SS 316 / 316L Hex NutASTM A193 · ASME B18.2.2 · Manufacturer, stockist & exporter, India
AISI 316L · UNS S31603
An SS 316 / 316L hex nut is a standard hexagon nut, made from SS 316 / 316L to ASTM A193 B8M · A194 8M. Standard hex nuts for general bolting, to ASME B18.2.2 or DIN 934 / ISO 4032.
- 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 Hex Nut?
- What it is
- A standard hexagon nut
- Material
- ASTM A193 B8M · A194 8M
- Dimensions
- ASME B18.2.2 · DIN 934
- Grade
- SS 316 / 316L · UNS S31603
- Best at
- Chloride-bearing process fluids, marine air and pharmaceutical service
SS 316 / 316L Hex Nut Specification
| Product | SS 316 / 316L Hex Nut |
|---|---|
| Material standard | ASTM A193 B8M · A194 8M |
| Dimensional standard | ASME B18.2.2 · DIN 934 |
| 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 Nut
Standard hex nuts for general bolting, to ASME B18.2.2 or DIN 934 / ISO 4032.
- ASME B18.2.2 · DIN 934
- Metric and inch
- Matching material to bolt
More on choosing: Hex nut guide.
SS 316 / 316L Hex Nut: Why 316L for hex nuts
Standard hex nuts for general bolting, to ASME B18.2.2 or DIN 934 / ISO 4032. 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 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 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 Hex Nut — questions buyers ask
Can I use a standard hex nut on flange studs?
Flange bolting normally specifies heavy hex nuts; standard hex nuts are for general joints.
What nut is used with SS 316 / 316L hex nuts?
ASTM A194 8M heavy hex nuts.
Which standard covers SS 316 / 316L hex nuts?
The material is ASTM A193 B8M · A194 8M; dimensions follow ASME B18.2.2 · DIN 934. Always state both on your purchase order, with the edition if your project specifies one.
What decides the price of a SS 316 / 316L 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