Generally speaking, a sheet is a thinner item of metal that has been cut from a continuously rolled coil. As such, it can be less than 1mm, or up to 25mm, in thickness. A plate is a thicker item of metal that has been produced (rolled) as a single item.
They are most commonly used for structural build applications and are also used in the shipping industry and offshore equipment. Mild Steel plates are broad and generic forms of steel that come in the form of a plate. They are also used to construct warehouses, buildings, bridges, railway stations, etc. Grade 304 is the most widely used and, while it is somewhat less corrosion-resistant, offers good formability and weldability. Standard type magnetic stainless for sheet metal fabrication is the 400 series. Grade 410 offers less corrosion resistance but is heat treatable.
| Specifications | ASTM A240 / ASME SA240 |
| Thickness | 0.01~200mm |
| Width | 1000mm, 1219mm, 1500mm, 1800mm, 2000mm, 2500mm, 3000mm, 3500mm, etc |
| Production | Cold-rolled |
| Finish | Surface finish of SS Sheet: 2B, 2D, BA, NO.1, NO.4, NO.8, 8K, mirror, embossed, hair line, sand, blast, Brush, etching, etc |
| Length | 2000mm, 2440mm, 3000mm, 5800mm, 6000mm, etc |
| Form | Plain Sheet, Shim Sheet, Perforated Sheet, Strip, Foils |
| Stainless Steel Grade | ASTM A403 WP Gr. 304, 304H, 309, 310, 316, 316L, 317L, 321, 347, 904L |
| Carbon Steel Grade | ASTM A 234 WPB , WPBW, WPHY 42, WPHY 46, WPHY 52, WPH 60, WPHY 65 & WPHY 70. |
| Low Temperature Carbon Steel Grade | ASTM A420 WPL3, A420 WPL6 |
| Alloy Steel Grade | ASTM / ASME A/SA 234 Gr. WP 1, WP 5, WP 9, WP 11, WP 12, WP 22, WP 91 |
| Duplex Grade | ASTM A 815, ASME SA 815 UNS NO S31803, S32205. Werkstoff No. 1.4462 |
| Nickel Alloy Grade | ASTM / ASME SB 336 UNS 2200 ( NICKEL 200 ), UNS 2201 (NICKEL 201 ), UNS 4400 (MONEL 400 ), UNS 8020 ( ALLOY 20 / 20 CB 3, UNS 8825 INCONEL (825), UNS 6600 (INCONEL 600 ), UNS 6601 ( INCONEL 601 ), UNS 6625 (INCONEL 625), UNS 10276 ( HASTELLOY C 276 ) |
Plate metal is any 6 mm thick or larger piece of metal. Plate metal is used in systems where reliability is of greater value than weight savings. This is used in cars where it needs longevity to undergo crash inspection. Plates are used primarily to strengthen the foundations of large structures such as bridges and warehouses, as well as for anchoring steel beams in these situations.Steel plate is widely used to stabilize structures and protect mass units like bridges. Alternatively, it offers a foundation for constructing bigger materials and non-workable pieces.
| Specifications | ASTM A240 / ASME SA240 |
| Thickness | 5mm to 100mm. |
| Width | 1000mm, 1250mm, 1500mm, 2000mm, Other sizes on request |
| Production | Hot-rolled |
| Finish | The surface finish of SS Plate: 2B, 2D, BA, NO.1, NO.4, NO.8, 8K, mirror, embossed, hairline, sand, blast, Brush, etching, etc |
| Length | 2000mm, 2440mm, 3000mm, 5800mm, 6000mm, etc |
| Form | Chequered Plate, Diamond Plate, Tear Plate |
| Stainless Steel Grade | ASTM A403 WP Gr. 304, 304H, 309, 310, 316, 316L, 317L, 321, 347, 904L |
| Carbon Steel Grade | ASTM A 234 WPB , WPBW, WPHY 42, WPHY 46, WPHY 52, WPH 60, WPHY 65 & WPHY 70. |
| Low Temperature Carbon Steel Grade | ASTM A420 WPL3, A420 WPL6 |
| Alloy Steel Grade | ASTM / ASME A/SA 234 Gr. WP 1, WP 5, WP 9, WP 11, WP 12, WP 22, WP 91 |
| Duplex Grade | ASTM A 815, ASME SA 815 UNS NO S31803, S32205. Werkstoff No. 1.4462 |
| Nickel Alloy Grade | ASTM / ASME SB 336 UNS 2200 ( NICKEL 200 ), UNS 2201 (NICKEL 201 ), UNS 4400 (MONEL 400 ), UNS 8020 ( ALLOY 20 / 20 CB 3, UNS 8825 INCONEL (825), UNS 6600 (INCONEL 600 ), UNS 6601 ( INCONEL 601 ), UNS 6625 (INCONEL 625), UNS 10276 ( HASTELLOY C 276 ) |
Steel coils are used by various industries, as this type of metal is ideal for building panels, walls, roof panels, power stations, ships, and various other projects and construction undertakings. In addition to different sizes of steel coils, there are also two different primary types: Cold-rolled steel coils. Steel coil uses can vary depending on the industry, but some of its most popular and widely-known applications include pipe-manufacturing, structural steel members, electronic components, consumer goods, automotive parts, and many more.
| Specifications | ASTM A240 / ASME SA240 |
| Thickness | Min: 0.4mm – Max: 10.0mm |
| Width | 1000mm, 1250mm, 1500mm, 2000mm, Other sizes on request |
| Production | Cold-rolled, Hot-rolled |
| Finish | The surface finish of SS Coil: 2B, 2D, BA, NO.1, NO.4, NO.8, 8K, mirror, embossed, hairline, sand, blast, Brush, etching, etc |
| Form | Coils, Foils, Rolls, Strip, Flats, Blank (Circle), Ring (Flange) |
| Stainless Steel Grade | ASTM A403 WP Gr. 304, 304H, 309, 310, 316, 316L, 317L, 321, 347, 904L |
| Carbon Steel Grade | ASTM A 234 WPB , WPBW, WPHY 42, WPHY 46, WPHY 52, WPH 60, WPHY 65 & WPHY 70. |
| Low Temperature Carbon Steel Grade | ASTM A420 WPL3, A420 WPL6 |
| Alloy Steel Grade | ASTM / ASME A/SA 234 Gr. WP 1, WP 5, WP 9, WP 11, WP 12, WP 22, WP 91 |
| Duplex Grade | ASTM A 815, ASME SA 815 UNS NO S31803, S32205. Werkstoff No. 1.4462 |
| Nickel Alloy Grade | ASTM / ASME SB 336 UNS 2200 ( NICKEL 200 ), UNS 2201 (NICKEL 201 ), UNS 4400 (MONEL 400 ), UNS 8020 ( ALLOY 20 / 20 CB 3, UNS 8825 INCONEL (825), UNS 6600 (INCONEL 600 ), UNS 6601 ( INCONEL 601 ), UNS 6625 (INCONEL 625), UNS 10276 ( HASTELLOY C 276 ) |