SS 316 / 316L Cold-rolled PlateASTM A240 · ASTM A480 · Manufacturer, stockist & exporter, India
AISI 316L · UNS S31603
An SS 316 / 316L cold-rolled plate is thinner plate finished by cold rolling, made from SS 316 / 316L to ASTM A240. Cold-rolled plate has tighter thickness tolerance and a smoother surface than hot-rolled.
- ASTM A240
- ASTM A480
- 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 Cold-rolled Plate?
- What it is
- Thinner plate finished by cold rolling
- Material
- ASTM A240
- Dimensions
- ASTM A480
- Grade
- SS 316 / 316L · UNS S31603
- Best at
- Chloride-bearing process fluids, marine air and pharmaceutical service
SS 316 / 316L Cold-rolled Plate Specification
| Product | SS 316 / 316L Cold-rolled Plate |
|---|---|
| Material standard | ASTM A240 |
| Dimensional standard | ASTM A480 |
| 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 Cold-rolled Plate
Cold-rolled plate has tighter thickness tolerance and a smoother surface than hot-rolled.
- Tighter tolerances
- Smoother surface
- Thinner gauges
More on choosing: Cold-rolled plate guide.
SS 316 / 316L Cold-rolled Plate: Why 316L for cold-rolled plates
Cold-rolled plate has tighter thickness tolerance and a smoother surface than hot-rolled. 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 Cold-rolled 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 Cold-rolled 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 Cold-rolled Plates for export
FOB / CIF · Nhava Sheva (JNPT), MumbaiSS 316 / 316L Cold-rolled Plate — questions buyers ask
When is cold-rolled plate chosen?
Where surface finish and thickness tolerance matter more than cost.
Which standard covers SS 316 / 316L cold-rolled plates?
The material is ASTM A240; dimensions follow ASTM A480. Always state both on your purchase order, with the edition if your project specifies one.
What decides the price of a SS 316 / 316L cold-rolled 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