ASTM A193 B8M CL2 stud bolts,A194 8M Hex nuts

ASTM A193 Grade B8m Class 2 Stud Bolts

China Manufacturer of Stud Bolt ASTM A193 Gr B8m Cl2/A194 Gr 8mA with 2 Heavy Hex Nuts Dims to ASME B18.2.1 B18.2.2 Threaded to ASME B1.1 Cl 2A/2b Unc stud bolt.

ASTM A193 Gr B8M stud bolt is made of round bar AISI 316L with carbide solution treated and strain hardened

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Astm A193 Grade B8M Class 2 Stud Bolts / ASTM A193 Grade B8M Class 2 Fasteners 

  • ASTM A193 B8M is often available in national coarse (UNC) thread pitches,
  • if being used in traditional applications, threads are specified 8 threads 
  • per inch (tpi) for diameters above one inch.
  •  ASTM A193, Grade B8M Class 1 Stainless steel, AISI 316, carbide solution treated.
  • Stainless steel, AISI 316, carbide solution treated.
  • ASTM A193, Grade B8 Class 2 Stainless steel, AISI 316, carbide solution treated,strain hardened.

1.ASTM A193 B8M raw material chemical composition

ElementB8M (AISI 316)
Carbon0.08% max
Manganese2.00% max
Phosphorus, max0.05%
Sulfur, max0.03%
Silicon1.00% max
Chromium16.0 – 18.0%
Nickel10.0 – 14.0%
Molybdenum2.00 – 3.00%

2.ASTM A193 B8M properties 

Grade and ClassDiameterTensile Strength Min KSIYield Strength 0.2% Offset KSIElongation in 2in. Min, %Reduction of Area Min, %Hardness max
CLASS 1: B8, B8C, B8M, B8P, B8F, B8T, B8LN, B8MLNALL75303050223 HB or 96 HRB
CLASS 1A: B8A, B8CA, B8MA, B8PA, B8FA, B8TA, B8LNA, B8MLNAALL75303050192 HB or 90 HRB
CLASS 2: B8, B8C, B8P, B8F, B8T3/4″ and under1251001235321 HB or 35 HRC
over 3/4 to 1″ incl115801530321 HB or 35 HRC
over 1″ to 1-1/4″ incl105652035321 HB or 35 HRC
over 1-1/4″ to 1-1/2″ 100502845321 HB or 35 HRC
CLASS 2: B8M3/4″ and under110951545321 HB or 35 HRC
over 3/4 to 1″ incl100802045321 HB or 35 HRC
over 1″ to 1-1/4″ incl95652545321 HB or 35 HRC
over 1-1/4″ to 1-1/2″ 90503045321 HB or 35 HRC

3.ASTM A193 Grade B8M Class 2 Stud Bolt Sizes Range 1/2” to 4”

ASTM A193 Grade B8M Class 2 Stud Bolt heat Treatment

ASTM A193 Grade B8M Class 2 is a carbide solution treated and strain hardened

ASTM A193 Grade B8M Hardness

316/316L stainless steel bolting material specification, with higher tensile strength requirement of 125 ksi or 860 MPa and 100 ksi or 690 MPa and maximum hardness of 321 HBW or 35HRC. B8M Class 2 fasteners have higher tensile as compared to B8M Class 1 fasteners and are used for high strength bolting intended for high temperature or high-pressure applications.

HEX NUTS FOR ASTM A193 Grade B8M

A194 Grade 8MA