Can you provide custom precision drilled forged tube sheets according to my drawings?

Yes, we provide full one-stop services from raw material forging to final CNC machining, including precision drilling, groove machining, reaming, chamfering, and thread machining, fully according to your drawings, 3D models, and technical specifications. Our tube hole positioning accuracy can reach up to ±0.01mm (±0.00039 inches), and we fully comply with TEMA Class R/C/B precision standards.

What non-destructive testing (NDT) do you perform on forged steel tube sheets?

We perform 100% non-destructive testing (NDT) on all forged steel tube sheets, including: Ultrasonic Testing (UT) - ASTM A388 for internal defects Dye Penetrant Testing (PT) - ASTM A165 for surface defects Hardness Testing - Rockwell, Brinell, Vickers Chemical Composition Analysis - Direct reading spectrometer Mechanical Property Testing - Tensile, impact, bending We also support Magnetic Particle Testing (MT) - ASTM A275 and Radiographic Testing (RT) according to your project requirements.

Custom Forged Steel Tube Sheets Manufacturer in China

Q: What is the maximum outer diameter, thickness, and single-piece weight of forged steel tube sheets you can produce?

We can produce forged steel tube sheets with a maximum outer diameter of up to 4000mm (157.5 inches), a maximum thickness of up to 1200mm (47.2 inches), and a single-piece weight capacity of up to 30,000kg (66,139 lbs).

Q: What is the difference between EN 10204 3.1 and EN 10204 3.2 material certificates?

EN 10204 3.1 certificate is issued by the manufacturer's independent inspection department, confirming that the product complies with the order requirements and includes the results of inspections and tests. EN 10204 3.2 certificate is issued by an authorized third-party inspection body (notified body), with independent testing and verification of the product, which is required for most high-end international projects, especially in the EU, North America, and the Middle East.

Q: What international standards do your forged steel tube sheets comply with?

Our forged steel tube sheets fully comply with all mainstream international standards, including ASTM, ASME, DIN, EN, JIS, API, TEMA, NACE MR0175/ISO 15156, and PED 2014/68/EU. We also meet regional regulatory requirements such as CE, UKCA, CSA, AS, and CCS.

Q: What is the best material for forged tube sheets in seawater desalination projects?

For seawater desalination projects, the best materials are super duplex stainless steel (2507/F53) , 254SMO/654SMO super austenitic stainless steel , and titanium alloy (Gr.2/Gr.7/Gr.12) . These materials provide excellent chloride ion corrosion resistance, pitting resistance, and crevice corrosion resistance, ensuring long-term stable operation in high-salinity seawater environments.

Q: What is the typical lead time for custom forged steel tube sheets?

The typical lead time for standard carbon steel and stainless steel forged tube sheets is 15-25 days. For complex cladded tube sheets, super alloy materials, and large-size heavy-weight products , the lead time is 30-45 days. We can also adjust the lead time according to your urgent project schedule.

Q: What is TEMA standard, and which TEMA class do you support?

TEMA stands for the Tubular Exchanger Manufacturers Association, which is the global benchmark for shell and tube heat exchanger and tube sheet manufacturing. We support all three TEMA classes: TEMA Class R : Refinery Service - for the most severe working conditions TEMA Class C : Chemical Service - for general chemical industry applications TEMA Class B : General Service - for standard HVAC and light industrial applications

Custom forged steel tube sheet for heat exchanger and pressure vessel applications

Page type: Technical product and sourcing guide Audience: EPC, OEM, heat exchanger and pressure vessel procurement teams Last updated: 2026-03-30 Primary entity: Forged steel tube sheets

Key Product Highlights

Custom forged steel tube sheets are generally used for extreme conditions that need high pressure resistance, heavy wall thickness, tight drilling tolerance, strong through-thickness properties, and reliable certification support. Following are summarized information about product scope, manufacturing capability, materials, inspection, and project applications.

Maximum outer diameter: up to 4000 mm
Maximum thickness: up to 1200 mm
Maximum single-piece weight: up to 30,000 kg
Process coverage: steel melting, open die forging, heat treatment, CNC machining, drilling, NDT and certification
Material scope: carbon steel, alloy steel, stainless steel, duplex, nickel alloys, titanium, copper nickel and naval brass
Application sectors: heat exchangers, pressure vessels, oil and gas, power generation, desalination and nuclear power

Established in 1997, Jiangsu Liangyi Co., Limited (also known as JNMT Forged Parts) is a China-based manufacturer with more than 25 years of open die forging experience.Our factory covers 80,000㎡ and has annual capacity of 120,000 tons. We have supplied clients from more than 50 countries. Our main custom forged steel tube sheets include forging tubesheets, drilled tube plates and cladded tube sheets, and they are used for heat exchangers, pressure vessels, boilers, oil and gas equipment, power generation systems, seawater desalination projects, and other extreme working conditions.Our company provides full service from steel melting, open die forging, heat treatment, CNC machining to non-destructive testing,and all of our parts meet ASTM, ASME, DIN, EN, JIS, API, and TEMA.

What Are Forged Steel Tube Sheets and Why Use Open Die Forging?

Forged steel tube sheets are main pressure-bearing and tube-fixing parts of shell and tube heat exchangers, high-pressure boilers, pressure vessels, condensers, evaporators, steam turbines, and large central air conditioning systems. They are used to securely fix heat exchange tubes, isolate different media on both sides, and they can bear extreme working conditions such as high pressure, high temperature, sour service, and strong corrosion. Unlike rolled or cast tube plates, forging tube sheets are made through a professional open die forging process, which make sure they have great advantages for extreme industries.

Consistent and Refined Metallographic distribution: controlled forging deformation and temperature delete internal defects such as porosity, segregation, and inclusions h , resulting in tensile strength, yield strength, and fatigue resistance are 20-30% higher than rolled plates
Excellent Through-Thickness Performance: Very suitable for ultra-thick tube sheets up to 1200mm, ensuring consistent mechanical properties, corrosion resistance, and structural integrity from the surface to the core
Great Corrosion Resistance and High Temperature Stability: Customizable heat treatment processes (normalizing, quenching, tempering, annealing, solution treatment, aging treatment) to get good metallographic distribution and performance for extreme working conditions
Customizable Forging Ratio and Dimensions: Standard forging ratio ≥3:1, high-demand critical applications forging ratio ≥6:1; maximum outer diameter up to 4000mm, maximum thickness up to 1200mm, single-piece weight up to 30 tons
Better Welding and Machining Performance: Reduces the risk of hot cracking and cold cracking during welding, and improves the surface finish and dimensional accuracy during CNC machining, extending the lifetime of equipment by 30-50%

Forged vs Rolled or Cast Tube Sheets: A Practical Comparison for Buyers

For many standard low-risk applications, a rolled plate or other non-forged solution may be acceptable. However, buyers commonly choose forged steel tube sheets when section thickness is high, drilling tolerance is strict, service conditions are extreme, or third-party certification and through-thickness soundness are critical to project approval and long-term reliability.

Evaluation point	Forged tube sheet	Rolled or cast alternative
Internal soundness	Better grain flow and reduced risk of internal defects after controlled forging and heat treatment	Depends heavily on source material or casting quality; may be not a good choice for very thick main parts
Through-thickness properties	Usually more suitable for heavy-wall and pressure-bearing duty	Can be less consistent in demanding thickness ranges
Machining and drilling reliability	Often favored for tight tolerance hole patterns and heavy CNC machining	Project-dependent and may be less stable in extreme dimensions
Use case	Heat exchangers, pressure vessels, oil and gas, power, desalination, nuclear and other critical service equipment	More common where service conditions and certification demands are less severe

Manufacturing Capabilities and Dimensional Range

Equipped with advanced forging, heat treatment, machining, and inspection facilities, we can produce custom forged tubesheets with ultra-large size and heavy weight capacity to meet the most project requirements in different industries. Our production equipment and inspection facilities are fully introduced on our Equipment page, welcome to review more details.

Main Dimension, Weight, and Detailed Specifications

Maximum Outer Diameter: Up to 4000mm (157.5 inches)
Maximum Thickness: Up to 1200mm (47.2 inches)
Single-Piece Weight Capacity: From 30kg (66 lbs) to 30,000kg (66,139 lbs)
Standard Forging Ratio: ≥3:1; High-Demand Important Applications Forging Ratio: ≥6:1
Tube Hole Size Range: Φ1mm (0.039 inches) to Φ300mm (11.8 inches)
Tube Hole Positioning Accuracy: Up to ±0.01mm (±0.00039 inches)
Tube Hole Diameter Tolerance: Up to ±0.01mm (±0.00039 inches)
Surface Roughness: Up to Ra0.6 (Ra25 microinches)
Flatness Tolerance: ≤0.05mm/m (≤0.0006 inches/foot)
Perpendicularity Tolerance: ≤0.02mm/m (≤0.00024 inches/foot)
TEMA Standard Compliance: TEMA Class R (Refinery Service), TEMA Class C (Chemical Service), TEMA Class B (General Service)

Cladded and Composite Forged Tube Sheet Solutions

For harsh working conditions that need both high strength and great corrosion resistance, we provide professional composite and cladded forged tube sheets solutions, manufactured according to ASTM/ASME SB898, ASTM/ASME SB263, and ASTM/ASME SB264 international standards. Following are our cladding capabilities:

Explosion Bonded Composite Tube Sheets: Get full metallurgical bonding between a carbon steel or alloy steel base layer and a corrosion-resistant alloy cladding layer through controlled explosive energy, with a bonding strength ≥200MPa (29,000 psi); suitable for ultra-thick cladding (up to 20mm) and large-size tube sheets
Rolled Cladding Tube Sheets: Cost-effective solution for uniform cladding thickness (2-10mm), suitable for medium and low pressure corrosion-resistant applications
Overlay Welding Tube Sheets: Automatic GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding), SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding), and SAW (Submerged Arc Welding) overlay welding with duplex stainless steel, super duplex stainless steel, titanium alloy, nickel alloy, Hastelloy, Inconel, and Incoloy; cladding thickness from 2mm to 10mm, 100% penetrant testing (PT) and ultrasonic testing (UT) to ensure no defects

All cladded forged tubesheets go through strict clad strength testing, ultrasonic testing (UT), dye penetrant testing (PT), corrosion testing, and mechanical property testing, fully meeting the requirements of petrochemical, seawater desalination, nuclear power, and oil & gas industries.

International Standards, Regional Compliance and Documentation Support

Our forged steel tube sheets fully meet the latest international standards and regional regulatory requirements, making sure seamless adapt to projects in every main market around the world. Following are our compliance coverage.

European Union (EU) & United Kingdom (UK)

EN 10204 3.1/3.2 Material Certification
PED 2014/68/EU Pressure Equipment Directive
DIN, EN, AD 2000 Merkblatt Standards
CE Certification & Notified Body Approval
DNV, GL, LR, BV, TUV Third-Party Inspection
UKCA Certification Support

North America (USA & Canada)

ASME BPVC Section VIII Division 1/2 Pressure Vessel Code
ASTM Material Standards (A182, A516, A350, A694, etc.)
API 6A Oil & Gas Wellhead Equipment Standard
CSA B51 & NBIC Certification Support
ABS, TUV America, Lloyd's Register Third-Party Inspection
NACE MR0175/ISO 15156 Sour Service Standard

Middle East & Africa

API 6A, API 6D Oil & Gas Equipment Standards
NACE MR0175/ISO 15156 Sour Service Standard
Aramco, ADNOC, Kuwait Oil, QatarEnergy Project Specifications
DESO, SASO, SONARC Regulatory Compliance
BV, DNV, ABS, LR Third-Party Certification
Seawater Desalination Project Compliance

Asia Pacific & Latin America

JIS G3201, GB, AS Australian Standards
DOSH Malaysia, MOM Singapore, KOSHA Korea Compliance
ISO 9001:2015 Certified Manufacturing
NBR Brazilian, INEN Ecuador, COVENIN Venezuelan Standards
CCS, KR, RINA, NK Marine Certification
Mining & Power Generation Project Compliance

Industries Served and Representative Project Cases

Our forged steel tube sheets are widely used as important parts in stationary tube sheets and floating tube sheets for shell and tube heat exchangers, high-pressure boilers, evaporators, nuclear power facilities, pressure vessels, steam turbines, large central air conditioning systems, seawater desalination plants, and petrochemical containers. Following are our main project cases across major global markets:

Petrochemical Ethylene Plant Project - Germany (EU Market)

We supplied 19 sets of forged tube sheets for a large-scale 1.2 million tons/year ethylene plant project in Germany. Made from ASTM A182 F316L mod super austenitic stainless steel, the products has diameter of 3200mm (126 inches) and thickness of 480mm (18.9 inches).They went through TEMA Class R precision drilling, passed EN 10204 3.2 certification by TUV Rheinland and fully met PED 2014/68/EU, the EU's strict pressure equipment safety and environmental requirements. The products have been working well for over 2 years without any failures.

Heavy Oil Refinery Project - Texas, USA (North America Market)

We supplied 24 sets of forged tube plates for a 300,000 barrels/day heavy oil refinery project in Texas, USA. It is made of SA516 Gr.70 carbon steel, with a 3mm thick Hastelloy C276 layer welded on automatically.The part has a maximum diameter of 3600mm (141.7 inches) and a thickness of 580mm (22.8 inches).It meets the requirements of ASME BPVC Section VIII, API 6A, and NACE MR0175/ISO 15156 for sour gas service. All products have passed 100% UT and PT non-destructive testing, as well as third-party inspection by ABS.

Seawater Desalination Project - Saudi Arabia (Middle East Market)

We supplied 36 sets of super duplex stainless steel forged tubesheets for a 200,000 m³/day multi-stage flash (MSF) seawater desalination project in Saudi Arabia. The products are made from ASTM A182 F53 (2507) super duplex stainless steel with a diameter of 3800mm (149.6 inches) and thickness of 420mm (16.5 inches), and they have a tube hole positioning accuracy of 0.01mm (0.00039 inches) and surface roughness of Ra0.6 (Ra25 microinches). They have excellent chloride ion corrosion resistance (≥40°C critical pitting temperature) and can work stably for a long time in the high-salinity, high-temperature seawater environment of the Persian Gulf.

Ultra-Supercritical Thermal Power Plant Project - Indonesia (Southeast Asia Market)

We supplied 48 sets of heat-resistant alloy steel forged tube sheets for a 2×1000MW ultra-supercritical thermal power plant project in Indonesia. The products are made from ASTM A182 F91 martensitic heat-resistant steel with a diameter of 2800mm (110.2 inches) and thickness of 620mm (24.4 inches), and they are used in high-pressure feed water heaters and boiler systems. After normalized and tempered heat treatment (1040°C normalizing, 760°C tempering), they passed JIS G3201 standard inspection and have excellent high-temperature creep resistance (≥100,000 hours creep rupture strength at 600°C/100MPa), so that they can work well in the high-temperature, high-humidity tropical environment of Southeast Asia.

Iron Ore Processing Project - Western Australia (Oceania Market)

We supplied 22 sets of wear-resistant and corrosion-resistant cladded forged tube sheets for a large-scale 80 million tons/year iron ore processing project in Western Australia. The products are made from ASTM A516 Gr.70 carbon steel with 4mm 2205 duplex stainless steel explosion bonding , with a diameter of 2600mm (102.4 inches) and thickness of 380mm (15 inches). They all meet AS Australian standards and have excellent wear resistance (≥400 HB hardness) and corrosion resistance in the harsh mining slurry environment.

Manufacturing Process from Melting to Final Inspection

We have a fully production line from premium steel melting to final delivery, with strict quality control to make sure every set of forged steel tube sheets have great performance and reliability .Following are our manufacturing process:

Premium Raw Material Melting & Inspection: Premium raw steel from top domestic steel mills (Baosteel, Wuhan Iron and Steel, etc.), melted in 30t electric arc furnace (EAF), 30t ladle refining furnace (LF), and 30t vacuum degassing furnace (VOD); full chemical composition analysis and ultrasonic inspection (UT) before forging
Precision Open Die Forging: Forged on 2000T, 4000T, and 6000T hydraulic forging presses, with controlled forging ratio (≥3:1 standard, ≥6:1 critical), forging temperature (1150-1250°C initial forging, 850-950°C final forging), and deformation rate to ensure consistent deformation and refined grain distribution.
Fully Automatic Heat Treatment: Normalizing, quenching, tempering, annealing, solution treatment, and aging treatment in 10 fully automatic temperature-controlled heat treatment furnaces (temperature control accuracy ±5°C); heat treatment processes are customized according to material grade and project requirements to get the great metallographic distribution and performance
Rough & Finish CNC Machining: CNC lathe turning, milling, boring, drilling, groove machining, reaming, chamfering, and thread machining on 5-axis CNC machining centers; fully meeting TEMA Class R/C/B precision standards and client's drawings
100% Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) & Quality Inspection: 100% ultrasonic testing (UT) (ASTM A388), dye penetrant testing (PT) (ASTM A165), magnetic particle testing (MT) (optional, ASTM A275), hardness testing, chemical composition analysis, mechanical property testing (tensile, impact, bending), and dimensional inspection according to client's drawings
Final Certification & Packaging: Issuing EN 10204 3.1 mill test certificate (MTC) for all products; supporting third-party EN 10204 3.2 certification by CCS, BV, KR, GL, ABS, DNV, LR, RINA, RS, IRS, etc.; professional packaging with anti-rust oil, wooden cases, and waterproof plastic film to make sure all parts are not damaged in long-term transportation

Material Selection Guide for Critical Service Conditions

We can produce forged tube sheets with a full range of metal materials, covering carbon steel, alloy steel, stainless steel, nickel base super alloy, copper nickel alloy, titanium alloy, and naval brass alloy. Following is our professional material selection guide for different extreme working conditions:

High Temperature & High Pressure (Boilers, Thermal Power Generation, Steam Turbines): ASTM A182 F11, F22, F91, F92 alloy steel; ASME SA516 Gr.60, Gr.70 carbon steel; ASME SA350 LF2, LF3 low temperature carbon steel
General Corrosion & Low Temperature Service (Chemical Industry, HVAC, Food Processing): ASTM A182 F304, F304L, F316, F316L austenitic stainless steel; ASME SA350 LF2, LF3 low temperature carbon steel
Severe Corrosion & Seawater Desalination (Seawater Desalination, Marine Engineering, Coastal Power Plants): ASTM A182 F51 (2205), F53 (2507) duplex/super duplex stainless steel; 904L, 254SMO, 654SMO super austenitic stainless steel; ASTM/ASME SB381 Gr.2, Gr.7, Gr.12 titanium alloy
Strong Acid & Alkali Chemical Environment (Petrochemical, Chemical Processing, Pharmaceutical Industry): Hastelloy C276, C22, C4, B2, X, C2000 nickel base alloys; Inconel 600, 601, 625, 718 nickel base alloys; Incoloy 800, 800H, 800HT, 825, 926 nickel base alloys; Monel 400, K500 copper nickel alloy
Oil & Gas Sour Service (Oil & Gas Wellhead, Refinery, Pipeline): ASTM A182 F6NM (1.4313) martensitic stainless steel; Inconel 718, 725 nickel base alloys; fully meet NACE MR0175/ISO 15156 sour service standards
Nuclear Power Application (Nuclear Power Plants, Nuclear Research Facilities): ASME SA508 Gr.3 nuclear grade carbon steel; 304, 304L, 316, 316L nuclear grade stainless steel; with strict low cobalt content control (≤0.05%)

For full material grade details and technical specifications, please visit our Materials page for detailed information.

Available Material Grades for Forged Steel Tube Sheets

We can manufacture forged steel tube sheets with all mainstream international material grades, including but not limited to:

Carbon & Alloy Steel Grades

A182-F5, A182-F11, A182-F12, A182-F21, A182-F22, ASTM A182-F22V, A182-F91, A182-F92, ASTM A694-F42, ASTM A694-F46, ASTM A694-F48, ASTM A694-F50, ASTM A694-F60, ASTM A694-F70, ASME SA516 Grade 60, SA516-Grade 70, SA-350 LF2, SA-350 LF3, SA-350 LF5, SA-350 LF6, A36, ASTM A105, ASME SA266 Grade 2/Grade 4, ST37.2, C22.8, S235JR, S275JR, S355JR, AISI 1045, AISI 4140, AISI 4130, AISI 4340, 42CrMo4 (1.7225), 25CrMo4 (1.7218), 12CrMo9-10 (1.7312), 18CrMoS4 (1.7243), 18CrNiMo7-6 (1.6587), 17CrNiMo6 (1.6582), 16MnCr5 (1.7139), St52-3 (1.0841), S355J2G3 (1.0570), 50CrMo4 (1.7228)

Stainless Steel Grades

A182-F6a, A182-F6b, A182-F304, A182-F304L, A182-F310, A182-F316, A182-F316L, A182-F317, A182-F317L, A182-F347, AISI 309, AISI 310S, AISI 316Lmod, A182-F48, A182-F321, A182-F347, A182-F348, Nitronic 50 (UNS S20910), Nitronic 40 (UNS S21800), Nitronic 60 (UNS S21800), Nitronic 30 (UNS S20400), Xm-11 (UNS S21904), Xm-10 (UNS S21900), UNS S21800, Alloy 20 (UNS N08020), 904L (UNS N08904), PH13-8Mo (XM13, UNS S13800), 17-4PH (UNS S17400, AISI 630), 15-5PH (UNS S15500), 17-7PH (UNS S17700), PH15-7 Mo (UNS S15700), 254Smo (UNS S31254), Al-6Xn (UNS N08367), 654SMO (UNS S32654), A182-F44 (UNS S31254), A182-F45 (UNS S31254), A182-F51 (UNS S31803/S32205, 2205), A182-F53 (UNS S32750, 2507), A182-F60 (UNS S32760, 2507), A182-F55 (UNS S32760), A182-F62 (UNS S39274), A182-F52 (UNS S32950), ASTM A182-F61 (UNS S41500), UNS N08028, UNS N08367

Nickel Base & Super Alloy Grades

Nickel 200 (UNS N02200), Nickel 201 (UNS N02201), Monel 400 (UNS N04400), Monel R-405 (UNS N04405), Monel K-500 (UNS N05500), Hastelloy C-22 (UNS N06022), Hastelloy X (UNS N06002), Hastelloy C-4 (UNS N06455), Hastelloy B-2 (UNS N10665), Hastelloy C-276 (UNS N10276), Hastelloy C-2000 (UNS N06200), Hastelloy B (UNS N10001), Nimonic 75 (UNS N06075), Nimonic 90 (UNS N07090), Nimonic 80A (UNS N07080), Nimonic 105 (UNS N07105), Nimonic 901 (UNS N09901), Inconel 600 (UNS N06600), Inconel 601 (UNS N06601), Inconel 617 (UNS N06617), Inconel 625 (UNS N06625), Inconel 686 (UNS N06686), Inconel 690 (UNS N06690), Inconel 693 (UNS N06693), Inconel 718 (UNS N07718), Inconel 725 (UNS N07725), Inconel X-750 (UNS N07750), Incoloy 800 (UNS N08800), Incoloy 800H (UNS N08810), Incoloy 800HT (UNS N08811), Incoloy 825 (UNS N08825), Incoloy 926 (UNS N08926), Incoloy 925 (UNS N09925), Incoloy 901 (UNS N09901)

Brass, Naval Brass & Copper Nickel Alloy Grades

UNS C36500 (Leaded Naval Brass), UNS C44300 (Admiralty Brass), UNS C44400 (Admiralty Brass, Arsenical), UNS C46400 (Naval Brass), UNS C46500 (Naval Brass, High Lead), UNS C61300 (Aluminum Bronze), UNS C61400 (Aluminum Bronze), UNS C63000 (Nickel Aluminum Bronze), UNS C70600 (90/10 Copper Nickel), UNS C71500 (70/30 Copper Nickel) (Compliant with ASME SB171 Standard)

Titanium Alloy Grades

ASTM/ASME SB381 Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 5 (Ti-6Al-4V), Grade 7 (Ti-Pd), Grade 12 (Ti-0.3Mo-0.8Ni), Grade 16 (Ti-0.05Pd)

Quality Assurance, Inspection and Certification Support

To make sure every set of forged tube sheets have high quality and reliability, we have applied a full-process quality management system which meet ISO 9001:2015 standards, with advanced inspection equipment and strict testing procedures. Our quality control system covers every step from raw material melting to final delivery.

Full-Set Advanced Inspection & Testing Equipment

Mechanical Property Testing Equipment: Universal tensile testing machine, impact testing machine, hardness tester (Rockwell, Brinell, Vickers), bending testing machine, high-temperature tensile testing machine and high-temperature creep testing machine
Chemical Composition Analysis Equipment: Direct reading spectrometer, carbon sulfur analyzer and oxygen nitrogen hydrogen analyzer
Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Equipment: Ultrasonic flaw detector (UT), magnetic particle tester (MT), dye penetrant testing (PT) equipment and radiographic testing (RT) equipment (optional)
Special Testing Equipment: Clad strength tester, corrosion resistance tester, metallographic analysis equipment, high-precision coordinate measuring machine (CMM), roughness tester, thread gauge, plug gauge, ring gauge and calipers

Comprehensive International Certification Support

EN 10204 3.1 Mill Test Certificate (MTC): Issued for all products by our independent inspection department
Third-Party EN 10204 3.2 Certification: Supported by CCS, BV, KR, GL, ABS, DNV, LR, RINA, RS, IRS, TUV, and other authoritative third-party inspection bodies
Management System Certification: ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018 (pending)
Product Compliance Support: PED 2014/68/EU, API 6A, NACE MR0175/ISO 15156, CE, UKCA, CSA, AS, JIS, and other regional regulatory compliance
Full Material Traceability: From raw steel to finished product, with complete heat number and batch number records

Frequently Asked Questions About Forged Steel Tube Sheets

What is the maximum outer diameter, thickness, and single-piece weight of forged steel tube sheets you can produce?

We can produce forged steel tube sheets with a maximum outer diameter of up to 4000mm (157.5 inches), a maximum thickness of up to 1200mm (47.2 inches) and a single-piece weight capacity of up to 30,000kg (66,139 lbs).

What is the difference between EN 10204 3.1 and EN 10204 3.2 material certificates?

EN 10204 3.1 certificate is issued by the manufacturer's independent inspection department, confirming that the results of inspections and tests for product meet clients' requirements .EN 10204 3.2 certificate is issued by an authorized third-party inspection body (notified body), with independent testing and verification of the product, which is required for most important international projects, especially in the EU, North America, and the Middle East.

What international standards do your forged steel tube sheets meet?

Our forged steel tube sheets fully meet all mainstream international standards, including ASTM, ASME, DIN, EN, JIS, API, TEMA, NACE MR0175/ISO 15156, and PED 2014/68/EU. We also meet regional regulatory requirements such as CE, UKCA, CSA, AS, and CCS.

Can you provide custom drilled forged tube sheets according to my drawings?

Yes, we provide full one-stop services from raw material forging to final CNC machining, including drilling, groove machining, reaming, chamfering, and thread machining, fully according to clients drawings, 3D models, and technical specifications. Our tube hole positioning accuracy can reach up to ±0.01mm (±0.00039 inches), and we fully meet TEMA Class R/C/B precision standards.

What is the best material for forged tube sheets in seawater desalination projects?

For seawater desalination projects, the best materials are super duplex stainless steel (2507/F53), 254SMO/654SMO super austenitic stainless steel, and titanium alloy (Gr.2/Gr.7/Gr.12). These materials have excellent chloride ion corrosion resistance, pitting resistance, and crevice corrosion resistance, making sure that they can work stably for long time in high-salinity seawater environments.

What non-destructive testing (NDT) do you apply on forged steel tube sheets?

We apply 100% non-destructive testing (NDT) on all forged steel tube sheets, including:

Ultrasonic Testing (UT) - ASTM A388 for internal defects
Dye Penetrant Testing (PT) - ASTM A165 for surface defects
Hardness Testing - Rockwell, Brinell, Vickers
Chemical Composition Analysis - Direct reading spectrometer
Mechanical Property Testing - Tensile, impact, bending

We also support Magnetic Particle Testing (MT) - ASTM A275 and Radiographic Testing (RT) according to your project requirements.

What is the usual lead time for custom forged steel tube sheets?

The usual lead time for standard carbon steel and stainless steel forged tube sheets is 15-25 days. For cladded tube sheets, super alloy materials, and large-size heavy-weight products, the lead time is 30-45 days. We can also adjust the lead time according to clients urgent orders.

What is TEMA standard, and which TEMA class do you support?

TEMA stands for the Tubular Exchanger Manufacturers Association, which is the global benchmark for shell and tube heat exchanger and tube sheet manufacturing. Following are the three TEMA classes We support :

TEMA Class R: Refinery Service - for the most severe working conditions
TEMA Class C: Chemical Service - for general chemical industry applications
TEMA Class B: General Service - for standard HVAC and light industrial applications

RFQ Checklist: What to Send for a Fast and Accurate Tube Sheet Quotation

To get a fast and accurate quotation, buyers usually send us the following information. For custom forged tube sheets, the more detailed your requirements are, the more accurate we can be on the material choice, machining process, testing items, standard compliance, and delivery schedule.

Drawing package: 2D drawings, 3D model if available, revision number, and important dimensions
Material requirement: ASTM / ASME / EN grade, corrosion allowance, or equivalent specification
Service condition: design pressure, design temperature, medium, chloride content, sour service, and corrosion concerns
Tube layout: hole diameter, pitch, ligament requirement, drilling pattern, facing and groove requirements
Cladding scope: explosion bonded, rolled cladding, or overlay welding, plus clad alloy and required thickness
Inspection scope: UT, PT, MT, RT if applicable, hardness, mechanical testing, PMI, corrosion or clad bond testing
Certification: EN 10204 3.1 or 3.2, PED, API, NACE, TEMA class, third-party witness or notified body needs
Commercial details: quantity, required delivery date, destination port, packing standard, and project name

Request a Quote for Custom Forged Steel Tube Sheets

Jiangsu Liangyi Co., Limited (JNMT Forged Parts) is professional in providing high-quality custom forged steel tube sheets with competitive prices, reliable delivery, and full technical support for all clients around the world. Whether you need standard forging tubesheets, custom complex cladded tube plates or drilled tube sheets, we can provide a professional suggestion for your project.

Welcome to send your custom drawings, 3D models, material requirements, order quantity, and project specifications to get a detailed quotation within 24 hours. Our professional technical team will provide suggestions for material selection and process optimization for your project.

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🌐 Website: https://www.jnmtforgedparts.com

📍 Address: Chengchang Industry Park, Jiangyin City, Jiangsu Province, China

We also provide a full range of other open die forgings, seamless rolled forged steel rings, forged steel shafts, forged bars, valve & oil gas forgings, and other custom forged parts, which you can find on our Products page. We look forward to establishing a long-term and mutually beneficial partnership with you!