ASTM A354
ASTM A354 is an ASTM International standard that defines chemical and mechanical properties for alloy steel bolts, screws, studs, and other externally threaded fasteners. It is officially titled: Standard Specification for Quenched and Tempered Alloy Steel Bolts, Studs, and Other Externally Threaded Fasteners.[1]
This is a standard set by the standards organization ASTM International, a voluntary standards development organizations that sets technical standards for materials, products, systems, and services.
Mechanical properties
This standard defines the properties for fasteners up to 4 inches in diameter. They are not to be used in applications where they are tensioned to more than 50% of their tensile strength. In those applications structural heavy hex bolts are to be used, as defined by ASTM A490, even though they have the same strength.[1][2]
| Head marking | Grade | Nominal size range [in] | Proof strength [ksi] | Yield strength (min) [ksi] | Tensile strength (min) [ksi] | Core hardness [Rockwell] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Grade BC | 1⁄4–2- 1⁄2 (inc.) | 105 | 109 | 125 | C26–36 |
| 2- 1⁄2–4 | 95 | 99 | 115 | C22–33 | ||
 | Grade BD | 1⁄4–2- 1⁄2 (inc.) | 120 | 130 | 150 | C33–39 |
 | 2- 1⁄2–4 | 105 | 115 | 140 | C31–39 |
Recommended nuts
The standard also specifies what nuts are recommended for use with the defined fasteners. Note that nuts of a greater strength can also be used.[1]
| Fastener grade & surface finish | Nut grade & style |
|---|---|
| BC; plain or a coating of insufficient thickness to require over-tapped nuts | C; heavy hex |
| BC; zinc-coated or a coating that requires over-tapped nuts | DH; heavy hex |
| BD; all finishes | DH; heavy hex |
References
- 1 2 3 ASTM A354 - 07a, retrieved 2009-06-20.
- ↑ "ASTM A354". Portland Bolt. Retrieved 2009-06-20..
- ↑ FastenalTechnicalReferenceGuide (PDF), retrieved 2010-05-03.