1. Material Standards & Grades

Primary Standard:

ASTM A285/A285M - Pressure Vessel Plates, Carbon Steel, Low- and Intermediate-Tensile Strength

Available Grades:

2. Chemical Composition (% by weight)

3. Mechanical Properties

4. Physical Properties

5. Product Specifications

6. Manufacturing Process

Production Methods:

• Hot rolling process

• Controlled cooling

• Normalizing (optional)

• Stress relieving (if required)

Process Control:

• Slab reheating temperature: 1150-1250°C

• Finishing temperature: 850-900°C

• Coiling temperature: 580-650°C

7. Heat Treatment Options

8. Testing & Inspection

Mandatory Tests:

• Tensile test

• Bend test

• Hardness test

• Chemical analysis

• Ultrasonic testing

• Visual inspection

• Dimensional inspection

Optional Tests:

• Impact test

• Flattening test

• Microstructure examination

• Non-destructive testing

• Third-party inspection

9. Applications

Primary Applications:

• Pressure Vessels: Storage tanks, boilers

• Heat Exchangers: Shells, tube sheets

• Chemical Equipment: Reactors, process vessels

• Water Treatment: Storage tanks, pressure vessels

• Oil & Gas: Storage containers, separators

Service Conditions:

• Maximum temperature: 400°C

• Pressure rating: Per ASME Section VIII

• Suitable for welding and forming operations

*All ASTM A285/A285M carbon steel coils are manufactured and tested in accordance with ASTM standards and can be supplied with additional testing to meet specific project requirements.*