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Stainless steel plate is a flat rolled product that is 10 inches (254 mm) and over in width, 0.1875 inches (4.76 mm) and over in thickness. There are several grades of steel in which plate is available. Use the guide below to find out which is right for you.GRADE 303 STAINLESS STEEL
Description: Free machining, good mechanical and corrosion resistant properties
Applications: Mechanical and pharmaceutical components and parts
GRADES 304/304L/304H STAINLESS STEEL
Description: General Purpose
Applications: Chemical equipment, Pressure vessels, Cryogenic vessels, Dairy equipment, Nuclear vessels and components
GRADE 316L STAINLESS STEEL
Description: Mo added to increase corrosion resistance
Applications: Chemical processing equipment, Food processing equipment, Oil refining equipment, Paper industry digesters, evaporators & handling equipment
GRADES 317L/317LMN STAINLESS STEEL
Description: More Mo and Cr added for better corrosion performance
Applications: Chemical processing equipment, Dying equipment, Pulp and paper manufacturing equipment; Desalination equipment
GRADE 316L STAINLESS STEEL
Description:
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GRADES 321/321H STAINLESS STEEL
Description: Ti added to prevent carbicle precipitation
Applications: Plate heat exchangers, Chemical equipment, Fire walls, Pressure tanks
GRADES 347/347H STAINLESS STEEL
Description: Stabilized, excellent resistance to intergranular corrosion at elevated temperatures
Applications: Radiant heaters, Aerospace components, Oil refining equipment
GRADE 316L STAINLESS STEEL
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GRADE 309S STAINLESS STEEL
Description: Cr and Ni increased for high temperature
Applications: Annealing boxes, Chemical processing equipment (elevated temperature), Conveyor parts, Dryers
GRADE 310S STAINLESS STEEL
Description: Same as 309, only more so
Applications: Annealing boxes, Chemical processing equipment (elevated temperature), Conveyor parts, Dryers
GRADE 410 STAINLESS STEEL
Description: General Purpose
Applications: Press plates, Coal chutes, Oil burner parts
GRADE 2304 STAINLESS STEEL
Description: Improved strength and stress corrosion cracking compared to 304/316
Applications: Pulp & paper, Tanks, Digesters, Pharmaceutical, Food industry
GRADE 2205 STAINLESS STEEL
Description: High strength and superior corrosion resistance
Applications: Pressure vessels, Tanks, Piping, Scrubber systems, Digesters, Heat exchangers
GRADE 2507 STAINLESS STEEL
Description: Exceptional strength and corrosion resistance
Applications: Oil and gas equipment, Heat exchangers, Chemical processing vessels, Desalination
GRADE 17-4PH STAINLESS STEEL
Description: Capable of precipitation hardening
Applications: Aerospace, Pulp and paper, Valves, Fittings, Food industry, Nuclear waste casks
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