Carbon
A285 Steel
Pressure vessel plate
Low to intermediate strength carbon steel plate (ASTM A285 / A285M), for welded pressure vessels. Available in different grades; offers good ductility, weldability, and formability, and is supplied hot rolled. For low-pressure vessels, welded tanks, cylindrical shells, heads, jackets, and process equipment.
Main features
Pressure vessel plate
Excellent formability
Welded vessels and tanks
Standards and equivalents
| ASTM | EN | DIN | JIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| A285 / A285M | — | — | — |
Chemical composition
| % | C | Mn | P | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Min | — | — | — | — |
| Max | 0.28 | 0.90 | 0.035 | 0.035 |
Supply condition
Hot rolledUntreatedAvailable package sizes
Plates3/16" – 2"4.76 mm – 51 mm
Flat barsCut to size—
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Typical applications
- Welded pressure vessels
- Storage tanks
- Cylindrical bodies
- Vessel covers
- Metal enclosures
- Process separators
- Process equipment
- Welded components
- Light-duty tanks
Note: The information and values in this data sheet are provided for reference only and may vary depending on manufacturing, treatment and application conditions. They do not constitute guaranteed specifications, so use and interpretation of this data is the user's responsibility.
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