SS 321 Foundation BoltUNS S32100 · Project drawing / purchase specification · Manufacturer, trader & exporter, India
AISI 321 · UNS S32100
An SS 321 foundation bolt is a heavy bolt set in concrete for machinery bases. Finished fastener specification not asserted; UNS S32100 material — requirements to the purchase specification or project drawing. Foundation bolts secure heavy machinery and structures. Supplied to drawing with nuts and washers.
- UNS S32100
- 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 321 Foundation Bolt?
- What it is
- A heavy bolt set in concrete for machinery bases
- Finished spec
- Not asserted
- Material / feedstock
- UNS S32100 material; product form to the purchase specification
- Dimensions
- Project drawing / purchase specification
- Grade
- SS 321 · UNS S32100
- Best at
- High-temperature service between 425 and 815 °C
SS 321 Foundation Bolt Specification
| Product | SS 321 Foundation Bolt |
|---|---|
| Finished fastener specification | Not asserted |
| Material / feedstock specification | UNS S32100 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 321 Foundation Bolt: Why 321 for foundation bolts
Foundation bolts secure heavy machinery and structures. Supplied to drawing with nuts and washers. In SS 321, 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 321 is picked for high-temperature service between 425 and 815 °C. |
|---|---|
| Typical service | Aircraft exhaust — Manifolds, bellows and exhaust systems. |
| Bolting | ASTM A193 B8T studs with A194 8T nuts |
SS 321 Foundation Bolt Chemical Composition
Under technical review for TDS.
| Element | Current requirement |
|---|---|
| Chromium | As specified |
| Nickel | As specified |
| Titanium | 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 S32100.
SS 321 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 S32100 — Annealed plate & sheet.
Full chemistry, properties and equivalents are on the SS 321 grade page.
Standards on this page
Other SS 321 fasteners
SS 321 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 321 foundation bolts?
ASTM A194 8T heavy hex nuts.
Which standard covers SS 321 foundation bolts?
Finished fastener specification: Not asserted. Material / feedstock: UNS S32100 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 321 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