SS 316 / 316L Machine ScrewUNS S31603 · ASME B18.6.3 · Manufacturer, trader & exporter, India
AISI 316L · UNS S31603
An SS 316 / 316L machine screw is a small-diameter screw for equipment assembly. Finished fastener specification not asserted; UNS S31603 material — requirements to the purchase specification or project drawing. Machine screws assemble instruments, panels and equipment. Pan, countersunk and cheese heads.
- UNS S31603
- ASME B18.6.3
- 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 Machine Screw?
- What it is
- A small-diameter screw for equipment assembly
- Finished spec
- Not asserted
- Material / feedstock
- UNS S31603 material; product form to the purchase specification
- Dimensions
- ASME B18.6.3 · DIN 84 / 963 (legacy DIN)
- Grade
- SS 316 / 316L · UNS S31603
- Best at
- Chloride-bearing process fluids, marine air and pharmaceutical service
SS 316 / 316L Machine Screw Specification
| Product | SS 316 / 316L Machine Screw |
|---|---|
| Finished fastener specification | Not asserted |
| Material / feedstock specification | UNS S31603 material; product form to the purchase specification |
| Dimensional standard | ASME B18.6.3 · DIN 84 / 963 (legacy DIN) |
| 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 Machine Screw
Machine screws assemble instruments, panels and equipment. Pan, countersunk and cheese heads.
- Pan, flat and cheese heads
- Slotted or Phillips
- M2 – M10 typical
More on choosing: Machine screw guide.
SS 316 / 316L Machine Screw: Why 316L for machine screws
Machine screws assemble instruments, panels and equipment. Pan, countersunk and cheese heads. 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 Machine Screw Chemical Composition
Under technical review for TDS.
| Element | Current requirement |
|---|---|
| Chromium | As specified |
| Nickel | As specified |
| Molybdenum | 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 S31603.
SS 316 / 316L Machine Screw 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 S31603 — Annealed plate & sheet (316L).
Full chemistry, properties and equivalents are on the SS 316 / 316L grade page.
Standards on this page
Other SS 316 / 316L fasteners
SS 316 / 316L Machine Screw — questions buyers ask
What sizes are machine screws?
Usually small diameters, M2 to M10 or #2 to 3/8".
What nut is used with SS 316 / 316L machine screws?
ASTM A194 8M heavy hex nuts.
Which standard covers SS 316 / 316L machine screws?
Finished fastener specification: Not asserted. Material / feedstock: UNS S31603 material; product form to the purchase specification. Dimensions: ASME B18.6.3 · DIN 84 / 963 (legacy DIN). State the finished specification, material and dimensions on your purchase order or project drawing.
What decides the price of a SS 316 / 316L machine screw?
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