SS 316 / 316L Anchor BoltUNS S31603 · Project drawing / purchase specification · Manufacturer, trader & exporter, India
AISI 316L · UNS S31603
An SS 316 / 316L anchor bolt is a bolt that fixes structures or equipment to concrete. Finished fastener specification not asserted; UNS S31603 material — requirements to the purchase specification or project drawing. Anchor bolts are cast into or drilled into concrete foundations for columns and equipment.
- UNS S31603
- Project drawing / purchase specification
- EN 10204 3.1 / 3.2
- Export packing
Reviewed by the Kanak Steel & Engineering Co. technical team · Updated October 2026
What is an SS 316 / 316L Anchor Bolt?
- What it is
- A bolt that fixes structures or equipment to concrete
- Finished spec
- Not asserted
- Material / feedstock
- UNS S31603 material; product form to the purchase specification
- Dimensions
- Project drawing / purchase specification
- Grade
- SS 316 / 316L · UNS S31603
- Best at
- Chloride-bearing process fluids, marine air and pharmaceutical service
SS 316 / 316L Anchor Bolt Specification
| Product | SS 316 / 316L Anchor Bolt |
|---|---|
| Finished fastener specification | Not asserted |
| Material / feedstock specification | UNS S31603 material; product form to the purchase specification |
| Dimensional standard | Project drawing / purchase specification |
| Manufacturing route | Route dependent on product design and purchase specification |
| Project / purchase specification | Yes — finished fastener requirements are to the purchase specification or project drawing |
| Sizes | M10 – M64 · ½" – 4" (others on request) |
| Threads | UNC · UN-8 · metric coarse |
| Testing | PMI (as specified in the PO) · dimensional · NDT and IGC on request |
| Documents | EN 10204 3.1 or 3.2 on request / as specified in the PO |
When to Choose an Anchor Bolt
Anchor bolts are cast into or drilled into concrete foundations for columns and equipment.
- Cast-in or post-installed
- L, J and headed styles
- Made to drawing
More on choosing: Anchor bolt guide.
SS 316 / 316L Anchor Bolt: Why 316L for anchor bolts
Anchor bolts are cast into or drilled into concrete foundations for columns and equipment. In SS 316 / 316L, the choice usually comes down to the medium and temperature — the rows here are the points buyers check for this exact combination.
| Why this grade | Stainless fasteners resist atmospheric and process corrosion. SS 316 / 316L is picked for chloride-bearing process fluids, marine air and pharmaceutical service. |
|---|---|
| Typical service | Chemical & process — Piping and vessels handling mild acids and chlorides. |
| Bolting | ASTM A193 B8M studs with A194 8M nuts |
SS 316 / 316L Anchor Bolt Chemical Composition
Under technical review for TDS.
| Element | Current requirement |
|---|---|
| Chromium | As specified |
| Nickel | As specified |
| Molybdenum | As specified |
| Carbon | As specified |
| Manganese | As specified |
| Silicon | As specified |
| Nitrogen | As specified |
| Phosphorus | As specified |
Numerical specification requirements are published only after the applicable current standard edition has been verified. Governing specification to be verified: ASTM A240 for UNS S31603.
SS 316 / 316L Anchor Bolt Mechanical Properties
Under technical review for TDS.
| Property | Current requirement |
|---|---|
| Tensile strength | As specified |
| Yield strength 0.2% | As specified |
| Elongation | As specified |
| Hardness | As specified |
Numerical specification requirements are published only after the applicable current standard edition has been verified. Governing specification and condition to be verified: ASTM A240 for UNS S31603 — Annealed plate & sheet (316L).
Full chemistry, properties and equivalents are on the SS 316 / 316L grade page.
Standards on this page
Other SS 316 / 316L fasteners
SS 316 / 316L Anchor Bolt — questions buyers ask
What do I need to quote anchor bolts?
Diameter, length, bend or head style, thread length and quantity, plus the drawing.
What nut is used with SS 316 / 316L anchor bolts?
ASTM A194 8M heavy hex nuts.
Which standard covers SS 316 / 316L anchor bolts?
Finished fastener specification: Not asserted. Material / feedstock: UNS S31603 material; product form to the purchase specification. Dimensions: Project drawing / purchase specification. State the finished specification, material and dimensions on your purchase order or project drawing.
What decides the price of a SS 316 / 316L anchor bolt?
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 or 3.2 certificates available on request / as specified in the PO; dimensional reports as required. PMI can be arranged depending on product and requirements, as specified in the PO.
Sources: the ASTM / ASME specifications named on this page and producer datasheets · Last updated October 2026