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Designation: A 394 - 93

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AMERICAN

SOCIETY

FOR TESTING

AND MATERIALS

Standard Specification for Steel Transmission Tower Bolts, Zinc-Coated and Bare 1
T~i~ standard. is iS$ut;d under the fl:te? .dC!lignation A 394; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of onjl nal ~dopu?n Of, I~ ~ case of re~l~n, the year ?f last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval, A superscript epsilon (.) mdlcates an edlloria! chanse SInce the last revlsion Of reapproval.

This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Depanmen; of Defense. Consult {he DaD Index of Specficauons and Sumdards for the specific yeur of issue which has been adopted by lhe Depanmen: of Defense

1. Scope
1,1 This specification covers the chemical and mechanical requirements of hexagon and square-head zinc-coated steel bolts and atmospheric corrosion-resistant bolts, in nominal thread diameters of 112, S/8, 3/"" 7/8 and 1 in. for use in the construction of transmission towers, substations, and similar steel structures. The various types of bolts covered in this specification are: 1.1,1 Type O-Zinc-coated bolts made of low or medium carbon steel. 1.1.2 Type l-Zinc-coated bolts made of medium carbon steel, quenched and tempered. 1.1.3 Type 2-Zinc-coated bolts made from what is generally described as low-carbon martensite steel, quenched and tempered. 1.1.4 Type 3-Bare (uncoated), Quenched and tempered bolts made of steel having atmospheric corrosion-resistance and weathering characteristics comparable to that of the steel covered in Specifications A 242/A 242M, A 588/A 588M, and A 709/A 709M. The atmospheric corrosion resistance of these steels is substantially better then that of carbon steel with or without copper addition (see 5.4). When properly exposed to the atmosphere, these steels can be used bare (uncoated) for many applications. 1.1.5 For applications requiring improved low-temperature characteristics, use of Types 1, 2, or 3 bolts is recommended. t.2 Annex A I of this specification covers zinc-coated steel ladder bolts, step bolts, and support-equipment bolts. 1.3 Unless otherwise specified, an nuts used on these bolts shall be hex style and conform to the requirements of Specification A 563 as follows:
Bolt Type Nut Grade A DH DH3 Finish Zinc-coaled Zinc-coated Plain

washers that are in accordance with Specification F 436. Suitable washers for use with Type 3 bolts are Type 3 hardened-steel washers that are in accordance with Specification F436. 1.5 Nuts and washers that are supplied under this specification that are zinc coated shall be in accordance with 4.4. 1.6 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only. 2. Referenced Documents

2.1 ASTM Standards: A 90 Test Method for Weight of Coating on Zinc-Coated

(Galvanized) Iron or Steel ArticlesA 153 Specification for Zinc Coating (Hot-Dip) on Iron and Steel Hardware} A 242/ A242M Specification for High-Strength LOW-Alloy Structural Steel" A 563 Specification for Carbon and Alloy Steel Nuts' A 588/A5S8M Specification for High-Strength Low-Alloy Structural Steel with SO ksi [345 MPa] Minimum Yield Point to 4 in. [100 mm] Thick" A 709/A 709M Specification for Structural Steel for

Bridges"

o
1 and 2 J

1.4 Suitable washers for use with Type carbon-steel washers with dimensions that with Specification F 436, Suitable washers 1 and Type 2 bolts are zinc-coated Type

0 are zinc-coated are in accordance for use with Type t hardened-steel

B 6 Specification for Zinc (Slab Zinc)" B 244 Method for Measurement of Thickness of Anodic Coatings on Aluminum and of Other Nonconductive Coatings on Nonmagnetic Basis Metals with EddyCurrent Instruments 7 B 499 Test Method for Measurement of Coating Thicknesses by the Magnetic Method: Nonmagnetic Coatings on Magnetic Basis Metals? B 695 Specification for Coatings of Zinc Mechanically Deposited on Iron and Steel' D 3951 Practice for Commercial Packaging" F 436 Specification for Hardened Steel washers' F 606 Test Methods for Determining the Mechanical Properties of Externally and Internally Threaded Fasteners, Washers, and Rivets'
z Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 01 .06. l Annual Book of ASTM Sumdards. Vols 01.06 and !5,08. 4 Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 0 J .04. S Annual Book af ASTM Standards. Vol 15.0S. 6 Annual Book of ASTM Standards. Vol 02.04. ? Annual Book of ASTM Standards, VoI02,05. S Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol J:;,09.

I This speciflcation is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F·16 on Fasteners and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F16<02 on Steel Bolts, Nuts. Rivets, and Washc:tS. Current edition approved Feb. 15, 1993. Published April 1993. Originally published as A 394 - $5 T. Last previous edition A 394 - 92a.

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F 788/F 788M Specification for Surface Discontinuities of Bolts, Screws, and Studs, Inch and Metric Series' G 101 Guide for Estimating the Atmospheric Corrosion Resistance of Low-Alloy Steels?

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annealed before zinc coating to remove cold work effects such that hardness measured anywhere on the surface or through the cross section shall meet the requirements in 6.1. 4.2 Types 1, 2 and 3 bolts shall be heat treated by quenching in a suitable liquid medium from above the austenitizing temperature and then tempering to the required finished hardness. 4.3 Slab zinc when used for coating shall be any grade of zinc conforming to Specification B 6.

2.2 ANSIIASME Siandardst'" B 1.1 Unified Screw Threads BI8.2.1 Square and Hex Bolts and Screws 2.3 Military Standard:
MIL-STD-105

tion!'

Single Sampling

Plan for Normal

Inspec-

4.4 Zinc Coatings,

HOI

Dip and Mechanically Deposited.

J. Ordering Information
3.1 Orders for products under this specification shall include the following: 3.1.1 Quantity (number of bolts and accessories). 3.1.2 Name of products, including accessories such as A 563 nuts and F 436 washers when desired. 3.1.3 Dimensions, including nominal bolt diameter and length. For bolts other than transmission-tower bolts, complete dimensions are required (see Annex A I). 3.1.4 Type of bolt (for example, Type 0, I, 2. or 3). 3.1.4.1 When non-zinc-coated atmospheric corrosion-resistant steel is required, Type 3 bolts shall be specified by the purchaser. 3.1.5 For Type 0 and Type I bolts specify the zinc-coating process required, such as, "hot dip," "mechanically deposited," or "no preference." Type 2 bolts shall have only mechanically-deposited zinc coatings. 3.1.6 ASTM designation and year of issue. When year of issue is not specified, bolts shall be furnished to the latest issue. 3.1. 7 Additional requirements, if any, are to be specified on the purchase order: 3.1. 7.1 Shear-strength testing (see 6.2.1 and 6.2.2). Include type of test required. 3.1.7.2 Additional tests (see lO.2). 3.1.7.3 Inspection (see 12.1 and 12.2). 3.1.7.4 Certification (see 14.1). 3.1. 7.s Test reports (see 14.2).
NOTE-Examples of ordering description: (1) 1000 square-head transmission-tower bolts, III by 2 in. Type I, hot dip zinc coated, shear testing required. ASTM A 394 - XX, with hot-dip zinc-coated hex nuts, Grade DH, ASTM A 563 - XX, (2) 1000 transmission tower bolts, 1/2 by 2 in. Type 0, mechanically zinc coated. ASTM A 394 - XX, with mechanically zinc-coated hex nuts, Grade A. ASTM A 563 - XX. '(1) 1000 transmission tower bolts, I/a by 2 in. Type 3, Supplementary Requirement S2, ASTM A 394 - XX, with hex nuts, Grade DH3 weathering steel. ASTM A 563 - XX and with 2 circular washers. Type 3, ASTM F 436 - XX. .

4.4.1 Type 0 and Type 1 bolts shall be zinc coated. The purchaser shall specify the zinc-coating process, that is "hot dip," "mechanically deposited," or uno preference," 4.4.2 Type 2 bolts shall be zinc coated by the mechanicaldeposition process. 4.4.3 When "hot dip" is specified, the bolts shall be zinc coated by the hot-dip process in accordance with the requirements of Class C of Specification A 153. except as specified in 4.4.6. 4.4.4 When "mechanically deposited" is specified, the bolts shall be zinc coated by the mechanical-deposition process in accordance with the requirements of Class 50 of Specification B 695, except as specified in 4.4.6. 4.4.5 When "no preference" is specified. the supplier may furnish either a hot-dip zinc-coating in accordance with Specification A 153 Class C, or a mechanically deposited zinc-coating in accordance with Specification B 695 Class 50, except as specified in 4.4.6. Threaded components (bolts and nuts) shall be coated by the same zinc-coating process and the supplier's option is limited to one process per item with no mixed processes in a lot. 4.4.6 The minimum average weight of a zinc coating shall be 1.65 oz/tV. The minimum weight of a zinc coating on any one item shall be 1.50 OZ/ft2. 4.4.7 Bolt threads shall not be cut, rolled, or otherwise finished after galvanizing. 4.4.8 Hot-dip zinc-coated nuts furnished under Specification A 563 shall be tapped after galvanizing. 5. Chemical Composition

4. Materials and Manufacture

4.1 Steel for the manufacture of bolts shall be made by any of the following processes: open-hearth, electric-furnace. or basic-oxygen. 4,1.1 Cold-headed Type 0 bolts shall be stress relief
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5.1 Type 0 bolts shall conform to the chemical composition requirements specified for low-carbon steel bolts outlined in Table 1. 5.2 Type 1 bolts shall conform to the chemical composition requirements specified for medium carbon steel bolts in Table 1. 5.3 Type 2 bolts shall conform to the chemical composition requirements specified for low-carbon martensite steel bolts in Table I. 5.4 Type 3 bolts shall conform to one of the chemical compositions specified in Table 2. The selection of the chemical composition A, B, C, D, E, or F shall be at the option of the bolt manufacturer. See Guide G 10 I for methods of estimating the atmospheric corrosion resistance of low alloy steels. 5.5 Bolts are customarily furnished from stock and individual heats of steel cannot be identified. 6. Mechanical Properties 6.1 Tension Test-Types 2
0, 1, 2, and 3 bolts having a length equal to or more than 3 diameters shall be wedge

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tension tested as specified in 11.1 and shall conform to the tensile strength requirements in Table 3. Zinc-coated bolts shall be tested after coating. Bolts too short for full size testing or for other reasons not subject to tension tests. shall meet the following hardness requirements:
Min
Type O-RockweU B Typc:$ I, 2, and 3-Rockwdl C 80 25

Max
100 34

6.2 Shear Strenglh: 6.2.1 When specified in the original inquiry and order, bolts. except as excluded in 6.2.2. shall be shear strength tested in accordance with ) 1,2 and shall meet the requirements given in Table 4. 6.2.2 Bolts with unthreaded body lengths shorter than two times the nominal bolt diameter, are subject to shear
strength testing only upon agreement between the purchaser and supplier as to testing method and shear strength values.

zinc-coated bolts shall be all bolts of the same type, head configuration, nominal thread diameter, length, and the same continuous production run not to exceed an 8·h duration, 9.4 Samples for tests of each lot of Type 3 bolts shall be taken as specified in 10.3 and subjected to the tests described in 11.1. A lot shaU be all bolts of the same head configuration, nominal thread diameter, length, and the same continuous production run not to exceed an g·h duration. 10. Number of Tests and Retests

7. Dimensions 7.1 Bolt threads, before zinc coating. shall be the unified coarse thread series and Class 2A tolerance as defined in the latest issue of ANSII ASME B 1.1. Threads may be rolled or
cut.

7.2 Bolts shall be full-size body in conformance with the latest issue of ANSI! ASME B 18.2.1, except that the fun-body length listed in Table 5 shall be the basis of manufacture and inspection. Unless otherwise specified, hex bolts shall be furnished. Ends of bolts need not be chamfered or pointed. 7.3 Zinc-coated bolts must assemble with a nut tapped oversize as described in Specification A 563. In case of dispute, a calibrated go and not go thread-ring gage of the same diameter. thread class, and tolerance plus.the amount of overtap shall be used. Assembly of the gage, or the nut described above, shall be possible with hand effort following application of light machine oil to prevent galling and damage to the gage. These inspections, when performed to resolve disputes, shall be performed at the frequency and acceptability specified in Table 6. 8. Workmanship
8.1 Surface discontinuity limits of Types 1. 2. and 3 shall be in accordance with Specification F 788fF 788M. 9. Sampling

t 0.1 The requirements of this specification shall be met in continuous mass production for stock. Additional tests of individual shipments are not ordinarily contemplated. 10.2 When additional tests are specified on the purchase order, a lot. for purposes of selecting test samples, shall consist of all material offered for inspection at one time. of the same type, head configuration, nominal thread diameter, and length. 10.3 From each lot as described in Section 9, the number of samples for the mechanical tests and for the coatingthickness tests shall be in accordance with Table 7. 10.4 If the results of the mechanical tests of any test lot do not conform to the requirements because a flaw developed in the test specimen during testing, a retest shall be allowed. If the retest is satisfactory. the lot is acceptable. 11. Test Methods 1J.I Tests for hardness

and tensile strength shall be conducted in accordance with Test Methods F 606. Bolts tested full size shall be tested using the wedge tension test. Fracture shall be in the threaded portion of the bolt without any fracture at the junction of the head and body.

11.2 Shear Test:

9.1 Paragraphs 9.2 and 9.3 describe routine production tests performed by the fastener manufacturer. Identification
of treatment lots is not retained after tests are performed and found to be acceptable. As described in 5.5. heats are not kept separate in stock and only the test reports described in 14.2 can be furnished. 9.2 Sample bolts shall be taken from each heat treatment or stress-relief-annealing lot and subjected to the required tests described in 6.1. Bolts that are not heat treated in any way are not subject to this test. 9.2.1 Lot Size-A lot, in the case of batch processing for the purposes of 9.2. shall be aU bolts of the same type, head configuration, nominal thread diameter, length, and heat treated at the same time. 9.3 Samples for tests of each lot of Types 0, 1, and 2 zinc-coated bolts shall be taken as specified in 10.3 and subjected to the tests described in J 1.1 and 11.3. A lot of 3

11.2.1 Bolts shall be single shear tested either through the unthreaded portion of the shank or through the threads as specified in the order. Holes in the shear plates shall be 1/16 in. larger than the nominal thread diameter of the test bolt and the holes shall be chamfered 1/32 in. to relieve sharp edges. Shear plates shall be prevented from separating by means of a suitable jig or by using a nut on the test bolt tightened finger tight. 11.2.2 Mount the test specimen in a tensile-testing machine capable of applying load at a controllable rate. Use self-aligning grips and take care when mounting the specimen to assure that the load will be transmitted in a straight line transversely through the test bolt. Apply load and continue until failure of the bolt. Speed of testing as determined with a free running cross head shall be no less than '/4 in. nor greater than 1/: in.zmln. 11.2.3 The maximum load applied to the specimen coincident with or prior to bolt failure, shall be recorded as the shear strength of the bolt. 11.2.4 Tests need not be continued to destruction provided that the specimen supports, without evidence of bolt failure, the minimum shear load specified in Table 4. 11.3 Weight and Thickness cf Coating: 11.3.1 Weight of coating or thickness of coating shall be determined by the methods described in either 11.3.2 or 11.3.3 at the option of the manufacturer. 11.3.2 The weight of the coating for pieces whose areas

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can be readily calculated shall be determined by stripping the entire piece, or suitable representative section thereof, in accordance with the hydrochloric acid-antimony chloride method as described in Test Method A 90. 11.3.3 The thickness of coating may be determined by the use of a magnetic thickness gage. Several magnetic or electromagnetic types of thickness gages are commercially available and are satisfactory for inspection when properly calibrated just prior to inspection use as described in Test Methods B 499 and B 244, respectively. For purposes of conversions from coating thickness to weight of coating, O.OO258in.coating thickness shall be considered to be equivalent to 1.5 OZ/ft2. The test for thickness of coating shall be made on a portion of the bolt that does not include any threads. 12. Inspection

A 394 13. RejertioD and Rehearing 13.1 Bolts that fail to conform to the requirements of this specification may be rejected by the purchaser. Rejection case of dissatisfaction with the results of tests or inspections
authorized by the purchaser, for a rehearing. shall be reported to the supplier promptly and in writing. In the supplier may make claim

14. Certification 14.1 When specified on the order, the manufacturer's certification shall be furnished to the purchaser stating that the bolts were manufactured, sampled, tested, and inspected in accordance with this specification and have met the shall furnish the purchaser with a test report certifying to the last set of tests for each bolt type and size in the shipment.

requirements. 14.2 When specified on the order, the manufacturer

12.1 If the inspection described in 12.2 is required by the

purchaser, it shall be specified in the inquiry and contract or order. 12.2 The inspector representing the purchaser shall have free entry to all parts of the manufacturer's works that concern the manufacture of the material ordered. The manufacturer shall afford the inspector all reasonable facilities to satisfy him that the material is being furnished in accordance with this specification. AU tests and inspection required by the specification that are requested by the purchaser's representative shall be made prior to shipment, and shall be so conducted as not to interfere unnecessarily with the operation of the works.
TABLE 1
Head Marll:ing

15. Responsibility
15.J The party responsible for the fastener shall be the organization that supplies the fastener to the purchaser and certifies that the fastener was manufactured, sampled, tested and inspected in accordance with this specification and meets all of its requirements. 16. Product Marking
16.1 Bolt heads shall be marked to identify the bolt type as specified in Table 1, the manufacturer or private label distributor, as appropriate, and the nominal length in inches and fractions. 16.2 The manufacturer may add additional distinguishing marks to the bolt head.

Chemical Requirements and Head Marking. Element. :.

Carbon

e
o
E>

Bolt Type

Manganese

PhosphOrus 0.048 max

Sulphur 0.058

BorOl1

0,55 max

max

0.28/0.55

0.60 min

0,048 max

0.058 max

e
A 0.31-0.42 0.86-1.24 0.045 max 0.055 max 0.13-0.32 0.22-0.48 0.22-0.48 0.42-0.68

0.15/0.25

0.74 min

0.048 max

0.058 max

0.0005 min

See Table 2

TABLE 2 Element Product

Analysi$ carbon Manganese
Phosphorus

Chemical Requirements for Type 3 Bolts

Type 3 Bolts Composltlon.:.A B

C
0.14-0.26 0.76-1.39 0.040 max 0.045 max 0.13-0.32 O.17-{).53 0.22-0.53 0.27-0.53 0.010 min

0
0.14-0.26 0.36-1.24 0,045 max 0.055 max 0.20-0.55 0.27-0.53 0.47-0.83 0.45-1.05
0.11 max

E 0.18-0.27 0.56-1.04 0.045 max 0.045 max 0.13-0.32 0.21-0.63 0.27-0.63 0.55-0.95

F 0.19-0.26 0.86-1.24 0.045 max 0.045 max 0.13-0.32 0.17-0.43 0.17-().43 0.42-0.68

Sulfur SJicon Copper

Nickel

Chromium Vanadium Molybdenum

Titanium

0.36-0.50 0.67-().93 0.06-0.125 0.055 max 0.25-<1.55 0.17-0.43 0.47-0.83 0.47-0.83 0.07

max

... A. B. C. D, E. and F are classes of material used for Type 3 bolts. Selection of a cIa$$ shaD be at the optloo of the bolt manu1l1Cturer.

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TABLE 3
Nominal SIze,
in.

Ten,n. strength"
Types 1, 2, and 3,
Tensile Strength. fbi e

TABLE 4
Type 0 Nominal Size.
In. Single Shear Strength Through Threads,

Shea, Strength.
Minimum Load, Ibf Types 1. 2. and 3 SIngle Shear
Strength Strength SIngIil Shear Strength

Type 0, Tensile Strength. fbf· 10500 16700 24700 34200 44850 A. = 0.7854 [0 - (0.9143/N}f

Single Shear Through

Body,

17050 27100 40100 55450 72700

IbfA 'h
'V.

JbfB 9000 14100 20250 27600 36 050 shear shear shear shear strength strength strength strength

Through Threads, Ibfc 9350 15050 22450 31 150 41000 across the across the acrOS$ the across the

Through Body, lbfD 14600 22850 32850 44750 58450

.. T80IIiIe streog.th based on the thread stress area, AI' Is calculated as follows:

0/. % 1
Ii Based

6950 11150 16650 23150 30 400

nomiIlaJ diametel', and N - threads per Inch. B Based on 74 000 psi unit tensile strength. c Based on 120 000 psi unit tensile strength.

o-

where:

.. Based on 55200 psi unit or! 45 680 psi unit c Based on 74 400 psi unit D Based on 74 400 psi unit

area at root Of threads. nominal area. area at root of threads. nominal area.

TABLE 5

Length of Full Body for Bolts

NOTE-Ful body 1$the dietaoce from the undefSide Of the head to the first scratch of thread lor bolts with machine-cut threads or to top of the extrusion angle for bolts with rolled threads With 8 tolerance of :1:'4:1 in. for sizes 'k in. through 0/. in., inClusive, and :1:'/1. in. for size 'II in. and 1 in.
Length

of

Bolt, L, in. '/2

Bolt Diameter. In,

%
Vlt.

:v. 1/,.
1Ja L minus 10/.

11.

¥u
1 '14 "Iu

1'12 1:V. 2 and longer in 'I.-in. inerements

,~

'I••

2'1» L minU$l~

V. '12 L minus 1'1.

:v.

:v..
1/4

L rilnus 1'/2

"fll L minus I'll

TABLE 6

Sample Sizes and Acceptance Numbers for In'pectlon of ZInc-Coated Thread. Lot Size
Rejection

TABLE 7

Sample Size, and Acceptance Numbers for Mechanical and eoatlng-Thickne •• T•• ts
MechanIcal Tests
1

Number 13 20 32 50 80 125 200 315 1 2 5 7 10 14 21 2

Number of Pleces In Lot 800 801 8 001 35001 150001 and under to 8000 to 35 000 to 150 000 and over

Coatlng Tests

Acceptance Number

RejeCtion Number

2to9O 91 to 150 151 to 280 281 to 500 501 to 1200 1201 to 3 200 3201 to 10000 10001 and over
" Sample

..
&

3
8 11 15

2 3
8 13

3
3

3 5
8

o o o
o

22

numberS are extracted from 'Single Sampling Plan fa Normallnspectlon: Table IIA, MIL-5fO.105. Ii Inspect d bOIt9 in the lot If the lot size Is less than the sample size.
8CC8ptanC8

mea and

16.3 All markings shall be located on the top of the bolt

ordered together, they shall be shipped assembled unless otherwise specified. 17.1. 3 When nuts and bolts are ordered together, they shall be shipped in the same container. 17.1.4 When special packaging requirements are required, they shall be defined at the time of the inquiry and order,

head and may be raised or depressed at the option of the

manufacturer.

16.4 Type and manufacturer's or private label distributor's identification shall be separate and distinct, The two identifications shall preferably be in different locations and, when on the same level. shall be separated by at least two spaces.
17. Packaging and Package Marking 17. J Packaging: 17. 1.1 Unless otherwise specified, packaging shall be in accordance with Practice D 39 Sl. 17. 1.2 When hot dip zinc-coated nuts and bolts are 5

17.2 Package Marking; 17,2.1 Each shipping unit shall include or be plainly marked with the following information: 17.2.U ASTM designation and type, 17.2.1.2 Size, 17.2.1.3 Name and brand or trademark of the manufacturer,

17.2.1.4 Number of pieces, 17,2.1.5 Purchase order number, and 17.2.1.6 Country of origin.

18. Keywords 18.1 bolts; carbon steel; steel; transmission ering steel tower; weath-

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ANNEX
(Mandatory Information)

At. LADDER BOLTS, STEP BOL~

A 1.1 Dimensions of ladder bolts, step bolts, and equipment-support bolts shall be specified by the purchaser. A 1.2 Bolts shall be Type 0 unless otherwise agreed upon between the manufacturer and the purchaser.

AND EQUIPMENT-SUPPORT

BOLTS

A 1.3 All other requirements relating to processing, properties, testing, and inspection shall be in accordance with Specification A 394.

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