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ASME SA 515 GR.60 PLATES

ASME SA 515 GR.60 PLATES
Material Grade: ASME SA 515 Grade 60 / ASTM A515
Material Type: High-Temperature PVQ Carbon Steel
Service Focus: Intermediate & Higher Temperature Service
Structural Strength: Tensile Strength: 415 - 550 MPa (60-80 ksi)
Key Property: Coarse-Grain Structure for Thermal Stability
Fabrication Advantage: Excellent Weldability for Heavy-Duty Boilers
Manufacturing Practice: Silicon-Killed Carbon Steel
Primary Industries: Steam Generation, Refineries, & Thermal Power
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ASME SA 515 Grade 60 Plates are specialized carbon steel plates designed for intermediate and higher-temperature service in boilers and other pressure vessels. Unlike the SA 516 series, which prioritizes notch toughness for cold environments, SA 515 Gr.60 is engineered to maintain structural stability and resistance to creep in elevated temperature applications. These plates are manufactured using silicon-killed, coarse-grain practice, which provides the thermal endurance necessary for high-heat industrial processes.

The technical utility of SA 515 Grade 60 lies in its tensile strength range of 415–550 MPa (60–80 ksi), offering a reliable and cost-effective solution for steam drums, heat exchangers, and refinery equipment. Its chemical composition is specifically tailored to ensure excellent weldability and ease of fabrication into large-scale welded structures. By adhering to the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, SA 515 Grade 60 ensures that high-temperature containment systems operate safely and efficiently, making it a staple material for the power generation and thermal processing industries.



ASME SA 515 GR.60 PLATES Features

  • » High-Temperature Optimization: Specifically designed to maintain mechanical integrity in intermediate to higher temperature services where standard carbon steels might degrade.
  • » Coarse-Grain Practice: Manufactured with a coarse-grain structure to provide superior thermal stability and creep resistance compared to fine-grain pressure vessel steels.
  • » Silicon-Killed Steel: Produced as fully killed steel with a specific silicon content to ensure a uniform chemical structure and better performance at elevated temperatures.
  • » Reliable Tensile Strength: Offers a tensile range of 415–550 MPa (60–80 ksi), making it a dependable choice for medium-pressure steam and thermal applications.
  • » Excellent Fabrication Quality: Despite its high-temperature focus, the material remains highly weldable, allowing for the construction of complex boiler shells and vessel components.
  • » ASME Section II Compliance: Fully meets the stringent requirements of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, ensuring safety for critical industrial heating systems.
  • » Thermal Fatigue Resistance: Exhibits strong resistance to the stresses caused by thermal cycling, extending the operational lifespan of heat exchangers and steam drums.
  • » Versatile Dimensional Range: Available in a variety of thicknesses and widths to suit diverse engineering specifications for high-heat industrial containment.

ASME SA 515 GR.60 PLATES Specification

Standards

  • ASME: SA 515 Grade 60
  • ASTM: A 515 Grade 60
  • Common Name: High-Temp PVQ
  • Steel Type: Silicon-Killed / Coarse Grain

Chemistry

  • Carbon (C): 0.24% Max
  • Manganese (Mn): 0.90% Max
  • Silicon (Si): 0.15% - 0.40%
  • Phosphorus (P): 0.035% Max

Strength

  • Tensile Strength: 415 - 550 MPa
  • Yield Strength: 220 MPa (Min)
  • Elongation (8in): 21% (Min)
  • Elongation (2in): 25% (Min)

Processing

  • Heat Treatment: As Rolled / Stress Relieved
  • Testing: High-Temp Tensile (Optional)
  • Welding: Superior Structural Integrity
  • Stability: Excellent Creep Resistance

Dimensions

  • Thickness: 6 mm to 200 mm
  • Width: 1500 mm to 3000 mm
  • Length: 3000 mm to 12000 mm
  • Inventory: Extensive Standard Sizes

Quality

  • MTC: EN 10204 3.1 Certified
  • Ultrasonic: ASTM A435 / A578
  • Origin: Tier-1 Mill Source
  • Compliance: ASME Section II Part A

ASME SA 515 GR.60 PLATES Detailed Specifications

Property Specification
Grade ASME SA 515 GR.60 Boiler and Pressure Vessel Steel Plates
Width 1500mm-3000mm
Thickness 3mm-600mm
Length 3000mm-11000mm.
Production Hot-Rolled (HR)
Heat Treatment Rolled/Normalised/N+T/QT

ASME SA 515 GR.60 PLATES Chemical Composition

C Si Mn P S Al Cr Cu Ni Mo Nb Ti V
0.18 0.4 0.95/1.50 0.015 0.008 0.02 (Min) 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.08 0.01 0.03 0.02

ASME SA 515 GR.60 PLATES Mechanical Properties

Tensile strength (ksi) Yield strength (ksi) Elongation min, % 200 mm (8 in) Elongation min, % 50 mm (2 in)
485-620 (70-90) 260 (38) 17 21

ASME SA 515 GR.60 PLATES Equivalent Grades

British Standard European Norm ASTM/ASME DIN
BS1501-161-430A EN10028 P265GH A/SA515 - Grade 60 DIN 17155 HII

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