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Typically, the bolt specification dictates which nuts are compatible for use. However, when in doubt, the #1
Rule for Nut Selection: Always select a nut whose minimum proof strength is greater than or equal to the bolts
minimum ultimate tensile capacity. The following charts are some examples of compatible nut and bolt
combinations.
SAE J429 Bolt and Nut Compatibility
Bolt Grade Recommended Nut Grade (D) Suitable Substitution (E)
SAE J-429 Grade 5 SAE J995 Grade 5 Hex Nut SAE J995 Grade 8 Hex Nut
SAE J-429 Grade 8 SAE J995 Grade 8 Hex Nut
ASTM Bolt and ASTM A563 Nut Compatibility
(ASTM A194 Compatibility shown for A325, A490 & A193 Bolts)
Grade Surface Nominal ASTM A563 Grade and ANSI Style Nut ( C )
of Finish ( B ) Size Recommended ( D ) Suitable Substitution ( E )
Bolt ( A ) (in.) Heavy Hex
1/4 to 1-1/2 Grade A Hex Nut A,C,DH
over 1-1/2 to 2 Grade A Heavy Hex Nut C,DH
ASTM A307 Grade A Plain &
Galvanized
Over 2 to 4 Grade A Heavy Hex Nut C,DH
ASTM A307 Grade B Plain &
Galvanized
1/4 to 4 Grade A Heavy Hex Nut C,DH
1/4 to 1-1/2 Grade B Hex Nut C,DH Plain
Over 1-1/2 to 3 Grade A Heavy Hex Nut C,DH
ASTM A449 Type 1
Galvanized 1/4 to 3 Grade DH Heavy Hex Nut
Plain 1/2 to 1-1/2 Grade C Heavy Hex Nut DH, ASTM A194 2H ASTM A325 Type 1
Galvanized 1/2 to 1-1/2 Grade DH Heavy Hex Nut ASTM A194 2H
Plain 1/4 to 1-1/2 Grade C Heavy Hex Nut DH
Over 1-1/2 to 4 Grade C Heavy Hex Nut DH
ASTM A354 Grade BC
Galvanized All Grade DH Heavy Hex Nut
ASTM A354 Grade BD Plain 1/4 to 3 Grade DH Heavy Hex Nut
ASTM A490 Plain 1/2 to 1-1/2 Grade DH Heavy Hex Nut ASTM A194 2H
ASTM A193 Grade B7 ASTM A194 2H Heavy Hex Nut ASTM A194 7
ASTM A193 Grade B8 ASTM A194 Grade 8
ASTM A193 Grade B8M ASTM A194 Grade 8M
Note: the above chart should not be considered all inclusive for all fasteners listed. The nuts listed are those that may be r eadily available.
(A) Bolt includes all externally threaded types of fasteners.
(B) Galvanized coated nuts are nuts intended for use with externally threaded fasteners which are hot-dip zinc-coated, mechanically zinc-coated or have a plating or coating of
sufficient thickness to require overtapping the nut to provide assembly. Non-zinc plated nuts are nuts intended for use with e xternally threaded fasteners which have a plain
finish or have a plating or coating of insufficient thickness to require overtapping the nut thread to provide assembly.
(C) The availability of DH nuts in nominal sizes and larger is limited. In most instances ASTM A194 Grade 2H nuts may be considered.
(D) Recommended denotes a commercially available nut having the most suitable mechanical properties and dimensional configuration , or style, which will make it possible
to obtain the desired bolt load.
(E) Suitable denotes nuts having mechanical properties that will make it possible to obtain the desired bolt load, but require co nsideration of dimensional configuration, or
style, suitability and availability.
Typical Material Yield Strength at Various Temperatures
(in) 70 200 400 600 800
1/4 - 1-in 92,000 84,000 76,000
over 1 - 1-1/2-in 81,000 77,000 67,000
8 1/4 - 1-1/2-in 130,000 121,000 109,000
B7 up to 2-1/2-in 105,000 92,000 85,000 74,000
B8 Class 1 30,000 21,000 18,000 17,000
B16 up to 2-1/2-in 105,000 98,000 93,000 83,000
ASTM A307 B 36,000 31,000
BC up to 2-1/2-in 109,000 96,000
BD up to 2-1/2-in 125,000 110,000
ASTM A574 153,000 141,000 128,000
SAE J429
ASTM A193
ASTM A354
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Specification Grade
Diameter
Yield Strength (PSI) vs. Temperature
Temperature F
The values listed should only be used as a general guide illustrating the reduction of yield strength of some of the common fastener
grades as the temperature increases. This is not part of any of the fastener standards. For further details, contact the Fast enal
Engineering Department.
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