
ASTM A240 Chromium And Chromium-Nickel Stainless Steel Plates
Sheets Strips For Pressure Vessels And General Purposes
The ASTM A240 specification covers chromium, chromium-nickel, and
chromium-manganese-nickel stainless steel plate, sheet, and strip
for pressure vessels and for general applications. This standard
outlines the material composition, drawing format, production
process, surface roughness, treatment methods, inspection
instruments, and application areas for these stainless steel
products.
Material Composition
The ASTM A240 standard specifies the material composition for
stainless steel plates, sheets, and strips. It typically includes
chromium, nickel, and other alloying elements, ensuring high
corrosion resistance and strength suitable for various
applications, especially in pressure vessels.
Drawing Format
The drawing format for ASTM A240 stainless steel products
encompasses detailed dimensional specifications, tolerances, and
geometric properties. This information is crucial for fabricators
and manufacturers to accurately produce components according to
engineering and design requirements.
Production Process
The production process for ASTM A240 stainless steel involves
multiple stages such as melting, casting, hot rolling, cold
rolling, heat treatment, and surface finishing. Each step is
meticulously controlled to achieve the desired material properties
and dimensions as per the standard.
Surface Roughness and Treatment
Surface roughness and treatment requirements are specified within
the ASTM A240 standard to ensure that the stainless steel plates,
sheets, and strips meet specific texture and finish criteria. This
may involve processes such as pickling, passivation, or mechanical
finishing to achieve the desired surface characteristics.
Inspection Instruments
The standard outlines the inspection instruments and methods
necessary to verify the quality and conformance of ASTM A240
stainless steel products. This involves the use of instruments such
as calipers, micrometers, surface roughness testers, and
non-destructive testing equipment to assess material properties and
dimensions.
Application
ASTM A240 stainless steel plates, sheets, and strips are widely
used in various industries including chemical processing, food and
beverage equipment, pharmaceuticals, and pressure vessel
manufacturing. These materials are chosen for their corrosion
resistance, high-temperature strength, and formability.
In conclusion, the ASTM A240 standard serves as a comprehensive
guideline for the production, inspection, and application of
chromium and chromium-nickel stainless steel plates, sheets, and
strips, making it a crucial reference for manufacturers, engineers,
and others involved in the utilization of these materials.
| Product name | ASTM A240 Chromium And Chromium-Nickel Stainless Steel Plates
Sheets Strips For Pressure Vessels And General Purposes |
| delivery status | Outer diameter<3000mm, thickness<800mm, cylinder length<3000mm |
| surface condition | Blank surface, machining |
| Heat treatment | Blank surface, machining |
| Service | Normalizing, Annealing, Quenching&Tempering, Hardening, etc |
| Specification | According to drawings |
| Application | OEM and ODM |
| Craftsmanship | Chemical industry, fertilizer, oil refining, power station,
agricultural machinery, metallurgy, mining, machinery and equipment |
| MOQ | Open forging, die forging, ring rolling, special forging |
| Non-destructive testing | 1Pcs |
| raw materials | Ultrasonic flaw detection |
| Packing | Round steel, steel ingot |
| Sample | Wooden cases or according to customers' requirement |
| Samples | Available |
| PO steps | Sending drawing-evaluating-quoting-sampling-testing-feedback-mass
production-inspection-packing-shipping |






TORICH is an enterprise that has been producing precision steel
pipes and steel pipe processing for over 20 years, with a factory
area of approximately 20000 square meters
The main products produced are carbon steel and alloy steel grade
seamless steel pipes, welded precision steel pipes, DOM steel
pipes, seamless and welded stainless steel pipes.And our separate
workshop also produce machined cast iron parts and cast steel
parts, as well ad customized precision parts and difficult
precision parts. Our strength is with in our ability to produce
metal parts of higher quality control in an integrated process,
from mapping and mould design, to casting, forging, machining, heat
treatment, surface treatment, assembly and testing.
TORICH team is familiar with the quality requirements and process standards of
precision parts and steel tubes of leading industrial companies at home and abroad, constantly optimizes the production and management level, and constantly looks for like-minded excellent
suppliers, which enable us to reduce the production cost and have a comparative advantage over many of our competitors.
In the field of processing, TORICH has 18 sets 4-axis/3-axis CNC
machines and over 30 sets of CNC lathers. The machining center is
capable of machining 1100x600x800mm parts and the CNC lathes are
capable of processing 550x1500mm parts. We specialize in machining
stainless steel, alloy steel and other hard metals, as well as
carbon steel, aluminium, and copper, with a dimensional accuracy of
0.01mm.
As of 2023, TORICH has perfectly cooperated with more than 50
countries, including Russia, India, Australia, the United Kingdom,
France, the United States, Canada, Brazil, and Egypt. Quality and
reputation are always our first concerns, with the aim of well
serving every customer who trusts in us. TORICH looks forward to
partnering with customers all over the world.




1. Are you manufacturer or trader ?
TORICH is manufacturer based trading company.
2. How can we get samples ?
Ready to ship samples can be delivered within 3 working days,
developing samples need to be confirmed with our engineer and sales
team.
3.How can I get a quote?
Detailed drawings (PDF/STEP/IGS/DWG...) with material, quantity and
surface treatment information.
4. Can I get a quote without drawings?
Sure, we appreciate to receive your samples, pictures or drafts
with detailed dimensions for accurate quotation.
5. What is the lead time?
15-60 day depending on different order quantity and products.
6. Can you provide samples before mass production?
Sure, sample fee is needed, will be returned when mass production
if possible.
7. What is your payment terms?
30% deposit, the balance 70% before shipping.
8. What is your packing method?
Safty and strong packing suitable for sea shipping and air
shipping.
9. What will you do if we receive poor quality parts?
Please kindly send us the pictures, our engineers will find the
solutions and remake them for you asap.