Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Everything You Need To Know About An ASTM A193 Bolt

By Edward White


Bolts come in varied specifications, their respective structural composition defining their capacity and adaptability to various conditions and surroundings. The American Society for Testing and Materials or ASTM is the international body that defines standards of quality for these bolting tools. Manufacturers from all over the world use ASTM standards in the production of every bolt and stud that will later find their way to industries.

One example of an ASTM bolt specification is the A193 bolt, made of alloy steel and stainless steel, which is best used for high-temperature and high-pressure works. There are also a lot of other ASTM bolting specifications apart from this, and it also pays to identify the dissimilarity.

The A320 has the same structural composition as the A193, although the former is designed for use in low temperature, while another type, the A307, is made of carbon steel. On the other hand, the A325 is a steel structural bolt, while the A354 is a tempered and quenched alloy bolt and stud. The A449, on the other hand, has a similar makeup as the A354 and is best used for general purposes. Finally, the A490 is heat-treated and is composed mainly of alloy steel.

What are the best uses for the A193? This specification is used heavily in chemical construction and petroleum processes. The fasteners of the A193 are used in fittings, pressure vessels, valves, as well as flanges. General applications require eight threads per inch for all diameters beyond one inch.

The A193 is available in several grades, including the A193 B7 Stud, the B8M, the B8 (Class 1 stainless steel), and the B8 (Class 2 stainless steel). The A193 B7 is made from alloy steel. The B7 comes in many different sizes: up to 2-1/2, 2-5 /8-4, or else 4-1/8-7. Ideally, Xylan Coated Bolts and nuts are also one of the best general-purpose tools because of their versatility, capability to resist extreme, highly corrosive environments, and unique structural makeup.




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