Stainless Steel Plates for Dairy, Breweries & Beverage Processing

Applications Across Dairy, Brewing & Beverage Industries

Our stainless steel plates are supplied for a range of use cases:

• Dairy Plants: For milk coolers, bulk tanks, cheese processing tables, cream separators
• Breweries: For mash tuns, brew kettles, and fermentation vessels
• Juice & Beverage Plants: For carbonated drink tanks, syrup mixers, and filtration systems
• Bottling Units: Conveyor lines, filling nozzles, contact frames, and cleanroom enclosures
• Sanitary Fittings: For valves, elbows, and clamps fabricated from SS plates

Mechanical Strength & Long-Term Performance

Grades like SS 304 and SS 316L offer the perfect balance of:

• Tensile strength between 485–620 MPa
• Elongation > 40% for cold workability
• Excellent fatigue and impact resistance
• Smooth, cleanable surface (2B or No. 4 finish)
• Weldability with TIG/MIG methods and minimal distortion

These properties ensure that our stainless steel plates perform reliably in CIP cycles, high-temperature operations, and acidic/alkaline washdowns common in dairy and beverage processing.

Technical Standards & Food-Grade Equivalent Grades

 

We supply stainless steel plates that strictly conform to food-contact standards and hygiene regulations across multiple geographies, including:

• ASTM A240 / ASME SA240 – for SS 304, 304L, 316, 316L plates
• EN 10088-2 – European standard for stainless flat products in sanitary service
• IS 6911 – Indian standard for stainless steel plate requirements
• FDA & EU Directives – Suitable for food-grade and potable water contact
• 3-A Sanitary Standards – For dairy and CIP equipment fabrication

Popular Grades Supplied:

• SS 304 / 304L – General-purpose food-grade stainless
• SS 316 / 316L – Superior chloride resistance (ideal for brewing)
• SS 321 – Stabilized for high-temp processing
• Duplex 2205 – In high-acid or high-chloride environments

Plate Sizes, Finishes & Thicknesses Available

We offer mill-finished and polished stainless steel plates in a wide dimensional range:

Heat Treatment & Corrosion Resistance in CIP Conditions

Our SS plates are supplied in annealed and pickled condition to offer:

• Excellent corrosion resistance against lactic acid, acetic acid, brine, and carbonic compounds
• Stability in Clean-in-Place (CIP) cycles with caustic soda and hot water
• Sustained performance in temperature ranges from -40°C to 200°C
• No pitting or cracking after repeated chemical sterilization

SS 316L and duplex options are particularly suited to breweries and juice lines that use acidic fermenters or flavoring agents.

Fabrication Advice for Dairy & Beverage Equipment Builders

Hindustan Steel Corporation supports hygienic fabrication practices with:

• Laser-cut and plasma-cut plate supply for zero edge burrs
• Pickled & passivated plates for food contact zones
• Welding-friendly grades that reduce sensitization (e.g., SS 316L, 321)
• Brushed or polished finishes for tanks, mixers, and contact surfaces
• Material traceability with heat number and test reports

Whether you’re welding jacketed tanks or building automated bottling lines, our plates are engineered for cleanroom-grade performance.