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Hot-rolled flat product for tanks and vessels

Stainless Steel Plate

Hot-rolled plate is commonly specified for dip tanks, coagulation tanks, vessels and heavy structural parts. Review the grade, governing standard, thickness tolerance, surface condition, test certificates and handling requirements.

Layered stainless steel plate sheets for tanks and industrial vessels
Flat
Cargo group
304 / 304L / 316
Reference grades
ASTM
Primary standard

Standards

  • ASTMA240 / A480 (ASME SA-240)
  • JISG4304 (hot-rolled)
  • EN10088-2 (on request)

Dimensions

Thickness
3 - 80 mm
Width
1000 / 1219 / 1500 / 2000 mm
Length
2000 - 6000 mm, cut to size

Finishes and applications

No.1 (hot-rolled, annealed & pickled)
  • Dip & coagulation tanks
  • Pressure vessels & drums
  • Heavy structural & wear parts

Grades and properties

These values are references for quotation review. Actual heat values should be checked against the applicable mill test certificate.

304 / SUS304

ASTM 304 (S30400) / JIS SUS304 / EN 1.4301

Austenitic

Composition, wt %

C≤ 0.08
Cr18.0-20.0
Ni8.0-10.5
Mn≤ 2.0
Si≤ 0.75
P≤ 0.045
S≤ 0.030
N≤ 0.10

Minimum mechanical properties

Tensile strength
≥ 515 MPa (75 ksi)
Yield strength (0.2%)
≥ 205 MPa (30 ksi)
Elongation
≥ 40%
Hardness
≤ 201 HB / 92 HRB

Annealed minimums based on ASTM A240 plate and sheet requirements. Tube standards such as A554 may differ; confirm the governing product standard and applicable mill test certificate.

304L / SUS304L

ASTM 304L (S30403) / JIS SUS304L / EN 1.4307

Austenitic

Composition, wt %

C≤ 0.030
Cr18.0-20.0
Ni8.0-12.0
Mn≤ 2.0
Si≤ 0.75
P≤ 0.045
S≤ 0.030
N≤ 0.10

Minimum mechanical properties

Tensile strength
≥ 485 MPa (70 ksi)
Yield strength (0.2%)
≥ 170 MPa (25 ksi)
Elongation
≥ 40%
Hardness
≤ 201 HB / 92 HRB

Annealed minimums based on ASTM A240 plate and sheet requirements. Tube standards such as A554 may differ; confirm the governing product standard and applicable mill test certificate.

316 / SUS316

ASTM 316 (S31600) / JIS SUS316 / EN 1.4401

Austenitic

Composition, wt %

C≤ 0.08
Cr16.0-18.0
Ni10.0-14.0
Mo2.0-3.0
Mn≤ 2.0
Si≤ 0.75
P≤ 0.045
S≤ 0.030

Minimum mechanical properties

Tensile strength
≥ 515 MPa (75 ksi)
Yield strength (0.2%)
≥ 205 MPa (30 ksi)
Elongation
≥ 40%
Hardness
≤ 217 HB / 95 HRB

Annealed minimums based on ASTM A240 plate and sheet requirements. Tube standards such as A554 may differ; confirm the governing product standard and applicable mill test certificate.

316L / SUS316L

ASTM 316L (S31603) / JIS SUS316L / EN 1.4404

Austenitic

Composition, wt %

C≤ 0.030
Cr16.0-18.0
Ni10.0-14.0
Mo2.0-3.0
Mn≤ 2.0
Si≤ 0.75
P≤ 0.045
S≤ 0.030

Minimum mechanical properties

Tensile strength
≥ 485 MPa (70 ksi)
Yield strength (0.2%)
≥ 170 MPa (25 ksi)
Elongation
≥ 40%
Hardness
≤ 217 HB / 95 HRB

Annealed minimums based on ASTM A240 plate and sheet requirements. Tube standards such as A554 may differ; confirm the governing product standard and applicable mill test certificate.

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