On this page 6 sections
What ASTM A435 covers
Standard at a glance
- Standard
- ASTM A435 / A435M
- Issued by
- ASTM
- Product form
- Plates
- Grades on site
- 2
An ultrasonic test method for steel plate 12.5 mm and thicker, used to find laminations and internal discontinuities, often added to pressure-vessel plate orders.
Key requirements
- Scanning along grid lines over the plate surface
- Acceptance by size of discontinuity indications
- Applies to plate 12.5 mm and thicker
- Ordered as a supplementary requirement
Summary for procurement guidance. Refer to the current edition of the standard for full requirements.
Grades supplied to ASTM A435
Ordering to ASTM A435
- State "ASTM A435" and the edition if your project requires it
- Grade / designation and product dimensions
- Supplementary requirements (tests, heat treatment, certification)
- Certificate type: EN 10204 3.1 or 3.2
Frequently asked questions
What does ASTM A435 cover?
An ultrasonic test method for steel plate 12.5 mm and thicker, used to find laminations and internal discontinuities, often added to pressure-vessel plate orders.
Which grades are covered by ASTM A435?
On this site: ASTM A516 Grade 60, ASTM A516 Grade 70.
Do you supply material certified to ASTM A435?
Yes. Material is supplied to ASTM A435 with EN 10204 3.1 certificates (3.2 on request), where the mill certifies to it.
Is ASME SAA435 the same as ASTM A435?
ASME adopts many ASTM material specifications into Section II with an "S" prefix (for example SA-435). The adopted text is identical or includes stated modifications, and dual-certified material meets both.