ASTM Specifications

ASTM A193 Grade B7

Chromium Molybendum steel, normally AISI 4140, heat treated to 28-32Rockwell Hardness, 125,000 PSI
tensile strength, 105, 000 PSI yield. It will hold it’s strength to 1000 degrees F.

ASTM A193 Grade B7M

It has the same chemistry as B7. Physicals have max hardness of 235 Brinell or RC22. 100,000 PSI
tensile and 80,000 PSI yield.
Used in areas where H2S is present.

ASTM A193 Grade B16

Chromium, molybendum, Vanadium steel. It has the same physicals as B7. Added vanadium allows it to
hold it’s strength to 1100 degrees Fahrenheit.

ASTM A193 Grade B8

18-8 Grade stainless, non magnetic, good corrosion resistance. 75,000 PSI tensile strength. Same
material as AISI type 304 stainless steel.

ASTM A193 Grade B8M

This is similar to B8 fasteners except with added Molybdenum. It has better corrosion resistance than B8.
Hex Bolts, studs and other fasteners are common to the B8M spec.

ASTM A193 Grade B8 (class 2)

Studs, bolts, and other fasteners found in this grade are considered the same as B8 except strain
hardened. This is a cold working process which increases physical properties. 100,000-125,000 PSI
Tensile Strength.

ASTM A193 Grade B8M (Class II)

Same as B8M except strain hardened, 90,000-125,000PSI Tensile Strength.

ASTM A193 Grade BC

18-8 grade stainless with additional element of Columbium- same as type 347 type stainless steel.

ASTM A193 Grade B8T

18-8 grade of stainless with additional element of Titanium. Same as type 321 Stainless Steel.

ASTM A193 Grade B6

This has the same chemistry as AISI type 410 stainless steel, but it is heat treated. 110,000 PSI tensile
strength.

ASTM A193 Grade B5

Fasteners under the B5 spec have the same chemistry as AISI type 501 SS but they are heat treated to
100,000 PSI tensile strength.

ASTM A320 Grade L7

Bolts, studs, and other fasteners under the L7 grade have the same chemical and physical properties as
B7. Additional requirement that it meet a Charpy Test at 150 degrees F is needed. Such fasteners are
commonly used for low temperature service.

ASTM A320 Grade B8

Same in every way as A193 Grade B8.

ASTM A354 Grade BC

High strength bolts for normal atmospheric temperature. 125,000 tensile. Lacks alloying elements of B7.
ASTM A354 Grade BD
These hex bolts are the same as BC except they have a higher strength.

ASTM A449
Similar to A354 except has Manganese added, 90,000 to 120,000 tensile strength depending on size

ASTM A193/A193M Standard Specification for Alloy-Steel and Stainless Steel Bolting Materials for High-
Temperature Service

ASTM A194/A194M Specification for Carbon and Alloy Steel Nuts for Bolts for High-Pressure or High-
Temperature Service, or Both

 ASTM A304 Standard Specification for Carbon and Alloy Steel Bars Subject to End-Quench
Hardenability Requirements

 ASTM A307 Standard Specification for carbon steel bolts and studs ranging from 1/4"
through 4" diameter

 ASTM A320/A320M Specification for Alloy/Steel Bolting Materials for Low-Temperature

Service

 ASTM A325 Standard Specification for Structural Bolts, Steel, Heat Treated, 120/105 ksi
Minimum Tensile Strength

 ASTM A325M Standard Specification for Structural Bolts, Steel, Heat Treated 830 MPa
Minimum Tensile Strength

 ASTM A563 Standard Specification for Carbon and Alloy Steel Nuts

Below are some Specifications Designed for Materials Used for Fastener Manufacturing,
Includes Nuts,Bolts,Studs & Washers.

ASTM Specifications for Bolt Fasteners

- Alloy steel and stainless steel bolting materials for high
A193
temperature or high pressure service.
 - Carbon steel bolts and studs, 60,000 psi tensile
A307 strength.

 - Alloy steel and stainless steel bolting materials for

A320 low temperature service.
  - Structural bolts, steel, heat treated, 120/105 ksi
A325 minimum tensile strength.

 - Quenched and tempered alloy bolts, studs, and

A354 other externally threaded fasteners.

 - Quenched and tempered steel bolts and studs for

A449 general use.

 - Structural bolts, alloy steel, heat treated, 150 ksi

A490 minimum tensile strength.

- Standard for metric bolts, screws and studs that are used
F568
in general engineering applications
 - Stainless steel bolts, hex cap screws, and studs.
F593
 - Anchor bolts designed to anchor structural
F1554 supports to concrete foundations.

ASTM Specifications for Nut Fasteners

- Standard Specification for Carbon and Alloy Steel Nuts
A194
for Bolts for High Pressure or High Temperature Service
 - Standard Specification for Wrought Cobalt-
20Nickel-20Chromium-3.5Molybdenum-
A563 3.5Tungsten-5Iron Alloy for Surgical Implant
Applications

 - Standard Specification for Stainless Steel Nuts ,

A594 Corrosive service applications

 - Standard Specification for Nonferrous Nuts for

F467 General Use , general use

ASTM Specifications for Washers

 - Specification for Hardened Steel Washers , carbon steel,
F436
steel, washers, weathering steel, Hardened steel washers
 - Standard Specification for Washers, Steel, Plain
F844 (Flat), Unhardened for General Use

 - Standard Specification for Compressible-Washer-

Type Direct Tension Indicators for Use with
F959
Structural Fasteners