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IS 2002 Grade 1 / 2

IS 2002 is the Indian Standard specification for steel plates for pressure vessels and boilers.

High Temperature Service
Boiler Quality
Reliability

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Product Overview

IS 2002 is the premier Indian Standard specification governing steel plates used in the fabrication of boilers and pressure vessels. It is widely recognized and accepted in domestic thermal power projects, refineries, and industrial boiler manufacturing.

The standard is available in various grades, with Grade 1 and Grade 2 being the most common. These grades are designed to withstand elevated temperatures and high pressures, ensuring the safety and reliability of critical equipment.

Convergence Steel supplies IS 2002 plates directly from major Indian steel mills, ensuring full compliance with BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) requirements. All plates come with Mill Test Certificates confirming their chemical and mechanical properties.

Typical Applications

Thermal Power Plants
Industrial Boilers
Fabrication

Technical Specifications

Mechanical Properties

GradeYield StrengthTensile StrengthElongation
Grade 1235 MPa360-520 MPa22%
Grade 2265 MPa410-560 MPa21%

International Standard Equivalents

IS (India)ASTM (USA, closest class)EN (Europe, closest class)
IS 2002 Grade 1ASTM A516 Gr 55/60 (approx.)EN 10028-2 P235GH (approx.)
IS 2002 Grade 2ASTM A516 Gr 65/70 (approx.)EN 10028-2 P265GH (approx.)

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