ASTM A193 Grade B8M Raw Material
AISI 316/316L is the starting raw material used to produce Fasteners with full compliance to ASTM A193 Grade B8 specifications. AISI 316 annealed bar stock is carbide solution treated or strain hardened to induce desired material properties for class 1 and class 2 bolting respectively.
316 Stainless Steel is superior to 304 and unlike 304; it can be used in applications where seawater or chloride corrosion resistance is desired. After 304, 316 is second most widely used corrosion resistant steel grade among 300 and 400 series stainless steel grades. Boltport Fasteners is a manufacturer and supplier of ASTM A193 Grade B8M (SS 316/316L) Fasteners and keeps extensive inventory in annealed and strain hardened bar stock for quick production and faster delivery on A193-B8M bolts and screws.