SS 316 / 316L Slit CoilASTM A240 · ASTM A480 · Manufacturer, stockist & exporter, India
AISI 316L · UNS S31603
An SS 316 / 316L slit coil is coil slit to narrower widths, made from SS 316 / 316L to ASTM A240. Slit coils feed stamping, roll forming and tube mills. State width, tolerance and coil weight.
- ASTM A240
- ASTM A480
- EN 10204 3.1 / 3.2
- Export packing
Reviewed by the Kanak Steel & Engineering Co. technical team · Updated October 2026
What is an SS 316 / 316L Slit Coil?
- What it is
- Coil slit to narrower widths
- Material
- ASTM A240
- Dimensions
- ASTM A480
- Grade
- SS 316 / 316L · UNS S31603
- Best at
- Chloride-bearing process fluids, marine air and pharmaceutical service
SS 316 / 316L Slit Coil Specification
| Product | SS 316 / 316L Slit Coil |
|---|---|
| Material standard | ASTM A240 |
| Dimensional standard | ASTM A480 |
| 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 Slit Coil
Slit coils feed stamping, roll forming and tube mills. State width, tolerance and coil weight.
- Slit to width
- Burr-controlled edges
- Coil weight to order
More on choosing: Slit coil guide.
SS 316 / 316L Slit Coil: Why 316L for slit coils
Slit coils feed stamping, roll forming and tube mills. State width, tolerance and coil weight. In SS 316 / 316L, 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 316 / 316L is picked for chloride-bearing process fluids, marine air and pharmaceutical service. |
|---|---|
| Typical service | Chemical & process — Piping and vessels handling mild acids and chlorides. |
SS 316 / 316L Slit Coil Chemical Composition
| Element | Weight % |
|---|---|
| Chromium | 16.0 – 18.0 |
| Nickel | 10.0 – 14.0 |
| Molybdenum | 2.00 – 3.00 |
| Carbon | 0.030 max |
| Manganese | 2.00 max |
| Silicon | 0.75 max |
| Nitrogen | 0.10 max |
| Phosphorus | 0.045 max |
SS 316 / 316L Slit Coil Mechanical Properties
| Annealed plate & sheet (316L) | Value |
|---|---|
| Tensile strength | 485 MPa · 70 ksi |
| Yield strength 0.2% | 170 MPa · 25 ksi |
| Elongation | 40% |
| Hardness | 217 HB max |
Full chemistry, properties and equivalents are on the SS 316 / 316L grade page.
SS 316 / 316L Slit Coils for export
FOB / CIF · Nhava Sheva (JNPT), MumbaiSS 316 / 316L Slit Coil — questions buyers ask
What width tolerance can slit coil hold?
Typically ±0.1 to ±0.3 mm depending on thickness and width.
Which standard covers SS 316 / 316L slit coils?
The material is ASTM A240; dimensions follow ASTM A480. Always state both on your purchase order, with the edition if your project specifies one.
What decides the price of a SS 316 / 316L slit 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