
What is Steel Plate Sheet Strip & Coil
Steel products come in various forms, each suited for specific applications and characterized by distinct properties. Here’s an overview of steel plate, sheet, strip, and coil:
Steel Plate
Steel plate is a flat, thick piece of steel that is significantly thicker than a sheet or strip, often used in applications that require high strength and durability.
Characteristics:
- Thickness: Typically 6 mm (0.24 inches) or more.
- Form: Flat, rectangular pieces.
- Production: Usually hot-rolled but can also be produced by other methods.
- Materials: Various steel grades including carbon steel, alloy steel, and stainless steel.
Applications:
- Construction (beams, columns)
- Shipbuilding (hulls, decks)
- Heavy machinery (bulldozers, cranes)
- Military armor plating
- Industrial equipment (boilers, pressure vessels)
Steel Sheet
Steel sheet is a flat, thin piece of steel that is thinner than a plate but thicker than a strip, widely used for its versatility and ease of fabrication.
Characteristics:
- Thickness: Generally ranges from 0.5 mm to 6 mm.
- Form: Flat, rectangular pieces.
- Production: Can be hot-rolled or cold-rolled.
- Materials: Available in various steel grades including carbon steel, stainless steel, and galvanized steel.
Applications:
- Automotive panels
- Appliances (refrigerators, washing machines)
- Construction (roofing, wall panels)
- Furniture
- HVAC systems (ducts)
Steel Strip
Steel strip is a narrow, flat section of steel produced by cutting a steel coil to specific widths, usually narrower than a sheet.
Characteristics:
- Thickness: Usually similar to or thinner than a sheet, often less than 3 mm.
- Width: Narrower than sheets, with precise and uniform widths.
- Form: Long, narrow, flat segments.
- Production: Cut from both hot-rolled and cold-rolled coils.
Applications:
- Springs
- Saw blades
- Clamps
- Electrical components
- Reinforcing steel bars
Steel Coil
Steel coil is a continuous length of steel wound into a coil after being produced through a rolling process, and can be either hot-rolled or cold-rolled.
Characteristics:
- Thickness: Varies widely depending on the type (hot-rolled or cold-rolled).
- Width: Typically wide, designed for further processing.
- Form: Coiled for ease of transportation and storage.
- Production: Can be hot-rolled or cold-rolled.
Applications:
- Further processing into sheets, strips, and plates
- Manufacturing (automotive panels, appliances)
- Construction materials (metal roofing)
- Pipelines
The Difference Between Steel Coil, Steel Strip And Steel Sheet

The steel sheet is the product after the steel coil is cut, and the steel strip is the product after the steel coil is decoiler. If the width of the coil is more than 60 cm, it is a coil, and if it is less than or equal to this width, it is a strip. In theory, they are a product, but the form of expression is different.(As shown above)
Standards and Materials
Material Grade
Carbon Steel | ASTM A515 | GR.60/65/70 |
ASTM A516 | GR.55/60/65/70 | |
Alloy Steel | ASTM A387 | Grade 11/12/22 |
Stainless Steel | ASTM A240 | 304/316L/316Ti/317L/310S/410 |
S31803/S32750/S32760/904L/S31524/S31050 | ||
UNS N08367/N08926/N08800/N08810 | ||
Nickel Alloy | ASTM B409 | UNS N08800(Incoloy 800)/UNS N08810(Incoloy 800H)/UNS N08811(Incoloy 800HT) |
ASTM B463 | UNS N08020(Alloy 20) | |
ASTM B575 | UNS N10276(Hastelloy C276)/N06022(Hastelloy C22)/N06200(Hastelloy C2000) | |
ASTM B127 | UNS N04400/Monel 400 | |
ASTM B162 | UNS N02200(Nickel 200)/N02201(Nickel 201) | |
ASTM B688 | UNS N08367(AL-6XN) | |
ASTM B424 | UNS N08825(Alloy 825) | |
ASTM B443 | UNS N06625(Inconel 625) | |
ASTM B168 | UNS N06600(Inconel 600) | |
Ti | ASTM B265 | Ti 1/2/5/7 |
Conclusion
- Steel Plate: Thick, flat steel used in heavy-duty applications.
- Steel Sheet: Thin, flat steel used in versatile applications.
- Steel Strip: Narrow, flat steel used in precise, narrower applications.
- Steel Coil: Coiled steel for further processing into sheets, strips, and plates.
Each type of steel product serves distinct purposes across various industries, highlighting the versatility and adaptability of steel as a material.
FAQs
The choice depends on your specific application requirements. Consider factors such as thickness, width, length, strength, and the type of processing needed.
- Hot-rolled steel is processed at high temperatures, making it easier to shape and form, and is usually less precise in dimensions. Cold-rolled steel is processed at room temperature, offering better surface finish, tighter tolerances, and higher strength.
Yes, steel products can often be customized to specific dimensions, grades, and finishes based on the requirements of the application.
Steel products are often produced according to standards such as ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials), EN (European Norm), and JIS (Japanese Industrial Standards), which specify the quality and characteristics of the steel.
Plate Sheet Strip Coil SSM can provide
Type | Plate Sheet Strip Coil | ||
Size | Length | 0~12m or as per your requirements | |
Width | 0~2500mm or as per your requirements | ||
Thickness | 0.3~1200mm or as per your requirements | ||
Process | Hot/Cold Rolled | ||
Surface | No.1 No.2D No.2B BA No.3 No.4 No.6 No.7 | ||
Packing | Steel Frame, waterproof paper, wooden pallet, wooden case or as per the client’s requirements |
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