Lingchuang's stainless steel plate selection is comprehensive, covering commonly used materials such as 200 series, 304 stainless steel, and 316L stainless steel, as well as high corrosion-resistant special materials such as 400 series, 309S/310S heat-resistant steel, 2205/2507 duplex steel, and 904L, suitable for various working conditions.
Our leading stainless steel plate factory in China offers a variety of professional surface finishing services, including 2B matte, BA bright, brushed, frosted, random texture, 8K mirror finish, sandblasting, and other standard processes. We also support custom titanium plating, color coating, embossing, and etching patterns. We also offer pickling and passivation, oxide scale removal, and scratch-resistant film application. With complete processing capabilities and high sheet flatness, we can customize various surface effects to suit diverse applications such as architectural curtain walls, decoration, industrial equipment, and hardware products.



201, 202: Manganese substitute for nickel, low price, moderate rust resistance, mostly used for interior decoration, hardware, door frames, and shelves.
304, 304L, 316L, 321, 317L: Good rust resistance, high toughness, easy to weld; 304 general purpose for food/construction/equipment; 316L acid and alkali resistant, salt spray resistant, used in coastal chemical industries.
309S, 310S: High temperature resistance, oxidation resistant, used for furnace bodies, boilers, high-temperature flues, and heat treatment equipment.
430, 410, 420: Magnetic, high hardness, wear resistant, used for kitchen utensils, knives, and machine parts.
2205, 2507 Features: High strength, resistance to stress corrosion, high chloride resistance; suitable for desulfurization, marine engineering, and high-pressure chemical equipment.
904L, 254SMO Features: Resistant to strong acids and seawater corrosion; suitable for pharmaceuticals, hydrometallurgy, and high-end seawater desalination applications.



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Comparison Items: |
Cold-rolled stainless steel sheet |
Hot-rolled stainless steel sheet |
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Thickness Range |
Mainly thin sheets: 0.3–3.0mm |
Mainly medium and heavy plates: 3.0–100mm |
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Surface Texture |
Smooth and delicate surface, 2B/BA/Mirror/Brushed finish, high aesthetic appeal |
Dark surface, acid-washed oxide scale, industrial natural color. No.1 |
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Dimensional Accuracy |
Small thickness tolerance, high flatness |
Tolerances are relatively large, and the flatness of the sheet surface is average. |
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Hardness Performance |
Uniform material, good formability, easy to bend |
High strength, relatively hard, but not as formable as cold-rolled. |
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Price |
Slightly more expensive than hot-rolled stainless steel of the same material |
Higher cost-performance ratio, lower price. |
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Common Applications |
Applications: Decoration, kitchenware, home appliances, panels, precision products |
Applications: Chemical equipment, pressure vessels, structural components, cutting and blanking. |
Material Grade: A36 (carbon) vs 304/316L (stainless) creates 4–5x price difference
Finish: Hot rolled (mill scale) vs cold rolled (smooth) vs 2B/8K (stainless) adds 10–30% cost
Quantity: Wholesale (1+ ton) saves 30–50% vs single sheet retail
Supplier: Big box stores (Home Depot/Lowe's) ~10% higher than metal suppliers
Location: Delivery fees add $50–$150 for this 326 lb sheet (4x8x1/4")
Qualified, genuine products are not prone to rusting in normal environments; however, ordinary materials will rust in harsh acid, alkali, or high salt spray environments, requiring the selection of highly corrosion-resistant materials such as 316L or duplex stainless steel.


