A versatile, highly workable 304 Stainless Steel sheet combining excellent structural strength with superior oxidation resistance. The industry standard for food processing and medical equipment fabrication.
| Standard | ASME B18 |
| Material | 304 Stainless Steel |
| Finish | Galvanized |
| Grade | N/A |
| Thickness | 0.715" |
| Length | 38" |
| Width | 16" |
Manufactured to meet the rigorous specifications outlined by the ASME B18 standard, this premium 304 Stainless Steel sheet features an exceptionally heavy-gauge 0.715-inch thickness, providing massive structural rigidity and immense load-bearing capacity for heavy industrial baseplates and equipment mounts. The 16-inch by 38-inch dimensions offer a highly precise and perfectly squared footprint ideal for advanced CNC plasma cutting, laser profiling, or high-pressure waterjet machining. The classic austenitic 304 alloy formulation guarantees an unparalleled balance of excellent formability, high tensile strength, and exceptional rust and oxidation resistance. As the unquestioned industry standard for sanitary applications, it is heavily utilized in commercial food processing machinery, advanced pharmaceutical manufacturing, and the fabrication of specialized medical equipment.
This component strictly adheres to the tolerances, material specifications, and quality benchmarks set by the world's leading industrial manufacturers.
1. For cutting a 0.715" thick sheet, utilize waterjet or heavy-duty plasma CNC systems. 2. When welding, use 308L filler metal to maintain corrosion resistance at the weld joint. 3. Passivate all welded areas with nitric or citric acid solutions to restore the protective chromium oxide layer.
| Standard System | Designation |
|---|---|
| ISO Equivalent | ISO 9001:2015 Mfg |
| DIN Equivalent | Industry Standard |
| Primary Standard | ASME B18 |
| Tensile Strength | 75,000 psi (515 MPa) |
| Yield Strength | 30,000 psi (205 MPa) |
| Elongation in 2 in. | 40% min |
| Hardness | Rockwell B95 max |
| Carbon (C) | 0.08% max |
| Chromium (Cr) | 18.0 - 20.0% |
| Nickel (Ni) | 8.0 - 10.5% |
| Manganese (Mn) | 2.00% max |
| Size / Type | Est. Weight (lbs/100) | Shipping Weight (kg) |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Varies by dimension | Contact Sales |
| Environment | Rating |
|---|---|
| Indoor / Dry | Excellent |
| Outdoor / Exposed | Excellent |
| Marine / Saltwater | Good |
| Chemical / Acidic | Not Recommended |
| ❌ Mistake | ✅ Correct Approach |
|---|---|
| Failing to passivate the heat-affected zone after welding | Always treat welded zones with a nitric or citric acid passivating gel to strip free iron and restore the crucial protective chromium oxide layer. |
| Bending along the wrong grain direction | When working with thick 0.715" sheet, always plan your press brake folds perpendicular to the rolling direction to prevent structural micro-cracking. |
A: No, 304 stainless steel is an austenitic alloy and is generally non-magnetic in its annealed state. Heavy cold-working may induce slight magnetism.
A: Bending a 0.715" thick stainless sheet requires a high-tonnage industrial press brake. Ensure your equipment is rated for thick-gauge stainless steel.
Conversion factor: 1 ft-lb ≈ 1.356 Nm
| Status | Mating Component | Standard | Torque Spec | Engineering Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No verified compatibility data found for this component. | ||||