SS 316 / 316L Heavy Hex NutASTM A193 · ASME B18.2.2 · Manufacturer, stockist & exporter, India
AISI 316L · UNS S31603
An SS 316 / 316L heavy hex nut is a thicker and wider hexagon nut for pressure bolting, made from SS 316 / 316L to ASTM A193 B8M · A194 8M. Heavy hex nuts go with stud bolts on flanges. They spread load better and resist thread stripping at high preload. Made to ASME B18.2.2.
- ASTM A193
- ASME B18.2.2
- 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 Heavy Hex Nut?
- What it is
- A thicker and wider hexagon nut for pressure bolting
- Material
- ASTM A193 B8M · A194 8M
- Dimensions
- ASME B18.2.2
- Grade
- SS 316 / 316L · UNS S31603
- Best at
- Chloride-bearing process fluids, marine air and pharmaceutical service
SS 316 / 316L Heavy Hex Nut Specification
| Product | SS 316 / 316L Heavy Hex Nut |
|---|---|
| Material standard | ASTM A193 B8M · A194 8M |
| Dimensional standard | ASME B18.2.2 |
| 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 Heavy Hex Nut
Heavy hex nuts go with stud bolts on flanges. They spread load better and resist thread stripping at high preload. Made to ASME B18.2.2.
- Thicker than standard hex nuts
- ASME B18.2.2
- Paired with A193 studs
More on choosing: Heavy hex nut guide.
SS 316 / 316L Heavy Hex Nut: Why 316L for heavy hex nuts
Heavy hex nuts go with stud bolts on flanges. They spread load better and resist thread stripping at high preload. Made to ASME B18.2.2. 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 Heavy Hex Nut 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 Heavy Hex Nut 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 Heavy Hex Nut — questions buyers ask
Why use heavy hex nuts on flanges?
They provide more thread engagement and bearing area for the high preload flange joints need.
What nut is used with SS 316 / 316L heavy hex nuts?
ASTM A194 8M heavy hex nuts.
Which standard covers SS 316 / 316L heavy hex nuts?
The material is ASTM A193 B8M · A194 8M; dimensions follow ASME B18.2.2. Always state both on your purchase order, with the edition if your project specifies one.
What decides the price of a SS 316 / 316L heavy hex nut?
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