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Indian Alternative to ASTM A516 / SA387 Pressure Vessel Steel Plates

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Searching for Indian Alternatives to A516 or SA387 Boiler Plates?

Global pressure vessel projects often rely on ASTM A516 or SA387 chrome-moly plates—but did you know India has excellent indigenous alternatives that are equally compliant, cost-efficient, and fabrication-ready? At Hindustan Steel Corporation, we supply high-performance Indian substitutes for SA 516 Gr 60/70 and SA 387 Gr 11/22—approved by major EPCs and boiler manufacturers.

What Are the Indian Equivalents to SA516 / A516 / SA387?

  • IS 2002 Grade 1 & 2: Equivalent to ASTM A516 Gr 60/70 for carbon steel boiler plates.
  • IS 2041 / IS 1875: Common for structural pressure applications.
  • SAILMA / HIND Plates: Proprietary Indian brands offering similar mechanical and chemical strength.
  • IS 8500 / E350BR / E450BR: Structural alternatives for skids and support structures.
  • Custom Alloy Plates: With added Chromium-Molybdenum (Cr-Mo) content, suitable for SA387 applications.

Applications of Indian Boiler Plate Alternatives

  1. High-pressure steam boilers
  2. Pressure tanks and air receivers
  3. Reactor vessels, columns, and exchangers
  4. Fertilizer plants and thermal boilers
  5. Refinery flare stacks and shells
  6. Power plant ducting, chimneys, economizers

Mechanical Properties vs. A516/SA387

Property A516 Gr 70 IS 2002 Gr 2 SA387 Gr 11 Indian Cr-Mo Alloy
Yield (MPa) 260+ 260+ 275+ 275–320
UTS (MPa) 485–620 480–620 485–655 500–700
Elongation 17–21% 20–22% 20%+ 20–24%
Temp Resistance up to 450°C up to 450°C up to 600°C up to 600°C
Weldability Excellent Excellent Very Good Very Good

IS Standards for Boiler Plates

  • IS 2002: Indian standard for pressure vessel quality plates
  • IS 2041 / IS 8500: Structural steel equivalents
  • SAIL, RINL, JINDAL, JSPL plates available
  • HIND Boiler Plates – proprietary Indian make by HSC

Available Plate Sizes & Thicknesses

  • Thickness: 6 mm to 150 mm
  • Width: 1250 mm to 3000 mm
  • Length: Up to 12 meters
  • Custom circles, flanges, dish ends available

HIC Testing, NACE Compliance & IBR Approvals

  • HIC/NACE tested variants (for acid environments)
  • IBR Form III/IIIA with approved thickness
  • UT, Impact, PWHT & Bend test reports available
  • Cr-Mo enhanced variants for higher temperature pressure vessels

Welding and Fabrication Support

  • Indian alternatives match A516/SA387 weldability
  • Preheat/postheat guidance for Cr-Mo variants
  • Weld joints suitable for SMAW, GMAW, SAW
  • Cut-to-size, profile cutting, and CNC oxy-plasma services

Why Choose Indian Grades from Hindustan Steel?

  • Readily available stock with fast delivery
  • Export-ready and cost-effective
  • Backed by 40+ years of supply experience
  • MTC with IS / EN / ASTM dual certification
  • Pre-approved by EPCs across oil & gas, power & fabrication sectors

Related Indian Plate Grades Available

  • HIND Boiler Plates (IS 2002)
  • SAILMA E350 / E450 for structural skids
  • Sail Hiten 550 / 600 for high-strength shells
  • HIC Tested IS 2002 / A516 plates
  • Chrome Moly IS-matched variants

Exporting Indian A516/SA387 Alternatives Worldwide

We export Indian-grade pressure vessel plates to:

  • UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt
  • Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa
  • Bangladesh, Vietnam, Indonesia
  • Latin America, Europe, and the UK
    Export packaging includes seaworthy wrapping, edge guards, and MTC kits.

Industries Using Indian A516 / SA387 Substitutes

  • Power & energy
  • Boiler fabrication
  • Pressure equipment manufacturing
  • Petrochemical & chemical processing
  • Oil refineries and storage plants

Certifications & Quality

  • MTC EN 10204 3.1 / 3.2
  • IBR Form III (for IS 2002)
  • NACE TM0284 / HIC
  • ISO 9001:2015, PED, BIS support
  • TPI from SGS, BV, DNV available

FAQs for Indian Alternative to ASTM A516 / SA387

Yes. In fact, many meet or exceed ASTM standards.

Yes, with Form III / IIIA for IS 2002-compliant plates.

Indian Cr-Mo alloy plates with similar chemistry are availabl

Yes. HIC/NACE-tested IS 2002 or A516 plates are ready in stock.

Yes. Significant cost advantage with zero compromise on quality.

Yes. We supply to NTPC, BHEL, and international EPCs.

Yes—ASTM + IS or ASTM + EN certified upon request.

Yes. All technical reports are provided with every order.

Yes. JINDAL, JSPL, SAIL and others offer Chrome-Moly variants.

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