Learn about Types of Sheets & Plates
What is sheet and plate? A sheet is a thinner item of metal that has been cut from a continuously rolled coil. As such, it can be less than 1mm, or up to 25mm, in thickness. A plate is a thicker item of metal that has been produced (rolled) as a single item. Steel Sheets are the most common raw material used by industries in various shapes and sizes, one such shape of the bar is Sheets & Plates . The difference between a metal sheet and metal plate can be defined by thickness. If the thickness of the metal is ¼” (6mm) or more, then it is considered a plate. Plate thickness is typically measured in inches. If the thickness is less than ¼” (6mm), it is considered a sheet. Types of Round Bar sheet and plate Hastelloy Sheets & Plates Sheets & Plates are the industries' most common raw materials in various shapes and sizes. The most common types are Hastelloy Sheet & Plate , Hastelloy Shim Sheet, Plain Sheet, Perforated Sheet, and Chequered Plate. Hastelloy Sheets