ASTM F568M-98
(Specification)Standard Specification for Carbon and Alloy Steel Externally Threaded Metric Fasteners
Standard Specification for Carbon and Alloy Steel Externally Threaded Metric Fasteners
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1.1 This specification covers chemical and mechanical requirements for nine property classes of carbon and alloy steel externally threaded metric fasteners in nominal thread diameters M1.6 through M100 suited for use in general engineering applications.
1.2 This specification does not cover dimensional requirements for fasteners of any property class. When referencing this specification for procurement purposes, it is mandatory that size, type, style, and any special dimensions of the product be additionally specified.
1.2.1 In case of any conflict in requirements, the requirements of the individual product specification shall take precedence over those of this general specification.
1.2.2 The purchaser may specify additional requirements which do not negate any of the provisions of this general specification or of the individual product specification. Such additional requirements, the acceptance of which are subject to negotiation with the supplier, must be included in the order information (see Section 3).
1.3 Requirements for seven of the nine property classes, 4.6, 4.8, 5.8, 8.8, 9.8, 10.9, and 12.9, are essentially identical with requirements given for these classes in ISO 898/I. The other two, 8.8.3 and 10.9.3, are not recognized in ISO standards.
1.4 Classes 8.8.3 and 10.9.3 bolts, screws, and studs have atmospheric corrosion resistance and weathering characteristics comparable to those of the steels covered in Specification A588. The atmospheric corrosion resistance of these steels is substantially better than that of carbon steel with or without copper addition. See 5.2. When properly exposed to the atmosphere, these steels can be used bare (uncoated) for many applications.
1.5 When agreed on by the purchaser, Class 5.8 fasteners may be supplied when either Classes 4.6 or 4.8 are ordered; Class 4.8 may be supplied when Class 4.6 is ordered; Class 8.8.3 may be supplied when Class 8.8 is ordered; and Class 10.9.3 may be supplied when Class 10.9 is ordered.
1.6 The product size range for which each property class is applicable is given in Table 1 on chemical composition requirements, and the mechanical requirements table.
1.7 Appendix X1 gives conversion guidance to assist designers and purchasers in the selection of a suitable property class.
1.8 Appendix X2 explains the significance of the property class designation numerals.
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Designation: F 568M – 98
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Standard Specification for
Carbon and Alloy Steel Externally Threaded Metric
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Fasteners
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 568M; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
1. Scope * 10.9.3 may be supplied when Class 10.9 is ordered.
1.6 The product size range for which each property class is
1.1 This specification covers chemical and mechanical re-
applicable is given in Table 1 and Table 2 on chemical
quirements for nine property classes of carbon and alloy steel
composition requirements, and the mechanical requirements
externally threaded metric fasteners in nominal thread diam-
table (see Table 3).
eters M1.6 through M100 suited for use in general engineering
1.7 Appendix X1 gives conversion guidance to assist de-
applications.
signers and purchasers in the selection of a suitable property
1.2 This specification does not cover dimensional require-
class.
ments for fasteners of any property class. When referencing
1.8 Appendix X2 explains the significance of the property
this specification for procurement purposes, it is mandatory
class designation numerals.
that size, type, style, and any special dimensions of the product
be additionally specified.
2. Referenced Documents
1.2.1 In case of any conflict in requirements, the require-
2.1 ASTM Standards:
ments of the individual product specification shall take prece-
A 153 Specification for Zinc Coating (Hot-Dip) on Iron and
dence over those of this general specification.
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Steel Hardware
1.2.2 The purchaser may specify additional requirements
A 307 Specification for Carbon Steel Bolts and Studs,
which do not negate any of the provisions of this general
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60 000 psi Tensile Strength
specification or of the individual product specification. Such
A 325 Specification for Structural Bolts, Steel, Heat
additional requirements, the acceptance of which are subject to
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Treated, 120/105 ksi Minimum Tensile Strength
negotiation with the supplier, must be included in the order
A 325M Specification for High-Strength Bolts for Struc-
information (see Section 3).
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tural Steel Joints [Metric]
1.3 Requirements for seven of the nine property classes, 4.6,
A 354 Specification for Quenched and Tempered Alloy
4.8, 5.8, 8.8, 9.8, 10.9, and 12.9, are essentially identical with
Steel Bolts, Studs, and Other Externally Threaded Fasten-
requirements given for these classes in ISO 898/I. The other
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two, 8.8.3 and 10.9.3, are not recognized in ISO standards.
A 449 Specification for Quenched and Tempered Steel
1.4 Classes 8.8.3 and 10.9.3 bolts, screws, and studs have
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Bolts and Studs
atmospheric corrosion resistance and weathering characteris-
A 490 Specification for Heat-Treated Steel Structural Bolts,
tics comparable to those of the steels covered in Specification
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150 ksi Minimum Tensile Strength
A 588. The atmospheric corrosion resistance of these steels is
A 490M Specification for High-Strength Steel Bolts,
substantially better than that of carbon steel with or without
Classes 10.9 and 10.9.3, for Structural Steel Joints [Met-
copper addition. See 5.2. When properly exposed to the
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ric]
atmosphere, these steels can be used bare (uncoated) for many
A 574 Specification for Alloy Steel Socket-Head Cap
applications.
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Screws
1.5 When agreed on by the purchaser, Class 5.8 fasteners
A 588/A588M Specification for High-Strength Low-Alloy
may be supplied when either Classes 4.6 or 4.8 are ordered;
Structural Steel with 50 ksi [345 MPa] Minimum Yield
Class 4.8 may be supplied when Class 4.6 is ordered; Class
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Point to 4 in. [100 mm] Thick
8.8.3 may be supplied when Class 8.8 is ordered; and Class
A 751 Test Methods, Practices, and Terminology for
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F-16 on
Fasteners and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F16.02 on Steel Bolts,
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Nuts, Rivets and Washers. Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 01.06.
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Current edition approved Dec. 10, 1998. Published February 1999. Originally Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 15.08.
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published as F 568 – 79. Last previous edition F 568 – 96. Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 01.04.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard.
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