SS 304 Foundation BoltASTM A193 · IS 5624 / project drawing · Manufacturer, stockist & exporter, India
AISI 304 · UNS S30400
An SS 304 foundation bolt is a heavy bolt set in concrete for machinery bases, made from SS 304 to ASTM A193 B8 · A194 8. Foundation bolts secure heavy machinery and structures. Supplied to drawing with nuts and washers.
- ASTM A193
- IS 5624 / 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 304 Foundation Bolt?
- What it is
- A heavy bolt set in concrete for machinery bases
- Material
- ASTM A193 B8 · A194 8
- Dimensions
- IS 5624 / project drawing
- 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 |
|---|---|
| Material standard | ASTM A193 B8 · A194 8 |
| Dimensional standard | IS 5624 / 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 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
| Element | Weight % |
|---|---|
| Chromium | 17.5 – 19.5 |
| Nickel | 8.0 – 10.5 |
| Carbon | 0.07 max |
| Manganese | 2.00 max |
| Silicon | 0.75 max |
| Nitrogen | 0.10 max |
| Phosphorus | 0.045 max |
| Sulphur | 0.030 max |
SS 304 Foundation Bolt Mechanical Properties
| Annealed plate & sheet | Value |
|---|---|
| Tensile strength | 515 MPa · 75 ksi |
| Yield strength 0.2% | 205 MPa · 30 ksi |
| Elongation | 40% |
| Hardness | 201 HB max |
Full chemistry, properties and equivalents are on the SS 304 grade page.
Other SS 304 fasteners
SS 304 Foundation Bolts for export
FOB / CIF · Nhava Sheva (JNPT), MumbaiSS 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?
The material is ASTM A193 B8 · A194 8; dimensions follow IS 5624 / project drawing. Always state both on your purchase order, with the edition if your project specifies one.
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 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