SS 316 / 316L WasherUNS S31603 · ASME B18.22.1 · Manufacturer, trader & exporter, India
AISI 316L · UNS S31603
An SS 316 / 316L washer is a flat or spring ring that spreads bolt load. Finished fastener specification not asserted; material and manufacturing route not asserted — alloy (UNS S31603), dimensions and finished requirements are to the purchase specification. Flat washers protect the joint surface and spread load; spring and lock washers resist loosening. Match the washer material to the bolt to avoid galvanic corrosion.
- UNS S31603
- ASME B18.22.1
- 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 Washer?
- What it is
- A flat or spring ring that spreads bolt load
- Finished spec
- Not asserted
- Material / feedstock
- Not asserted — alloy (UNS S31603), dimensions and finished requirements are to the purchase specification
- Dimensions
- ASME B18.22.1 · DIN 125 (legacy DIN)
- Grade
- SS 316 / 316L · UNS S31603
- Best at
- Chloride-bearing process fluids, marine air and pharmaceutical service
SS 316 / 316L Washer Specification
| Product | SS 316 / 316L Washer |
|---|---|
| Finished fastener specification | Not asserted |
| Material / feedstock specification | Not asserted — alloy (UNS S31603), dimensions and finished requirements are to the purchase specification |
| Dimensional standard | ASME B18.22.1 · DIN 125 (legacy DIN) |
| Manufacturing route | Not asserted |
| Project / purchase specification | Yes — finished fastener requirements are to the purchase specification or project drawing |
| Sizes | To suit M10 – M64 · ½" – 4" bolts (others on request) |
| 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 Washer
Flat washers protect the joint surface and spread load; spring and lock washers resist loosening. Match the washer material to the bolt to avoid galvanic corrosion.
- Flat, spring and lock
- ASME B18.21.1 · DIN 125 / 127 (legacy DIN)
- Material to match the bolt
More on choosing: Washer guide.
SS 316 / 316L Washer: Why 316L for washers
Flat washers protect the joint surface and spread load; spring and lock washers resist loosening. Match the washer material to the bolt to avoid galvanic corrosion. 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 Washer 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 Washer 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 Washer — questions buyers ask
Do I need washers on flange bolting?
Many specifications require through-hardened washers under nuts for controlled tightening; follow the project bolting spec.
What nut is used with SS 316 / 316L washers?
ASTM A194 8M heavy hex nuts.
Which standard covers SS 316 / 316L washers?
Finished fastener specification: Not asserted. Material / feedstock: Not asserted — alloy (UNS S31603), dimensions and finished requirements are to the purchase specification. Dimensions: ASME B18.22.1 · DIN 125 (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 washer?
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