SS 316 / 316L Eye BoltASTM A193 · DIN 580 · Manufacturer, stockist & exporter, India
AISI 316L · UNS S31603
An SS 316 / 316L eye bolt is a bolt with a loop head for lifting or anchoring, made from SS 316 / 316L to ASTM A193 B8M · A194 8M. Eye bolts provide lifting points on equipment. Load ratings depend on angle of pull.
- ASTM A193
- DIN 580
- 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
- Material
- ASTM A193 B8M · A194 8M
- Dimensions
- DIN 580 · ASME B18.15
- 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 |
|---|---|
| Material standard | ASTM A193 B8M · A194 8M |
| Dimensional standard | DIN 580 · ASME B18.15 |
| 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 Eye Bolt
Eye bolts provide lifting points on equipment. Load ratings depend on angle of pull.
- Forged eye
- Load-rated
- 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
| 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 Eye 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.
Other SS 316 / 316L fasteners
SS 316 / 316L Eye Bolts for export
FOB / CIF · Nhava Sheva (JNPT), MumbaiSS 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?
The material is ASTM A193 B8M · A194 8M; dimensions follow DIN 580 · ASME B18.15. Always state both on your purchase order, with the edition if your project specifies one.
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 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