Material Overview & Specifications
Grade 316L (UNS S31603 / 1.4404) is an austenitic chromium-nickel stainless steel modified with 2.0% to 3.0% molybdenum. This deliberate metallurgical addition dramatically elevates resistance to localized pitting and crevice corrosion in chloride-rich environments, seawater splash zones, and organic acid solutions. The low carbon formulation (C ≤ 0.030%) prevents sensitizing grain boundary precipitation during structural welding, guaranteeing high mechanical ductility and corrosion resistance.
Every plate in our inventory conforms strictly to ASTM A240 / ASME SA240 specifications, with dual certification (316/316L) to satisfy the rigorous technical requirements of EPC contractors, refinery engineers, and marine fabricators. Thicknesses range from 0.8 mm light-gauge sheet up to 75 mm heavy hot rolled industrial plate, with widths up to 2500 mm to minimize longitudinal welding seams on large pressure vessel shells.
We provide comprehensive value-added processing including plasma profiling, waterjet cutting, plate beveling, and ultrasonic testing in accordance with ASTM A578 Level II. All consignments are accompanied by 100% genuine Mill Test Certificates to EN 10204 3.1, documenting optical spectrometry, yield stress, impact resistance, and intergranular corrosion test (IGC Practice E) results.
Technical Specifications
| Standard Specifications | ASTM A240 / ASME SA240, EN 10088-2, ISO 15156 / NACE MR0175 |
| Material Grades | AISI 316 (UNS S31600, 1.4401), AISI 316L (UNS S31603, 1.4404) Dual Certified |
| Thickness Range | 0.8 mm to 75.0 mm (CR Sheets, HR Quenched & Pickled Plates) |
| Plate Dimensions | 1250x2500 mm, 1500x3000 mm, 2000x6000 mm, Custom cut sizes |
| Surface Finishes | 2B, No.1 Industrial Pickled, Satin Brush No.4, Electro-polished |
| Special Testing | Ultrasonic Testing (ASTM A578), IGC Test ASTM A262 Practice E |
| Approved Mills | Jindal Stainless, Aperam, Outokumpu, Nippon Steel |
| Certification | EN 10204 Type 3.1 MTC, Third-Party Inspection Available |
Supply & Logistics Capabilities
Minimum Order (MOQ)
500 kg for ready warehouse stock. Custom rolling lots and project consignments from 1 to 5 metric tons.
MTC & Traceability
EN 10204 Type 3.1 Inspection Certificate with 100% heat number correlation and optical emission chemical analysis.
Third-Party Inspection
Coordination with TUV, DNV, SGS, Bureau Veritas, and Lloyds Register for independent physical and dimensional witness.
Custom Processing
In-house CNC laser cutting, waterjet profiling, shearing, plate beveling, and pipe band saw cutting within 48 hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
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