Asme Section II A Sa-194 Sa-194m

2007 SECTION II, PART A
SA-194 /SA-194M
SPECIFICATION FOR CARBON AND ALLOY STEEL

NUTS FOR BOLTS FOR HIGH-PRESSURE OR
HIGH-TEMPERATURE SERVICE, OR BOTH
SA-194 /SA-194M
(Identical with ASTM Specification A 194 /A 194M-01a except for the addition of para. 6.7.)
1.
2.
Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
A 153/A 153M Specification for Zinc Coating (Hot-Dip)
on Iron and Steel Hardware
A 276 Specification for Stainless Steel Bars and Shapes
A 320/A 320M Specification for Alloy-Steel Bolting Materials for Low-Temperature Service
A 370 Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing of Steel Products
A 962/A 962M Specification for Common Requirements
for Steel Fasteners or Fastener Materials, or Both,
Intended for Use at Any Temperature from Cryogenic
to the Creep Range
B 633 Specification for Electrodeposited Coatings of Zinc
on Iron and Steel
B 695 Specification for Coatings of Zinc Mechanically
Deposited on Iron and Steel
B 696 Specification for Coatings of Cadmium Mechanically Deposited
B 766 Specification for Electrodeposited Coatings of
Cadmium
E 112 Test Methods for Determining Average Grain Size
Scope
1.1 This specification covers a variety of carbon, alloy,

and martensitic stainless steel nuts in the size range 14
through 4 in. and metric M6 through M100 nominal. It
also covers austenitic stainless steel nuts in the size range
1
4 in. and M6 nominal and above. These nuts are intended
for high-pressure or high-temperature service, or both.
Grade substitutions without the purchasers permission are
not allowed.
1.2 Bars from which the nuts are made shall be hotwrought. The material may be further processed by centerless grinding or by cold drawing. Austenitic stainless
steel may be solution annealed or annealed and strainhardened. When annealed and strain hardened austenitic
stainless steel is ordered in accordance with Supplementary
Requirement S1, the purchaser should take special care
to ensure that 7.2.2, Supplementary Requirement S1, and
Appendix X1 are thoroughly understood.
1.3 Supplementary requirements (S1 through S6) of an
optional nature are provided. These shall apply only when
specified in the inquiry, contract, and order.
B
B
B
B
1.4 This specification is expressed in both inch-pound

units and in SI units. However, unless the order specifies
the applicable M specification designation (SI units), the
material shall be furnished to inch-pound units.
1.5 The values stated in either inch-pound units or SI
units are to be regarded separately as standard. Within the
text, the SI units are shown in brackets. The values stated
in each system are not exact equivalents; therefore, each
system must be used independently of the other. Combining
values from the two systems may result in noncomformance with the specification.
3.
2.2 American National Standards:

1.1 Unified Screw Threads
1.13M Metric Screw Threads
18.2.2 Square and Hex Nuts
18.2.4.6M Metric Heavy Hex Nuts
Terminology
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.1.1 Austenitic Grades All grades with a prefix

of 8 or 9.
3.1.2 Ferritic Grades Grades 1, 2, 2H, 2HM, 3,
4, 6, 6F, 7, 7M, and 16.
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3.1.3 Lot:
3.1.3.1 Unless otherwise specified (see 3.1.3.2), a
lot is the quantity of nuts of a single nominal size and
grade produced by the same manufacturing process.
B 633, or other specifications as agreed upon by the purchaser and manufacturer.
3.1.3.2 When Supplementary Requirement S5 is

invoked on the purchase order, the following definitions
of a lot shall apply:
For Grade 8 Nuts The quantity of all the nuts of a
single nominal diameter and grade made from the same
heat of steel and made by the same manufacturing process.
For All Other Grade Nuts (see 7.2 and 7.1.2.1) All
the nuts of a single nominal diameter and grade made from
the same heat number and heat treated in the same batch
if batch-type heat treating equipment is used or heat treated
in the same continuous run of not more than 8 h under the
same conditions if continuous-type heat treating equipment
is used.
4.2.3 Requirements for selective plating or coating

or modification of dimensions to accommodate coating.
4.2.2 Requirements for coating thickness and local

or batch average thickness measurement, or both.
4.2.4 Requirements for hydrogen embrittlement

relief.
4.3 See Supplementary Requirement S3 for nuts to be
used in low temperature applications (Specification A 320/
A320M).
5.
Common Requirements
5.1 Material and fasteners supplied to this specification
shall conform to the requirements of Specification A 962/
A 962M. These requirements include test methods, finish,
thread dimensions, marking, certification, optional supplementary requirements, and others. Failure to comply with
the requirements of Specification A 962/A 962M constitutes nonconformance with this specification. In case of
conflict between the requirements of this specification and
Specification A 962/A 962M, this specification shall
prevail.
3.1.4 For Grade 8 Nuts Variations within the grade

designated by a letter and differentiated by chemistry and
by manufacturing process.
3.1.5 For Grade 6 Nuts Variations within the grade
designated by the letter F as differentiated by chemical
additions made for machineability.
3.1.6 Series The dimensional relationship and
geometry of the nuts as described in ANSI B 18.2.2 or B
18.2.4.6M.
6.
Manufacture (Process)
6.1 Stainless steels for all types of Grade 6 and 8 nuts
shall be made by one of the following processes:
4.
Ordering Information
4.1 The inquiry and order for material under this specification shall include the following as required to describe
the material adequately:
6.1.1 Electric-furnace (with separate degassing and

refining optional),
6.1.2 Vacuum induction furnace, or
4.1.1 Specification designation, year date, and grade,

issue date and revision letter,
6.1.3 Either of the above followed by electroslag

remelting, or consumable-arc remelting.
4.1.2 Quantity, number of pieces,
6.2 The steel producer shall exercise adequate control

to eliminate excessive unhomogeneity, nonmetallics, pipe,
porosity, and other defects.
4.1.3 Dimensions (see Section 8),

4.1.4 Options in accordance with 7.2.2.1, 8.1, 8.2,
9.3, and 11, and
6.3 Grades 1 and 2 nuts shall be hot or cold forged,

or shall be machined from hot-forged, hot-rolled, or colddrawn bars.
4.1.5 Supplementary Requirements, if any.

4.2 Coatings Coatings are prohibited unless specified
by the purchaser. Nuts plated with cadmium or zinc shall
be marked as stated in 12.2. When coated nuts are ordered,
the purchaser should take special care to ensure that Appendix X2 is thoroughly understood. It is the purchasers
responsibility to specify in the purchase order all information required by the coating facility. Examples of such
information may include, but are not limited to, the following:
6.3.1 All Grade 1 and 2 nuts made by cold forging

or by machining from cold-drawn bars shall be stress-relief
annealed at a temperature of at least 1000F [538C].
6.3.2 Grade 1 and 2 nuts made by hot forging or by
machining from hot-forged or hot-rolled bars need not be
given any stress relief annealing treatment.
6.4 Grades 2H, 2HM, 3, 4, 6, 6F, 7, 7M, and 16 nuts
shall be hot- or cold-forged or shall be machined from hotforged, hot-rolled, or cold-drawn bars and shall be heat
treated to meet the required mechanical properties. These
4.2.1 Reference to the appropriate coating specification: Specifications B 766, B 696, A 153/A 153M, B 695,
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Lot Size
Up to 800
801 to 8000
8001 to 22 000
Over 22 000
grades shall be reheated above the critical range of the

steel, quenched in a suitable medium, and then tempered
at a temperature not less than the following:
Grade and Type
2H
2HM
3
4
6 and 6F
7
7M
16
Minimum Tempering
Temperature, F [C]
850 [455]
1150 [620]
1050 [565]
1100 [595]
1100 [595]
1100 [595]
1150 [620]
1200 [650]
Samples
1
2
3
5
7.1.2.2 In addition, a hardness test shall be performed by the manufacturer in accordance with 7.1.5 on
one sample nut selected from each nominal diameter and
series from each grade and heat number following completion of all production heat treatments.
7.1.3 Number of Tests, Grades 2HM and 7M:
7.1.3.1 The maximum hardness of Grade 2HM
and 7M shall be 235 HB or 99 HRB. Product which has
been 100% tested and found acceptable shall have a line
under the M.
Nuts machined from bar heat treated in accordance with

this specification need not be reheat-treated. For Grade
2HM and 7M nuts, a final stress relief shall be done at
or above the minimum tempering temperature after all
forming, machining, and tapping operations. This final
stress relief may be the tempering operation.
7.1.3.2 In addition, 7.1.2.2 shall be met.

7.1.4 Number of Tests, All Types of Grade 8 Tests
on the number of sample nuts in accordance with 7.1.2.1
shall be performed by the manufacturer.
6.4.1 Grade 6 and 6F nuts shall be tempered for a

minimum of 1 h at the temperature.
7.1.5 Test 2 In addition to the testing required by

7.1.2.1 the manufacturer shall also perform hardness tests
on sample nuts after the following test heat treatment.
After completion of all production heat treatments heat the
specimen nuts to the temperatures indicated below for 24
h, then slow cool. Test at room temperature.
6.5 Grades 8, 8C, 8M, 8T, 8F, 8P, 8N, 8MN, 8R, 8S,
8LN, 8MLN, 8MLCuN, and 9C nuts shall be hot or cold
forged, or shall be machined from hot-forged, hot-rolled
or cold-drawn bars.
6.6 Grades 8A, 8CA, 8MA, 8TA, 8FA, 8PA, 8NA,
8MNA, 8RA, 8SA, 8LNA, 8MLNA, 8MLCuNA, and 9CA
nuts shall be hot- or cold-forged or shall be machined from
hot-forged, hot-rolled, or cold-drawn bars and the nuts
shall subsequently be carbide-solution treated by heating
them for a sufficient time at a temperature to dissolve
chromium carbides followed by cooling at a rate sufficient
to prevent reprecipitation of the carbides.
Grade
1
2, 2H, 2HM
3, 4, 7, 7M
16
Temperature,
F [C]
850
1000
1100
1200
[455]
[540]
[590]
[650]
7.1.5.1 Special Requirement, Grades 2HM and

7M Preparation of Grades 2HM and 7M nuts for hardness test and the hardness test itself shall be performed
with consideration to (1) protect legibility of markings; (2)
minimize exterior dimensional changes; and (3) maintain
thread fit.
6.7 Chemical Composition The material shall conform to the requirements for chemical composition as specified in Table 1.
7.
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Mechanical Requirements
7.1 Hardness Test:
7.2 Proof Load Test:

7.2.1 Requirements All nuts shall be capable of
withstanding the proof loads specified in Table 3 and Table
4. However, nuts manufactured to dimensions and configurations other than those covered by ANSI B 1.1, ANSI
B 1.13M, ANSI B 18.2.2, and B 18.2.4.6M are not subject
to the proof load test.
7.1.1 Requirements:
7.1.1.1 All nuts shall be capable of meeting the
hardness requirements specified in Table 2.
7.1.1.2 Sample nuts of Grades 1, 2, 2H, 2HM, 3,
4, 7, 7M, and 16 which have been given the treatment
described in 7.1.5 shall meet the minimum hardness specified in Table 2.
7.2.2 Number of Tests:

7.2.2.1 Tests on the number of sample nuts in
accordance with 7.1.2.1 shall be performed by the manufacturer following all production heat treatments except that,
unless proof load testing or Supplementary Requirement
S1 is specified in the order, nuts which would require a
proof load in excess of 120 000 lbf or 530 kN may be
7.1.2 Number of Tests (Grades 1, 2, 2H, 3, 4, 7,

and 16 and all types of Grade 6):
7.1.2.1 Tests on the number of sample nuts in
accordance with the following table shall be performed by
the manufacturer following all production heat treatments:
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furnished on the basis of minimum hardness requirements.

Proof load testing of nuts requiring a proof load of over
120 000 lbf or 530 kN is covered in Supplementary
Requirement S4.
8.2.2 Nuts over 1 in. nominal size shall be either

UNC Series Class 2B fit or 8 UN Series Class 2B fit.
Unless otherwise specified, the 8 UN series shall be furnished. Metric nuts over M24 nominal size shall be coarse
thread series tolerance 6H.
7.2.3 Test Method The test shall be in accordance

with Annex A3, Paragraph A3.5.1, of Test Methods and
Definitions A 370.
9.
Workmanship, Finish, and Appearance

9.1 Nuts shall be free of defects and shall be good
commercial finish.
7.3 Cone Proof Load Test:

7.3.1 Requirements This test shall be performed
only when visible surface discontinuities become a matter
of issue between the manufacturer and the purchaser. The
requirements specified in Table 5 and Table 6 shall be met
for the size range 14 to 112 in. and M6 to M36. Nuts not
in this size range and all types of Grade 8 nuts are not
subject to this test. Also, nuts manufactured to dimensions
and configurations other than those covered by ANSI B 1.1,
ANSI B 1.13M, ANSI B 18.2.2, and ANSI B 18.2.4.6M are
not subject to the cone proof load test.
9.2 If visible surface imperfections in size14 through

in. and M6 through M36 and in any grade other than
Grade 8 become a matter of issue between the manufacturer
and the purchaser, the cone proof load test described in
7.3 shall be employed.
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9.3 If a scale-free bright finish is required, this shall

be specified on the purchase order.
7.3.2 Number of Tests Sample nuts in accordance

with 7.1.2.1 shall be tested by the manufacturer.
10. Retests
10.1 Provisions for retests by the purchaser and his
representative are specified in Supplementary Requirement S2.
7.3.3 Test Method The test shall consist of assembling a hardened cone (see Fig. 1) and the nut to be tested
on a hardened steel mandrel, and applying the proof load
specified in Table 5 and Table 6. The mandrel shall conform
to the requirements of Annex A3, Paragraph A3.5.1 of
Test Methods and Definitions A 370 except that the threads
shall be in accordance with ANSI B 1.1 of the appropriate
thread series, Class 3A fit or ANSI B 1.13M of the appropriate thread pitch, tolerance 4H. The hardened cone shall
be as described in Fig. 2. The lot shall be considered
acceptable if the sample nut withstands application of the
proof load without failure.
11. Certification
11.1 The producer of nuts shall furnish a certification
to the purchaser or his representative showing the results
of the chemical analysis, macroetch examination (Carbon
and Alloy Steels Only), mechanical tests, and the minimum
tempering temperature for nuts of Grades 2H, 2HM, 3, 4,
6, 6F, 7, and 7M.
11.2 Certification shall also include at least the following:
8.
Dimensions
8.1 Nuts shall be hexagonal in shape, and in accordance
with the dimensions for the hex or heavy hex series, as
required, by ANSI B 18.2.2 and ANSI B 18.2.4.6M. Unless
otherwise specified, the American National Standard
Heavy Hex Series shall be used and nuts shall be either
double chamfered or have a machined or forged washer
face, at the option of the manufacturer, and, conform to
the angularity requirements of ANSI B 18.2.2 and ANSI
B 18.2.4.6M.
11.2.1 A statement that the fasteners were manufactured, sampled, tested and inspected in accordance with
the specification and any supplementary requirements or
other requirements designated in the purchase order or
contract and was found to meet those requirements.
11.2.2 The specification number, year date, and identification symbol.
12. Product Marking

12.1 All nuts shall bear the manufacturers identification mark.
8.2 Unless otherwise specified, threads shall be in

accordance with ANSI B 1.1 or ANSI B 1.13M, and shall
be gaged in accordance with ANSI B 1.2 and ANSI B
1.13M as described in 8.2.1 and 8.2.2.
12.2 Nuts shall be legibly marked on one face to indicate the grade and process of the manufacturer, as presented
in Table 7. Marking of wrench flats or bearing surfaces is
not permitted unless agreed upon between manufacturer
and purchaser. Nuts coated with zinc shall have an asterisk
8.2.1 Nuts up to and including 1 in. nominal size

shall be UNC Series Class 2B fit. Metric nuts up to and
including M24 nominal size shall be coarse thread series
tolerance 6H.
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(*) marked after the grade symbol. Nuts coated with cadmium shall have a plus sign (+) marked after the grade
symbol.
been determined to meet the requirements of this specification.
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12.3 For purposes of identification marking, the manufacturer is considered the organization that certifies the
fastener was manufactured, sampled, tested, and inspected
in accordance with the specification and the results have
13.
Keywords
13.1 bolting; chemical analysis; coated; marking on fasteners; plated
FIG. 1 APPLICATION OF HARDENED STEEL CONE TO TESTING OF NUTS
FIG. 2 HARDENED STEEL CONE
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Type 303
Type 303 Se
Type 305
with restricted
carbon
Type 304N
Type 304LN
Type 316N
8F, 8FA
8F, 8FA
8P, 8PA
8N, 8NA
8LN, 8LNA
8MN,
8MNA
Type 316
Type 321
Type 4140/
4142/
4145,
4140H,
4142H,
4145H
Type 304
Type 347
...
Carbon,
molybdenum
Type 501
Type 410
Type 416
Type 416 Se
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.25
1.25
S30451 0.08
S30453 0.030
S31651 0.08
S30500 0.08
S30300 0.15
S30323 0.15
S31600 0.08
S32100 0.08
2.00
2.00
2.00
2.00
2.00
2.00
2.00
2.00
2.00
2.00
0.370.49 0.651.10
0.10 min
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.045
0.045
0.045
0.045
0.20
0.20
0.045
0.045
0.045
0.045
0.035
0.040
0.040
0.060
0.060
0.035
0.040
0.040
0.030
0.030
0.030
0.030
0.15 min
0.06
0.030
0.030
0.030
0.030
0.04
0.030
0.030
0.15 min
0.060
0.040
0.050
0.050
Manganese, Phosphorus, Sulfur, %

%
%
[Note (4)]
0.400.50 0.700.90
0.15 min
0.40 min
Carbon,
%
S30400 0.08
S34700 0.08
...
...
S41000
S41600
S41623
...
...
UNS
Number
Carbon
Carbon
Material
8M, 8MA
8T, 8TA
8, 8A
8C, 8CA
7, 7M
3
6
6F
6F
1
2, 2HM,
and 2H
4
Grade
Symbol
...
...
Chromium,
%
4.06.0
11.513.5
12.014.0
12.014.0
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
Nickel,
%
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
18.020.0 8.011.0
18.020.0 8.011.0
16.018.0 10.013.0
17.019.0 11.013.0
17.019.0 8.010.0
17.019.0 8.010.0
16.018.0 10.014.0
17.019.0 9.012.0
18.020.0 8.011.0
17.019.0 9.012.0
0.150.35 0.751.20 . . .
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
0.150.35 . . .
0.40
0.40
Silicon,
%
...
...
2.003.00
...
...
...
2.003.00
...
...
...
0.150.25
0.400.65
...
...
...
0.200.30
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
5
(C+N)
min
0.70 max
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
10
carbon
content,
min
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
Selenium
0.15 min
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
Selenium
0.15 min
...
...
...
...
Other
Elements,
%
0.100.16 . . .
0.100.16 . . .
0.100.16 . . .
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
Columbium
and
Molybdenum, Titanium, Tantalum, Nitrogen,
%
%
%
%
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CHEMICAL REQUIREMENTS [NOTES (1), (2), AND (3)]
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NO8367 0.030
...
2.00
7.09.0
1.00
4.06.0
2.00
0.035
0.040
0.060
0.030
0.045
0.045
0.040
0.030
0.030
0.010
0.030
0.030
Manganese, Phosphorus, Sulfur, %

%
%
[Note (4)]
0.360.47 0.450.70
S21800 0.10
S31254 0.020
...
...
...
S20910 0.06
XM19
Chromium
Molybdenum
Vanadium
S31653 0.030
Carbon,
%
Type 316N
Material
UNS
Number
Nickel,
%
20.022.0 23.525.5
16.018.0 8.09.0
19.520.5 17.518.5
20.523.5 11.513.5
16.018.0 10.013.0
Chromium,
%
0.150.35 0.801.15 . . .
1.00
3.54.5
0.80
1.00
1.00
Silicon,
%
0.500.65
6.07.0
...
6.06.5
1.503.00
2.003.00
...
...
...
...
...
...
0.010.16 . . .
Other
Elements,
%
0.100.30 0.200.40 Vanadium,

0.100.30
...
0.080.18 . . .
...
0.180.22 Copper,
0.501.00
...
0.180.25 Copper
0.75
...
...
Vanadium
0.250.35
Aluminum
[Note (3)]
0.015
...
Columbium
and
Molybdenum, Titanium, Tantalum, Nitrogen,
%
%
%
%
NOTES:
(1) The intentional addition of Bi, Se, Te, and Pb is not permitted except for Grades 6F, 8F, and 8FA, in which Se is specified and required.
(2) Total aluminum, soluble and insoluble.
(3) Maximum, unless minimum or range is indicated.
(4) Because of the degree to which sulfur segregates, product analysis for sulfur over 0.060% max is not technologically appropriate.
(5) As described in Specification A 276.
16
8MLN,
8MLNA
8R, 8RA
[Note (5)]
8S, 8SA
8MLCuN,
8MLCuNA
9C, 9CA
Grade
Symbol
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CHEMICAL REQUIREMENTS [NOTES (1), (2), AND (3)] (CONTD)

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TABLE 2
HARDNESS REQUIREMENTS
Sample Nut After Treatment
As in 7.1.5
Completed Nuts
Rockwell Hardness
Grade and Type
1
2
2H
To 112 in. or M36, incl
Over 112 in. or M36
2HM and 7M
3, 4, 7, and 16
6 and 6F
8, 8C, 8M, 8T, 8F, 8P, 8N,
8MN, 8LN, 8MLN, 8MLCuN, and 9C
8A, 8CA, 8MA, 8TA,
8FA, 8PA, 8NA, 8MNA,
8LNA, 8MLNA, and 8MLCuNA
8R, 8RA, 8S, and 8SA
9C, 9CA
B Scale
Brinell
Hardness,
min
Rockwell
Hardness B
Scale, min
...
...
24 to 38
24 to 38
38 max
22 max
24 to 38
20 to 28
...
70 min
84 min
...
...
95 min
...
...
...
60 to 105
121
159
179
179
147
159
201
...
...
70
84
89
89
79
84
94
...
...
126 to 192
...
60 to 90
...
...
183 to 271
126 to 192
B 88 to C 25
...
...
60 to 90
...
...
...
...
Brinell Hardness
121
159
248
248
212
159
248
228
126
min
to 352
to 352
to 352
to 352
to 237
to 352
to 271
to 300
C Scale
300

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TABLE 3
PROOF LOAD USING THREADED MANDREL INCH SERIES
Proof Load, lbf [Note (1)]
Nominal
Size, in.
1
Threads
per Inch
Grade 1
Stress
Area,
in.2
Heavy Hex
[Note (2)]
Grades 2, 2HM, 6, 6F, 7M
Hex
[Note (3)]
Heavy Hex
[Note (4)]
Hex
[Note (5)]
Grades 2H, 3, 4, 7, 16
Heavy Hex
[Note (6)]
Hex
[Note (7)]
4
16
3
8
7
16
1
2
20
18
16
14
13
0.0316
0.0524
0.0774
0.1063
0.1419
4
6
10
13
18
130
810
080
820
450
3
6
9
12
17
820
290
300
760
030
4
7
11
15
21
770
860
620
940
280
4
7
10
14
19
300
070
460
350
160
5
9
13
18
24
570
170
560
600
830
4
7
11
15
21
770
860
620
940
280
16
8
3
4
7
8
1
12
11
10
9
8
0.182
0.226
0.334
0.462
0.606
23
29
43
60
78
660
380
420
060
780
21
27
40
55
72
840
120
080
440
720
27
33
50
69
90
300
900
100
300
900
24
30
45
62
81
570
510
090
370
810
31
39
58
80
106
850
550
450
850
000
27
33
50
69
90
300
900
100
300
900
118
114
138
112
8
8
8
8
0.790
1.000
1.233
1.492
102
130
160
194
700
000
200
000
94
120
148
170
800
000
000
040
118
150
185
223
500
000
000
800
106
135
166
201
700
000
500
400
138
175
215
261
200
000
800
100
118
150
185
223
500
000
000
800
All Types of Grades 8, 9C, and 9CA

Nominal
Size, in.
1
Threads
per Inch
Stress
Area, in.2
Heavy Hex
[Note (8)]
Hex
[Note (9)]
4
16
3
8
7
16
1
2
20
18
16
14
13
0.0316
0.0524
0.0774
0.1063
0.1419
2
4
6
8
11
540
190
200
500
350
2
3
5
7
10
380
930
810
970
640
16
8
3
4
7
8
1
12
11
10
9
8
0.182
0.226
0.334
0.462
0.606
14
18
26
36
48
560
080
720
960
480
13
16
25
34
45
650
950
050
650
450
118
114
138
112
8
8
8
8
0.790
1.000
1.233
1.492
63
80
98
119
200
000
640
360
59
75
92
111
250
000
450
900
GENERAL NOTE: Proof loads are not design loads.

NOTES:
(1) See limit for proof load test in 7.2.2.1. The proof load for jam nuts shall be 46% of the tabulated load.
(2) Based on proof stress of 130 000 psi.
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TABLE 4
PROOF LOAD USING THREADED MANDREL METRIC
Proof Load, kNA
Nominal
Size,
mm
Thread
Pitch
Stress
Area mm2
Heavy Hex
M6
M8
M10
M12
M14
M16
M20
M22
M24
M27
M30
M36
1.0
1.25
1.50
1.75
2.0
2.0
2.5
2.5
3.0
3.0
3.5
4.0
20.1
36.6
58.0
84.3
115.0
157.0
245.0
303.0
353.0
459.0
561.0
817.0
18.0
32.8
51.9
75.5
102.9
140.5
219.3
271.2
315.9
411.0
502.1
731.2
Grade 1
B

C
Hex
Heavy Hex
16.6
30.2
47.9
69.5
94.9
129.5
202.1
249.9
291.2
378.7
462.8
674.0
20.8
37.9
60.0
87.3
119.0
162.5
253.6
313.6
365.4
475.1
580.6
845.6
Grades 2H, 3, 4, 7, 16
Hex
Heavy HexF
HexG
18.7
34.0
53.9
78.4
107.0
146.0
227.8
281.8
328.3
426.9
521.7
759.8
29.2
44.1
69.9
101.6
138.6
189.2
295.2
365.1
425.4
553.4
676.0
984.5
20.8
37.9
60.0
87.3
119.0
162.5
253.6
313.6
365.4
475.1
580.6
845.6
All Types of Grades 8, 9C, and 9CA

Nominal Size, mm
Thread Pitch
Stress Area, mm
M6
M8
M10
M12
M14
M16
M20
M22
M24
M27
M30
M36
1.0
1.25
1.50
1.75
2.0
2.0
2.5
2.5
3.0
3.0
3.5
4.0
20.1
36.6
58.0
84.3
115.0
157.0
245.0
303.0
353.0
459.0
561.0
817.0
Heavy HexH
HexI
11.1
20.1
31.9
46.4
63.3
86.4
134.8
166.7
194.2
252.5
308.6
449.4
10.4
18.8
29.9
43.4
59.2
80.9
126.2
156.0
181.8
236.4
288.9
420.8
NOTE 1 Proof loads are not design loads.

A
See limit for proof load test in 7.2.2.1. The proof load for jam nuts shall be 46% of the tabulated load.
Based on proof stress of 895 MPa.
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
B
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TABLE 5
PROOF LOAD USING 120 HARDENED STEEL CONE INCH [NOTE (1)]
Proof Load, lbf
Grade 1
Nominal
Size, in.
Threads
per Inch
4
16
3
8
7
16
1
2
9
16
5
8
3
4
7
8
1
118
114
138
112
20
18
16
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
8
8
8
8
Stress Area,
in.2
0.0318
0.0524
0.0774
0.1063
0.1419
0.182
0.226
0.334
0.462
0.606
0.790
1.000
1.233
1.492
Heavy Hex
[Note (2)]
3
6
8
12
15
19
23
33
44
55
68
81
94
106
800
150
950
000
700
650
900
650
300
150
000
250
250
700
Hex
[Note (3)]
3
5
8
11
14
18
22
31
40
50
62
75
86
98
550
700
250
100
500
150
050
050
900
900
800
000
950
500
Heavy Hex
[Note (4)]
4
7
10
13
18
22
27
38
51
63
78
93
108
123
400
100
300
850
100
700
550
850
100
650
500
750
750
100
Hex
[Note (5)]
4
6
9
12
16
20
24
34
46
57
70
84
97
110
000
400
300
450
300
400
800
950
600
300
650
400
800
800
Grades 2H, 3, 4, 7, 16
Heavy Hex
[Note (6)]
5
8
12
16
21
26
32
45
59
74
91
109
126
143
150
300
000
150
100
500
150
300
650
250
600
350
850
600
Hex
[Note (4)]
4
7
10
13
18
22
27
38
51
63
78
93
108
123
400
100
300
850
100
700
550
850
100
650
500
750
750
100
NOTES:
(1) Based upon the following equation (this equation cannot be used for extrapolating values beyond the size ranges listed in this table):
CPL p (1 0.30D) f As
where:
CPL
D
f
As
n
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
Based
Based
Based
Based
Based
p
p
p
p
p
on
on
on
on
on
cone stripping proof load lbf

nominal diameter of nut, in.
minimum proof stress of nut, psi; see Notes (2), (3), (4), (5), and (6)
tensile stress area of nut, in.2 p 0.7854 [D 0.9743/n]2, and
threads per inch
proof
proof
proof
proof
proof
stress
stress
stress
stress
stress
of
of
of
of
of
130
120
150
135
175
000
000
000
000
000
psi.
psi.
psi.
psi.
psi.
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TABLE 6
PROOF LOAD USING 120 HARDENED STEEL CONE METRICA
Proof Load, kN
Nominal
Size,
mm
Thread
Pitch
Stress
Area mm2
Heavy Hex
M6
M8
M10
M12
M14
M16
M20
M22
M24
M27
M30
M36
1.0
1.25
1.50
1.75
2.0
2.0
2.5
2.5
3.0
3.0
3.5
4.0
20.1
36.6
58.0
84.3
115.0
157.0
245.0
303.0
353.0
459.0
561.0
817.0
16.9
29.6
45.7
64.6
85.6
113.5
166.6
199.6
224.9
277.7
321.3
415.3
Grade 1
B

C
Hex
Heavy Hex
15.4
27.3
42.1
59.5
78.9
104.7
153.6
183.9
207.4
256.0
296.2
382.8
19.3
34.2
52.8
74.7
99.0
131.2
192.7
230.8
260.1
321.1
371.6
480.3
Grades 2H, 3, 4, 7, 16
Hex
Heavy HexF
HexD
17.3
30.8
47.5
67.1
88.9
118.0
173.2
207.4
233.7
288.6
334.0
431.6
22.5
39.9
61.5
86.9
115.3
152.9
224.4
268.7
302.9
373.9
432.6
559.2
19.3
34.2
52.8
74.7
99.0
131.2
192.7
230.8
260.1
321.1
371.6
480.3
Based upon the following equation (this equation cannot be used for extrapolating values beyond the size ranges listed in this table):
CPL p (1 0.012D) f As 0.001

where:
CPL
D
f
As
n
p
p
p
p
p
cone stripping proof load lbf [kN]

nominal diameter of nut, in. [mm]
minimum proof stress of nut, psi [MPa]; see footnotes B, C, D, E, and F
tensile stress area of nut, mm2 p 0.7854 [D 0.9382P]2, and
thread pitch, mm

D
E
F
C
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TABLE 7
MARKING OF NUTS
Grade and
Type
1
2
2H [Note (1)]
2HM [Note (1)]
3
4
4L [Note (2)]
6
6F
7
7L [Note (2)]
7M [Note (1)]
8
8C
8M
8T
8F
8P
8N
8MN
8R
8S
8LN
8MLN
8MLCuN
9C
16
Nuts Hot- Nuts Machined Nuts Manufactured

Forged or
from Bar
in Accordance
Cold-Punched
Stock
with 6.6
1
2
2H
2HM
3
4
4L
6
6F
7
7L
7M
8
8C
8M
8T
8F
8P
8N
8MN
8R
8S
8LN
8MLN
8MLCuN
9C
16
1B
2B
2HB
2HMB
3B
4B
4BL
6B
6FB
7B
7BL
7MB
8B
8CB
8MB
8TB
8FB
8PB
8NB
8MNB
8RB
8SB
8LNB
8MLNB
8MLCuNB
9CB
16B
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
8A
8CA
8MA
8TA
8FA
8PA
8NA
8MNA
8RA
8SA
8LNA
8MLNA
8MLCuNA
9CA
NOTES:
(1) The letters H and M indicate heat-treated nuts (see Section 6).
(2) See Supplementary Requirement S3.
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TABLE 8
PROOF LOAD TESTING OF STRAIN HARDENED NUTS USING THREADED MANDREL INCH SERIES
Nominal
Size, in.
Threads
per in.
Stress
Area,
in.2
Grade 8M
(strain hardened)
Grade 8M
(strain hardened)
All Other Types

of Grade 8
(strain hardened)
All Other Types

of Grade 8
(strain hardened)
Heavy Hex
[Note (2)]
Hex
[Note (3)]
Heavy Hex
[Note (4)]
Hex [Note (2)]
4
16
3
8
7
16
1
2
20
18
16
14
13
0.0316
0.0523
0.0774
0.1063
0.1419
3
5
8
11
15
480
760
510
690
610
3
5
7
10
14
160
240
740
630
190
3
6
9
13
17
950
550
675
290
740
3
5
8
11
15
480
760
510
690
610
16
8
3
4
7
8
1
12
11
10
9
8
0.182
0.226
0.334
0.462
0.606
20
24
36
46
60
020
860
740
200
600
18
22
33
41
54
200
600
400
580
540
22
28
41
53
69
750
250
750
130
690
20
24
36
46
60
020
860
740
200
600
118
114
138
112
8
8
8
8
0.790
1.000
1.233
1.492
75
95
110
134
050
000
970
280
67
85
98
119
150
000
640
360
82
105
123
149
950
000
300
200
75
95
110
134
050
000
970
280
GENERAL NOTE: Proof loads are not design loads.

NOTES:
(1) The proof load for jam nuts shall be 46% of the tabulated value.
(2) Based on proof stress of 110 000 psi up to 34 in.; 100 000 psi 78 to 1 in.; 95 000 psi 118 to 114 in.; 90 000 psi 138 to 112 in.
TABLE 9
PROOF LOAD TESTING OF STRAIN HARDENED NUTS USING THREADED MANDREL METRIC
Proof Load, kNA
Nominal
Size,
mm
M6
M8
M10
M12
M14
M16
M20
M22
M24
M27
M30
M36
Thread
Pitch
1.0
1.25
1.50
1.75
2.0
2.0
2.5
2.5
3.0
3.0
3.5
4.0
Stress
Area, mm2
20.1
36.6
58.0
84.3
115.0
157.0
245.0
303.0
353.0
459.0
561.0
817.0
Grade 8M
(strain hardened)
Grade 8M
(strain hardened)
All Other Types

of Grade 8
(strain hardened)
All Other Types

of Grade 8
(strain hardened)
Heavy HexB
HexC
Heavy HexD
HexB
15.3
27.8
44.1
64.1
87.4
119.3
186.2
209.0
243.5
300.6
367.5
506.5
13.9
25.3
40.0
58.2
79.4
108.3
169.0
187.9
218.9
268.5
328.2
449.4
17.3
31.3
49.9
72.5
98.9
135.0
210.9
240.9
280.6
332.7
406.7
563.7
15.3
27.8
44.1
64.1
87.4
119.3
186.2
209.0
243.5
300.6
367.5
506.5
NOTE 1 Proof loads are not design loads.

A
The proof load for jam nuts shall be 46% of the tabulated value.
Based on proof stress of 760 MPa up to M20 mm; 690 MPa M22 to M24 mm; 655 MPa M27 to M30; and 620 MPa for M36.
C
Based on proof stress of 690 MPa up to M20 mm; 620 MPa M22 to M24 mm; 585 MPa M27 to M30; and 550 MPa for M36.
D
Based on proof stress of 860 MPa up to M20 mm; 795 MPa M22 to M24 mm; 725 MPa M27 to M30 mm; and 690 MPa for M36.
B
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TABLE 10
PROOF LOAD FOR LARGE HEAVY HEX NUTS INCH [NOTE (1)]
Nominal
Size, in.
Threads
per in.
Stress Area,
in.2
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
1.78
2.08
2.41
2.77
3.56
4.44
5.43
158
134
178
2
214
212
234
Grade 1 Heavy Hex

231
270
313
360
462
577
705
400
400
300
100
800
200
900
Grades 2, 6, 6F
Heavy Hex
267
312
361
415
534
666
814
Grades 2H, 3, 4, 7, 16
Heavy Hex
000
000
500
500
000
000
500
311
364
421
484
623
777
950
500
000
800
800
000
000
250
NOTES:
(1) ANSI B18.2.2 in the size range over 112 in. provides dimensions only for heavy hex nuts. Refer to 7.3.1.
(2) Proof loads for nuts of larger dimensions or other thread series may be calculated by multiplying the thread stress area times the proof stress
in the notes to Table 3 or Table 8. The proof load for jam nuts shall be 46% of the tabulated load.
TABLE 11
PROOF LOAD FOR LARGE HEAVY HEX NUTS METRICA
Proof Load, kNB
Nominal
Size, mm
Thread
Pitch
Stress
Area, mm2
Grade 1
Heavy Hex
Grades 2, 6, 6F
Heavy Hex
Grades 2H, 3, 4, 7, 16
Heavy Hex
M42
M48
M56
M64
M72
4.5
5
5.5
6
6
1120
1470
2030
2680
3460
1002.4
1315.7
1816.9
2398.6
3096.7
1159.2
1521.4
2101.0
2773.8
3581.1
1771.4
1771.4
2446.2
3229.4
4169.3
ANSI B18.2.4.6M in the size range over M36 provides dimensions only for heavy hex nuts. Refer to 7.3.1.
Proof loads for nuts of larger dimensions or other thread series may be calculated by multiplying the thread stress area times the proof
stress in the notes to Table 3 or Table 8. The proof load for jam nuts shall be 46% of the tabulated load.
B
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SUPPLEMENTARY REQUIREMENTS
One or more of the following supplementary requirements shall be applied only when
specified by the purchaser in the inquiry, contract, or order. Details of these supplementary
requirements shall be agreed upon in writing by the manufacturer and purchaser. Supplementary requirements shall in no way negate any requirement of the specification itself.
S1. Strain-Hardened Austenitic Steel Nuts

S1.1 Strain hardened Grades 8, 8C, 8T, 8M, 8F, 8P,
8N, or 8MN nuts may be specified. When Supplementary
Requirement S1 is invoked in the order, nuts shall be
machined from cold drawn bars or shall be cold forged to
shape. No subsequent heat treatment shall be performed
on the nuts. Nuts made in accordance with this requirement
shall be proof load tested in accordance with 7.2.2.1 and
shall withstand the proof load specified in Table 8 and
Table 9. For nuts requiring proof loads over 120 000 lbf
or 530 kN, Supplementary Requirement S4 is invoked.
The hardness limits of Table 2 do not apply to strain
hardened nuts. Nuts made in accordance with this requirement shall be marked with the Grade symbol underlined.
which the test is to apply. Full-size impact specimens cannot be obtained if the bar stock is smaller than 58 in. in
diameter or 16M in diameter.
S2.
S5. Control of Product by Heat Number

S5.1 When control of nuts by actual heat analysis is
required and this supplementary requirement is specified,
the manufacturer shall identify the completed nuts in each
shipment by the actual heat number. When this supplementary requirement is specified, a certificate including the
results of the actual production tests of each test lot together
with the heat chemical analysis shall be furnished by the
manufacturer.
S3.2 An L shall be added to the marking, as shown

in Table 7, for nuts so tested.
S4. Proof Load Tests of Large Nuts
S4.1 Proof load testing of nuts requiring proof loads
of over 120 000 lbf or 530 kN may be required. When
specified, the test is to be performed in accordance with
7.2 to the loads required by Table 10 and Table 11. The
maximum load will be based entirely on the equipment
available.
Retests by Purchasers Representative

S2.1 The purchasers representative may select two
nuts per keg (200-lb unit [90-kg]) for sizes 58 in.and M16
and smaller, one nut per keg for sizes over 58 in. and M16
up to and including 112 in. and M36, and one nut per every
two kegs for sizes larger than 112 in. and M36, which shall
be subjected to the tests specified in Section 7.
S3.
Low-Temperature Requirements for Grade 4 or

Grade 7 Nuts
S3.1 When low-temperature requirements are specified
for Grade 4 or Grade 7 nuts, the Charpy test procedures and
requirements as defined in Specification A 320/A 320M for
Grade L7 shall apply. Depending on the size of nuts, separate test samples of the same heat may be required and
shall be processed through heat treatment with the nuts for
S6.
Grain Size Requirements for Non H Grade

Austenitic Steels Used Above 1000F
S6.1 For design metal temperatures above 1000F
[540C], the material shall have a grain size of No. 7 or
coarser as determined in accordance with Test Methods
E 112. The grain size so determined shall be reported on
the Certificate of Test.
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APPENDICES
(Nonmandatory Information)
the greater the penetration of strain hardening. Thus, the

mechanical properties of a given strain hardened fastener
are dependent not just on the alloy, but also on the size of
bar from which it is machined.
X1. STRAIN HARDENING OF AUSTENITIC

STEELS
X1.1 Strain hardening is the increase in strength and
hardness that results from plastic deformation below the
recrystallization temperature (cold work). This effect is
produced in austenitic stainless steels by reducing oversized bars to the desired final size by cold drawing or other
process. The degree of strain hardening achievable in any
alloy is limited by its strain hardening characteristics. In
addition, the amount of strain hardening that can be produced is further limited by the variables of the process,
such as the total amount of cross-section reduction, die
angle and bar size. In large diameter bars, for example,
plastic deformation will occur principally in the outer
regions of the bar, so that the increased strength and hardness due to strain hardening is achieved predominantly
near the surface of the bar. That is, the smaller the bar,
X2. COATINGS AND APPLICATION LIMITS

X2.1 Use of coated fasteners at temperatures above
approximately one-half the melting point (Fahrenheit or
Celsius) of the coating is not recommended unless consideration is given to the potential for liquid and solid metal
embrittlement, or both. The melting point of elemental zinc
is approximately 780F [415C]. Therefore, application of
zinc coated fasteners should be limited to temperatures
less than 390F [210C]. The melting point of cadmium
is approximately 600F [320C]. Therefore, application of
cadmium coated fasteners should be limited to temperatures less than 300F [160C].
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2007 SECTION II, PART A

SPECIFICATION FOR CARBON AND ALLOY STEEL

1.1 This specification covers a variety of carbon, alloy,

1.4 This specification is expressed in both inch-pound

2.2 American National Standards:

3.1.1 Austenitic Grades All grades with a prefix

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B 633, or other specifications as agreed upon by the purchaser and manufacturer.

3.1.3.2 When Supplementary Requirement S5 is

4.2.3 Requirements for selective plating or coating

4.2.2 Requirements for coating thickness and local

4.2.4 Requirements for hydrogen embrittlement

3.1.4 For Grade 8 Nuts Variations within the grade

6.1.1 Electric-furnace (with separate degassing and

4.1.1 Specification designation, year date, and grade,

6.1.3 Either of the above followed by electroslag

4.1.2 Quantity, number of pieces,

6.2 The steel producer shall exercise adequate control

4.1.3 Dimensions (see Section 8),

6.3 Grades 1 and 2 nuts shall be hot or cold forged,

4.1.5 Supplementary Requirements, if any.

6.3.1 All Grade 1 and 2 nuts made by cold forging

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grades shall be reheated above the critical range of the

Nuts machined from bar heat treated in accordance with

7.1.3.2 In addition, 7.1.2.2 shall be met.

6.4.1 Grade 6 and 6F nuts shall be tempered for a

7.1.5 Test 2 In addition to the testing required by

7.1.5.1 Special Requirement, Grades 2HM and

7.2 Proof Load Test:

7.2.2 Number of Tests:

7.1.2 Number of Tests (Grades 1, 2, 2H, 3, 4, 7,

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furnished on the basis of minimum hardness requirements.

8.2.2 Nuts over 1 in. nominal size shall be either

7.2.3 Test Method The test shall be in accordance

Workmanship, Finish, and Appearance

7.3 Cone Proof Load Test:

9.2 If visible surface imperfections in size14 through

9.3 If a scale-free bright finish is required, this shall

7.3.2 Number of Tests Sample nuts in accordance

12. Product Marking

8.2 Unless otherwise specified, threads shall be in

8.2.1 Nuts up to and including 1 in. nominal size

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been determined to meet the requirements of this specification.

13.1 bolting; chemical analysis; coated; marking on fasteners; plated

FIG. 1 APPLICATION OF HARDENED STEEL CONE TO TESTING OF NUTS

FIG. 2 HARDENED STEEL CONE

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Manganese, Phosphorus, Sulfur, %

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Manganese, Phosphorus, Sulfur, %

0.100.30 0.200.40 Vanadium,

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