ASTM F2437-06
(Specification)Standard Specification for Carbon and Alloy Steel Compressible-Washer-Type Direct Tension Indicators for Use with Cap Screws, Bolts, Anchors, and Studs
Standard Specification for Carbon and Alloy Steel Compressible-Washer-Type Direct Tension Indicators for Use with Cap Screws, Bolts, Anchors, and Studs
ABSTRACT
This specification covers the requirements for carbon and alloy steel compressible-washer-type direct tension indicators (DTIs) capable of indicating a specified bolt tension in cap screws, bolts, anchors, and studs. These DTIs are intended for installation under a bolt or cap screw head, a hex nut, or against a hardened washer or other flat hardened surface. The following are two types of DTIs: Type 1 DTIs are suitable for comparatively large bearing surfaces and Type 2 DTIs are suitable for comparatively smaller bearing surfaces. DTIs shall have a configuration produced by extrusion, punching, pressing, or similar forming to permit a measurable decrease in thickness when placed in compression. The design shall be such that the degree of plastic deformation of the protrusions shall indicate the tension in a tightened cap screw, bolt, anchor, or stud. The process used for heat treatment of DTIs, if required, shall be through-hardening by heating to a temperature above the upper transformation temperature, quenching in oil, and then tempering by reheating to a suitable temperature to attain desired mechanical/performance properties. Protective coatings, platings, or finishes may be applied on the DTIs if specified. Compression load and hardness of the DTIs shall be determined by performing mechanical tests.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers the requirements for carbon and alloy steel compressible-washer-type direct tension indicators capable of indicating a specified bolt tension in cap screws, bolts, anchors, and studs.
1.2 Direct tension indicators in nominal diameter sizes 1/4 through 21/2 in. are covered.
1.3 There are two Types of DTIs covered by this specification, Type 1 and Type 2.
1.3.1 Type 1 DTIs are suitable for comparatively large bearing surfaces. Type 1 DTIs are available in Grades 55 and 105, which differ in the amount of tension they indicate at a prescribed gap (see ).
1.3.2 Type 2 DTIs are suitable for comparatively smaller bearing surfaces. Type 2 DTIs are available in Grades 5 and 8, which differ in the amount of tension they indicate at a prescribed gap (see ).
1.4 Direct tension indicators are intended for installation under a bolt or cap screw head, a hex nut, or against a hardened washer or other flat hardened surface.
The following precautionary statement pertains only to the test method portions, Section and Appendix XI of this specification: 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.
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Designation: F2437 – 06
Standard Specification for
Carbon and Alloy Steel Compressible-Washer-Type Direct
Tension Indicators for Use with Cap Screws, Bolts, Anchors,
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and Studs
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2437; 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.
1. Scope A193/A193M Specification for Alloy-Steel and Stainless
Steel Bolting Materials for High Temperature or High
1.1 This specification covers the requirements for carbon
Pressure Service and Other Special Purpose Applications
and alloy steel compressible-washer-type direct tension indi-
A194/A194M Specification for Carbon and Alloy Steel
cators capable of indicating a specified bolt tension in cap
Nuts for Bolts for High Pressure or High Temperature
screws, bolts, anchors, and studs.
1 Service, or Both
1.2 Direct tension indicators in nominal diameter sizes ⁄4
1 A307 Specification for Carbon Steel Bolts and Studs, 60
through 2 ⁄2 in. are covered.
000 PSI Tensile Strength
1.3 There are two Types of DTIs covered by this specifica-
A325 SpecificationforStructuralBolts,Steel,HeatTreated,
tion, Type 1 and Type 2.
120/105 ksi Minimum Tensile Strength
1.3.1 Type 1 DTIs are suitable for comparatively large
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A354 SpecificationforQuenchedandTemperedAlloySteel
bearing surfaces. Type 1 DTIs are available in Grades 55 and
Bolts, Studs, and Other Externally Threaded Fasteners
105, which differ in the amount of tension they indicate at a
A449 Specification for Hex Cap Screws, Bolts and Studs,
prescribed gap (see Table 1).
Steel, Heat Treated, 120/105/90 ksi Minimum Tensile
1.3.2 Type 2 DTIs are suitable for comparatively smaller
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Strength, General Use
bearing surfaces. Type 2 DTIs are available in Grades 5 and 8,
A563 Specification for Carbon and Alloy Steel Nuts
which differ in the amount of tension they indicate at a
B633 Specification for Electrodeposited Coatings of Zinc
prescribed gap (see Table 1).
on Iron and Steel
1.4 Direct tension indicators are intended for installation
B695 Specification for Coatings of Zinc Mechanically De-
underaboltorcapscrewhead,ahexnut,oragainstahardened
posited on Iron and Steel
washer or other flat hardened surface.
F436 Specification for Hardened Steel Washers
1.5 The following precautionary statement pertains only to
F606 Test Methods for Determining the Mechanical Prop-
the test method portions, Section 12 and Appendix XI of this
erties of Externally and Internally Threaded Fasteners,
specification: This standard does not purport to address all of
Washers, Direct Tension Indicators, and Rivets
the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
F1470 Practice for Fastener Sampling for Specified Me-
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
chanical Properties and Performance Inspection
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
F1554 Specification for Anchor Bolts, Steel, 36, 55, and
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
105-ksi Yield Strength
2. Referenced Documents F1941 Specification for Electrodeposited Coatings on
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Threaded Fasteners (Unified Inch Screw Threads (UN/
2.1 ASTM Standards:
UNR))
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F16 on
Fasteners and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F16.02 on Steel Bolts,
Nuts, Rivets, and Washers.
Current edition approved Aug. 15, 2006. Published September 2006. DOI:
10.1520/F2437-06.
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Examples of a comparatively large bearing surface would include heavy hex
bolts, heavy hex nuts, and so forth.
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Examples of a comparatively small bearing surface would include a hex cap
screw, hex nut, and so forth.
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TABLE 1 Acceptable Range of Compression Load
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DTI Mean Compression Load Range Mean Compression Load Range
Nominal in Pounds (lbs) in Pounds (lbs)
Diameter
Grade 5 Grade 8 Grade 55 Grade 105
(in.)
1
⁄4 2200 to 2450 3100 to 3450 . . . . . .
5
⁄16 3500 to 3850 4950 to 5500 . . . . . .
3
⁄8 5300 to 5850 7500 to 8300 . . . . . .
7
⁄16 7200 to 7900 10 100 to 11 200 . . . . . .
1
⁄2 9700 to 10 700 13 700 to 15 340 4450 to 4900 8500 to 9400
9
⁄16 12 350 to 13 600 17 400 to 19 200 5700 to 6300 10 900 to 12 050
5
⁄8 15 550 to 17 200 21 850 to 24 200 7050
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