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Boiler Steel Plate

Boiler steel plate for steam boilers, pressure vessels, heat exchangers and high-temperature process equipment. Compare ASTM A515, EN 10028-2 and GB/T 713 grades, then specify your plate dimensions, delivery condition and inspection requirements for a factory quotation.

ASTM A515 GR.60 / 65 / 70EN 16Mo3 / P265GHGB 15CrMoR / 12Cr1MoVR
BOILER & PRESSURE EQUIPMENT ENQUIRIES

Specify your grade, service conditions and plate schedule.

Share the governing standard, design temperature, thickness, width, length, quantity and inspection scope. Our team will review the requested plate supply and documentation details.

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Boiler Steel Plate Grades & Product Specifications

Choose the grade stated in your equipment design or purchasing specification. ASTM, EN and GB grades have their own chemistry, mechanical properties, delivery conditions and inspection requirements.

ASTM A515/A515M-17(2022)

ASTM A515 Grade 60 Boiler Steel Plate

Carbon-silicon pressure-vessel plate for welded boilers and vessels in intermediate- and higher-temperature service.

60 ksi class · 415–550 MPa tensileView grade specifications
ASTM A515/A515M-17(2022)

ASTM A515 Grade 65 Boiler Steel Plate

A higher tensile-strength grade within the A515 carbon-silicon pressure-vessel plate specification.

65 ksi class · 450–585 MPa tensileView grade specifications
ASTM A515/A515M-17(2022)

ASTM A515 Grade 70 Boiler Steel Plate

The highest tensile-strength grade among the three A515 grades shown in this product range.

70 ksi class · 485–620 MPa tensileView grade specifications
EN 10028-2:2017

16Mo3 Boiler Steel Plate

Molybdenum-alloy pressure steel with specified elevated-temperature properties for boiler and pressure equipment fabrication.

Steel number 1.5415 · EN pressure steelView grade specifications
EN 10028-2:2017

P265GH Boiler Steel Plate

Non-alloy pressure-vessel steel with specified elevated-temperature properties for welded pressure equipment.

Steel number 1.0425 · EN pressure steelView grade specifications
GB/T 713.2-2023

15CrMoR Boiler Steel Plate

Chromium-molybdenum alloy pressure-vessel plate for elevated-temperature equipment and refinery applications.

Cr-Mo alloy · GB pressure equipment steelView grade specifications
GB/T 713.2-2023

12Cr1MoVR Boiler Steel Plate

Chromium-molybdenum-vanadium alloy pressure-vessel plate for high-temperature boiler and process equipment.

Cr-Mo-V alloy · GB pressure equipment steelView grade specifications
Ordering more than one grade?

Send your combined plate schedule with grade, standard edition, thickness, width, length, quantity and required delivery condition. Our team can review the list as one enquiry.

PRODUCT & GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Boiler Steel Plate Standards

Identify both the product specification and its applicable general requirements. The design code, service temperature and purchaser's inspection plan govern the final order.

ASTM / NORTH AMERICAN

ASTM A515/A515M-17(2022)

Carbon-silicon steel plate for welded boilers and pressure vessels in intermediate- and higher-temperature service. Grades 60, 65 and 70 are available under this specification.

General requirements: ASTM A20/A20M-20.

EN / EUROPEAN

EN 10028-2:2017

Flat products for pressure purposes made from non-alloy and alloy steels with specified elevated-temperature properties. Includes P265GH and 16Mo3.

General requirements: EN 10028-1:2017.

GB / CHINESE

GB/T 713.1-2023 & GB/T 713.2-2023

Part 1 defines general requirements for pressure-equipment plate and strip. Part 2 covers non-alloy and alloy steels with specified temperature properties, including the relevant Cr-Mo pressure-vessel steel family.

Standards shown are the current editions checked for this page. Confirm the edition and any ASME, PED or project-specific code requirements in the purchase order before manufacture.

GRADE COMPARISON

Compare Boiler Steel Plate Grades

Use this overview to identify the material family and its standard. Final acceptance values depend on grade, plate thickness, specimen direction, heat treatment and the ordered standard edition.

GradeProduct standardMaterial familyReference tensile strength / scope
ASTM A515 Grade 60ASTM A515/A515MCarbon-silicon steel415–550 MPa
ASTM A515 Grade 65ASTM A515/A515MCarbon-silicon steel450–585 MPa
ASTM A515 Grade 70ASTM A515/A515MCarbon-silicon steel485–620 MPa
16Mo3EN 10028-2Mo-alloy pressure steelUse EN thickness-specific table
P265GHEN 10028-2Non-alloy pressure steelUse EN thickness-specific table
15CrMoRGB/T 713.2Cr-Mo alloy pressure steelUse GB thickness-specific table
12Cr1MoVRGB/T 713.2Cr-Mo-V alloy pressure steelUse GB thickness-specific table

ASTM A515 tensile ranges are listed in the ASTM product specification. Values for EN and GB grades are linked to their thickness-specific standard tables rather than simplified into a single range.

Boiler steel plate hot rolled surface and finished plate edges
PLATE SURFACE & DIMENSIONS

Boiler Plate Surface, Thickness & Edges

Confirm nominal thickness, width, length, flatness, surface condition and edge requirements against the ordered product standard and fabrication drawing.

Plate dimensionsThickness, width, length and dimensional tolerances.
Surface conditionSurface finish and conditioning requirements stated in the order.
Edge preparationMill edge, cut edge or prepared bevel as agreed.
BOILER & PRESSURE EQUIPMENT APPLICATIONS

Boiler Steel Plate for Industrial Equipment

Specify the material according to design temperature, pressure, wall thickness, fabrication method and applicable equipment code.

Steam boiler drum and pressure equipment fabrication

Steam Boilers & Drums

Plate for boiler shells, drums, headers and related pressure-retaining components, subject to the equipment design and material specification.

Industrial shell and tube heat exchanger pressure vessel

Pressure Vessels & Heat Exchangers

Pressure-equipment plate for vessel shells, heads and heat exchanger components operating under defined temperature and pressure conditions.

POWER GENERATION

Boiler & Steam Systems

Pressure-retaining parts and fabricated components for steam generation and thermal power equipment.

REFINING & CHEMICAL

Process Equipment

Vessels, separators and heat-transfer equipment specified for elevated-temperature process service.

INDUSTRIAL FABRICATION

Pressure Equipment Manufacturing

Plate for welded equipment and fabricated assemblies produced to approved drawings and applicable codes.

PURCHASE SPECIFICATION

What to Confirm Before Ordering Boiler Plate

Send the engineering and purchasing information together so the requested grade, testing and delivery condition can be reviewed against the equipment specification.

01 / DESIGN BASIS

Service Temperature & Code

State design temperature, design pressure, governing construction code and the material standard edition.

02 / PLATE SCHEDULE

Thickness & Dimensions

List nominal thickness, width, length, quantity and any plate-by-plate cutting dimensions.

03 / DELIVERY CONDITION

Heat Treatment

Specify normalized, normalized and tempered, quenched and tempered, or another condition required by the material standard and order.

04 / MECHANICAL TESTING

Tensile & Impact Tests

Identify tensile, impact temperature, specimen direction and any additional mechanical test requirements.

05 / ADDITIONAL INSPECTION

UT & Supplementary Tests

State ultrasonic testing class, through-thickness requirements, third-party inspection and acceptance criteria where applicable.

06 / DOCUMENTATION

MTC & Traceability

Confirm EN 10204 certificate type, heat number identification, test records and document language.

Pressure equipment material selection is design-specific.

Material suitability, allowable stress, thickness and heat-treatment requirements must be confirmed by the equipment designer or responsible engineering authority. A grade comparison supports purchasing review; final design approval remains with the responsible engineering authority.

WHY BAOSTEEL METAL

A Manufacturing Partner for Your Boiler Plate Orders

Coordinate pressure-vessel plate purchasing with company-wide production scale, inventory resources, material documentation and export delivery support.

01 / PRODUCTION

Large-Scale Steel Operations

Actual annual steel production reaches 8 million metric tons across the company's steel product range.

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02 / INVENTORY

Company-Wide Stock Resources

Regular inventory reaches 1 million metric tons across product categories. Confirm boiler plate availability by grade and dimensions.

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03 / QUALITY

Order-Based Inspection Review

Align material certificates, heat traceability, mechanical tests and agreed supplementary inspection with your purchase order.

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04 / EXPORT

Project Supply Coordination

Share your plate schedule, packing requirements, destination port and shipment timing for a coordinated quotation.

Heavy plate rolling and heat treatment production line
MANUFACTURING & DELIVERY CONDITION

Plan Boiler Plate Supply by Grade and Heat Treatment

Boiler and pressure-vessel grades require material-specific production and heat-treatment conditions. Specify the ordered standard, thickness range and delivery condition so the supply plan can be reviewed against your technical requirements.

Grade-specific supplyASTM A515, EN 10028-2 and GB/T 713 material families.
Heat-treatment conditionNormalized, normalized and tempered, or other agreed condition as specified.
Project documentationMaterial certificate, heat identification and inspection records as ordered.

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STOCK & ORDER REVIEW

Check Boiler Steel Plate Availability

Share your grade, plate dimensions and total tonnage for a stock and production check. Company-wide inventory covers multiple steel product categories; grade-specific availability and lead time are confirmed against each enquiry.

Current stock positionConfirm grade, thickness, width, length and available quantity.
Production arrangementReview required delivery condition and order volume.
Shipment planningSpecify delivery terms, destination port and preferred shipment schedule.

Heavy pressure vessel steel plate inventory stacked in a factory
Ultrasonic and dimensional inspection of boiler steel plate
QUALITY CONTROL & TRACEABILITY

Inspection Records for Your Boiler Steel Plate

Define the inspection scope in your purchase order. Boiler plate acceptance can involve several material and supplementary checks depending on the grade, thickness and equipment code.

Chemical analysisHeat analysis and product analysis where specified.
Mechanical propertiesTensile, impact and hardness testing as required by the material specification.
Dimensional & surface inspectionThickness, width, length, flatness, surface condition and plate identification.
Supplementary inspectionUT, Z-direction testing and third-party witness inspection by agreement.

Quality Control

OPTIONAL PLATE SERVICES

Cut-to-Size Boiler Steel Plate

Add approved drawings when you need plate blanks or prepared components. State the material grade, thickness, cut profile, edge preparation and dimensional tolerances for processing review.

Plate CuttingPlasma or flame cutting for suitable thicknesses and part profiles.
Edge PreparationBevel preparation to the agreed drawing and welding procedure.
Dimensional PreparationCut-to-size and drilling requirements reviewed against your fabrication schedule.

CNC flame cutting pressure vessel steel plate
PLATE QUANTITY PLANNING

Boiler Steel Plate Weight Calculator

Estimate theoretical plate weight for an initial quotation. Enter nominal dimensions and quantity; use the confirmed density or the default carbon and low-alloy steel reference.

Enter Your Plate Dimensions

Estimated total theoretical weight9.420 MT1,884.0 kg per plate
Calculation density: 7,850 kg/m³

Formula: thickness × width × length × density ÷ 1,000,000,000 = kg per plate. Actual delivery weight follows the agreed measurement and commercial terms.

Prepare Your Boiler Plate RFQ

Send these details with your enquiry to help review the correct grade and supply condition.

  • Grade and product standard edition
  • Design temperature and governing code
  • Thickness, width, length and total tonnage
  • Heat treatment and testing requirements
  • MTC, UT and third-party inspection scope
  • Destination port and delivery terms
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EXPORT PACKING & SHIPPING

Prepare Boiler Plate for Your Destination

Specify plate dimensions, shipment quantity, unloading requirements and destination port. Packing and handling arrangements are coordinated with the confirmed order and transport method.

Plate protectionSurface protection and separators as agreed for handling and transit.
Bundle identificationGrade, dimensions, heat number and order marking according to the purchase requirements.
Export documentationCommercial and material documents prepared according to the confirmed order.
BUYER QUESTIONS

Boiler Steel Plate FAQ

Key details to prepare before requesting a boiler or pressure-vessel plate quotation.

Which boiler steel plate grades can I order?

This page covers ASTM A515 Grade 60, 65 and 70; EN 16Mo3 and P265GH; and GB 15CrMoR and 12Cr1MoVR. Send your required grade and standard edition for a supply review.

What is the difference between ASTM A515 Grade 60, 65 and 70?

They are three strength levels within ASTM A515/A515M for carbon-silicon pressure-vessel plate. Their tensile strength ranges differ; the specified grade and plate thickness determine the applicable requirements.

Which standard covers 16Mo3 and P265GH?

Both grades are covered by EN 10028-2 for flat products made from non-alloy and alloy steels with specified elevated-temperature properties.

Which Chinese standard applies to 15CrMoR and 12Cr1MoVR?

GB/T 713.1-2023 defines general requirements for pressure-equipment plate and strip. GB/T 713.2-2023 covers non-alloy and alloy steels with specified temperature properties. Confirm the exact grade and order requirements.

What delivery conditions can be specified?

Delivery condition depends on the grade and product standard. State normalized, normalized and tempered, quenched and tempered or another required condition in your enquiry for confirmation.

Can you provide material test certificates and ultrasonic testing?

Specify the required certificate, heat traceability, mechanical tests, UT class and any third-party inspection in the purchase order. The agreed inspection scope is confirmed with the quotation.

What information is required for a boiler plate quotation?

Provide the grade, standard edition, design temperature, plate dimensions, quantity, delivery condition, inspection requirements and destination port.

Can boiler steel plate be cut to size?

Share your approved drawings, cut dimensions, edge preparation and tolerances. Processing feasibility and pricing can be reviewed with the material enquiry.

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Send your grade, plate schedule, operating conditions and inspection requirements. Our team will review your boiler and pressure-vessel steel plate enquiry.

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