1.0 Dimensions: ASME B18.31.3.
1.1 Threaded rods have only two dimensions, thread and length.
1.2 Thread: ASME B1.1
Thread Fit:
ASTM A307 Grade A. Plain: 1A. Zinc Plated: 1A before zinc plating and after zinc plating should meet 3A GO and 1A
NO GO thread ring gage condition. Hot Dip Galvanized: 1A before coating.
ASTM F1554 Grade 36: Plain: 1A. Zinc Plated: 1A before zinc plating and after zinc plating should meet 3A GO and 1A
NO GO thread ring gage condition.
ASTM F1554 Grade 55 S1 Weldable: Plain. 1A
ASTM F593 304 & 316: Passivated. 1A
ASTM A193/A193M or ASME SA-193 /SA-193M Grade B7: Plain: 2A. Zinc Plated: 2A before zinc plating and after zinc
plating should meet 3A GO and 2A NO GO thread ring gage condition.
ASTM A193/A193M or ASME SA-193 /SA-193M Grade B8 & B8M: Plain: 2A.
1.3 Length (L): Length of the threaded rod is measured from end to end. Length tolerance is + or – 1/4" inch for
nominal lengths less than 6 feet and + or – 1/2” inch for nominal lengths 6 feet & longer.
1.4 Threaded rods ends will not be pointed (not chamfered) on the ends.
2.0 Mechanical Properties:
2.1 Steel
Standard / Grade Hardness Tensile Strength
ASTM A307 Grade A 100 HRB Max Minimum 60,000 PSI
Tensile Elongation Reduction of Area
Standard / Grade Hardness Yield Strength
Strength Minimum Minimum
ASTM A193 / A193M
35 HRC Minimum Minimum
Or ASME SA-193/SA- 16 % 50 %
Maximum 125,000 PSI 105,000 PSI
193M. Grade B7
Disclaimer: The above is a compilation of data, from various industry standards. BBI has taken every effort to present the data accurately.
However BBI cannot be held liable for any claim traceable to any errors typographical or otherwise contained herein.
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2.1 Steel Cont’d
Tensile Elongation Reduction of Area
Yield Strength
Standard / Grade Strength Minimum Minimum
Elongation in 8
ASTM F1554 Minimum 58,000 PSI inch: 20%
Minimum 36,000 PSI 40 %
Grade 36 Maximum 80,000 PSI Elongation in 2
Inch: 23 %
Elongation in 8
ASTM F1554
Minimum 75,000 PSI inch: 18%
Grade 55 S1 Minimum 55,000 PSI 30%
Maximum 95,000 PSI Elongation in 2
Weldable
Inch: 21 %
2.2 Stainless Steel
Tensile
Standard / Grade Diameter Condition Hardness Strength Yield Strength
1/4 “ to 5/8” 100,000 PSI to
CW1 HRB 95 to HRC 32 65,000 PSI
Inclusive 150,000 PSI
ASTM F593
304 (18-8) & 316
3/4 “ to 1-1/2” 85,000 PSI to
CW2 HRB 80 to HRC 32 45,000 PSI
Inclusive 140,000 PSI
Tensile Elongation Reduction of
Standard / Grade Hardness Strength Yield Strength Minimum Area Minimum
ASTM A193 / A193M
Minimum Minimum 30,000
Or ASME SA-193 / SA-193M. Grade 96 HRB Max 30% 50%
75,000 PSI PSI
B8 & B8M
3.0 Surface Finish: Plain / Zinc / HDG. Zinc & HDG details given in table below.
Properties Zinc Clear Hot Dip Galvanized (HDG)
Type Trivalent (Cr+3) RoHS Compliant
Color Clear
For sizes 3/8 “ & under : minimum 0.0017” (43 microns) and for
Coating Thickness 0.0001” / 3 Microns Minimum
sizes over 3/8 “ minimum 0.0020” (50 microns).
ASTM F1941 / F1941M.
Specification ASTM F2329/F2329M or ASTM A153/A153M
Fe/Zn 3AN
Notes: Stainless steel threaded rods will be passivated.
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However BBI cannot be held liable for any claim traceable to any errors typographical or otherwise contained herein.
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4.0 Frequently Asked Questions on Threaded Rods
1) Does BBI’s threaded rods meet ASTM A36 grade?
ASTM A36 is a standard specifying the requirement of the raw material steel. It is not a
specification for any fastener. Raw material meeting the ASTM A36 standard can be used to
manufacture different grades of fasteners. For example parts manufactured from ASTM A36 raw
material steel include ASTM A307 Grade A, ASTM F1554 Grade 36 and SAE J429 Grade 2 as well.
Therefore the customer should also specify the grade of the threaded rod he is looking for, like
ASTM A307 Grade A or ASTM F1554 Grade 36 or SAE J429 grade 2 etc.,.
2) Can I substitute ASTM A307 Grade A threaded rod for a customer‘s requirement for ASTM
F1554 Grade 36?
NO. Mechanical properties of ASTM A307 Grade A is not the same as ASTM F1554 Grade 36. The
MTR for ASTM F1554 Grade 36 threaded rods will have the test results of tensile strength, yield
strength, % elongation and % reduction of area. An MTR for ASTM A307 Grade A threaded rods
will only have the test results of hardness & tensile strength. A customer asking for ASTM F1554
Grade 36 will require all the test results (tensile strength, yield strength, % elongation and %
reduction of area) hence may not accept the substitution. Even if one takes the ASTM A307 Grade
A threaded rod from BBI’s stock and test it in a laboratory, it may not meet the mechanical
property requirements of ASTM F1554 grade 36 especially in terms of % elongation, % reduction
of area and it may exceed the maximum tensile strength requirement.
Disclaimer: The above is a compilation of data, from various industry standards. BBI has taken every effort to present the data accurately.
However BBI cannot be held liable for any claim traceable to any errors typographical or otherwise contained herein.
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