SS 304 Mother CoilASTM A240 · ASTM A480 / mill standard · Manufacturer, stockist & exporter, India
AISI 304 · UNS S30400
An SS 304 mother coil is full-width coil straight from the rolling mill, made from SS 304 to ASTM A240. Mother coils are bought by service centres and tube mills for slitting and processing.
- ASTM A240
- ASTM A480 / mill standard
- EN 10204 3.1 / 3.2
- Export packing
Reviewed by the Kanak Steel & Engineering Co. technical team · Updated October 2026
What is an SS 304 Mother Coil?
- What it is
- Full-width coil straight from the rolling mill
- Material
- ASTM A240
- Dimensions
- ASTM A480 / mill standard
- Grade
- SS 304 · UNS S30400
- Best at
- General corrosion resistance, food, water and architectural work
SS 304 Mother Coil Specification
| Product | SS 304 Mother Coil |
|---|---|
| Material standard | ASTM A240 |
| Dimensional standard | ASTM A480 / mill standard |
| Thickness | 0.1 – 6 mm by route |
| Width | Mill width or slit to order |
| Testing | PMI · dimensional · NDT and IGC on request |
| Documents | EN 10204 3.1 · 3.2 with third-party inspection |
When to Choose a Mother Coil
Mother coils are bought by service centres and tube mills for slitting and processing.
- Full mill width
- Hot or cold rolled
- Heavy coil weights
More on choosing: Mother coil guide.
SS 304 Mother Coil: Why 304 for mother coils
Mother coils are bought by service centres and tube mills for slitting and processing. In SS 304, the choice usually comes down to the medium and temperature — the rows here are the points buyers check for this exact combination.
| Why this grade | Stainless coil feeds stamping, tube-making and roll-forming lines. SS 304 is picked for general corrosion resistance, food, water and architectural work. |
|---|---|
| Typical service | Food & dairy — Tanks, piping and equipment that must be cleaned daily. |
SS 304 Mother Coil Chemical Composition
| Element | Weight % |
|---|---|
| Chromium | 17.5 – 19.5 |
| Nickel | 8.0 – 10.5 |
| Carbon | 0.07 max |
| Manganese | 2.00 max |
| Silicon | 0.75 max |
| Nitrogen | 0.10 max |
| Phosphorus | 0.045 max |
| Sulphur | 0.030 max |
SS 304 Mother Coil Mechanical Properties
| Annealed plate & sheet | Value |
|---|---|
| Tensile strength | 515 MPa · 75 ksi |
| Yield strength 0.2% | 205 MPa · 30 ksi |
| Elongation | 40% |
| Hardness | 201 HB max |
Full chemistry, properties and equivalents are on the SS 304 grade page.
SS 304 Mother Coils for export
FOB / CIF · Nhava Sheva (JNPT), MumbaiSS 304 Mother Coil — questions buyers ask
What width is a mother coil?
Full mill width, typically 1000 – 1600 mm depending on the mill.
Which standard covers SS 304 mother coils?
The material is ASTM A240; dimensions follow ASTM A480 / mill standard. Always state both on your purchase order, with the edition if your project specifies one.
What decides the price of a SS 304 mother coil?
The alloy price, the size and dimensions, quantity, and the testing and documents required. Send your list and we quote the same working day.
What documents do you supply?
EN 10204 3.1 mill certificates as standard, 3.2 with third-party inspection on request, plus dimensional and PMI reports.
Sources: the ASTM / ASME specifications named on this page and producer datasheets · Last updated October 2026