ASTM A193 Grade B8M Class 1

High Strength 316 Stainless Steel Bolting

ASTM A193 Grade B8M Class 1

ASTM A193 Grade B8M Class 1 is a carbide solution treated 316/316L stainless steel bolting material with maximum tensile strength requirement of 75 ksi or 515 Mpa, yield of 30 ksi or 205 Mpa and hardness of 223 HBW. B8M Class 1 fasteners are used for bolting pipeline flanges and other process equipment intended for high temperature or high-pressure applications.

Boltport is a manufacturer and supplier of A193 Grade B8M Class 1 Bolts and other fasteners such as Stud Bolts (Studs), Hex Bolts, Socket Head Cap Screws, Threaded Rods, Heavy Hex Bolts, Hex Cap Screws, Double End Studs, Eye Bolts, U Bolts, Countersunk Screws, Round bars, etc.,

See below for more information on ASTM A193 Grade B8M chemical composition, Class 1 required heat treatment, and mechanical properties such as tensile strength, yield strength, hardness requirement, product marking, applicable product standards, etc., You can visit class-1-vs-class-2 to check out difference between Class 1 & Class 2 bolting material.

Chemical Composition

Elements Range Allowed Variation, %
Carbon, Max 0.08% + 0.01
Manganese, max 2.00% + 0.04
Phosphorus, max 0.045% + 0.01
Sulfur, max 0.030% + 0.005
Silicon, max 1.00% + 0.05
Chromium 16.00 – 18.00% +/- 0.20
Nickel 10.00 – 14.00% +/- 0.15
Molybdenum 2.00 – 3.00 % +/- 0.10

Heat Treatment

Class Heat Treatment Procedure
Class 1 Carbide Solution Treatment

Mechanical Properties

Mechanical Requirements, Inch Products
Class Diameter Tensile Strength, min, ksi Yield Strength, min, ksi Elongation in 4D min, % Reduction of Area, min, % Hardness, max
1 All Diameters 75 30 30 50 223 HBW 96 HRB
Mechanical Requirements, Metric Products
Class Diameter Tensile Strength, min, ksi Yield Strength, min, ksi Elongation in 4D min, % Reduction of Area, min, % Hardness, max
1 All Diameters 515 205 30 50 223 HBW 96 HRB