ASTM A307 Bolts
Atlanta Rod manufactures A307 bolts and studs in house to meet custom specifications and we maintain a great steel inventory to insure that short lead times do not present a problem.
Specifications
This specification covers the chemical and mechanical requirements of three grades of carbon steel bolts and studs in sizes 1⁄4 in. through 4 in. ASTM A307 is the most common of all bolt specifications and is often manufactured using A36 round bar. The fasteners are designated by “Grade” denoting tensile strength and intended use, as follows:
- Grade A:
- Bolts and studs having a minimum tensile strength of 60 ksi and intended for general applications
- Grade B:
- Bolts and studs having a tensile strength of 60 to 100 ksi and intended for flanged joints in piping systems with cast iron flanges
- Grade C:
- Replaced by Specification F1554 Gr.36
- The term studs
- includes stud stock, sometimes referred to as threaded rod.
- This specification does not cover
- requirements for machine screws, thread cutting/forming screws, mechanical expansion anchors or similar externally threaded fasteners.
- A307 Grade B
- headed bolts have a heavy hex pattern head
- Suitable nuts
- are covered in Specification A563
Chemical Requirements
| Element | Grade A | Grade B |
|---|---|---|
| Carbon, max | 0.29% | 0.29% |
| Manganese, max | 1.20% | 1.20% |
| Phosphorus, max | 0.04% | 0.04% |
| Sulfur, max | 0.15% | 0.05% |
Mechanical Requirements
| Grade | Tensile, ksi | Yield, min, ksi | Elong %, min |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | 60 min | — | 18 |
| B | 60 – 100 | — | 18 |
| C* | 58 – 80 | 36 | 23 |
See Also: ASTM A307 Specifications at ASTM.org.