Stainless Steel Clad Plates

Clad plate combines materials in bonded layers to meet a project’s specification. The base metal, cladding material, total and individual layer thicknesses, dimensions and inspection scope should be agreed before quotation.

Published range reference

Supplier materials list stainless steel and carbon steel, stainless steel and stainless steel, and titanium and carbon steel combinations. A brochure range for stainless steel/carbon steel clad plate lists 2.5–12.0 mm total thickness and 1000–1540 mm width. Confirm whether the range applies to the requested combination and layer configuration.

Information to include

• Base metal and cladding grade with applicable standards
• Base and cladding layer thickness, total thickness and tolerances
• Plate length, width, quantity and cutting or edge requirements
• Bonding route and inspection or testing requirements
• Intended application, design code and required documentation

Technical review

Ask the supplier to provide a written layer schedule, permitted tolerances and proposed inspection plan. The project engineer should confirm suitability for the design conditions and applicable code. Do not rely on total thickness alone when comparing clad plate offers.