Superior Grade Type 302 Stainless Steel Wall Switch Plates, Outlet Covers

Specification grade 302 satin stainless steel light switch wall plates in a full range of sizes and configurations. Corrosion-resistant properties make these plates the best choice for food, winery, hospital, industrial facilities as well as for use in computer systems, schools and other public institutions that require superior grade light switch wall plates.

• Corrosion Resistant, Non-Magnetic: Spec. grade stainless steels resist corrosive elements and are not magnetic.
• Discount 302 Stainless Steel Switchplates: Receive an automatic 15% discount when you buy 6+ Plain Switch Plates or Decorative Switchplates in any size, metal or color from anywhere on our site, including our decorative switchplates and plain switch plates in all metals.

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Configuration - Click Directly Below For Sizes: Click Here to Order All Available Sizes ....Toggle Section.... S - Single Toggle Switchplates $2.95 D - Double Toggle Switch Plates $3.95 T - Triple Toggle Switchplates $7.95 Q - Quadruple Toggle Switch Plates $15.95 N - Five Toggle Switch Plate $18.95 U - Six Toggle Switchplate $21.95 ....Decora Rocker Section.... J - Single GFCI Decora Rocker Switch Plates $2.95 K - Double GFCI Decora Rocker Switchplates $3.95 L - Triple GFCI Decora Rocker Switch Plate Covers $7.95 M - Quadruple GFCI Decora Rocker Switchplates $15.95 NN - Five GFCI Decora Rocker Switchplate Covers $18.95 UU - Six GFCI Decora Rocker Switchplates $21.95 ....Outlets Section.... R - Single Outlet Covers with 2 Plugs $2.95 E - Double Outlet Covers with 4 Plugs $3.50 RT - Triple Outlet Covers with 6 Plugs $11.95 RL - Outlet Covers with 1.4" Hole $3.95 CC - Cable Plates with 3/8" Hole $6.95 CL - Phone Cable Plate with 5/8" Hole $4.95 ....Combo Toggles/Outlets/Decora Section.... F - Single Toggle/Single Outlet Switch Plates $4.50 H - Single Toggle/Single GFCI Decora Rocker $6.95 G - Single GFCI Decora Rocker/Single Outlet $6.95 W - Double Toggle/Single Outlet Cover $10.95 V - Double Toggle/Single GFCI Decora Rocker $11.95 Y - Triple Toggle/Single Outlet Switch Plate $15.95 X - Triple Toggle/Single GFCI Decora Rocker $15.95 ....... Low Voltage Section ..... LVA311 - Spec. Grade Low Voltage $5.95 LVB321 - Two Device Spec. Grade Low Voltage $5.95 LVC331 - Three Device Spec. Grade Low Voltage $5.95 .... Blank, Louver or Combo Blanks Section .... BB - Single Blank Wall Plates $4.95 BD - Double Blank Wall Plates $7.95 BT - Triple Blank Wall Plates $11.95 SB - Single Toggle/Blank Wall Plates $8.50 RB - Single Outlet/Blank Wall Plates $8.50 JB - Single GFCI Decora/Blank Wall Plates $8.50 ....Oversized or Jumbo Section.... SV - Oversized Single Toggle Wall Plates $5.95 DV - Oversized Double Toggle Switch Plates $10.95 TV - Oversized Triple Toggle Wall Plates $18.95 JV - Oversized Single GFCI Decora Rocker Plate $5.95 KV - Oversized Double GFCI Rocker Switchplate $10.95 LV - Oversized Triple GFCI Rocker Switchplate $32.95 RV - Oversized Single Outlet Cover - 2 Plugs $5.95 EV - Oversized Double Outlet Covers -4 Plugs $10.95 FV - Oversized Single Toggle/Single Outlet $10.95 HV - Oversized Single Toggle/Single GFCI Rocker $10.95 GV - Oversized Single GFCI Rocker/Single Outlet $22.95 W V - Oversized Double Toggle/Single Outlet $20.95 V V - Oversized Double Toggle/Single GFCI Rocker $20.95 Zoom

Spec. Grade 302 Stainless Steel Wall Plate Cover Product Details

Spec. grade stainless steel switch plates are the professional choice for government offices, utilities, and other facilities that must meet federal fire and safety requirements.

• Color: Stainless steel color and finish is in between satin nickel and satin chrome finishes. 302 Stainless steel plates are a slightly warmer silvery-gray color than 430 stainless steel wall plates. Good match with brushed nickel finish faucets and fixtures.
• Grain: Single and double gang plates have a vertical grain pattern; larger plates have a horizontal grain. Satin brushed finish helps resist fingerprints.
• Screws: Matching stainless steel screws included. If needed, click on Long Stainless Steel Switchplate Screws for mounting into granite and other thick surfaces.
• Metal Composition: These type 302 stainless steel (US Bureau Standards Symbol #32D) are made up of 18% chrome and 8% nickel. Covers are made of heavy .035 steel and are a standard 4.5" high except for oversize switch plates. Meets all UL standards. All plates inspected for quality.
• Sizes: Available in 200+ shapes and sizes including Decora and decorator shapes. Other sizes may be special ordered. Please contact us about additional discounts for large installations (100+ plates).
• Coordinating Electrical Devices: Polished Chrome, Brushed Aluminum, Satin Stainless Steel switchplate comparison shown at left with gray electrical light switch devices.
• Wall Plate Descriptions: Click on Switchplate Sizes and Descriptions to review all configuration dimensions and light switch plate FAQs.
• Size Charts at Left - Click to View Sizes
• Size Chart A - Toggle, Decora Rocker, Outlet Cover Switch Plates
• Size Chart B - Blanks and Combination Blank Wall Plates
• Size Chart C - Combination, Cable, Phone, Despard, Low Voltage, Push Button Light Switch Wall Plates
• Size Chart D - Large, Oversized, Jumbo Plates

Types of Stainless Steels

There are three main types of stainless steel determined by their microstructure or predominant crystal phase: Austenitic, Ferritic and Martensitic. Austenitic steels have face centered cubic crystals or "austenite" as their main phase and include type 302 and type 304 stainless steel. Ferretic steels have body centered cubic crystals or "ferrite" as their main phase and include type 430. Martensitic steels are low carbon steels with a type 410 composition.

302 Stainless Steel Corrosion Resistance and Hardness

The common name for 302 stainless is Chromium-Nickel steel. Type 302 stainless steel has the same corrosion resistance as 304 stainless steel but with slightly higher strength due to additional carbon. It is commonly used in wire and strip form. When the alloy type and grade are not specified, stainless steel is called corrosion-resistant steel or CRES.

302 Stainless Steel Composition and Properties

Adding a minimum of 12% chromium to the steel makes it resist rust than other types of steel. Chromium in the steel combines with atmospheric oxygen to form a thin, invisible layer of chrome-containing oxide, called the passive film. Stainless steel does not stain, rust or corrode as easily as ordinary steel, in other words it stains less, however it is not stain-proof.

Type 302 stainless steel has a composition of iron, 18% chromium, and 8% nickel and is a slightly higher carbon form of type 304 stainless. Austenitic steels such as type 302 or type 304 can not hardened by heat treatment. Type 304 surgical stainless steel contains iron, 18-20% chromium and 8-10% nickel.

Ferritic steels such as type 430 stainless steel have a composition of 17% chromium. Ferritic steel is less ductile than austenitic steel and cannot be hardened by heat treatment. Martensitic steels are composed of iron, 12% chromium, and 0.12% carbon. They can be tempered and greatly hardened, but this reduces its toughness and makes it brittle. Few steels are fully hardened for this reason.