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 |