Thabiso Steel is a reputable manufacturer and supplier located in Cape Town, South Africa, focusing on high-quality Pressure Vessel Steel Sheets and Plates. With years of experience and a strong dedication to quality, this company delivers dependable materials that adhere to both local and international standards. Thabiso Steel’s products are engineered to endure extreme pressure and temperature conditions, making them perfect for critical industrial applications. Their commitment to innovation, precision engineering, and customer satisfaction has established them as a trusted supplier in the steel fabrication and pressure vessel sector.
Pressure Vessel Steel Sheets and Plates usually feature a well-balanced mix of carbon, manganese, phosphorus, sulfur, and trace elements like silicon, nickel, chromium, and molybdenum. These components boost strength, ductility, and resistance to corrosion. The steel showcases high tensile strength, excellent weldability, and remarkable toughness, even at elevated temperatures. Common grades such as ASTM A516 and EN 10028 are crafted for outstanding performance under pressure. Mechanical properties include tensile strength ranging from 380–620 MPa and yield strength between 200–450 MPa, ensuring durability and safety in challenging environments.
| 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.
These Pressure Vessel Steel Sheets and Plates are extensively utilized in industries where resistance to high pressure and temperature is crucial. They play a vital role in the production of boilers, storage tanks, heat exchangers, and gas cylinders. The oil and gas, petrochemical, energy, and power generation sectors heavily depend on these steels for creating pressure-retaining equipment. Additionally, they find applications in refineries, chemical plants, and offshore installations. Thabiso Steel’s top-notch plates guarantee reliable performance, a long service life, and adherence to strict safety standards, making them a go-to choice for engineers and project developers throughout South Africa and beyond.
ThabisoSteel 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 Cape Town, South Africa.
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