SS 304 Foundation BoltUNS S30400 · Project drawing / purchase specification · Manufacturer, trader & exporter, India
AISI 304 · UNS S30400
An SS 304 foundation bolt is a heavy bolt set in concrete for machinery bases. Finished fastener specification not asserted; UNS S30400 material — requirements to the purchase specification or project drawing. Foundation bolts secure heavy machinery and structures. Supplied to drawing with nuts and washers.
- UNS S30400
- 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 304 Foundation Bolt?
- What it is
- A heavy bolt set in concrete for machinery bases
- Finished spec
- Not asserted
- Material / feedstock
- UNS S30400 material; product form to the purchase specification
- Dimensions
- Project drawing / purchase specification
- Grade
- SS 304 · UNS S30400
- Best at
- General corrosion resistance, food, water and architectural work
SS 304 Foundation Bolt Specification
| Product | SS 304 Foundation Bolt |
|---|---|
| Finished fastener specification | Not asserted |
| Material / feedstock specification | UNS S30400 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 a Foundation Bolt
Foundation bolts secure heavy machinery and structures. Supplied to drawing with nuts and washers.
- Heavy diameters
- Made to drawing
- With nuts and plates
More on choosing: Foundation bolt guide.
SS 304 Foundation Bolt: Why 304 for foundation bolts
Foundation bolts secure heavy machinery and structures. Supplied to drawing with nuts and washers. In SS 304, 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 304 is picked for general corrosion resistance, food, water and architectural work. |
|---|---|
| Typical service | Food & dairy — Tanks, piping and equipment that must be cleaned daily. |
| Bolting | ASTM A193 B8 studs with A194 8 nuts |
SS 304 Foundation Bolt Chemical Composition
Under technical review for TDS.
| Element | Current requirement |
|---|---|
| Chromium | As specified |
| Nickel | As specified |
| Carbon | As specified |
| Manganese | As specified |
| Silicon | As specified |
| Nitrogen | As specified |
| Phosphorus | As specified |
| Sulphur | 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 S30400.
SS 304 Foundation 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 S30400 — Annealed plate & sheet.
Full chemistry, properties and equivalents are on the SS 304 grade page.
Standards on this page
Other SS 304 fasteners
SS 304 Foundation Bolt — questions buyers ask
Foundation bolt or anchor bolt?
The terms overlap; foundation bolts usually refer to heavy bolts for machinery bases.
What nut is used with SS 304 foundation bolts?
ASTM A194 8 heavy hex nuts.
Which standard covers SS 304 foundation bolts?
Finished fastener specification: Not asserted. Material / feedstock: UNS S30400 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 304 foundation 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