Product Overview
ASTM A516 Grade 60 (ASME SA516 Gr.60) is a fully killed carbon steel plate engineered specifically for welded pressure vessels operating under moderate to low-temperature service. Fully compliant with ASME Section VIII Division 1 design codes, it is a staple material in global oil, gas, and petrochemical engineering.
At Youcheng Steel, we bridge the gap between premium mill production and strict project specifications. We deliver A516 Gr.60 plates with strict grain-size control, 100% material traceability, and complete technical documentation required by global EPC contractors.
Core Material Advantages
Code-Compliant Performance: Stable mechanical properties guaranteed under ASME boiler and pressure vessel code conditions.
Superior Notch Toughness: High resistance to brittle fracture, customizable for low-temperature impact service down to -46°C / -52°C.
Excellent Weldability: Low carbon equivalent (CEQ) ensures trouble-free field and workshop welding during vessel fabrication.
Cost-Optimized Alternative: Offers a reliable balance of strength and formability, acting as a cost-effective alternative to Grade 70 where design limits allow.
Why Global Buyers Choose Youcheng
We do not just supply steel plates-we manage technical risk and procurement timelines for high-stakes industrial projects.
Tier-1 Mill Sourcing Direct:
We maintain strategic long-term partnerships with China's leading pressure vessel steel mills (including Baosteel, Ansteel, and Wuyang Steel), guaranteeing mill-direct pricing and authentic material origins.
Technical & Bidding Support:
Our engineering team assists with technical bid evaluations, aligning mill tolerances with your project's data sheets.
Stringent Quality Audits:
100% Ultrasonic Testing (UT) to ASTM A435 / A578 Level A/B/C available.
Mill Test Certificates issued strictly to EN 10204 3.1 as standard, with EN 10204 3.2 fully supported via authorized witnesses.
Project-Flexible Processing:
Precision cutting (Laser, Plasma, Water-jet) and professional edge beveling prepared according to your fabrication drawings.
Agile Supply Chain:
Rapid deployment of standard thicknesses from our stock buffer (3–7 days) and expedited production lanes (15–30 days) for custom or bulk project orders.
Technical Specifications
|
Parameter |
Specification & Range |
|
Standard Compliance |
ASTM A516 / A516M, ASME SA516 / SA516M |
|
Delivery Condition |
As-Rolled, Normalized (N), Stress Relieved (SR), Simulated Post-Weld Heat Treatment (PWHT) |
|
Steel-Making Process |
Fully Killed, Fine Austenitic Grain Size Structure |
|
Thickness Range |
5 mm – 150 mm |
|
Width Range |
1,000 mm – 4,000 mm |
|
Length Range |
Up to 18,000 mm (Custom lengths available upon request) |
|
Surface Finish |
Bare/Black, Shot Blasted & Primed, or Anti-Rust Oiled |
Chemical Composition & Mechanical Properties
Typical Chemical Composition
|
Element |
Content (%) |
Element |
Content (%) |
|
Carbon (C) |
≥0.21 |
Phosphorus (P) |
≤0.035 |
|
Manganese (Mn) |
0.60 – 0.90 |
Sulfur (S) |
≤0.035 |
|
Silicon (Si) |
0.15 – 0.40 |
Copper/Nickel (Optional) |
Low residual control available |
Mechanical Property Requirements
|
Property |
Value / Requirement |
|
Tensile Strength |
415 – 550 MPa |
|
Yield Strength |
≥ 220 MPa |
|
Elongation (A50mm) |
≥ 21% |
|
Charpy V-Notch Impact |
Optional low-temperature test at -46°C / -52°C (Minimum values per ASME code) |
|
Special Tests (On Request) |
HIC (Hydrogen-Induced Cracking) & SSCC resistance testing for sour service environment |
Application Industries
Oil & Gas Industry
Pressure vessels, separators, storage tanks, refinery process equipment.
Petrochemical Plants
Chemical reactors, heat exchangers, process pressure systems.
Power Generation
Boiler shells, steam drums, high-pressure systems.
Industrial Engineering
Compressed gas vessels, pressure pipelines, heavy equipment structures.
Critical Quality Control & Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)
To ensure absolute safety in pressurized environments, every delivery batch undergoes rigorous laboratory and non-destructive evaluations matching international inspectorate standards:
Destructive Testing: Room temperature/Elevated tensile testing, Hardness mapping (HBW/HRC), and Charpy V-notch impact validation.
Ultrasonic Inspection (UT): Straight-beam and angle-beam ultrasonic examination to guarantee zero internal laminar tearing or inclusions.
Surface Inspections: Magnetic Particle Testing (MT) and Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT) applied to customized cut edges and bevels.
Independent Third-Party Sign-Off: Full coordination with international agencies including SGS, Bureau Veritas (BV), TÜV Rheinland, and Lloyd's Register.
Packaging & Shipping
We ensure safe international delivery:
• Steel strip bundling reinforcement
• Waterproof wrapping protection
• Anti-rust treatment (optional)
• Seaworthy export packing standard
• Clear marking: grade / heat number / size
Delivery Terms
• FOB / CFR / CIF / EXW
• Export Ports
• Shanghai / Tianjin / Qingdao / Ningbo
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Frequently Asked Questions
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