SS 316 / 316L Anchor BoltASTM A193 · ASTM F1554 / project drawing · Manufacturer, stockist & exporter, India
AISI 316L · UNS S31603
An SS 316 / 316L anchor bolt is a bolt that fixes structures or equipment to concrete, made from SS 316 / 316L to ASTM A193 B8M · A194 8M. Anchor bolts are cast into or drilled into concrete foundations for columns and equipment.
- ASTM A193
- ASTM F1554 / project drawing
- 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
- Material
- ASTM A193 B8M · A194 8M
- Dimensions
- ASTM F1554 / project drawing
- 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 |
|---|---|
| Material standard | ASTM A193 B8M · A194 8M |
| Dimensional standard | ASTM F1554 / project drawing |
| Sizes | M10 – M64 · ½" – 4" (others on request) |
| Threads | UNC · UN-8 · metric coarse |
| Testing | PMI · dimensional · NDT and IGC on request |
| Documents | EN 10204 3.1 · 3.2 with third-party inspection |
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
| Element | Weight % |
|---|---|
| Chromium | 16.0 – 18.0 |
| Nickel | 10.0 – 14.0 |
| Molybdenum | 2.00 – 3.00 |
| Carbon | 0.030 max |
| Manganese | 2.00 max |
| Silicon | 0.75 max |
| Nitrogen | 0.10 max |
| Phosphorus | 0.045 max |
SS 316 / 316L Anchor Bolt Mechanical Properties
| Annealed plate & sheet (316L) | Value |
|---|---|
| Tensile strength | 485 MPa · 70 ksi |
| Yield strength 0.2% | 170 MPa · 25 ksi |
| Elongation | 40% |
| Hardness | 217 HB max |
Full chemistry, properties and equivalents are on the SS 316 / 316L grade page.
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FOB / CIF · Nhava Sheva (JNPT), MumbaiSS 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?
The material is ASTM A193 B8M · A194 8M; dimensions follow ASTM F1554 / project drawing. Always state both on your purchase order, with the edition if your project specifies one.
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 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