Cold-rolled Plate — ASTM A480
Cold-rolled plate — thinner plate finished by cold rolling. Cold-rolled plate has tighter thickness tolerance and a smoother surface than hot-rolled.
- ASTM A480
- 21 grades
- EN 10204 3.1 / 3.2
Reviewed by the Kanak Steel & Engineering Co. technical team · Updated October 2026
What is a cold-rolled plate?
A cold-rolled plate is thinner plate finished by cold rolling. Cold-rolled plate has tighter thickness tolerance and a smoother surface than hot-rolled.
Cold-rolled Plate: What to Know Before Ordering
- Tighter tolerances
- Smoother surface
- Thinner gauges
Cold-rolled Plate Materials & Grades
| Grade | Material standard | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Inconel 825 cold-rolled plate | ASTM B424 | Sulphuric and phosphoric acid service, chloride stress-corrosion cracking and sour gas |
| SS 904L cold-rolled plate | ASTM A240 | Dilute sulphuric acid, phosphoric acid and chloride-bearing cooling water |
| SS 304 cold-rolled plate | ASTM A240 | General corrosion resistance, food, water and architectural work |
| SS 304L cold-rolled plate | ASTM A240 | Welded tanks, piping and vessels in general corrosive service |
| SS 310 / 310S cold-rolled plate | ASTM A240 | Furnaces, burners and heat treatment at high temperature |
| SS 316 / 316L cold-rolled plate | ASTM A240 | Chloride-bearing process fluids, marine air and pharmaceutical service |
| SS 321 cold-rolled plate | ASTM A240 | High-temperature service between 425 and 815 °C |
| SS 347 cold-rolled plate | ASTM A240 | Welded high-temperature piping in refineries and power plants |
| Duplex 2205 cold-rolled plate | ASTM A240 | Strength with chloride resistance at a stainless-steel budget |
| Super Duplex 2507 cold-rolled plate | ASTM A240 | Seawater and high-chloride service where strength also matters |
| Inconel 600 cold-rolled plate | ASTM B168 | High-temperature oxidation, caustic and nuclear service |
| Inconel 625 cold-rolled plate | ASTM B443 | Seawater, high strength and high temperature in one alloy |
| Inconel 718 cold-rolled plate | ASTM B670 · AMS 5596 | Very high strength at temperatures up to about 650 °C |
| Incoloy 800 / 800H / 800HT cold-rolled plate | ASTM B409 | Furnaces, petrochemical heaters and high-temperature piping |
| Hastelloy C276 cold-rolled plate | ASTM B575 | The most aggressive mixed acids, wet chlorine and hypochlorite |
| Hastelloy C22 cold-rolled plate | ASTM B575 | Mixed oxidising and reducing acids, and weld overlays |
| Monel 400 cold-rolled plate | ASTM B127 | Seawater, hydrofluoric acid and marine service |
| Super Duplex S32760 cold-rolled plate | ASTM A240 | Seawater firewater, injection and offshore piping |
| S275JR cold-rolled plate | EN 10025-2 | General structures, frames and fabrication |
| S355J2+N cold-rolled plate | EN 10025-2 | Heavy structures, cranes and offshore frames |
| IS 2062 E250 / E350 cold-rolled plate | IS 2062 | Structures, fabrication and general engineering in India |
Cold-rolled plate — questions buyers ask
What is a cold-rolled plate?
A cold-rolled plate is thinner plate finished by cold rolling. Cold-rolled plate has tighter thickness tolerance and a smoother surface than hot-rolled.
When is cold-rolled plate chosen?
Where surface finish and thickness tolerance matter more than cost.
Which grades are cold-rolled plates available in?
Inconel 825, SS 904L, SS 304, SS 304L, SS 310 / 310S, SS 316 / 316L, SS 321, SS 347, Duplex 2205, Super Duplex 2507, Inconel 600, Inconel 625, Inconel 718, Incoloy 800 / 800H / 800HT, Hastelloy C276, Hastelloy C22, Monel 400, Super Duplex S32760, S275JR, S355J2+N, IS 2062 E250 / E350.
Which standard covers cold-rolled plate dimensions?
ASTM A480. The material standard depends on the grade.
Sources: the ASTM / ASME specifications named on this page and producer datasheets · Last updated October 2026