Stainless Steel Bolts, Hex Cap Screws, and Studs: Standard Specification For
Stainless Steel Bolts, Hex Cap Screws, and Studs: Standard Specification For
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6. Chemical Composition 6.3.1 When performed, product analysis to determine
6.1 Alloy Groups—It is the intent of this specification that chemical composition shall be performed on at least one fully
fasteners shall be ordered by alloy group numbers, which manufactured finished fastener representing each lot. The
include alloys considered to be chemically equivalent for chemical composition thus determined shall conform to the
general purpose use. The alloy groupings are shown as follows. requirements of Table 1 for the specified alloy or alloy group as
The purchaser has the option of ordering a specific alloy, in appropriate, subject to the Product Analysis Tolerance in
stead of an alloy group number, as permitted in 6.2.2. Specifications A 484/A 484M and A 555/A 555M.
Alloy Group Alloys
6.3.2 In the event of discrepancy, a referee chemical analy-
1 304, 304 L, 305, 384, 18-9LW, 302HQA sis of samples from each lot shall be made in accordance with
2 316, 316 L 14.1.
3 321, 347
4 430B
5 410C
7. Mechanical Properties
6 431 7.1 The finished fasteners shall meet the applicable me-
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chanical property and test requirements of Table 2 and Table 3
A
When approved by the purchaser, Alloys 303, 303Se, or XM1 may be as appropriate for the specified alloy group and condition and
furnished.
B
When approved by the purchaser, Alloy 430F may be furnished.
shall be tested for conformance to the mechanical property
C
When approved by the purchaser, Alloys 416 or 416Se may be furnished. requirements as specified herein.
6.2 Chemical Composition Limits: 7.2 Fasteners having a nominal thread diameter-length com-
6.2.1 Ordering by Alloy Group—Unless otherwise specified bination as follows:
on the inquiry and order (see Supplementary Requirement S4), Thread Diameter, in. Thread Length, in.
0.75 or less 2.25 D or longer
the choice of an alloy from within a group shall be at the Over 0.75 3 D or longer
discretion of the fastener manufacturer as required by his
and a breaking load of 120 000 lbf (535 kN) or less shall be tested full size and
method of fastener fabrication and material availability. The shall meet the full-size tensile (minimum and maximum) and yield strength re-
specific alloy used by the fastener manufacturer shall be clearly quirements in Table 2 for the specified alloy.
identified on any certification required by the order and shall 7.3 Fasteners having a nominal thread diameter-length com-
have a chemical composition conforming to the requirements bination in accordance with 7.2 and a breaking load exceeding
of Table 1 for the specific alloy. 120 000 lbf (535 kN) shall be tested full-size and shall meet the
6.2.2 Ordering by Specific Alloy—When ordered by a spe- full size tensile (minimum and maximum) and yield strength
cific alloy number, the fasteners shall conform to the chemical properties in Table 2. When equipment of sufficient capacity
composition limits of Table 1 for the specific alloy. for such tests is not available, or if excessive length of the
6.3 Product Analysis: fasteners makes full-size testing impractical, use of standard or
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AF F593A ⁄ to 1 ⁄ , incl
14 12 65 to 85 20 B85 max 60 20 40
1 A F593B ⁄ to 11⁄2 , incl
14 75 to 100 30 B65 to 95 70 30 30
(303, 304, CW1 F593C 14⁄ to 5⁄8 , incl 100 to 150 65 B95 to C32 95 60 20
304 L, 305, CW2 F593D 3⁄4 to 11⁄2 , incl 85 to 140 45 B80 to C32 80 40 25
384, SH1 F593A 1⁄4 to 5⁄8 , incl 120 to 160 95 C24 to C36 115 90 12
XM1, SH2 F593B 3⁄4 to 1, incl 110 to 150 75 C20 to C32 105 70 15
18-9LW,
302HQ, SH3 F593C 11⁄8 to 11⁄4 , incl 100 to 140 60 B95 to C30 95 55 20
303Se)
SH4 F593D 1 ⁄ to 1 ⁄ , incl
38 12 95 to 130 45 B90 to C28 90 40 28
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AF F593E ⁄ to 11⁄2 , incl
14 65 to 85 20 B85 max 60 20 40
A F593F ⁄ to 11⁄2 , incl
14 75 to 100 30 B65 to 95 70 30 30
CW1 F593G 1⁄4 to 5⁄8 , incl 100 to 150 65 B95 to C32 95 60 20
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G CW2 F593H 3⁄4 to 11⁄2 , incl 85 to 140 45 B80 to C32 80 40 25
(316, SH1 F593E 1⁄4 to 5⁄8 , incl 120 to 160 95 C24 to C36 115 90 12
316L) SH2 F593F 3⁄4 to 1, incl 110 to 150 75 C20 to C32 105 70 15
SH3 F593G 11⁄8 to 11⁄4 , incl 100 to 140 60 B95 to C30 95 55 20
SH4 F593H 13⁄8 to 11⁄2 , incl 95 to 130 45 B90 to C28 90 40 28
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AF F593J ⁄ to 11⁄2 , incl
14 65 to 85 20 B85 max 60 20 40
A F593K ⁄ to 11⁄2 , incl
14 75 to 100 30 B65 to 95 70 30 30
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(321, 347) G CW1
CW2
F593L
F593M
1⁄4 to 5⁄8 , incl
round specimens that meet the “machined specimen test tensile 7.4 Fasteners that are too short (lengths less than that
properties” in Table 2 is permitted. In the event of discrepancy specified in 7.2 (see Test Methods F 606 and Table 4); have
or dispute between test results obtained from full-size finished insufficient threads for tension; or have drilled or undersized
fasteners and standard or round specimens, the referee method heads, drilled or reduced bodies, and so forth, that are weaker
shall be tests performed on full-size finished fasteners. than the thread section, shall not be subject to tension tests but
Item Nominal Length Tensile Load, lbf Full-Size Tests Machined Specimen Tests
Diameters ⁄ in. Diameters Over ⁄
34 34 Wedge Axial Tensile Yield Rockwell Tensile Yield Elongation
and Less in. Tensile Strength Strength Hardness Strength Strength
Strength
B B B B
Square and hex less than 21⁄4 D less than 3D all Option A Option B Option C
B B B B B
bolts and hex 21⁄4 D and longer 3D and longer 120 000 max mandatory mandatory
B B
cap screws over 120 000 Option A Option A Option B Option B Option B
B B B B B
Studs and other less than 21⁄4 D less than 3D all Option A Option B
B B B B B
bolts 21⁄4 D and longer 3D and longer 120 000 max mandatory mandatory
B B
over 120 000 Option A Option A Option B Option B Option B
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Where options are given, all the tests under an option shall be performed. Option A, Option B, and Option C indicates manufacturer may perform all Option A (full-size),
all Option B (machined specimen), or all Option C tests whichever is preferred. Option A tests should be made whenever feasible.
B
Tests that are not mandatory.
C
Special fasteners are those fasteners with special configurations including drilled heads, reduced body, etc., that are weaker than the threaded section. Special
fasteners having full-size heads shall be tested as specified for studs and other bolts.
⁄ (0.5625)
9 16 12 0.1820 18 0.2030 ... ...
⁄ (0.625)
58 11 0.2260 18 0.2560 ... ...
3⁄4 (0.750) 10 0.3340 16 0.3730 ... ...
7⁄8 (0.875) 9 0.4620 14 0.5090 ... ...
1.000 8 0.6060 12 0.6630 ... ...
F
As 5 0.7854 D 2
0.9743
n G 2
where:
As = tensile stress area, in.2,
D = nominal size (basic major diameter), in., and
n = number of threads per inch.
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the inquiry and order. traceability has been maintained throughout the manufacturing
Acceptance Criteria process on each lot of fasteners produced and delivered
Number of Pieces in Lot Number of Acceptance Rejection 15.2 Mechanical Tests:
Tests Number Number
2 to 50 2 0 1
15.2.1 When full-size tests are to be performed, the yield
51 to 500 3 0 1 strength and wedge tensile strength or axial tensile strength, as
501 to 35 000 5 0 1 required by Section 7, shall be determined on each sample in
35 001 to 100 000 8 0 1
accordance with the appropriate methods of Test Methods
12.1.2 Corrosion Resistance Tests: F 606.
12.1.2.1 Unless otherwise specified, inspection for corro- 15.2.2 Full-size bolts and hex cap screws subject to tension
sion resistance shall be in accordance with the manufacturer’s tests shall be tested using a wedge under the head. The wedge
standard quality control practices. No specific method of shall be 10° for bolts 0.750-in. nominal diameter and less and
inspection is required, but the fasteners shall be produced from 6° for bolts over 0.750-in. diameter.
suitable raw material and manufactured by properly controlled 15.2.3 When machined specimen tests are necessary (see
practices to maintain resistance to corrosion. When corrosion Section 7), the yield strength, tensile strength, and elongation
tests are required, Supplementary Requirement S7 must be shall be determined on each sample in accordance with Test
specified in the inquiry and order, except as noted in 12.1.2.2. Methods F 606.
12.1.2.2 Products that have been hot worked shall be 15.2.4 The hardness shall be determined in accordance with
solution annealed and tested to determine freedom from Test Methods F 606. A minimum of two readings shall be made
precipitated carbides. Not less than one corrosion test shall be on each sample, each of which shall conform to the specified
made from each lot. Corrosion tests shall be performed in requirements.
accordance with Practice A 262, Practices A or E as applicable. 15.3 Corrosion Resistance—When specified on the pur-
12.2 Retests: chase order or inquiry, corrosion tests to determine freedom
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in diameter and smaller shall be marked with a symbol 19.2.10 Lot number, if applicable.
identifying the manufacturer. In addition, they shall be marked
with the alloy/mechanical property marking in accordance with 20. Keywords
Table 2. The manufacturer may at his option add the specific 20.1 bolts; general use; hex cap screws; stainless; studs
SUPPLEMENTARY REQUIREMENTS
One or more of the following supplementary requirements shall apply only when specified by the
purchaser in the inquiry and order (see Section 3). Supplementary requirements shall in no way negate
any requirement of the specification itself.
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