SS 316 / 316L Chequered PlateASTM A240 · Mill standard · Manufacturer, stockist & exporter, India
AISI 316L · UNS S31603
An SS 316 / 316L chequered plate is plate with a raised anti-slip pattern, made from SS 316 / 316L to ASTM A240. Chequered plate is used for platforms, walkways, trench covers and ramps.
- ASTM A240
- Mill standard
- EN 10204 3.1 / 3.2
- Export packing
Reviewed by the Kanak Steel & Engineering Co. technical team · Updated October 2026
What is an SS 316 / 316L Chequered Plate?
- What it is
- Plate with a raised anti-slip pattern
- Material
- ASTM A240
- Dimensions
- Mill standard
- Grade
- SS 316 / 316L · UNS S31603
- Best at
- Chloride-bearing process fluids, marine air and pharmaceutical service
SS 316 / 316L Chequered Plate Specification
| Product | SS 316 / 316L Chequered Plate |
|---|---|
| Material standard | ASTM A240 |
| Dimensional standard | Mill standard |
| Thickness | 4.76 mm (3/16") and up |
| Size | Mill plates or cut to drawing |
| Testing | PMI · dimensional · NDT and IGC on request |
| Documents | EN 10204 3.1 · 3.2 with third-party inspection |
When to Choose a Chequered Plate
Chequered plate is used for platforms, walkways, trench covers and ramps.
- Diamond or lentil pattern
- Anti-slip
- Structural thicknesses
More on choosing: Chequered plate guide.
SS 316 / 316L Chequered Plate: Why 316L for chequered plates
Chequered plate is used for platforms, walkways, trench covers and ramps. In SS 316 / 316L, the choice usually comes down to the medium and temperature — the rows here are the points buyers check for this exact combination.
| Why this grade | Stainless plate goes into vessels and heavy sections. SS 316 / 316L is picked for chloride-bearing process fluids, marine air and pharmaceutical service. |
|---|---|
| Typical service | Chemical & process — Piping and vessels handling mild acids and chlorides. |
| Matching filler | ER316L (AWS A5.9) |
SS 316 / 316L Chequered Plate Chemical Composition
| Element | Weight % |
|---|---|
| Chromium | 16.0 – 18.0 |
| Nickel | 10.0 – 14.0 |
| Molybdenum | 2.00 – 3.00 |
| Carbon | 0.030 max |
| Manganese | 2.00 max |
| Silicon | 0.75 max |
| Nitrogen | 0.10 max |
| Phosphorus | 0.045 max |
SS 316 / 316L Chequered Plate Mechanical Properties
| Annealed plate & sheet (316L) | Value |
|---|---|
| Tensile strength | 485 MPa · 70 ksi |
| Yield strength 0.2% | 170 MPa · 25 ksi |
| Elongation | 40% |
| Hardness | 217 HB max |
Full chemistry, properties and equivalents are on the SS 316 / 316L grade page.
SS 316 / 316L Chequered Plates for export
FOB / CIF · Nhava Sheva (JNPT), MumbaiSS 316 / 316L Chequered Plate — questions buyers ask
What thickness is chequered plate measured at?
At the base plate, excluding the raised pattern.
Which standard covers SS 316 / 316L chequered plates?
The material is ASTM A240; dimensions follow Mill standard. Always state both on your purchase order, with the edition if your project specifies one.
What decides the price of a SS 316 / 316L chequered plate?
The alloy price, the size and dimensions, quantity, and the testing and documents required. Send your list and we quote the same working day.
What documents do you supply?
EN 10204 3.1 mill certificates as standard, 3.2 with third-party inspection on request, plus dimensional and PMI reports.
Sources: the ASTM / ASME specifications named on this page and producer datasheets · Last updated October 2026