Cold Rolled Stainless Steel Sheets

Three of the most common grades of stainless steel are 304, 316 and 410. 304 and 304L are the most commonly used grade for sheet and plate as it is less expensive, highly versatile and offers corrosion resistance while also maintaining its durability. For coastal and marine environments, grade 316 is often favoured due to its superior corrosion resistance.


Uses for Stainless Steel Sheets
Similar to stainless steel plate, the sheet metal has high tensile strength, durability and delivers an exceptional finish.

Stainless steel is thus ideal for food production and storage as it does not affect the flavour of the food and the corrosion resistance is an important factor when it comes into contact with acidic foods. Stainless steel is easily cleaned which keeps germs at bay, in turn maintaining the integrity of any sterile environment, including that of the medical industry.

Stainless steel sheets, also commonly known as Cold Rolled Products, can be moulded into shapes for making cookware, such as grills, sinks, pots and cookers. Stainless steel sheet is popular as a finish for refrigerators, freezers, countertops and dishwashers.

The sheet metal is available in flat pieces or coiled strips and is also useful when making licence plates for cars and even the base of light bulbs.


Stainless Steel Densities
ASTM Grade Density (kg/m3)
201 7800
202 7800
205 7800
301 7930
302, 302B, 302Cu 7930
303 7930
304, 304L, 304N 7930
305 8000
308 8000
309 7930
310 7930
314 7720
316, 316L, 316N 8000
317, 317L 8000
321 7930
329 7800
330 8000
347 8000
384 8000
403 7700
405 7700
409 7800
410 7700
414 7800
416 7700
420 7700
422 7800
429 7800
430, 430F 7700
431 7700
434 7800
436 7800
439 7700
440 (440A, 440B, 440C) 7700
444 7800
446 7600
501 7700
502 7800
904L 7900
2205 7830