SS 304 Socket Head Cap ScrewASTM A193 · ASME B18.3 · Manufacturer, trader & exporter, India
AISI 304 · UNS S30400
An SS 304 socket head cap screw is a screw with a cylindrical head and hexagon socket. ASTM A193 B8 where specified; confirm grade and class in the purchase specification. Allen-type cap screws are used where the head must sit flush or space is tight.
- ASTM A193
- ASME B18.3
- EN 10204 3.1 / 3.2
- Export packing
Reviewed by the Kanak Steel & Engineering Co. technical team · Updated October 2026
What is an SS 304 Socket Head Cap Screw?
- What it is
- A screw with a cylindrical head and hexagon socket
- Finished spec
- ASTM A193 B8 where specified
- Material / feedstock
- Within the finished specification (A193 B8)
- Dimensions
- ASME B18.3 · ISO 4762 · DIN 912 (legacy DIN)
- Grade
- SS 304 · UNS S30400
- Best at
- General corrosion resistance, food, water and architectural work
SS 304 Socket Head Cap Screw Specification
| Product | SS 304 Socket Head Cap Screw |
|---|---|
| Finished fastener specification | ASTM A193 B8 where specified |
| Material / feedstock specification | Within the finished specification (A193 B8) |
| Dimensional standard | ASME B18.3 · ISO 4762 · DIN 912 (legacy DIN) |
| Manufacturing route | To the finished specification 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 Socket Head Cap Screw
Allen-type cap screws are used where the head must sit flush or space is tight.
- Hex socket drive
- ASME B18.3 · DIN 912
- Metric and inch
More on choosing: Socket head cap screw guide.
SS 304 Socket Head Cap Screw: Why 304 for socket head cap screws
Allen-type cap screws are used where the head must sit flush or space is tight. In SS 304, 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 304 is picked for general corrosion resistance, food, water and architectural work. |
|---|---|
| Typical service | Food & dairy — Tanks, piping and equipment that must be cleaned daily. |
| Bolting | ASTM A193 B8 studs with A194 8 nuts |
SS 304 Socket Head Cap Screw Chemical Composition
Under technical review for TDS.
| Element | Current requirement |
|---|---|
| Chromium | As specified |
| Nickel | As specified |
| Carbon | As specified |
| Manganese | As specified |
| Silicon | As specified |
| Nitrogen | As specified |
| Phosphorus | As specified |
| Sulphur | 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 S30400.
SS 304 Socket Head Cap 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 S30400 — Annealed plate & sheet.
Full chemistry, properties and equivalents are on the SS 304 grade page.
Other SS 304 fasteners
SS 304 Socket Head Cap Screw — questions buyers ask
DIN 912 and ISO 4762 — are they the same?
Yes, ISO 4762 replaced DIN 912 with the same main dimensions.
What nut is used with SS 304 socket head cap screws?
ASTM A194 8 heavy hex nuts.
Which standard covers SS 304 socket head cap screws?
Finished fastener specification: ASTM A193 B8 where specified. Material / feedstock: Within the finished specification (A193 B8). Dimensions: ASME B18.3 · ISO 4762 · DIN 912 (legacy DIN). State the finished specification, material and dimensions on your purchase order or project drawing.
What decides the price of a SS 304 socket head cap 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