SS 316 / 316L No.1 Finish SheetASTM A240 · ASTM A480 · Manufacturer, stockist & exporter, India
AISI 316L · UNS S31603
An SS 316 / 316L no.1 finish sheet is hot-rolled, annealed and pickled sheet, made from SS 316 / 316L to ASTM A240. No.1 is a dull, rough finish for industrial use where appearance does not matter — tanks, chutes and heat-resisting parts.
- 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 No.1 Finish Sheet?
- What it is
- Hot-rolled, annealed and pickled sheet
- 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 No.1 Finish Sheet Specification
| Product | SS 316 / 316L No.1 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 No.1 Finish Sheet
No.1 is a dull, rough finish for industrial use where appearance does not matter — tanks, chutes and heat-resisting parts.
- Hot rolled, annealed, pickled
- Dull and rough
- Heavier gauges
More on choosing: No.1 finish sheet guide.
SS 316 / 316L No.1 Finish Sheet: Why 316L for no.1 finish sheets
No.1 is a dull, rough finish for industrial use where appearance does not matter — tanks, chutes and heat-resisting parts. 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 No.1 Finish 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 No.1 Finish 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.
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Where is No.1 finish used?
Industrial parts, tanks and heat-resisting components where surface appearance is not important.
Which standard covers SS 316 / 316L no.1 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 no.1 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