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Stainless steel plates are a cornerstone in the world of materials engineering, revered for their corrosion resistance and elegant appearance. These ss plates are made from a high-alloy steel that can withstand the corrosive effects of moisture and other environmental elements, making them ideal for use in harsh conditions. The addition of chromium, and often nickel, forms an invisible, corrosion-resisting chromium oxide film on the plate’s surface, which is the key to its impressive durability.

The versatility and durability of steel plates have led to their widespread use across various industries. In the construction sector, they are used for both structural and decorative purposes, such as in building facades, interior architectural features, and infrastructure projects. In the automotive industry, they provide aesthetic appeal and resistance to rust in car trim and exhaust systems. Additionally, stainless steel is indispensable in the food and beverage industry for equipment and utensils due to its easy cleaning ability and sanitary qualities. It is also a material of choice in medical environments for similar reasons.

As a major manufacturer and supplier, Ferrite Structural Steels Pvt Ltd. provides top-quality stainless steel plates that meet the diverse needs of these industries. Our products are recognized for their strength, longevity, and aesthetic qualities, making Ferrite Structural Steels a trusted partner in supplying advanced material solutions. Whether your project involves harsh environmental conditions or demands a visually appealing finish, our stainless steel plates deliver performance and style to match the highest standards.

Different Types of Stainless Steel Plates

304L Stainless Steel Plate

304L Stainless Steel Plates are a low-carbon version of the 304 grade, offering improved weldability and resistance to intergranular corrosion.

310L Stainless Steel Plate

310L Stainless Steel Plates are a low-carbon version of the 310 grade, providing excellent high-temperature oxidation resistance and good mechanical properties.

316L Stainless Steel Plate

316L Stainless Steel Plates are a low-carbon version of the 316 grade, known for their superior corrosion resistance, especially against chlorides and other industrial solvents.

304 Stainless Steel Plate

304 Stainless Steel Plates are the most commonly used stainless steel grade, known for their excellent corrosion resistance, durability, and versatility.

310 Stainless Steel Plate

310 Stainless Steel Plates are designed for high-temperature applications, providing excellent oxidation resistance and strength at elevated temperatures.

316 Stainless Steel Plate

316 Stainless Steel Plates contain molybdenum, which significantly enhances their corrosion resistance, especially against chlorides and industrial solvents.

Corrosion Resistance: Stainless steel plates are best known for their exceptional resistance to corrosion. Chromium, a key element in stainless steel, forms a passive layer of chromium oxide on the surface that prevents material degradation.
Heat Resistance: They can withstand high temperatures, making them suitable for applications where high heat is a factor.
Strength: Depending on the grade, stainless steel can have high tensile strength, making it a durable option for many uses.
Hygienic Properties: The non-porous surface of stainless steel makes it easy to clean and sanitize, which is why it is so popular in food processing, medical facilities, and kitchens.
Weldability: Many grades of stainless steel are easily weldable, which facilitates complex fabrications.
Recyclability: Stainless steel is 100% recyclable, which reduces its environmental impact and makes it a choice material for sustainable projects.
Longevity: Due to its resistance to corrosion and heat, stainless steel plates last longer than most other materials in similar applications, reducing the need for replacement and maintenance.
Low Maintenance: They require minimal maintenance, as their corrosion resistance means less need for protective coatings or painting.
Cost-Efficiency: While the upfront cost may be higher, the durability and low maintenance of stainless steel provide long-term savings.
Safety: The structural strength and fire resistance of stainless steel enhance safety in building and construction applications.

Stainless Steel Plates Specification

Product Name	Stainless Steel Plates
Brand	Ferrite Structural Steels Pvt. Ltd.
Thickness (mm)	3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 16, 20, 22, 25, 28, 32, 36, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 90, 100
Width (mm)	1200, 1500, 1800, 2400
Length (mm)	Available upon request
Finish	Hot-rolled, galvanized, or as specified by customer
Make/Brand	SAIL, RINL, Jindal, Tata, Pushpak, Mamaya, Mahavir, SKS, Balbir

Sizes and Weight

Plate thickness (mm)	Weight (kg/m)	kg/meter (width 1200mm)	kg/meter (width 1500mm)	kg/meter (width 1800mm)	kg/meter (width 2400mm)
3	23.55	28.3	35.3	42.4	56.5
4	31.4	37.7	47.1	56.5	75.4
5	39.25	47.1	58.9	70.7	94.2
6	47.1	56.5	70.7	84.8	113
8	62.8	75.4	94.2	113	150.7
10	78.5	94	118	141	188
12	94.2	113	141	170	226
16	125.6	151	188	226	301
20	157	188	236	283	377
22	172.7	207	259	311	415
25	196.25	236	294	353	471
28	219.8	264	330	396	528
32	251.2	301	377	452	603
36	282.6	339	424	509	678
40	314	377	471	565	754
45	353.25	424	530	636	848
50	392.5	471	589	707	942
55	431.75	518	648	777	1036
60	471	565	707	848	1130
65	510	612	765	918	1224
70	549.5	659	824	989	1319
75	588.75	707	883	1060	1413
80	628	754	942	1130	1507
90	706.5	848	1060	1272	1696
100	785	942	1178	1413	1884

Applications of Stainless Steel Plates

SS Plates find applications in a wide range of industries and sectors due to their excellent properties. Here are some of the common industries where Stainless Steel Plates are widely used:

Shipbuilding: Stainless Steel Plates are used extensively in shipbuilding as they can withstand harsh marine environments and provide high strength and durability to the structures.
Automobiles: SS Plates find various applications in the automobile industry, such as the manufacturing of chassis, body panels, and structural components, due to their excellent strength-to-weight ratio and formability.
Home appliances: Stainless Steel Plates are used in the production of various home appliances such as refrigerators, washing machines, and air conditioners due to their superior properties like high strength and durability.
Construction materials: SS Plates are widely used in construction materials such as bridges, buildings, and other structures, as they provide excellent strength and resistance to wear and tear.
Housing materials: These plates are used in the construction of housing materials such as roofing plates, walls, and floors due to their excellent strength and durability.
Heat exchangers: SS Plates are used to manufacture heat exchangers due to their excellent thermal conductivity and high strength.
Beverage cans: Stainless Steel Plates are used in the production of beverage cans due to their superior properties like high formability, corrosion resistance, and light-weight.
Conveyors: Stainless Steel Plates are used in the manufacturing of conveyors for various industries like food processing, mining, and material handling, due to their strength and durability.
Architectural: Stainless Steel Plates are used in the architectural industry for building facades, cladding, and other decorative applications due to their excellent formability and aesthetic appeal.
Marine: SS Plates find various applications in the marine industry for building offshore structures, oil rigs, and other marine equipment due to their high strength, toughness, and corrosion resistance.

FAQs — Stainless Steel Plates

Stainless Steel Plates: Frequently Asked Questions

Straight answers on sizes, thickness, weight, grades, MTC, pricing and ordering — so your enquiry is specification-ready before you send it.

01
What products are covered on the Stainless Steel Plates category page?

The category covers 304, 304L, 310, 310L, 316 and 316L stainless-steel plates. It helps buyers compare product forms before moving to a grade or specification enquiry. Each purchase request should still state the exact product, grade, standard, dimensions, finish, quantity and documentation; the category name alone is not a complete order description.

02
How should a buyer choose between the main Stainless Steel Plates types?

Choose by corrosion environment, temperature, welding and finish. The approved drawing, BOQ, service conditions and fabrication method should control the decision. Products grouped on one category page may have different standards and performance, so do not select only by appearance, availability or headline price.

03
What is the difference between Stainless Steel Plates and sheet products?

Plate is generally ordered in heavier thicknesses, while sheet is commonly thinner and may use different dimensional, surface and tolerance conventions. The commercial boundary varies by standard. State the required product form and governing standard rather than converting “plate” to “sheet” without end-user approval.

04
Which thickness, width and length details are needed for Stainless Steel Plates?

Provide nominal thickness, width, length, piece quantity, total tonnage, tolerance and cutting allowance. Availability should be confirmed for the requested grade and dimensions. For cut parts, distinguish mother-plate size from finished size and state whether rolling direction matters.

05
How is the weight per square metre of Stainless Steel Plates calculated?

Weight per square metre is estimated from thickness multiplied by the applicable material density, with units converted consistently. Chequered pattern, alloy density and dimensional tolerance can affect the result. Confirm whether quotation, freight and invoicing use theoretical finished weight, gross input weight or actual dispatch weight.

06
Which plate standard should be specified for Stainless Steel Plates?

State the specified stainless-steel plate standard, such as ASTM A240/A240M where applicable, including edition, grade, delivery condition and supplementary requirements. Material grade, dimensional tolerance and testing are separate requirements. The purchase order and MTC should use the same designation, and code-controlled work requires the approved project specification.

07
What edge and surface condition should be stated for Stainless Steel Plates?

State mill edge or cut edge, surface condition, scale-removal requirement, finish, protective coating or film, and appearance criteria where relevant. Surface terminology varies by product. If welding, painting, lining or hygienic service is planned, include the preparation and acceptance requirement at enquiry stage.

08
Which applications commonly use Stainless Steel Plates?

Common enquiry contexts include tanks, food equipment, process plant, architectural and corrosion-resistant fabrication. These examples do not establish load capacity, corrosion life, wear life or code compliance. Final selection must follow the approved drawing, design calculations, service environment and responsible engineer or end-user approval.

09
Can Stainless Steel Plates be cut, drilled, welded or fabricated?

Processing can be reviewed against the controlled drawing, material grade, dimensions, tolerances and quantity. Show holes, bevels, bends, welds, finished lengths and inspection points. Critical work must follow the approved code, qualified procedures and responsible engineer’s approval.

10
What should be checked on the MTC for Stainless Steel Plates?

Check the product description, grade, governing standard, heat number, chemistry, mechanical results and delivery condition. Request the required EN 10204 document type or project format at enquiry stage. The MTC must match the offered material; a similar grade description is not proof of equivalence.

11
What is the current Stainless Steel Plates price per kg?

A fixed current price per kg should not be published because values change with grade, size, quantity, source, testing, finish, processing and freight. Request a dated quotation with the complete specification and delivery postcode. Confirm validity, GST, cutting, packing and transport inclusions.

12
How is the Stainless Steel Plates price per tonne determined?

Price per tonne reflects grade, standard, dimensions, quantity, source or make preference, MTC, inspection, processing, packing and logistics. Provide piece count and total tonnage. Confirm whether billing uses theoretical or actual weight and whether offcut or input-material utilisation is chargeable.

13
What is the MOQ for Stainless Steel Plates?

MOQ should be confirmed for the exact product, grade, size, length, finish and quantity. Less common combinations or processing may have a different commercial minimum. Provide piece quantity and total tonnage at enquiry stage rather than assuming one MOQ applies to the entire category.

14
Can stock availability of Stainless Steel Plates be confirmed before ordering?

Yes. Availability should be confirmed against the exact product type, grade, standard, dimensions, finish, make preference and quantity. Do not assume every item shown on a category page is ready stock. Ask for confirmation of material, heat traceability, documentation and processing status.

15
Can third-party inspection be requested for Stainless Steel Plates?

Third-party inspection can be reviewed when the agency, inspection and test plan, witness or hold points, acceptance criteria and document format are stated before quotation. Scope, access, charges and schedule must be agreed in the purchase order; inspection is not automatically included in the base price.

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How should buyers compare quotations from Stainless Steel Plates suppliers?

Compare the same product, grade, standard edition, dimensions, tolerance, finish, make, quantity, MTC, inspection, processing, packing and freight basis. Check GST and quote validity. A lower quotation may reflect a different grade, weight basis, documentation scope or delivery condition.

17
Does Ferrite supply Stainless Steel Plates in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai?

Ferrite Structural Steels Pvt Ltd has sales operations in Mumbai and a location in Kalamboli, Navi Mumbai. Buyers should provide the delivery postcode, unloading constraints, quantity and required date. Availability, freight and dispatch arrangements must be confirmed for the specified order.

18
Can buyers in Maharashtra and nearby states request Stainless Steel Plates quotations?

Requirements from Maharashtra and nearby states can be reviewed against the exact specification, quantity and destination. Provide the delivery postcode, access or unloading restrictions and required date. Commercial terms, freight and availability should be confirmed before issuing a purchase order.

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Can India-wide and export buyers source Stainless Steel Plates?

India-wide and export requirements can be reviewed based on specification, quantity and destination. Export buyers should state destination port, Incoterm, packing, documentation, inspection scope and shipment quantity. Availability and commercial terms must be confirmed at enquiry stage.

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What information is needed for a fast Stainless Steel Plates quotation?

Provide product type, profile or size, thickness, grade, standard, length, piece quantity, total tonnage, finish or coating, make preference, MTC and inspection needs, fabrication drawing, delivery postcode or destination port, Incoterm and required delivery date. Complete enquiries reduce technical and commercial clarification.

Why Choose Ferrite Steels?

Choosing Ferrite Structural Steels Pvt Ltd. for your Stainless Steel Plates ensures you receive top-quality products backed by our commitment to excellence. Our Stainless Steel Plates are manufactured from premium materials, providing exceptional strength, durability, and reliability for various applications. We offer a wide range of thicknesses, widths, and lengths to meet diverse project requirements, all while maintaining competitive pricing. With finishes like hot-rolled and galvanized, our Stainless Steel Plates are designed to withstand the toughest conditions. Trust Ferrite for consistent quality, exceptional service, and on-time delivery. Experience the Ferrite difference today—request a quote and let us help you with your project needs.

Stainless Steel Plates