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Specialized Products

ARK Stainless Inc. is a leading Manufacturer, Exporter, and Supplier of premium-quality Sheets, Plates, Coils, and Specialty Metal Products, designed to meet the rigorous demands of various industrial applications. Manufactured using high-grade raw materials, our products undergo strict quality inspections to ensure superior strength, precision, and compliance with National and International Standards.

We offer a wide range of materials, including Stainless Steel, Carbon Steel, Duplex & Super Duplex Steel, Alloy Steel, Nickel Alloys, Titanium, and Cupro-Nickel. Available in various forms such as Sheets, Plates, Coils, and Custom Fabricated Components, our products are tailored to meet specific industry requirements. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, ARK Stainless Inc. provides high-performance metal solutions that offer exceptional durability, corrosion resistance, and machinability. Our products are widely used in Oil & Gas, Automotive, Aerospace, Construction, Marine, and Heavy Engineering industries, ensuring optimal performance and long-lasting reliability in demanding environments.

Available Grades of Sheet & Plate

Material Standard Available Grades
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Stainless Steel ASTM A312 / A213 304 304L 304H 309 310 310S 316 316L 316Ti 317L
321 321H 347 347H 410 446 904L
Duplex / Super Duplex ASTM A790 / A928 Duplex S31803 / S32205 Super Duplex S32750 / S32760
Nickel Alloys ASTM B161 / B163 Nickel 200 Nickel 201 Inconel 600 Inconel 601 Inconel 625 Inconel 718 Incoloy 800 Incoloy 800HT Incoloy 825
Alloy Steel ASTM A335 / A213 P5 P9 P11 P12 P22 P91 P92
Titanium ASTM B338 Gr 1 Gr 2 Gr 5 Gr 9
Carbon Steel ASTM A106 / A53 / API 5L Seamless ERW SAW LSAW HSAW API 5L
Copper Nickel ASTM B466 / B467 CuNi 70/30 CuNi 90/10
Other Alloys - SMO 254 Alloy 28 253 MA (S30815) Alloy 20 Hastelloy Aluminium

Sheets & Plates Specifications

Type Size Range Thickness Standards
Sheets, Plates, Coils 1000mm - 2500mm Width, 2000mm - 6000mm Length 0.5mm - 100mm ASTM A240, A480
Sheets, Plates 1000mm - 2500mm Width, 2000mm - 6000mm Length 1.0mm - 80mm ASTM A240, A480
Sheets, Plates 1000mm - 2000mm Width, 2000mm - 6000mm Length 1.0mm - 50mm ASTM B168, B424
Sheets, Plates 1000mm - 2000mm Width, 2000mm - 6000mm Length 1.0mm - 40mm ASTM B127
Sheets, Plates 1000mm - 2000mm Width, 2000mm - 6000mm Length 1.0mm - 30mm ASTM B162
Sheets, Plates 1000mm - 2000mm Width, 2000mm - 6000mm Length 1.0mm - 30mm ASTM B575
Sheets, Plates 1000mm - 2000mm Width, 2000mm - 6000mm Length 1.0mm - 30mm ASTM B463
Sheets, Plates 1000mm - 2500mm Width, 2000mm - 6000mm Length 1.5mm - 80mm ASTM A387

Dimensional Standards Table - Sheets & Plates

Sheet Type Dimensions (mm) Thickness Range Standard
Width (W) Length (L)
Sheets 1000 2000 0.5mm - 50mm ASTM A240 / A480
1220 2440 0.5mm - 50mm
1500 3000 0.5mm - 50mm
Plates 1000 2500 3mm - 100mm ASTM A240 / A480
1250 5000 3mm - 100mm
2000 6000 3mm - 100mm
Coils 1000 Custom Length 0.3mm - 6mm ASTM A240 / A480
1250 Custom Length 0.3mm - 6mm
1500 Custom Length 0.3mm - 6mm

Applications of Sheets & Plates

Sheets and plates play a crucial role in various industries due to their strength, corrosion resistance, and adaptability. Some of the key applications include:

Industrial Applications:
  • Oil & Gas Industry:

    Used in offshore platforms, refineries, and storage tanks for corrosion-resistant structures.

  • Petrochemical & Chemical Industry:

    Essential for manufacturing reactors, heat exchangers, and storage vessels for hazardous chemicals.

  • Power Plants:

    Used in boiler components, turbines, and pressure vessels in thermal, nuclear, and hydroelectric power plants.

  • Water Treatment & Desalination:

    Applied in tanks, filters, and pipelines for water purification and wastewater treatment plants.

  • Pharmaceutical Industry:

    Used for cleanroom walls, sterile processing equipment, and medical storage tanks.

  • Food & Beverage Industry:

    Stainless steel sheets ensure hygienic surfaces in food processing, brewing, and dairy industries.

  • Marine & Shipbuilding:

    Used for hull structures, deck plates, and corrosion-resistant marine components.

  • Construction & Infrastructure:

    Integral for roofing, cladding, bridges, and high-rise building structures.

Manufacturing Process of Sheets & Plates

The manufacturing of sheets and plates involves a series of precise steps to ensure durability, strength, and compliance with industry standards. This includes raw material selection, hot and cold rolling, heat treatment, surface finishing, and quality inspection.

Step-by-Step Manufacturing Process:
  • 1. Raw Material Selection:

    High-quality raw materials like stainless steel, carbon steel, alloy steel, and other metals are selected based on application requirements.

  • 2. Hot Rolling Process:

    Metal slabs or billets are heated above their recrystallization temperature and passed through rollers to achieve the desired thickness.

  • 3. Cold Rolling (If Required):

    For enhanced surface finish, strength, and dimensional accuracy, the hot-rolled sheets are further processed through cold rolling.

  • 4. Heat Treatment:

    Sheets and plates undergo annealing, normalizing, or quenching & tempering to improve mechanical properties and remove internal stresses.

  • 5. Cutting & Sizing:

    Sheets and plates are cut to required sizes using shearing, laser cutting, or water jet cutting techniques.

  • 6. Surface Treatment & Finishing:

    Sheets are treated with pickling, passivation, polishing, or coating (e.g., galvanization, PVC coating) to enhance corrosion resistance and appearance.

  • 7. Inspection & Testing:

    Sheets and plates undergo rigorous quality checks, including ultrasonic testing, mechanical testing, and dimensional inspection.

  • 8. Packaging & Dispatch:

    Sheets and plates are securely packed, labeled with specifications, and dispatched for safe transportation and delivery.