This forging is intended for shell-type pressure components used in process equipment, reactors, separators, and other large industrial vessels. It offers a forged alternative for applications requiring robust wall sections, controlled metallurgy, and specific machining allowance. The product can be adapted to different material grades and delivery conditions according to pressure, temperature, and code-related project requirements. In cylindrical and shell-type applications, the buyer usually needs assurance that wall thickness, bore stock, and metallurgy can be controlled more reliably than with fabricated or cut tubular materials. These forgings are therefore suitable for equipment sections where sealing surfaces, bores, outer profiles, or load-bearing walls will be machined from a heavy cylindrical preform. According to service conditions, the product can also be arranged with heat treatment, ultrasonic testing, and rough machining to support pressure, hydraulic, or heavy mechanical uses.
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Key Features | Pressure-boundary integrity, weld prep readiness, heat treatment microstructure uniformity |
| Typical Materials | SA-516 Gr.70, SA-387 Gr.11/22, SA-336 F11/F22 |
| Size Range | OD 800~5000mm / Wall thickness 80~400mm / Length ≤8000mm / Unit Weight ≤100 tons |
| Typical Applications | Hydrocracker shells, high-pressure vessel shell sections, heat exchanger shells |
| Supply Condition | Normalized & tempered / Quenched & tempered / Rough machined (ID + faces + bevel) |
| Inspection & Docs | UT 100%, mechanical property verification, PMI, EN 10204 3.1, traceability package |


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