Carbon Steel Boiler Plate ASTM A516 Grade 70

Carbon Steel Boiler Plate (Pressure Vessel Quality)

Boiler Plate (or PVQ Plate) is a high-quality carbon steel plate intended primarily for service in welded pressure vessels where moderate to lower temperature notch toughness is important. We supply premium grades that meet global safety standards.

Standards & Grades:

  • ASTM A516 / ASME SA516 Grade 70: The most widely used grade for moderate to lower-temperature service. It offers an excellent combination of strength, weldability, and toughness.
  • Normalized Condition: Many of our thicker plates are supplied in the normalized condition to ensure finer grain structure and improved impact resistance.

Specifications:

  • Thickness: 6.0 mm – 50.0 mm (Thicker plates upon request)
  • Standard Size: 5' x 20' (1524 x 6096 mm) – Reduces welding seams for large tanks.
  • Standard: ASTM / ASME (Dual Certified available)

Applications:

  • Boilers and Pressure Vessels
  • Oil & Gas Storage Tanks
  • Heat Exchangers and Pipe Fittings

Trinity Dynamic supplies ASME SA516 Gr.70 Plates with full Mill Test Certificates. CNC Flame/Plasma cutting services are available to meet your specifications.

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Why Choose ASME SA516 Grade 70 Boiler Plate?

For safety-critical applications like pressure vessels, using standard structural steel (like SS400/A36) is risky due to potential failure under pressure. SA516 Grade 70 is specifically engineered to handle high tensile stress and maintain integrity, making it the industry standard for energy, petrochemical, and power generation sectors.

Traceability & Certificates

We understand that material traceability is crucial. All our Boiler Plates come with Mill Test Certificates (MTC) verifying chemical composition and mechanical properties, ensuring compliance with your project requirements.


Technical Specifications

Standard: ASTM A516 / ASME SA516
Grade: Grade 70 (Primary stock), Grade 60
Condition: As Rolled / Normalized (depending on thickness)

Mechanical Properties (ASTM A516 Gr.70)

Grade Tensile Strength (MPa) Yield Strength (MPa) Elongation (min %)
Grade 70 485 - 620 ≥ 260 17 - 21%
Grade 60 415 - 550 ≥ 220 21 - 25%

 

Stock Availability: Boiler Plate (A516 Gr.70)
Thickness (mm) 5' x 20' (1524 x 6096 mm) Custom Cut
6.0 - 9.0
10.0 - 12.0
15.0 - 20.0
25.0 - 50.0+
✓ = In Stock | Large format plates (20ft) available to minimize welding.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Technically, they are identical. ASME SA516 is the designation used for the Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC), ensuring the material is approved for pressure applications. Our stock is typically Dual Certified.

Yes. We offer custom cutting services using CNC Gas (Flame) and Plasma cutting machines. We can cut plates to your specific dimensions, rings, or shapes based on your CAD drawings.

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