EN 10028-5 P460M Boiler And Pressure Vessel Steel Plate

EN10028-5 P460M Boiler And Pressure Vessel Steel Plate is a high-strength steel plate under the European standard, specifically designed for boilers and pressure vessels. It excels in high-temperature, high-pressure, and corrosive environments due to its outstanding comprehensive properties.

Features:

High strength (suitable for high-pressure equipment).

Excellent low-temperature toughness (impact energy compliant at -20°C, resistant to brittle fracture), meeting the safety requirements of boilers and pressure vessels under dynamic loads.

With its high strength, good weldability (stable toughness in the heat-affected zone), and fatigue resistance, it is primarily used in:

Boiler applications: High-pressure boiler drums, superheater headers, steam pipelines, etc.

Pressure vessel applications: Petrochemical reactors, heat exchangers, separators, spherical tanks (oil and gas storage tanks), liquefied gas tanks, pressure-bearing components in nuclear power equipment, etc.

Other applications: Large oil storage tanks, high-pressure pipelines in hydropower stations, high-pressure chemical towers, etc.

Core Advantages:

Balance of high strength and toughness: 460 MPa yield strength meets high-pressure design requirements, and impact energy at -20°C ensures low-temperature safety.

Excellent weldability: Low carbon equivalent (CEV ≤ 0.42%), reducing the risk of cold cracks during welding, suitable for various processes such as manual welding and submerged arc welding.

Process economy: Thermomechanical rolling eliminates the need for subsequent normalizing, shortening production cycles and reducing costs.

Broad applicability: Complies with European pressure vessel standards (e.g., PED 2014/68/EU) and can be used in projects within the EU and regions recognizing European standards.

Pressure vessels & boilers

Cryogenic storage tanks

Offshore structures (low-temperature zones)

Power plant components