Sae J2295M-2019
Sae J2295M-2019
Sae J2295M-2019
Fasteners - Part Standard - Cap Screws, Hex Bolts, and Hex Nuts (Metric)
RATIONALE
The use of SAE J2295M has been limited due to the fact that most of the metric nuts and bolts available in the United States
have not been made to the ASME dimensional standards referenced in SAE J2295. Rather, most of the available metric
products available have been manufactured to DIN and ISO standards. ASME has recently been withdrawing their metric
dimensional standards in favor of the ISO standards. Other references in SAE J2295 may also have been withdrawn or
superseded.
Generally, the fasteners to ISO and other National metric fasteners available on the market are interchangeable with those
covered by SAE J2295M. It is recommended that ISO metric fasteners be used for new design. For support of current
designs, SAE J2295M requirements can be compared to fasteners manufactured to ISO and other National Metric
Standards to determine the suitability of these more readily available fasteners.
However, it is considered important that SAE J2295M standard be available for reference to support those applications
where it has been used. The Part Identification Numbers (PINs) in SAE J2295M may have been used on drawings and
users may need to refer to this part standard to identify the characteristics of these fasteners.
STABILIZED NOTICE
This document has been declared "Stabilized" by the SAE Ship Systems - Fasteners Committee and will no longer be
subjected to periodic reviews for currency. Users are responsible for verifying references and continued suitability of
technical requirements. Newer technology may exist.
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1 . SCOPE
This SAE Part Standard covers selected metric screws, hex bolts, and nuts manufactured in accordance with American
Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) and SAE fastener standards. This document covers fastener materials often used
in ship systems and equipment but its use may be applied wherever fasteners of the covered materials are used. This
document permits the fasteners to be identified and ordered by a part or identifying number (PIN) as defined in this
document.
1 .1 Purpose
The purpose of this document is to assist the designer and other personnel by providing requirements and part identifying
numbers for the most commonly used fasteners for ship systems and equipment. A part or identification number (PIN) is
normally required for all military applications and provides a useful means of communicating fastener requirements to
suppliers and manufacturers in a very succinct manner.
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1 .2 Fastener Part Numbers
This document provides part or identifying numbers that can be used to identify metric socket head cap screws, hex head
cap screws, bolts and hex nuts for the parts covered by this document. The parts covered by this document are
manufactured in accordance with fastener standards issued by the SAE and ASTM. The part identification number (PIN)
identifies material, material strength, coatings and special features, nominal diameter, thread configuration, fastener length,
marking requirements, along with the applicable ASTM or SAE fastener specification.
1 .3 Relationship of J2295M to ISO Standards
There is no equivalent ISO standard. There are ISO standards that cover some similar products. The ASME dimensional
standards referenced are similar to ISO standards and these standards usually contain a comparison to ISO dimensional
standards. The metric fastener parts in J2295M are based on ASTM and ASME fastener standards. However, these parts
are often not stocked and metric fasteners available from stock are often to DIN, ISO or other standards.
2. REFERENCES
2.1 Applicable Publications
The following documents form a part of this specification to the extent specified herein. The latest issue of the documents
shall be used except in those cases where an invitation for bid or procurement contract specifically identifies the issues in
effect on a particular date.
2.1 .1 SAE Publications
Available from SAE, 400 Commonwealth Drive, Warrendale, PA 1 5096-0001 , Tel: 877-606-7323 (inside USA and Canada)
or 724-776-4970 (outside USA), www.sae.org.
SAE AMS 241 2 Silver Plating
SAE AMS 2485 Black Oxide Coating
SAE AMS 2487 Anodic Treatment of Titanium and Titanium Alloys
SAE AMS 2488 Anodic Treatment, Titanium and Titanium Alloys
SAE AS1 701 Lubricant, Solid Dry Film
SAE J1 23 Surface Discontinuities on Bolts, Screws, and Studs in Fatigue Applications
SAE J2270 Ship Systems and Equipment—Fasteners—Test, Inspection, and Installation Requirements
SAE J2271 M Ship Systems and Equipment—Part Standard for Studs—Continuous and Double End (Metric Series)
SAE J2280 Ship Systems and Equipment—Fasteners—Selection and Identification Requirements
SAE J2295 Fasteners—Part Standard—Cap Screws, Hex Bolts, and Hex Nuts (Inch Dimensioned)
2.1 .2 National Aerospace Standards
Available from Aerospace Industries Association, 1 000 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1 700, Arlington, VA 22209-3928, Tel:
703-358-1 000, www.aia-aerospace.org.
NAS 1 283 Fasteners, Male, Threaded, Self-locking
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2.1 .3 ASME Publications
Available from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 22 Law Drive, PO Box 2900, Fairfield, NJ 07007-2900, Tel:
973-882-1 1 70, www.asme.org.
ASME B1 .1 3M Metric Screw Threads - M Profile
ASME B1 8.2.3.1 M Metric Hex Cap Screws
ASME B1 8.2.3.3M Metric Heavy Hex Screws
ASME B1 8.2.3.5M Metric Hex Bolts
ASME B1 8.2.3.6M Metric Heavy Hex Bolts
ASME B1 8.2.3.7M Metric Heavy Hex Structural Bolts
ASME B1 8.2.4.1 M Metric Hex Nuts, Style 1
ASME B1 8.2.4.2M Metric Hex Nuts, Style 2
ASME B1 8.2.4.6M Metric Heavy Hex Nuts
ASME B1 8.3.1 M Socket Head Cap Screws (Metric Series)
ASME B1 8.3.5M Hexagon Socket Flat Countersunk Head Cap Screws (Metric Series)
2.1 .4 ASTM Publications
Available from ASTM, 1 00 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 1 9428-2959, Tel: 61 0-832-9585, www.astm.org.
ASTM A 1 93/A1 93M Alloy Steel and Stainless Steel Bolting Materials for High-Temperature Service
ASTM A 1 94/A1 94M Carbon and Alloy Steel Nuts for Bolts for High-Pressure and High-Temperature Service
ASTM A 325M High-Strength Bolts for Structural Steel Joints [Metric]
ASTM A 342 Standard Test Methods for Permeability of Feebly Magnetic Materials
ASTM A 380 Cleaning, Descaling, and Passivation of Stainless Steel Parts, Equipment and Systems
ASTM A 453/A 453M Bolting Materials, High-Temperature, 50 to 1 20 ksi [345 to 827 MPa] Yield Strength, with Expansion
Coefficients Comparable to Austenitic Steels
ASTM A 490M High Strength Steel Bolts, Classes 1 0.9 and 1 0.9.3 for Structural Steel Joints (Metric)
ASTM A 563M Carbon and Alloy Steel Nuts [Metric]
ASTM A 574M Alloy Steel Socket Head Cap Screws [Metric]
ASTM B 580 Anodic Oxide Coatings on Aluminum
ASTM F 467M Nonferrous Nuts for General Use [Metric]
ASTM F 468M Nonferrous Bolts, Hex Cap Screws and Studs for General Use [Metric]
ASTM F 568M Carbon and Alloy Steel Externally Threaded Metric Fasteners
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ASTM F 738M Stainless Steel Metric Bolts, Screws, and Studs
ASTM F 788/F 788M Surface Discontinuities of Bolts, Screws, and Studs, Inch and Metric Series
ASTM F 835M Alloy Steel Socket Button and Flat Countersunk Head Cap Screws [Metric]
ASTM F 879M Stainless Steel Socket Button and Flat Countersunk Head Cap Screws [Metric]
ASTM F 1 470 Fastener Sampling for Specified Mechanical Properties and Performance Inspection
ASTM F 2328M Determining Decarburization and Carburization in Hardened and Tempered Threaded Steel Bolts,
Screws and Studs (Metric)
Available from Standardization Documents Order Desk, Building 4D, 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 1 91 1 1 -5094,
Tel: 21 5-697-21 79, http://stinet.dtic.mil/str/dodiss4_fields.html.
This SAE part standard is for fasteners manufactured to ASTM and SAE fastener standards in accordance with the
requirements defined herein. ASTM has issued many fastener standards but generally has not established part or identifying
numbers for fasteners to these standards. When using the ASTM or SAE standards, it is necessary to identify the applicable
dimensional configuration, coating requirements, and supplemental quality assurance requirements. This SAE part standard
provides for the identification of many frequently used fasteners by identifying the applicable dimensional, coating, and other
special features with simple part identifying numbers that can be easily recognized by both manufacturers and users.
PINs are provided herein for selected metric bolts, cap screws, and hex nuts for the purpose of common logistics parts
identification between designers, builders, repair activities, and equipment operators. Part numbers are provided for only
those fastener configurations and materials most likely to be needed. Industry or military specifications and standards with
part numbers already exist for many types of fasteners and therefore part numbers to cover similar fasteners in this standard
have usually not been developed.
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3.2.1 PINs for Screws and Bolts
Figure 1 provides part or identifying numbers for hex and socket head screws and bolts in accordance with selected ASTM
and SAE product standards. Table 1 is a listing of the standards with the selected materials identified for metric screws and
bolts. The part number consists of a number of fields in the following order as identified in Figure 1 :
Field 0—J2295M (Optional prefix, recommended)
Field 1 —Product standard (ASTM or SAE)
Field 2—Thread form
Field 3—Thread tolerance class
Field 4—Type of fastener
Field 5—Nominal Diameter
Field 6—Locking Mechanisms
Field 7 Coatings
Field 8—Nominal length
Field 9—PIN suffix for the selected material as obtained from Table 1 .
3.2.2 PINs for Nuts
Figure 2 provides part or identifying numbers for hex nuts in accordance with selected ASTM and SAE product standards.
Table 2 lists the metric nut standards with the selected materials identified. The part number consists of a number of fields
in the following order as identified in Figure 2:
Field 0—J2295M (Optional Prefix, Recommended)
Field 1 —Product standard (ASTM or SAE)
Field 2—Thread form
Field 3—Thread tolerance class
Field 4—Type of nut: Hex, Heavy Hex or Jam
Field 5—Nominal Diameter
Field 6—Locking Mechanisms
Field 7 Coatings
Field 8—PIN suffix for the selected material as obtained from Table 2
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J2295M F568 M 6 H 1 2 L Z 50 J
Field 9 Materials
Field 8 Nominal Length
Field 7 Coatings
Field 6 Locking Mechanisms
Field 5 Nominal Diameter
Field 4 Type of Fastener
Field 3 Thread Tolerance Class
Field 2 Thread Form
Field 1 Product Standard (ASTM or SAE)
Field 0 (Optional) SAE Standard
Field 0—J2295M – Identifies this SAE Standard (This prefix is optional and may be omitted when drawing or computer
limitations cannot accommodate the extra characters. See 4.2 for guidance when this prefix is omitted.)
Field 1 —Product Standard (ASTM or SAE) – The applicable standards and the Field 1 identification are contained in the
first column of Table 2. For standards with a “M” suffix for “Metric”, the suffix is not used since Field 2 describes the type
of threads.
Field 2 Thread Form
Field 3 Thread Class Field
M = Metric (ASME B1 .1 3M) 4 = 4g6g (metric) (ASME B1 .1 3M)
6 = 6H (metric) (ASME B1 .1 3M)
Field 4—Type of Fastener
B = Heavy Hex Structural Bolt F = Hexagon Socket Flat Countersunk Head Cap Screw
H = Heavy Hex Cap Screw °
(metric = 90 countersunk)
R = Regular Hex Cap Screw S = Socket Head Cap Screw
Field 5—Nominal Metric Diameter (See 3.3.2) Field 6—Locking Mechanisms
XX(X) = mm (Use two digits below 1 00 mm) — = No Locking Mechanisms
L = Locking Element (See 3.7 for location and testing of
NOTE: See 4.5 for earlier PIN’s when Fields 6 locking elements)
and 7 were combined.
Field 7 Coatings
N = None (However, passivation shall be provided on CRES fasteners and the coating requirements of 3.4.1 .3 shall
apply to all titanium fasteners.)
A = Aluminum plated (See 3.4.2) B = Black Oxide (See 3.4.3)
D = Dry Film Lubricant (see 3.4.7) G = Zinc – Hot Dip (H) or Mechanically Deposited (M).
K = Manganese Phosphate Coating (see 3.4.5) These designators no longer used (See 4.1 0)
P = Zinc Phosphate Coating (see 3.4.5) S = Silver Plating (see 3.4.6)
V = Pigmented Zinc/Aluminum Coating – No Chromium Permitted (See 3.4.8)
W = Pigmented Zinc/Aluminum Coating – Chromium Permitted (See 3.4.8)
X = Zinc/Aluminum Inorganic Coating – No Chromium Permitted (see 3.4.8 and 3.4.8.1 )
Y = Zinc/Aluminum Inorganic Coating – Chromium Permitted (see 3.4.8)
Z = Zinc Electroplate (Electroplated zinc See 3.4.4)
Field 8 Nominal Length (See 3.3.1 for length increments)
Metric = mm (For lengths below 1 00 mm, use two digits)
Field 9 PIN Suffix to Designate Material – Select applicable PIN Suffix from Table 1 . If applicable suffix is a number a
dash prefix must be used; i.e. "-660".
FIGURE 1 - PART NUMBER SYSTEM FOR SELECTED HEX AND SOCKET HEAD SCREWS
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Part Number Example
The part number used as an example in Figure 1 , J2295M F568M6H1 2LZ50J , is as follows. The optional J2295M indicates
the standard for the applicable part number. F568M is the applicable product standard with the “ M ” also designating metric
threads and “ 6” indicating thread class 6g. the “ H ” indicates a Heavy Metric Cap Screw per the standard with “ 1 2 ” indicating
a 1 2 mm diameter while the " L " in the features code indicates a self-locking element and “Z” indicates zinc electroplating.
The “ 50 ” indicates a length of 50 mm. The “ J ” indicates material in accordance with ASTM F 568 Class 9.8, as indicated in
Table 1 .
FIGURE 1 - PART NUMBER SYSTEM FOR SELECTED HEX AND SOCKET HEAD SCREWS (CONTINUED)
TABLE 1 - HEX AND SOCKET HEAD METRIC FASTENER MARKINGS AND PIN IDENTIFIERS
Yield/Tensile
Strength (2) Material
Product Size MPa (Values PIN
Standard Range are Yield Mechanical Suffix
Figure 1 Alloy Groups and Coatings except T.S. = Property Figure 1
Field 1 (1 ) Conditions Recommended (mm) Tensile) Marking Field 9
A1 93M Heavy Hex Screws
(ASME B1 8.2.3.3M)
(See 4.9) Chromium- None, M5 to 720 min. B7 B7
molybdenum, (see 4.9.1 ) M64
Grade B7
Chromium- 550 min. B7M B7M
molybdenum,
Grade B7M
Chromium- 725 min. B1 6 B1 6
molybdenum,
Grade B1 6
A325M Heavy Hex Structural Bolts
(ASME B1 8.2.3.7M)
Type 1 , Medium None M1 6 to 660 min. A 325 & MT1
Carbon (Class 8.8) M36 8S
Type 3, Weathering None M1 6 to 660 min. A 325 & MT3
Steel (Cl 8.8.3) M36 8S3
A453M Hex Bolts (ASMEB1 8.2.3.5M) M5 to 585 min. 660 A, B —660
Grade 660, Class A, None or “D” M1 00 or C Add A, B
B or C or C if
specific
Heavy Hex Bolts (ASME 1 8.2.3.6M) M1 2 to class is
Grade 660, Class A, None or “D” M36 required
B or C (See 4.9.4)
Field 0—J2295M – Identifies this SAE Standard (This prefix is optional and may be omitted when drawing or computer
limitations cannot accommodate the extra characters. See 4.2 for guidance when this prefix is omitted.)
Field 1 Product Standard (ASTM & SAE) – The applicable product standards and the Field 1 identification are contained
in the first column of Table 4. The “M” suffix for “Metric” is not used since Field 2 describes the type of threads.
Field 2 Thread Form
Field 3 Thread Class Field
M = Metric (ASME B1 .1 3M) 4 = 4g6g (metric) (ASME B1 .1 3M)
6 = 6H (metric) (ASME B1 .1 3M)
Field 4 Type of Nut
H = Heavy Hex Nut
Field 5 Nominal Metric Diameter (See 3.3.2)
J = Hex Jam Nut XX(X) = mm (Use two digits below 1 00 mm)
R = Hex Nut
Field 6 Locking Mechanisms NOTE: See 4.5 for earlier PIN’s when Fields 6 and 7 were combined
— = No Locking Mechanisms (Locking elements will be covered in a future revision.)
Field 7 Coatings
N = None (However, specific treatments apply to some fasteners. See 3.4.1 )
A = Aluminum plate (See 3.4.2) B = Black Oxide (See 3.4.3)
D = Dry Film Lubricant (See 3.4.7) K = Manganese Phosphate Coating (see 3.4.5)
P = Zinc Phosphate Coating (see 3.4.5) S = Silver Plating (see 3.4.6)
W = Pigmented Zinc/Aluminum Coating – No Chrome Permitted (See 3.4.8)
X = Zinc/Aluminum Inorganic Coating-No Chromium Permitted (see 3.4.8 and 3.4.8.1 )
Y = Zinc/Aluminum or Chromium/Zinc Inorganic Coating (see 3.4.8)
Z = Zinc Electroplate (Electroplated zinc. See 3.4.4)
G = Zinc - Hot Dip (H) or Mechanically Deposited (M). These designators no longer used (See 4.1 0)
Field 8 PIN Suffix to Designate Material – Select applicable PIN Suffix from Table 2.
For the part number in Figure 2, the optional J2295M indicates the standard for the applicable part number. A1 94 is the
applicable product standard with the “M” also designating metric threads and “6” indicating thread class 6H. The “H” indicates
Heavy Hex Nut while “20” is the nominal diameter in mm. The “-“ indicates no special features and “N” indicates no coating.
The “7” indicates Grade 7 material per ASTM A 1 94/A 1 94M as indicated in Table 2.
J2295MF836M6R20-NF or F836M6R20-NF is the part number for a metric hex nut with M20, Class 6H threads in alloy 31 6,
cold worked condition per ASTM F 836M.
FIGURE 2 - PART NUMBER SYSTEM FOR SELECTED HEX NUTS
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b. Heavy hex configurations have been chosen for the higher strength fasteners and in most cases this is in accordance
with the recommendations of the product standards.
c. Certain configurations are not listed as recommended configurations because there are other industry standards with
part identifying numbers that are preferred. Similarly stud configurations are not listed since they are covered by SAE
J2271 M.
d. To achieve standardization and minimize logistic support requirements.
3.3.1 Lengths of Fasteners
Lengths shall be restricted to those lengths identified in the applicable dimensional standards. When guidance is not
provided in the dimensional standard, the length shall be limited to the increments in Table 3.
TABLE 3 - INCREMENTS
Units Screw Length Length Increments
Metric 8 to 20 mm 2 mm
25 to 1 00 mm 5 mm
1 1 0 to 200 mm 1 0 mm
220 mm and longer 20 mm
3.3.2 Diameters of Fasteners
Diameters shall be restricted to those identified in the applicable dimensional standards. For new design, diameters should
be restricted to the following sizes when possible:
Metric—M2, M3, M4, M5, M6, M8, M1 0, M1 2, M1 6, M20, M24, M30, M36, M42, M48
3.3.3 Thread Types and Fits
See SAE J2280 for guidance on thread selection. For fit, 6g is recommended for externally threaded fasteners and class
6H is recommended for internally threaded fasteners. Plated or coated external threads shall be accepted by using 6h high
limit (GO) and 6g low limit (NOGO) gages. Plated or coated internal threads shall be accepted using 6H high limit (NOGO)
and low limit (GO) gages
3.4 Coating Requirements
Coatings shall be limited to those identified for the applicable material standards in Tables 1 and 2. The requirements for
the applicable coatings are as follows:
3.4.1 Required Treatments/Coatings for Aluminum, Stainless Steel and Titanium Fasteners
The following treatments are required for all fasteners of the indicated material and are not identified in the part identification
number since the treatments are mandatory.
3.4.1 .1 Aluminum
All aluminum fasteners shall be anodized in accordance with ASTM B 580.
3.4.1 .2 Stainless Steel
All corrosion-resistant steel fasteners shall be passivated in accordance with ASTM A 380. Additional coatings are not
necessary for protection of corrosion resistant steel fasteners but solid dry film lubricants (see 3.4.7) may be added for
lubricity.
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3.4.1 .3 Titanium
Fasteners of titanium alloy shall be anodized in accordance with SAE AMS 2487 or AMS 2488 Type 2 (except testing
requirements may be negotiated between manufacturer and coating supplier). Additional coatings are not necessary for
protection of titanium fasteners but solid dry film lubricants (see 3.4.7) may be added for lubricity.
3.4.2 Aluminum Coatings
Aluminum coatings shall have a conversion or other top coat and shall be subjected to a 400 hour salt spray test and meet
the coating requirements of ASTM F 1 1 37 except for appearance.
3.4.3 Black Oxide Coatings
Black oxide coatings shall be in accordance with SAE AMS 2485.
3.4.4 Electrodeposited Coatings
Zinc electro-deposited coatings shall be in accordance with ASTM F 1 941 M for metric dimensioned screws as provided
herein. The minimum coating thickness shall be one-sixth the pitch diameter allowance as identified in the applicable coating
document or ASME B1 .1 3M. Low coating thickness impairs chromate adhesion and performance and use of coated screws
is not recommended when the coating thickness will be less than 4 µm for metric products. Coating thickness is applicable
to significant surfaces only as defined and measured in accordance with ASTM F 1 941 M. Unless designated by the
purchaser, any of the chromate finishes identified in the referenced ASTM documents may be supplied. Designation B (blue-
bright) is recommended for metric products.
3.4.5 Phosphate Coatings
Manganese Phosphate coatings should not be exposed to temperature in excess of 1 21 °C (250 °F). Zinc Phosphate
coatings should not be used if contact with alkaline materials or exposure to temperatures above 93 °C (200 °F) is expected.
A supplementary coating shall be provided for improved corrosion resistance and shall be selected from one of the
applicable coatings below:
K = Manganese Phosphate with chemically converted supplemental treatment in accordance with MIL-DTL-1 6232, Type
M, Class 2
P = Zinc Phosphate Coating with supplementary zinc rich epoxy resin coating. (Coating shall be in accordance with ASTM
F 1 1 37 Grade II or Grade III and shall meet 240 hour salt spray test.)
3.4.6 Silver Plating
Silver Plating shall be in accordance with SAE AMS 241 2.
3.4.7 Solid Dry Film Coatings
Dry or solid film lubricants are used on fasteners to prevent corrosion and to reduce installation friction. These coatings are
particularly recommended for use on titanium and corrosion resisting steel fasteners to reduce friction and galling. Solid or
dry film lubricants shall be in accordance with SAE AS1 701 Class I except that the dry film lubricant for heat and corrosion
resistant (ASTM A 453) fasteners shall be of a class rated for 399 ° C (750 ° F) or higher. The dry film lubricants are generally
suited for all fastener materials and may be used even if not listed in the tables.
3.4.8 Zinc/Aluminum or Chromium Zinc Inorganic Coatings
These coatings shall meet the requirements of Grade 3 in accordance with ASTM F 1 1 36 except that a pigmented topcoat
is permitted. The basecoat shall have a minimum thickness of 5.5 µm. (If a particular pigmented topcoat color is required,
see 4.6. for guidance.) With designator “Y” coatings with or without chromium may be furnished at manufacturer’s option.
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For certain applications, low magnetic permeability may be required. Most non-ferrous fasteners have a relative magnetic
permeability in air of 2.0 maximum when determined in accordance with ASTM A 342 on the finished fastener. However
Nickel-Copper Alloy 400 and 405 fasteners should not be used when a magnetic permeability of 2.0 maximum is required
as the magnetic permeability changes significantly at a transition temperature that is within the temperature range of normal
usage. For CRES fasteners, alloy 31 6/31 6L should be specified when low magnetic permeability is required. Unless
extremely cold worked, the relative permeability should not exceed 2.0 maximum for alloy 31 6/31 6L alloy fasteners while
similar CRES fasteners of other 300 series alloy may exceed this value.
NOTE: If compliance with magnetic permeability requirements is necessary, the fastener is then considered a special for
which the permeability requirements must be identified in addition to the part number for the screw.
Prior to the 2006 revision, PIN Fields 6 and 7 were combined under Field 6. As a result, the newer PINs may have an
additional “-“ in Field 6 or an additional “N” in Field 7. This change will result in the addition of an “N” following the “_” in
fasteners with no special features or coatings or the addition of a “-“ prior to the coating designator for coated fasteners
with no special features.
If a pigmented topcoat of a particular color is required it must be specified in the ordering documentation. For metric
fasteners, a blue pigmented topcoat is recommended if color identification is desired.
The availability of certain alloys should be considered since several of these alloys may not be readily available and may
result in high costs for small lot procurements. In some cases similar materials may be available but with somewhat different
strength properties. The parameters to be considered are briefly identified below with guidance as to possible
interchangeability.
Alloy 462 is usually not readily available and is generally produced only in coil form for use in cold heading operations. This
material cold forms well and is the preferred material for large production runs. Alloy 464 is readily available in round and
hex bar suitable for hot heading and machining. The minimum tensile strength is the same for both alloys but the minimum
yield strength for Alloy 464 is lower than for Alloy 462. This could be a factor in the interchangeability in applications for
externally threaded fasteners. For nuts, the proof load is the same for both materials and interchangeability should not be
a problem. Alloy 462 may be substituted for Alloy 464 unless the purchaser specifically prohibits substitution. Alloy 464 may
be substituted for Alloy 462 only upon specific approval by the purchaser.
Like brass alloy 462, Silicon Bronze Alloy 651 is not readily available and should be selected for large production runs of
cold-headed fasteners. Alloy 655 with lower strength characteristics is more readily available. The two alloys may not be
interchangeable unless the application is based on the strength properties of Alloy 655.
Alloy 400 is readily available in bar and coil form and is the best option for cold or hot heading. Alloy 405 is readily available
in round and hex bar and machines much easier than Alloy 400 due to increased sulfur content. In smaller diameters, Alloy
400 has a higher tensile and yield strength and should be used for externally threaded fasteners. For nuts, the difference in
strength (proof load) is usually not a factor. A PIN suffix is available to allow either alloy 400 or 405 to be furnished. If this
PIN code suffix is not used, substitution of one alloy for the other requires approval of the procuring activity.
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