304 304L stainless steel strip is 300 series stainless steel that is one of the most widely used metal strips due to its corrosion resistance and nice fabrication.

Both 304 and 304L stainless steel strips can be used for many similar applications and the differences are minor, but they really do exist.

304 304L stainless steel strip has lower carbon contents than 304 stainless steel strip.

304 304L Stainless Steel Strip Applications

304 304L stainless steel strip is widely used in automotive structures, chemical industry, food processing industry, marine environment industry, springs, welded parts and heat exchangers industry.

304 304L stainless steel strip can be also used in heavy industrial applications, especially in high-corrosion environments.

304 304L Stainless Steel Strip Chemical Composition

The chemical components of grade 304 304L stainless steel strip is summarized in the following table:

Grade	Standard	C	Si	Mn	P	S	Cr	Ni	Mo
304 304L	ASTM A240	≤0.03	≤1.00	≤2.00	≤0.045	≤0.030	18.00-20.00	9.00-12.00	–

304L Stainless Steel Mother Coil Mechanical Property

Grade	Standard	Yield Strength Rp0.2 (N/mm²)	Tensile Strength Rm (N/mm²)	Elongation %	Hardness (HV)	Hardness (HRB)
304	ASTM A240	≥ 205	≥ 515	≥ 40	≤ 210	≤ 92
304L	ASTM A240	≥ 205	≥ 520	≥ 40	≤ 200	≤ 90
316L	ASTM A240	≥ 177	≥ 480	≥ 40	≤ 200	≤ 90
317L	ASTM A240	≥ 205	≥ 515	≥ 40	≤ 218	≤ 95
309S	ASTM A240	≥ 205	≥ 515	≥ 40	≤ 218	≤ 95
310S	ASTM A240	≥ 205	≥ 520	≥ 40	≤ 200	≤ 90

304 304L Stainless Steel Strip Production Tolerance

Thickness(mm)	Width＜125mm	125mm≤Width＜250mm	250mm≤Width＜600mm
≥0.03-0.10	±0.06T	±0.10T	±0.10T
≥0.10-0.15	±0.01	±0.015	±0.020
≥0.15-0.20	±0.015	±0.020	±0.025
≥0.20-0.25	±0.015	±0.020	±0.025
≥0.25-0.30	±0.018	±0.025	±0.030
≥0.30-0.40	±0.020	±0.025	±0.030
≥0.40-0.50	±0.025	±0.030	±0.040
≥0.50-0.60	±0.030	±0.030	±0.040
≥0.60-0.80	±0.030	±0.040	±0.040
≥0.80-1.00	±0.030	±0.040	±0.050

304L Stainless Steel Strip Packaging

Our company have professional team who can adopt developed packaging technology to assure no any damages of products during transportation.

Standard export packaging:
Waterproof Paper Winding+PVC Film+Strap Banding+Wooden Pallet or Wooden Case;
Customized packaging as your request (Logo or other contents accepted to be printed on the packaging);
Other special packaging will be designed as customer’s request;
Eye to wall and eye to sky are both available;
By International Express: DHL/UPS/FEDEX/EMS and our own express line;
By air or By sea;
Shipping port: Shanghai, Ningbo or as your request.

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