ASTM F606/F606M-21
Standard Test Methods for Determining the Mechanical Properties of Externally and Internally Threaded Fasteners, Washers, Direct Tension Indicators, and Rivets

Standard No.

ASTM F606/F606M-21

Release Date

2021

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

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ASTM F606/F606M-21

Scope

1.1 These test methods cover establishment of procedures for conducting tests to determine the mechanical properties of externally and internally threaded fasteners, washers, direct tension indicators, and rivets. 1.2 Property requirements and the applicable tests for their determination are specified in individual product standards. In those instances where the testing requirements are unique or at variance with these standard procedures, the product standard shall specify the controlling testing requirements. In the absence of any specified test requirement(s), these test methods shall apply. 1.3 These test methods describe mechanical tests for determining the following properties: Section For Externally Threaded Fasteners: 3 Product Hardness 3.1 Proof Load 3.2.1 Method 1, Length Measurement 3.2.3 Method 2, Yield Strength 3.2.4 Method 3, Uniform Hardness Axial Tension Testing of Full-Size Product 3.4 Wedge Tension Testing of Full-Size Product 3.5 Tension Testing of Machined Test Specimens 3.6 Total Extension at Fracture Test Single Sheer Test 3.7 3.8 For Internally Threaded Fasteners: 4 Product Hardness 4.1 Proof Load Test 4.2 Cone Proof Load Test 4.3 For Washers and Direct Tension Indicators: 5 Product Hardness-General Requirements 5.1 Through Hardened Washers 5.2 Carburized Washers 5.3 Stainless Steel and Nonferrous Washers 5.4 Direct Tension Indicators 5.5 Compression Load 5.6 For Rivets: 6 Product Hardness 6.1 Test for Embrittlement of Metallic-Coated Externally Threaded Fasteners 7 Test Method for Determining Decarburization and Carburization 8 1.4 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system are not necessarily exact equivalents; therefore, to ensure conformance with the standard, each system shall be used independently of the other, and values from the two systems shall not be combined. NOTE 1—The values are stated in inch-pound for inch fasteners and SI metric units for metric fasteners. 1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. 1.6 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 F606/F606M-21 Referenced Document

• ASTM A394 Standard Specification for Steel Transmission Tower Bolts, Zinc-Coated and Bare*， 2024-04-22 Update
• ASTM E10 Standard Test Method for Brinell Hardness of Metallic Materials*， 2023-08-03 Update
• ASTM E18 Standard Test Methods for Rockwell Hardness of Metallic Materials*， 2022-05-01 Update
• ASTM E384 Standard Test Method for Microindentation Hardness of Materials
• ASTM E4 Standard Practices for Force Verification of Testing Machines
• ASTM E8/E8M Standard Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials*， 2024-01-01 Update
• ASTM E83 Standard Practice for Verification and Classification of Extensometer
• ASTM E92 Standard Test Method for Vickers Hardness of Metallic Materials
• ASTM F1624 Standard Test Method for Measurement of Hydrogen Embrittlement Threshold in Steel by the Incremental Step Loading Technique
• 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 F2328M Standard Test Method for Determining Decarburization and Carburization in Hardened and Tempered Threaded Steel Bolts, Screws, Studs, and Nuts (Metric)*， 2022-08-01 Update
• ASTM F436/F436M Standard Specification for Hardened Steel Washers Inch and Metric Dimensions
• ASTM F959 Standard Specification for Compressible-Washer-Type Direct Tension Indicators for Use with Structural Fasteners

ASTM F606/F606M-21 history

• 2021 ASTM F606/F606M-21 Standard Test Methods for Determining the Mechanical Properties of Externally and Internally Threaded Fasteners, Washers, Direct Tension Indicators, and Rivets
• 2019 ASTM F606/F606M-19 Standard Test Methods for Determining the Mechanical Properties of Externally and Internally Threaded Fasteners, Washers, Direct Tension Indicators, and Rivets
• 2016 ASTM F606/F606M-16 Standard Test Methods for Determining the Mechanical Properties of Externally and Internally Threaded Fasteners, Washers, Direct Tension Indicators, and Rivets
• 2014 ASTM F606/F606M-14a Standard Test Methods for Determining the Mechanical Properties of Externally and Internally Threaded Fasteners, Washers, Direct Tension Indicators, and Rivets
• 2014 ASTM F606-14 Standard Test Methods for Determining the Mechanical Properties of Externally and Internally Threaded Fasteners, Washers, Direct Tension Indicators, and Rivets
• 2013 ASTM F606-13 Standard Test Methods for Determining the Mechanical Properties of Externally and Internally Threaded Fasteners, Washers, Direct Tension Indicators, and Rivets
• 2011 ASTM F606-11a Standard Test Methods for Determining the Mechanical Properties of Externally and Internally Threaded Fasteners, Washers, Direct Tension Indicators, and Rivets
• 2011 ASTM F606-11 Standard Test Methods for Determining the Mechanical Properties of Externally and Internally Threaded Fasteners, Washers, Direct Tension Indicators, and Rivets
• 2010 ASTM F606-10a Standard Test Methods for Determining the Mechanical Properties of Externally and Internally Threaded Fasteners, Washers, Direct Tension Indicators, and Rivets
• 2010 ASTM F606-10 Standard Test Methods for Determining the Mechanical Properties of Externally and Internally Threaded Fasteners, Washers, Direct Tension Indicators, and Rivets
• 2009 ASTM F606-09 Standard Test Methods for Determining the Mechanical Properties of Externally and Internally Threaded Fasteners, Washers, Direct Tension Indicators, and Rivets
• 2007 ASTM F606-07 Standard Test Methods for Determining the Mechanical Properties of Externally and Internally Threaded Fasteners, Washers, Direct Tension Indicators, and Rivets
• 2006 ASTM F606-06 Standard Test Methods for Determining the Mechanical Properties of Externally and Internally Threaded Fasteners, Washers, Direct Tension Indicators, and Rivets
• 2005 ASTM F606-05 Standard Test Methods for Determining the Mechanical Properties of Externally and Internally Threaded Fasteners, Washers, and Rivets
• 2002 ASTM F606-02e1 Standard Test Methods for Determining the Mechanical Properties of Externally and Internally Threaded Fasteners, Washers, and Rivets
• 2002 ASTM F606-02 Standard Test Methods for Determining the Mechanical Properties of Externally and Internally Threaded Fasteners, Washers, and Rivets
• 2000 ASTM F606-00 Standard Test Methods for Determining the Mechanical Properties of Externally and Internally Threaded Fasteners, Washers, and Rivets
• 1998 ASTM F606-98 Standard Test Methods for Determining the Mechanical Properties of Externally and Internally Threaded Fasteners, Washers, and Rivets