SS 2B Sheets / Plates
What are SS 2B Sheets / Plates?
SS 2B Sheets / Plates are stainless steel flat-rolled products with a 2B mill finish, achieved through cold rolling, annealing, pickling, and skin passing. This finish provides a smooth, reflective, and moderately lustrous surface, making it the most commonly used finish for stainless steel sheets.
Asiad Steel Industries is a trusted manufacturer and supplier of premium-grade Stainless Steel 2B Sheets and Plates, designed for use in chemical processing, food industry, pharmaceuticals, construction, and safety-critical applications.
Key Features
High
Strength
Durable
Construction
Precision
Finish
Wide
Compatibility
Corrosion
Resistant
Specifications
| Specification Category | Parameter / Feature | Details / Options |
|---|---|---|
| Size Range | Thickness | 0.3 mm to 50 mm (custom thicknesses available) |
| Width | 1000 mm, 1220 mm, 1500 mm, 2000 mm (custom widths available) | |
| Length | 2000 mm, 2440 mm, 3000 mm, 6000 mm (custom cut lengths available) | |
| Grades Available | Stainless Steel | SS 304, SS 316 |
| Surface Finish | Mill Finish | 2B (cold-rolled, annealed, pickled, skin passed) |
| Optional Finishes | BA, No.4, HL, Mirror, Matt | |
| Standards & Certifications | ASTM | ASTM A240 / A480 |
| EN | EN 10088-2 | |
| ASME | ASME SA240 | |
| Certifications | ISO 9001:2015, PED 2014/68/EU | |
| Design Features | Flatness | Precision cold-rolled for uniform thickness |
| Edges | Mill Edge, Slit Edge | |
| Processing | Can be sheared, cut-to-size, laser-cut, bent, or welded | |
| Applications / Usage | General | Industrial, Chemical, Food Processing, Construction |
| Specialized | Pressure vessels, architectural panels, kitchen equipment |
Chemical Composition
| Element | SS 304 (%) | SS 304L (%) | SS 316 (%) | SS 316L (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium (Cr) | 18.0 – 20.0 | 18.0 – 20.0 | 16.0 – 18.0 | 16.0 – 18.0 |
| Nickel (Ni) | 8.0 – 10.5 | 8.0 – 12.0 | 10.0 – 14.0 | 10.0 – 14.0 |
| Carbon (C) | ≤ 0.08 | ≤ 0.03 | ≤ 0.08 | ≤ 0.03 |
| Manganese (Mn) | ≤ 2.00 | ≤ 2.00 | ≤ 2.00 | ≤ 2.00 |
| Silicon (Si) | ≤ 1.00 | ≤ 1.00 | ≤ 1.00 | ≤ 1.00 |
| Phosphorus (P) | ≤ 0.045 | ≤ 0.045 | ≤ 0.045 | ≤ 0.045 |
| Sulfur (S) | ≤ 0.030 | ≤ 0.030 | ≤ 0.030 | ≤ 0.030 |
| Iron (Fe) | Balance | Balance | Balance | Balance |
| Molybdenum (Mo) | — | — | 2.0 – 3.0 | 2.0 – 3.0 |
Mechanical Properties
| Property | Value | Unit / Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Tensile Strength | 515 – 620 | MPa (SS 304 / SS 316) |
| Yield Strength | 205 – 310 | MPa |
| Hardness | 150 – 217 | HB (Brinell) |
| Elongation | ≥ 40 | % |
| Density | 7.9 – 8.0 | g/cm³ |
| Impact Toughness | ≥ 100 – 150 | J (Charpy, grade-dependent) |
| Modulus of Elasticity (E) | ~193 – 200 | GPa |
| Fatigue Strength | 240 – 310 | MPa |
| Corrosion Resistance | Excellent in Food-Grade, Chemical & Marine Environments | ASTM A240 (SS 304/316) |
| Thermal Conductivity | 14 – 16 | W/m·K |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | 16 – 17 ×10⁻⁶ | /°C |
| Poisson’s Ratio | 0.27 – 0.30 | – |
| Operating Temperature Range | -196 to 870 | °C (material-dependent, SS 304/316) |
Applications of SS 2B Sheets / Plates
Construction &
Infrastructure
Automotive & Heavy
Equipment
Manufacturing &
Fabrication
Medical & Laboratory
Equipment
Electrical &
Electronics Assembly
Oil, Gas & Petrochemical
Installations
Do you have questions?
What is the difference between 2B finish and BA finish?
Are SS 2B Sheets suitable for laser cutting?
Can SS 2B plates be used outdoors?
Do you offer custom thicknesses or lengths?
