SS 304L Socket Head Cap ScrewASTM A193 · ASME B18.3 · Manufacturer, stockist & exporter, India
AISI 304L · UNS S30403
An SS 304L socket head cap screw is a screw with a cylindrical head and hexagon socket, made from SS 304L to ASTM A193 B8 · A194 8. 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 304L Socket Head Cap Screw?
- What it is
- A screw with a cylindrical head and hexagon socket
- Material
- ASTM A193 B8 · A194 8
- Dimensions
- ASME B18.3 · DIN 912 / ISO 4762
- Grade
- SS 304L · UNS S30403
- Best at
- Welded tanks, piping and vessels in general corrosive service
SS 304L Socket Head Cap Screw Specification
| Product | SS 304L Socket Head Cap Screw |
|---|---|
| Material standard | ASTM A193 B8 · A194 8 |
| Dimensional standard | ASME B18.3 · DIN 912 / ISO 4762 |
| 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 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
SS 304L Socket Head Cap Screw 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 Socket Head Cap Screw 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 912 and ISO 4762 — are they the same?
Yes, ISO 4762 replaced DIN 912 with the same main dimensions.
Which standard covers SS 304L socket head cap screws?
The material is ASTM A193 B8 · A194 8; dimensions follow ASME B18.3 · DIN 912 / ISO 4762. Always state both on your purchase order, with the edition if your project specifies one.
What decides the price of a SS 304L 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 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