AS/NZS 1252:1996 Australian/New Zealand Standard® High-strength steel bolts with associated nuts and washers for structural engineeringASINZS 1252:1996 ‘This Joint Australian/New Zealand Standard was prepared by Joint Technical Committee ME/29, Fasteners. It was approved on behalf of the Council of Standards Australia on 2 April 1996 and on behalf of the Council of Standards New Zealand on II Mareh 1996. It was published on 5 October 1996, ‘The following interests are represented on Committee ME/29: Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Bureau of Steel Manufastorers of Australia Elecricity Supply Association of Australia Fastener Isttute of Australia Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries Australia Metal Building Products Manufacturers AssociaGon Australia Metal Trades indosry Association of Australia, New Zealand Manufacturers Federation Review of Standards. 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Storage detributon or use on netwerk prohibited AS/NZS 1252:1996 Australian/New Zealand Standard® High-strength steel bolts with associated nuts and washers for structural engineering PUBLISHED JOINTLY BY: STANDARDS AUSTRALIA 1 The Crescent, Homebush NSW 2140 Australia STANDARDS NEW ZEALAND Lovel 10, Standards House, 155 The Terrace, Wellington 6001 New Zealand ISBN 0 7897 0541 3ASINZS 125211996 2 PREFACE, This Standard was prepared by the Joint Standards Australia/Standards New Zealand ‘Committee ME/29 on Fasteners to supersede AS 1252— 1983, High strength steel bolts with associated nuts and washers for structural engineering Major technical changes incorporated in this edition relate to the mechanical properties and testing requirements in order to align with the relevant ISO requirements, Other changes include the following: (a) Updating of reference documents. (b) Inclusion of a reference to SAA HBI8.22/SANZ HB18.22 in relation to a manufacturer’s declaration of conformity, The Handbook contains a definition of ‘manufacturer and includes an example of a declaration of conformity which may be provided to a customer. (©) _ Revision of dimensions to align with ISO requirements. (4) Replacement of detailed requirements for materials, mechanical properties and test procedures with reference to separate Standards. (©) Modification of harciness requirements for hot-dip galvanized washers. (f) Editorial changes in accordance with current policy. ‘The identification marking on a fastener may now include that of a distributor or importer, this being a departure from the previously accepted practice of the marking being that of the fabricator of the product. This Standard is based on and, except for the marking requirements for the nuts and bolts, is technically equivalent to the following ISO Standards for the relevant property class: Iso 4775:1984 Hexagon nuts for high-strength structural bolting with large width across flats — Product grade B — Property classes 8 and 10 7411:1984 Hexagon bolts for high-strength structural bolting with large width across flats (thread lengths according to ISO 888) — Product grade C — Property classes 8.8, and 10.9 7415:1984 Plain washers for high-strength structural bolting, hardened and tempered ‘The dimensions of MI2 products have not been included because the demand for this size is small ‘The marking requirements given in AS 1252— 1983 have been retained because the use of the letter ‘S* used in conjunction with the property class symbol could be confused with the snug tight bolting category 8.8/S given in AS 4100— 1990, Steel structures. Statements expressed in mandatory terms in notes to tables are deemed to be requirements to this Standard, ‘The term ‘informative’ has been used in this Standard to define the application of the appendix to which it applies. An ‘informative’ appendix is only for information and guidance.a ASINZS 1252:1996 CONTENTS Page SECTION 1 SCOPE AND GENERAL Ll SCOPE... . 1.2 APPLICATION : 1.3 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS ..... cecte teste enees cetee eee 1.4 DEFINITIONS. .. . ce ccvee eee eeeeeee 1.5 MARKING .. 1.6 DESIGNATION SECTION 2. HIGH-STRENGTH STEEL BOLTS 2.1 METHOD OF MANUFACTURE ...... 2.2. SHAPE, DIMENSIONS AND FINISH ......... 2.3. MATERIALS AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES. 24 TEST METHODS SECTION 3 HIGH-STRENGTH STEEL NUTS. 3.1 METHOD OF MANUFACTURE ... ceseee 3.2. SHAPE, DIMENSIONS AND FINISH 3.3. MATERIAL AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES . 3.4 TEST METHODS SECTION 4 FLAT ROUND WASHERS 4,1 SHAPE, DIMENSIONS AND FINISH . . 4.2 MATERIAL AND HEAT TREATMENT . 4.3 HARDNESS .. APPENDICES A SUGGESTED SAMPLING PLAN FOR MECHANICAL PROPERTIES . . B RECOMMENDED GAUGE AND METHOD FOR CHECKING THE SQUARENESS OF THE THREAD TO THE FACE OF THE NUT © ASSEMBLY TEST FOR COATED FASTENERS D_ SQUARE TAPER WASHERS ....... Originated in Ansa as AS BIS? ~ 1960, Previous edition in Australia AS 1252— 1983, Jointly revised and designated ASINZS 1252:1996,ASINZS 125211996 4 STANDARDS AUSTRALIA/STANDARDS NEW ZEALAND Australian/New Zealand Standard High-strength steel bolts with associated nuts and washers for structural engineering SECTION 1 SCOPE AND GENERAL 1.1 SCOPE This Standard specifies the dimensional, material and marking requirements for steel bolts of property class 8.8 and steel nuts of property class 8 with ISO metric coarse pitch series threads in diameters from 16 mm to 36 mm and associated hardened and tempered steel washers intended for use in steel structures 1.2 APPLICATION Bolts, nuts and washers shall comply with the requirements of Section 1 and the following Sections as applicable: (a) Bolts Section 2, (b) Nuts Section 3, (©) Washers ..... 2... oe +. Section 4. 1.3 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS The following documents are referred to in this Standard: AS 1014 Gauging of metric screw threads 1214 Hot-dip galvanized coatings on threaded fasteners (ISO metric coarse thread series) 1275 Metric screw threads for fasteners 1650 Hot-dipped galvanized coatings on ferrous articles 1789 Electroplated coatings —Zine on iron or steel 1815 Metallic materials — Rockwell hardness test 1817 ‘Metallic materials — Vickers hardness test 1897 Electroplated coatings on threaded components (metric coarse series) ASINZS 4291 Mechanical properties of fasteners 4291.1 Part 1: Bolts, screws and studs 4291.2 Part 2: Nuts with specified proof load values — Coarse thread SAAISNZ HBI8 Guidelines for third-party certification and accreditation HB18.22 Guide 22; Information on manufacturers’ declaration of conformity with standards or other technical specifications Iso 6157 Fasteners — Surface discontinuities 6157.1 Part Bolts, screws and studs for general requirements SAE J122a_ ‘Surface discontinuities on nuts COPYRIGHTs ASINZS 1252:1996 1.4 DEFINITIONS For the purpose of this Standard, the definitions below apply. 1.4.1 Concentricity tolerance—of a bolt, is the allowable deviation of the shank with respect to the pitch diameter of the screw thread. 1.4.2. Grip length (,)—of a bolt, is the minimum thickness of materials which can be clamped. 143° May— indicates the existence of an option, 1.4.4 Nominal length ()—of a bolt, is the distance from the bearing surface of the head to the extreme end. 1.45. Shall —indicates that a statement is mandatory. 1.46 Should— indicates a recommendation. 1.4.7. Symmetry tolerance 1.4.7.1 Of a bolt —the allowable deviation of the across-flats dimension with respect to the shank or the pitch diameter of the serew thread. 1.4.7.2. Of nut—the allowable deviation of the across-flats dimension with respect to the pitch diameter of the screw thread, 1.4.8 Thread length (b)—of a bolt, is the difference between the nominal length of the bolt and the distance between the bearing surface of the head and the nearest face of a 62 GO screw ring gauge, screwed as far as practicable on to the bolt by hand. 1.49 Thread runout 1.49.1 Bolts with rolled threads—the distance from the top of the extrusion angle to the nearest face of a 6g GO screw ring gauge, screwed on as far as practicable by hand. 1.4.9.2 Bolts with cur threads—the distance from the last witness of thread to the nearest face of a 6g GO screw ring gauge, screwed on as far as practicable by hand. 1.4.10 Transition diameter (d,)—the diameter of a circle formed at the transition between the fillet radius and the beating surface of the head. 1.4.11 Unthreaded shank length (1) —of a bolt, is the distance from the bearing surface of the bolt head to the last scratch of thread, or top of the extrusion angle, whichever is closer to the head, 1.5 MARKING (see Figure 1.1) 1.5.1 Bolts High-strength steel bolts shall be marked with the following information: (a) The property class symbol with or without the separating point embossed or indented on top of the head or indented or rolled into one of the hexagon flats. (b) Three radial ines approximately 120 degrees apart embossed or indented on top of the head. (©) The trade (identification) mark of the manufacturer embossed or indented on top of the head. 1.5.2 Nuts High-strength steel nuts shall be marked with the following information: (a) The property class symbol indented or rolled into a hexagon flat or the bearing surface, or embossed or indented on the extemal chamfer. (b) Three circumferential arcs approximately 120 degrees apart embossed or indented on the non-bearing face, or for double-chamfered nuts, indented on one or both bearing faces. (©) The trade (identification) mark of the manufacturer embossed or indented on an external chamfer or indented on the bearing face. COPYRIGHTASINZS 125211996 6 1.53 Washers Flat round washers for use with high-strength steel bolts and nuts for structural engineering shall be identified by the provision of three nibs as shown in Figure 1.1(€). NOTES: 1 Manufacturers making a statement of compliance with this Australian Standard on a product, packaging, or promotional material related to that product are advised to ensure that such compliance is capable of being veritied. Guidance on the manufacturer's declaration of conformity with this Standard is given in SAA HB18.22/SANZ HB18.22. (a) Bolt marking (©) Nut marking (6) Washor marking FIGURE 1.1 IDENTIFICATION MARKING 1.6 DESIGNATION 1.641 Bolts The designation of high-strength steel bolts for structural engineering shall be composed of the following: @ (b) © © © General product description ‘The number of this Joint Australian/New Zealand Standard, ic. AS/NZS 1252. ‘The letter *M’ indicating that the product has a metric coarse pitch series thread followed by the nominal size (thread diameter), in millimetres. The nominal length, in millimetres. ‘The property class symbol, (©) The coating, where applicable in accordance with the appropriate Standard (g) Any other features. Example: Hot-dip galvanized high-strength steel bolts, 20 mm diameter and 100 mm long. are designated — High-strength steel bolts for structural engineering to AS/NZS 1252—M20 x 100 —8.8, (hot dip galvanized to AS 1214), 1.6.2 Nuts The designation of high-strength steel nuts for structural engineering shall be composed of the following: (@ (b) © General product description. ‘The number of this Joint Australian/New Zealand Standard, i.e. AS/NZS 1252. ‘The letter “M” indicating that the product has a metric coarse pitch series thread followed by the nominal size (thread diameter), in millimetres. COPYRIGHT7 ASINZS 1252:1996 (4) The property class symbol. (e) The coating, where applicable, in accordance with the appropriate Standard. (f) Any other features. Example: Uncoated high-strength steel nuts with 20 mm threads are designated — High strength steel nuts for structural engineering to AS/NZS 1252—M20—8. 1.6.3. Washers The designation of hardened and tempered washers for structural bolting shall be composed of the following: (a) General product description (b) The number of the Joint Australian/New Zealand Standard, ie. AS/NZS 1252. (€) The nominal size (nominal bolt diameter), in millimetres. (a) The coating, where applicable, in accordance with the appropriate Standard, (©) Any other features. Example: 20 mm hot-dip galvanized hardened and tempered steel washers for structural engineering are designated — Steel washers for structural bolting to AS/NZS 1252—20 (hot-dip galvanized to AS 1650) NOTE: Bolts, nuts and washers may be supplied as assemblies. COPYRIGHTASINZS 125211996 4 SECTION 2 HIGH-STRENGTH STEEL BOLTS 2.1 METHOD OF MANUFACTURE High-strength steel bolts shall be — (a) hot or cold forged with or without secondary machining; or (b) machined from bar stock. 2.2 SHAPE, DIMENSIONS AND FINISH 2.24 Head The heads of high-strength steel! bolts shall be in accordance with Figure 2.1 and Table 2.1. The dimensions given in Table 2.1 apply before hot-dip galvanizing. 2.2.2 Length ‘The length of high-strength steel bolts shall be as given in Table 2.2. 2.23 Ends The ends of high-strength steel bolts shall be finished with a 45-degree chamfer to a depth slightly exceeding the depth of thread (see Figure 2.1) 2.24 Serew threads 2.24.1 General ‘The form of thread, diameters and associated pitches of high-strength steel bolts shall be the ISO coarse pitch series in accordance with AS 1275. Screw threads shall be formed by thread rolling or thread cutting. 2.2.4.2 Tolerances ‘The screw threads shall be made to tolerance class 6g in accordance with AS 1275. Where bolts are to be hot-dip galvanized, the 6g tolerance class applies before hot-dip galvanizing. 2.2.5 Thread length (b) The nominal thread lengths for high-strength steel bolts shall be as given in Table 2.3. The tolerances on the thread Iength shall be such that the grip lengths (J,) and unthreaded shank lengths () given in Table 2.2 are maintained ‘The grip length (,) shall be determined as the distance between the bearing surface of the head and the nearest face of a 6g GO screw ring gauge, screwed as far as practicable on to the bolt by hand, This dimension applies before hot-dip galvanizing. 2.2.6 Squareness, concentricity and symmetry 2.2.6.1 Squareness of bearing face When determined as shown in Figure 2.2(a), the bearing face of the head shall be square, within the values given in Table 2.1, to the shank. The values are based on an angle of two degrees. 2.2.6.2 Concentricity of shank to screw thread When determined as shown in Figure 2.2(b) the shank for a distance of 1.5 diameters from the nearest face of a 6g GO screw ring gauge screwed as far as practicable on to the thread by hand shall be concentric, within the values given in Table 2.1, to the pitch diameter of the screw thread. 2.2.6.3 Symmetry of head to shank When determined as shown in Figure 2.2(c), the head shall be symmetric, within the values given in Table 2.1, to the shank. 2.2.7 Chamfering and washer facing High-strength steel bolts shall have heads with a chamfer of 15 to 30 degrees on their upper faces. The diameter of the circle formed by this chamfer shall be not less than 90 percent of the minimum width across-flats of the bolts, Bolts shall have a washer face on the underside of the head (see Figure 2.1). the diameter and depth of washer faces shall be as given in Table 2.1. COPYRIGHT° ASINZS 1252:1996 2.2.8 Shank 228.1 Diameter ‘The diameter (d,) of the shank of high-strength steel bolts shall be as given in Table 2.1 2.28.2 Straighiness High-strength steel bolts shall be straight within the tolerance shown in Figure 2.3. 2.2.9 Underhead fillet The fillet junction of the head and shank shall be a smooth concave curve lying within an envelope defined by the minimum radius under the head (r) and a maximum profile defined by a tangent to a radius equal to the minimum value of r blending to the maximum transition diameter on the underside of the head and the fillet length (/.) on the shank as shown in Figure 2.1. The minimum values of r and the maximum, values of /, are given in Table 2.1 2.2410 Finish 2.2.40.1 General High-strength steel bolts shall be cleanly finished, sound, and free from defects detrimental to their end use. The surface discontinuities on high-strength steel bolts shall be not greater than the limits given in ISO 6157.1 2.2102 Surface roughness All surfaces of high-strength steel bolts, except screw threads, may be in the as-forged or machined condition. Screw threads shall be machined or have a surface quality equivalent to machining, 2.2103 Surface finish Unless otherwise specified, high-strength steel bolts shall be supplied, hot-dip galvanized in accordance with AS 1214. Uncoated bolts shall be in the dull black as heat-treated condition 2.2104 Coatings High-strength steel bolts may be supplied with either decorative or corrosion-resistant coatings NOTE: Where the purchaser requires coated products other than hot-dip galvanized, coatings should be specified to the relevant coating specification e.g. AS 1897, and indicated in the enquiry or order. 2.3. MATERIALS AND MECHANICALPROPERTIES The materials and mechanical properties of high-strength steel bolts shall be as given in AS/NZS 4291.1 for property class 8.8, 2.4 TEST METHODS The test methods for determining the mechanical properties of high-strength steel bolts shall be as given in AS/NZS 4291.1. NOTE: A suggested audit sampling plan is given in Appendix A. COPYRIGHTASINZS 1252:1996 0 TABLE 2.1 GENERAL DIMENSIONS OF HIGH-STRENGTH STEEL BOLTS Tie aa Shank Wan | Washer tae | Depth ot [Frama Height of _F [Puen], siameter | across mats | oer, dia. | washer face under | fle | ea 33 eed Be w |» | oe | w | o }wlolo|_o ~ (p) | Max. Min. | Max. | Min. | Max. | Min. | Max. | Min. | Max.| Min. | (max,) | (min.) | (max.) | Max. | Min. wie [ 20 [1670 1830] 27 [eas] aia [030 29 | 08 [oa [isa] 06 | 30 [rons] 92s wav [25 [20a [i9a6] 34 [93.00] 9926 [3729 sia os [oa [ar | on | a0 [ao] ine wan fas [22m] ari6| 36 [30 f a6 [3955] aunt [323] om | om fasae | om | es [raso [a0 ma | 30 [248i |2516] a1 [sooo] 473 [asa0| S% [sao fox | os [2764 | 10 | so [1590 [isso ‘or | 30 frre 2616] 46 [aso] s31 |soas] iw [ae fos | oa [sia | 12 | 60 [rts fisio 30 | 35 [3084/2916] so [4900] 577 | ss37 465] 08 | 04 |34.24 12 60 | 19.75 | 17.65 wae | 40 [ran |3500] oo [sem] «3 [ose sso[ox | oa [ao | 1s | 15 [asss|aras Notes. 1 Threads in parentheses are non-prefered 2 For hot-dip galvanized bolts, the dimensions apply before galvanizing 3 Values equal to FIM (Full Indicator Movement. copyaicHt" ASINZS 1252:1996 TABLE 22 LENGTH OF HIGH-STRENGTH STEEL BOLTS millimetres Thread Overall engi yang Ma0— [MRO Nae ‘Unthreaded shank lengths (and grip Teneths o TT RTET ST oT RT ET RTS AT RT GT ATS ow] Min [Max oina max. ming may. mind | (nan) mind) mas.} nin) (max) (mi.} a.nd ma) a )mspaas)e} a] =) —)—-)-)—)-f-);-)-);-)-] = 48 | as73| 4625] 8 | is [oo | vs) — | — | — | -f-] -]-] -|-] - so | 4875) sis] «| a | | is} on | ws) — | —) 2) 2) 2) oo] 35 | 535 | sos a Joo) avs} | tes} 2 far f—- | -]}-] -]-] - | 565 | ots x {io | is} | wes} 2 | a |- | -|-] -|- |] - 6 | 635 | 665 a Piispw"|_m | ws] 2 | 21 | ass] ms] - | - | - | - wo | oss | ns |2¢ | x2 | ws) 2 | 12s] 20 | 2 sss} 2s| as | ass] — | — 15 | m3 | 165 | 31 | a7 | 21s) 29 | 173] 25 ad 133] m3] 13 | 233] — | — so | ms | ats | 36 | a2 | 265] 34 | 205] 30 | 17 as| 22s) as | ass] — | — ss | 325) 8695] a1 | a7 | sis] a9 | ars] as) a | at fas | 2s | as | ass} ae | 20 90 | s825| 9175| 6 | sz | 365) a | 325] ao | 27 | a6 | ar | 90 | as | 385] 18 | 30 95 | 9325/9675] 1 | s7 | ais] a9 | a7s| as | 32 | at | as | 35 fiwspmae"] os | 30 vo | 982s|i0175] s6 | «2 | 46s] si | aos] so | a7 | as | a1 | ao | ass] as | ow | 20 tio fiow2s|11178] 66 | 72 | 56s] 6 | 525] 6 | a7 | so | at | so | as] as fao"f SF rap [insas}ia1.rs] 16 | 2 | 66s) 24 | @2s] vo | s7 | os [st | oo | a3s| si | 30 | a2 130 [ize fis | s0 | 86 | vs} 28 | os] 8) or | ro [ss | ot | ars] se | a4 | a6 wo [iss |i | 90 | 96 | sos) ss | 703] a4) 1 | ao [os | m4 | srs] os | a4 | 36 130 [14s |is2 |100 | 105 | 903) 98 | G63] 98) a1 | 90 [7s | a4 | ors] re | se | os rw fise fre |— | — | | — | — | = | 9 Jao fas | os | ars} se | ot | 76 io fio firs f=} =} = | =| =] = fan jai | 95 | 106 | a73] 9 | 4 | a6 wo fie ise | — | — | - | = | = | = Jat Jao fros | as | 973} tos | se | 96 vo five fiss ff — }— | | = | fiat |aso fans | 12 faons] sis | 94 | 106 200 fis6 fae | — f — |= | — | = | = fase {ago fies | ase firrs} 2m fios | ie a0 fie fae |— | — | | — | — | = fase faa fase | sar |izes| 3s fa | as ao fps foo | — | — | | ~ | ~ | ~ fase fier fase | tor fae] ass fir | as NOTES: 1 Threads in parentheses are non-preferced. 2 For bolts below the dotted Tine— 1, = 1 band Nekoi For bolts above the dotted ine — 05d: and +3 where 1, = maximum grip length, in millimetres 1 = nominal length of bol, in millimetres (see Table 2.2) 4 = nominal tea length in millimetres 4, = minioum unthvded shank length, in milimetes = pitch of thred in mimes @1 = nominal diameter of tread, in ities 3. Bolts above the dotied line have shortened thread lengths. 4 The difference between f (min.) and f,(max.) shall be not less than 1 Sp. 5 Inclusion of the diameter/length combinations given in this table docs not necessarily imply that these are stock items. The purchaser should refer to the manufacturer's listings for stock availability COPYRIGHTASINZS 125211996 2 TABLE 23 NOMINAL THREAD LENGTHS Nominal me Basis for ‘Nominal length of thread () length, thread 0 tength” | wie | spo | a22) Mae | an27) | M30 | 36 so | «| a@ | «| m so | @ | o& | 2 | ss wo | | 7m | ss | 97 1 Threads in parenthesis are non-prefered 2. These thread lengths are not applicable to bolts above the dotted line in Table 2.2. COPYRIGHTa ASINZS 1252:1996 16%to 30° (o) Point must be chamfered fa) Hexagon bolt Maximum underhead fillet o4 nln (1 Enlarged detail of FIGURE 2.1 HIGH-STRENGTH STEEL BOLTS COPYRIGHTASINZS 125211996 4 (le ead --+- £ t -|- a + i asa | © See (01, Position of datum NOTE: The daum may bo the be «= fal Squareness of bearing face (ol Concentricity of shank th of the 6g GO screw ring fs fe. CREE we bel NOTE: The datum must not be the partially th necessary the divplaced (Sp max) from the bead of the * See [dl Position of datum bolt to avoid thread runout. (c) Head symmetry (0) Position of datum FIGURE 2.2 SQUARENESS, CONCENTRICITY AND SYMMETRY OF HIGH-STRENGTH STEEL BOLTS COPYRIGHT1s ASINZS 1252:1996 20 u 1 + 210.0025 + 0.05) " Straightness is applicable only for /” DIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETRES FIGURE 2.3 TOLERANCE ON STRAIGHTNESS OF HIGH-STRENGTH STEEL BOLTS COPYRIGHTASINZS 125211996 6 SECTION 3 HIGH-STRENGTH STEEL NUTS 3.1 METHOD OF MANUFACTURE. High-strength steel nuts shall be— (a) hot or cold formed with or without subsequent machining; or (b) machined from bar stock. 3.2. SHAPE, DIMENSIONS AND FINISH 3.2 General The shape of nuts shall be in accordance with Figure 3.1. For hot-dip galvanized nuts, the dimensions apply before hot-dip galvanizing (see Clause 3.2.2.2), 3.22 Serew threads 3.22.1 General ‘The thread form, diameters and associated pitches of muts shall be those of the ISO coarse pitch series in accordance with AS 1275 3.2.2.2 Tolerances Hot-dip galvanized nuts shall be tapped oversize in accordance with AS 1214 after galvanizing. The screw threads of uncoated nuts shall be made to tolerance class 6H in accordance with AS 1275 3.2.3 Chamfering, washer facing and countersinking 3.23.1 Chamfering and washer facing Nuts shall have a chamfer of 15 to 30 degrees on oth faces, or a chamfer of 15 to 30 degrees on their upper face and a washer face on the bearing surface. The bearing faces shall be smooth and flat. The minimum washer face or chamfer diameter (d,) shall be not less than that given in Figure 3.1 3.23.2 Countersinking Nuts shall be radiused or countersunk on the bearing face or faces The maximum countersink diameter (d,) shall be not greater than the value given in Figure 3.1. 3.24 Squareness and symmetry 324.1 Squareness of thread to bearing face(s) When determined as shown in Figure 3.2(a) the bearing face(s) of the nut shall be square, within the values given in Figure 3.1, to the pitch diameter of the screw thread. NOTE: A recommended method of checking this feature in conjunetion with an appropriate gauge design is described and illustrated in Appendix B. 3.24.2 Symmetry of hexagon When determined as shown in Figure 3.2(b), the hexagon shall be symmetrical, within the values given in Figure 3.1, to the pitch diameter of the screw thread. 325 Finish 3.25.1 General High-strength steel nuts shall be cleanly finished, sound and free from defects detrimental for their end use. The surface discontinuities shall be not greater than the limits given in SAE J122a. 3.25.2 Surface roughness All surfaces of high-strength steel nuts, except screw threads, may be in the as-forged or machined condition. Screw threads shall be machined or have & surface quality equivalent to machining, 3.25.3 Surface finish Unless otherwise specified, high-strength steel nuts shall be supplied hot-dip galvanized in accordance with AS 1214. Uncoated nuts shall be in the dull black as- heat-treated condition, 325.4 Coated nuts Nuts may be supplied with either decorative or corrosion-resistant coatings. COPYRIGHT” ASINZS 1252:1996 All hot-dip galvanized and zinc-plated nuts shall be provided with an additional lubricant coating to prevent seizure on assembly. The coating shall be clean and dry to the touch. NOTES: 1 Information on a suitable test for the effectiveness of the lubricant coating is given in Appendix €. 2. Where the purchaser requires coated products other than hot-dip galvanized, coatings should be specified to the relevant coating specification e.g. AS 1897, and indicated in the enquiry or order. 3.3. MATERIAL AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES The material of high-strength steel nuts shall be as given in AS/NZS 42912 for property class 8 and the mechanical properties shall be as given in Table 3.1. 3.4 TEST METHODS The test methods for determining the mechanical properties of high-strength steel nuts shall be as given in AS/NZS 4291.2. The proof load values for high- strength steel nuts are given in Table 3.2. NOTES: 1A suggested audit sampling plan is given in Appendix A. 2 In the event of a dispute as to the results of tests, referee testing should be carried out by an independent laboratory mutually acceptable to the purchaser and the supplier. COPYRIGHTASINZS 1252:1996 18 18030" twtose oe ow “f ° {a) Double-chamfered nut {b) Wesher-faced nut wrath Width Washer-face Puen | doroee across | Nut heignt | S842 symmetry | ‘or chamfer Thread’ | thread flat corners tolerancet | tolerancet @ @ a) (e)_ | Max. [ Min, [Max [ Min. | Max [ Min. | (max) | (max.) mis_| 20 | 270 | 2036 | a12 |2056) 471 | 164| 076 Toa | Actual | 2490 20, 25 | 840 | 3300 | 9926 | 8729 | 207 | 194 0.80 124 faxes [3140 waz, [25 | 860 | 3500 | 16 [8985] 236 | aaa] 100 24 | “tats [3830 m2a_| 80 | 410 | 4000 | 478 |4520) 242 | 229] 1.04 124 38.00 (war) [| a0 | 40 | 4500 | 531 |s0e5| 276 | 26a} 126 124 42.80 mao | 35 | 500 | 4900 | s77 |ssa7| 307 | 201| 1.40 124 46.50 mas_| 40 | 600 | 5800 | 693 |caas| 966 | 950| 1.68 148 35.90 * Threads in parentheses are non-preferred + Values equal to FIM (Full indicator movement). FIGURE 3.1 HIGH-STRENGTH STEEL NUTS. copyaicHT» ASINZS 1252:1996 (a) Squareness tolerance tb) Symmetry tolerance FIGURE 3.2 SQUARENESS AND SYMMETRY OF HIGH-STRENGTH STEEL NUTS TABLE 3.1 MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF HIGH-STRENGTH STEEL NUTS Hardness Prot Rockwell [Nut finish stress Vickers ARE ARB MPa Max. Min. Max. Min, Min. Hotdip galvanized | 1165 383 2650 36 24 — Other than hotip | o7s 353 188 6 89 galvanized TABLE 32 PROOF LOADS FOR HIGH-STRENGTH STEEL NUTS “Tensile stress area of threaded Proof load, Ki test mandrel Seer ‘Thread i than hot (4) Hot-dip dip galvanized om? galvanized nuts an MIs aT 142.9 168.9 20 24s 2as.4 263.4 Moz 303 3530 325.7 M24 353 4112 39s or 459 5347 493.4 M30 361 653.6 603.1 M36 87 951.8 8783 COPYRIGHTASINZS 125211996 0 SECTION 4 FLAT ROUND WASHERS 4.1 SHAPE, DIMENSIONS AND FINISH 4.1.1 Shape and dimensions The shape and dimensions of washers for high-strength structural bolting shall be in accordance with Figure 4.1, For coated washers the dimensions apply before coating. NOTE: Dimensions of square taper washers are given in Appendix D. 4.1.2 Flatness When a straight edge is placed along a line passing through the centre of the hole, the departure from flatness determined by inserting thickness gauges at a point midway between the edge of the hole and the edge of the washer shall be not greater than 0.25 mm, 4.13 Finish 4.13.1 General Washers for high-strength stec! bolts shall be cleanly finished, sound and free from defects detrimental to the end use. 4.13.2. Surface roughness All surfaces of washers for high-strength structural bolting may be in the as-rolled or machined condition. 4.13.3 Surface finish Unless otherwise specified washers shall be supplied hot-dip galvanized. Uncoated washers shall be in the dull black as heat-treated condition. 4.13.4 Coatings Washers may be supplied with either decorative or corrosion-resistant coatings. ‘The coating on hot-dip galvanized washers shall comply with AS 1650. NOTE: Where the purchaser requires coated products other than hot-dip galvanized, coatings should be specified to the relevant coating specification, e.g. AS 1789, and indicated in the enquiry or order. 4.2. MATERIAL AND HEAT TREATMENT 4.2.1 Material Steel used for the manufacture of washers shall be produced by an open hearth, a basic oxygen or an electric process. 4.2.2. Heat treatment _ All washers shall be hardened and tempered and the hardness shall be as given in Clause 4.3. 43 HARDNESS 43.1 General The hardness of washers other than hot-dip galvanized shall be 345—445 HV (5—45 HRC). The hardness of hot-dip galvanized washers shall be 270445 HV (26—45 HRC). 4.3.2 Hardness tests The hardness shall be determined on a transverse section of the washer and the result shall be reported without conversion to any other scale. When the Vickers method is used, the preparation of test specimens and the method of test shall be in accordance with AS 1817. When the Rockwell method is used, the preparation of test specimens and the method of test shall be in accordance with AS 1815. ‘The Vickers method shall be used for any referee tests. COPYRIGHTa ASINZS 1252:1996 millimetres ‘Nominal Inside dia. Thickness: diameter of bolt (a) ) a Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. 16 18.43 180 34.0 324 46 ot 20 22.52 220 420 40.4 46 at (22) 24.52 240 440 424 46 a4 24 26.52 260 50.0 484 48 34 en 30.52 300 56.0 541 46 34 30 33.62 33.0 60.0 58.1 46 34 36 39.62 39.0 72.0 704 46 34 * Values in parentheses are non-preterred. FIGURE 4.1 FLAT ROUND WASHERS FOR HIGH-STRENGTH STRUCTURAL BOLTING COPYRIGHTASINZS 125211996 2 APPENDIX A SUGGESTED SAMPLING PLAN FOR MECHANICAL PROPERTIES (Informative) ‘Where tests ate required for audit inspection purposes, a lot should consist of all items (bolts, ruts or washers) of the same heat of stecl and size (diameter and length) made essentially under the same conditions in accordance with this Standard. From each lot, the number of test specimens for each required property should be in accordance with Table Al. Should any test specimen fail to comply with the requirements of any specified test, double the number of samples should be taken from the same lot and should be subjected to the same, test, and unless all of these comply with the relevant requirements, the lot should be rejected. TABLE AL NUMBER OF TEST SPECIMENS ber of pieces fn lot 250 2 250 2500 3 350035 000 5 335 000) 8 COPYRIGHT2 ASINZS 1252:1996 APPENDIX B RECOMMENDED GAUGE AND METHOD FOR CHECKING THE, SQUARENESS OF THE THREAD TO THE FACE OF THE NUT (formative) ‘The nut should be screwed by hand on to a tapered threaded mandrel as shown in Figure B1, until the thread of the nut is tight on the thread of the mandrel. A sliding sleeve having a face diameter equal to the minimum distance across flats of the nut, square with the axis of the mandrel thread, should then be brought into contact with the leading face of the nut. With the sleeve in this position it should not be possible for a thickness gauge with a thickness equal to the squareness tolerance to enter between the leading face of the nut and the face of the sleeve, (Dia, of gauging surtace equal to 0.8 times the min, distance across flats of the nut ‘Small end of thread = (Large ond of thread from. pitch dia. of nut max, pitch ala, of TH minus 0.04 mm approx. ut plus 0.08 mm approx on @12mm up to 0.1mm fon B12 mm up to 01mm approx. on 36 mm approx. on B36 mm Nut to be gauged: h (LPELLLIZEELIZTEIEZEZZZZ Thread tapered at an Included angle of approx. 05° NOTES: 1 Squareness of gauging face of sleeve to be within 10 min of ar with respect to bore axis, The sleeve bore 10 be a close-sliding fit on the parallel portion of the mandrel. 2 Thread form, pitch and flank angles of the thread on the mandcel to conform to the requirements of the corresponding GO screw plug gauge (AS 1014) FIGURE B1 RECOMMENDED GAUGE FOR CHECKING SQUARENESS OF THREAD TO FACE OF NUT COPYRIGHTASINZS 125211996 a APPENDIX C ASSEMBLY TEST FOR COATED FASTENERS (Informative) AL SCOPE This Appendix sets out a method of testing the anti-seizing properties of an assembly of high-strength steel bolts and nuts with corrosion-preventive coatings. A2 ASSEMBLY A test assembly consists of a bolt, nut and washer complying with the relevant requirements of this Standard, supplied with a corrosion-preventive coating. A3. TEST PROCEDURE The test should be carried out on high-strength steel bolts and ‘nuts in the condition as supplied by the manufacturer and should be in accordance with and include a lubricant coating as required by Clause 3.2.5.4. There should be no other lubricant coating applied for the purpose of this test. Where the two foregoing conditions cannot be satisfied, then the anti-seizing test should be by agreement between the purchaser and the manufacturer, but @ lubricant coating should still be applied. If the test is carried out by the purchaser, then he should ensure that the storage conditions and storage time are such that they will not have significantly promoted deterioration of the lubricant coating. The bolt with nut and washer selected for testing is placed with the washer directly under the nut in a steel joint with a total thickness such that where the thread length permits, there are not less than six full bolt threads located between the bearing surface of the bolt head and ‘nut, The diameter of the holes in the joint should be 1 to 2mm larger than the nominal diameter of the bolts. The nut is initially tightened to produce a load in the bolt of not less. than 10 percent of the specified proof load. After this initial tightening, the bolt and nut position is marked to provide the starting point for the rotational movement to be measured. During the rotation, the bolt head is restrained from turning, and the final tensi completed without stopping the motion of the nut. The nut is rotated in accordance with the requirements of Table CI from the initial tightening position without fracture of the bolt or stripping of the bolt or nut thread. TABLE C1 NUT ROTATION REQUIREMENTS Bot ieagth waimaye J SOE ab nina) a v0 a a vie att 0 od att x 77> nominal diameter of COPYRIGHT2s ASINZS 1252:1996 APPENDIX D. SQUARE TAPER WASHERS (Informative) D1 SCOPE This Appendix gives information on a series of hardened and tempered, square taper washers suitable for use with high-strength steel bolts and nuts. D2 DIMENSIONS The dimensions of square taper washers shall be in accordance with Figure D1. D3. MATERIAL AND HEAT TREATMENT The material and heat treatment of square taper washers should be in accordance with Clause 4.2. D4 FINISH The finish of square taper washers should be in accordance with Clause 4.1.3. COPYRIGHTASINZS 125211996 Loa 26 “fAngle of taper i U sre me \n thickness millimetres Inside diameter Nominal diameter| [Width across flats ‘Mean thickness of bolt (a) (a) 0 Max. | Min, Nom. taper 16 18.43 | 18.0 31.75 635 20 2252 | 220 38.10 635 @) pase | 240 98.10 6.35 26 2652 | 260 44.45 635 e s0s2 | 300 8745 6.5 30 3362 | 330 57.15 635 36 s962 | 99.0 87.15 6.95 NOTES: 1 Where required, square taper washers may be clipped along the thin edge to provide clearance, The clipping should be parallel 10 the opposite edge and not closer to the centre of the Washer than 0.9 of the bolt diameter 2. Values in parentheses are non-preferred. FIGURE D1 SQUARE TAPER WASHER COPYRIGHT