Mastering Welding Techniques for 16mo3 Steel

16Mo3 steel plates are a high-quality chromium-molybdenum alloy steel that are used in applications that require high temperatures and pressures. They are EN10028 specified pressure vessel grade steel that can withstand temperatures up to 600°C without becoming brittle or losing strength.

16Mo3 steel plates are a high-quality chromium-molybdenum alloy steel that are used in applications that require high temperatures and pressures. They are EN10028 specified pressure vessel grade steel that can withstand temperatures up to 600°C without becoming brittle or losing strength. 16Mo3 steel plate is weldable and has many other properties that make it ideal for a variety of applications, including:

Overview of Mastering Welding Techniques for 16mo3 Steel

16Mo3 steel is a popular material in the fabrication of industrial Boiler and steel pressurized vessels found in the oil, gas, and chemical industries. Its unique composition, which includes molybdenum, enhances its heat resistance or Heat Exchangers and mechanical Strength. Mastering the welding techniques for 16Mo3 steel is crucial for ensuring the integrity and durability of the structures made from it. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you master these techniques.

Understanding 16mo3 Steel and Its Applications

Many Industries use the 16mo3 Steel Plate for their production and SA387 16mo3 Stainless Steel Plate is used in Major production houses such as Power Generation and Petrochemical Industries or Industrial Boilers and 16MO3 steel has excellent properties that make it ideal for high-temperature and high-pressure environments. It has a high-temperature resistance of up to 600 degrees Celsius and is corrosion-resistant. It also has good weldability and formability, making it easy to shape and configure.

Chemical Composition

• Carbon (C): 0.12-0.20%
• Manganese (Mn): 0.40-0.90%
• Silicon (Si): 0.25-0.35%
• Phosphorus (P): ≤0.025%
• Sulfur (S): ≤0.010%
• Molybdenum (Mo): 0.25-0.35%

The inclusion of molybdenum in this alloy provides improved high-temperature Strength, oxidation resistance, and corrosion resistance.

Essential Pre-Welding Preparations for 16mo3 Steel

Prosaic Steel & Alloys is one of the primary manufacturers of 16mo3 Steel Plate The company has much experience in manufacturing and retailing of 16mo3 Steel Plate or Corten Steel and they have some Essential points for Pre-Welding Preparations 16mo3 Steel Explained bellow

• Clean the Surface
• Preheating

Clean the Surface Remove any rust, scale, oil, and other contaminants from the welding surface to prevent defects and Preheating Preheat the material to a temperature of 150-250°C to reduce the risk of thermal shock and to ensure uniform heat distribution.

Selecting the Right Top "3" of Welding Method for 16mo3 Steel

16Mo3 Steel Plates and Ma are weldable and welded using various welding techniques, including SMAW, SAW, and GTAW. However, it is important to ensure the correct preheat temperature of the 16Mo3 Stainless Steel Plate to avoid the risk of deformation or cracking.

• Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
• Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW/TIG)
• Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW/MIG)

Shielded Metal Arc Welding Commonly used for its versatility and simplicity and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Preferred for precision welding, especially for thinner sections and Gas Metal Arc Welding Suitable for faster welding speeds and thicker sections.

Best Practices for Welding 16mo3 Steel

16Mo3 steel should be preheated before welding. The preheating temperature should be 150~200°C. The preheated heating area should be on both sides of the weld, and its width should be more than 1.5 times the Thickness of the weld at the weld and not less than 100 mm.

Current and Voltage Adjust based on the welding process and material Thickness. For SMAW, a current range of 80-160A is typical, while GTAW might use 70-150A and Travel Speed Maintain a consistent travel speed to avoid defects such as porosity or lack of fusion and Heat Input Control heat input to avoid excessive grain growth, which can weaken the weld. Aim for a heat input of 1.0-1.5 kJ/mm.

Troubleshooting Common Welding Issues with 16mo3 Steel

16mo3 is a EN10028 specified Pressure Vessel grade chrome molybdenum steel alloy for use in elevated working temperatures.16mo3 steel is a Pressure Vessel steel that is used in applications with elevated temperatures according to EN 10028 2. It has improved mechanical properties and better creep resistance allowing it to be used up to 500°C. This makes it ideal for a wide range of uses where the plates will have to perform at a high temperature continuously

16mo3 material is used as a weldable steel and Corten Steel in the fabrication of industrial Boiler and steel pressurised vessels found in the oil, gas and chemical industry. Due to the materials chrome and molybdenum content, 16Mo3 has excellent heat resistance and corrosion resistant characteristics and Typical applications for 16Mo3 include a wide range of power plant equipment, industrial exhaust, venting and flare systems and waste recycling and incineration plants. It is also valuable for machinery where parts are likely to remain hot for an extended period.

For 16Mo3 heat resistance and Heat Exchangers is provided by the 0.32% molybdenum alloying element.

Grade 16Mo3 is available ex–stock from Prosaic Steel and Alloys and the material comes with test certification and stamping. Please refer to technical information for this grade below...16Mo3 Steel is mainly used for boilers and Pressure Vessels with elevated temperatures according to EN 10028–2 (2003). It is equivalent to 15D3 (AFNOR 36206 ) and UNI5869 16Mo3 16Mo3 with Molybdenum Alloy Steel plates which is mainly used for constructing Pressure Vessel and Boiler. The delivery condition of this grade shall be Normalized.16Mo3 is a chrome molybdenum based steel and Corten Steel which has excellent heat resistance or Heat Exchangersand corrosion resistant characteristics

16MO3 EQUIVALENTS

• It is equivalent to 15Mo3 (DIN 17155 - Germany)
• 15D3 (NFA 36-205 - France)
• BS1501-243b (BS1501 - UK)
• ASTM 204 Gr.B

Mechanical Properties of 16mo3 Stainless Steel Plate

Application of 16mo3 Steel Plates

• power plant equipment
• industrial exhaust
• venting and flare systems
• waste recycling and incineration plants
• boilers,
• superheater tubes,
• collector and hot steam Pipe Fittings,
• stove tubes and conduits

16mo3 Steel Plate Packing

16mo3 Steel Plate and Corten Steelis sleeved into plastic bag individually, pieces wrapped with water-proof material, bundled with nylon rope. Clear labels are tagged on the outside of the package for easy identification of the quantity and product I.D. Great care is taken during operation and transportation. 16mo3 Stainless Steel Plate packing will be according to international standard in bundles strapped by strips then into containers to avoid any damage.

Delivery: Within 10-25 days or asap if we have enough stock

Types of Packaging:

• - Bundles (hexagonal)
• - Wooden Boxes
• - Crates (steel/wooden)
• - Special crates for U-Bend tubes with each radius separated
• - Packaging for 16mo3 Steel Plate EN10028 as per customer's requirements

Special Features:

• - Each bundle covered with plastic for protection against extreme weather.
• - End of 16mo3 Steel Plate protected by plastic Strip.
• - Bundles strapped with plastic strips.
• - Each radius of U-Bend tube separated by a separator.
• - Packaging list (laminated) placed with box/crate.

16mo3 Steel Plates, Sheet, Slabs Sizes Available in Stock with Price 16mo3 Structural Steel Plate Sizes Available in Stock with Price

• 0.2 MM THICKNESS x WIDTH1000 MM / 1250 MM / 1500 MM / 2000 MM / 2500 MM X LENGTH 1000 MM / 2500 MM / 3000 MM / 6000 MM / COIL CUT in 16mo3 Steel Plates, 16mo3 EN10028, Pressure Vessel Chrome Moly Steel
• 0.3 MM THICKNESS x WIDTH1000 MM / 1250 MM / 1500 MM / 2000 MM / 2500 MM X LENGTH 1000 MM / 2500 MM / 3000 MM / 6000 MM / COIL CUT in 16mo3 Steel Plates, 16mo3 EN10028, Pressure Vessel Chrome Moly Steel
• 0.4 MM THICKNESS x WIDTH1000 MM / 1250 MM / 1500 MM / 2000 MM / 2500 MM X LENGTH 1000 MM / 2500 MM / 3000 MM / 6000 MM / COIL CUT in 16mo3 Steel Plates, 16mo3 EN10028, Pressure Vessel Chrome Moly Steel
• 0.8 MM THICKNESS x WIDTH1000 MM / 1250 MM / 1500 MM / 2000 MM / 2500 MM X LENGTH 1000 MM / 2500 MM / 3000 MM / 6000 MM / COIL CUT in 16mo3 Steel Plates, 16mo3 EN10028, Pressure Vessel Chrome Moly Steel
• 1 MM THICKNESS x WIDTH1000 MM / 1250 MM / 1500 MM / 2000 MM / 2500 MM X LENGTH 1000 MM / 2500 MM / 3000 MM / 6000 MM / COIL CUT in 16mo3 Steel Plates, 16mo3 EN10028, Pressure Vessel Chrome Moly Steel
• 1.65 MM THICKNESS x WIDTH1000 MM / 1250 MM / 1500 MM / 2000 MM / 2500 MM X LENGTH 1000 MM / 2500 MM / 3000 MM / 6000 MM / COIL CUT in 16mo3 Steel Plates, 16mo3 EN10028, Pressure Vessel Chrome Moly Steel
• 2.11 MM THICKNESS x WIDTH1000 MM / 1250 MM / 1500 MM / 2000 MM / 2500 MM X LENGTH 1000 MM / 2500 MM / 3000 MM / 6000 MM / COIL CUT in 16mo3 Steel Plates, 16mo3 EN10028, Pressure Vessel Chrome Moly Steel
• 3.1 MM THICKNESS x WIDTH1000 MM / 1250 MM / 1500 MM / 2000 MM / 2500 MM X LENGTH 1000 MM / 2500 MM / 3000 MM / 6000 MM / COIL CUT in 16mo3 Steel Plates, 16mo3 EN10028, Pressure Vessel Chrome Moly Steel
• 04 MM THICKNESS x WIDTH1000 MM / 1250 MM / 1500 MM / 2000 MM / 2500 MM X LENGTH 1000 MM / 2500 MM / 3000 MM / 6000 MM / COIL CUT in 16mo3 Steel Plates, 16mo3 EN10028, Pressure Vessel Chrome Moly Steel
• 05 MM THICKNESS x WIDTH1000 MM / 1250 MM / 1500 MM / 2000 MM / 2500 MM X LENGTH 1000 MM / 2500 MM / 3000 MM / 6000 MM / COIL CUT in 16mo3 Steel Plates, 16mo3 EN10028, Pressure Vessel Chrome Moly Steel
• 06 MM THICKNESS x WIDTH1000 MM / 1250 MM / 1500 MM / 2000 MM / 2500 MM X LENGTH 1000 MM / 2500 MM / 3000 MM / 6000 MM / COIL CUT in 16mo3 Steel Plates, 16mo3 EN10028, Pressure Vessel Chrome Moly Steel
• 08 MM THICKNESS x WIDTH1000 MM / 1250 MM / 1500 MM / 2000 MM / 2500 MM X LENGTH 1000 MM / 2500 MM / 3000 MM / 6000 MM / COIL CUT in 16mo3 Steel Plates, 16mo3 EN10028, Pressure Vessel Chrome Moly Steel
• 10 MM THICKNESS x WIDTH1000 MM / 1250 MM / 1500 MM / 2000 MM / 2500 MM X LENGTH 1000 MM / 2500 MM / 3000 MM / 6000 MM / COIL CUT in 16mo3 Steel Plates, 16mo3 EN10028, Pressure Vessel Chrome Moly Steel
• 12 MM THICKNESS x WIDTH1000 MM / 1250 MM / 1500 MM / 2000 MM / 2500 MM X LENGTH 1000 MM / 2500 MM / 3000 MM / 6000 MM / COIL CUT in 16mo3 Steel Plates, 16mo3 EN10028, Pressure Vessel Chrome Moly Steel
• 15 MM THICKNESS x WIDTH1000 MM / 1250 MM / 1500 MM / 2000 MM / 2500 MM X LENGTH 1000 MM / 2500 MM / 3000 MM / 6000 MM / COIL CUT in 16mo3 Steel Plates, 16mo3 EN10028, Pressure Vessel Chrome Moly Steel
• 16 MM THICKNESS x WIDTH1000 MM / 1250 MM / 1500 MM / 2000 MM / 2500 MM X LENGTH 1000 MM / 2500 MM / 3000 MM / 6000 MM / COIL CUT in 16mo3 Steel Plates, 16mo3 EN10028, Pressure Vessel Chrome Moly Steel
• 18 MM THICKNESS x WIDTH1000 MM / 1250 MM / 1500 MM / 2000 MM / 2500 MM X LENGTH 1000 MM / 2500 MM / 3000 MM / 6000 MM / COIL CUT in 16mo3 Steel Plates, 16mo3 EN10028, Pressure Vessel Chrome Moly Steel
• 20 MM THICKNESS x WIDTH1000 MM / 1250 MM / 1500 MM / 2000 MM / 2500 MM X LENGTH 1000 MM / 2500 MM / 3000 MM / 6000 MM / COIL CUT in 16mo3 Steel Plates, 16mo3 EN10028, Pressure Vessel Chrome Moly Steel
• 22 MM THICKNESS x WIDTH1000 MM / 1250 MM / 1500 MM / 2000 MM / 2500 MM X LENGTH 1000 MM / 2500 MM / 3000 MM / 6000 MM / COIL CUT in 16mo3 Steel Plates, 16mo3 EN10028, Pressure Vessel Chrome Moly Steel
• 25 MM THICKNESS x WIDTH1000 MM / 1250 MM / 1500 MM / 2000 MM / 2500 MM X LENGTH 1000 MM / 2500 MM / 3000 MM / 6000 MM / COIL CUT in 16mo3 Steel Plates, 16mo3 EN10028, Pressure Vessel Chrome Moly Steel
• 28 MM THICKNESS x WIDTH1000 MM / 1250 MM / 1500 MM / 2000 MM / 2500 MM X LENGTH 1000 MM / 2500 MM / 3000 MM / 6000 MM / COIL CUT in 16mo3 Steel Plates, 16mo3 EN10028, Pressure Vessel Chrome Moly Steel
• 30 MM THICKNESS x WIDTH1000 MM / 1250 MM / 1500 MM / 2000 MM / 2500 MM X LENGTH 1000 MM / 2500 MM / 3000 MM / 6000 MM / COIL CUT in 16mo3 Steel Plates, 16mo3 EN10028, Pressure Vessel Chrome Moly Steel
• 32 MM THICKNESS x WIDTH1000 MM / 1250 MM / 1500 MM / 2000 MM / 2500 MM X LENGTH 1000 MM / 2500 MM / 3000 MM / 6000 MM / COIL CUT in 16mo3 Steel Plates, 16mo3 EN10028, Pressure Vessel Chrome Moly Steel
• 35 MM THICKNESS x WIDTH1000 MM / 1250 MM / 1500 MM / 2000 MM / 2500 MM X LENGTH 1000 MM / 2500 MM / 3000 MM / 6000 MM / COIL CUT in 16mo3 Steel Plates, 16mo3 EN10028, Pressure Vessel Chrome Moly Steel
• 36 MM THICKNESS x WIDTH1000 MM / 1250 MM / 1500 MM / 2000 MM / 2500 MM X LENGTH 1000 MM / 2500 MM / 3000 MM / 6000 MM / COIL CUT in 16mo3 Steel Plates, 16mo3 EN10028, Pressure Vessel Chrome Moly Steel
• 38 MM THICKNESS x WIDTH1000 MM / 1250 MM / 1500 MM / 2000 MM / 2500 MM X LENGTH 1000 MM / 2500 MM / 3000 MM / 6000 MM / COIL CUT in 16mo3 Steel Plates, 16mo3 EN10028, Pressure Vessel Chrome Moly Steel
• 40 MM THICKNESS x WIDTH1000 MM / 1250 MM / 1500 MM / 2000 MM / 2500 MM X LENGTH 1000 MM / 2500 MM / 3000 MM / 6000 MM / COIL CUT in 16mo3 Steel Plates, 16mo3 EN10028, Pressure Vessel Chrome Moly Steel
• 42 MM THICKNESS x WIDTH1000 MM / 1250 MM / 1500 MM / 2000 MM / 2500 MM X LENGTH 1000 MM / 2500 MM / 3000 MM / 6000 MM / COIL CUT in 16mo3 Steel Plates, 16mo3 EN10028, Pressure Vessel Chrome Moly Steel
• 45 MM THICKNESS x WIDTH1000 MM / 1250 MM / 1500 MM / 2000 MM / 2500 MM X LENGTH 1000 MM / 2500 MM / 3000 MM / 6000 MM / COIL CUT in 16mo3 Steel Plates, 16mo3 EN10028, Pressure Vessel Chrome Moly Steel
• 50 MM THICKNESS x WIDTH1000 MM / 1250 MM / 1500 MM / 2000 MM / 2500 MM X LENGTH 1000 MM / 2500 MM / 3000 MM / 6000 MM / COIL CUT in 16mo3 Steel Plates, 16mo3 EN10028, Pressure Vessel Chrome Moly Steel
• 52 MM THICKNESS x WIDTH1000 MM / 1250 MM / 1500 MM / 2000 MM / 2500 MM X LENGTH 1000 MM / 2500 MM / 3000 MM / 6000 MM / COIL CUT in 16mo3 Steel Plates, 16mo3 EN10028, Pressure Vessel Chrome Moly Steel
• 60 MM THICKNESS x WIDTH1000 MM / 1250 MM / 1500 MM / 2000 MM / 2500 MM X LENGTH 1000 MM / 2500 MM / 3000 MM / 6000 MM / COIL CUT in 16mo3 Steel Plates, 16mo3 EN10028, Pressure Vessel Chrome Moly Steel
• 62 MM THICKNESS x WIDTH1000 MM / 1250 MM / 1500 MM / 2000 MM / 2500 MM X LENGTH 1000 MM / 2500 MM / 3000 MM / 6000 MM / COIL CUT in 16mo3 Steel Plates, 16mo3 EN10028, Pressure Vessel Chrome Moly Steel
• 65 MM THICKNESS x WIDTH1000 MM / 1250 MM / 1500 MM / 2000 MM / 2500 MM X LENGTH 1000 MM / 2500 MM / 3000 MM / 6000 MM / COIL CUT in 16mo3 Steel Plates, 16mo3 EN10028, Pressure Vessel Chrome Moly Steel
• 70 MM THICKNESS x WIDTH1000 MM / 1250 MM / 1500 MM / 2000 MM / 2500 MM X LENGTH 1000 MM / 2500 MM / 3000 MM / 6000 MM / COIL CUT in 16mo3 Steel Plates, 16mo3 EN10028, Pressure Vessel Chrome Moly Steel
• 80 MM THICKNESS x WIDTH1000 MM / 1250 MM / 1500 MM / 2000 MM / 2500 MM X LENGTH 1000 MM / 2500 MM / 3000 MM / 6000 MM / COIL CUT in 16mo3 Steel Plates, 16mo3 EN10028, Pressure Vessel Chrome Moly Steel
• 90 MM THICKNESS x WIDTH1000 MM / 1250 MM / 1500 MM / 2000 MM / 2500 MM X LENGTH 1000 MM / 2500 MM / 3000 MM / 6000 MM / COIL CUT in 16mo3 Steel Plates, 16mo3 EN10028, Pressure Vessel Chrome Moly Steel
• 100 MM THICKNESS x WIDTH1000 MM / 1250 MM / 1500 MM / 2000 MM / 2500 MM X LENGTH 1000 MM / 2500 MM / 3000 MM / 6000 MM / COIL CUT in 16mo3 Steel Plates, 16mo3 EN10028, Pressure Vessel Chrome Moly Steel
• 110 MM THICKNESS x WIDTH1000 MM / 1250 MM / 1500 MM / 2000 MM / 2500 MM X LENGTH 1000 MM / 2500 MM / 3000 MM / 6000 MM / COIL CUT in 16mo3 Steel Plates, 16mo3 EN10028, Pressure Vessel Chrome Moly Steel
• 120 MM THICKNESS x WIDTH1000 MM / 1250 MM / 1500 MM / 2000 MM / 2500 MM X LENGTH 1000 MM / 2500 MM / 3000 MM / 6000 MM / COIL CUT in 16mo3 Steel Plates, 16mo3 EN10028, Pressure Vessel Chrome Moly Steel
• 120 MM THICKNESS x WIDTH1000 MM / 1250 MM / 1500 MM / 2000 MM / 2500 MM X LENGTH 1000 MM / 2500 MM / 3000 MM / 6000 MM / COIL CUT in 16mo3 Steel Plates, 16mo3 EN10028, Pressure Vessel Chrome Moly Steel

Export Country 16mo3 Steel Plate

We export 16mo3 Steel Plates to Saudi Arabia, Iran, Iraq, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, Kuwait, Turkey, Egypt, Yemen, Syria, israel, Jordan, Cyprus, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, South Korea, Japan, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Bangladesh, Mayanmar, Taiwan, Cambodia, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay, Uruguay, United States Of America, Canada, Mexico, Panama, Costa Rica, Puerto Rica, Trinidad And Tobago, Jamaica, Bahamas, Denmark, Russia, Norway, Germany, France, Italy, United Kingdom, Spain, Ukraine, Netherland, Belgium, Greece, Czech Republic, Portugal, Hungary, Albania, Austria, Switzerland, Slovakia, Finland, Ireland, Croatia, Slovenia, Malta, Nigeria, Algeria, Angola, South Africa, Libya, Egypt, Sudan, Equatorial Guinea, The Republic Of Congo, Gabon, Europe, Africa, Asia, North America, South America, Middle East, Far East.etc.

Prosaic Steel and Alloys is a well known worldwide exporter of Prosaic Steel and Alloys is committed to provide each and every customer with the highest standard of customer service. We deals in 16mo3 Steel Plates in India & Overseas, offering a wide range of 16mo3 Steel Plates