Abstract of

CARBON AND ALLOY STEEL ASTM F568M

MATERIALS
EXTERNALLY THREADED METRIC FASTENERS 1996

IFI NOTES:

1. ASTM F568M is a specification developed through the procedures of

ASTM. F568M;s under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F-16 on

I Fasteners.

2. This abstract presents the chemical and mechanical requirements

for nine property classes of carbon and alloy steel externally threaded
metric fasteners: bolts, screws and studs. It omits the requirements
dealing with government provlsioning, applicable documents, qual-
ity assurance and inspection. For the omitted information, refer to
the complete F568M. The paragraph numbers throughout this sf).
straet are those of the complete F568M-96.

3. There Bre three recognized specifications .covering strength prop-

erty requirements of metric steel externally threaded fasteners:

IS0189811 - Mechanical Properties of Fasteners - Part 1:

Bolts, Screws and Studs
SAE J1199 - Mechanical and Material Requirements for Met·
ric Externally Threaded Steel Fasteners
ASTM F56BM - Carbon and Alloy Steel Externally Threaded
Metric Fasteners

ISO 898/1 and SAE J1199 cover fasteners in nominal thread

diameters M1.6 thru M36; ASTM F568M covers these sizes and addi·
tionally all of the larger sizes M42 thru M100.

ISO 89811 presents ten Property Classes - 3.6, 4.6, 4.8, 5.6,
5.B, 6.B, B.B, 9.B, 10.9, and 12.9; SAE J1199 presents six of these -
4.6, 4.B, 5.B, B.B, 9.B and 10.9. F56BM presents these six plus 12.9
and two Classes 8.8.3 and 10.9.3, which are "weathering " steels in·
tended primarily for atmospherically exposed structural fasteners.

IFI has been unable to identify any commercial or industrial

need by North American industry for ISO Property Classes 3.6, 5.6
and 6.8 bolts, screws, and studs. The mechanical requirements and
identification markings specified in the three specifications for fas·
teners of the same nominal diameter and property class are essen·
tially Identical. Because of its broader coverage, ASTM F568M was
selected for inclusion in this book.

4. ASTM F568M·96 is abstracted with permission from the Annual Book

of ASTM Standards copyright American Society for Testing and Ma·
teria/s, 100 Ba" Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 19428, U.S.A:

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1. SCOPE 1.5 When agreed on by the purchaser, Class

5.8 fasteners may be supplied when either
Classes 4.6 or 4.8 are ordered; Class 4.8 may
1.1 This specification covers chemical and
be supplied when Class 4.6 is ordered; Class
mechanical requirements for nine property
8.8.3 may be supplied when Class 8.8 is or-
classes of carbon and alloy steel externally
dered; and Class 10.9.3 may be supplied when
threaded metric fasteners in nominal thread di-
Class 10.9 is ordered.
ameters M1.6 through M100 suited for use in
general engineering applications. 1.6 The product size range for which each
1.2 This specification does not cover dimen- property class is applicable is given in Table 1
sional requirements for fasteners of any prop- on chemical composition requirements, and the
erty class. When referencing this specification mechanical requirements table.
for procurement purposes, it is mandatory that 1.7 Appendix X1 gives conversion guidance
size, type, style, and any special dimensions of to assist deSigners and purchasers in the se-
the product be additionally specified. lection of a suitable property class.
1.2.1 In case of any conflict in requirements, 1.8 Appendix X2 explains the significance
the requirements of the individual product speci-
of the property class deSignation numerals.
fication shall take precedence over those of this
general specification.
2. REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
1.2.2 The purchaser may specify additional
requirements which do not negate any of the
(Refer to the complete specification, see
provisions of this general specification or of the
page K-41.)
individual product specification. Such additional
requirements, the acceptance of which are sub-
ject to negotiation with the supplier, must be in- 3. ORDERING INFORMATION
cluded in the order information (see Section 3).
3.1 Orders for products referencing this
1.3 Requirements for seven of the nine
specification shall include the following:
Property Classes. 4.6, 4.8. 5.8, 8.8, 9.8, 10.9.
and 12.9, are essentially identical with require- 3.1.1 Quantity (number of pieces),
ments given for these classes in ISO 898/1. The
other two, 8.8.3 and 10.9.3, are not recognized 3.1.2 Name of product (that is, type and style
in ISO standards. of bolt, screw, or stud),

1.4 Classes 8.8.3 and 10.9.3 bolts, screws, 3.1.3 Dimensions, including nominal thread
and studs have atmospheric corrosion resis- diameter, thread pitch, and length,
tance and weathering characteristics compa-
rable to those of the steels covered in Specifi- 3.1.4 Property class.
cation ASTM A588. The atmospheric corrosion
3.1.5 Zinc Coating - Specify the zinc coating
resistance of these steels is substantially better process required , for example, hot-dip, mechani-
than that of carbon steel with or without copper
cally deposited, or no preference (see 4.5) ,
addition. See 5.2. When properly exposed to
the atmosphere, these steels can be used bare 3.1.6 Other Finishes - Specify other protec-
(uncoated) for many applications. tive finish , if required,

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MATERIALS ASTM F568M
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3.1.7 ASTM designation and year of issue, and 4.4 Heat Treatment:
3.1.8 Any special requirements (for example, 4.4.1 Class 4.6 bolts and screws and Classes
mechanical requirements. see Table 3, or proof 4.6, 4.8, and 5.8 studs need not be heat treated.
load testing , see Table 4; stud marking, see
12.2.3; additional testing, see 8.3) 4.4.2 Classes 4.8 and 5.B bolts and screws
shall be stress relieved if necessary to assure
the soundness of the head to shank junction.
4. MATERIALS AND MANUFACTURE When stress relieving is specified by the pur-
chaser, Class 5.B bolts and screws shall be
4.1 Steel for bolts, screws, and studs shall stress relieved at a minimum stress-relief tem-
be made by the open-hearth, basic-oxygen, or perature of 470°C. Where higher stress-relief
electric-furnace process. temperatures are necessary to relieve stresses
in severely upset heads, mechanical require-
4.2 Heading Practice: ments shall be agreed upon between the pur-
4.2.1 Methods other than upsetting or extru- chaser and producer.
sion, or both , are permitted only by special 4.4.3 Classes B.B, B.B.3, and 9.B bolts, screws,
agreement between purchaser and producer. and studs shall be heat treated by quenching in
4.2.2 Class 4.6 may be hot or cold headed at a liquid medium from above the transformation
the option of the manufacturer. temperature and reheating to the tempering tem-
perature given in Table 1.
4.2.3 Classes 4.8. 5.8, 8.8, 8.8.3, 9.8, 10.9,
10.9.3, and 12.9 bolts and screws in nominal 4.4.4 Classes 10.9, 10.9.3, and 12.9 bolts,
thread diameters up to M20 inclusive with screws, and studs shall be heat treated by
lengths up to ten times the nominal product size quenching in oil from above the transformation
or 150 mm, whichever is shorter, shall be cold temperature and reheating to the tempering tem-
headed, except that they may be hot headed perature given in Table 1.
by special agreement with the purchaser. Larger 4.4.5 Tempering-Temperature-Audit Test - this
diameters and longer lengths may be cold or test is a means for checking whether products
hot headed at the option of the manufacturer. were tempered at the specified temperature .
4.3 Threading Practice: The hardness (mean hardness of three hard-
ness readings) of a bolt, screw, or stud as manu-
4.3.1 Threads on Class 4.6 bolts and screws factured shall be measured. The product shall
and on all classes of studs may be cut, rolled, then be retempered for a minimum of 30 min
or ground at the option of the manufacturer. per 25 mm of nominal diameter, but not less
than 30 min, at a temperature 10°C less than
4.3.2 Threads on Classes 4.8, 5.8, 8.8, 8.8.3,
the minimum tempering temperature specified
9.8,10.9,10.9.3, and 12.9 bolts and screws in
for the property class and material in Table 1.
nominal thread diameters up to M20 inclusive,
The hardness of the retempered product shall
and product lengths up to 150 mm inclusive,
then be measured. The difference between the
shall be roll threaded, except by special agree-
hardness of the product before and after
ment with the purchaser. Threads of these
retempering shall not exceed 20 HV points.
classes on bolts and screws larger than M20 or
longer than 150 mm or both, may be rolled, cut, 4.5 Zinc Coatings, Hot-Dip, and Mechani-
or ground at the option of the manufacturer. cally Deposited:

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Table 1 Chemical Composition Requirements

I
Product Analysis Element (% by weight) Tempering
Nominal
Tempera-
Property Prod uct
Class Diameter,
Material and Treatment C Mn e p S lure, .. C
mm Mln Mln Mln .'n
M" M" M"
4.6 M5-Ml00 low or medium carbon steel 0.55 . .. 0.048 0.058 . ..
4.8 M1.6-M 16 low or medium carbon steel, partiallV or fully .. 0.55 ... . .. 0.048 0.058 . ..
annealed as required
' .8 M5-M24 iow or medium carbon steel, cold worked 0.13 0.55 ... . .. 0.048 0.0.... . ..
8.8 Ml6-M72 medium carbon steel, product is quenched 0.25 0.55 ... .. 0.048 a.OSS e 42 •
and tempered B
8.8

8.8.3
MI6-M36

MI6·M36
low carbon martensite steel, product is
quenched and tempered"
atmospheric corrosion resistant steel, product
Is quenched and tempered
0.15 0.40 0.74

,..
0.0005

Table 2
0.048 0.058 42.
42.
9.8 Ml.6-MI6 medium carbon steel, product Is quenched 0.25 0.55 .. . 0.048 0.058 42 •
and tempered
9.8 Ml.6-M1S low carbon martensite steel, product is 0.15 0.40 0.74 0.0005 0.048 0.058 42.
quenched and tempered "

10.9 M5·M20 medium cart>on steel, product is quenched 0.25 0.55 ... 0.048 0.058 42.
and temperedE, F
10.9 M5-M100 medium carbon alloy steel, product is 0.20 0.55 .. . 0.040 0.045 425
quenched and tempered E
10.9 M5-M36 low carbon marteosite steel, product is 0.15 0.40 0.74 0.0005 0.048 0.058 34{)
quenched and tempered £. F

10.9.3 MI6-M36 atmospheric corrosion resistant steel. product ~ 42.

is queoclled and tempered E Table 2
E ... . ..
12.9 Ml.6-Ml00 alloy steel, product is quenched and temperad . G 0.31 0.65 0.045 0.045 380

A For studs only, sulfurcontent may be 0.33%, max.

B At the manufacturer's option, medium carbon alloy steel may be used for nominal thread diameters over M24.

C For studs only, sullur contenl may be O. f 3%, max.

o Products made using this material shall be specially identified as specified in Section 12.
E Steel for Classes 10.9, 10.9.3, and 12.9 products shall beline grain and have a hardenabilily that will achieve a structure of approximately 90%
marten site at the centerof a transverse section one diameter from the threaded end of the product after oil quenching.

F Garbon steel may be used at the oplion of the manufacturer fof

products of nominal thread diameters M12 and smaller. When approved by the
purchaser, carbon steel may be used for productsol diameters largerihan M1 2 through M20, inclusive.

G Alloy steel shall be used. Steel is considered to be alloy by the American Iron and Steel Institute wnen the maximtMn of the range given for the
content of alloying elements exceeds one or more of the following limits: manganese, 1.65%: silicon, 0.60%; copper, 0.60%; or in which a
definite range or a definite minimum quantity of any of the following elements is specified or required within the limits of the recognized field of
constructional alloy steels: alumlnum, chromium up to 3.990/0, cobalt, coIumblum, molybdenum, nickel, titanium. tungsten, vanadium, zirco-
nium, or any other alloying elements added to obtain a desired alloying effect.

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CARBON AND ALLOY STEEL ASTM F568M
MATERIALS
EXTERNALLY THREADED METRIC FASTENERS 1996

Table 2 Chemical Composition Requirements for Classes 8.S.3 and 10.9.3

Composition, % A
Element
A B C 0 E F

I Carbon:
Heat analysis
Product analysis

Manganese:
0.33-0AO
0.31-0.42
0.38-0.48
0.36-0.50
0.15-0.25
0.14-0.26
0.15-0.25
0.14-0.26
0.20-0.25
0.18-0.27
0.20-0.25
0.19-0.26

Heat analysis 0.90- 1.20 0.70-0.90 0.BO-l.35 0.40-1.20 0.60-1.00 0.90-1.20

Product analysis 0.86-1.24 0.67-0.93 0.76-1.39 0.36-1.24 0.56-1.04 0.86-1.24

Phosphorus:
Heat analysis 0.040 max 0.06-0.12 0.035 max 0.040 max 0.040 max 0.040 max
Product analysis 0.045 max 0.06-0.125 0.040 max 0.045 max 0.045 max 0.045 max

Sulfur:
Heal analysis 0.050 max 0.050 max 0.040 max 0.050 max 0.040 max 0.040 max
Product analysis 0.055 max 0.055 max 0 .045 max 0.055 max 0.045 max 0.045 max

Silicon:
Heat analysis 0.15-0.35 0.30-0.50 0.15-0.35 0.25-0.50 0.15-0.35 0.15-0.35
Product analysis 0.13-0.37 0.25-0.55 0.13-0.37 0.20-0.55 0. 13-0.37 0.13-0.37

Copper:
Heat analysis 0.25-0.45 0.20-0.40 0.20-0.50 0.30-0.50 0.30-0.60 0.20-0.40
Product analysis 0.22-0.48 0.17-0.43 0.17-0.53 0.27-0.53 0.27-0.63 0 .1 7-0.43

Nickel:
Heat analysis 0.25-0.45 0.50-0.80 0.25-0.50 0.50-0.80 0.30-0.60 0.20-0.40
Product analysis 0.22-0.48 0.47-0.83 0.22-0.53 0.47-0.83 0.27-0.63 0.17-0.43

Chromium:
Heat analysis 0.45-0.65 0.50-0.75 0 .30-0.50 0.50-1.00 0.60-0.90 0.45-0.65
Product analysis 0.42-0.68 0.47-0.83 0.27-0.53 0.45-1.05 0.55-0.95 0.42-0.68

Vanadium:
Heat analysis ... 0.020 min ... ... . ..
Product analysis .. . 0.010 min ... . .. . ..
Molybdenum:
Heat analysis ... 0.06 max . .. 0. 10 max ·. ..
Product analysis ... 0 .07 max . .. 0. 11 max . .. ..

Titanium:
Heat analysis .. . .. 0.05 max ·.
Product analysis .. . .. . .. ·.
A A, B. C, D, E. and F are types of malerial used for Property Classes 8.8.3 and 10.9.3 bolts, screws, and studs. Selection of
a type shall be at lhe option of the product manufacturer, except that sizes M20 and larger shall conform to composition A or
Bonly.

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4.5.1 When zinc coated fasteners are re- 5.2.2 Sizes larger than M20 shall conform to
quired, the purchaser shall specify the zinc coat- compositions A or B specified in Table 2, at the
ing process, for example, hot-dip, mechanically supplier's option.
deposited, or no preference.

4.5.2 When hot-dip is specified, the fasteners

shall be zinc coated by the hot-dip process in
accordance with the requirements of Class C of
Specification ASTM A 153.
5.2.3 See Guide G1 01 for methods of estimat-
ing corrosion resistance of low alloy steels.

5.3 Material analyses may be made by the

purchaser from finished products representing
I
each lot. The chemical composition thus deter-
4.5.3 When mechanically deposited is speci- mined, shall conform to the requirements speci-
fied, the fasteners shall be zinc coated by the fied for the product analysis in Tables 1 and 2.
mechanical deposition process in accordance
with the requirements of Class 50 of Specifica-
5.4 Use of heats of steel to which bismuth,
tion ASTM B695. selenium, tellurium, or lead has been intention-
4.5.4 When no preference is specified, the ally added shall not be permitted.
supplier may furnish either a hot-dip zinc coat-
ing in accordance with Specification ASTM 5.5 Chemical analyses shall be performed
A 153, Class C, or a mechanically deposited zinc in accordance with Test Methods ASTM A751.
coating in accordance with Specification ASTM
B695, Class 50. All components of mating fas~ 6. MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
teners (for example, bolts, nuts, and washers)
shall be coated by the same zinc coating process, 6.1 Bolts, screws, and studs shall be tested
and the suppliers option is limited to one pro~ in accordance with the mechanical testing re-
cess per item with no mixed processes in a lot. quirements for the applicable type , property
class, size, and length of product as specified
4.6 Bolts, screws, and studs of Classes 10.9 in Table 4, and shall meet the mechanical require-
and 12.9 should not be hot-dip zinc coated. ments specified for that product in Table 3.
NOTE - Research conducted on bolts with prop-
erties equivalent to Class 10.9 indicated that hydrogen- 6.2 For products on which both hardness
stress corrosion cracking may occur in hot-dip zinc coated and tension tests are performed, acceptance
fasteners of Classes 10.9 and 12.9. based on tensile requirements shall take pre-
cedence over low readings of hardness tests.
5. CHEMICAL COMPOSITION
7. WORKMANSHIP
5.1 For all classes except 8.8.3 and 10.9.3,
the bolts, screws, and studs shall conform to 7.1 Surface discontinuity limits shall be in ac-
the chemical composition specified in Table 1. cordance with Specification ASTM F788/F788M,
page B- 115.
5.2 Classes 8.8.3 and 10.9.3

5.2.1 Sizes M20 and smaller shall conform to 8. NUMBER OF TESTS AND RETESTS
anyone of the compositions (A, B, C, D, E or F)
specified in Table 2, at the supplier's option. (Refer to the complete specification.)

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Table 3 Mechanical Requirements for Bolts, Screws, and Studs

FuU·Size Bolts, Screws, and Studs

Machined Test Specimens of Surface
Product Hardness
5
m
Bolts, Screws, and Studs Hardness
::c
Nominal Tensile Yield Tensile Reduction
z
Elonga- Rockwell 1oo0
Property Diameter Proof Load A Strength Strength Strength of Area, Rockwell Vickers
Class of MPa A MPa B MPa
tlon, %
%
30N
r-loo
Product
Length Yield
!<::c
Measurement Strength
Min Min Min Min MI. Max MI. Max Min Max
-I aJ
Method, Method, :z::O
MPa MPa ::cz
4.6 M5-M10D 225 240 400 240 c 400 22 35 ... 867 895 120 220 mloo
4.8 310 340 420 340 420 14 35 ... 871 895 130 220 looZ
5.8
M1.6-M16
MS-M24D 380 420 520 420 520 fO 35 ... BB2 895 160 220 Cc
mloo
8.8
B.8.3
M16-M72
M 16·M36
600
600
660
660
830
830
660
660
830
830
f2
12
35
35
53
53
C23 C34 255
C23 C34 255
336
336
Cr-
9.8 M 1.6-M16 650 720 900 720 900 10 35 56 C27 C36 280 360
S:r-
mO
10.9 MS-M10D 830 940 1040 940 1040 9 35 59 C33 C39 327 382 -1-(
10.9.3
12 .gE
M16-M36
M1.6-M 100
830
970
940
1100
1040
1220
940
11 00
1040
1220
9
8
35
35
59
63
C33 C39 327 382
C38 C44 372 434
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A Proof load and tensile strength values forfuU-size products of each property class are given in Table 5. "m
loom
8 Yield strength is stress at which a permanent set of 0.2% of gage length OCC\Jrs.
C Yield point shall apply instead of yieid strength at 0.2% offset for Class 4.6 products.
enr-
-I
D Class 5.8 applies only to boits and screws with lengths 150 mm and shorter and to studs of all lengths. m
E Cau~on is adVised when considering the use of Class 12.9 bolts, screws, and studs. Capability of the bolt manufacturer, as well as the anticipated in-use environment, should z
be considered. High strength products of Class 12.9 require rigid control of heat treating operations and careful monitoring of as-quenched hardness, surface discontinuilies, m
depth of partial decarburization, and freedom from carburization. Some environments may cause stress corrosion cracking of non plated as well as electroplated products. ::c
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9. TEST METHODS be as given in Table 7. The manufacturer's iden-

tification symbol shall be of his design.
9.1 Bolts, screws, and studs shall be tested
in accordance with the methods described in 12.1.3 For Classes 8.8.3 and 10.9.3, the manu·
Test Methods F606M , page B-t 30. facturer may add other distinguishing marks in-
dicating that the bolt or screw is atmospheric
10. INSPECTION corrosion resistant and of a weathering grade
of steel.
10.1 If the inspection described in 10.2 is re-
quired by the purchaser, it shall be specified in 12.1.4 Markings shall be located on the top of
the inquiry, order, or contract. the head with the base of the property class
symbols positioned toward the closest periph-
10.2 The inspector representing the pur- ery of the head. Markings may be either raised
chaser shall have free .entry to all parts of the or depressed at the option of the manufacturer.
manufacturer's works that concern the manu- Alternatively, for hex head products, the mark-
facture of the material ordered. The manufac- ings may be indented on the side of the head
turer shall afford the inspector all reasonable with the base of the property class symbols po-
facilities to satiSfy the inspector that the mate- sitioned toward the bearing surface.
rial is being furnished in accordance with this
specification. All tests and inspection shall be 12.1.5 Metric bolts and screws shall not be
made prior to shipment, and shall be so con- marked with radial line symbols.
ducted as not to interfere unnecessarily with the
12.2 Studs:
operation of the work.
12.2.1 Studs shall be marked permanently and
11. RESPONSIBILITY clearly to identify the property class. The prop-
erty class symbols and sizes to be marked shall
11.1 The party responsible for the fastener
be as given in Table 7.
shall be the organization that supplies the fas-
tener to the purchaser and certifies that the fas- 12.2.2 Markings shall be located on the extreme
tener was manufactured, sampled, tested and end of the stud and may be raised or depressed
inspected in accordance with this specification at the option of the manufacturer. For studs
and meets all of its requirements. with an interference-fit thread, the markings shall
be located on the nut end.
12. PRODUCT MARKING
12.2.3 When ordered by the purchaser, studs
12.1 Bolts and Screws: shall be marked on both ends.

12.1.1 Bolts and screws of nominal thread di- 13. PACKAGING AND PACKAGE MARKING
ameters smaller than M5 need not be marked.
Additionally, slotted and recessed screws of 13.1 Packaging:
nominal thread diameters M5 and larger need
not be marked. 13.1.1 Unless otherwise specified , packaging
shall be in accordance with Practice 03951 .
12.1.2 Bolts and screws, except those covered
in 12.1.1 , shall be marked permanently and 13.1.2 When special packaging requirements
clearly to identify the property class and the are required , they shall be defined at the time
manufacturer. The property class symbols shall of the inquiry and order.

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~ Table 4 Mechanical Testing Requirements For Bolts, Screws, and Studs
Su rface
Spec ified Mln Pr odu ct Testa Co nduc ted Usi ng Tests Con du cted Uelng Mac hined
Hard-
Prop- Ten sile Hardne ss Full·Slze Produell Test Speci mens
ness C
Item Pro duct . ,IV
Clan
Strength of
Prod uct (Se.
Length of Prod uc t 8
Proof
We dge A xia l
Yield Tens ile Elo nga -
Reduc- m
~
Mu M', Mu Tans ll e Tenalte lio n of
Tabl e 5) kN Loa d Stre ngth Strength lio n
Stren gth " Stren gth Are a

, • • • .. . .. . .. m
short leng th bolts
and screws '" '" less tha n )( ·. · ..
:XJ
specia l head bolts
'"
,11
• • • .. . .. . .. . .. .. . ·. ... Z
2
and screws E
'x" .. . .. »0
bolts and sc rews
with lIax or hex '" 450 and fElss to 8D or 200 mm,
whichever Is greater
• .. . • 0 • .... »
Hange heads !:(:XJ
, except items 1 over 8D or 200 mm ,
• . .. • 0 • ... · .. . .. 1D
and 2 whichever is greater -t
through and Incl. ::to
300 mm :XJZ
Qver 450
over 300 mm
!land longer
• ...
•
•
•
0
0
A
A ...
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B m»
»Z
x to 8D or 200 mm, • • 0 • .. . ...
all bolts and
'" 450 and less
Cc
•
screws except
items 1, 2, and 3
whichever is greater
over 80 or 200 mm,
whichever Is greater
• .. . • 0 .. . A B B B B m»
c ....
over 450 x and longer
• .. . • 0
...
A B B B B
s: ....
5 short length studs ,H
'" less than x • • • .. . .. . .. ... mO
all studs except
Item 5 '" 450 and less x to 60 or 200 mm,
whichever is greater
• • 0 • -t-<
6 over 80 01 200 mm,
• ... • 0 A ·. B B B B :!:!en
whichever is greater O-t
over 450 x and longer • ,., .. . • 0 A B B B B
."m
Tests to be conducted in accordance with the IoIlowiflg pa ragraph 01 Metllod FSOSM 3.2 .1 ' .5
" ' .6 »m
en ....
A • denotes a mandatory test. For each product all mandatory tests (. ) shall be performed. In addition, either all tests denoted A (which apply to full-size products) or all
tests denoted B (which apply to machined test specimens) shall be performed. 0 denotes tests to be performed when specifically required in the original inquiry and -t
purchase order. In case arbitration Is necessary, A tests and proof load test shall be performed. Leaders (. .. ) indicate tests that are not required. m
B D equals nominal diameter of product xequals the minimum length of product subject to tensile testing. Values of xare as follows: Z
Nominal Product x, mm Nominal Product x, mm m
Diameter Diameter :XJ
MS
MS
12 M12
M14
30 en
MS
MlO
"
20
25
M16
M24 and larger
35
40
3D
C Surface hardness requirements apply only to Property Classes 8.B, B.B.3, 9.B, 10.9, 10.9.3, and 12.9.
D Tensile test wedge angles are specified in Table 6.
E Special head bolts and screws are those with special configurations or with drilled heads which are weaker than the threaded section.

(IFI NOTE: The M profile with a minimum root radius ofO.125P on external threads Is desirable for all threads, but Is required for threaded fasteners of Property
Class B.B and stronger (see page A-22, Para. 3. 1.1).)
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Table 5 Proof Load and Tensile Strength Values • kN
CI... a.a Cia" 12.9
m
~
Cl ... 4.' Ct... 5.8 etu,," 8.8 " ..d 8.8.3 Cia ..... 10.9 end 10.$.3

Md'' ' ..,.., ..

Cl.., ... '

.,-, ..,.., .-, .. .. ... .-.., ..

Nomln' l
Product Sire..
A_,' ProolLoad
c
Proof Load ...... ,'" Ten,U,
ProolLoad
Tan,11e ,- """ Ten sile ,-"" Tfillila
P,ooI Load
Ten,IIe
m
,.., .,..,
Diameter Tensile TensU.

,..,
Str.rtgtll, Strength,
s nd TllrN<I mm>
Pitch
Slrength ,
~,
, ."
, """'"
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Strength,
,
Method
Strength.
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•
5'..... ;111,
, """
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Strength.
, mm , " J]
Z
... .. ." ... " 0.91
,... 1.23 ,.'" '"
...'"''''
M1.6~O.~5 1.27 ~ 0,43 1.'4

." ." ... 2.01 2.28 2.53

loo
..."...
... 1,49
'-12,,0.4
'-42.5><0.45
2.07

'''' ... 're

0.70
1.15 'A' '"
'''''
,.« ,re
...
3.73
,."
4.'4
rlo
... ,." .V 3.62
'" •• • 6.14
MO ~ 0.5
M3 . 5~ 0.6 '" ... ...
6.78

, ..'" •,.."" . 2,10

1.71
2.31
2.11

'" ..
4.41 6,10
....
7.13 8.27
10.7 !:(J]
'" "., '"
5 .71
"14 ~ 0.7
"15,,0.8
8.76
14.2
, ..
3.41
'"" '" '''' .."
2.72
'"
'" ,.'" ,." ,."
,."
... 9.23 10.2 12.8 11.8 13.3 14.8 13.6 15.6 17.3
-Ill!
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...
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16.7 18.9 19.5 ~., 24.5
"16" 1
.. 6 .23 8.44

,...
10.5
...
13.' 14.5
".
18.1
~.,
".,
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Ma" 1.25 8.24 8.78 14.6 11 .3 12.4 15.4 13.9 154 19.0 23.8 'M
" .. ..., '"".
ro .•
MIO~ 1.5
... 13.1 13.9 23.2 18.0 19.7 24.4
".., '"'" " .. """ .. ... 37.7 4La
'"m 48.1 OO,

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"., '" J]Z
M12 ~ 1.75 19.0 ~ ,
28.7
".
43.8 70.0 87.7 81.8
'"'" '"
''''
".,, , '''' '" '" '"
74.8 82.8

"'., "., '"'"... ".. '".. '" '" '"'"

M1 4 ~2
''"" 25,9 27.6 'M 39.1
"..
43. 7 4B.3
." mlo
MI6 ~ 2 35,3 37.7
'"... '" 85.9 81 .6

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M20~ 2.5 ,~ 55.1 93.1
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M22~ 2.5 0
"" ". ". '" '"
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'" '" ..,'"'" '"
79.4
M24~ 3
. .. ...
'"
~,
M27x3°
M30 ~ 3.5
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". '" ..
... '" '"
". '"
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C r
M36x4
'" '" '"
."
. ..
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H '''' '"
"'" 1370
M42x4.5
M48x5
'''' '"
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... . .. "'" "'" "" '''' mo"'" "" S:r
M56 x 5.5
"'" ."
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1070 .. ... "" 1910 2110

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"'" mO
M64 ><6
M72xB ""
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4210
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A Proof loads and tens il e strengths are computed by multiplying Ihe stresses given In Table:3 by the stress area 01 the lt1read.
.,.,m
lom
B Stress area. mm" = 0.7854 {D- 0.9382 Pi', where D", nominal prodliCt size, mm, and p" thread ~tch. mm, Cl)r
C Proal load. Method 1. Is the lerlgth measurement metrood as described ir'1:3 .2.:3 of Test Methods F606M. Proof load, Method 2, is the yield stre<1gth method as descMbed in 3.2.4 of Test Methods F606M. -I
D M22 and M27 are standerd sizes for higi1-strength structurel bolts only as covered in 5pe<::~ica~ons A325M and A490M. m
Z
m
J]
Cl)

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MATERIALS ASTM F568M
EXTERNALLY THREADED METRIC FASTENERS 1996

Table 6 Tension Test Wedge Angle

Nominal
Wodge
Product Property Clan Product
Angle,·
Di a, (D)

Hex bolts and screws threaded 1Dor closer to underside of head 4.6,4.8, 5.8 Ihrough M24 10
over M24 6
8.8, B.8.3, 9.B, 10.9, 10.9.3 through M20 6
over M20 4

Hex bolts and screws with unlhreaded length greater than 10 4.6,4.8, 5.8,8.8, 8.B.3, 9.8, 10.9, 10.9.3 through M24 10
over M24 6

Hex bolts and screws threaded 2Dor closer to underside of head 12.9
'" 4

Hex bolts and screws with unthreaded length greater than 2D 12.9 through M20
~M20
•4

Hex Ilange screws 5.8, 9.8, 10.9 ., •

Studs ,11 through M20
~M20
•4

13.2 Package Marking: 13.2.1.4 Number of pieces,

13.2.1 Each shipping unit shall include or be 13.2.1.5 Purchase order number, and
plainly marked with the following information:
13.2.1.6 Country of origin.
13.2.1.1 ASTM designation and Iype,
13.2.1.2 Size, 14. KEYWORDS

13.2.1.3 Name and brand or trademark of the 14.1 alloy steel; bolts; carbon steel; metric;
manufacturer, screws; steel; structural; weathering steel

Table 7 Property Class Identification Symbols

Identification Symbol

Property Studs
Class Specification Specification Other Bolts
A32SM Bolts A490M Bolts and Screws M4and MS to M10 M12 and
Smaller Incl. Larger

4 .• ,, ,,, 4 .• ,, ,, 4 .•
4.8
5.8
, 4.8
5.8
, , 4.8
5.8

8.8 B 6S ,, 8.8
,,, ,, 8.8
8.8.3
9.8 8
,
8S3 , 8.8.3
9.8 +
8.8.3
9.8

1O.9 B ,, 10S 10.9 ,, 0

, 10.9
10.9.3
12.9
, ,
1053 10.9.3
12.9
, 10.9.3

A Not applicable.
" 12.9

B Products made of IOw..caJboo martensite sleet shall be additionally mal1!.ed by underlining the property class symbol.

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Abstract of CARBON AND ALLOY STEEL
ASTM F568M MATERIALS
1996 EXTERNALLY THREADED METRIC FASTENERS

APPENDICES

X1 . CONVERSION GUIDANCE

X1.1 For guidance purposes only, to assist X1.1.S Class 10.9 mechanical properties are
designers and pu rchasers in the selection of a approximately equivalent to those of Specifica-
property class, the following conversion guid- tion ASTM A354, Grade BD and Specification
ance is provided: ASTM A490, Types 1 and 2.
X1 .1.1 Class 4.6 mechanical properties are ap-
X1.1 .6 Class 10.9.3 mechanical prope rties are
proximately equivalent to those 01 Specification
approximately equivalent to those of Specifica-
ASTM A307, Grade A.
tion ASTM A490, Type 3.
X1 .1.2 Class 8.8 mechanical properties are ap-
proximately equivalent to those of Specification X1 .1.7 C lass 12.9 mechanical properties are
A449, and Specification AST M A325, Types 1 approxi mately equal to those of Specification
and 2. ASTM A574.
Xl .l.3 Class 8.8.3 mechanical properties are
X1.2 Class 9.8 is applicable to fasteners of
approximately equivalent to those of Specifica-
nominal thread diameters M 16 and smaller;
tion ASTM A325, Type 3.
Class 8.8 is applicable to fasteners larger than
X1 .1.4 Class 9.8 mechanical properties are ap- M16, except for Specification ASTM A325M
proximately 9% higher than those of Specifica- bolts where M 16 and larger bolt diameters are
tion ASTM A449. Class B.B.

X2. SIGNIFICANCE OF PROPERTY CLASS DESIGNATION

X2.1 Pro pe rty classes a re designated by X2.1.2 The numeral following the first decimal
numbers where increasing numbers generally point approximates 1/10 of the ratio, expressed
represent increasing tensile strengths. T he as a percentage, between minimum yield stress
designation symbol has the following signifi- and minimum tensi le strength.
cance:
X2.1.3 T he numeral 3, following the second
decimal point, is an indicator that the material
X2.1.1 The one or two numerals preceding the has atmospheric corrosion resistance and
first decimal point approximates 111 000 of the weathering characteristics comparable to steels
minimum tensile strength in MPa. covered in Specification ASTM A588/A588M.

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