SS 304L Stud BoltASTM A193 · ASME B18.31.2 · Manufacturer, trader & exporter, India
AISI 304L · UNS S30403
An SS 304L stud bolt is a fully threaded rod supplied with two heavy hex nuts. ASTM A193 B8 where specified; confirm grade and class in the purchase specification. Stud bolts are the standard bolting for pipe flanges. Length is measured end-to-end excluding points, per ASME B16.5 bolting tables.
- ASTM A193
- ASME B18.31.2
- EN 10204 3.1 / 3.2
- Export packing
Reviewed by the Kanak Steel & Engineering Co. technical team · Updated October 2026
What is an SS 304L Stud Bolt?
- What it is
- A fully threaded rod supplied with two heavy hex nuts
- Finished spec
- ASTM A193 B8 where specified
- Material / feedstock
- Within the finished specification (A193 B8)
- Dimensions
- ASME B18.31.2 · B16.5 bolting tables
- Grade
- SS 304L · UNS S30403
- Best at
- Welded tanks, piping and vessels in general corrosive service
SS 304L Stud Bolt Specification
| Product | SS 304L Stud Bolt |
|---|---|
| Finished fastener specification | ASTM A193 B8 where specified |
| Material / feedstock specification | Within the finished specification (A193 B8) |
| Dimensional standard | ASME B18.31.2 · B16.5 bolting tables |
| 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 Stud Bolt
Stud bolts are the standard bolting for pipe flanges. Length is measured end-to-end excluding points, per ASME B16.5 bolting tables.
- Fully threaded, with two heavy hex nuts
- Length per ASME B16.5 flange class
- UNC up to 1", UN-8 above
More on choosing: Stud bolt guide.
SS 304L Stud Bolt: Why 304L for stud bolts
Stud bolts are the standard bolting for pipe flanges. Length is measured end-to-end excluding points, per ASME B16.5 bolting tables. 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 Stud Bolt 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 S30403.
SS 304L Stud Bolt 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 S30403 — Annealed plate & sheet.
Full chemistry, properties and equivalents are on the SS 304L grade page.
Other SS 304L fasteners
SS 304L Stud Bolt — questions buyers ask
How is stud bolt length measured?
From first thread to first thread, excluding chamfered points, as tabulated in ASME B16.5.
What nut is used with SS 304L stud bolts?
ASTM A194 8 heavy hex nuts.
Which standard covers SS 304L stud bolts?
Finished fastener specification: ASTM A193 B8 where specified. Material / feedstock: Within the finished specification (A193 B8). Dimensions: ASME B18.31.2 · B16.5 bolting tables. State the finished specification, material and dimensions on your purchase order or project drawing.
What decides the price of a SS 304L stud 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 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