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Gnee Industrial has over 20 years of experience supplying high-quality non-alloy pressure vessel steel. Our P265GH steel offers excellent plasticity, toughness, cold bending, and weldability, making it ideal for boilers, pressure vessels, and heat exchangers in the oil & gas, petrochemical, and power generation industries.
EN 10028-2 P265GH steel plate
P265GH steel, also known in China as 25MnG, is a European and German standard material designed for elevated temperature service. The number "265" represents its minimum yield strength in the normalized condition, ensuring reliable performance in high-pressure and high-temperature environments.
P265GH Steel Plate Dimensions and Specifications
Gnee Industrial provides P265GH steel plates in a wide range of sizes to meet project requirements:
Thickness: 5 mm – 250 mm
Width: 1000 mm – 4000 mm
Length: 1000 mm – 20000 mm
All plates are delivered with EN 10204 3.1 / 3.2 Mill Test Certificates, ensuring traceability and compliance with international pressure vessel standards. Optional cutting, surface treatment, and machining services are available.
Chemical Composition of EN 10028-2 P265GH Steel
| Grade | C | Si | Mn | P | S | Al(min) | N | Cr | Cu | Mo | Nb | Ni | Ti | V | Cr+Cu+Mo+Ni |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P265GH | ≤0.20 | ≤0.40 | 0.80–1.40 | ≤0.025 | ≤0.015 | ≥0.020 | ≤0.012 | ≤0.30 | ≤0.30 | ≤0.08 | ≤0.02 | ≤0.30 | ≤0.03 | ≤0.02 | ≤0.70 |
Mechanical Properties of P265GH Steel Plate
| Thickness (mm) | Yield Strength MPa (min) | Tensile Strength MPa | Elongation A% (min) | Impact Energy KVJ (-20°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ≤16 | 265 | 410–570 | >23 | 27 |
| 16–40 | 255 | 410–530 | 22 | 27 |
| 40–60 | 245 | 410–530 | 22 | 27 |
| 60–100 | 215 | 410–530 | 22 | 27 |
| 100–150 | 200 | 400–530 | 22 | 27 |
| 150–250 | 185 | 390–530 | 22 | 27 |
P265GH steel is fully weldable and can withstand high operating temperatures up to 400°C, making it suitable for both boiler plates and pressure vessels.
Applications of P265GH Pressure Vessel Steel
EN 10028-2 P265GH steel plates are widely used in high-pressure and high-temperature environments thanks to their excellent plasticity, toughness, and weldability. Typical applications include:
- Boilers and boiler drums – Suitable for operating temperatures up to 400°C, thicknesses ranging from 5 mm to 250 mm, and widths up to 4000 mm.
- Heat exchangers and steam generators – Plates can withstand thermal cycling and are compatible with welding or forming into curved sections.
- High-pressure storage tanks for petroleum and gas – Supports internal pressures up to 25 MPa, widely used in petrochemical plants and LNG storage.
- Chemical and petrochemical processing equipment – Resistant to moderate corrosion, P265GH steel ensures long-term performance in ammonia, ethylene, and methanol plants.
- Power generation and nuclear plant pressure components – Including turbine casings, reactor pressure vessels, and high-pressure piping, compliant with PED 2014/68/EU requirements.
Additionally, Gnee Industrial offers P265GH seamless and welded tubes, as well as forgings for flanges, valves, and nozzles, ensuring a complete solution for pressure vessel and high-temperature boiler projects. Our steel can also be supplied with HIC-resistant certification for hydrogen-induced cracking prevention in high-pressure applications.
Why Choose Gnee Industrial for P265GH Steel
Gnee Industrial is a trusted manufacturer and supplier of EN 10028-2 P265GH steel plates with proven global performance. Key advantages include:
- 20+ years of experience in producing pressure vessel steel for international standards (EN, ASTM, PED).
- Extensive stock availability – Over 10,000 tons of P265GH steel plates in various thicknesses (5–250 mm) and dimensions, ensuring rapid shipment within 7–10 days.
- High-quality control – Plates feature low non-metallic inclusion levels, uniform mechanical properties, and meet EN 10028-2 impact testing at -20°C.
- Dual certifications and HIC-resistant options – Plates can be supplied with EN + ASTM A516 Gr.60 dual certification, suitable for ASME and European projects.
- Custom processing support – Cutting, shot blasting, painting, edge profiling, and machining per client drawings.
- Global shipping and technical support – Packages are rust-proof for sea freight, and our engineers provide guidance for heat treatment, welding, and installation.
- Project-ready documentation – Full EN 10204 3.1 / 3.2 mill test certificates, material certificates, and dimensional reports included.
With these capabilities, Gnee ensures your P265GH steel projects meet the highest quality, safety, and compliance standards, reducing downtime and maintenance costs while guaranteeing long-term performance.
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Application
What is P265GH steel equivalent to?
P265GH is a European material standard steel grade commonly used in pressure vessel and boiler applications. Its approximate equivalent in ASTM standards is ASTM A516 Grade 60.
What is the tensile strength of P265GH?
Steel for boiler making and pressure vessels with a minimum yield strength of 265 MPa and a tensile strength of 410 to 530 MPa.
What is the difference between P265GH and S355?
P265gh is a pressure vessel grade steel having superior chemical concentration than the S355 grade. The S355 grade is a structural steel module, having superior mechanical properties compared to the P265gh grade.
What is the difference between P235GH and P265GH?
P235GH: Has a minimum yield strength of 235 MPa, making it suitable for moderate-pressure applications. Its tensile strength ranges between 360-500 MPa. P265GH: Offers a higher yield strength of 265 MPa and a tensile strength of 410-570 MPa, providing better performance in higher-pressure environments.
What is the temperature range of P265GH material?
The unalloyed steel is designed for use in continuous operation up to approx. 400 °C and for pipes up to approx. 450 °C wall temperature. Sheets made of P265GH are characterized by good weldability and the steels can be easily cold and hot formed.
What is P265GH material?
P265GH is a weldable pressure vessel and boiler steel grade used by the world's industrial fabricators. The material, which is ideally suited for elevated temperature service, is commonly found in the oil & gas, petrochemical and chemical industry.