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Stainless Steel Metric Grade

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Luceid

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Feb 16, 2023
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Hi all,

Was just reading a different post about stainless steel which reminded me of something I meant to ask!

I have a small project which previously used ASTM 304 Stainless Bolts, specifically with a yield strength of 30 ksi (Tensile strength = 70 ksi). The project is being built again abroad, and I am updating the spec to be metric. I poked around online for a bit, and stumbled on a couple of resources saying that 70 ksi Grade 304 is the same as Grade A2-70. Does anyone have a solid resource with comparative steel grades between metric and imperial, just to have on hand down the road (To avoid digging through ASTM's and ugly manufacturer guides)? Also wondering if there is any other nuance, or if calling out "Grade A2-70" bolts in general notes is the proper way to do it.

Appreciate the tips!
 
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This is not a comparison, but might be helpful (Table 2.1 and 2.2):
Eurocode 3 - Design of steel structures - Part 1-4: General rules - Supplementary rules for stainless steels.

This code refers out to EN 10088 (Structural stainless steels) and EN ISO 3506 for stainless steel bolts.
 
ISO 3506 was exactly what I was looking for, thanks bkal!
 
Does your ASTM bolt spec have a "M" version?
If so then just call that out with the metric size.

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