What is Stainless Steel 304/ 304L Scrap?

Stainless Steel 304 / 304L Scrap is an exceptional type of Stainless steel scrap material known for its outstanding machinability. Due to its composition, its formability allows it to easily be formed into various shapes and sizes; making this formability highly sought-after by industries requiring intricate machining processes like drilling, milling, or turning operations with consistent and precision results in reduced production time and costs.

When it comes to corrosion resistance, Stainless Steel 304 / 304L Scrap is unrivaled. Due to its chromium content forming a protective oxide layer on its surface that repels rust and corrosion even under harsh environmental conditions, making this material perfect for marine equipment as well as chemical processing plants where exposure to moisture, chemicals or high temperatures occurs regularly. Ultimately this material ensures long term reliability for applications including marine equipment repair services or chemical processing plants alike.

Stainless Steel 304 / 304L Scrap

When it comes to corrosion resistance, Stainless Steel 304 / 304L Scrap is unrivaled. Due to its chromium content forming a protective oxide layer on its surface that repels rust and corrosion even under harsh environmental conditions, making this material perfect for marine equipment as well as chemical processing plants where exposure to moisture, chemicals or high temperatures occurs regularly. Ultimately this material ensures long term reliability for applications including marine equipment repair services or chemical processing plants alike.

Stainless Steel 304L Scrap is used across industries due to its versatile nature and robust properties, with exhaust systems manufacturing being one application, architectural structures construction, food processing machinery as another, hygiene hygiene durability corrosion resistance being key components. It has found widespread application as an exhaust system component and for structural components in automobile manufacturing as an exhaust system component or structural member, for exhaust system design where strength, corrosion resistance aesthetics is important and corrosion resistant performance must also be assured; in food processing equipment construction as well as pharmaceutical machinery where hygiene durability corrosion resistance are essential qualities.

Specific uses of Stainless Steel 304L Scrap include its use in producing industrial valves, pumps and fittings used in fluid handling systems. Due to its corrosion-resistance capabilities, reliability and longevity for such critical components are increased while maintenance costs and downtime is decreased significantly. Furthermore, heat exchangers, pressure vessels and storage tanks fabricated using this material rely heavily upon its strength, corrosion resistance and weldability, making Stainless Steel 304/304L Scrap an invaluable material choice.

Apple Steels is a renowned dealer and distributor, specializing in providing high-quality Stainless Steel 304 / 304L Scrap in Mumbai, India. Renowned for its exceptional machinability, corrosion resistance, and weldability, this scrap material is essential in various industries for fabricating intricate components and structures. With our commitment to excellence, customers can depend on consistent quality and reliability in their stainless steel scrap needs.

Apple Steels offers competitive pricing for SS304 scrap, providing great value for material recycling. The prices are kept in line with current market trends, ensuring a cost-effective solution for purchasing or selling stainless steel scrap. For the most accurate and up-to-date pricing, it’s best to contact Apple Steels directly, as SS 304 scrap prices can vary depending on global steel demand and supply.

Specification Of Stainless Steel 304 Scrap

Material Stainless Steel
Grade 304, 304L
Type Recyclable
Thickness 2mm-10mm
Condition Waste
Scrap Type Turnings, Shavings, Plate Cuts, Round Cuts, Shaftings, Pipe Cuts
Condition of supply Loose Bales, Compressed Bales, Pillow Bales, Bulk, Capsules, Side slits

Types Of Stainless Steel 304 / 304L Scrap

Turning Scrap

Turning Scrap

Round Cut Scrap

Round Cut Scrap

Shafting Scrap

Shafting Scrap

Pipe Cut Scrap

Pipe Cut Scrap

Shaving Scrap

Shaving Scrap

Plate Cut Scrap

Plate Cut Scrap

Other Types Of Stainless Steel 304L Scrap

  • Stainless Steel 304 Scrap
  • Stainless Steel 304L Industrial Scraps
  • Stainless Steel 304L Internal Scrap
  • SS 304 Solid Scrap
  • 304 Stainless Steel Shaftings
  • SS 304L Plate Cuts Scrap
  • Stainless Steel 304L Round Cuts
  • SS 304 Side slits
  • 304 SS Scrap Compressed Bales
  • SS 304L Prompt Scrap
  • 304 Stainless Steel Obsolete Scraps
  • Stainless Steel 304 Bulk Scrap

Stainless Steel 304 Scrap Prices by Country

Country Grade Price per kg (Local Currency) Price per kg (INR Equivalent) Region
India Stainless Steel 304 Scrap ₹85 - ₹95 ₹85 - ₹95 Mumbai
Stainless Steel 304L Scrap ₹90 - ₹100 ₹90 - ₹100 Delhi
Stainless Steel 316 Scrap ₹105 - ₹115 ₹105 - ₹115 Chennai
Stainless Steel 316L Scrap ₹110 - ₹120 ₹110 - ₹120 Bangalore
USA Stainless Steel 304 Scrap $1.05 - $1.15 ₹88 - ₹96 Texas
Stainless Steel 304L Scrap $1.10 - $1.20 ₹92 - ₹100 California
Stainless Steel 316 Scrap $1.35 - $1.45 ₹113 - ₹122 New York
Stainless Steel 316L Scrap $1.40 - $1.50 ₹118 - ₹126 Florida
UK Stainless Steel 304 Scrap £0.80 - £0.90 ₹82 - ₹92 London
Stainless Steel 304L Scrap £0.85 - £0.95 ₹87 - ₹97 Birmingham
Stainless Steel 316 Scrap £1.05 - £1.15 ₹101 - ₹111 Manchester
Stainless Steel 316L Scrap £1.10 - £1.20 ₹106 - ₹115 Glasgow
UAE Stainless Steel 304 Scrap AED 3.80 - AED 4.20 ₹85 - ₹94 Dubai
Stainless Steel 304L Scrap AED 4.00 - AED 4.50 ₹89 - ₹100 Abu Dhabi
Stainless Steel 316 Scrap AED 5.00 - AED 5.50 ₹111 - ₹122 Sharjah
Stainless Steel 316L Scrap AED 5.20 - AED 5.70 ₹116 - ₹126 Ras Al Khaimah
Australia Stainless Steel 304 Scrap AUD 1.60 - AUD 1.80 ₹84 - ₹94 Sydney
Stainless Steel 304L Scrap AUD 1.70 - AUD 1.90 ₹89 - ₹99 Melbourne
Stainless Steel 316 Scrap AUD 2.10 - AUD 2.30 ₹104 - ₹114 Perth
Stainless Steel 316L Scrap AUD 2.20 - AUD 2.40 ₹109 - ₹119 Brisbane
Germany Stainless Steel 304 Scrap €0.90 - €1.00 ₹78 - ₹87 Berlin
Stainless Steel 304L Scrap €0.95 - €1.05 ₹83 - ₹92 Munich
Stainless Steel 316 Scrap €1.20 - €1.30 ₹104 - ₹113 Hamburg
Stainless Steel 316L Scrap €1.25 - €1.35 ₹108 - ₹117 Frankfurt

304 Stainless Steel Scrap Equivalent Grades

USA France North America Germany Germany Italy Japan Russia Spain Sweden UK European Union
AISI AFNOR UNS DIN 17006 W.N. 17007 UNI JIS GOST UNE SIS BSI EURONORM
304 Z 6 CN 18-09 S30400 X 5 CrNi 18 10 X 5 CrNi 18 12 1.4301 X 5 CrNi 1810 SUS 304 08KH18N10 06KH18N11 X 6 CrNi 19-10 23 32 304S15 304S16 X 6 CrNi 18 10
304L Z 2 CN 18-10 S30403 X 2 CrNi 18 11 1.4306 X 2 CrNi 1911 SUS 304L 03KH18N11 X 2 CrNi 19-10 23 52 304S11 X 3 CrNi 18 10

Chemical Composition of SS 304L Scrap

Grade C N Si P S Cr Mn Ni Fe
304 0.08 max 0.10 max 0.75 max 0.045 max 0.030 max 18.0 - 20.0 2.0 max 8.0 - 10.5 Remainder
304L 0.03 max 0.10 max 0.75 max 0.045 max 0.030 max 18.0 - 20.0 2.0 max 8.0 - 12.0 Remainder

Mechanical Properties of SS 304 Scrap

Grade Tensile Strength (ksi) 0.2% Yield Strength (ksi) Elongation% in 2 inches
304 75 30 40
304L 70 25 40

Stainless Steel 304 / 304L Scrap Industrial Application

Electrical Industry

Automotive Industry

Construction Industry

Defence Industry

Pharmaceutical Industry

Petroleum Industry

Petrochemical Industry

Milk & Dairy Industry

Export & Supply Destination of Stainless Steel 304L Scrap

Belarus, Russia, Romania, Denmark, Malta, Moldova, Portugal, Finland, Poland, Belgium, Luxembourg, Turkey, Slovakia, Serbia, Sweden, France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Azerbaijan, Germany, Czechia/Czech Republic, Norway, Cyprus, Bulgaria, Spain, Estonia, Netherlands, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Croatia, Hungary, Latvia, Italy, Ukraine, Austria, Lithuania, Greece, Monaco.

Armenia, Maldives, Indonesia, Thailand, North Korea, British, Egypt, Israel, Singapore, Taiwan, Bangladesh, Russia, Bhutan, Oman, China, Iran, Afghanistan, Macau, Japan, United Arab Emirates, South Korea, Kyrgyzstan, Myanmar, Malaysia, Azerbaijan, Nepal, Philippines, Bahrain, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, India, Mongolia, Lebanon, Hong Kong, Jordan, Iraq, Turkey.

Senegal, Niger, Libya, Mauritania, Botswana, Nigeria, Zimbabwe, Seychelles, Namibia, Egypt, Madagascar, Tanzania, Tunisia, Eswatini, South Africa, Kenya, Rwanda, Cameroon, Liberia, Gambia, Angola, Burundi, Uganda, Algeria, Zambia, Central African Republic, Burkina Faso, Mozambique, Mauritius, Morocco, Ethiopia.

Mexico, Guatemala, Uruguay, Panama, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Antigua and Barbuda, Paraguay, Honduras, Nicaragua, Chile, Canada, Costa Rica, Trinidad and Tobago, Haiti, Brazil, Belize, Jamaica, Saint Lucia, Argentina, Ecuador, El Salvador, Grenada, Cuba, Bolivia, Peru, Bahamas, United States of America, Barbados, Venezuela, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Dominica, Suriname, Guyana.