ASTM A193 Grade L7, It is an alloy steel stud specially developed for use at low temperatures. This grade has high tensile strength and toughness, maintaining its mechanical strength even at temperatures as low as -100 °C. It is commonly preferred in cryogenic applications, LNG plants, and natural gas infrastructure.
| Feature | |
| Standard | ASME |
| Material | Alloy Steel |
| Type | Stud Bolt |
| Quality | ASTM A320 Grade L7 |
| Coating | Electrogalvanized (White/Yellow), Hot-Dip Galvanized (HDG), Nickel, Black Oxide, Dacromet, Geomet |
| Tooth Type | Metric Coarse Thread, Metric Fine Thread – UNC / UNF (Inch) |
| Measurement Range | From M10 to M100, 1/2″-3″ |
| Production Method | Grinding or machining |
| Thread Direction | Right-Hand Thread (standard) / Left-Hand Thread (upon request) |
- Cryogenic systems and low-temperature applications
- LNG and natural gas processing plants
- Pressure vessel connections
- Petrochemical and refinery systems
- Power plants
- Gas and liquid transmission lines (in cold climate conditions)
- ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System
- ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System
- ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health and Safety Management System
- EU Declaration of Conformity (PED) certificate (Compliance with the Pressure Equipment Directive)
- Our production processes, DIN, EN, ISO, and ASTM is fully compliant with the standards
- Upon request EN 10204 3.1 certificate is provided
No. Although it is common in sectors such as petrochemicals, natural gas, and LNG, it is also preferred in power plants, shipbuilding, and cold storage facilities.
Both are low-temperature grades, but L7M has lower hardness. L7 offers higher tensile strength, while L7M is safer against the risk of hydrogen embrittlement.
They are typically used with ASTM A194 Grade 7 heavy hex nuts and ASTM F436 washers.