Stainless Steel Plate Manufacturers, Suppliers, Distributors!

ASTM, ASME, EN, DIN Standard Stainless Steel Plate Suppliers
TheMetalsFactory.com is a company that specializes in foreign trade business of Metline Industries, which is the major stainless steel plate stockholder, producer, and exporter in India. With over 30 years with industry experience, we have been specializing in producing, processing and distributing stainless steel plates, carbon steel plates, wear resistant steel plates, alloy steel plates, boiler quality steel plates and corten steel plates. We own and operate one of the biggest steel plate, coil and sheet service center in India, with inhouse cutting, slitting and shearing facilities.
Metline is a leading manufacturer and supplier of stainless steel plates manufactured in compliance with ASTM, ASME and EN standards. Metline is a renowned global distributor with large stocks of stainless steel plates and cut to size steel plate profiles. Stainless steel plates are available in Type 304/304L, 316/316L, 430, 410S, 409/409L, and Duplex grades. We can supply 201/304/316 stainless steel plates in No. 1 finished and annealed pickled condition in thickness range of 3mm to 100mm. All our products are suitable for bending and forming purposes and are widely used for both architectural and industrial applications.
Why Choose Us?
- One of the largest exporter of steel plate products since the past 30 years.
- We sell from stock, and also directly from mill with shortest possible lead times.
- Quality is a promise, and we strive to meet the most stringent quality requirements of our customers.
- We can offer Exworks, FOB, CFR, CIF delivery prices. We suggest that you let us do the shipping.
- All our products are supplied with Mill Test Certificates, as per EN 10204 3.1
Export Documentation we Provide?
- Commercial Invoice, with all Details including HSN Code
- Packing List including number of boxes, net weight and gross weight, Marks and Numbers
- Material Pictures
- Certificate of Origin Issued by Chamber of Commerce or Embassy
- Letter of Guarantee or Warranty towards Manufacturing Defects & Workmanship
- Material Test Certificates as per EN 10204 3.1
- NABL Approved Laboratory Test Reports
Delivery Time & Price Terms:
- If the items are available in stock, we can delivery on immediate basis, after checking the next stuffing and vessel date.
- For higher quantity and special size orders, we can delivery mostly in 30-45 days time.
- The price terms for delivery to is CIF or CFR for shipment by sea. Goods can also be delivered to the nearest international airport.
- Alternatively, we can also offer goods, Ex-works or FOB basis at the port of shipment.
Marking, Packing & Services
- All our products are adequately packed for export shipments.
- All our products will have complete marking details which are co-related to the test certificates.
- We specialize in manufacturing and processing of cut to size steel pipes or special length pipes.
- We also offer cut piece for plates, sheets. We can cut them as per your sizes. We can also cut circles and rings as per your dimensions. The cutting is done through water-jet and laserjet and plasma technologies.
Are You Looking to Buy High Quality Stainless Steel Plates? We Stock & Distribute Stainless Steel Plates Worldwide!
ASTM A240 Stainless Steel Plates Suppliers & Exporters – Stainless Steel Plates (304, 304L, 316L, 321, 310S, 409/409L)
Metline can supply stainless steel plates in a wide dimension range and any steel grade as per ASTM A240 manufacturing specification. We maintain extensive inventory of stainless steel plates in thickness range of 3mm to 100mm to meet the immediate purchase requirements of our customers. Stainless steel plates are normally available in hot rolled form (3mm to 100mm), in width of 1250/1500/2000 and 2500mm. We have in house facilities to cut stainless steel plates as per the size requirements from our customers. Our range of steel plates products are precision made using high grade metal and alloys. These plates are broadly utilized in various industries due to their excellent tensile strength, resistance to corrosion and long working life. To ensure quality standards, these are tested as per ASTM/ASME, EN, DIN, JIS standard and customized requirements.
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Various Applications for Stainless Steel Plates!
Steel plates produced and supplied by us are used for a wide variety of applications for construction projects to pressure vessels and boiler manufacturing. We export steel plate, carbon steel plate, hot rolled steel plate, cold rolled steel plate, stainless steel plate, steel circle, color coated steel plate, hot plate, steel coils, etc. to the Middle East, Southeast Asia, Eastern Asia, Africa and Eastern Europe.
- Ship Building
- Engineering Construction
- Mechanical Manufacturing
- Pressure Vessel Tanks
- Heat Exchangers
- Boilers
- Pipeline Fabrication
- Custom Fabrication Projects
Stainless Steel Plates Production Range, as per ASTM A240
| Product | Thickness (mm) | Width (mm) |
| Cold rolled coils(2D/2B/BA) | 0.2-3mm | 800-1300 |
| Hot rolled coils(No.1) | 3-10mm | 800-2000 |
| Stainless steel sheet/Plate | 0.2-100mm | 800-2000 |
Stock & Production Range for Stainless Steel Plates
| Product | Stainless Steel Plates |
| Standard | ASTM A240, JIS G4304, BS 1449, DIN17460, DIN 17441 |
| Grade | 201, 202, 304, 304l, 316, 316L, 309, 310S, 321, 321H, 347, 347H, 904L, 409, 409L, 410, 420, 430, Duplex, Super Duplex, Alloy 20, 254 SMO |
| Thickness | 3MM to 100MM |
| Width | 1000/1219/1220/1500/1800/2000mm |
| Length | 1 to 12 Mtrs |
| Width * Length | 1000mmx2000mm, 1219mmx2438mm, 1250mmx2500mm, 1500mmx3000mm, 1524mmx3048mm, 2000mmx6000mm. (4 ft x 8 ft, 5 ft x 10 ft) |
| Surface Finish | No. 1 Finish, Annealed & Pickled |
| Manufacture Technology | Hot Rolled (3mm to 100mm), Cold Rolled (Upto 6mm) |
| Brand | Jindal Stainless, POSCO, TISCO, Aperam, Outokumpoo, Bahru Stainless |
| Origin | India, Japan, Korea, Europe, Germany, USA, Brazil |
| Containler Size | 20ft GP:5898mm(Length)x2352mm(Width)x2393mm(High) 40ft GP:12032mm(Length)x2352mm(Width)x2393mm(High) 40ft HC:12032mm(Length)x2352mm(Width)x2698mm(High) |
| Packing | Wooden Pallets or Customized Pallets |
| Delivery Time | Ex-stock, 15-45 Days |
| Test Certificate | As per EN 10204 3.1, Third Party Insection, Buyer Inspection |
| Other Custom Tests | PMI Inspection, Destructive Testing & Non Destructive Testing |
Various Grades of Steel Plates!
| Stainless Steel Plate | Copper Plates |
| Carbon Steel Plate | Brass Plates |
| Alloy Steel Plate | Aluminium Bronze Plates |
| Mild Steel Plate | Phosphur Bronze Plates |
| Hot Rolled Steel Plate | Copper Nickel Plates |
| Duplex Plates | Nickel Plates (Alloy 200/201) |
| Super Duplex Plates | Monel Plates |
| High Tensile Plates | Inconel Plates |
| Abrasion Resistant Plates | Hastelloy Plates |
| Weather Resistant Plates | Incoloy Plates |
| Aluminium Plates | Tantalum Plates |
| Zirconium Plates | Niobium Plates |

Chemical Composition for Stainless Steel Plates, as per ASTM A240
| Grade | ASTM A240 Chemical Composition | |||||||||
| ASTM(A240M) | Others(JIS) | C | Si | Mn | P | S | Ni | Cr | Mo | Others |
| 304 | SUS304 | ≤0.07 | ≤0.75 | ≤2.00 | ≤0.045 | ≤0.030 | 8.0/10.5 | 17.5/19.5 | ― | N≤0.10 |
| 304H | 0.04/0.10 | ≤0.75 | ≤2.00 | ≤0.045 | ≤0.030 | 8.0/10.5 | 18.0/20.0 | ― | ||
| 304L | SUS304L | ≤0.030 | ≤0.75 | ≤2.00 | ≤0.045 | ≤0.030 | 8.0/12.0 | 17.5/19.5 | ― | N≤0.10 |
| 304N | SUS304N1 | ≤0.08 | ≤0.75 | ≤2.00 | ≤0.045 | ≤0.030 | 8.0/10.5 | 18.0/20.0 | ― | N:0.10/0.16 |
| 304LN | SUS304LN | ≤0.030 | ≤0.75 | ≤2.00 | ≤0.045 | ≤0.030 | 8.0/12.0 | 18.0/20.0 | ― | N:0.10/0.16 |
| 309S | SUS309S | ≤0.08 | ≤0.75 | ≤2.00 | ≤0.045 | ≤0.030 | 12.0/15.0 | 22.0/24.0 | ― | |
| 310S | SUS310S | ≤0.08 | ≤1.50 | ≤2.00 | ≤0.045 | ≤0.030 | 19.0/22.0 | 24.0/26.0 | ― | |
| 316 | SUS316 | ≤0.08 | ≤0.75 | ≤2.00 | ≤0.045 | ≤0.030 | 10.0/14.0 | 16.0/18.0 | 2.00/3.00 | N≤0.10 |
| 316L | SUS316L | ≤0.030 | ≤0.75 | ≤2.00 | ≤0.045 | ≤0.030 | 10.0/14.0 | 16.0/18.0 | 2.00/3.00 | N≤0.10 |
| 316H | 0.04/0.10 | ≤0.75 | ≤2.00 | ≤0.045 | ≤0.030 | 10.0/14.0 | 16.0/18.0 | 2.00/3.00 | ||
| 316LN | SUS316LN | ≤0.030 | ≤0.75 | ≤2.00 | ≤0.045 | ≤0.030 | 10.0/14.0 | 16.0/18.0 | 2.00/3.00 | N:0.10/0.16 |
| 317L | SUS317L | ≤0.030 | ≤0.75 | ≤2.00 | ≤0.045 | ≤0.030 | 11.0/15.0 | 18.0/20.0 | 3.0/4.0 | N≤0.10 |
| 317LN | SUS317LN | ≤0.030 | ≤0.75 | ≤2.00 | ≤0.045 | ≤0.030 | 11.0/15.0 | 18.0/20.0 | 3.0/4.0 | N:0.10/0.22 |
| 321 | SUS321 | ≤0.08 | ≤0.75 | ≤2.00 | ≤0.045 | ≤0.030 | 9.0/12.0 | 17.0/19.0 | ― | N≤0.10Ti:5ʷʢC+Nʣ/0.70 |
| 347 | SUS347 | ≤0.08 | ≤0.75 | ≤2.00 | ≤0.045 | ≤0.030 | 9.0/13.0 | 17.0/19.0 | ― | Nb:10ʷC/1.00 |
| N08904ʢ904L | SUS890L | ≤0.020 | ≤1.00 | ≤2.00 | ≤0.045 | ≤0.035 | 23.0/28.0 | 19.0/23.0 | 4.00/5.00 | N≤0.10Cu:1.0/2.0 |
| S31254 | ≤0.020 | ≤0.80 | ≤1.00 | ≤0.030 | ≤0.010 | 17.5/18.5 | 19.5/20.5 | 6.0/6.5 | N:0.18/0.25Cu:0.50/1.00 | |
| SUS317J2 | ≤0.06 | ≤1.50 | ≤2.00 | ≤0.045 | ≤0.030 | 12.00/16.00 | 23.00/26.00 | 0.50/1.20 | N:0.25/0.40 | |
Mechanical Properties for Stainless Steel Plates, as per ASTM A240
| Steel Grade | Mechanical Properties | |||||
| ASTM(A240M) | Others(JIS) | Tensile Properties | Hardness | |||
| Yield StrengthMPa | Tensile StrengthMPa | Elongation% | HBW | HRBW | ||
| 304 | SUS304 | ≥205 | ≥515 | ≥40 | ≤201 | ≤92 |
| 304H | ≥205 | ≥515 | ≥40 | ≤201 | ≤92 | |
| 304L | SUS304L | ≥170 | ≥485 | ≥40 | ≤201 | ≤92 |
| 304N | SUS304N1 | ≥240 | ≥550 | ≥30 | ≤217 | ≤95 |
| 304LN | SUS304LN | ≥205 | ≥515 | ≥40 | ≤217 | ≤95 |
| 309S | SUS309S | ≥205 | ≥515 | ≥40 | ≤217 | ≤95 |
| 310S | SUS310S | ≥205 | ≥515 | ≥40 | ≤217 | ≤95 |
| 316 | SUS316 | ≥205 | ≥515 | ≥40 | ≤217 | ≤95 |
| 316L | SUS316L | ≥170 | ≥485 | ≥40 | ≤217 | ≤95 |
| 316H | ≥205 | ≥515 | ≥40 | ≤217 | ≤95 | |
| 316LN | SUS316LN | ≥205 | ≥515 | ≥40 | ≤217 | ≤95 |
| 317L | SUS317L | ≥205 | ≥515 | ≥40 | ≤217 | ≤95 |
| 317LN | SUS317LN | ≥240 | ≥550 | ≥40 | ≤217 | ≤95 |
| 321 | SUS321 | ≥205 | ≥515 | ≥40 | ≤217 | ≤95 |
| 347 | SUS347 | ≥205 | ≥515 | ≥40 | ≤201 | ≤92 |
| N08904ʢ904L | SUS890L | ≥220 | ≥490 | ≥35 | ≤90 | |
| S31254 | ≥310 | ≥655 | ≥35 | ≤223 | ≤96 | |
| SUS317J2 | ≥345 | ≥690 | ≥40 | ≤250 | ≤100 | |
Equivalents of Various Grades of Stainless Steel Plates
| JIS G4304 | ASTM | UNS | KS | EN10095 | AS | CNS |
| SUS201 | 201 | S20100 | STS201 | 1.4372 | 201-2 | 201 |
| SUS202 | 202 | S20200 | STS202 | 1.4373 | – | 202 |
| SUS301 | 301 | S30100 | STS301 | 1.4319 | 301 | 301 |
| SUS304 | 304 | S30400 | STS304 | 1.4301 | 304 | 304 |
| SUS304L | 304L | S30403 | STS304L | 1.4306 | 304L | 304L |
| SUS304N1 | 304N | S30451 | STS304N1 | 1.4315 | 304N1 | 304N1 |
| SUS304N2 | XM21 | S30452 | STS304N2 | – | 304N2 | 304N2 |
| SUS304LN | 304LN | S30453 | STS304LN | – | 304LN | 304LN |
| SUS305 | 305 | S30500 | STS305 | 1.4303 | 305 | 305 |
| SUS309S | 309S | S30908 | STS309S | 1.4833 | 309S | 309S |
| SUS310S | 310S | S31008 | STS310S | 1.4845 | 310S | 310S |
| SUS316 | 316 | S31600 | STS316 | 1.4401 | 316 | 316 |
| SUS316Ti | 316Ti | S31635 | – | 1.4571 | 316Ti | 316Ti |
| SUS316L | 316L | S31603 | STS316L | 1.4404 | 316L | 316L |
| SUS316N | 316N | S31651 | STS316N | – | 316N | 316N |
| SUS316LN | 316LN | S31653 | STS316LN | 1.4429 | 316LN | 316LN |
| SUS316J1 | – | – | STS316J1 | – | 316J1 | 316J1 |
| SUS316J1L | – | – | STS316J1L | – | – | 316J1L |
| SUS317 | 317 | S31700 | STS317 | – | 317 | 317 |
| SUS317L | 317L | S31703 | STS317L | 1.4438 | 317L | 317L |
| SUS321 | 321 | S32100 | STS321 | 1.4541 | 321 | 321 |
| SUS347 | 347 | S34700 | STS347 | 1.455 | 347 | 347 |
| SUS329J1 | 329 | S32900 | STS329J1 | 1.4477 | 329J1 | 329J1 |
| SUS329J3L | – | S31803 | STS329J3L | 1.4462 | 329J3L | 329J3L |
| SUS405 | 405 | S40500 | STS405 | 1.4002 | 405 | 405 |
| SUH409 | 409 | S40900 | STS409 | 1.4512 | 409L | 409L |
| SUS410L | – | – | STS410L | – | 410L | 410L |
| SUS430 | 430 | S43000 | STS430 | 1.4016 | 430 | 430 |
| SUS434 | 434 | S43400 | STS434 | 1.4113 | 434 | 434 |
| – | – | S43940 | – | 1.4509 | 439 | 439 |
| SUS444 | 444 | S44400 | STS444 | 1.4521 | 444 | 444 |
| SUS403 | 403 | S40300 | STS403 | – | 403 | 403 |
| SUS410 | 410 | S41000 | STS410 | 1.4006 | 410 | 410 |
| SUS420J1 | 420 | S42000 | STS420J1 | 1.4021 | 420 | 420J1 |
| SUS420J2 | – | – | STS420J2 | 1.4028 | 420J2 | 420J2 |
| SUS440A | 440A | S44002 | STS440A | – | 440A | 440A |
What are the Various Surface Finishes for Stainless Steel Sheets & Plates?
| Class | Definition | Application |
| No.1 | With heat treatment after hot rolling, pickling or equivalent. | Chemical tank, piping |
| No.2D | After cold rolling, carry out heat treatment and pickling or other equivalent processing. In addition, also including use of blunt surface roller to do final cold rolling slightly. | Heat exchanger, drain-pipe |
| No.2B | After cold rolling, carry out heat treatment and pickling or other equivalent processing. And use cold rolling processing to make surface brightness appropriately | Medical equipment, food industry, building materials, kitchen utensils |
| BA | After cold rolling, carry out bright heat treatment | Eat hutch appliance, electrical appliances, construction decoration |
| No.3 | Use 100# ~ 120# abrasives to do the grinding processing | Eat hutch appliance, construction decoration |
| No.4 | Use 150# ~ 180# abrasives to do the grinding processing | Eat hutch appliance, construction decoration, Medical equipment |
| No.8 | Use 600 # rotary polishing wheel to do the grinding | Mirror, decoration |
| HL | Use appropriate particle size of abrasives to do the grinding and make the surface with grinding stripe | Construction decoration |
Metline Stocks & Supplies the Following Key Stainless Steel Plate Products
| ASTM A240 TP201 Stainless Steel Plates | ASTM A240 TP316LN Stainless Steel Plates |
| ASTM A240 TP202 Stainless Steel Plates | ASTM A240 TP317 Stainless Steel Plates |
| ASTM A240 TP301 Stainless Steel Plates | ASTM A240 TP317L Stainless Steel Plates |
| ASTM A240 TP304 Stainless Steel Plates | ASTM A240 TP321 Stainless Steel Plates |
| ASTM A240 TP304L Stainless Steel Plates | ASTM A240 TP347 Stainless Steel Plates |
| ASTM A240 TP304N Stainless Steel Plates | ASTM A240 TP329 Stainless Steel Plates |
| ASTM A240 TPXM21 Stainless Steel Plates | ASTM A240 TP409/409L Stainless Steel Plates |
| ASTM A240 TP304LN Stainless Steel Plates | ASTM A240 TP410S Stainless Steel Plates |
| ASTM A240 TP309S Stainless Steel Plates | ASTM A240 TP430 Stainless Steel Plates |
| ASTM A240 TP310S Stainless Steel Plates | ASTM A240 TP439 Stainless Steel Plates |
| ASTM A240 TP316 Stainless Steel Plates | ASTM A240 TP444 Stainless Steel Plates |
| ASTM A240 TP316Ti Stainless Steel Plates | ASTM A240 TP441 Stainless Steel Plates |
| ASTM A240 TP316L Stainless Steel Plates | ASTM A240 TP410 Stainless Steel Plates |
| ASTM A240 TP316N Stainless Steel Plates | Duplex Stainless Steel Plates |
FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions
- What kind of work does METLINE do?
- Metline is a professional stainless steel service center for sheet, plates, coils and strips. We mainly process, cut and slit stainless steel sheets and plates, stainless steel coil, stainless steel pipe, stainless steel bars and various other products for export to various countries across the globe.
- How can you assure your quality for stainless steel plates?
- All our products are supplied with mill test report, as per EN 10204 3.1. The Heat number on test certificates can be easily co-related with the markings and /or stickers on the sheets and pallets. Also we provide 100% replacement guarantee for all our products. At METLINE, quality is a promise. We are also willing to accept the third party inspection, such as SGS, ABS, Intertek, BV, and so on.
- Can you accept customization on stainless steel plates?
- Yes. If you have special requirements on products or packages, we can do customization for you.
- Can you accept trail orders for stainless steel plates?
- Depending on the product size and grade, we can accept trail orders from our customers. Generally our MOQ is 1 ton. But if you want to place a trail order as the beginning of our cooperation, we can accept smaller quantity orders too.
- Can you provide samples for checking quality of stainless steel plates before order?
- Yes, we can provide our customers with free samples. The cost of freight would need to be borne by our customers.
- How is the order for stainless steel plates processed?
- Step 1 – Please contact our sales team, and email us (sales@metline.in) your complete stainless steel plates requirements, with details such as grade, size, quantity and delivery location
- Step 2 – We shall send you our formal quotation with best prices and delivery time. After agreeing on the pricing, payment terms and delivery terms, you can release us the purchase order.
- Step 3 – Before shipment or delivery, client can inspect the cargo loading in container (for export sales) or truck (for domestic sales), we also can accept inspection of the third party (Such as SGS, Intertek, ABS, BV etc.)
- Step 4 – After shipment or loading of consignment, we will send the shipment documents, along with Invoice, Packing List, Test Certificates, and Certificate of Origin.
- Step 5 – After receipt of goods at your end, please do give us a feedback.
