SS 304L Hex BoltASTM A193 · ASME B18.2.1 · Manufacturer, stockist & exporter, India
AISI 304L · UNS S30403
An SS 304L hex bolt is a bolt with a hexagonal head, made from SS 304L to ASTM A193 B8 · A194 8. Hex bolts join flanges, structures and equipment where one side is accessible for the head. Dimensions to ASME B18.2.1 or DIN 931 / 933.
- ASTM A193
- ASME B18.2.1
- EN 10204 3.1 / 3.2
- Export packing
Reviewed by the Kanak Steel & Engineering Co. technical team · Updated October 2026
What is an SS 304L Hex Bolt?
- What it is
- A bolt with a hexagonal head
- Material
- ASTM A193 B8 · A194 8
- Dimensions
- ASME B18.2.1 · DIN 931 / 933
- Grade
- SS 304L · UNS S30403
- Best at
- Welded tanks, piping and vessels in general corrosive service
SS 304L Hex Bolt Specification
| Product | SS 304L Hex Bolt |
|---|---|
| Material standard | ASTM A193 B8 · A194 8 |
| Dimensional standard | ASME B18.2.1 · DIN 931 / 933 |
| 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 Hex Bolt
Hex bolts join flanges, structures and equipment where one side is accessible for the head. Dimensions to ASME B18.2.1 or DIN 931 / 933.
- Partially or fully threaded
- ASME B18.2.1 / DIN 931 / DIN 933
- Supplied with nuts and washers
More on choosing: Hex bolt guide.
SS 304L Hex Bolt: Why 304L for hex bolts
Hex bolts join flanges, structures and equipment where one side is accessible for the head. Dimensions to ASME B18.2.1 or DIN 931 / 933. In SS 304L, 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 304L is picked for welded tanks, piping and vessels in general corrosive service. |
|---|---|
| Typical service | Process piping — Welded lines in chemical and pharma plants. |
| Bolting | ASTM A193 B8 studs with A194 8 nuts |
SS 304L Hex Bolt Chemical Composition
| Element | Weight % |
|---|---|
| Chromium | 17.5 – 19.5 |
| Nickel | 8.0 – 12.0 |
| Carbon | 0.030 max |
| Manganese | 2.00 max |
| Silicon | 0.75 max |
| Nitrogen | 0.10 max |
| Phosphorus | 0.045 max |
| Sulphur | 0.030 max |
SS 304L Hex Bolt Mechanical Properties
| Annealed plate & sheet | Value |
|---|---|
| Tensile strength | 485 MPa · 70 ksi |
| Yield strength 0.2% | 170 MPa · 25 ksi |
| Elongation | 40% |
| Hardness | 201 HB max |
Full chemistry, properties and equivalents are on the SS 304L grade page.
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DIN 931 or DIN 933?
DIN 931 bolts are partly threaded; DIN 933 are fully threaded.
What nut is used with SS 304L hex bolts?
ASTM A194 8 heavy hex nuts.
Which standard covers SS 304L hex bolts?
The material is ASTM A193 B8 · A194 8; dimensions follow ASME B18.2.1 · DIN 931 / 933. Always state both on your purchase order, with the edition if your project specifies one.
What decides the price of a SS 304L hex 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