Specifications
ASTM
The American Society for Testing and Materials is an international standards organization that develops and publishes voluntary consensus technical standards for a wide range of materials, products, systems, and services.
Bolt Specifications
- ASTM A193 Alloy steel and stainless steel bolting materials for high temperature or high pressure service.
- ASTM A307 Carbon steel bolts and studs, 60,000 psi tensile strength.
- ASTM A320 Alloy steel and stainless steel bolting materials for low temperature service.
- ASTM A325 Structural bolts, steel, heat treated, 120/105 ksi minimum tensile strength. Replaced by ASTM F3125.
- ASTM A354 Quenched and tempered alloy bolts, studs, and other externally threaded fasteners.
- ASTM A449 Quenched and tempered steel bolts and studs for general use.
- ASTM A490 Structural bolts, alloy steel, heat treated, 150 ksi minimum tensile strength. Replaced by ASTM F3125.
- ASTM F593 Stainless steel bolts, hex cap screws, and studs.
- ASTM F1554 Anchor bolts designed to anchor structural supports to concrete foundations.
- ASTM F3125 New, unified structural bolt specification replacing A325, A325M, A490, A490M, F1852, and F2280
Casting / Forging Specifications
Nut Specifications
Plating Specifications
- ASTM A153 Zinc coating (hot dip) on iron and steel hardware.
- ASTM B695 Mechanically deposited zinc coatings on iron and steel.
- ASTM F1941 Electrodeposited coatings on threaded fasteners (Zinc plating).
- ASTM F2329 Zinc coating, hot dip, for bolts, screws, washers, nuts, and special threaded fasteners.
Rebar Specifications
Steel Specifications
Washer Specifications
AASHTO
The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials is an organization that sets standards for highway design and construction. Most AASHTO standards are direct equivalents to existing ASTM standards.
Bolt Specifications
Nut Specifications
Plating Specifications
Washer Specifications
SAE
SAE International (Society of Automotive Engineers) is a standards development organization with fastener specifications that apply to the aerospace, automotive, and commercial vehicle industries. SAE bolts are also used in machinery, equipment, and OEM applications.
Bolt Specifications
Nut Specifications
CSA
Canadian Standards Association
Steel Specifications