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Designation: A 325 – 07a State Highway and
Transportation Officials
Standard AASHTO No.: M 164

Standard Specification for

Structural Bolts, Steel, Heat Treated, 120/105 ksi Minimum
Tensile Strength1
This standard is issued under the fixed designation A 325; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.

1. Scope* standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,
1.1 This specification2 covers two types of quenched and if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
tempered steel heavy hex structural bolts having a minimum of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health
tensile strength of 120 ksi for sizes 1.0 in. and less and 105 ksi practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita-
for sizes over 1.0 to 11⁄2 in., inclusive. tions prior to use.
1.2 The bolts are intended for use in structural connections. 2. Referenced Documents
These connections are covered under the requirements of the
Specification for Structural Joints Using ASTM A 325 or A 490 2.1 ASTM Standards: 4
Bolts, approved by the Research Council on Structural Con- A 194/A 194M Specification for Carbon and Alloy Steel
nections, endorsed by the American Institute of Steel Construc- Nuts for Bolts for High Pressure or High Temperature
tion and by the Industrial Fastener Institute.3 Service, or Both
1.3 The bolts are furnished in sizes 1⁄2 to 11⁄2 in., inclusive. A 449 Specification for Hex Cap Screws, Bolts and Studs,
They are designated by type, denoting chemical composition as Steel, Heat Treated, 120/105/90 ksi Minimum Tensile
follows: Strength, General Use
Type Description
A 490 Specification for Structural Bolts, Alloy Steel, Heat
Treated, 150 ksi Minimum Tensile Strength
A 563 Specification for Carbons and Alloy Steel Nuts
Type 1 Medium carbon, carbon boron, or medium carbon alloy steel.
Type 2 Withdrawn in November 1991.
A 751 Test Methods, Practices, and Terminology for
Type 3 Weathering steel. Chemical Analysis of Steel Products
NOTE 1—Bolts for general applications, including anchor bolts, are
B 695 Specification for Coatings of Zinc Mechanically
covered by Specification A 449. Also refer to Specification A 449 for Deposited on Iron and Steel
quenched and tempered steel bolts and studs with diameters greater than D 3951 Practice for Commercial Packaging
11⁄2 in. but with similar mechanical properties. F 436 Specification for Hardened Steel Washers
NOTE 2—A complete metric companion to Specification A 325 has F 606 Test Methods for Determining the Mechanical Prop-
been developed—Specification A 325M; therefore, no metric equivalents erties of Externally and Internally Threaded Fasteners,
are presented in this specification.
Washers, Direct Tension Indicators, and Rivets
1.4 This specification is applicable to heavy hex structural F 788/F 788M Specification for Surface Discontinuities of
bolts only. For bolts of other configurations and thread lengths Bolts, Screws, and Studs, Inch and Metric Series
with similar mechanical properties, see Specification A 449. F 959 Specification for Compressible-Washer-Type Direct
1.5 Terms used in this specification are defined in Termi- Tension Indicators for Use with Structural Fasteners
nology F 1789. F 1470 Guide for Fastener Sampling for Specified Mechani-
1.6 The following safety hazard caveat pertains only to the cal Properties and Performance Inspection
test methods portion, Section 10, of this specification: This F 1789 Terminology for F16 Mechanical Fasteners
F 2329 Specification for Zinc Coating, Hot-Dip, Require-
ments for Application to Carbon and Alloy Steel Bolts,
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F16 on Screws, Washers, Nuts, and Special Threaded Fasteners
Fasteners and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F16.02 on Steel Bolts, G 101 Guide for Estimating the Atmospheric Corrosion
Nuts, Rivets and Washers.
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2007. Published January 2008. Originally
approved in 1964. Last previous edition approved in 2007 as A 325 – 07.
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cation SA-325 in Section II of that Code. contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
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Resistance of Low-Alloy Steels cation, and rotational capacity testing shall be in accordance
2.2 ASME Standards:5 with Specification A 563.
B 1.1 Unified Screw Threads 3.3 Recommended Washers:
B 18.2.6 Fasteners for Use in Structural Applications 3.3.1 Washers conforming to Specification F 436 are the
B 18.24 Part Identification Number (PIN) Code System recommended washers for use with Specification A 325 heavy
Standard for B18 Fastener Products hex structural bolts. The washers shall have a surface finish for
3. Ordering Information each type of bolt as follows:
Bolt Type and Finish Washer Finish
3.1 Orders for heavy hex structural bolts under this speci-
fication shall include the following:
1, plain (uncoated) plain (uncoated)
3.1.1 Quantity (number of pieces of bolts and accessories). 1, zinc coated zinc coated
3.1.2 Size, including nominal bolt diameter, thread pitch, 3, plain weathering steel, plain
and bolt length.
3.1.3 Name of product, heavy hex structural bolts. 3.4 Other Accessories:
3.1.4 When bolts threaded full length are required, Supple- 3.4.1 When compressible washer type direct tension indica-
mentary Requirement S1 shall be specified. tors are specified to be used with these bolts, they shall
3.1.5 Type of bolt: Type 1 or 3. When type is not specified, conform to Specification F 959 Type 325.
either Type 1 or Type 3 shall be furnished at the supplier’s
option. 4. Materials and Manufacture
3.1.6 ASTM designation and year of issue. 4.1 Heat Treatment:
3.1.7 Other components such as nuts, washers, and com- 4.1.1 Type 1 bolts produced from medium carbon steel shall
pressible washer-type direct-tension indicators, if required. be quenched in a liquid medium from the austenitizing
3.1.7.1 When such other components are specified to be temperature. Type 1 bolts produced from medium carbon steel
furnished, also state “Nuts, washers, and direct tension indica- to which chromium, nickel, molybdenum, or born were inten-
tors, or combination thereof, shall be furnished by lot number.” tionally added shall be quenched only in oil from the austen-
3.1.8 Zinc Coating—Specify the zinc coating process re- itizing temperature.
quired, for example, hot dip, mechanically deposited, or no 4.1.2 Type 3 bolts shall be quenched only in oil from the
preference (see 4.3). austenitizing temperature.
3.1.9 Other Finishes—Specify other protective finish, if 4.1.3 Type 1 bolts, regardless of the steel used, and Type 3
required. bolts shall be tempered by reheating to not less than 800°F.
3.1.10 Test reports, if required (see Section 13). 4.2 Threading—Threads shall be cut or rolled.
3.1.11 Supplementary or special requirements, if required.
4.3 Zinc Coatings, Hot-Dip and Mechanically Deposited:
3.1.12 For establishment of a part identifying system, see
4.3.1 When zinc-coated fasteners are required, the pur-
ASME B 18.24.
chaser shall specify the zinc coating process, for example, hot
NOTE 3—A typical ordering description follows: 1000 pieces 11⁄8-7 dip, mechanically deposited, or no preference.
UNC in. dia 3 4 in. long heavy hex structural bolt, Type 1 ASTM 4.3.2 When hot-dip is specified, the fasteners shall be
A 325–02, each with one hardened washer, ASTM F 436 Type 1, and one
heavy hex nut, ASTM A 563 Grade DH. Each component hot-dip
zinc-coated by the hot-dip process and the coating shall
zinc-coated. Nuts lubricated. conform to the coating weight/thickness and performance
requirements of Specification F 2329.
3.2 Recommended Nuts:
4.3.3 When mechanically deposited is specified, the fasten-
3.2.1 Nuts conforming to the requirements of Specification
ers shall be zinc-coated by the mechanical deposition process
A 563 are the recommended nuts for use with Specification
and the coating shall conform to the coating weight/thickness
A 325 heavy hex structural bolts. The nuts shall be of the class
and performance requirements of Class 55 of Specification
and have a surface finish for each type of bolt as follows:
B 695.
Bolt Type and Finish Nut Class and Finish
4.3.4 When no preference is specified, the supplier shall
furnish either a hot-dip zinc coating in accordance with
1, plain (noncoated) A 563-C, C 3, D, DH, DH3, Specification F 2329, or a mechanically deposited zinc coating
plain
1, zinc coated A 563-DH, zinc coated in accordance with Specification B 695, Class 55. Threaded
3, plain A 563-C3, DH3, plain components (bolts and nuts) shall be coated by the same
3.2.2 Alternatively, nuts conforming to Specification A 194/ zinc-coating process and the supplier’s option is limited to one
A 194M Gr. 2H are considered a suitable substitute for use process per item with no mixed processes in a lot.
with Specification A 325 Type 1 heavy hex structural bolts. 4.4 Lubrication—When zinc-coated nuts are ordered with
3.2.3 When Specification A 194/A 194M Gr. 2H zinc- the bolts, the nuts shall be lubricated in accordance with
coated nuts are supplied, the zinc coating, overtapping, lubri- Specification A 563, Supplementary Requirement S1, to mini-
mize galling.
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Available from American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), ASME
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initial testing, the bolts shall be retested for all specified 5.2 Type 3 bolts shall be weathering steel and shall conform
mechanical properties and performance requirements affected to one of the chemical compositions specified in Table 2. The
by the reprocessing. selection of the chemical composition, A, B, C, D, E, or F, shall
4.5.2 When the secondary process is heat treatment, the be at the option of the bolt manufacturer. See Guide G 101 for
bolts shall be tested for all specified mechanical properties. Hot methods of estimating the atmospheric corrosion resistance of
dip zinc-coated bolts shall be tested for all specified mechani- low alloy steels.
cal properties and rotational capacity. If zinc-coated nuts are 5.3 Product analyses made on finished bolts representing
relubricated after the initial rotational capacity tests, the each lot shall conform to the product analysis requirements
assemblies shall be retested for rotational capacity. specified in Tables 1 and 2, as applicable.
5.4 Heats of steel to which bismuth, selenium, tellurium, or
5. Chemical Composition lead has been intentionally added shall not be permitted for
5.1 Type 1 bolts shall be plain carbon steel, carbon boron bolts.
steel, alloy steel or alloy boron steel at the manufacturer’s 5.5 Compliance with 5.4 shall be based on certification that
option, conforming to the chemical composition specified in heats of steel having any of the listed elements intentionally
Table 1. added were not used to produce the bolts.
5.6 Chemical analyses shall be performed in accordance
TABLE 1 Chemical Requirements for Type 1 Bolts with Test Methods, Practices, and Terminology A 751.

Carbon Steel 6. Mechanical Properties

Element
Heat Product
Analysis Analysis
6.1 Hardness—The bolts shall conform to the hardness
specified in Table 3.
Carbon 0.30–0.52 0.28–0.55
Manganese, min 0.60 0.57 6.2 Tensile Properties:
Phosphorus, max 0.040 0.048 6.2.1 Except as permitted in 6.2.2 for long bolts and 6.2.3
Sulfur, max 0.050 0.058
Silicon 0.15–0.30 0.13–0.32 for short bolts, sizes 1.00 in. and smaller having a length of 21⁄4
D and longer, and sizes larger than 1.00 in. having a length of
3D and longer, shall be wedge tested full size and shall
Carbon Boron Steel conform to the minimum wedge tensile load and proof load or
Element
Heat Product alternative proof load specified in Table 4. The load achieved
Analysis Analysis during proof load testing shall be equal to or greater than the
Carbon 0.30–0.52 0.28–0.55 specified proof load.
Manganese, min 0.60 0.57
Phosphorus, max 0.040 0.048 6.2.2 When the length of the bolt makes full-size testing
Sulfur, max 0.050 0.058 impractical, machined specimens shall be tested and shall
Silicon 0.10–0.30 0.08–0.32 conform to the requirements specified in Table 5. When bolts
Boron 0.0005–0.003 0.0005–0.003
are tested by both full-size and machined specimen methods,
the full-size test shall take precedence.
Alloy Steel 6.2.3 Sizes 1.00 in. and smaller having a length shorter than
Element
Heat Product 21⁄4 D down to 2D, inclusive, that cannot be wedge tensile
Analysis Analysis tested shall be axially tension tested full size and shall conform
Carbon 0.30–0.52 0.28–0.55 to the minimum tensile load and proof load or alternate proof
Manganese, min 0.60 0.57
Phosphorus, max 0.035 0.040
load specified in Table 4. Sizes 1.00 in. and smaller having a
Sulfur, max 0.040 0.045 length shorter than 2D that cannot be axially tensile tested shall
Silicon 0.15–0.35
A
0.13–0.37
A
be qualified on the basis of hardness.
Alloying Elements
6.2.4 For bolts on which both hardness and tension tests are
Alloy Boron Steel
performed, acceptance based on tensile requirements shall take
Heat Product precedence in the event of low hardness readings.
Analysis Analysis
6.3 Rotational Capacity Test:
Carbon 0.30–0.52 0.28–0.55
Manganese, min 0.60 0.57 6.3.1 Definition—The rotational capacity test is intended to
Phosphorus, max 0.035 0.040 evaluate the presence of a lubricant, the efficiency of the
Sulfur, max 0.040 0.045
Silicon 0.15–0.35 0.13–0.37
lubricant, and the compatibility of assemblies as represented by
Boron 0.0005–0.003 0.0005–0.003 the components selected for testing.
A A
Alloying Elements 6.3.2 Requirement—Zinc-coated bolts, zinc-coated wash-
A
Steel, as defined by the American Iron and Steel Institute, shall be considered ers, and zinc-coated and lubricated nuts tested full size in an
to be alloy when the maximum of the range given for the content of alloying
elements exceeds one or more of the following limits: Manganese, 1.65 %; silicon,
assembled joint or tension measuring device, in accordance
0.60 %; copper, 0.60 % or in which a definite range or a definite minimum quantity with 10.2, shall not show signs of failure when subjected to the
of any of the following elements is specified or required within the limits of the nut rotation in Table 6. The test shall be performed by the
recognized field of constructional alloy steels: aluminum, chromium up to 3.99 %,
cobalt, columbium, molybdenum, nickel, titanium, tungsten, vanadium, zirconium, responsible party (see Section 14) prior to shipment after zinc
or any other alloying elements added to obtain a desired alloying effect. coating and lubrication of nuts (see 10.2 and Note 5).

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TABLE 2 Chemical Requirements for Type 3 Heavy Hex Structural BoltsA
Composition, %
Type 3 BoltsA
Element A B C D E F
Carbon:
Heat analysis 0.33–0.40 0.38–0.48 0.15–0.25 0.15–0.25 0.20–0.25 0.20–0.25
Product analysis 0.31–0.42 0.36–0.50 0.14–0.26 0.14–0.26 0.18–0.27 0.19–0.26

Manganese:
Heat analysis 0.90–1.20 0.70–0.90 0.80–1.35 0.40–1.20 0.60–1.00 0.90–1.20
Product analysis 0.86–1.24 0.67–0.93 0.76–1.39 0.36–1.24 0.56–1.04 0.86–1.24

Phosphorus:
Heat analysis 0.035 max 0.06–0.12 0.035 max 0.035 max 0.035 max 0.035 max
Product analysis 0.040 max 0.06–0.125 0.040 max 0.040 max 0.040 max 0.040 max

Sulfur:
Heat analysis 0.040 max 0.040 max 0.040 max 0.040 max 0.040 max 0.040 max
Product analysis 0.045 max 0.045 max 0.045 max 0.045 max 0.045 max 0.045 max

Silicon:
Heat analysis 0.15–0.35 0.30–0.50 0.15–0.35 0.25–0.50 0.15–0.35 0.15–0.35
Product analysis 0.13–0.37 0.25–0.55 0.13–0.37 0.20–0.55 0.13–0.37 0.13–0.37

Copper:
Heat analysis 0.25–0.45 0.20–0.40 0.20–0.50 0.30–0.50 0.30–0.60 0.20–0.40
Product analysis 0.22–0.48 0.17–0.43 0.17–0.53 0.27–0.53 0.27–0.63 0.17–0.43

Nickel:
Heat analysis 0.25–0.45 0.50–0.80 0.25–0.50 0.50–0.80 0.30–0.60 0.20–0.40
Product analysis 0.22–0.48 0.47–0.83 0.22–0.53 0.47–0.83 0.27–0.63 0.17–0.43

Chromium:
Heat analysis 0.45–0.65 0.50–0.75 0.30–0.50 0.50–1.00 0.60–0.90 0.45–0.65
Product analysis 0.42–0.68 0.47–0.83 0.27–0.53 0.45–1.05 0.55–0.95 0.42–0.68

Vanadium:
B B B B B
Heat analysis 0.020 min
B B B B B
Product analysis 0.010 min

Molybdenum:
B B B B
Heat analysis 0.06 max 0.10 max
B B B B
Product analysis 0.07 max 0.11 max

Titanium:
B B B B B
Heat analysis 0.05 max
B B B B B
Product analysis 0.06 max
A
A, B, C, D, E, and F are classes of material used for Type 3 bolts. Selection of a class shall be at the option of the bolt manufacturer.
B
These elements are not specified or required.

TABLE 3 Hardness Requirements for Bolts 6.3.3.2 Inability to remove the nut after installing to the
Bolt Length,
Brinell Rockwell C rotation specified in Table 6.
Bolt Size, in. in. Min Max Min Max 6.3.3.3 Shear failure of the threads as determined by visual
⁄
12 to 1, incl Less than 253 319 25 34 examination of bolt and nut threads following removal.
2D A
2D and ... 319 ... 34
6.3.3.4 Torsional or torsional/tension failure of the bolt.
over Elongation of the bolt, in the threads between the nut and bolt
11⁄8 to 11⁄2 , Less than 223 286 19 30 head, is to be expected at the required rotation and is not to be
incl 3D A
3D and ... 286 ... 30 classified as a failure.
over
A
Sizes 1.00 in. and smaller having a length shorter than 2D and sizes larger 7. Dimensions
than 1.00 in. having a length shorter than 3D are subject only to minimum and
maximum hardness. 7.1 Head and Body:
D = Nominal diameter or thread size. 7.1.1 The bolts shall conform to the dimensions for heavy
hex structural bolts specified in ASME B 18.2.6.
6.3.3 Acceptance Criterion—The bolt and nut assembly 7.1.2 The thread length shall not be changed except as
shall be considered as non-conforming if the assembly fails to provided in Supplementary Requirement S1. Bolts with thread
pass any one of the following specified requirements: lengths other than those required by this specification shall be
6.3.3.1 Inability to install the assembly to the nut rotation in ordered under Specification A 449.
Table 6. 7.2 Threads:

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TABLE 4 Tensile Load Requirements for Full-Size Bolts the same size as the oversize limit in 7.2.2 (Class X tolerance,
Proof Load,B Alternative gage tolerance plus) shall be used to verify compliance. The
Length Proof gage shall assemble with hand effort following application of
Bolt Size, Threads per Measure- Load,B Yield
Inch, and Series Stress Area,A Tensile Load,B ment Strength light machine oil to prevent galling and damage to the gage.
Designation in.2 min, lbf Method Method These inspections, when performed to resolve controversy,
Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Column 5 shall be conducted at the frequency specified in the quality
⁄
12 –13 UNC 0.142 17 050 12 050 13 050 assurance provisions of ASME B 18.2.6.
5⁄8 –11 UNC 0.226 27 100 19 200 20 800
3⁄4 –10 UNC 0.334 40 100 28 400 30 700
7⁄8 –9 UNC 0.462 55 450 39 250 42 500
8. Workmanship
8.1 The allowable limits, inspection, and evaluation of the
1–8 UNC 0.606 72 700 51 500 55 750
11⁄8 –7 UNC 0.763 80 100 56 450 61 800 surface discontinuities, quench cracks, forging cracks, head
11⁄4 –7 UNC 0.969 101 700 71 700 78 500 bursts, shear bursts, seams, folds, thread laps, voids, tool
marks, nicks, and gouges shall be in accordance with Specifi-
13⁄8 –6 UNC 1.155 121 300 85 450 93 550
11⁄2 –6 UNC 1.405 147 500 104 000 113 800 cation F 788/F 788M (See Note 4).
A
The stress area is calculated as follows: NOTE 4—Specification F 788/F 788M nor Guide F 1470 guarantee
2
100% freedom from head bursts. Sampling is designed to provide a 95%
As 5 0.7854 [D 2 ~0.9743/n!#
confidence level of freedom from head bursts in any test lot. Head bursts,
where: within the limits in Specification F 788/F 788M, are unsightly but do not
As = stress area, in.2, affect mechanical properties or functional requirements of the bolt.
D = nominal bolt size, and
n = threads per inch. 9. Number of Tests and Retests
9.1 Testing Responsibility:
B
Loads tabulated are based on the following: 9.1.1 Each lot shall be tested by the manufacturer prior to
Bolt Size, in. Column 3 Column 4 Column 5 shipment in accordance with the lot identification control
⁄ to 1, incl
12 120 000 psi 85 000 psi 92 000 psi quality assurance plan in 9.2 through 9.5.
11⁄8 to 11⁄2 , incl 105 000 psi 74 000 psi 81 000 psi 9.1.2 When bolts are furnished by a source other than the
manufacturer, the Responsible Party as defined in 14 shall be
responsible for assuring all tests have been performed and the
7.2.1 Uncoated—Threads shall be the Unified Coarse bolts comply with the requirements of this specification (see
Thread Series as specified in ASME B 1.1, and shall have Class 4.5).
2A tolerances.
9.2 Purpose of Lot Inspection—The purpose of a lot inspec-
7.2.2 Coated—Unless otherwise specified, zinc-coated bolts
tion program is to ensure that each lot conforms to the
to be used with zinc-coated nuts or tapped holes that are tapped
requirements of this specification. For such a plan to be fully
oversize, in accordance with Specification A 563, shall have
effective it is essential that secondary processors, distributors,
Class 2A threads before hot-dip or mechanically deposited zinc
and purchasers maintain the identification and integrity of each
coating. After zinc coating, the maximum limits of pitch and
lot until the product is installed.
major diameter shall not exceed the Class 2A limit by more
9.3 Lot Method—All bolts shall be processed in accordance
than the following amounts:
with a lot identification-control quality assurance plan. The
manufacturer, secondary processors, and distributors shall
identify and maintain the integrity of each production lot of
Oversize Limit, in.A
Hot-Dip Mechanical bolts from raw-material selection through all processing op-
Nominal Bolt
Diameter (in.)
Zinc Zinc erations and treatments to final packing and shipment. Each lot
shall be assigned its own lot-identification number, each lot
1 ⁄2 0.018 0.012 shall be tested, and the inspection test reports for each lot shall
⁄
9 16 , 5⁄ 8 , 3⁄ 4 0.020 0.013 be retained.
7 ⁄8 0.022 0.015
1 to 11⁄4 0.024 0.016
9.4 Lot Definition—A lot shall be a quantity of uniquely
1 3 ⁄8 , 1 1⁄ 2 0.027 0.018 identified heavy hex structural bolts of the same nominal size
and length produced consecutively at the initial operation from
A
Hot-dip zinc nuts are tapped oversize after coating, and mechanical zinc- a single mill heat of material and processed at one time, by the
coated nuts are tapped oversize before coating.
same process, in the same manner so that statistical sampling is
valid. The identity of the lot and lot integrity shall be
7.2.3 The gaging limit for bolts shall be verified during maintained throughout all subsequent operations and packag-
manufacture. In case of dispute, a calibrated thread ring gage of ing.

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TABLE 5 Tensile Strength Requirements for Specimens Machined from Bolts
Bolt Diameter, in. Tensile Strength, min, psi (MPa) Yield Strength, min, psi (MPa) Elongation, in 4D, min, % Reduction of Area, min, %
⁄ to 1, incl.
12 120 000 (825) 92 000 (635) 14 35
Over 1 to 11⁄2 105 000 (725) 81 000 (560) 1435

TABLE 6 Rotational Capacity Test for Zinc-Coated Bolts specified proof load. After initial tightening, the nut position
Nominal Nut Rotation, degrees shall be marked relative to the bolt, and the rotation shown in
Bolt Length, in. (turn) Table 6 shall be applied. During rotation, the bolt head shall be
Up to and including 4 3 dia 240 (2⁄3) restrained from turning. After the tightening rotation has been
Over 4 3 dia, but not 360 (1)
exceeding 8 3 dia applied, the assembly shall be taken apart and examined for
Over 8 3 dia, but not 420 (11⁄6) compliance with 6.3.3.
exceeding 12 3 dia
Over 12 3 dia. Test not applicable NOTE 5—Rotational capacity tests shall apply only to matched assem-
bly lots that contain one A 325 bolt, one A 563 lubricated nut, and one
F 436 washer that have been zinc coated in accordance with either
Specifications F 2329 or B 695. Both the bolt and nut components of the
9.5 Number of Tests—The minimum number of tests from matched assembly shall be zinc coated using the same process.
each lot for the tests specified below shall be as follows:
Tests Number of Tests
11. Inspection
in Accordance With 11.1 If the inspection described in 11.2 is required by the
purchaser, it shall be specified in the inquiry and contract or
Hardness, tensile order.
strength, proof load, Guide F 1470 11.2 The purchaser’s representative shall have free entry to
and rotational capacity
all parts of the manufacturer’s works, or supplier’s place of
Coating weight/ The referenced coating business, that concern the manufacture or supply of the
thickness specificationA material ordered. The manufacturer or supplier shall afford the
Surface discontinuities Specification F 788/ purchaser’s representative all reasonable facilities to satisfy
F 788M him that the material is being furnished in accordance with this
specification. All tests and inspections required by the specifi-
Dimensions and ASME B 18.2.6
thread fit cation that are requested by the purchaser’s representative shall
A
be made before shipment, and shall be conducted as not to
Guide F 1470 applies if the coating specification does not specify a testing
frequency. interfere unnecessarily with the operation of the manufactur-
er’s works or supplier’s place of business.
10. Test Methods
10.1 Tensile, Proof Load, and Hardness: 12. Rejection and Rehearing
10.1.1 Tensile, proof load, and hardness tests shall be 12.1 Disposition of nonconforming bolts shall be in accor-
conducted in accordance with Test Methods F 606. dance with the Guide F 1470 section titled “Disposition of
10.1.2 Tensile strength shall be determined using the Wedge Nonconforming Lots.”
or Axial Tension Testing Method of Full Size Product Method
or the Machined Test Specimens Method depending on size 13. Certification
and length as specified in 6.2.1-6.2.4. Fracture on full-size tests 13.1 When specified on the purchase order, the manufac-
shall be in the body or threads of the bolt without a fracture at turer or supplier, whichever is the responsible party as defined
the junction of the head and body. in Section 14, shall furnish the purchaser a test reports that
10.1.3 Proof load shall be determined using Method 1, includes the following:
Length Measurement, or Method 2, Yield Strength, at the 13.1.1 Heat analysis, heat number, and a statement certify-
option of the manufacturer. ing that heats having the elements listed in 5.4 intentionally
10.2 Rotational Capacity—The zinc-coated bolt shall be added were not used to produce the bolts,
placed in a steel joint or tension measuring device and 13.1.2 Results of hardness, tensile, and proof load tests,
assembled with a zinc-coated washer and a zinc-coated and 13.1.3 Results of rotational capacity tests. This shall include
lubricated nut with which the bolt is intended to be used (see the test method used (solid plate or tension measuring device);
Note 5). The nut shall have been provided with the lubricant and the statement “Nuts lubricated” for zinc-coated nuts when
described in the last paragraph of the Manufacturing Processes shipped with zinc-coated bolts,
section of Specification A 563. The joint shall be one or more 13.1.4 Zinc coating measured coating weight/thickness for
flat structural steel plates or fixture stack up with a total coated bolts,
thickness, including the washer, such that 3 to 5 full threads of 13.1.5 Statement of compliance of visual inspection for
the bolt are located between the bearing surfaces of the bolt surface discontinuities (Section 8),
head and nut. The hole in the joint shall have the same nominal 13.1.6 Statement of compliance with dimensional and
diameter as the hole in the washer. The initial tightening of the thread fit requirements,
nut shall produce a load in the bolt not less than 10 % of the 13.1.7 Lot number and purchase order number,

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13.1.8 Complete mailing address of responsible party, and cations shall preferably be in different locations and, when on
13.1.9 Title and signature of the individual assigned certi- the same level, shall be separated by at least two spaces.
fication responsibility by the company officers.
13.2 Failure to include all the required information on the 16. Packaging and Package Marking
test report shall be cause for rejection. 16.1 Packaging:
16.1.1 Unless otherwise specified, packaging shall be in
14. Responsibility accordance with Practice D 3951.
14.1 The party responsible for the fastener shall be the 16.1.2 When zinc coated nuts are included on the same
organization that supplies the fastener to the purchaser. order as zinc coated bolts, the bolts and nuts shall be shipped
in the same container.
15. Product Marking 16.1.3 When special packaging requirements are required,
15.1 Manufacturer’s Identification—All Type 1 and 3 bolts they shall be defined at the time of the inquiry and order.
shall be marked by the manufacturer with a unique identifier to 16.2 Package Marking:
identify the manufacturer or private label distributor, as appro- 16.2.1 Each shipping unit shall include or be plainly marked
priate. with the following information:
15.2 Grade Identification: 16.2.1.1 ASTM designation and type,
15.2.1 Type 1 bolts shall be marked “A 325.” 16.2.1.2 Size,
15.2.2 Type 3 bolts shall be marked “A 325” with the 16.2.1.3 Name and brand or trademark of the manufacturer,
“A 325” underlined. The use of additional distinguishing 16.2.1.4 Number of pieces,
marks to indicate that the bolts are weathering steel shall be at 16.2.1.5 Lot number; when nuts, washers or direct tension
the manufacturer’s option. indicators, or combination thereof, are ordered with A 325
15.3 Marking Location and Methods—All marking shall be heavy hex structural bolts, the shipping unit shall be marked
located on the top of the bolt head and shall be either raised or with the lot number in addition to the marking required by the
depressed at the manufacturer’s option. applicable product specification,
15.4 Acceptance Criteria—Bolts which are not marked in 16.2.1.6 Purchase order number, and
accordance with these provisions shall be considered noncon- 16.2.1.7 Country of origin.
forming and subject to rejection.
15.5 Type and manufacturer’s or private label distributor’s 17. Keywords
identification shall be separate and distinct. The two identifi- 17.1 bolts; carbon steel; steel; structural; weathering steel

SUPPLEMENTARY REQUIREMENTS

The following supplementary requirements shall apply only when specified by the purchaser in the
contract or order. Details of these supplementary requirements shall be agreed upon in writing between
the manufacturer and purchaser. Supplementary requirements shall in no way negate any requirement
of the specification itself.

S1. Bolts Threaded Full Length hand as far as the thread will permit, shall not exceed the length
S1.1 Bolts with nominal lengths equal to or shorter than of 21⁄2 threads for bolt sizes 1 in. and smaller, and 31⁄2 threads
four times the nominal bolt diameter shall be threaded full for bolt sizes larger than 1 in.
length. Bolts need not have a shoulder, and the distance from S1.2 Bolts shall be marked in accordance with Section 15,
the underhead bearing surface to the first complete (full form) except that the symbol shall be “A 325 T” instead of “A 325.”
thread, as measured with a GO thread ring gage, assembled by

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SUMMARY OF CHANGES

Committee F16 has identified the location of selected changes to this standard since the last issue (A 325–07)
that may impact the use of this standard. (Approved Dec. 1, 2007)

(1) Sections 4.3.3 and 4.3.4 were revised.

Committee F16 has identified the location of selected changes to this standard since the last issue (A 325–06)
that may impact the use of this standard. (Approved Sept. 15, 2007.)

(1) Changed the referenced hot dip zinc coating specification

from Specification A 153/A 153M Gr. C to Specification
F 2329.

Committee F16 has identified the location of selected changes to this standard since the last issue
(A 325 – 04b) that may impact the use of this standard. (Approved Aug. 1, 2006.)

(1) Revised Section 2.2. (3) Revised Table 4.

(2) Revised Section 7.2.1.

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