ASTM A490 Bolts Specification

Carbon Steel, Alloy Steel And Weatherng Steel Structural Bolts, Hex Cap Screws and Studs Heat Treated to 150 ksi Minimum Tensile Strength

Scope

TypeDescription
Type 1Medium carbon alloy steel
Type 2Withdrawn in 2002
Type 3Weathering steel

Chemical Requirements

ASTM A490 Chemical Requirements for Type 1 Bolts

ElementAlloy SteelAlloy Steel with Boron Addition
Heat Analysis, %Product Analysis, %Heat Analysis, %Product Analysis, %
C For sizes through 13⁄8 in.0.30-0.480.28-0.500.30-0.480.28-0.50
C For size 11⁄2 in.0.35-0.530.33-0.550.35-0.530.33-0.55
P0.0400.0450.0400.045
M0.600.570.600.57
S, max0.0400.0450.0400.045
B. . .. . .0.0005-0.0030.0005-0.003
Alloying ElementsAAAA

ASTM A490 Chemical Requirements for Type 3 Bolts

ElementHeat Analysis, %Product Analysis, %
C for Sizes 0.75 in. and smaller0.20-0.530.19-0.55
C for Sizes larger than 0.75 in.0.30-0.530.28-0.55
M, min0.400.37
P, max0.0350.040
S, max0.0400.045
Cu0.20-0.600.17-0.63
Cr, min0.450.42
Ni, min or0.200.17
Mo, min0.150.14

Mechanical Requirements

ASTM A490 Hardness Requirements for Bolts 1⁄2 to 11⁄2 in. Nominal Size

Size, in.Nominal Length, in.BrinellRockwell C
minmaxminmax
1⁄2 to
1, incl.
Less than 2D
2D and longer
3113523338
. . .352. . .38
Over 1 to
11⁄2, incl
Less than
3D 3D and longer
31135233338
. . .352. . .38

ASTM A490 Tensile Load Requirements for Bolts Tested Full-Size

Bolt Size, Threads per Inch, and Series DesignationStress Area,A in.2Tensile Load,B lbfProof Load,Length Measurement MethodAlternative Proof Load,B lbf Yield Strength Method
minmax
1⁄2 -13 UNC0.14221 30024 60017 05018 500
5⁄8-11 UNC0.22633 90039 10027 10029 400
3⁄4-10 UNC0.33450 10057 80040 10043 400
7⁄8-9 UNC0.46269 30079 95055 45060 100
1-8 UNC0.60690 900104 85072 70078 800
11⁄8 -7 UNC0.763114 450132,00091 55099 200
11⁄4 -7 UNC0.969145 350167 650116 300126,000
13⁄8 -6 UNC1.155173 250199 850138 600150 200
11⁄2 -6 UNC1.405210 750243 100168 600182 600
    • A The stress area is calculated as follows:
      • As = 0.7854 [D − (0.9743/n)] 2
    • where:
      • As = stress area, in.2
      • D = nominal bolt size, and
      • n = threads per inch.
    • B Loads tabulated and loads to be used for tests of full-size bolts larger than 1 1⁄2 in. in diameter are based on the following:
Bolt Size, Threads per Inch, and Series DesignationTensile Load,B lbfProof Load,Length Measurement MethodAlternative Proof Load,B lbf Yield Strength Method
minmax
1⁄2 to 1 1⁄2 in., incl150,000 psi173,000 psi120,000 psi130,000 psi

ASTM A490 Tensile Strength Requirements for Specimens Machined from Bolts

Bolt Size, Threads per Inch, and Series DesignationTensile Load,B lbfYield Strength (0.2 % offset), min, psiElongation in 2 in. or 50 mm, min, %Reduction of Area, min, %
minmax
1⁄2 to 1 1⁄2 in., incl150,000 psi173,000 psi130,000 psi1440

Bolting Components Marking

Product Shall be Marked with our manufacturing trade mark along with the designated Grade.
Grade and manufacturer’s identification symbols shall be applied to one end of studs and to the heads of bolts and screws of all sizes. (If the available area is inadequate, the grade symbol may be marked on one end and the manufacturer’s identification symbol marked on the other end.) For bolts and screws smaller than 1⁄4 in. [6 mm] in diameter and studs smaller than 3⁄8 in. [10 mm] in diameter and for 1⁄4 in. [6 mm] in diameter studs requiring more than a total of three symbols, the marking shall be a matter of agreement between the purchaser and the manufacturer.

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