ASTM A193

High temperature and pressure
Specification for alloy steel and stainless steel studs and fasteners used in high-temperature and high-pressure service.
Grades covered
- B7
- B6
- B5
- B16
- B8 · Class 1 and 2
- B8M · Class 1 and 2
Supply and manufacturing for industrial applications
ASTM A193 · ASTM A320
Alloy or stainless steel stud bolts for pressurised systems and high or low temperature conditions.

Service families
High and low temperature
Selection by service
Grade, material and class must be defined according to the system specification and the real service conditions.

High temperature and pressure
Specification for alloy steel and stainless steel studs and fasteners used in high-temperature and high-pressure service.
Grades covered

Low-temperature service
Specification for alloy steel and stainless steel studs and fasteners used in low-temperature service.
Grades covered
Surface protection
The choice of finish must take into account the stud material, the service conditions and the assembly procedure.
Technical black
Zinc protection
Low friction
Controlled finish
With or without aluminium
Flanged joint assembly
The quality of a stud bolt depends on compliance with our manufacturing procedures. For assembling bolted joints in pressurised systems, we recommend following the ASME PCC-1 guidelines.
The assembly procedure should aim for a uniform clamping load across the flanged joint.
Tightening sequence and control help preserve the performance of the gasket.
The quality of the stud must be matched by a proper installation procedure.


Three points worth defining before requesting the assembly.
Review point
Review of questions about stud installation or torque in line with ASME PCC-1.
Review point
Definition of the right finish for the service conditions and the technical requirement.
Review point
Selection of the matching elements for each flanged joint.
Technical support
Share the grade, diameter, length, thread pitch, coating, quantity and service conditions. Our team will review the requirement.