Cold Rolled Stainless Steel

304 Stainless Steel

304 is the most widely used stainless steel. Its 18% chromium and 8% nickel composition gives excellent corrosion resistance, formability and weldability, which makes it the default choice for food processing, kitchen equipment and a huge range of industrial parts.

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Grade Overview

The 18/8 industry standard

304 is the most widely used stainless steel. Its 18% chromium and 8% nickel composition gives excellent corrosion resistance, formability and weldability, which makes it the default choice for food processing, kitchen equipment and a huge range of industrial parts.

304Grade · S30400
S30400UNS
1.4301EN Number
0.2 – 3.0 mmThickness

Typical Applications

Where this grade is used

The industries below are the most common destinations for this grade. If your application is not listed, send us your requirements and we will help match the material.

Food ProcessingKitchen AppliancesChemical StorageBeverage EquipmentArchitectural TrimGeneral Fabrication

Available Specifications

What we can supply

Cold rolled coil, sheet and strip are supplied with the dimensions and surfaces below. Custom slit widths and cut-to-length tolerances can be confirmed for each order.

Thickness

0.2 – 3.0 mm

Standard cold rolled thickness range. Thinner and heavier gauges can be confirmed per order.

Width

10 – 1524 mm

Full-width mill coil plus custom slit strip widths down to narrow coils.

Surface Finish

2B / BA / Brushed / Mirror

2B and BA are standard; brushed and mirror finishes are available on request.

Processing Services

Processed to your production line

All grades can be processed at our Ningbo center before shipping. Tell us the finished width, length, surface and packaging you need.

01

Slitting

Coil and strip slit to your required width, with tight edge quality and tolerance control.

02

Cut-to-Length

Sheet and plate cut to the exact length you need for direct entry into production.

03

Brushing

Brushed (HL) finish applied across the full surface for consistent texture.

04

Polishing

Mirror and satin polishing available to the finish standard you specify.

05

Leveling

Roller leveling improves flatness for applications that demand a stable surface.

06

Protective Film

Film applied to protect the surface during handling, processing and sea freight.

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