SS 304 PlugASTM A182 · ASME B16.11 · Manufacturer, stockist & exporter, India
AISI 304 · UNS S30400
An SS 304 plug is a threaded fitting that closes a female connection, made from SS 304 to ASTM A182 F304. Hex-head, square-head and round-head plugs close threaded outlets, drains and vents. Made to ASME B16.11.
- ASTM A182
- ASME B16.11
- EN 10204 3.1 / 3.2
- Export packing
Reviewed by the Kanak Steel & Engineering Co. technical team · Updated October 2026
What is an SS 304 Plug?
- What it is
- A threaded fitting that closes a female connection
- Material
- ASTM A182 F304
- Dimensions
- ASME B16.11
- Grade
- SS 304 · UNS S30400
- Best at
- General corrosion resistance, food, water and architectural work
SS 304 Plug Specification
| Product | SS 304 Plug |
|---|---|
| Material standard | ASTM A182 F304 |
| Dimensional standard | ASME B16.11 |
| Sizes | ⅛" – 4" (ASME B16.11) |
| Wall / class | Class 2000 / 3000 / 6000 / 9000 |
| Ends | Socket weld · NPT threaded |
| Testing | PMI · dimensional · NDT and IGC on request |
| Documents | EN 10204 3.1 · 3.2 with third-party inspection |
When to Choose a Plug
Hex-head, square-head and round-head plugs close threaded outlets, drains and vents. Made to ASME B16.11.
- Hex, square and round head
- NPT threads
- Forged from bar
SS 304 Plug Chemical Composition
| Element | Weight % |
|---|---|
| Chromium | 17.5 – 19.5 |
| Nickel | 8.0 – 10.5 |
| Carbon | 0.07 max |
| Manganese | 2.00 max |
| Silicon | 0.75 max |
| Nitrogen | 0.10 max |
| Phosphorus | 0.045 max |
| Sulphur | 0.030 max |
SS 304 Plug Mechanical Properties
| Annealed plate & sheet | Value |
|---|---|
| Tensile strength | 515 MPa · 75 ksi |
| Yield strength 0.2% | 205 MPa · 30 ksi |
| Elongation | 40% |
| Hardness | 201 HB max |
Full chemistry, properties and equivalents are on the SS 304 grade page.
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SS 304 Plug — questions buyers ask
Which plug head type should I use?
Hex-head plugs are easiest to tighten with a spanner; square-head suits older equipment; round-head is used where the plug should not be removed.
Which standard covers SS 304 plugs?
The material is ASTM A182 F304; dimensions follow ASME B16.11. Always state both on your purchase order, with the edition if your project specifies one.
What decides the price of a SS 304 plug?
The alloy price, the size and schedule or class, 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