SS 316 / 316L Foundation BoltASTM A193 · IS 5624 / project drawing · Manufacturer, stockist & exporter, India
AISI 316L · UNS S31603
An SS 316 / 316L foundation bolt is a heavy bolt set in concrete for machinery bases, made from SS 316 / 316L to ASTM A193 B8M · A194 8M. 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 316 / 316L Foundation Bolt?
- What it is
- A heavy bolt set in concrete for machinery bases
- Material
- ASTM A193 B8M · A194 8M
- Dimensions
- IS 5624 / project drawing
- Grade
- SS 316 / 316L · UNS S31603
- Best at
- Chloride-bearing process fluids, marine air and pharmaceutical service
SS 316 / 316L Foundation Bolt Specification
| Product | SS 316 / 316L Foundation Bolt |
|---|---|
| Material standard | ASTM A193 B8M · A194 8M |
| 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 316 / 316L Foundation Bolt: Why 316L for foundation bolts
Foundation bolts secure heavy machinery and structures. Supplied to drawing with nuts and washers. 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 Foundation 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 Foundation 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 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 316 / 316L foundation bolts?
ASTM A194 8M heavy hex nuts.
Which standard covers SS 316 / 316L foundation bolts?
The material is ASTM A193 B8M · A194 8M; 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 316 / 316L 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