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Precision Strip — ASTM A666 / A480
Precision strip — thin strip with close thickness tolerance. Precision strip is used for springs, gaskets, electronics and precision components.
- ASTM A666 / A480
- 7 grades
- EN 10204 3.1 / 3.2
Reviewed by the Kanak Steel & Engineering Co. technical team · Updated October 2026
What is a precision strip?
Short answer
A precision strip is thin strip with close thickness tolerance. Precision strip is used for springs, gaskets, electronics and precision components.
Precision Strip: What to Know Before Ordering
- Thin gauges
- Tight tolerances
- Hardness to order
Precision Strip Materials & Grades
| Grade | Material standard | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| SS 904L precision strip | ASTM A240 | Dilute sulphuric acid, phosphoric acid and chloride-bearing cooling water |
| SS 304 precision strip | ASTM A240 | General corrosion resistance, food, water and architectural work |
| SS 304L precision strip | ASTM A240 | Welded tanks, piping and vessels in general corrosive service |
| SS 310 / 310S precision strip | ASTM A240 | Furnaces, burners and heat treatment at high temperature |
| SS 316 / 316L precision strip | ASTM A240 | Chloride-bearing process fluids, marine air and pharmaceutical service |
| SS 321 precision strip | ASTM A240 | High-temperature service between 425 and 815 °C |
| SS 347 precision strip | ASTM A240 | Welded high-temperature piping in refineries and power plants |
Precision strip — questions buyers ask
What is a precision strip?
A precision strip is thin strip with close thickness tolerance. Precision strip is used for springs, gaskets, electronics and precision components.
What thicknesses are available?
Commonly 0.05 – 1.5 mm, with hardness from annealed to full hard.
Which grades are precision strips available in?
SS 904L, SS 304, SS 304L, SS 310 / 310S, SS 316 / 316L, SS 321, SS 347.
Which standard covers precision strip dimensions?
ASTM A666 / A480. The material standard depends on the grade.
Reviewed by the technical team, Kanak Steel & Engineering Co.
Sources: the ASTM / ASME specifications named on this page and producer datasheets · Last updated October 2026
Sources: the ASTM / ASME specifications named on this page and producer datasheets · Last updated October 2026
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