Grade 304
Stainless Steel 304 — properties and uses
Sheet · pipe · box · sections — 304 with MTC
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- ✓ Delivery to every governorate
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304 is the world's most used stainless grade: about 18% chromium and 8% nickel, good corrosion resistance in most environments, easy to form and weld.
Where 304 is used
Kitchens and food equipment.
Water tanks and process lines.
Handrails and decor away from the sea.
Available forms
304 sheet
2B, mirror and brushed.
304 pipe
sanitary, schedule, seamless, welded.
304 box sections, angles and bars.
304, 304L, 316, 316L compared (ASTM A240)
Weight %, minimum mechanical properties. Exact values are on each lot's mill certificate.
| Grade | C ≤ | Cr | Ni | Mo | UTS ≥ MPa | YS ≥ MPa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 304 | 0.08 | 18–20 | 8–10.5 | — | 515 | 205 |
| 304L | 0.03 | 18–20 | 8–12 | — | 485 | 170 |
| 316 | 0.08 | 16–18 | 10–14 | 2–3 | 515 | 205 |
| 316L | 0.03 | 16–18 | 10–14 | 2–3 | 485 | 170 |
Available products
FAQ
How do I verify it is 304?+
From the mill certificate (grade, chemistry, heat number), or with a metal analyser test we offer on request.
What is the price of 304 stainless today?+
Price moves with nickel, grade, size and quantity, so every enquiry gets a written quote within one working day. Send size, grade and quantity on WhatsApp.
Do you deliver across Egypt?+
Yes — in-stock orders ship the same day to every governorate, and we export to the Gulf and Africa.
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Manufacturer, not a middleman
From coil to finished section — controlled at every step
A middleman sells you whatever the market has. We set the specification, buy direct from the mills, produce to our own spec, and inspect before we ship.
01Direct from the mills
201, 304 and 316 coil from named mills, with an MTC traceable to the heat number.
02Formed and welded to our spec
Box sections and tube welded on American-built lines to the STLIX VALLEY specification, not the market's.
03Inspected before dispatch
Dimensions checked, grade verified with an XRF analyser, and imported material screened for radiation.
04Stock on the racks, same-day dispatch
Stocked in Cairo; in-stock orders ship the same day to every governorate.
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Seven product families, all stocked in Cairo with Mill Test Certificates — pick a family, or send sales the grade, size and quantity.

Sheets & Plates
2B · BA · No.4 · Mirror · Checkered — ASTM A240, grades 201/304/316/310/430
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Coils
Slit & full-width cold-rolled coils for production lines
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Pipes & Tubes
Schedule & sanitary lines, welded and seamless — ASTM A312 · A270 · A554
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Accessories & Fittings
Elbows, tees, reducers, flanges, unions, sockets, plugs, clamps & valves — every accessory a line needs
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Valves
Ball, gate & butterfly valves for process lines
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Bars
Round · square · hex · flat — ASTM A276, bright & mill finish
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Angles
Equal angles, mill finish — structural & architectural
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