Stainless Steel 304 & 304L Coil Supplier for Industrial and Export Requirements

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ERAMETS STEEL ALLOYS PVT. LTD. supplies Stainless Steel 304 and 304L Coils for industrial fabrication, engineering, process equipment, chemical processing, pharmaceutical equipment, food and dairy plants, automotive components, architectural applications and general manufacturing.

SS 304 and SS 304L are widely used austenitic stainless steel grades offering a practical combination of corrosion resistance, formability, weldability, strength and surface quality.

Our stainless steel coil supply can be arranged according to the required grade, ASTM specification, thickness, width, surface finish, edge condition, coil weight, quantity, inspection requirements and delivery location.

Common requirements include ASTM A240 / ASME SA240 stainless steel 304 and 304L coils, cold rolled coils, hot rolled coils, 2B finish coils, BA finish coils and slit coils.

For a quotation, share your grade, thickness, width, finish, quantity and delivery location with our sales team.

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Table of Contents

Stainless Steel 304 Coil
Stainless Steel 304L Coil
Stainless Steel 304 & 304L Coil Specifications
SS 304 vs SS 304L Coil
Chemical Composition of Stainless Steel 304 & 304L
Stainless Steel 304 Coil Finishes
Cold Rolled Stainless Steel 304 Coil
Hot Rolled Stainless Steel 304 Coil
Stainless Steel 304 Slit Coil
Stainless Steel 304 & 304L Coil Manufacturing and Processing Route
Quality Inspection and Documentation
Applications of Stainless Steel 304 & 304L Coils
Stainless Steel 304 & 304L Coils for Industrial Manufacturing
Stainless Steel 304 Coil Supply Across India
Stainless Steel 304 & 304L Coil Supply in Maharashtra
Stainless Steel Coil Supply in Gujarat
Stainless Steel Coil Supply in Delhi NCR and North India
Stainless Steel Coil Supply Across South India
Export Supply of Stainless Steel 304 & 304L Coils
How to Select the Right SS 304 / 304L Coil
Stainless Steel 304 & 304L Coil Price
Why Choose ERAMETS for Stainless Steel 304 & 304L Coils?
Frequently Asked Questions
Request a Quote for Stainless Steel 304 & 304L Coils
Related Stainless Steel Products

Stainless Steel 304 Coil

Stainless Steel 304, commonly identified as AISI 304, UNS S30400 and EN 1.4301, is one of the most widely used austenitic stainless steel grades.

Its chromium-nickel composition provides good general corrosion resistance, while its austenitic structure gives the material excellent formability and fabrication characteristics.

SS 304 coils are widely selected for:

Food processing equipment
Dairy equipment
Pharmaceutical equipment
Chemical processing equipment
Kitchen and commercial equipment
Architectural fabrication
Automotive components
Industrial enclosures
General engineering
Tanks and fabricated assemblies

Stainless Steel 304 Equivalent Grades

Standard / System	Equivalent
AISI	304
UNS	S30400
EN	1.4301
EN Designation	X5CrNi18-10
JIS	SUS304
ASTM	ASTM A240
ASME	ASME SA240

Stainless Steel 304L Coil

Stainless Steel 304L, identified as UNS S30403 and EN 1.4307, is the low-carbon version of 304 stainless steel.

Its lower carbon content makes 304L particularly suitable for fabricated and welded components where resistance to sensitization during welding is an important consideration.

SS 304L coils are commonly used in:

Welded process equipment
Pharmaceutical fabrication
Food and beverage equipment
Chemical equipment
Storage tanks
Pressure-related fabrication
Piping and fabricated assemblies
Heat exchanger components
General industrial fabrication

Stainless Steel 304L Equivalent Grades

Standard / System	Equivalent
AISI	304L
UNS	S30403
EN	1.4307
EN Designation	X2CrNi18-9
JIS	SUS304L
ASTM	ASTM A240
ASME	ASME SA240

Stainless Steel 304 & 304L Coil Specifications

Parameter	Available Requirement
Product	SS 304 / SS 304L Coil
Grade	304 / 304L
UNS	S30400 / S30403
EN Grade	1.4301 / 1.4307
Standard	ASTM A240 / ASME SA240
Product Form	Coil / Slit Coil
Condition	Hot Rolled / Cold Rolled
Surface	2B / BA / No.1 / No.4 / HL and other specified finishes
Edge	Mill Edge / Slit Edge
Thickness	As per requirement
Width	As per requirement
Coil Weight	As per requirement
Inspection	As specified by purchaser
Documentation	Mill Test Certificate / Inspection Documents as applicable
Packing	Export / Industrial Packing as required

Dimensions and tolerances are supplied according to the applicable material standard and agreed purchase specification.

SS 304 vs SS 304L Coil

Feature	SS 304	SS 304L
UNS	S30400	S30403
EN	1.4301	1.4307
Carbon	Higher than 304L	Lower-carbon version
Corrosion Resistance	Excellent general resistance	Excellent general resistance
Weldability	Very good	Particularly suitable for welded fabrication
Formability	Excellent	Excellent
Typical Use	General industrial applications	Welded and fabricated equipment
Standard	ASTM A240	ASTM A240

The appropriate grade should be selected according to the fabrication method, welding requirements, operating environment and applicable design specification.

Chemical Composition of Stainless Steel 304 & 304L

Typical chemistry requirements are controlled according to the applicable material standard and heat certificate.

Element	SS 304	SS 304L
Carbon, C	≤ 0.07%	≤ 0.030%
Chromium, Cr	17.5–19.5%	17.5–19.5%
Nickel, Ni	8.0–10.5%	8.0–12.0%
Manganese, Mn	≤ 2.00%	≤ 2.00%
Silicon, Si	≤ 0.75%	≤ 0.75%
Phosphorus, P	≤ 0.045%	≤ 0.045%
Sulfur, S	≤ 0.030%	≤ 0.030%
Nitrogen, N	≤ 0.10%	≤ 0.10%

Note: Actual chemical limits depend on the applicable standard, product specification and material certification. The supplied MTC should be referred to for the exact heat chemistry.

Stainless Steel 304 Coil Finishes

Different applications require different surface conditions. ERAMETS can supply SS 304 / 304L coils according to the required finish.

2B Finish

A widely used cold-rolled stainless steel finish with a smooth, reflective appearance. Commonly used for industrial equipment, food processing, kitchen equipment and general fabrication.

BA Finish

Bright Annealed finish offering a brighter and more reflective surface appearance. Used where surface appearance and cleanliness are important.

No.1 Finish

Generally associated with hot-rolled, annealed and pickled stainless steel. Suitable for heavier industrial fabrication where a bright decorative finish is not the primary requirement.

No.4 Finish

A mechanically polished finish commonly used for architectural, food equipment and commercial applications.

Hairline Finish

A directional surface finish used primarily for architectural and decorative applications.

Cold Rolled Stainless Steel 304 Coil

SS 304 Cold Rolled Coil is produced to achieve controlled thickness, dimensional accuracy and surface finish.

Cold rolled 304 coils are commonly used where surface quality, dimensional control and fabrication performance are important.

Typical requirements include:

SS 304 CR Coil
SS 304 2B Coil
SS 304 BA Coil
SS 304L CR Coil
Precision Slit Coil
Narrow Width Coil

Hot Rolled Stainless Steel 304 Coil

Hot Rolled SS 304 Coil is used extensively for industrial fabrication and applications where heavier gauges and structural characteristics are required.

Typical applications include:

Heavy fabrication
Industrial tanks
Chemical equipment
Process equipment
Structural components
Industrial machinery
Fabricated assemblies

Hot rolled material may be supplied with the appropriate annealed and pickled surface condition according to the requirement.

Stainless Steel 304 Slit Coil

For manufacturing operations requiring narrow widths, SS 304 Slit Coil can be supplied by converting wider master coils into specified strip widths.

Slit coils are commonly used in:

Tube manufacturing
Pipe manufacturing
Fabrication
Stamping
Roll forming
Automotive components
Industrial components
Precision engineering

Width, thickness, slit tolerance, coil ID, OD and packaging should be specified during enquiry.

Stainless Steel 304 & 304L Coil Manufacturing and Processing Route

Depending on the mill and product specification, stainless steel coil processing generally involves:

Raw Material → Hot Rolling → Annealing → Pickling → Cold Rolling → Final Annealing → Surface Finishing → Slitting / Cutting → Inspection → Packing

For purchased mill material, ERAMETS supplies coils against the customer’s specified grade, dimensions, finish, documentation and inspection requirements.

Quality Inspection and Documentation

For industrial procurement, material traceability and documentation are important parts of the purchasing process.

Depending on the order requirement, documentation and inspection may include:

Chemical composition
Mechanical properties
Heat number
Coil identification
Thickness inspection
Width inspection
Surface inspection
Dimensional verification
PMI where specified
Mill Test Certificate
EN 10204 3.1 documentation where specified
Third-party inspection where required
Packing and identification records

The inspection and documentation package is agreed according to the purchase order and applicable specification.

Applications of Stainless Steel 304 & 304L Coils

SS 304 and 304L coils are used across a wide range of industrial sectors.

Food & Beverage

Processing equipment, storage equipment, commercial kitchens, food-processing machinery and fabrication.

Dairy Industry

Milk processing equipment, tanks, vessels, fabrication and associated components.

Pharmaceutical Industry

Process equipment, fabricated systems, equipment enclosures and hygienic manufacturing environments.

Chemical Industry

Storage equipment, fabricated components, process equipment and general chemical-service applications.

Automotive Industry

Components, exhaust-related fabrication, trim, brackets, formed parts and industrial manufacturing.

Engineering & Fabrication

Machine components, fabricated structures, enclosures, tanks and general engineering applications.

Architecture & Construction

Cladding, interiors, railings, architectural fabrication and decorative applications.

Stainless Steel 304 & 304L Coils for Industrial Manufacturing

ERAMETS supplies stainless steel coil requirements for manufacturers using stainless steel as a primary fabrication material.

Depending on the requirement, procurement can include:

Master Coils

For customers requiring wider coil material for further processing.

Slit Coils

For tube mills, roll forming, stamping and narrow-width manufacturing.

Cold Rolled Coils

For controlled thickness and improved surface requirements.

Hot Rolled Coils

For heavier industrial applications.

2B / BA Coils

For applications requiring controlled cold-rolled surface conditions.

Stainless Steel 304 Coil Supply Across India

ERAMETS supports industrial procurement requirements across major manufacturing and engineering markets in India.

Our SS 304 and SS 304L coil enquiries can come from industrial customers in Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Thane, Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad, Nashik, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Nagpur, Kolhapur, Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Surat, Rajkot, Jamnagar, Bharuch, Ankleshwar, Vapi, Sanand, Delhi, Gurugram, Manesar, Noida, Greater Noida, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, Jaipur, Bhiwadi, Neemrana, Indore, Pithampur, Bhopal, Bengaluru, Chennai, Sriperumbudur, Hosur, Coimbatore, Hyderabad, Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Kochi, Kolkata, Howrah, Durgapur, Jamshedpur, Bhubaneswar, Raipur, Bhilai, Lucknow, Kanpur, Ludhiana and other industrial centres.

The requirement may be for manufacturing, fabrication, process equipment, automotive production, pharmaceutical plants, food-processing facilities, chemical industries, engineering companies or stainless steel service centres.

Stainless Steel 304 & 304L Coil Supply in Maharashtra

Maharashtra has a broad base of engineering, automotive, pharmaceutical, food-processing and general manufacturing industries.

ERAMETS can support SS 304 / 304L coil enquiries from Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Thane, Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad, Chakan, Talegaon, Nashik, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Nagpur and other Maharashtra industrial locations, subject to specification and delivery requirements.

Stainless Steel Coil Supply in Gujarat

Gujarat is a major market for stainless steel used in engineering, chemical processing, pharmaceuticals, petrochemicals, food processing, fabrication and industrial equipment.

SS 304 and 304L coil enquiries are relevant across Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Surat, Rajkot, Jamnagar, Bharuch, Ankleshwar, Vapi, Dahej, Sanand and other industrial clusters.

Stainless Steel Coil Supply in Delhi NCR and North India

Industrial customers in Delhi, Gurugram, Manesar, Faridabad, Noida, Greater Noida, Ghaziabad, Sonipat, Jaipur, Bhiwadi and Neemrana use stainless steel coils across engineering, automotive, fabrication, machinery, food processing and industrial manufacturing applications.

Stainless Steel Coil Supply Across South India

ERAMETS supports enquiries from important southern manufacturing markets including Chennai, Sriperumbudur, Bengaluru, Hosur, Coimbatore, Hyderabad, Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Kochi, Mysuru and other industrial locations.

Applications include automotive manufacturing, engineering, process equipment, pharmaceutical production, food processing, fabrication and industrial machinery.

Export Supply of Stainless Steel 304 & 304L Coils

ERAMETS also handles international enquiries for stainless steel and special alloy products.

SS 304 / 304L coil requirements may originate from industrial buyers, fabricators, distributors, service centres and engineering companies across:

Middle East

UAE, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Saudi Arabia, Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Qatar, Doha, Oman, Muscat, Kuwait and Bahrain.

Southeast Asia

Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia and other regional manufacturing markets.

Europe

United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, Poland and other European industrial markets.

North America

United States, Canada and Mexico.

Asia-Pacific

Australia, New Zealand and other Asia-Pacific markets.

Africa

Industrial markets across South Africa, Egypt, Kenya, Nigeria and other developing manufacturing regions.

Export enquiries are evaluated according to grade, dimensions, finish, quantity, documentation, packing, shipping terms and destination requirements.

How to Select the Right SS 304 / 304L Coil

Before requesting a quotation, buyers should specify:

Grade – SS 304 or SS 304L
Standard – ASTM A240 / ASME SA240 or customer specification
Thickness
Width
Finish – 2B, BA, No.1, No.4, HL or specified finish
Edge – Mill Edge or Slit Edge
Coil Weight / Coil Size
Quantity
Inspection Requirement
MTC / EN 10204 3.1 Requirement
Packing Requirement
Delivery Location

Providing these details allows the material to be quoted against a defined technical specification rather than a generic grade description.

Stainless Steel 304 & 304L Coil Price

The price of SS 304 and 304L coils depends on several technical and commercial factors.

The quotation may vary according to:

Grade
Thickness
Width
Cold rolled or hot rolled condition
Surface finish
Slit or master coil
Quantity
Coil weight
Mill origin
Inspection requirements
Documentation
Packaging
Freight
Taxes and applicable duties
Delivery destination

For an accurate quotation, send the required grade, thickness, width, finish and quantity to ERAMETS.

Why Choose ERAMETS for Stainless Steel 304 & 304L Coils?

ERAMETS STEEL ALLOYS PVT. LTD. focuses on industrial stainless steel and special alloy requirements with emphasis on specification-based supply.

Customers can discuss:

Stainless steel grades and equivalents
ASTM / ASME specifications
Coil dimensions
Surface finishes
Slit coil requirements
Technical documentation
Inspection requirements
Domestic supply
Export enquiries
Stainless steel and special alloy requirements

The objective is to match the material with the actual engineering and procurement specification, rather than supplying a generic stainless steel grade.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SS 304 Coil?

SS 304 coil is a coiled form of AISI 304 austenitic stainless steel, commonly identified as UNS S30400 and EN 1.4301. It is widely used because of its corrosion resistance, formability and fabrication characteristics.

What is SS 304L Coil?

SS 304L is the low-carbon version of 304 stainless steel and is commonly identified as UNS S30403 and EN 1.4307. It is particularly useful for welded fabrication.

What is the difference between SS 304 and SS 304L?

The primary difference is carbon content. 304L has a lower carbon limit, making it particularly suitable for many welded assemblies where control of sensitization is important.

Is SS 304 available in ASTM A240?

Yes. ASTM A240 is a commonly specified product standard for chromium and chromium-nickel stainless steel plate, sheet and strip, including 304 and 304L grades.

What finishes are available for SS 304 Coil?

Depending on the product and mill specification, common finishes include 2B, BA, No.1, No.4 and Hairline.

Can SS 304 Coil be supplied as Slit Coil?

Yes. Slit coil requirements can be specified according to required width, thickness, edge condition, coil dimensions and quantity.

What documents can be supplied with SS 304 Coil?

Depending on the order, documentation can include Mill Test Certificates, heat traceability, chemical and mechanical test results, EN 10204 3.1 documentation and inspection reports where specified.

What information is required for an SS 304 Coil quotation?

Send the grade, standard, thickness, width, finish, edge, quantity, documentation requirement and delivery location.

Request a Quote for Stainless Steel 304 & 304L Coils

For your SS 304 / 304L coil requirement, send:

Grade: 304 / 304L
Standard: ASTM A240 / ASME SA240 / Customer Specification
Thickness:
Width:
Finish:
Quantity:
Coil Requirement: Master / Slit
Inspection:
Delivery Location: