SS 316 / 316L Eye BoltUNS S31603 · Project drawing / purchase specification · Manufacturer, trader & exporter, India
AISI 316L · UNS S31603
An SS 316 / 316L eye bolt is a bolt with a loop head for lifting or anchoring. Finished fastener specification not asserted; UNS S31603 material — requirements to the purchase specification or project drawing. Eye bolts provide lifting points on equipment. Load ratings depend on angle of pull.
- 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 Eye Bolt?
- What it is
- A bolt with a loop head for lifting or anchoring
- 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 Eye Bolt Specification
| Product | SS 316 / 316L Eye 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 Eye Bolt
Eye bolts provide lifting points on equipment. Load ratings depend on angle of pull.
- Forged or machined to drawing
- Load rating per design and purchase specification
- Metric and inch
More on choosing: Eye bolt guide.
SS 316 / 316L Eye Bolt: Why 316L for eye bolts
Eye bolts provide lifting points on equipment. Load ratings depend on angle of pull. 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 Eye 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 Eye 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 Eye Bolt — questions buyers ask
Can eye bolts be loaded at an angle?
Only shouldered eye bolts, and with a reduced rating; follow the load chart.
What nut is used with SS 316 / 316L eye bolts?
ASTM A194 8M heavy hex nuts.
Which standard covers SS 316 / 316L eye 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 eye 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