Stainless Steel

Corrosion-resistant, hygienic and ready to fabricate, in the grades and finishes that get used most.

Stainless steel sheet earns its place wherever corrosion, hygiene or the finish would ruin a lesser material.

Catering equipment. Hygienic fabrication. Interior and exterior cladding. Architectural detail. Automotive trim. Whatever you're making, the grade and finish set the tone for how it looks, how it lasts and what it costs.

That's why we hold a wide stock of the grades and finishes that get used most.

Grades held in stock

1.4301/1.4307 (304/304L)

The austenitic workhorse. Excellent corrosion resistance, formability and weldability, non-magnetic and easy to finish. The 'L' variant offers low carbon for improved weldability in thicker sections. The standard choice for food, dairy, catering, general fabrication and architecture.

1.4401/1.4404 (316/316L)

Molybdenum-added austenitic. Better resistance to chlorides and aggressive environments. The 'L' variant offers low carbon for improved weldability in thicker sections. The marine, chemical and pharmaceutical grade.

1.4016 (430)

Ferritic, magnetic, chromium-only. Lower cost, good formability and a good decorative finish. Used for domestic appliance panels, automotive trim and general interior applications.

1.4003

Utility ferritic grade. Cost-effective corrosion resistance where general durability matters more than appearance.

Finishes we hold

2B: the standard cold-rolled finish. Bright and functional, ready to fabricate.
2R (BA): Bright Annealed. A brighter, more reflective finish for architectural and decorative use.
Polished 240 grit: a satin brushed finish, supplied with white PVC coating on one side to protect during handling.
Mirror polished: highly reflective, for premium architectural and decorative applications.
Treadplate: patterned non-slip surface, dual certified to DIN 59220 (T) and ASTM A793 Pattern 1.

Forms and sizes

Sheets in standard sizes 2000x1000, 2500x1250 and 3000x1500mm, in thicknesses from 0.5mm cold rolled up to 3mm and beyond in hot rolled. Circle-polished sheet available on request, with sample swatch from your local Service Centre. Non-standard sizes are available to order.

Our cut-to-size service

Cut to your size
Sheet and coil processing available (guillotine, water-jet, laser, plasma)
Quick lead times
Competitive pricing
No minimum order quantity

Why fabricators use Aalco for stainless steel sheet

Wide grade, size and finish range, ready to ship
Same-day collection and next-day delivery
No minimum order quantity. Order what you need, when you need it
Sourcing capability for specialist finishes and non-standard sizes
Same supplier for plate, bar, tube and STPF requirements
Certification to BS EN 10204 3.1 as standard

For thicker material, see our Stainless Steel Plate page. For tube, pipe and fittings, see our Stainless Steel Pipe, Tube & Fittings page. Full details of all product ranges, alloys and sizes can be found in the Stainless Steel datasheet.