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Home > Our Products > Carbon Steel Plates > Grade / Specification > ASTM A516 Grade 60/70 Plates
Looking for ASTM A516 Grade 60 or Grade 70 plates for boiler fabrication, pressure vessels, or storage tanks?
At Hindustan Steel Corporation, we supply A516 Gr 60 and A516 Gr 70 plates with MTC, cut-to-size services, and third-party inspection support for both Indian and export buyers.
These grades are widely used across petrochemical, power, oil & gas, and heavy engineering sectors.
ASTM A516, also known as ASME SA516, is a pressure vessel quality carbon steel plate standard designed for moderate to low temperature service.
Key Features of ASTM A516 Grade 60 and Grade 70:
| Property | Grade 60 | Grade 70 |
|---|---|---|
| Yield Strength | Min 220 MPa | Min 260 MPa |
| Tensile Strength | 415–550 MPa | 485–620 MPa |
| Service Temp | Down to -20°C | Down to -29°C (when normalized) |
Key Benefits:
Available in both:
We supply to EPC contractors, fabricators, OEMs, and boiler makers across India, UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Africa.
| Property | ASTM A516 Gr 60 | ASTM A516 Gr 70 |
|---|---|---|
| Yield Strength (Min) | 220 MPa | 260 MPa |
| Tensile Strength | 415–550 MPa | 485–620 MPa |
| Elongation | Min 21% | Min 17% |
| Impact Toughness | Available (On request: Charpy V-Notch Test) | Available |
| Weldability | Excellent | Excellent |
Test Reports and MTC available with every order.
| Element | Grade 60 | Grade 70 |
|---|---|---|
| Carbon (C) | 0.21% Max | 0.27% Max |
| Manganese (Mn) | 0.6–1.2% | 0.85–1.20% |
| Phosphorus (P) | 0.035% Max | 0.035% Max |
| Sulfur (S) | 0.035% Max | 0.035% Max |
| Silicon (Si) | 0.15–0.40% | 0.15–0.40% |
For full ASTM A516 Gr 60/70 chemical composition PDF, contact us.
| Standard | Equivalent |
|---|---|
| ASTM A516 Grade 60/70 | Original American standard |
| ASME SA516 Grade 60/70 | Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code equivalent |
| IS 2002 | Common Indian equivalent (for older projects) |
| EN 10028 P265GH / P295GH / P355GH | European Pressure Vessel Steel Equivalents |
| DIN 17155 HII | German equivalent |
| BS 1501 161/164 | British standard equivalent (for legacy projects) |
Note: For projects requiring NACE or HIC compliance, we supply tested and certified plates on request.
| Parameter | Range |
|---|---|
| Thickness | 6 mm to 150 mm |
| Width | Up to 3000 mm |
| Length | Up to 12000 mm |
| Custom Cut-to-Size | Available |
| CNC Drilling & Profiling | Available |
| Edge Preparation for Welding | On Request |
We also supply dual-certified ASTM A516 Gr 60/70N plates (Normalized condition) for critical pressure vessel projects.
Normalized + Tempered (N+T) condition (On request)
Welding:
Excellent weldability with SMAW (stick welding), GMAW (MIG/MAG), and SAW (submerged arc welding) processes.
Cutting:
Plates can be plasma cut, oxy-fuel cut, or waterjet cut.
Drilling and Machining:
Suitable for standard drilling, CNC machining, and flange production.
Forming/Bending:
Good cold formability with adequate bend radius.
Preheating recommended for thicker sections.
We help buyers choose the most economical and standards-compliant plate for their pressure vessel projects.
We regularly export ASTM A516 Grade 60/70 boiler quality plates to:
Export Packing Includes:
We can handle both FCL and LCL shipments, air freight, or urgent sea dispatch.
Choose ASTM A516 Grade 60 if:
Choose ASTM A516 Grade 70 if:
For HIC / NACE service, we recommend special tested plates in Grade 70N.
Grade 60: 220 MPa, Grade 70: 260 MPa.
Grade 70 has higher strength and better impact toughness.
Yes, when supplied in normalized condition (Gr 70N).
Mainly carbon, manganese, phosphorus, sulfur, and silicon.
Yes, cut-to-size and CNC profile cutting available.
Yes, to UAE, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, and more.
Yes, available on request.
6 mm to 150 mm, in stock and cut-to-size.
Yes, SGS, TUV, Lloyd’s, etc.
-29°C (Charpy V-Notch test).
Yes, on request.
IS 2002 Grade 2/3 (Approximate equivalent).
Typically up to 593°C, but depends on project specs.
Call, email, or WhatsApp us with quantity and thickness details.
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