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- ISO 9001 - 2015 Certified
- PED 2014/68/EC
- NACE MR0175/ISO 15156-2
- NORSOK M-650
- DFAR
- MERKBLATT AD 2000 W2/W7/W10
Class 1A Low Temperature Fasteners - AISI 303 Selenium-Bearing Grade
ASTM A320/A320M Grade B8FA Class 1A is a free-machining austenitic stainless steel bolting grade containing selenium to improve machinability. As the only ASTM A320 grade permitting intentional selenium addition, B8FA provides exceptional chip breaking characteristics and reduced tool wear during high-speed machining operations. Class 1A solution treatment ensures adequate corrosion resistance with maximum hardness of 192 HBW, making ASTM A320 Grade B8FA Class 1A is suitable for intricate fastener geometries, high-volume production runs, and low temperature applications where extensive machining is required and slightly reduced corrosion resistance is acceptable.
| Grade Symbol | UNS Designation | C, max | Mn, max | P, max | S, max | Si, max | Ni | Cr | Se | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASTM A320 B8FA Class 1A | S30300(303) | Range,% | 0.15 | 2.00 | 0.20 | 00.15, min | 1.00 | 8.0 - 10.0 | 17.0- 19.0 | ... |
| Product Variation, % Over or Under | 0.15 | 2 | 0.2 | 0.06, max | 1 | 8.0-10.0 | 17.0-19.0 | 0.15-0.35 | ||
| Grade and Class | Diameter, in. [mm] | Heat Treatment | Tensile Strength, min, ksi [MPa] | Yield Strength, min, ksi [MPa] (0.2 % offset) | Elongation in 2 in. or 50 mm, min, % | Reduction of Area, min, % | Hardness, max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASTM A320 B8FA Class 1A | All diameters | carbide solution treated in the finished condition | 75 [515] | 30 [205] | 30 | 50 | 192 HBW or 90 HRB |