ASTM A193 Grade B8 Class 1

High Strength 304 Stainless Steel Bolting

ASTM A193 Grade B8 Class 1

ASTM A193 Grade B8 class 1 is a carbide solution treated 304/304L stainless steel bolting material specification with maximum tensile strength requirement of 75 ksi or 515 MPa, yield 30 ksi or 205 MPa, and maximum hardness of 223 HBW. B8 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 B8 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.,

Find information on ASTM A193 Grade B8 chemical composition, mechanical properties such as tensile strength; yield strength, hardness, marking requirements and reference product standards.

See below for more information on ASTM A193 Grade B8 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% + 0.010
Sulfur, max 0.030% + 0.005
Silicon, max 1.00% + 0.05
Chromium 18.00 – 20.00% +/- 0.20
Nickel 8.00 – 11.00% +/- 0.15

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