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How to Order MS Plates & Steel Plate Components

How to Order MS Plates & Steel Plate Components

To manufacture your order accurately, please provide the following information. All dimensions should be in millimetres (mm) unless otherwise stated.


1. Plate Type

Select the required plate type:

  • □ Square Plate
  • □ Rectangular Plate
  • □ Circular Plate
  • □ Trapezium Plate
  • □ Triangular Plate
  • □ Hexagonal Plate
  • □ Base Stiffener
  • □ Splice Plate
  • □ Gusset Plate
  • □ Custom Plate (Attach Drawing)

2. Plate Dimensions

Specify the overall dimensions.

Examples:

Square Plate

  • Length × Width
  • Example: 200 × 200 mm

Rectangular Plate

  • Length × Width
  • Example: 300 × 150 mm

Circular Plate

  • Outside Diameter (Ø)
  • Example: Ø300 mm

Triangular Plate

  • Base × Height
  • Example: 250 × 220 mm

Trapezium Plate

  • Top Length
  • Bottom Length
  • Height

Example:

  • Top = 200 mm
  • Bottom = 300 mm
  • Height = 180 mm

Hexagonal Plate

  • Flat to Flat
  • Point to Point (if known)

3. Plate Thickness

Specify the required plate thickness.

Examples:

  • 6 mm
  • 8 mm
  • 10 mm
  • 12 mm
  • 16 mm
  • 20 mm
  • 25 mm

4. Hole Diameter

Specify the diameter of each hole.

Examples:

  • Ø12 mm
  • Ø14 mm
  • Ø18 mm
  • Ø22 mm
  • Ø26 mm

5. Number of Holes

Specify the total number of holes required.

Examples:

  • No Holes
  • 2 Holes
  • 4 Holes
  • 5 Holes
  • 6 Holes
  • 8 Holes
  • 10 Holes
  • Custom Quantity

6. Hole Layout / Position

Tell us how the holes should be arranged.

Examples:

  • At corners
  • Equally spaced
  • On Pitch Circle Diameter (PCD)
  • Centre hole
  • Inline
  • Staggered
  • Custom layout (Attach Drawing)

7. Hole Pitch (Centre-to-Centre Distance)

If applicable, specify the distance between hole centres.

Example:

  • 50 mm
  • 75 mm
  • 100 mm

8. Edge Distance

Specify the distance from the edge of the plate to the centre of the nearest hole.

Example:

  • 25 mm
  • 30 mm
  • 40 mm

9. Material

Select the material.

  • Mild Steel (MS)
  • High Tensile Steel
  • Stainless Steel 304
  • Stainless Steel 316
  • Other (Specify)

10. Finish

Select the required finish.

  • Black Steel
  • Hot-Dip Galvanised
  • Electro Galvanised
  • Painted
  • Powder Coated
  • Primer Coated
  • Other (Specify)

11. Quantity

Specify the number of pieces required.

Examples:

  • 5 Pieces
  • 20 Pieces
  • 100 Pieces
  • 500 Pieces

12. Attach a Drawing (Highly Recommended)

For faster production and to avoid errors, please attach any of the following if available:

  • Engineering Drawing (PDF/DWG)
  • CAD Drawing
  • Hand Sketch with Dimensions
  • Existing Sample
  • Photo of Existing Plate

Example Order

Product: Rectangular MS Plate

Size: 300 × 150 mm

Thickness: 10 mm

Hole Diameter: Ø18 mm

Number of Holes: 6

Hole Layout: 3 × 2 Inline Pattern

Hole Pitch: 100 mm × 60 mm

Edge Distance: 30 mm

Material: Mild Steel (MS)

Finish: Hot-Dip Galvanised

Quantity: 50 Pieces


Before You Submit Your Order

Please confirm that you have provided:

✅ Plate type

✅ Plate dimensions (mm)

✅ Plate thickness (mm)

✅ Hole diameter (mm)

✅ Number of holes

✅ Hole layout or pattern

✅ Hole pitch (if applicable)

✅ Edge distances (if applicable)

✅ Material

✅ Finish

✅ Quantity

✅ Drawing, sketch, or sample (recommended)


Need Help?

If you are unsure about the dimensions or hole layout, simply send us a photo, sample, or engineering drawing. Our technical team will help you identify the correct specifications before production begins, ensuring your plate is manufactured accurately the first time.

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