanks due to their excellent toughness and weldability.
Key technical specifications include:
- Material grades: P355NL2 and P275NL2 (Normalized)
- Yield strength: Standard minimum / Maximum limited to 390 MPa
- Hardness: ≤ 225 HBW in base material
- Impact testing: Charpy-V notch test at -50°C, minimum 27J
- Certification: EN 10204 3.1 certificate, with optional 3.2 certification
These strict requirements ensure that the steel plates maintain stable mechanical properties and high resistance to ammonia-induced stress corrosion during long-term operation.
Precision rolling and forming of steel plates into curved sections for the 100,000 m³ ammonia storage tank.
Project Plate Quantities and Thickness Distribution
The total steel demand for this ammonia storage tank project is several thousand tons, mainly distributed across different tank sections:
P355NL2 – Inner & Outer Tank Shell Plates
- Lower shell courses: 50 mm thickness – approx. 2,000 tons
- Middle shell courses: 25 mm thickness – approx. 1,400 tons
- Upper shell courses: 10 mm thickness – approx. 500 tons
P275NL2 – Tank Bottom Plates
- Thickness: 10–15 mm – approx. 750 tons
P275NL2 – Suspended Roof Structure
- Thickness: 5–8 mm – approx. 180 tons
S275JR – Outer Roof (Ambient Structure)
- Thickness: 10 mm – approx. 450 tons
To improve tank fabrication efficiency and reduce circumferential welds, the project also requires wide steel plates to minimize welding joints, which helps reduce the potential risk of SCC in ammonia service conditions.
Formed steel segments wrapped and racked for protection, ready for 100,000 m³ ammonia storage tank assembly.
GNEE STEEL provides high-precision steel plate rolling and cylinder fabrication solutions for tank manufacturers worldwide. Send us your plate specifications or fabrication drawings for a fast quotation.
| TYPE | GRADE | SPECIFICATIONS |
| Carbon Steel / Low Alloy Coil | Q235A/B/C/D/Q355B(Q345B)/C/D/E/SS400/SAPH400-C/ASTMA283Grade C |
0.7~2.0*1250/1500mm*C 2.3~19.5*1250/1500/1800/2000mm*C |
| Medium Heavy Plate | Q235B/Q355B(Q345B)/C/D/E | 6.0-200x150mm-4000mmxL |
| Vessel Plate |
Q245R/Q345R/HP295/SA516MGR485/SA516GR70/P355NL2/P275NL2/ S275JR//SPV490/ASTM A537 Class 1/Class 2 |
2.5-120x1500mm-3000mmxL |
| High Strength Steel |
510L/610L/700L/750L/BS600MCK4/BS700MCK2/BS700MCK4/ BS960E/BWELDY700QL2/L4/BWELDY960QL4/HG60D/70D/785D/ Q460D/Q550D/690D/690E/TQ600MCD/TQ700MCD/S700MCD/ WYS600/700/STRENX700MCE/Q490E/Q490D |
1.2-60x 1500mm-2500mmxL |
| Patterned Steel | HQ235A|B | 1.2-60x 1500mm-2500mmxL |
| Wear-resistance Steel |
NM360/400/450/500/NM300TP/400TP/450TP/ ABREX400/450/500/B-HARD450XKY/ CREUSABRO4800/8000/EH C400LE/450LE/500LE/ |
3.0-50x1250mm-3300mmxL |
| Cold Rolled Coil | DC01/RECC/REDT/SPCC/ST12 | 0.5-3.0x1250mm-1500mmxC |
| Galvanized Plate | DC51D+AZ/DC51D+Z/DX51D+Z/SGH340+Z275/Z275/Z120/S350GD+ZM275 | 0.45-3.0x1250mm-1500mmxC |
| Pickled Coil | DD11/SPHC | 2.0-6.0x1500xC |
Stainless Steel Material and Surface Specifications
| TYPE | GRADE | THICKNESS | SURFACE |
| Austenitic | 304/304H/304L/304J1 | 0.25-150mm | 2B/BA/NO.4/8K/SB/HL/NO.1 |
| Austenitic | 321 | 0.4-80mm | 2B/BA/NO.4/8K/SB/HL/NO.1 |
| Austenitic | 316/316L/317L/316Ti | 0.3-80mm | 2B/BA/NO.4/8K/SB/HL/NO.1 |
| Austenitic | 201(J1/J2/J5) | 0.35-12mm | 2B/NO.1/1D |
| Ferrite | 430 | 0.4-3.0mm | 2B/BA/NO.4/8K/SB/HL |
| Ultra Pure Ferrite | 443 | 0.4-2.0mm | 2B |
| Ultra Pure Ferrite | 436L/439/444/441 | 0.5-3.0mm | 2B/2D |
Special Steel / Nickel Base Alloy
| TYPE | GRADE | GRADE (ASTM) | GRADE (EN) | THICKNESS |
| Heat-resistant Steel | 309S | S30908 | 1.4833 | 0.5-40mm |
| Heat-resistant Steel | 310S | S31008 | 1.4845 | 0.5-40mm |
| Duplex Stainless Steel | 2101 | S32101 | 1.4162 | 1.5-50mm |
| Duplex Stainless Steel | 2304 | S32304 | 1.4362 | 3.0-50mm |
| Duplex Stainless Steel | 2205 | S32205/S31803 | 1.4462 | 0.5-60mm |
| Duplex Stainless Steel | 2507 | S32750 | 1.4410 | 1.0-60mm |
| Super Austenitic-Steel | 904L | N08904 | 1.4539 | 0.6-50mm |
| Super Austenitic-Steel | 254SMO | S31254 | 1.4547 | 0.5-50mm |
| Super Austenitic-Steel | 1.4529 | N08926 | 1.4529 | 0.5-50mm |
| Super Austenitic-Steel | AL-6XN | N08367 | 1.4478 | 0.5-50mm |
| Nickel Base Alloy | Alloy 31 | N08031 | 1.4562 | 1.0-50mm |
| Nickel Base Alloy | 800 | N08800 | 1.4876 | 0.8-50mm |
| Nickel Base Alloy | 800H | N08810 | 1.4958 | 0.8-50mm |
| Nickel Base Alloy | 800HT | N08811 | 1.4959 | 0.8-50mm |
| Nickel Base Alloy | Alloy 28 | N08028 | 1.4563 | 1.0-20mm |
| Nickel Base Alloy | Alloy 20 | N08020 | 2.4660 | 1.0-20mm |
| Nickel Base Alloy | 825 | N08825 | 2.4858 | 0.8-40mm |
| Nickel Base Alloy | C276 | N10276 | 2.4819 | 0.5-50mm |
| Nickel Base Alloy | C22 | N06022 | 2.4602 | 1.0-50mm |
| Nickel Base Alloy | 625 | N06625 | 2.4856 | 0.8-20mm |
| Nickel Base Alloy | 400 | N04400 | 2.4360 | 1.0-20mm |
| Nickel Base Alloy | 600 | N06600 | 2.4816 | 1.0-50mm |
| Nickel Base Alloy | Pure Ni 201 | N02201 | 2.4061 | 0.5-20mm |
| Titanium | TA1 | Gr.1 | Class 1 | 0.5-50mm |
| Titanium | TA2 | Gr.2 | Class 2 | 0.5-50mm |
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