Colección: Pressure Vessel Steel

Pressure Vessel Steel - Critical Materials for High-Pressure Applications

MetalZenith supplies premium pressure vessel steels engineered for safe, reliable operation under extreme pressure and temperature conditions. Our comprehensive range of pressure vessel grades delivers exceptional strength, toughness, and weldability for critical containment applications across industries.

Key Features:

• High tensile strength and yield strength for pressure containment
• Excellent fracture toughness and impact resistance
• Superior weldability with controlled heat-affected zone properties
• Outstanding fatigue resistance for cyclic loading conditions
• Proven creep resistance for high-temperature service
• Precise notch toughness properties for safe operation

Pressure Vessel Steel Grades:

• ASTM A516 Grade 60, 65, 70 - Carbon steel for moderate temperature service
• ASTM A537 Class 1, 2 - Manganese silicon steel for improved toughness
• ASTM A515 Grade 60, 65, 70 - Carbon steel for intermediate and higher temperature service
• ASTM A387 Grades - Chrome-moly alloy steel for high-temperature applications
• ASTM A533 Type B - Nuclear reactor pressure vessel steel
• ASTM A203 Grades - Nickel alloy steel for low-temperature service

Applications:
Essential for manufacturing pressure vessels, boilers, heat exchangers, reactors, storage tanks, nuclear containment structures, and process equipment in petrochemical, power generation, nuclear, and industrial applications.

Forms Available:
Plates, forgings, heads, shells, nozzles, and custom fabricated components with certified mechanical properties and full material traceability for critical pressure vessel construction.

Standards Compliance:
All pressure vessel steels meet ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code requirements, ASTM specifications, and international standards with complete mill test certificates and impact test data at specified temperatures.

Testing and Certification:
Comprehensive quality control including tensile testing, Charpy V-notch impact testing, drop weight tear testing, ultrasonic examination, and chemical analysis to ensure compliance with design codes and safety standards.

MetalZenith Expertise:
Our pressure vessel steel knowledge encompasses fracture mechanics, brittle fracture prevention, and code compliance requirements. We provide technical support for material selection, welding procedures, and post-weld heat treatment specifications.

Browse our complete pressure vessel steel inventory below. Our pressure vessel specialists are ready to assist with code compliance, material certification, and custom processing services for your critical pressure containment applications.