Stainless steel plate and sheet supplied in 201, 304/304L, 316/316L, 309/309S, 321, 2205, 410 and 904 grades, with hot-rolled and cold-rolled finishes, 8K mirror and decorative surface processing, cut-to-size service, PMI, traceability and export packing available.
We regularly supply 201, 304, 304L, 316, 316L, 309, 309S, 321, 2205, 410 and 904 stainless steel plate and sheet. If the project already names the grade, send it exactly as written rather than choosing from a general comparison chart.
Common plate and sheet grades for fabrication, equipment, enclosures, general components and projects where these grades are already specified.
Supplied when the drawing, project specification or service requirement calls for the 316-series material route.
These grades are normally purchased because temperature, fabrication or service requirements have already been defined. We confirm the full grade and delivery condition before quotation.
2205 follows a duplex stainless route, while 410 and 904 belong to other distinct stainless material routes. These grades are quoted from the exact grade, size, finish and project requirement rather than treated like ordinary 300-series stock.
The website should help you send an RFQ, not encourage material substitution. If the grade is already fixed, use it. If the grade is not fixed, tell us the service and fabrication requirement so the material can be reviewed before quotation.
| Common purchasing route | Grades we regularly supply |
|---|---|
| General stainless sheet and plate | 201 / 304 / 304L |
| 316-series project requirement | 316 / 316L |
| Higher-temperature or specified service route | 309 / 309S / 321 |
| Duplex stainless project requirement | 2205 |
| Martensitic stainless route | 410 |
| 904-grade project requirement | 904 |
Two sheets can look similar while having different chemistry and service requirements. Grade, finish and surface treatment are separate items and should all appear correctly on the RFQ.
Hot-rolled stainless plate and cold-rolled stainless sheet can share the same grade family, but their thickness route, finish and handling requirements are different.
Common for thicker plate, fabricated equipment and cut components, often supplied with a No.1-type hot-rolled finish.
Used when thinner gauge, cleaner surface and finishes such as 2B or BA are part of the requirement.
Example: 6 × 1500 × 6000 mm for plate, or 1.5 × 1219 × 2438 mm for sheet. Final availability depends on grade, finish and mill route.
We can supply standard mill finishes, polished and brushed finishes, mirror and decorative surfaces, plus post-fabrication treatments. The grade and surface should be stated separately because the same stainless grade can be delivered with very different surface requirements.
These are the finishes most buyers specify directly on plate and sheet RFQs.
These finishes are quoted from the required appearance, pattern, color and finished sheet size rather than treated as standard 2B stock.
These treatments serve a different purpose from No.4, HL or 8K appearance finishes and are specified according to fabrication and service requirements.
For example, a buyer can order 304 sheet with a No.4 finish and still have a separate requirement for protective film. A fabricated stainless part can also require pickling or passivation after cutting and welding. Put each requirement on the RFQ separately.
Protective film is most relevant when a finished sheet surface must survive cutting, bending, forming or site handling. It should be confirmed before processing, not added as an afterthought.
State which surface needs film protection when the order has a visible or controlled face.
If the film must remain during laser cutting, bending or fabrication, include that in the RFQ.
2B, BA, No.4, HL, SB and 8K / Mirror orders can have different protection needs depending on the buyer's next operation.
The inspection route follows the ordered finish and product form. A heavy No.1 plate is judged differently from 2B, BA, No.4, HL or 8K sheet where surface appearance carries more weight.
Dimensions are checked against the confirmed order using measurement methods appropriate to the product thickness and form.
Surface acceptance follows the ordered finish rather than applying one visual standard to every stainless sheet and plate.
Protective film, sheet edges and handling marks are checked where the delivered surface condition makes them relevant.
Cutting quality matters, but so does what touches the stainless surface before and after cutting. Avoidable carbon-steel contamination can create problems even when the stainless grade itself is correct.
The cutting method is selected from thickness, part geometry, edge requirement and surface finish.
Processed edges are reviewed for the finished dimension and the condition required by the next fabrication step.
Stainless surfaces should be kept away from avoidable carbon-steel grinding dust, rusty contact surfaces and unsuitable handling tools.
Finished sheets and cut parts can use clean separators or protected supports where surface preservation matters.
PMI can support grade identification on stainless orders where material mix-up is a concern. It is useful for confirming alloy identity, but it is not a replacement for the complete material certificate.
PMI can support alloy-family identification where mixed stainless grades are handled in the same project.
Grade verification becomes especially important when the order contains a duplex stainless route rather than an ordinary 300-series stainless order.
PMI does not prove every mechanical property, heat treatment condition or requirement shown on the MTC.
When a full sheet or plate is cut into smaller parts, the identification required by the order should remain linked to the original heat, plate or coil records.
PMI supports material identity checks on the physical product. The MTC carries the broader mill test information for the ordered heat or batch.
Heavy No.1 plate, 2B / BA sheet, No.4 / HL / 8K decorative sheet and finished cut parts do not need the same export packing. Packing follows the surface, weight, edges and handling risk.
Stable dunnage, multiple support points, steel bands and practical lifting access are the main concerns.
Protective film, clean separators, edge protection and suitable wrapping are increased when the finished surface must arrive without avoidable scratches or rough contact marks.
Pallets, boxes, clean separators and individual identification can be used when smaller finished pieces need controlled handling.
For buyers who need master coil, slit coil or coil-fed production rather than individual sheet or plate.
View Stainless Steel Coil →For piping and tubular applications where stainless grade, wall thickness and pipe finish define the route.
View Stainless Steel Pipe →For round, flat, square and hex bar used in machining, fabrication and component production.
View Stainless Steel Bar →For projects where corrosion resistance does not require stainless material and carbon steel is the specified route.
View Carbon Steel Plate →They are different stainless grades and should follow the project requirement. Buyers often consider 316/316L when the service environment calls for a different corrosion-resistance route than 304/304L. Do not substitute one for the other without material review.
No.1 is commonly associated with hot-rolled stainless plate. 2B is a common cold-rolled sheet finish. Use the finish stated on the drawing or tell us how the surface will be used after delivery.
Yes, where the finish and processing route support it. State whether one or both sides need protection and whether the film must remain during cutting or forming.
Yes. 2205 is included as a regular duplex stainless route. Send the full grade, thickness, width, length, finish and any PMI or project-document requirement so we can quote it correctly.
Yes. We can supply No.8 / 8K mirror, vibration, bead blasted, etched, embossed / patterned and PVD colored surfaces. Send the grade, thickness, sheet size, finish and whether protective film is required.
No. They are different post-fabrication surface-treatment routes. State the required treatment separately from the visual finish such as 2B, No.4, HL or 8K.
No. PMI supports physical material identification. The MTC provides broader mill test information for the heat or batch, so the two serve different purposes.
Grade, thickness, width, length and finish are enough to start. Add protective film, cutting, PMI or packing details only when they matter to the order.
