Mild steel plates are one of the most fundamental raw materials in construction, fabrication, and industrial manufacturing across the UAE. From base plates under structural columns to the flat steel used in tank and vessel fabrication, MS plates provide the strength, weldability, and workability that fabricators rely on every day. Sydney Metal Trading supplies MS plates across the full range of thicknesses and finishes needed for UAE construction and industrial projects, serving fabricators, contractors, and manufacturers with consistent stock and competitive pricing.
Hot-Rolled and Cold-Rolled MS Plates
Mild steel plates are produced in both hot-rolled and cold-rolled forms. Hot-rolled plates are rolled at high temperature, which gives them a slightly rough surface and a mill scale coating, but keeps the cost low and the thickness range wide, from a few millimetres up to very heavy sections used in structural and pressure vessel work. Cold-rolled plates are further processed at room temperature, giving a smoother surface finish and tighter dimensional tolerances that suit precision fabrication work. Sydney Metal Trading stocks both hot-rolled and cold-rolled MS plates for UAE fabrication and manufacturing clients.
Chequered and Patterned Plates
Chequered plates carry a raised diamond or lozenge pattern rolled into the surface, which gives a slip-resistant walking surface for platforms, stair treads, ramps, and vehicle flooring. The raised pattern also hides surface wear better than a flat plate in high-traffic industrial areas. Sydney Metal Trading supplies chequered MS plates in the thicknesses most commonly used for flooring and platform applications.
Common Applications for MS Plates
MS plates are used across a very wide range of UAE construction and industrial applications.
- Base plates and gusset plates in structural steel connections
- Tank and vessel shells in industrial fabrication
- Machine bases and equipment mounting plates in manufacturing facilities
- Cladding and lining plates in wear-resistant industrial applications
- Ship and marine fabrication, where plate steel forms the hull and deck structure
Each application calls for a different thickness, grade, and sometimes surface treatment, which is why a wide stock range matters to fabricators working across several project types.
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Standard Sizes and Thickness Ranges
MS plates are typically stocked from around 3mm thick up to 100mm or more for heavy structural and pressure applications, in standard sheet sizes that fabricators cut down to the dimensions each job needs. Thinner plates, generally under 6mm, are often supplied as sheet rather than plate, while anything above that thickness is generally referred to as plate in the UAE market. Sydney Metal Trading maintains stock across this full thickness range to support both light fabrication and heavy structural work.
Cutting and Processing Services
Most MS plate orders need to be cut to size before they reach the fabrication shop floor. Sydney Metal Trading offers cutting services, including plasma and flame cutting, to convert standard plate stock into the shapes and sizes each project specifies, reducing handling and cutting work at the client’s own facility.
Grades and Certification
Mild steel plates for UAE construction are typically supplied to EN 10025 grades such as S275 and S355, or to ASTM A36 for projects specified to US standards. Structural and pressure applications generally require mill certificates confirming chemical composition and mechanical properties. Sydney Metal Trading provides mill certificates with MS plate supply where the project specification calls for them.
UAE Project Supply and Stockholding
The scale of construction and industrial activity across the UAE means demand for MS plates rarely lets up, and project schedules are rarely forgiving of late material. Sydney Metal Trading maintains comprehensive stockholding of the most commonly ordered MS plate thicknesses and grades, so routine orders can be fulfilled quickly without waiting on mill production runs. For projects that need a specific grade, thickness, or certification not held in standard stock, Sydney Metal Trading can arrange direct mill sourcing with full quality documentation and material traceability. Larger contractors and fabricators working across multiple sites also benefit from dedicated stock reservations and phased delivery schedules that match the pace of their construction programme, keeping plate supply from becoming a bottleneck on site.
Conclusion
Quality MS plates from Sydney Metal Trading give UAE fabricators, contractors, and manufacturers reliable access to the plate types, thicknesses, and finishes their projects need. Whether you need chequered plate for a walkway or heavy hot-rolled plate for a structural base, Sydney Metal Trading supplies MS plates with the stock depth and cutting services to keep your project moving. Contact Sydney Metal Trading LLC today for all your MS plate requirements.
