ASTM F436 covers the chemical and mechanical requirements for hardened washers in diameters ranging from 1/4″ to 4″ inclusive. These heat treated washers are for general purpose and structural use and are suitable for use with A325 and A490 structural bolts. Additionally, they are used with bolts per A449, A354, A193, A320, F1554 and whenever specified.
F436 Types
Type 1 |
Carbon Steel |
Type 3 |
Weathering Steel |
F436 Styles
Circular |
Round SAE pattern |
Sizes 1/4" through 4" |
Beveled |
Beveled Slope 2 in 12 or 9.5 degrees for use with American standard beams |
Sizes 1/2" through 1-1/2" |
Clipped |
Circular or Beveled |
Sizes 1/2" through 1-1/2" beveled, 1/4" through 4" circular |
Beveled F436 washers are normally not available above 1". Clipped bevel washers are only usually available as specials. |
F436 Mechanical Properties
Plain Finish |
Hot Dip Galvanized |
Rockwell Hardness 38 to 45 HRC |
Rockwell Hardness 26 to 45 HRC |
F436 Chemical Requirements
Element |
Type 1 |
Type 3 |
Phosphorous, max |
0.040% |
0.040% |
Sulfur, max |
0.050% |
0.050% |
Silicon |
- |
0.15 - 0.35% |
Chromium |
- |
0.45 - 0.65% |
Nickel |
- |
0.25 - 0.45% |
Copper |
- |
0.25 - 0.45% |
Weathering steel washer may also be made from any of the steels listed in Table 2 of A325. |