Carbon Steel Bolts, Studs, and Threaded Rod 60 000 PSI Tensile Strength
Carbon Steel Bolts, Studs, and Threaded Rod 60 000 PSI Tensile Strength
for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
1. Scope*
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Nuts of other grades and styles having specified proof load stresses (Specifica-
1.1 This specification2 covers the chemical and mechanical tion A563, Table 3) greater than the specified grade and style of nut are also
requirements of two grades of carbon steel bolts and studs in suitable.
sizes 1⁄4 in. through 4 in. The fasteners are designated by 1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
“Grade” denoting tensile strength and intended use, as follows: as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
Grade Description standard.
Grade A Bolts, studs, and threaded 1.5 Supplementary Requirement S1 of an optional nature is
rod having a minimum provided, which describes additional restrictions to be applied
tensile strength of 60 ksi
and intended for general when bolts are to be welded. It shall apply only when specified
applications, in the inquiry, order, and contract.
Grade B Bolts, studs, and threaded
rodA having a tensile 1.6 Terms used in this specification are defined in Termi-
strength of 60 to 100 ksi and nology F1789 unless otherwise defined herein.
intended for flanged joints in
piping systems with cast iron
flanges, and 1.7 This international standard was developed in accor-
Grade C Replaced by Specification dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
F1554 Gr.36 ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
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Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
Threaded rod is not usually produced to Grade B, but can be when specified by
the purchaser. mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
1.2 This specification does not cover requirements for
machine screws, thread cutting/forming screws, mechanical 2. Referenced Documents
expansion anchors or similar externally threaded fasteners.
2.1 ASTM Standards:3
1.3 Suitable nuts are covered in Specification A563. Unless A563 Specification for Carbon and Alloy Steel Nuts
otherwise specified, the grade and style of nut for each grade of A706/A706M Specification for Deformed and Plain Low-
fastener, of all surface finishes, shall be as follows: Alloy Steel Bars for Concrete Reinforcement
Fastener Grade and Size Nut Grade and StyleA A751 Test Methods, Practices, and Terminology for Chemi-
A 1⁄4 to 11⁄2 in. A, hex cal Analysis of Steel Products
A over 11⁄2 to 4 in. A, heavy hex
B, 1⁄4 to 4 in. A, heavy hex B695 Specification for Coatings of Zinc Mechanically De-
posited on Iron and Steel
F606 Test Methods for Determining the Mechanical Proper-
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F16 on ties of Externally and Internally Threaded Fasteners,
Fasteners and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F16.02 on Steel Bolts, Washers, and Rivets (Metric) F0606_F0606M
Nuts, Rivets and Washers.
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2014. Published October 2014. Originally
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approved in 1947. Last previous edition approved in 2012 as A307 –12. DOI: For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
10.1520/A0307-14E01. contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
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TABLE 2 Hardness Requirements for Bolts, Studs, and Threaded TABLE 3 Tensile Requirements for Full-Size Bolts, Studs, and
Rod Threaded Rod
Grade Nominal HardnessA Bolt Threads Stress Tensile Strength, lbfB
Length, in. Brinell Rockwell B Size, per inch Area,A Grade Grade B
in. in.2
min max min max A, min C minD maxD
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After zinc coating the maximum limit of pitch and major 9.3.3 One nominal length of bolts and studs.
diameter shall not exceed the Class 2A maximum limit by more 9.4 From each lot, the number of tests for each requirement
than the following amounts: shall be as follows:
Diameter, in. Oversize Limit, in.A
Number of Pieces in Lot Number of Samples
⁄
14 0.016
5⁄16, 3⁄8
800 and under 1
0.017
7⁄16, 1⁄2
801 to 8 000 2
0.018
9⁄16 to 3 ⁄4, incl
8 001 to 22 000 3
0.020
7⁄ 8
Over 22 000 5
0.022
1.0 to 11⁄4, incl 0.024 9.5 If any machined test specimen shows defective machin-
1 3⁄ 8 , 1 1 ⁄2 0.027
ing it shall be discarded and another specimen substituted.
13⁄4 to 4.0, incl 0.050
9.6 Should any sample fail to meet the requirements of a
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These values are the same as the overtapping required for zinc-coated nuts in specified test, double the number of samples from the same lot
Specification A563.
shall be tested, in which case all of the additional samples shall
7.4 The gaging limit for bolts and studs, and threaded rod meet the specification.
shall be verified during manufacture or use by assembly of a
nut tapped as nearly as practical to the amount oversize shown 10. Test Methods
above. In case of dispute, a calibrated thread ring gage of that 10.1 Grades A and B bolts and studs shall be tested in
same size (Class X tolerance, gage tolerance plus) shall be accordance with Test Methods F606.
used. Assembly of the gage, or the nut described above, must
be possible with hand effort following application of light 10.2 Standard square and hex head bolts only shall be tested
machine oil to prevent galling and damage to the gage. These by the wedge tension method except as noted in 6.4. Fracture
inspections, when performed to resolve disputes, shall be shall be in the body or threads of the bolt without any fracture
performed at the frequency and quality described in Table 5. at the junction of the head and body. Other headed bolts shall
be tested by the axial tension method.
8. Workmanship, Finish, and Appearance
11. Inspection
8.1 Surface discontinuity limits, inspection and evaluation
shall be in accordance with Specification F788/F788M. 11.1 If the inspection described in 11.2 is required by the
purchaser it shall be specified in the inquiry, order, or contract.
9. Number of Tests and Retests
11.2 The inspector representing the purchaser shall have
9.1 The requirements of this specification shall be met in free entry to all parts of the manufacturer’s works that concern
continuous mass production for stock, and the manufacturer the manufacture of the material ordered. The manufacturer
shall make sample inspections to ensure that the product shall afford the inspector all reasonable facilities to satisfy him
conforms to the specified requirements. Additional tests of that the material is being furnished in accordance with this
individual shipments of material are not ordinarily contem- specification. All tests and inspections required by the specifi-
plated. Individual heats of steel are not identified in the finished cation that are requested by the purchaser’s representative shall
product. be made before shipment, and shall be conducted as not to
9.2 When specified in the order, the manufacturer shall interfere unnecessarily with the operation of the works.
furnish a test report certified to be the last completed set of
mechanical tests for each stock size in each shipment. 12. Responsibility
9.3 When additional tests are specified on the purchase 12.1 The party responsible for the fastener shall be the
order, a lot, for purposes of selecting test samples, shall consist organization that supplies the fastener to the purchaser.
of all material offered for inspection at one time that has the
13. Rejection and Rehearing
following common characteristics:
9.3.1 One type of item, 13.1 Disposition of nonconforming lots shall be in accor-
9.3.2 One nominal size, and dance with Guide F1470, specifically sections on disposition of
nonconforming lots, suppliers option, and purchasers option.
TABLE 5 Sample Sizes and Acceptance Numbers for Inspection
of Hot-Dip or Mechanically Deposited Zinc-Coated Threads
14. Product Marking
Lot Size Sample SizeA Acceptance Number 14.1 Grades A and B Bolts and Studs:
14.1.1 Bolt heads and one end of studs shall be marked with
2 to 90 13 1 a unique identifier by the manufacturer to identify the manu-
91 to 150 20 2
151 to 280 32 3
facturer or private label distributor, as appropriate. Additional
281 to 500 50 5 marking required by the manufacturer shall be at the option of
501 to 1 200 80 7 the manufacturer.
1 201 to 3 200 125 10
3 201 to 10 000 200 14
14.1.2 In addition to the requirements of 14.1, all bolt heads,
10 001 and over 315 21 one end of studs ⅜ in. and larger, and whenever feasible studs
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Inspect all bolts in the lot if the lot size is less than the sample size. less than ⅜ in. shall be marked with a grade marking as
follows:
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SUPPLEMENTARY REQUIREMENTS
The following supplementary requirement shall apply only when specified in the purchase order or
contract:
S1. Bolts Suitable for Welding S1.5.2 Carbon Equivalent (Source—Specification A706/
S1.1 The material described in this section is intended for A706M)—In addition to the heat chemical analysis require-
welding. This supplemental section, by additional chemical ments in S1.5.1, the heat analysis shall be such as to provide a
composition restrictions and by a carbon equivalent formula, carbon equivalent (CE) not exceeding 0.55 when calculated as
provides assurance of weldability by chemical composition follows:
control. % Mn % Cu % Ni % Cr % Mo % V
S1.2 Welding technique is of fundamental importance when CE 5 % C1 1 1 1 2 2
6 40 20 10 50 10
bolts produced to this supplementary section are welded. It is
presupposed that suitable welding procedures for the steel S1.6 Analysis Reports—If requested on the order or
being welded and the intended service will be selected. contract, the chemical composition of each heat of steel used
S1.3 All of the requirements of this supplemental section and the calculated carbon equivalent for each heat shall be
apply in addition to all of the chemical, mechanical, and other reported to the purchaser.
requirements of the base specification, Specification A307 for S1.7 Product (Check) Verification Analysis—Chemical
Grade B. analyses when made by the purchaser or a representative on
S1.4 Because of the embrittling effects of welding tempera- bolts from each heat of steel, shall not exceed the values
tures on cold-forged steel, this supplemental section is limited specified in S1.5.2 by more than the following amounts:
to hot-forged bolts, or, if not forged, then to bolts produced
%
from hot-rolled bars without forging or threaded bars, bars Carbon +0.03
studs, or stud bolts produced from hot-rolled bars without Manganese +0.06
forging. Cold-forged bolts, or cold-drawn threaded bars, if they Phosphorus +0.008
Sulfur +0.008
are given a thermal treatment by heating to a temperature of not Silicon +0.05
less than 1500°F (815°C) and air-cooled are also suitable.
S1.5 Chemical Requirements: S2. Permanent Manufacturer’s Identification
S1.5.1 Heat Chemical Analysis—Material conforming to
the following additional analysis limitations shall be used to S2.1 Replaced by Specification F1554.
manufacture the product described in this supplementary
requirement. S3. Permanent Grade Identification
Carbon 0.30 %, max S3.1 Replaced by Specification F1554.
Manganese 1.00 %, max
Phosphorus 0.04 %, max
Sulfur 0.05 %, max
Silicon 0.50 %, max
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SUMMARY OF CHANGES
Committee F16 has identified the location of selected changes to this standard since the last issue (A307–12)
that may impact the use of this standard.
(1) Clarified length-dependant tensile testing requirements are (2) Added Workmanship, Finish, and Appearance requirements
dependant on nominal length by adding the word “nominal” in in 8.1 per Specification F788/F788M.
Table 2 and 6.4.
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