GRADE GUIDE · 316
316 stainless steel off-cuts
316 is the marine grade of stainless steel: 2–3% molybdenum added to the 18/8 base gives it real resistance to chlorides — salt air, seawater splash, pool chemistry. In the Gulf, anything stainless within reach of the coast is normally specified 316 or its low-carbon twin 316L.
Also listed as: UNS S31600 · EN 1.4401 · X5CrNiMo17-12-2 · SUS 316
Live 316 stock
Illustrative render316L · Plate
Stainless steel · cut_piece
1 × 1219 × 2438 mm · 23.78 kg
Excess Project Material
Dubai · Origin No · 1 pcs · Listed 14 Aug 2026
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Illustrative render316L · Plate
Stainless steel · cut_piece
1.2 × 1220 × 2550 mm · 29.87 kg
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Dubai · Origin No · 8 pcs · Listed 14 Aug 2026
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Illustrative render316L · Plate
Stainless steel · cut_piece
1.5 × 1220 × 3000 mm · 43.92 kg
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Dubai · Origin No · 2 pcs · Listed 14 Aug 2026
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Illustrative render316L · Plate
Stainless steel · cut_piece
1.5 × 1219 × 2695 mm · 39.42 kg
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Dubai · Origin No · 1 pcs · Listed 14 Aug 2026
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Illustrative render316L · Plate
Stainless steel · cut_piece
2 × 1219 × 2438 mm · 47.55 kg
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Dubai · Origin No · 1 pcs · Listed 14 Aug 2026
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Illustrative render316L · Plate
Stainless steel · cut_piece
3 × 1500 × 4500 mm · 162 kg
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Dubai · Origin No · 2 pcs · Listed 14 Aug 2026
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Illustrative render316L · Plate
Stainless steel · cut_piece
3 × 1800 × 4000 mm · 172.8 kg
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Dubai · Origin No · 1 pcs · Listed 14 Aug 2026
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Illustrative render316L · Plate
Stainless steel · cut_piece
3 × 1500 × 3000 mm · 108 kg
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Dubai · Origin No · 2 pcs · Listed 14 Aug 2026
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Illustrative render316L · Plate
Stainless steel · cut_piece
3 × 1219 × 3000 mm · 87.77 kg
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Dubai · Origin No · 1 pcs · Listed 14 Aug 2026
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Illustrative render316L · Plate
Stainless steel · cut_piece
3 × 3000 × 4000 mm · 288 kg
Excess Project Material
Dubai · Origin No · 1 pcs · Listed 14 Aug 2026
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Illustrative render316L · Plate
Stainless steel · cut_piece
3 × 2000 × 6000 mm · 288 kg
Excess Project Material
Dubai · Origin No · 1 pcs · Listed 14 Aug 2026
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Illustrative render316L · Plate
Stainless steel · cut_piece
3 × 1219 × 1460 mm · 42.71 kg
Excess Project Material
Dubai · Origin No · 1 pcs · Listed 14 Aug 2026
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Illustrative render316L · Plate
Stainless steel · cut_piece
4 × 400 × 4000 mm · 51.2 kg
Excess Project Material
Dubai · Origin No · 1 pcs · Listed 14 Aug 2026
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Illustrative render316L · Plate
Stainless steel · cut_piece
4 × 375 × 4000 mm · 48 kg
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Dubai · Origin No · 1 pcs · Listed 14 Aug 2026
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Illustrative render316L · Plate
Stainless steel · cut_piece
4 × 500 × 2000 mm · 32 kg
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Dubai · Origin No · 1 pcs · Listed 14 Aug 2026
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Illustrative render316L · Plate
Stainless steel · cut_piece
4 × 460 × 2000 mm · 29.44 kg
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Dubai · Origin No · 1 pcs · Listed 14 Aug 2026
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Illustrative render316L · Plate
Stainless steel · cut_piece
4 × 1740 × 4000 mm · 222.72 kg
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Dubai · Origin No · 1 pcs · Listed 14 Aug 2026
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Illustrative render316L · Plate
Stainless steel · cut_piece
4 × 1480 × 4000 mm · 189.44 kg
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Dubai · Origin No · 1 pcs · Listed 14 Aug 2026
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Illustrative render316L · Plate
Stainless steel · cut_piece
4 × 2000 × 6000 mm · 384 kg
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Dubai · Origin No · 1 pcs · Listed 14 Aug 2026
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Illustrative render316L · Plate
Stainless steel · cut_piece
4 × 500 × 4000 mm · 64 kg
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Dubai · Origin No · 1 pcs · Listed 14 Aug 2026
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Illustrative render316L · Plate
Stainless steel · cut_piece
4 × 2000 × 2500 mm · 160 kg
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Dubai · Origin No · 1 pcs · Listed 14 Aug 2026
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Illustrative render316L · Plate
Stainless steel · cut_piece
4 × 600 × 1500 mm · 28.8 kg
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Dubai · Origin No · 1 pcs · Listed 14 Aug 2026
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Illustrative render316L · Plate
Stainless steel · cut_piece
4 × 1500 × 1660 mm · 79.68 kg
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Dubai · Origin No · 1 pcs · Listed 14 Aug 2026
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Illustrative render316L · Plate
Stainless steel · cut_piece
0.6 × 1500 × 3000 mm · 21.6 kg
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Dubai · Origin No · 3 pcs · Listed 14 Aug 2026
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The molybdenum addition is what separates a balustrade that stays bright on a Dubai corniche from one that tea-stains in a season. 316 covers marine hardware, coastal architecture, chemical dosing skids, and process pipework where 304 would pit. It forms and welds much like 304, so fabricators switch between the two without retooling.
Off-cuts of 316 are worth hunting because the mill premium over 304 is significant — buying the exact plate or length you need, rather than a full sheet, keeps the molybdenum surcharge proportional to the job. For welded corrosion service, prefer pieces certified 316L or dual-certified 316/316L.
Common questions
Is 316 worth the premium over 304?
Near the coast, in pool areas or around chemicals — yes, without question. Inland and indoors, 304 usually does the same job for less.
Will 316 survive constant seawater immersion?
Splash and spray, yes. Permanently immersed or in warm stagnant seawater it can still crevice-corrode; duplex 2205 or super duplex 2507 are the step up for immersion service.
What does the L in 316L change?
Only the carbon cap — 0.03% instead of 0.08% — which keeps weld zones corrosion-resistant. Welded wet-service work should be 316L; the strength difference is minor.