When a rolled plate comes back out of tolerance, the cost is not just the material. It is the schedule slip, the rework cycle, and the conversation you must have with your client. You deserve a fabrication partner who treats your deadline as seriously as you do.
At Boardman, we bring over a century of fabrication experience, ASME certification, and in-house rolling capability. Whether you bring your own drawings or need full project support, we work at the level of involvement you prefer.
Plate rolling is the process of forming a flat metal plate into a curved shape (cylinders, cones, or shells) using a powered plate roll machine. It sounds easy, but when your project depends on a shell that fits up cleanly, holds pressure, and meets code, the gap between a good roll shop and the wrong one shows up fast.
A rolled plate that comes back stalls your schedule, triggers a rework cycle, and puts your delivery date at risk. That is the real cost of choosing a fabricator who treats rolling as an afterthought.
Here is what you should expect from a plate rolling partner worth trusting:
At Boardman, plate rolling and cone rolling are performed in-house at our Oklahoma City facility. We roll steel and alloy plate up to 3 inches thick and form cylinders up to 16 feet in diameter. Contact us to discuss how our rolling capabilities can add value to your next project.
Whether your project calls for heavy plate rolling or intricate precision work, our facility is equipped to handle it all with speed, accuracy, and reliability. Keeping our plate-rolling capabilities in-house ensures our cones and cylinders meet our high-quality standard, which also happens to be the highest in the industry.
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At Boardman, our in-house plate rolling services are built to accommodate a wide range of project sizes and specifications. Here’s a quick glance of our plate rolling capabilities:
| Capability | Specification |
|---|---|
| Maximum plate thickness | 3 inches |
| Maximum cylinder diameter | 16 feet |
| Rolling type | Plate rolling and cone rolling |
| Materials | Carbon steel, stainless steel, low alloy (Cr-Mo), clad, high alloy (Inconel, Hastelloy, Monel, Duplex, Incoloy, Nickel Alloy) |
| In-house or outsourced | Fully in-house, 140,000 sq. ft. facility in Oklahoma City, OK |
| Standalone service? | Yes, we’re also available to outside customers, not just internal production |
| ASME support | We support ASME Section VIII Div. I and Div. II vessel fabrication |
| Quality standard | In-house quality controls such as National Board U Stamp and R Stamp certified |
Our plate roll isn’t just for rolling plates. We also have the capacity and the expertise to roll shell cans and cones for our projects and yours. By completing these cone-rolling jobs in-house, we can ensure that every piece meets the highest standards in the industry.
We do more than steel cone rolling—we can complete custom cone rolling for many different types of metals, including these:
Plate rolling and cone rolling are foundational processes in the fabrication of large industrial equipment. Here are the most common applications where Boardman’s plate rolling services are put to work:
| Application | What Gets Rolled | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| Pressure vessel shells | Cylinders for drums, separators, reactors, accumulators | Must meet ASME Section VIII tolerances for pressure-containing service |
| Trayed towers and columns | Large-diameter shells for distillation, absorption, contacting | Precise diameter and roundness are critical for tray fit-up and column performance |
| Industrial tanks and storage vessels | Cylindrical shells for oil and gas, chemical, and refining service | Rolling enables consistent wall thickness and structural integrity at scale |
| Transition pieces and reducers | Cones connecting different-diameter components | Accurate cone geometry ensures leak-free, properly aligned assemblies |
| Rotary kilns and dryers | Rotating drums and shells for industrial drying and processing | Heavy plate rolling handles the wall thickness and diameter demands of rotating equipment |
| Scrubbers and separators | Shells for gas-liquid separation and scrubbing equipment | Rolled shells provide the structural backbone for process-critical separation systems |
| Stacks and exhaust systems | Shells for industrial stacks and duct assemblies | Heavy plate rolling forms the large-diameter, thick-wall sections required for high-temperature exhaust service |
| Custom fabrication assemblies | Any curved plate component in a heavy industrial build | In-house rolling keeps the entire assembly under one quality system |
If your project involves any of these applications, our in-house plate rolling and cone rolling capability is built to support it, from a single rolled shell to a complete fabricated assembly.
Nothing speaks of our capabilities like our completed projects. From engineered drawings to shipping, we are proud of the equipment we produce, and we invite you to learn more about a few of our projects with photos, specs, and stories.
Plate rolling and cone rolling are just the beginning when you work with us. Our expansive 140,000 ft² facility in Oklahoma City is designed to support full-scale industrial fabrication from start to finish. Whether you need standalone plate rolling services or a turnkey solution for your next build, we have the infrastructure and expertise to deliver.
Our full range of capabilities includes:
We are proud to support a wide variety of industries with dependable service, exceptional craftsmanship, and a commitment to on-time delivery. If you’re looking for a fabrication partner that offers more than just rolling steel plate, contact us today to learn how we can help bring your next project to life.
Our team at Boardman fabricates equipment for customers nationwide. Our shop-fabricated pressure vessels, tanks, towers, and custom assemblies ship nationwide.
For field service and on-site work, our crews serve the following states:
Need field support or fabricated equipment in these areas? Contact us today, we are happy to discuss your project’s specific logistics.
These are the questions engineers, project managers, and procurement teams most often ask when evaluating plate rolling vendors. If you do not see your question here, contact our team directly.
Plate rolling is the process of forming a flat metal plate into a curved shape by passing it through a series of powered rolls. The process is used to create shells, cans, and transition pieces for pressure vessels, tanks, towers, and other industrial equipment.
Boardman can roll steel and alloy plate up to 3 inches thick. This capability supports both heavy industrial plate rolling for large-diameter pressure vessel shells and lighter plate work for smaller components. Contact our team with your specific thickness and material requirements to confirm fit.
Boardman can roll cylinders up to 16 feet in diameter, thanks to our substantial under-hook height and heavy plate rolling equipment. This range covers most industrial vessel and tower shell applications in the refining, chemical processing, and energy sectors.
Yes. In addition to cylinder rolling, our Boardman team performs cone rolling in-house. Our technicians calibrate roller angles to produce precise cone geometries that fit up correctly to adjacent components.
At Boardman, we roll carbon steel, stainless steel, low alloy (Cr-Mo), clad plate, and a range of high alloy metals including Nickel Alloy, Incoloy, Inconel, Hastelloy, Monel, and Duplex. If you are working with a specific alloy, contact us to confirm capability and any special handling requirements.
Yes. Our plate rolling capability is specifically designed to support ASME Section VIII pressure vessel fabrication. Our in-house rolling, combined with our welding, NDE, and quality control capabilities, means your vessel shells are fabricated, inspected, and documented under one quality program. Boardman holds ASME Section VIII Div. I and Div. II certifications, along with the National Board U Stamp, confirming our code compliance for pressure-containing fabrication.
Your project deserves a trusted partner who delivers your project on time, within budget, and to your exact specifications. And many fabricators pride themselves on high standards, but at Boardman, we go beyond what you can see. We want you to feel the difference in every interaction and every inch of your finished product.
Our stewardship promise means more than just delivering quality plate rolling services. It means offering support from the moment you reach out. Whether you are working with rolling steel plate for a pressure vessel or tackling a custom cone rolling challenge, we will guide you through the process with clear communication and industry expertise.
Let us connect to discuss how we can deliver unmatched value and reliability for your next plate rolling project, no matter the size or complexity.