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04 November 2012

Basic Facts About The ASTM A193 Bolt You Must Know

By Edward White


Bolts come in many different specifications, each having its own structural composition and capability that make it a great fit for specific purposes as well as conditions. The American Society for Testing and Materials or ASTM is the international institution which sets standards for the quality of these bolting materials. The ASTM serves as the bible of all material manufacturers, referring to these standards for the specifications of every bolt and nut they create.

One such ASTM bolt specification is the A193 bolt, a specification of alloy steel and stainless steel, which is used best for high-pressure and high-temperature works. There are also lots of other ASTM bolting specifications aside from this, and it also pays to identify the difference.

The A320 has similar structural composition as the A193, but the former is designed for use in cold temperatures, while the A307 is made from carbon steel. The A325, on the other hand, is a steel structural bolt, in contrast with the tempered and quenched alloy bolts and studs of the A354. The A449, on the other hand, is of the same composition as the A354, and is a general-use bolt specification. Lastly, the structural bolt A490 is heat-treated and is crafted from alloy steel.

What then are some of the best possible uses for the A193? The A193 is used frequently in petroleum as well as chemical construction. Its fasteners, on the other hand, are used in flanges, valves, fitting, and pressure vessels. General processes which involve the use of the A193 will require eight threads per inch for all diameters bigger than one inch.

The A193 also comes in varied grades, including the A193 B7 Stud, the B8 (which comes in Class 1 as well as Class 2 stainless steel), and finally, the B8M. The A193 B7 has an alloy steel composition. It also comes in three size groups: 2-1/2, 2-5/8-4, and 4-1/8-7. In ideal conditions, these materials come in the form of Xylon coated bolts and nuts, which makes them one of the best general use tools one can use today for their excellent capability to resist extreme temperatures and highly corrosive environments as well as their distinct structural makeup.




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