Leading UK Stainless Steel Plate Suppliers
If you’re looking to buy stainless steel plate cut to size or off the shelf, look no further. We stock a range of sizes (imperial and metric) and grades ready for despatch. Alternatively, we can cut to your bespoke specifications, supply polished stainless steel metal plate or fabricated/machined products (e.g. perforated) with a number of other finishes, depending on your requirements. All of our steel plate products are high-quality and competitively priced.
So for more information, help and advice on finding the right service or products and for our latest steel plate prices, send us an email: sales@metalsupplies.com or call us on 0800 123 70 10.
Choosing Stainless Steel Plate Grades
At Metal Supplies™ we regularly stock Grade 316 steel plate along with 304 and also 3CR12. When matching a grade with a particular application, there are several considerations relating to the properties required for the plates end use. These considerations include such things as the importance of abrasion and corrosion resistance for the application, whether oxidation on sulfidation is a concern, what fabrication techniques will be used on the plate, what level of strength will be required and also how the end product is to be cleaned.
Our team of experts will be happy to advise and answer any questions that may arise pertaining to specific grades of stainless steel plate and other products.
Stainless Steel Plate Sizes
For a full list of the stainless steel plate products that we typically stock, please click here. Below you’ll find an overview of the dimensions that we stock. Remember: we can cut to any size required and also offer a range of other fabrication, polishing and other finishing services. So whether you’re after perforated steel plate, highly polished or any other finish, give us a call today for a quote – no matter how large or small the job:
Thickness |
Length & Width Ranges |
3mm stainless steel plate |
2000mm x 1000mm - 4000mm x 2000mm |
4mm stainless steel plate |
2000mm x 1000mm - 4000mm x 2000mm |
5mm stainless steel plate |
2000mm x 1000mm - 3000mm x 1500mm |
6mm stainless steel plate |
2000mm x 1000mm - 4000mm x 2000mm |
8mm stainless steel plate |
2000mm x 1000mm - 3000mm x 1500mm |
10mm stainless steel plate |
2000mm x 2000mm - 3000mm x 1500mm |
Stainless Steel Plate Applications
Stainless steel plate can be found used in countless across many diverse industries. Below you will find some examples of the wide range of uses for stainless steel plate and the metal characteristics and properties that come into play for each usage.
Food Processing & Drinks Brewing/Bottling
Through stainless steel plate products’ and components’ abilities to resist corrosion, they are perfectly placed to provide protection from potential contaminants for all types of food and beverages. If stainless steel broke down at very high or very low temperatures or in the presence of acids or other corrosive substances, it would contaminate the food or drink being processed. In addition, stainless steel plate products can be polished for a great aesthetic and are easily cleaned.
High Vacuum Applications
A large number of processes that are carried out in a high vacuum atmosphere are particularly sensitive to contamination. Stainless steel plate offers the corrosion-resistant, low-maintenance characteristics that such processes necessitate.
Chemical Processing
Equipment used in the chemical processing industry requires machinability, strength, corrosion and high temperature resistance, making stainless steel plate the stainless steel plate the ideal material. From simple storage tanks to intricate processing equipment, stainless plate is typically the first choice for the chemical processing industry.
Wastewater Treatment
It’s not just domestic water that requires treatment. Many manufacturing processes also use large amounts of water, and with increased restrictions on the amount of contaminants that can be discharged, numerous types of manufacturing operation now incorporate their own water treatment facilities in order to meet stricter discharge requirements. Because of its corrosion resistance, stainless steel plate is similarly used across these wastewater treatment facilities.
Pharmaceutical Industry Applications
In the pharmaceutical processing industry, When it comes to pharmaceuticals, purity of product is essential. It’s crucial to ensure that drugs ingested by humans and animals work consistently and exactly as intended, without interference from unwanted substances. Components made from stainless steel plate will withstand degradation from chemical attack as well as extreme operating temperatures (both hot and cold), such as this storage tank:
Paper and Pulping Equipment
Stainless steel plate resists oxidation by water reduction, extend the working life of paper making and pulping machine components. Exposure to water and steam causes oxidation which destroys metal that doesn’t have corrosion resistant properties.
Stainless Steel Plate for Heat Treatment
As a high-alloy, stainless steel plate comes into its own during extended exposure to high temperatures, making it perfect for use in heat treatment applications such as this large heat treatment furnace:
Whether you’re a UK company or overseas, for all your stainless steel plate needs, call or email Metal Supplies™ today.
