BAOSTEEL METAL / PRESSURE EQUIPMENT STEEL PLATE

Pressure Vessel Steel Plate

Source pressure vessel steel plate for boilers, welded vessels, storage tanks, heat exchangers and process equipment. BAOSTEEL METAL supplies ASTM, GB and EN material routes with grade-specific delivery conditions, inspection documents and export arrangements for your project or bulk order.

ASTM · GB · EN GRADESBOILER & PRESSURE EQUIPMENTBULK FACTORY SUPPLY
8 MILLION MT ACTUAL ANNUAL STEEL PRODUCTION

Specify your pressure vessel plate. Get a factory quotation.

Send your grade, standard edition, thickness, dimensions, quantity, design temperature, testing scope and destination port for a factory quotation.

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Heavy hot rolled pressure vessel steel plates stacked in an industrial steel factory
8 Million MTActual annual steel production across product lines
1 Million MTRegular company-wide steel inventory
500,000 m²Factory area
1,000+Employees
PRESSURE VESSEL MATERIAL RANGE

Pressure Vessel Steel Plate Grades & Standards

Choose the material family named in your vessel drawing or purchase specification. Each grade follows its own standard, delivery condition, temperature range and inspection requirements.

ASTM / Carbon Steel

ASTM A516 Grade 55

Carbon steel pressure vessel plate for welded equipment, selected by grade, thickness, toughness requirements and the governing project specification.

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ASTM / Carbon Steel

ASTM A516 Grade 60 / 65 / 70

Carbon steel plate for welded pressure vessels in moderate- and lower-temperature service, selected by grade, thickness and toughness requirements.

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ASTM / Heat-Treated Steel

ASTM A537 Class 1

Normalized carbon-manganese-silicon pressure vessel plate for fusion-welded equipment and specified heat-treated plate orders.

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ASTM / Quenched & Tempered

ASTM A537 Class 2

Quenched-and-tempered pressure vessel plate with class-specific mechanical requirements and thickness-dependent acceptance values.

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GB / Pressure Equipment

Q245R / Q345R

GB pressure-equipment steel plate for boilers and pressure vessels, supplied against the specified GB/T 713 edition and delivery condition.

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EN / Non-Alloy Pressure Steel

P265GH / P355GH

EN 10028-2 pressure-purpose plate grades for equipment requiring specified elevated-temperature properties.

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EN / Mo-Alloy Steel

16Mo3

Molybdenum-alloyed pressure vessel plate for boiler and process equipment designed for elevated-temperature service.

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ASTM / Cr-Mo Alloy Steel

ASTM A387 Grade 11 / Grade 22

Chromium-molybdenum alloy steel plate for welded boilers and pressure vessels designed for elevated-temperature service.

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GB / Low-Temperature Steel

16MnDR

Low-alloy pressure vessel plate for equipment specified for low-temperature service under GB/T 713.3.

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GB / Nickel Low-Temperature Steel

09MnNiDR

Nickel-bearing low-temperature pressure vessel plate for projects with specified low-temperature impact performance.

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Have a mixed pressure vessel plate schedule?

Send your ASTM, GB and EN grade list with dimensions, tonnage and required inspection scope.

MATERIAL STANDARD ROUTES

ASTM, GB and EN Pressure Vessel Steel

Confirm the governing code and material standard before ordering. The grade, product standard, delivery condition and certificate wording are reviewed together for each purchase.

ASTM / ASME Route

A516 · A537 · A387

ASTM pressure vessel plate specifications cover carbon steel, heat-treated carbon-manganese-silicon steel and chromium-molybdenum alloy steel.

  • A516/A516M-25 — carbon steel for moderate- and lower-temperature service
  • A537/A537M-20 — heat-treated carbon-manganese-silicon steel
  • A387/A387M-25 — Cr-Mo alloy steel for elevated-temperature service
  • A20/A20M — general requirements for pressure vessel plates
GB / Pressure Equipment Route

GB/T 713.1 · 713.2 · 713.3

China's GB/T 713 series separates general requirements, specified-temperature properties and specified low-temperature properties for pressure equipment plate and strip.

  • GB/T 713.1-2023 — general requirements
  • GB/T 713.2-2023 — non-alloy and alloy steels with specified temperature properties
  • GB/T 713.3-2023 — low-alloy steels with specified low-temperature properties
  • GB/T 713.3 — 16MnDR and 09MnNiDR grade family
EN / Pressure Purpose Route

EN 10028-2

European pressure-purpose steel grades include non-alloy and alloy steels with specified elevated-temperature properties.

  • P265GH — non-alloy pressure steel
  • P355GH — higher-strength non-alloy pressure steel
  • 16Mo3 — molybdenum-alloyed pressure steel
  • Delivery condition — grade and order-specific, commonly normalized for the listed routes

ASTM, ASME, GB and EN designations belong to their respective material and construction code systems. Certificate wording, standard edition and project acceptance are confirmed against your purchase documents.

ORDER SPECIFICATION

Pressure Vessel Plate Supply Specifications

Share your plate schedule and required acceptance criteria. The quotation is prepared around the exact grade, dimensions, delivery condition and inspection scope.

Purchase ItemInformation to SpecifyOrder Review
Material GradeASTM A516 / A537 / A387; Q245R / Q345R; P265GH / P355GH; 16Mo3; 16MnDR / 09MnNiDRExact designation and governing standard edition
Plate DimensionsNominal thickness × width × length, plate quantity and dimensional tolerancesMill availability and size feasibility
Delivery ConditionAs specified by grade: normalized, quenched and tempered, normalized and tempered, or other agreed conditionCondition shown on the purchase order and material certificate
Mechanical TestingTensile test, yield strength, elongation, impact temperature and energyThickness band, specimen details and test temperature
Supplementary InspectionUT, HIC, third-party inspection, additional sampling or project-specific examinationInspection standard, acceptance level and witness scope
DocumentationMTC, heat number, plate identification, inspection records and packing listCertificate type and traceability requirements
ShipmentTotal tonnage, destination port, packing method and delivery termsLoading plan and shipment schedule

Final dimensional ranges and tolerances are confirmed by the ordered standard, plate grade, thickness, mill capability and purchase agreement.

PROJECT APPLICATIONS

Pressure Vessel Steel Plate for Your Equipment

Match your plate grade to the equipment design, service temperature, pressure duty, fabrication code and inspection plan.

Large welded pressure vessel shell fabricated from heavy steel plate

Welded Pressure Vessels

Plate for shells, formed heads and pressure-containing components.

Industrial boiler and steam equipment inside a manufacturing plant

Boilers & Steam Equipment

Pressure-purpose steel selected for boiler design and specified temperature conditions.

01 / STORAGE

Storage Tanks

Plate schedules for storage and process tanks, based on the design code and service condition.

02 / THERMAL

Heat Exchangers

Pressure-purpose plate for shells, channels and associated equipment components.

03 / PROCESS

Reactors & Process Equipment

Carbon and alloy pressure vessel plate for specified process and temperature duties.

04 / LOW TEMPERATURE

Low-Temperature Vessels

GB low-temperature grades selected by design temperature and impact-test requirements.

05 / ENERGY

Energy & Chemical Plants

Plate procurement for boilers, separators and process systems under project material specifications.

06 / FABRICATION

Vessel Fabrication Workshops

Mill plate supply for fabricators, EPC contractors and pressure equipment manufacturers.

PLATE SURFACE & DIMENSIONAL CONTROL

Heavy Plate Surface, Thickness & Edge Condition

Specify the plate finish, nominal thickness, width, length, flatness and edge preparation for your vessel fabrication schedule. Your dimensional and surface acceptance criteria are aligned with the ordered material standard and project specification.

  • Hot-rolled plate surface and agreed surface acceptance
  • Thickness and dimensional checks against the purchase order
  • Plate edge condition and cut-to-size requirements
  • Heat identification and plate marking for traceability
Close view of hot rolled pressure vessel steel plate surface and straight plate edges
WHY BAOSTEEL METAL

A Factory Supply Partner for Your Pressure Vessel Plate Orders

Coordinate material grades, production scale, inventory review, inspection documents and export shipment with one steel supply team.

01 / PRODUCTION SCALE

Annual Output of 8 Million MT

Our actual annual steel production across product lines supports large-volume sourcing and recurring project schedules.

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02 / INVENTORY

1 Million MT Company-Wide Stock

Our regular inventory across steel categories supports stock review and supply planning by grade, size and quantity.

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03 / QUALITY

Inspection by Your Order Scope

Review heat traceability, MTC, mechanical tests, impact requirements and supplementary inspection with the purchase specification.

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04 / EXPORT SUPPLY

Project Shipment Coordination

Align plate packing, identification, documentation, loading and destination requirements with your confirmed order.

Industrial steel plate manufacturing and heavy plate handling equipment inside a factory
MANUFACTURING CAPABILITY

Production Capacity for Your Project Plate Schedule

BAOSTEEL METAL operates with an actual annual steel production volume of 8 million metric tons across product lines, a 500,000 m² factory area and a workforce of more than 1,000 employees.

  • Review grade, thickness and plate dimensions for your RFQ
  • Coordinate stock review and production planning by order quantity
  • Confirm material inspection and document requirements before dispatch
  • Plan shipment quantities against your project delivery schedule

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QUALITY & INSPECTION

Material Testing, MTC & Traceability

Define the inspection level in your enquiry so the supply quotation and certificate package follow your project acceptance requirements.

Tensile testing machine and steel specimen in an industrial materials laboratory

Mechanical Testing

Tensile, yield, elongation and impact testing according to the applicable grade standard.

Quality technician performing ultrasonic testing on a heavy steel plate

Plate Inspection

Dimensional, visual and ultrasonic examination according to the agreed inspection scope.

Mill Test Certificate

Grade, heat analysis, mechanical test values and material identification as applicable to the ordered standard.

Heat Traceability

Heat number and plate identification coordinated with the material certificate and packing records.

Impact Testing

Test temperature, specimen details and acceptance values specified by grade, thickness and project requirements.

Ultrasonic Testing

UT standard, examination level and acceptance criteria agreed in the purchase specification.

Third-Party Inspection

Inspection agency, witness points and release documents coordinated with the buyer's inspection plan.

Additional Testing

HIC, sour-service or supplementary examinations reviewed as separate order requirements.

OPTIONAL PLATE PREPARATION

Cutting & Edge Preparation for Your Drawings

Attach your cutting list or fabrication drawing when you need prepared plate blanks. Processing details are checked against material grade, thickness and required dimensions.

Laser CuttingProfile cutting assessed by plate thickness, drawing geometry and equipment capacity.
Plasma & Flame CuttingThermal cutting for suitable heavy plate thicknesses and component shapes.
Cut-to-SizePlate blanks prepared to your listed dimensions and quantity.
Beveling & DrillingEdge preparation and hole layouts reviewed against your fabrication drawing.

Include Processing Details in Your RFQ

Send the material grade, thickness, cut profile, dimensional tolerance, bevel angle and hole layout with your drawing.

  • DXF, DWG or PDF drawing
  • Plate grade and nominal thickness
  • Cut dimensions and edge requirements
  • Quantity and delivery destination

QUANTITY PLANNING

Pressure Vessel Steel Plate Weight Calculator

Estimate theoretical plate weight from nominal dimensions and piece quantity for your initial purchase planning.

Enter Plate Dimensions

Estimated total plate weight18.840 MT1,884.0 kg per plate

Calculated with a nominal steel density of 7,850 kg/m³. Final delivery and invoicing weight follow the agreed commercial and measurement terms.

Details for Your Plate Enquiry

  • Exact grade and material standard
  • Thickness, width and length for each size
  • Quantity by plate count or metric tonnage
  • Delivery condition and inspection requirements
  • Destination port and delivery terms

EXPORT PACKING & DELIVERY

Prepare Your Pressure Vessel Plate Shipment

Share your plate dimensions, total cargo weight, destination port and receiving requirements. Packing, plate identification, loading and shipping documents are coordinated with the confirmed order.

  • Plate stacking and support based on dimensions and bundle weight
  • Steel strapping and edge protection according to cargo handling
  • Heat number and package identification linked to order documents
  • Container or suitable bulk cargo planning by plate size and tonnage

Heavy pressure vessel steel plates stacked on supports and secured for export shipment
PURCHASING QUESTIONS

Pressure Vessel Steel Plate FAQ

Key details for pressure equipment fabricators, distributors, EPC buyers and project procurement teams.

Which pressure vessel steel plate grades can I enquire about?

Our planned range covers ASTM A516, A537 and A387; GB Q245R, Q345R, 16MnDR and 09MnNiDR; and EN P265GH, P355GH and 16Mo3. Send your exact material designation and standard edition for review.

Which information is required for a pressure vessel plate quotation?

Provide grade, standard edition, thickness, width, length, quantity, design temperature, delivery condition, inspection scope and destination port. Drawings and material schedules help define the supply requirements.

Can I request normalized or quenched-and-tempered plate?

Delivery condition is confirmed by the selected grade standard and purchase specification. State the required condition in your RFQ and on the material schedule.

Which inspection documents can be included?

Specify MTC, heat traceability, tensile and impact test records, ultrasonic examination, third-party inspection and any supplementary project tests required for acceptance.

Are ASTM, GB and EN grades interchangeable?

Each material route has its own chemistry, mechanical properties, delivery condition and testing basis. Material comparison is reviewed against your design code, project specification and written engineering approval.

Can I order plate with cutting or bevel preparation?

Attach your drawings and list the grade, thickness, cut dimensions, bevel details, tolerances and quantity. Processing feasibility and delivery arrangements are reviewed with your quotation.

BAOSTEEL METAL / PRESSURE VESSEL STEEL PLATE

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Send your material list, plate dimensions, total tonnage and inspection requirements. Get a factory quotation prepared for your vessel, boiler or process equipment project.

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