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Astm A307-21
Astm A307-21
for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: A307 − 21
A
Threaded rod is not usually produced to Grade B, but can be when specified by 2. Referenced Documents
the purchaser.
2.1 ASTM Standards:3
1.2 This specification does not cover requirements for A563 Specification for Carbon and Alloy Steel Nuts
machine screws, thread cutting/forming screws, mechanical A706/A706M Specification for Deformed and Plain Low-
expansion anchors or similar externally threaded fasteners. Alloy Steel Bars for Concrete Reinforcement
1.3 Suitable nuts are covered in Specification A563. Unless A751 Test Methods and Practices for Chemical Analysis of
otherwise specified, the grade and style of nut for each grade of Steel Products
fastener, of all surface finishes, shall be as follows: B695 Specification for Coatings of Zinc Mechanically De-
Fastener Grade and Size Nut Grade and StyleA
posited on Iron and Steel
A 1⁄4 to 11⁄2 in. A, hex F606/F606M Test Methods for Determining the Mechanical
A over 11⁄2 to 4 in. A, heavy hex Properties of Externally and Internally Threaded
B, 1⁄4 to 4 in. A, heavy hex
Fasteners, Washers, Direct Tension Indicators, and Rivets
A
Nuts of other grades and styles having specified proof load stresses (Specifica-
F788 Specification for Surface Discontinuities of Bolts,
tion A563, Table 3) greater than the specified grade and style of nut are also Screws, Studs, and Rivets, Inch and Metric Series
suitable. F1470 Practice for Fastener Sampling for Specified Me-
chanical Properties and Performance Inspection
F1554 Specification for Anchor Bolts, Steel, 36, 55, and
105-ksi Yield Strength
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F16 on F1789 Terminology for F16 Mechanical Fasteners
Fasteners and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F16.02 on Steel Bolts,
Nuts, Rivets and Washers.
Current edition approved Feb. 15, 2021. Published April 2021. Originally
approved in 1947. Last previous edition approved in 2014 as A307 –14ɛ1. DOI: 3
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
10.1520/A0307-21. contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
2
For ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code applications see related Specifi- Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
cation SA-307 in Section II of that Code. the ASTM website.
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As = 0.7854 [D − (0.9743/n)]
where: deposited zinc coating.
As = stress area,
D = nominal diameter of bolt, and
n = threads per inch. TABLE 4 Tensile Requirements for Machined Specimens
Grade A Grade B
B
1 lbf = 4.448 N.
C Tensile strength, ksi 60 min 60–100
Based on 60 ksi (414 MPa).
D
Yield point, min ksi ... ...
Based on 60–100 ksi (414–690 MPa). Elongation in 2 in., 18 18
min, %
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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
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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
Committee F16 has identified the location of selected changes to this standard since the last issue (A307–14ɛ1)
that may impact the use of this standard.
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