SS 304L Cold-rolled PlateASTM A240 · ASTM A480 · Manufacturer, stockist & exporter, India
AISI 304L · UNS S30403
An SS 304L cold-rolled plate is thinner plate finished by cold rolling, made from SS 304L to ASTM A240. Cold-rolled plate has tighter thickness tolerance and a smoother surface than hot-rolled.
- 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 304L Cold-rolled Plate?
- What it is
- Thinner plate finished by cold rolling
- Material
- ASTM A240
- Dimensions
- ASTM A480
- Grade
- SS 304L · UNS S30403
- Best at
- Welded tanks, piping and vessels in general corrosive service
SS 304L Cold-rolled Plate Specification
| Product | SS 304L Cold-rolled Plate |
|---|---|
| Material standard | ASTM A240 |
| Dimensional standard | ASTM A480 |
| Thickness | 4.76 mm (3/16") and up |
| Size | Mill plates or cut to drawing |
| Testing | PMI · dimensional · NDT and IGC on request |
| Documents | EN 10204 3.1 · 3.2 with third-party inspection |
When to Choose a Cold-rolled Plate
Cold-rolled plate has tighter thickness tolerance and a smoother surface than hot-rolled.
- Tighter tolerances
- Smoother surface
- Thinner gauges
SS 304L Cold-rolled Plate Chemical Composition
| Element | Weight % |
|---|---|
| Chromium | 17.5 – 19.5 |
| Nickel | 8.0 – 12.0 |
| Carbon | 0.030 max |
| Manganese | 2.00 max |
| Silicon | 0.75 max |
| Nitrogen | 0.10 max |
| Phosphorus | 0.045 max |
| Sulphur | 0.030 max |
SS 304L Cold-rolled Plate Mechanical Properties
| Annealed plate & sheet | Value |
|---|---|
| Tensile strength | 485 MPa · 70 ksi |
| Yield strength 0.2% | 170 MPa · 25 ksi |
| Elongation | 40% |
| Hardness | 201 HB max |
Full chemistry, properties and equivalents are on the SS 304L grade page.
SS 304L Cold-rolled Plates for export
FOB / CIF · Nhava Sheva (JNPT), MumbaiSS 304L Cold-rolled Plate — questions buyers ask
When is cold-rolled plate chosen?
Where surface finish and thickness tolerance matter more than cost.
Which standard covers SS 304L cold-rolled plates?
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 304L cold-rolled plate?
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