Strategically located in the industrial heart of Manama, Bahrain, Ahmer Steel has built a distinguished reputation as a trusted manufacturer and supplier of pressure vessel steel. Our commitment lies in providing high-integrity sheets and plates that form the backbone of critical containment systems across various demanding industries. We understand that safety and reliability are paramount, which is why our materials are sourced and processed to meet the most rigorous international standards, ensuring our clients receive nothing less than exceptional quality for their most vital projects.
The exceptional performance of our pressure vessel steel stems from its carefully engineered composition, which typically includes precise levels of carbon, manganese, and elements like molybdenum and nickel for enhanced strength and toughness. This specific formulation results in outstanding mechanical properties, including high yield and tensile strength, excellent impact resistance even at low temperatures, and superior weldability. These characteristics are fundamental, as they allow the material to safely withstand immense internal pressures and stresses throughout its long service life.
| Grade | Pressure Vessel Plates |
| Length | Up to 18,000 mm |
| Thickness | From 3 mm to 250 mm |
| Width | to 4,500 mm |
| Production | Hot-Rolled (HR) |
| Heat Treatment | Normalised/ Rolled /QT/N+T |
| Composition | Percentage % | Composition | Percentage % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ni | 0.6 | Si | 0.3 |
| Cu | 0.10/ 0.22 | C | 0.3 |
| Ti | 0.03 | S | 0.03 |
| Nb | 0.03 | P | 0.01 |
| Mo | 1/ 1.7 | Mn | 0.08 |
| V | 0.02 | Al | 0.02 |
| 0.3 | Cr |
| A516 | GRADE 65 | GRADE 60 | GRADE 70 | GRADE 55 |
| YIELD (KSI) | 35 | 32 | 38 | 30 |
| TENSILE (KSI) | 65-85 | 60-80 | 70-90 | 55-75 |
| ELONGATION (200 MM) | 19 | 21 | 17 | 23 |
We provide products that come with both mill test certificates and third-party test certificates, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
The primary use for these specialized sheets and plates is, as the name suggests, in the fabrication of pressure vessels—the essential tanks, boilers, and reactors that safely contain gases and liquids under high pressure. You will find our steel at work in the oil and gas sector, within chemical processing plants, and in power generation facilities. Beyond vessels, this versatile material is also ideal for structural components in heavy machinery, storage tanks, and any application where unwavering strength and resilience under demanding conditions are non-negotiable for operational safety and longevity.
Ahmer Steel is a leading manufacturer, supplier and exporter of high-quality Carbon Steel, Alloy Steel, Mild Steel and Galvanized Steel products. Our extensive product range includes Pipes, Tubes, Flanges, Pipe Fittings, Forged Fittings, Sheets and Plates, catering to various industries in Manama, Bahrain.
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