SS 316 / 316L 2B Finish SheetASTM A240 · ASTM A480 · Manufacturer, stockist & exporter, India
AISI 316L · UNS S31603
An SS 316 / 316L 2b finish sheet is cold-rolled sheet that is annealed, pickled and skin-passed, made from SS 316 / 316L to ASTM A240. 2B is the standard finish for stainless sheet — smooth, bright-matte and ready for fabrication, polishing or coating.
- 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 2B Finish Sheet?
- What it is
- Cold-rolled sheet that is annealed, pickled and skin-passed
- 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 2B Finish Sheet Specification
| Product | SS 316 / 316L 2B Finish Sheet |
|---|---|
| Material standard | ASTM A240 |
| Dimensional standard | ASTM A480 |
| Thickness | Below 4.76 mm (3/16") |
| Size | 1000 / 1219 / 1250 / 1500 × 2000 / 2438 / 2500 / 3000 mm or cut |
| Testing | PMI · dimensional · NDT and IGC on request |
| Documents | EN 10204 3.1 · 3.2 with third-party inspection |
When to Choose a 2B Finish Sheet
2B is the standard finish for stainless sheet — smooth, bright-matte and ready for fabrication, polishing or coating.
- Cold rolled, annealed, pickled, skin-passed
- Most common industrial finish
- Base for No.4 and hairline polishing
More on choosing: 2B finish sheet guide.
SS 316 / 316L 2B Finish Sheet: Why 316L for 2b finish sheets
2B is the standard finish for stainless sheet — smooth, bright-matte and ready for fabrication, polishing or coating. 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 sheet is formed and finished for visible or hygienic surfaces. 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 2B Finish Sheet Chemical Composition
Under technical review for TDS.
| Element | Current requirement |
|---|---|
| Chromium | As specified |
| Nickel | As specified |
| Molybdenum | As specified |
| Carbon | As specified |
| Manganese | As specified |
| Silicon | As specified |
| Nitrogen | As specified |
| Phosphorus | 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 S31603.
SS 316 / 316L 2B Finish Sheet 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 S31603 — Annealed plate & sheet (316L).
Full chemistry, properties and equivalents are on the SS 316 / 316L grade page.
Other SS 316 / 316L sheets
SS 316 / 316L 2B Finish Sheets for export
FOB / CIF · Nhava Sheva (JNPT), MumbaiSS 316 / 316L 2B Finish Sheet — questions buyers ask
What does 2B mean on stainless sheet?
It is an ASTM A480 finish code: cold rolled, heat treated, pickled and given a light skin-pass for a smooth matte surface.
Which standard covers SS 316 / 316L 2b finish sheets?
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 2b finish sheet?
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