ASTM F593-13a

Standard Specification for Stainless Steel Bolts, Hex Cap Screws, and Studs

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
13.1 For the purposes of determining compliance with the specified limits for properties listed in this specification, an observed value or calculated value shall be rounded in accordance with Practice E29.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers the requirements for stainless steel bolts, hex cap screws, and studs 0.25 to 1.50 in., inclusive, in nominal diameter in a number of alloys in common use and intended for service applications requiring general corrosion resistance.  
1.2 Seven groups of stainless steel alloys are covered, including thirteen austenitic, two ferritic, four martensitic, and one precipitation hardening.
Group
AlloysA
ConditionB
1  
304, 305, 384, 304 L,  
(CW) cold workedC  
18-9LW, 302HQD  
2  
316, 316 L  
(CW) cold workedC  
3  
321, 347  
(CW) cold workedC  
4  
430E  
(CW) cold workedC  
5  
410F  
(H) hardened and tempered  
6  
431  
(H) hardened and tempered  
7  
630  
(AH) age hardened  A Unless otherwise specified on the inquiry and order, the choice of an alloy from within a group shall be at the discretion of the fastener manufacturer (see 6.1). B See 4.2 for options. C Sizes 0.75 in. and larger may be hot worked and solution annealed, provided the bolts comply with the cold worked (CW) mechanical property requirements. D When approved by the purchaser, Alloys 303, 303Se, or XM1 may be furnished. E When approved by the purchaser, Alloy 430F may be furnished. F When approved by the purchaser, Alloys 416 or 416Se may be furnished.  
1.3 Supplementary requirements of an optional nature are provided, applicable only when agreed upon between the manufacturer and the purchaser at the time of the inquiry and order.  
1.4 Suitable nuts for use with bolts, hex cap screws, and studs included in this specification are covered by Specification F594. Unless otherwise specified, all nuts used on these fasteners shall conform to the requirements of Specification F594, shall be of the same alloy group, and shall have a specified minimum proof stress equal to or greater than the specified minimum full-size tensile strength of the externally threaded fastener.  
1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.  
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 30-Nov-2013
• ICS: 21.060.10 - Bolts, screws, studs
• Technical Committee: F16 - Fasteners
• Drafting Committee: F16.04 - Nonferrous Fasteners

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM F593-13 - Standard Specification for Stainless Steel Bolts, Hex Cap Screws, and Studs
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2013
• Replaced By: ASTM F593-13ae1 - Standard Specification for Stainless Steel Bolts, Hex Cap Screws, and Studs
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2013
• Referred By: ASTM B746/B746M-22 - Standard Specification for Corrugated Aluminum Alloy Structural Plate for Field-Bolted Pipe, Pipe-Arches, and Arches
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2013
• Referred By: ASTM C1804-20 - Standard Specification for Spun Cast Prestressed Concrete Bases for Tapered Steel Lighting Poles
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2013
• Referred By: ASTM F1333-91(2019) - Standard Specification for Construction of Fire and Foam Station Cabinets
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2013
• Referred By: ASTM F1718-01(2019) - Standard Specification for Rotary Positive Displacement Distillate Fuel Pumps
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2013
• Referred By: ASTM B745/B745M-15(2021) - Standard Specification for Corrugated Aluminum Pipe for Sewers and Drains
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2013
• Referred By: ASTM C1533-15(2022) - Standard Guide for General Design Considerations for Hot Cell Equipment
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2013
• Referred By: ASTM F986-86(2022) - Standard Specification for Suction Strainer Boxes
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2013
• Referred By: ASTM F1370-92(2019)e1 - Standard Specification for Pressure-Reducing Valves for Water Systems, Shipboard
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2013
• Referred By: ASTM F880-12(2017) - Standard Specification for Stainless Steel Socket, Square Head, and Slotted Headless-Set Screws
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2013
• Referred By: ASTM F594-22 - Standard Specification for Stainless Steel Nuts
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2013
• Referred By: ASTM F879-23 - Standard Specification for Stainless Steel Socket Button, Low and Flat Countersunk Head Cap Screws
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2013

Standards Content (Sample)

NOTICE: This standard has either been superseded and replaced by a new version or withdrawn.
Contact ASTM International (www.astm.org) for the latest information
Designation:F593 −13a
StandardSpecification for
1
Stainless Steel Bolts, Hex Cap Screws, and Studs
ThisstandardisissuedunderthefixeddesignationF593;thenumberimmediatelyfollowingthedesignationindicatestheyearoforiginal
adoptionor,inthecaseofrevision,theyearoflastrevision.Anumberinparenthesesindicatestheyearoflastreapproval.Asuperscript
epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope* 1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
1.1 This specification covers the requirements for stainless
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
steelbolts,hexcapscrews,andstuds0.25to1.50in.,inclusive,
and are not considered standard.
in nominal diameter in a number of alloys in common use and
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the
intended for service applications requiring general corrosion
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
resistance.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
1.2 Seven groups of stainless steel alloys are covered,
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
including thirteen austenitic, two ferritic, four martensitic, and
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
one precipitation hardening.
A B
Group Alloys Condition
2. Referenced Documents
C
1 304, 305, 384, 304 L, (CW) cold worked
D 2
18-9LW, 302HQ
2.1 ASTM Standards:
C
2 316, 316 L (CW) cold worked
A262Practices for Detecting Susceptibility to Intergranular
C
3 321, 347 (CW) cold worked
E C
4 430 (CW) cold worked Attack in Austenitic Stainless Steels
F
5 410 (H) hardened and tempered
A276Specification for Stainless Steel Bars and Shapes
6 431 (H) hardened and tempered
A342/A342MTest Methods for Permeability of Feebly
7 630 (AH) age hardened
Magnetic Materials
A
A380Practice for Cleaning, Descaling, and Passivation of
Unless otherwise specified on the inquiry and order, the choice of an alloy from
within a group shall be at the discretion of the fastener manufacturer (see 6.1).
Stainless Steel Parts, Equipment, and Systems
B
See 4.2 for options.
A484/A484MSpecification for General Requirements for
C
Sizes0.75in.andlargermaybehotworkedandsolutionannealed,providedthe
bolts comply with the cold worked (CW) mechanical property requirements. Stainless Steel Bars, Billets, and Forgings
D
Whenapprovedbythepurchaser,Alloys303,303Se,orXM1maybefurnished.
A493Specification for Stainless Steel Wire and Wire Rods
E
When approved by the purchaser, Alloy 430F may be furnished.
F for Cold Heading and Cold Forging
When approved by the purchaser, Alloys 416 or 416Se may be furnished.
A555/A555MSpecification for General Requirements for
1.3 Supplementary requirements of an optional nature are
Stainless Steel Wire and Wire Rods
provided, applicable only when agreed upon between the
A564/A564M Specification for Hot-Rolled and Cold-
manufacturer and the purchaser at the time of the inquiry and
Finished Age-Hardening Stainless Steel Bars and Shapes
order.
A582/A582MSpecification for Free-Machining Stainless
1.4 Suitable nuts for use with bolts, hex cap screws, and
Steel Bars
studsincludedinthisspecificationarecoveredbySpecification
A751Test Methods, Practices, and Terminology for Chemi-
F594. Unless otherwise specified, all nuts used on these
cal Analysis of Steel Products
fasteners shall conform to the requirements of Specification
A967Specification for Chemical Passivation Treatments for
F594, shall be of the same alloy group, and shall have a
Stainless Steel Parts
specified minimum proof stress equal to or greater than the
D3951Practice for Commercial Packaging
specified minimum full-size tensile strength of the externally
E29Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to
threaded fastener.
Determine Conformance with Specifications
F594Specification for Stainless Steel Nuts
1
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F16 on
Fasteners and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F16.04 on Nonferrous
2
Fasteners. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2013. Published January 2014. Originally contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
approved in 1978. Last previous edition approved in 2013 as F593–13. DOI: Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
10.1520/F0593-13A. the ASTM website.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
1

---------------------- Page: 1 ----------------------
F593−13a
F606Test Methods for Determini
...

This document is not an ASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of an ASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation: F593 − 13 F593 − 13a
Standard Specification for
1
Stainless Steel Bolts, Hex Cap Screws, and Studs
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F593; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of original
adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A superscript
epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope*
1.1 This specification covers the requirements for stainless steel bolts, hex cap screws, and studs 0.25 to 1.50 in., inclusive, in
nominal diameter in a number of alloys in common use and intended for service applications requiring general corrosion resistance.
1.2 Seven groups of stainless steel alloys are covered, including twelvethirteen austenitic, two ferritic, four martensitic, and one
precipitation hardening.
A B
Group Alloys Condition
C
1 304, 305, 384, 304 L, (CW) cold worked
D
18-9LW, 302HQ
C
2 316, 316 L (CW) cold worked
C
3 321, 347 (CW) cold worked
E C
4 430 (CW) cold worked
F
5 410 (H) hardened and tempered
6 431 (H) hardened and tempered
7 630 (AH) age hardened
A
Unless otherwise specified on the inquiry and order, the choice of an alloy from within a group shall be at the discretion of the fastener manufacturer (see 6.1).
B
See 4.2 for options.
C
Sizes 0.75 in. and larger may be hot worked and solution annealed, provided the bolts comply with the cold worked (CW) mechanical property requirements.
D
When approved by the purchaser, Alloys 303, 303Se, or XM1 may be furnished.
E
When approved by the purchaser, Alloy 430F may be furnished.
F
When approved by the purchaser, Alloys 416 or 416Se may be furnished.
1.3 Supplementary requirements of an optional nature are provided, applicable only when agreed upon between the
manufacturer and the purchaser at the time of the inquiry and order.
1.4 Suitable nuts for use with bolts, hex cap screws, and studs included in this specification are covered by Specification F594.
Unless otherwise specified, all nuts used on these fasteners shall conform to the requirements of Specification F594, shall be of
the same alloy group, and shall have a specified minimum proof stress equal to or greater than the specified minimum full-size
tensile strength of the externally threaded fastener.
1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents
2
2.1 ASTM Standards:
A262 Practices for Detecting Susceptibility to Intergranular Attack in Austenitic Stainless Steels
A276 Specification for Stainless Steel Bars and Shapes
A342/A342M Test Methods for Permeability of Feebly Magnetic Materials
A380 Practice for Cleaning, Descaling, and Passivation of Stainless Steel Parts, Equipment, and Systems
A484/A484M Specification for General Requirements for Stainless Steel Bars, Billets, and Forgings
1
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F16 on Fasteners and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F16.04 on Nonferrous Fasteners.
Current edition approved April 1, 2013Dec. 1, 2013. Published June 2013January 2014. Originally approved in 1978. Last previous edition approved in 20082013 as
ε1
F593 – 02F593 – 13.(2008) . DOI: 10.1520/F0593-02R13.10.1520/F0593-13A.
2
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
1

---------------------- Page: 1 ----------------------
F593 − 13a
A493 Specification for Stainless Steel Wire and Wire Rods for Cold Heading and Cold Forging
A555/A555M Specification for General Requirements for Stainless Steel Wire and Wire Rods
A564/A564M Specification for Hot-Rolled and Cold-Finished Age-Hardening Stainless Ste
...