Monel K500 U-boltASTM B865 · MSS SP-58 / manufacturer standard · Manufacturer, stockist & exporter, India
Alloy K-500 · UNS N05500
A Monel K500 u-bolt is a U-shaped bolt for clamping pipes to supports, made from Monel K500 to ASTM B865. U-bolts hold pipes to supports and structures. Sized by pipe NPS with a threaded length on each leg.
- ASTM B865
- MSS SP-58 / manufacturer standard
- EN 10204 3.1 / 3.2
- Export packing
Reviewed by the Kanak Steel & Engineering Co. technical team · Updated October 2026
What is a Monel K500 U-bolt?
- What it is
- A U-shaped bolt for clamping pipes to supports
- Material
- ASTM B865
- Dimensions
- MSS SP-58 / manufacturer standard
- Grade
- Monel K500 · UNS N05500
- Best at
- High-strength pump shafts, bolting and springs in seawater
Monel K500 U-bolt Specification
| Product | Monel K500 U-bolt |
|---|---|
| Material standard | ASTM B865 |
| Dimensional standard | MSS SP-58 / manufacturer standard |
| 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 an U-bolt
U-bolts hold pipes to supports and structures. Sized by pipe NPS with a threaded length on each leg.
- Sized to pipe NPS
- With nuts and plates
- Matching or isolated material
More on choosing: U-bolt guide.
Monel K500 U-bolt: Why K500 for u-bolts
U-bolts hold pipes to supports and structures. Sized by pipe NPS with a threaded length on each leg. In Monel K500, 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 | Nickel-alloy fasteners match nickel-alloy flanges in corrosive or hot service. Monel K500 is picked for high-strength pump shafts, bolting and springs in seawater. |
|---|---|
| Typical service | Marine — Propeller and pump shafts. |
| Bolting | B7 (coated), B8M or nickel-alloy studs such as Monel K500 from ASTM B865, as the project specifies |
| Sour service | Listed in NACE MR0175 / ISO 15156-3 within its limits — state it on the order |
Monel K500 U-bolt Chemical Composition
| Element | Weight % |
|---|---|
| Nickel (+Co) | 63.0 min |
| Copper | 27.0 – 33.0 |
| Aluminium | 2.30 – 3.15 |
| Titanium | 0.35 – 0.85 |
| Iron | 2.0 max |
| Manganese | 1.5 max |
| Carbon | 0.25 max |
| Silicon | 0.5 max |
Monel K500 U-bolt Mechanical Properties
| Age-hardened bar | Value |
|---|---|
| Tensile strength | 965 MPa · 140 ksi |
| Yield strength 0.2% | 690 MPa · 100 ksi |
| Elongation | 20% |
Full chemistry, properties and equivalents are on the Monel K500 grade page.
Standards on this page
Other Monel K500 fasteners
Monel K500 U-bolts for export
FOB / CIF · Nhava Sheva (JNPT), MumbaiMonel K500 U-bolt — questions buyers ask
Should U-bolts match the pipe material?
Use the same alloy, or an isolating sleeve, to avoid galvanic corrosion between pipe and bolt.
What nut is used with Monel K500 u-bolts?
A nut in the same alloy, machined from ASTM B865 bar, unless the project specifies otherwise.
Which standard covers Monel K500 u-bolts?
The material is ASTM B865; dimensions follow MSS SP-58 / manufacturer standard. Always state both on your purchase order, with the edition if your project specifies one.
What decides the price of a Monel K500 u-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.
Can you supply Monel K500 u-bolts to NACE MR0175?
Yes. Monel K500 is listed in NACE MR0175 / ISO 15156-3 within its limits; state NACE compliance on the order and it is confirmed on the certificate.
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