As Sri Lanka accelerates its industrial transformation, ASTM B265 titanium sheet has emerged as a critical material across a wide range of sectors. From the island's rapidly expanding desalination infrastructure to its coastal marine engineering projects and chemical processing plants, the demand for certified, high-performance titanium sheet has never been greater.
ASTM B265 is the internationally recognized standard specification for titanium and titanium alloy strip, sheet, and plate. It covers commercially pure grades (GR1, GR2, GR3, GR4) and alloy grades (GR5/Ti6Al4V, GR7, GR9, GR12), offering engineers and procurement teams a comprehensive selection of materials suited to demanding environments.
ProX Metal, founded in 2001 and ISO 9001:2015 certified, is a trusted factory and manufacturer supplying ASTM B265 titanium sheet to Sri Lankan buyers, distributors, and project contractors. With an annual output exceeding 8,000 tons and over 100 advanced production machines, we deliver consistent quality, competitive pricing, and fast lead times.
ASTM B265 titanium resists chloride, seawater, and aggressive chemical media โ ideal for Sri Lanka's coastal and chemical environments.
Titanium offers steel-level strength at 45% less weight, reducing structural loads in marine platforms, pressure vessels, and heat exchangers.
Maintains mechanical integrity at elevated temperatures, making it suitable for chemical reactors, power plant condensers, and industrial heat systems.
Titanium's durability dramatically extends equipment lifecycle, reducing maintenance costs and downtime โ a key economic advantage for Sri Lankan operators.
Sri Lanka is investing heavily in desalination infrastructure to address freshwater scarcity in the Northern and Eastern provinces. ASTM B265 GR2 titanium sheet is the material of choice for heat exchanger plates, evaporator shells, and brine handling systems due to its unmatched resistance to chloride corrosion and seawater environments.
The Colombo industrial corridor and the Hambantota Industrial Zone host numerous chemical processing facilities. Titanium GR1 and GR2 sheets are widely used in reactor linings, storage tanks, and piping systems handling sulphuric acid, chlorine, and other aggressive chemicals where stainless steel fails prematurely.
As a major Indian Ocean hub, Sri Lanka's ports โ Colombo, Hambantota, Trincomalee โ drive consistent demand for marine-grade titanium. GR2 and GR12 ASTM B265 sheets are used in submarine pipelines, port infrastructure, ship hull cladding, and offshore equipment exposed to seawater immersion.
Sri Lanka's power sector, including thermal and renewable energy projects, utilizes titanium condenser tubing and heat exchanger plates. ASTM B265 titanium sheet is fabricated into condenser water boxes and tube sheets for coastal power stations where seawater cooling is employed.
Titanium's aesthetic appeal and corrosion resistance are driving adoption in premium architectural cladding, roofing, and facade applications in Colombo's expanding commercial real estate sector. ASTM B265 GR1 and GR2 sheets in various surface finishes meet both structural and decorative requirements.
Sri Lanka's growing medical device manufacturing sector demands biocompatible titanium for surgical instruments, implant components, and medical equipment. ASTM B265 GR1 and GR23 (Ti6Al4V ELI) sheets meet the stringent biocompatibility and sterilization requirements of the healthcare industry.
| Grade | Standard | Thickness (mm) | Width (mm) | Length (mm) | Surface Finish | Key Application in Sri Lanka |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GR1 (CP Titanium) | ASTM B265 | 0.3 โ 100 | 400 โ 3000 | 800 โ 20,000 | Bright, Pickled, Sandblasted | Desalination, Architecture, Medical |
| GR2 (CP Titanium) | ASTM B265 | 0.3 โ 100 | 400 โ 3000 | 800 โ 20,000 | Bright, Pickled, Hot Rolled Pickled | Chemical Processing, Maritime, Power |
| GR5 (Ti6Al4V) | ASTM B265 | 0.5 โ 75 | 400 โ 3000 | 800 โ 60,000 | Pickled, Machined | Aerospace, Energy, Defence |
| GR7 (Ti-0.2Pd) | ASTM B265 | 12 โ 75 | 1500 โ 2500 | 1000 โ 12,000 | Pickled, Custom | Chemical Reactors, Acid Environments |
| GR12 (Ti-0.3Mo-0.8Ni) | ASTM B265 | 12 โ 75 | 1500 โ 2500 | 1000 โ 12,000 | Pickled, Custom | Oil & Gas, Marine, Offshore |
| Ti-5Al-2.5Sn | ASTM B265 | 0.5 โ 50 | 500 โ 1500 | 1000 โ 20,000 | Pickled, Machined | High-Temperature Industrial Equipment |
Sri Lanka's National Water Supply and Drainage Board is expanding desalination capacity along the Northern and Eastern coastlines. ASTM B265 GR2 titanium sheet is specified for heat exchanger plates and evaporator components, driving consistent long-term procurement demand from contractors and EPC firms.
The Hambantota International Industrial Zone, developed in partnership with Chinese investors, is attracting chemical, pharmaceutical, and manufacturing industries. This creates new demand for corrosion-resistant titanium materials meeting international ASTM standards for process equipment and storage infrastructure.
Sri Lanka's renewable energy ambitions, including offshore wind and green hydrogen pilot projects, are creating emerging demand for titanium electrolyzer plates and corrosion-resistant structural components โ a sector where ASTM B265 GR1 and GR2 titanium sheet is technically preferred.
Colombo Port City and Trincomalee's development as a strategic naval and commercial hub are generating sustained demand for marine-grade titanium in underwater pipelines, jetty structures, and seawater intake systems. GR12 titanium's resistance to crevice corrosion in seawater makes it the preferred specification.
Sri Lanka's pharmaceutical export sector, growing at over 8% annually, is increasing its use of titanium in reactor vessels, distillation equipment, and sterile processing systems. Medical device manufacturers are adopting ASTM B265 GR23 (Ti6Al4V ELI) for implant-grade components destined for export markets.
Sri Lankan procurement teams are increasingly sourcing directly from certified titanium manufacturers to reduce costs and lead times. ProX Metal's direct-factory model eliminates intermediaries, offering Sri Lankan buyers competitive pricing, Mill Test Certificates (MTC), and ISO-certified quality assurance.
ProX Metal is Sri Lanka's trusted source for ASTM B265 certified titanium sheet, plate, and strip. We provide full material traceability, Mill Test Certificates, and custom cutting services to meet the precise specifications of your Sri Lankan project โ from small sample orders to large-volume industrial supply.
Founded in 2001, ProX Metal is a high-tech enterprise specialising in the development, production and servicing of pure and alloy titanium materials. As a leading manufacturer of raw titanium materials, we focus on providing cost-effective, stable, high-end titanium materials applied in chemical, oil and gas, marine and electronics fields. We are ISO 9001:2015 certified and hold 14 national patents.
ProX Metal possesses a complete titanium metal production chain, equipped with over 100 advanced machines, achieving an annual output of 8,000 tons of pure titanium and alloy materials. We offer comprehensive solutions spanning from standard products to customized offerings, committed to delivering the highest quality service to our customers.
ProX Metal is certified to ISO 9001:2015, with its quality system and product lines undergoing regular certification audits. We have implemented a rigorous quality management system that meets the stringent excellence standards for titanium raw material production, ensuring our products meet the highest safety and quality standards.

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