SS 316 / 316L Chequered SheetASTM A240 · Mill standard · Manufacturer, stockist & exporter, India
AISI 316L · UNS S31603
An SS 316 / 316L chequered sheet is sheet with a raised anti-slip pattern, made from SS 316 / 316L to ASTM A240. Chequered sheet is used for floors, stair treads and vehicle decks.
- 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 Sheet?
- What it is
- Sheet 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 Sheet Specification
| Product | SS 316 / 316L Chequered Sheet |
|---|---|
| Material standard | ASTM A240 |
| Dimensional standard | Mill standard |
| 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 Chequered Sheet
Chequered sheet is used for floors, stair treads and vehicle decks.
- Diamond or lentil pattern
- Anti-slip
- Light gauges
More on choosing: Chequered sheet guide.
SS 316 / 316L Chequered Sheet: Why 316L for chequered sheets
Chequered sheet is used for floors, stair treads and vehicle decks. 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 Chequered Sheet 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 Sheet 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.
Other SS 316 / 316L sheets
SS 316 / 316L Chequered Sheets for export
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What pattern options are available?
Diamond and lentil (5-bar) patterns are the most common.
Which standard covers SS 316 / 316L chequered sheets?
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 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