ASTM A354-17e2
Standard Specification for Quenched and Tempered Alloy Steel Bolts, Studs, and Other Externally Threaded Fasteners

Standard No.

ASTM A354-17e2

Release Date

2017

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

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ASTM A354-17e2

Scope

1.1 This specification2 covers the chemical and mechanical requirements of quenched and tempered alloy steel bolts, studs, and other externally threaded fasteners 4 in. and under in diameter for application at normal atmospheric temperatures, where high strength is required and for limited application at elevated temperature (Note 1). Any alloy steel capable of meeting the mechanical and chemical properties set forth in this specification may be used. NOTE 1—For bolts, studs, or other externally threaded fasteners, to be used at elevated temperatures, refer to Specification A193/A193M. 1.2 Two strength levels are covered, designated Grades BC and BD. Selection will depend upon design and the stresses and service for which the product is to be used. NOTE 2—Quenched and tempered alloy steel bolts for structural steel joints up through 11⁄2 in. in diameter are covered in Specification F3125/F3125M. For fastener diameter sizes above 1 1⁄2 in., Grade BC may be considered for structural steel bolting where tensile strength above 120 ksi is necessary and Grade BD may be considered for structural steel bolting where tensile strength above 150 ksi is necessary. In this event, additional requirements of Specification F3125/F3125M, such as head size, lubricant, and magnetic particle inspection, should be carefully considered. 1.3 Nuts are covered in Specification A563. Unless otherwise specified, the grade and style of nut for each grade of fastener shall be as follows: Grade of Fastener and Surface Finish Nut Grade and StyleA BC, plain (or with a coating of insufficient thickness to require over-tapped nuts) C, heavy hex BC, zinc-coated (or with a coating thickness requiring over-tapped nuts) DH, heavy hex BD, all finishes DH, heavy hex A Nuts of other grades and styles having specified proof load stresses (Specification A563, Table 3) greater than the specified grade and style of nut are suitable. 1.4 Optional supplementary requirements are provided at the end of this standard. 1.5 Terms used in this specification are defined in Terminology F1789 unless otherwise defined herein. 1.6 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard. 1.7 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

ASTM A354-17e2 Referenced Document

• ASTM A193/A193M Standard Specification for Alloy-Steel and Stainless Steel Bolting Materials for High-Temperature Service
• ASTM A563 Standard Specification for Carbon and Alloy Steel Nuts*， 2024-04-21 Update
• ASTM A751 Standard Test Methods, Practices, and Terminology for Chemical Analysis of Steel Products
• ASTM B695 Standard Specification for Coatings of Zinc Mechanically Deposited on Iron and Steel*， 2021-11-01 Update
• ASTM E1268 Standard Practice for Assessing the Degree of Banding or Orientation of Microstructures
• ASTM E1417/E1417M Standard Practice for Liquid Penetrant Testing*， 2021-09-01 Update
• ASTM E1444/E1444M Standard Practice for Magnetic Particle Testing for Aerospace*， 2022-07-01 Update
• ASTM E23 Standard Test Methods for Notched Bar Impact Testing of Metallic Materials
• ASTM E2884 Standard Guide for Eddy Current Testing of Electrically Conducting Materials Using Conformable Sensor Arrays*， 2022-06-01 Update
• ASTM E709 Standard Guide for Magnetic Particle Examination
• ASTM F1470 Standard Practice for Fastener Sampling for Specified Mechanical Properties and Performance Inspection*， 2024-01-26 Update
• ASTM F1789 Standard Terminology for F16 Mechanical Fasteners*， 2023-11-01 Update
• ASTM F2328 Standard Test Method for Determining Decarburization and Carburization in Hardened and Tempered Threaded Steel Bolts, Screws, Studs, and Nuts*， 2022-08-01 Update
• ASTM F2329/F2329M Standard Specification for Zinc Coating, Hot-Dip, Requirements for Application to Carbon and Alloy Steel Bolts, Screws, Washers, Nuts, and Special Threaded Fasteners*， 2023-11-01 Update
• ASTM F3125/F3125M Standard Specification for High Strength Structural Bolts and Assemblies, Steel and Alloy Steel, Heat Treated, Inch Dimensions 120 ksi and 150 ksi Minimum Tensile Strength, and Metric Dimensions 830 M*， 2023-11-01 Update
• ASTM F436/F436M Standard Specification for Hardened Steel Washers Inch and Metric Dimensions*， 2019-12-01 Update
• ASTM F606/F606M Standard Test Methods for Determining the Mechanical Properties of Externally and Internally Threaded Fasteners, Washers, Direct Tension Indicators, and Rivets*， 2021-06-01 Update
• ASTM F788/F788M Standard Specification for Surface Discontinuities of Bolts, Screws, and Studs, Inch and Metric Series

ASTM A354-17e2 history

• 2017 ASTM A354-17e2 Standard Specification for Quenched and Tempered Alloy Steel Bolts, Studs, and Other Externally Threaded Fasteners
• 2017 ASTM A354-17e1 Standard Specification for Quenched and Tempered Alloy Steel Bolts, Studs, and Other Externally Threaded Fasteners
• 2017 ASTM A354-17 Standard Specification for Quenched and Tempered Alloy Steel Bolts, Studs, and Other Externally Threaded Fasteners
• 2011 ASTM A354-11 Standard Specification for Quenched and Tempered Alloy Steel Bolts, Studs, and Other Externally Threaded Fasteners
• 2007 ASTM A354-07a Standard Specification for Quenched and Tempered Alloy Steel Bolts, Studs, and Other Externally Threaded Fasteners
• 2007 ASTM A354-07 Standard Specification for Quenched and Tempered Alloy Steel Bolts, Studs, and Other Externally Threaded Fasteners
• 2004 ASTM A354-04e1 Standard Specification for Quenched and Tempered Alloy Steel Bolts, Studs, and Other Externally Threaded Fasteners
• 2004 ASTM A354-04 Standard Specification for Quenched and Tempered Alloy Steel Bolts, Studs, and Other Externally Threaded Fasteners
• 2003 ASTM A354-03a Standard Specification for Quenched and Tempered Alloy Steel Bolts, Studs, and Other Externally Threaded Fasteners
• 2003 ASTM A354-03 Standard Specification for Quenched and Tempered Alloy Steel Bolts, Studs, and Other Externally Threaded Fasteners
• 2001 ASTM A354-01 Standard Specification for Quenched and Tempered Alloy Steel Bolts, Studs, and Other Externally Threaded Fasteners
• 2000 ASTM A354-00a Standard Specification for Quenched and Tempered Alloy Steel Bolts, Studs, and Other Externally Threaded Fasteners