SA-516 Gr 70 Hot-rolled PlateASTM A516 · ASTM A480 / B906 / A20 · Manufacturer, stockist & exporter, India
ASTM A516 Gr 70 · Boiler-quality (BQ) plate
An SA-516 Gr 70 hot-rolled plate is plate rolled at high temperature and annealed or normalised, made from SA-516 Gr 70 to ASTM A516 Gr 70 · ASME SA-516. Hot-rolled plate is the standard plate for vessels, tanks and structures, cut to size as needed.
- ASTM A516
- ASTM A480 / B906 / A20
- EN 10204 3.1 / 3.2
- Export packing
Reviewed by the Kanak Steel & Engineering Co. technical team · Updated October 2026
What is an SA-516 Gr 70 Hot-rolled Plate?
- What it is
- Plate rolled at high temperature and annealed or normalised
- Material
- ASTM A516 Gr 70 · ASME SA-516
- Dimensions
- ASTM A480 / B906 / A20
- Grade
- SA-516 Gr 70
- Best at
- Boilers, pressure vessels and storage tanks
SA-516 Gr 70 Hot-rolled Plate Specification
| Product | SA-516 Gr 70 Hot-rolled Plate |
|---|---|
| Material standard | ASTM A516 Gr 70 · ASME SA-516 |
| Dimensional standard | ASTM A480 / B906 / A20 |
| Thickness | 4.76 mm (3/16") and up |
| Size | Mill plates or cut to drawing |
| Testing | Chemical & mechanical per heat · NDT · impact where specified |
| Documents | EN 10204 3.1 · 3.2 with third-party inspection |
When to Choose a Hot-rolled Plate
Hot-rolled plate is the standard plate for vessels, tanks and structures, cut to size as needed.
- Standard plate route
- Full plates or cut to drawing
- Thickness 4.76 mm and up
More on choosing: Hot-rolled plate guide.
SA-516 Gr 70 Hot-rolled Plate: Why 516-70 for hot-rolled plates
Hot-rolled plate is the standard plate for vessels, tanks and structures, cut to size as needed. In SA-516 Gr 70, the choice usually comes down to the medium and temperature — the rows here are the points buyers check for this exact combination.
| Why this grade | Carbon and low-alloy plate is the workhorse of pressure vessels and structures. SA-516 Gr 70 is picked for boilers, pressure vessels and storage tanks. |
|---|---|
| Typical service | Pressure vessels — Shells and heads. |
| Matching filler | E7018 / ER70S-6 |
SA-516 Gr 70 Hot-rolled Plate Chemical Composition
| Element | Weight % |
|---|---|
| Carbon | 0.27 – 0.31 max (by thickness) |
| Manganese | 0.85 – 1.20 |
| Silicon | 0.15 – 0.40 |
| Phosphorus | 0.025 max |
| Sulphur | 0.025 max |
SA-516 Gr 70 Hot-rolled Plate Mechanical Properties
| Minimum values | Value |
|---|---|
| Tensile strength | 485 – 620 MPa · 70 – 90 ksi |
| Yield strength | 260 MPa · 38 ksi |
| Elongation (50 mm) | 21% |
Full chemistry, properties and equivalents are on the SA-516 Gr 70 grade page.
SA-516 Gr 70 Hot-rolled Plates for export
FOB / CIF · Nhava Sheva (JNPT), MumbaiSA-516 Gr 70 Hot-rolled Plate — questions buyers ask
Is hot-rolled plate suitable for pressure vessels?
Yes, when supplied to the pressure-vessel specification and certified accordingly.
Which standard covers SA-516 Gr 70 hot-rolled plates?
The material is ASTM A516 Gr 70 · ASME SA-516; dimensions follow ASTM A480 / B906 / A20. Always state both on your purchase order, with the edition if your project specifies one.
What decides the price of a SA-516 Gr 70 hot-rolled plate?
The steel price, the size and dimensions, quantity, and the testing and documents required. Send your list and we quote the same working day.
What documents do you supply?
EN 10204 3.1 mill certificates as standard, 3.2 with third-party inspection on request, plus dimensional and PMI reports.
Sources: the ASTM / ASME specifications named on this page and producer datasheets · Last updated October 2026