304 stainless steel strip and slit to width coil, ASTMA-666, is similar to Type 302, but has a maximum carbon content of 0.08%. This material has an excellent combination of corrosion resistance and formability. 304 is also known as 18/8 chrome-nickel, austenitic, stainless strip. It is a versatile alloy that welds well without filler. It’s commonly used in stampings and drawn parts. It’s non-magnetic in the annealed state and become magnetic with work hardening. Gibbs Interwire stocks Type 304 annealed stainless strip in gauges from 0.0053″ and 304 tempered strip in gauges from .0019”.
Typical Applications for 304 stainless steel strip:
- hypodermic needles
- flexible hoses
- clamps
- evaporators
- bellows
- airbag sensors
- tubing
- cooling coils
- hinges
- oil and gas filter screens
