SS 347 Chequered PlateASTM A240 · Mill standard · Manufacturer, trader & exporter, India
AISI 347 · UNS S34700
An SS 347 chequered plate is plate with a raised anti-slip pattern, made from SS 347 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 347 Chequered Plate?
- What it is
- Plate with a raised anti-slip pattern
- Material
- ASTM A240
- Dimensions
- Mill standard
- Grade
- SS 347 · UNS S34700
- Best at
- Welded high-temperature piping in refineries and power plants
SS 347 Chequered Plate Specification
| Product | SS 347 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 (as specified in the PO) · dimensional · NDT and IGC on request |
| Documents | EN 10204 3.1 or 3.2 on request / as specified in the PO |
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 347 Chequered Plate: Why 347 for chequered plates
Chequered plate is used for platforms, walkways, trench covers and ramps. In SS 347, 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 347 is picked for welded high-temperature piping in refineries and power plants. |
|---|---|
| Typical service | Refinery hydroprocessing — Reactor effluent piping and exchangers. |
| Matching filler | ER347 (AWS A5.9) |
SS 347 Chequered Plate Chemical Composition
Under technical review for TDS.
| Element | Current requirement |
|---|---|
| Chromium | As specified |
| Nickel | As specified |
| Niobium | As specified |
| Carbon | As specified |
| Manganese | As specified |
| Silicon | As specified |
| Phosphorus | As specified |
| Sulphur | As specified |
Numerical specification requirements are published only after the applicable current standard edition has been verified. Governing specification to be verified: ASTM A240 for UNS S34700.
SS 347 Chequered Plate Mechanical Properties
Under technical review for TDS.
| Property | Current requirement |
|---|---|
| Tensile strength | As specified |
| Yield strength 0.2% | As specified |
| Elongation | As specified |
| Hardness | As specified |
Numerical specification requirements are published only after the applicable current standard edition has been verified. Governing specification and condition to be verified: ASTM A240 for UNS S34700 — Annealed plate & sheet.
Full chemistry, properties and equivalents are on the SS 347 grade page.
SS 347 Chequered Plate — questions buyers ask
What thickness is chequered plate measured at?
At the base plate, excluding the raised pattern.
Which standard covers SS 347 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 347 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 or 3.2 certificates available on request / as specified in the PO; dimensional reports as required. PMI can be arranged depending on product and requirements, as specified in the PO.
Sources: the ASTM / ASME specifications named on this page and producer datasheets · Last updated October 2026