BUMAX high-strength stainless steel fasteners
Swedish Precision Since 1899

THE WORLD'S
STRONGEST
BOLT

And it's stainless. Premium stainless steel fasteners delivering unmatched strength, safety and reliability for mission-critical applications worldwide.

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Engineered for
Extremes
Built to perform where failure is not an option — from deep-sea platforms to outer space.

Corrosion Resistance

Superior resistance to harsh chemical environments, seawater, and extreme atmospheric conditions across all BUMAX grades.

Fatigue Strength

Engineered to withstand millions of stress cycles without failure in dynamic load applications.

Temperature Resistance

Maintains full mechanical properties from cryogenic temperatures up to 800°C operating environments.

Full Traceability

Complete material traceability with 3.1 certificates and documented testing for every batch produced.

BUMAX fastener engineering and testing
Precision Fasteners for
Every Application
11 product categories engineered from the world's strongest stainless steel.
BUMAX Hexagon Head Bolt

Hexagon Head Bolt

High-strength hex bolts for structural and mechanical assemblies.

BUMAX Hexagon Nut

Hexagon Nut

Precision nuts with superior thread engagement and load distribution.

BUMAX Socket Head Cap Screw

Socket Head Cap Screw

High tensile cap screws for demanding assembly requirements.

BUMAX Plain Washer

Plain Washer

Load-distributing washers for critical joint assemblies.

BUMAX Stud Bolt

Stud Bolt

Double-ended studs for flange connections and high-pressure systems.

BUMAX Thread Forming Screw

Thread Forming Screw

Self-tapping solutions including BUMAX Hard Taptite technology.

BUMAX Countersunk Screw

Countersunk Screw

Flush-mount fasteners for aerodynamic and aesthetic applications.

BUMAX Lock Nut

BUMAX Lock

All-metal prevailing torque lock nut for vibration resistance.

Seven Proprietary Grades.
One Standard: The Highest.
Austenitic

BUMAX 88

800
MPa Tensile
640
MPa Yield

The workhorse grade. Outperforms A4-80 in every dimension. Ideal for marine, chemical, and general industrial applications requiring outstanding corrosion resistance.

Trusted Across
Industries
Oil and gas offshore platform

Oil & Gas

Offshore platforms, subsea equipment, and refinery applications.

Marine vessel at sea

Marine

Hull fittings and underwater installations.

Wind energy turbines

Energy

Wind, solar, and nuclear power systems.

Automotive manufacturing

Automotive

Engine components and EV battery assemblies.

Aerospace and space applications

Aerospace

Aircraft structures and satellite systems.

Chemical processing plant

Chemical

Reactors and piping in aggressive environments.

Since 1660. Perfected Since 1899.
1660
Ashammar Forging Begins
Iron forging starts in the steel heartland of central Sweden.
Swedish steel forging heritage
1899
Bolt Factory Founded
Dedicated bolt manufacturing begins in Ashammar.
BUMAX bolt factory founded in 1899
2000s
BUMAX Innovation Era
Proprietary grades push stainless steel strength beyond all standards.
BUMAX innovation and NORSOK certification
Today
World Leader
The world's strongest stainless steel bolt. Trusted in 50+ countries. Part of Bufab Group.
BUMAX world leader in stainless steel fasteners

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+46 10 478 44 00 sales.bumax@bufab.com Bultvägen 1, Ashammar, Sweden