SS 310 / 310S Mother CoilASTM A240 · ASTM A480 / mill standard · Manufacturer, trader & exporter, India
AISI 310S · UNS S31008
An SS 310 / 310S mother coil is full-width coil straight from the rolling mill, made from SS 310 / 310S 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 310 / 310S Mother Coil?
- What it is
- Full-width coil straight from the rolling mill
- Material
- ASTM A240
- Dimensions
- ASTM A480 / mill standard
- Grade
- SS 310 / 310S · UNS S31008
- Best at
- Furnaces, burners and heat treatment at high temperature
SS 310 / 310S Mother Coil Specification
| Product | SS 310 / 310S 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 (as specified in the PO) · dimensional · NDT and IGC on request |
| Documents | EN 10204 3.1 or 3.2 on request / as specified in the PO |
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 310 / 310S Mother Coil: Why 310S for mother coils
Mother coils are bought by service centres and tube mills for slitting and processing. In SS 310 / 310S, 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 310 / 310S is picked for furnaces, burners and heat treatment at high temperature. |
|---|---|
| Typical service | Furnace parts — Muffles, retorts, radiant tubes and conveyor belts. |
SS 310 / 310S Mother Coil Chemical Composition
Under technical review for TDS.
| Element | Current requirement |
|---|---|
| Chromium | As specified |
| Nickel | As specified |
| Carbon | As specified |
| Manganese | As specified |
| Silicon | As specified |
| Phosphorus | As specified |
| Sulphur | As specified |
| Iron | As specified |
Numerical specification requirements are published only after the applicable current standard edition has been verified. Governing specification to be verified: ASTM A240 for UNS S31008.
SS 310 / 310S Mother Coil Mechanical Properties
Under technical review for TDS.
| Property | Current requirement |
|---|---|
| Tensile strength | As specified |
| Yield strength 0.2% | As specified |
| Elongation | As specified |
| Hardness | As specified |
Numerical specification requirements are published only after the applicable current standard edition has been verified. Governing specification and condition to be verified: ASTM A240 for UNS S31008 — Annealed plate & sheet.
Full chemistry, properties and equivalents are on the SS 310 / 310S grade page.
SS 310 / 310S 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 310 / 310S 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 310 / 310S 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 or 3.2 certificates available on request / as specified in the PO; dimensional reports as required. PMI can be arranged depending on product and requirements, as specified in the PO.
Sources: the ASTM / ASME specifications named on this page and producer datasheets · Last updated October 2026