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PRODUCT INFORMATION

Stainless Steel Clad Plate

Stainless steel clad plate is a bimetallic composite material where a stainless steel cladding layer is metallurgically bonded to a carbon steel or low‑alloy steel base metal. It merges the outstanding corrosion resistance, sanitation and surface performance of stainless steel with the high mechanical strength, toughness and cost‑effectiveness of base steel. Compared with solid stainless steel plate, it significantly reduces material cost while satisfying anti‑corrosion and structural load requirements.

Manufacturing Methods

1. Explosive Cladding: Controlled explosive energy creates high‑speed impact to realize firm metallurgical bonding between two metal plates. Suitable for various dissimilar metal combinations, ideal for thick‑specification clad plates.
2. Hot‑roll Cladding: Assembled metal blanks are heated and rolled under high pressure in hot rolling mills to achieve interfacial bonding. Features high production efficiency, uniform thickness, fit for mass production of medium‑thin plates.
3. Explosive‑rolling Composite: Combines explosive cladding and hot rolling. First complete explosive bonding, then carry out hot rolling to obtain finished products with precise dimensional tolerance.

Common Material Combinations

• Cladding layer (stainless steel): 304, 304L, 316L, 321, 2205 duplex stainless steel, etc.
• Base layer (substrate): Q245R, Q355R, Q345B, 16MnR and other carbon & low‑alloy steels.

Cladding thickness normally ranges from 1.5 mm to 8 mm, while the base layer can be produced according to structural strength requirements.

Main Applications

• Petrochemical & chemical industry: Reactors, storage tanks, heat exchangers, separation towers for acid‑alkali corrosive media.
• Pressure vessels: Pressure tanks and boiler components complying with pressure equipment standards.
• Seawater desalination & marine engineering: Seawater pipelines, offshore equipment and salt‑making facilities resisting chloride corrosion.
• Power industry: Flue‑gas desulfurization devices, boiler parts and power‑plant heat‑exchange equipment.
• Food, pharmaceutical and environmental protection: Sanitary mixing tanks, sewage and waste‑gas treatment equipment.
• Other fields: Metallurgical containers, special transportation equipment and anti‑corrosion structural parts.

Key Advantages

• Reliable metallurgical bonding, no delamination during cutting, bending, welding and other processing.
• Balanced corrosion resistance and mechanical properties.
• Cost saving versus full stainless steel plates.
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Application Fields of Stainless Steel Clad Plate

Stainless steel clad plate perfectly combines the corrosion resistance of stainless steel and the high structural strength as well as economic advantages of carbon steel, so it has been widely adopted across multiple industrial sectors.

In the petrochemical and chemical industry, it is used for reactors, storage tanks, heat exchangers and reaction towers. It resists acid, alkali and medium corrosion while bearing high pressure, greatly lowering material expenses compared with solid stainless steel.

For pressure vessel manufacturing, this bimetallic composite material is a preferred raw material for various pressure containers. It meets strict mechanical performance standards for strength and impact resistance together with inner‑side anti‑corrosion demands.

In desalination and seawater‑related marine engineering, stainless steel clad plate serves for seawater pipelines, offshore equipment and salt‑making facilities. It stands against chloride‑induced seawater corrosion.

The power industry applies it in boiler components, flue‑gas desulfurization equipment and power‑plant heat exchange devices to cope with high‑temperature and corrosive flue gas environments.

In food, pharmaceutical and environmental protection industries, it is fabricated into mixing tanks, sewage treatment equipment and waste‑gas treatment vessels. Its smooth sanitary surface avoids medium contamination.

Besides, it is also used in metallurgical equipment, bridge anti‑corrosion structures and special transportation equipment where both mechanical performance and corrosion resistance are required.

Q1: What factors affect the price?
A: What factors affect the price? It is affected by material, specifications, market supply and demand, and raw material prices. Different materials have different prices. Large - diameter and thick - walled pipes have higher costs. Fluctuations in the supply - demand relationship and the prices of raw materials such as nickel and chromium also affect the price.

Q2: How to detect the quality of stainless steel seamless pipes?
A: The quality of stainless steel seamless pipes can be inspected as follows:
Appearance Check:Examine the surface for cracks, scratches and other defects.
Dimension Measurement:Measure the diameter, wall thickness, etc. to ensure they meet the standards.
Nondestructive Testing:Adopt nondestructive testing methods like ultrasonic flaw detection and eddy current flaw detection to check for internal defects.
Chemical Composition Analysis:Analyze the chemical composition to verify if the material meets the requirements.
Mechanical Properties Testing:Conduct mechanical properties testing to check if the material quality is up to standard.

Q3: Do you offer customized products?
A: Yes, we can customize seamless stainless steel tubes according to specific customer requirements, including different sizes, materials, and surface.

Q4: Which standards do your products comply with?
A: Our products comply with national standards (GB), international standards (ISO), and industry standards. Some products can also be customized to meet specific customer requirements.

Q5: Do you offer customized products?
A: Yes, we can customize seamless stainless steel tubes according to specific customer requirements, including different sizes, materials, and surface treatments.

Q6: What is the typical delivery time for your products?
A: The delivery time depends on the order quantity and product specifications. Generally, we can deliver within 2 to 4 weeks. The exact delivery time will be confirmed and notified to the customer after the order is placed.