ASTM A516 Grade 50 Plate Manufacturer, Supplier & Exporter in India
ASTM A516 Grade 50 Plate supplied by Astromet Steel & Engineering are pressure vessel quality carbon steel plates specifically intended for moderate and lower temperature service. These plates are widely used in applications where good strength, toughness, and reliable weldability are required under pressure conditions.
Grade 50 plates offer balanced mechanical properties with excellent ductility and notch toughness. Their controlled chemical composition allows them to perform consistently under internal pressure, making them suitable for pressure-retaining equipment and industrial fabrication.
Astromet Steel & Engineering ensures that ASTM A516 Grade 50 Plate are manufactured and supplied in strict compliance with ASTM and ASME standards. Each plate is tested for chemical composition, mechanical strength, and surface quality to guarantee long service life and operational safety.
Due to their cost-effectiveness and dependable performance, ASTM A516 Grade 50 Plates are preferred for pressure vessels and boilers operating under moderate stress and temperature conditions.
ASTM A516 Grade 50 Plate Specifications
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Standard | ASTM A516 / ASME SA516 |
| Grade | Grade 50 |
| Product Form | Carbon Steel Plate |
| Thickness Range | 6 mm – 150 mm |
| Width | Up to 3000 mm |
| Length | Up to 12000 mm |
| Heat Treatment | As Rolled / Normalized |
| Impact Testing | Optional (as specified) |
| Inspection | EN 10204 3.1 / 3.2 |
| Application | Pressure Vessels & Boilers |
ASTM A516 Grade 50 Plate Chemical Composition
| Chemical Composition | Maximum C % for thickness t (mm) | Mn % for thickness t (mm) |
Si % | P % max | S % max | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-12.5mm | 12.5-25mm | 25-50mm | >50mm | ≤12.5mm | >12.5mm | ||||
| A516 Gr55 | 0.18 | 0.20 | 0.22 | 0.25 | 0.55-0.98 | 0.60-1.30 | 0.13-0.45 | 0.035 | 0.035 |
| A516 Gr60 | 0.21 | 0.23 | 0.23 | 0.25 | 0.6-0.9 | 0.80-1.20 | 0.13-0.45 | 0.035 | 0.035 |
| A516 Gr65 | 0.24 | 0.26 | 0.26 | 0.28 | 0.85-1.20 | 0.85-1.20 | 0.13-0.45 | 0.035 | 0.035 |
| A516 Gr70 | 0.27 | 0.28 | 0.28 | 0.30 | 0.85-1.20 | 0.85-1.20 | 0.13-0.45 | 0.035 | 0.035 |
ASTM A516 Grade 50 Plate Mechanical Properties
| Mechanical Property | Tensile strength (MPa) |
Minimum yield strength (MPa) |
Minimum elongation (%) gauge length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50mm | 200mm | |||
| A516 Gr55 | 380-515 | 205 | 27 | 23 |
| A516 Gr 60 | 415 – 550 | 220 | 25 | 21 |
| A516 Gr65 | 450 – 585 | 240 | 23 | 19 |
| A516 Gr70 | 485 – 620 | 260 | 21 | 17 |
Why Choose Astromet Steel & Engineering?
✔ Trusted supplier of ASTM A516 Grade 50 Plates
✔ Strict ASTM / ASME compliance
✔ Custom sizes, cutting & bulk supply
✔ Export-quality packaging with complete MTC
ASTM A516 Grade 50 Carbon Steel Plate Usage & Applications
ASTM A516 Grade 50 Carbon Steel Plates are widely used in low to moderate pressure vessels, industrial boilers, storage tanks, heat exchangers, and general pressure equipment. They are also suitable for fabrication in refineries, chemical plants, and power generation facilities where reliable pressure performance is required.