1. Application fields: Different application fields have different requirements for the thickness of
stainless steel plates. For example, the construction industry often requires thinner stainless steel plates, while manufacturing may require thicker plates to withstand greater pressure and weight.
2. Strength requirements: If you need the stainless steel plate to have higher strength and stiffness, then choosing a thicker plate is necessary. Thicker sheets provide better resistance to bending and extrusion.
3. Corrosion resistance: One of the main features of stainless steel plates is its corrosion resistance. Thicker stainless steel sheets offer better corrosion resistance because they have more layers of protection.
4. Cost considerations: Thicker stainless steel plates are usually more expensive than thinner plates. Therefore, you also need to consider your budget when choosing the thickness.
Generally speaking, the following are some common 304 stainless steel plate thickness choices:
0.5mm - 1.0mm: Suitable for some light applications, such as decoration, furniture manufacturing, etc.
1.0mm - 3.0mm: Suitable for some applications with medium strength requirements, such as construction, automobile parts, etc.
3.0mm - 6.0mm: Suitable for some applications that require higher strength and corrosion resistance, such as chemical equipment, marine engineering, etc.
6.0mm and above: Suitable for some applications requiring extremely high strength and corrosion resistance, such as shipbuilding, petrochemical industry, etc.
