2B BA Surface Brushed Stainless Steel Sheet 201 304 316 SS Brush Finish Sheet

The three core material grades we provide have obvious differences in chemical composition, performance and application scenarios, which are tailored to different customer needs and budget ranges. We strictly select high-purity stainless steel ingots from well-known manufacturers, and conduct strict chemical composition testing to ensure that each batch of products meets the corresponding grade standards:

201 stainless steel is a nickel-saving austenitic stainless steel, with a chemical composition of 17%-19% chromium, 3.5%-5.5% nickel, and 5%-7.5% manganese, which replaces part of nickel with manganese to reduce production costs, making it a cost-effective choice for general use. It has good surface brightness, basic corrosion resistance, and excellent ductility and formability, which is easy to cut, bend, weld, and punch, and can meet the needs of general processing scenarios.

Core Performance: Low cost, high cost performance, good mechanical strength (tensile strength up to 630MPa, higher than 304 and 316), easy processing, and basic atmospheric oxidation resistance. Limitations: Corrosion resistance is lower than 304 and 316, and it is easy to rust in humid, acidic, or coastal salt-fog environments, so it is not suitable for long-term use in harsh environments.

Applicable Scenarios: Indoor decoration (wall panels, ceiling, door frames, furniture accessories), ordinary hardware products, low-cost industrial equipment shells, indoor non-corrosive environment projects, and large-scale general use scenarios with limited budget. It is the preferred cost-effective material for customers who pursue basic performance and low procurement costs.

304 stainless steel is a classic austenitic stainless steel, with the classic "18-8" formula: 18%-20% chromium and 8%-10.5% nickel, which is the most widely used grade in the stainless steel industry, with balanced performance and cost-effectiveness. It has excellent atmospheric corrosion resistance, rust resistance, oxidation resistance, and good ductility, processability, and hygiene performance, which is non-toxic and harmless, and meets food-grade standards.

Core Performance: Balanced corrosion resistance and cost performance, stable performance in indoor and dry outdoor environments, can withstand mild chemical corrosion, easy to clean and maintain, and has good welding performance. In dry atmosphere, fresh water, and normal temperature weak acid and alkali environments, its corrosion rate is extremely low (annual corrosion amount <0.01mm).

Applicable Scenarios: Building decoration (facade cladding, elevator panels, hotel lobbies, shopping mall decoration), kitchen equipment (cabinet panels, workbenches, food processing tables), food processing industry, medical equipment accessories, general industrial pipelines, and indoor/outdoor decoration projects with moderate corrosion requirements. It is the most versatile grade, covering most B-end wholesale procurement needs, and is the best-selling product in our factory.

316 stainless steel is a high-end marine-grade austenitic stainless steel, which is an upgraded version of 304 stainless steel. On the basis of 304, it adds 2%-3% molybdenum element, which significantly enhances corrosion resistance, especially in environments containing chloride ions, acids, alkalis, and salt fogs. It has better high-temperature resistance and fatigue resistance than 304 and 201, and a longer service life in harsh environments.

Core Performance: Excellent corrosion resistance, salt-fog resistance, acid and alkali resistance. The molybdenum element can strengthen the stability of the passive film, resist chloride ion erosion, and its critical pitting temperature (CPT) is 40-60℃, which is much higher than 304 (20-30℃). In neutral salt spray test, it can pass 1500-2000 hours without red rust, while 304 can only pass 720 hours. It also has good processability and mechanical properties, and can be processed into various shapes.

Applicable Scenarios: Coastal building decoration, marine engineering, chemical industry (corrosive medium equipment), medical equipment (high-standard), food processing (high-corrosion scenarios), outdoor decoration in humid areas, and high-end commercial projects with strict corrosion resistance requirements. Although its price is 30%-50% higher than 304, it can reduce long-term maintenance costs and avoid early failure of equipment due to corrosion.

We adopt advanced surface treatment technology, with professional production lines for each surface finish, ensuring uniform texture, stable performance, and no scratches, no burrs, no uneven luster. The three surface finishes can be freely matched with 201, 304, and 316 materials to meet different decorative and practical needs:

The brushed surface is processed by professional mechanical brushing technology, using 120#-400# abrasive belts to grind the surface, forming fine and uniform hairline linear texture, which is matte, soft in luster, and has a strong metallic texture. We strictly control the brushing pressure and speed to ensure that the hairline is uniform and consistent, without obvious scratches or unevenness.

Core Advantages: Good anti-fingerprint performance, not easy to leave marks, wear-resistant, scratch-resistant, easy to clean (just wipe with a clean cloth); the matte texture can effectively cover minor scratches caused by daily use, making it suitable for large-area decorative applications; the cost is moderate, balancing aesthetics and practicality.

Applicable Scenarios: Indoor decoration (wall panels, background walls, elevator cabins, stair handrails), hotel clubs, shopping malls, furniture decoration, and decorative parts that require a simple and elegant appearance. It is the most popular surface finish in decorative fields, and is often matched with 304 and 316 materials for high-end decoration projects.

2B surface is a cold-rolled matte surface, which is formed by cold rolling, annealing, pickling, and light skin-pass rolling. The surface is smooth, uniform, and delicate, with slight rolling lines, no obvious texture, and moderate luster, which is the most basic and widely used surface finish for stainless steel sheets. It has good flatness and dimensional stability, and is suitable for further processing.

Core Advantages: Low cost, good flatness, uniform thickness, stable performance, and strong versatility; it can be further processed into brushed, polished, or colored surfaces according to customer needs, and is suitable for various industrial processing scenarios; it has good corrosion resistance and can meet the needs of general industrial use.

Applicable Scenarios: Industrial equipment parts, machinery components, hardware processing blanks, kitchen equipment (inner liners), food processing containers, and projects that require secondary surface treatment. It is the most cost-effective surface finish for industrial wholesale, and is often matched with 201 and 304 materials for large-scale industrial procurement.

BA surface is a bright annealed surface, which is processed by cold rolling and bright annealing in a protective atmosphere (without pickling), so the surface has no oxidation film, high gloss, close to the mirror effect, uniform luster, no scratches, no roller marks, and shows a high-end metallic texture. The roughness (Ra) is 0.2-0.4μm, and the glossiness is 60-80°, which is between 2B surface and mirror surface.

Core Advantages: High decorative performance, smooth surface, good corrosion resistance (better than 2B surface), no need for secondary polishing; the bright surface can enhance the high-grade sense of the space, and is suitable for high-end decorative scenarios; it has good processability and can be directly used for decoration without further processing.

Applicable Scenarios: High-end hotel lobbies, luxury shopping malls, elevator panels, high-end furniture, medical equipment, and decorative projects that require a bright and high-grade appearance. It is often matched with 304 and 316 materials to highlight the high-end positioning of the project, and its price is 15%-20% higher than 2B surface.

As a direct factory manufacturer with years of experience in stainless steel production, we have obvious advantages in price, supply, quality, and service, providing comprehensive support for your bulk wholesale procurement, and solving all your worries in the procurement process:

We have our own production base, with 5 advanced production lines (cold rolling lines, surface treatment lines, precision cutting lines), eliminating middlemen, distributors, and other links, directly selling products from the factory to buyers. The wholesale price is 10%-20% lower than the market retail price, and the price reference is as follows (subject to real-time market fluctuations):

• 201 Stainless Steel Sheet: 7.6-8.5 USD/kg (2B surface is the cheapest, BA surface is 15%-20% higher than 2B)
• 304 Stainless Steel Sheet: 14.1-15.5 USD/kg (Brushed surface is 10%-15% higher than 2B, BA surface is 15%-20% higher than 2B)
• 316 Stainless Steel Sheet: 17.8-19.5 USD/kg (Brushed surface is 10%-15% higher than 2B, BA surface is 15%-20% higher than 2B)

For large bulk orders (≥10 tons), we provide 5%-10% discount; for long-term cooperative customers, we provide additional preferential policies and price protection, helping you reduce procurement costs to the greatest extent. At the same time, we provide real-time market price updates to help you grasp the price trend and make reasonable procurement plans.

Our annual output of stainless steel sheets reaches 50,000 tons, with a large inventory of conventional specifications (201/304/316, 2B/BA/brushed, common thickness and size), ensuring that conventional orders can be delivered within 3-7 days. For customized bulk orders (special thickness, size, surface finish), the lead time is 7-15 days, which can meet the urgent needs of your engineering projects. We have established long-term cooperative relationships with logistics companies, supporting sea, land, and air transportation, and providing door-to-door delivery service, ensuring that the products are delivered to your designated location safely and on time.

We implement full-process quality supervision from raw material procurement to finished product delivery, adhering to the principle of "100% qualified products before delivery":

• Raw Material Inspection: Select high-purity stainless steel ingots from well-known manufacturers, test chemical composition and mechanical properties (tensile strength, yield strength, elongation, hardness) to ensure compliance with international standards and grade requirements, and provide raw material inspection reports.
• Production Process Inspection: Monitor rolling temperature, speed, surface treatment parameters (brushing pressure, annealing temperature), and cutting precision in real time by professional technicians, ensuring process stability and product consistency; eliminate unqualified semi-finished products in time.
• Finished Product Inspection: Conduct 100% inspection of finished sheets, including surface quality (no scratches, no burrs, uniform texture), dimensional tolerance (thickness, width, length), corrosion resistance (salt spray test), and mechanical properties; only qualified products can leave the factory. We provide third-party inspection services on request, ensuring that the product quality meets your requirements.

If there is any quality problem (confirmed by third-party inspection) within the warranty period, we provide free replacement or refund, ensuring your rights and interests.

• Customization Service: Support customized thickness (0.3mm-30mm), size (customized width and length), surface finish (customized brushed grain size, anti-fingerprint treatment), and special processing (laser cutting, plasma cutting, bending, welding, punching) according to customer drawings or project requirements. We have a professional technical team to provide customized solution design, ensuring that the customized products meet your actual use needs.
• Sample Service: Provide free samples (1-2 pieces) for quality inspection, and the sample delivery time is 1-3 days. You can test the quality, surface finish, and performance of the product before bulk procurement, eliminating your worries about quality.
• Packaging Service: Adopt export-standard seaworthy packaging to ensure the products are intact during long-distance transportation. Each sheet is wrapped with moisture-proof paper and plastic film to prevent rust, scratches, and contamination; then placed in sturdy wooden pallets or cartons, fixed with foam to avoid collision and deformation during transportation. Custom packaging is available according to customer export and wholesale needs.
• After-Sales Service: Provide professional technical consultation (material selection, processing guidance, installation suggestions); solve problems encountered in product use and processing in a timely manner; provide batch traceability service, and you can query the production batch, raw material information, and inspection report of the product at any time; for long-term cooperative customers, we provide priority supply and personalized service.

Our 201/304/316 stainless steel sheets with 2B/BA/brushed surfaces, with diverse grades and surface finishes, are widely used in various industrial, decorative, and commercial fields, covering almost all B-end procurement scenarios:

• Building Decoration: Facade cladding, interior wall panels, ceiling, elevator panels, stair handrails, door and window frames, advertising decorative boards, hotel lobbies, shopping mall decoration, villa interior and exterior decoration.
• Kitchen & Food Industry: Kitchen equipment (cabinet panels, workbenches, sinks), food processing tables, food-grade containers, food processing pipelines (304/316 grades), which are non-toxic, harmless, and easy to clean, meeting food safety standards.
• Mechanical Manufacturing: Equipment shells, base plates, structural parts, machinery components, precision instruments, industrial pipelines, and hardware processing blanks (2B surface is preferred for secondary processing).
• Chemical & Medical Industry: Corrosion-resistant equipment linings, chemical pipelines, chemical reaction tanks, medical instrument components (316 grade), which have excellent corrosion resistance and can withstand harsh environments such as acids and alkalis.
• Hardware & Daily Use: Hardware products, furniture accessories, household appliances (refrigerator liners, washing machine panels), decorative parts, and outdoor hardware.
• Industrial Engineering: Environmental protection equipment, marine engineering (316 grade), pipeline anti-corrosion lining, high-temperature equipment parts, coastal engineering, and high-humidity environment projects.

We are committed to providing high-quality stainless steel sheets and professional wholesale services for global B-end customers, adhering to the principles of "quality first, customer-oriented, honest operation, and win-win cooperation". We support small trial orders, so you can test the quality before bulk procurement; for large bulk orders, we provide the most competitive price and the fastest delivery; for customized orders, we provide professional technical support and personalized solutions.

If you are looking for a reliable factory manufacturer of 201/304/316 brushed/2B/BA stainless steel sheets with competitive wholesale prices, please contact us. We will provide you with detailed quotations, free samples, and one-stop solution design, helping you reduce procurement costs and improve project quality. We look forward to establishing long-term and stable cooperative relationships with you!