Structural Bolting Systems
Printable shop wall chart: Structural Bolting Systems. Free letter-size PDF to print and post at the counter; 25 x 36 inch poster version available.
| Grade | Head | Tensile | Galvanizing |
|---|---|---|---|
| A325 | Heavy hex | 120 ksi min | Allowed (HDG or mechanical) |
| A490 | Heavy hex | 150 - 173 ksi | Not allowed; zinc-flake (F3393) only |
| F1852 | Round TC | 120 ksi min | Allowed |
| F2280 | Round TC | 150 - 173 ksi | Not allowed; zinc-flake (F3393) only |
Component Specification
F2280
| Component | Specification |
|---|---|
| Nut | ASTM A563 heavy hex (DH for galvanized and A490) |
| Washer | ASTM F436 (required with A490) |
| Tension indicator | ASTM F959 DTI, 325 or 490 type |
| Installation methods | Snug-tight, turn-of-nut, calibrated wrench, twist-off TC, DTI (per RCSC) |
Structural bolts are assemblies from compatible lots. A machinery torque chart does not apply.
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A325
A490
A325
F3125 A325
F3125 A490
F1852 TC BOLT
DH
F436
A563 DH NUT
F436 WASHER
ASTM F3125 structural bolts and their matched components · installed per the RCSC Specification
F3125 grades
Grade
Head
Tensile
Galvanizing
A325
Heavy hex
120 ksi min
Allowed (HDG or mechanical)
A490
Heavy hex
150 - 173 ksi
Not allowed; zinc-flake (F3393) only
F1852
Round TC
120 ksi min
Allowed
F2280
Round TC
150 - 173 ksi
Not allowed; zinc-flake (F3393) only
Component
Specification
Nut
ASTM A563 heavy hex (DH for galvanized and A490)
Washer
ASTM F436 (required with A490)
Tension indicator
ASTM F959 DTI, 325 or 490 type
Installation methods
Snug-tight, turn-of-nut, calibrated wrench, twist-off TC, DTI (per RCSC)
Structural bolts are assemblies from compatible lots. A machinery torque chart does not apply.
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