ASTM F2281-04(2012)

Standard Specification for Stainless Steel and Nickel Alloy Bolts, Hex Cap Screws, and Studs, for Heat Resistance and High Temperature Applications

ABSTRACT
This specification covers the chemical and mechanical requirements for stainless steel and nickel alloy bolts, hex cap screws, and studs intended for use in applications where resistance to heat and the effects of high temperature are to be considered. Three types of materials covered in this specification are: Type I—heat resisting alloys for continuous service applications; Type II—heat resisting alloys for continuous and intermittent service applications; and Type III—high temperature alloys for continuous and intermittent service applications. Type I is classified further into Class A—austenitic grades, Class B—martensitic grades, and Class C—ferritic grades. Type III is also classified further into Class A—nickel based alloy, Class B—precipitation hardened alloy, and Class C—precipitation hardened alloy. The products shall be subject to: chemical analysis; mechanical tests to determine yield strength, wedge tensile strength, or axial tensile strength; and corrosion resistance tests to determine freedom from precipitated carbides.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers the chemical and mechanical requirements for stainless steel and nickel alloy bolts, hex cap screws, and studs, ¼ in. diameter and larger, intended for use at temperatures up to 1800°F (982°C), and in applications where resistance to heat and the effects of high temperature are to be considered. See Appendix X1 for Service Application. A wide variety of materials are covered in this specification which can be used at high temperatures as a function of the specific alloy properties, as well as environmental requirements including corrosive environments.
1.2 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.
1.3 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 requirements prior to use.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Mar-2012
• ICS: 21.060.10 - Bolts, screws, studs
• Technical Committee: F16 - Fasteners
• Drafting Committee: F16.04 - Nonferrous Fasteners

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM F2281-04 - Standard Specification for Stainless Steel and Nickel Alloy Bolts, Hex Cap Screws, and Studs, for Heat Resistance and High Temperature Applications
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2012
• Replaced By: ASTM F2281-04(2017) - Standard Specification for Stainless Steel and Nickel Alloy Bolts, Hex Cap Screws, and Studs, for Heat Resistance and High Temperature Applications
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2017

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Designation:F2281 −04 (Reapproved 2012)
Standard Specification for
Stainless Steel and Nickel Alloy Bolts, Hex Cap Screws, and
Studs, for Heat Resistance and High Temperature
Applications
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2281; 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 A484/A484M Specification for General Requirements for
Stainless Steel Bars, Billets, and Forgings
1.1 This specification covers the chemical and mechanical
A493 Specification for Stainless Steel Wire and Wire Rods
requirements for stainless steel and nickel alloy bolts, hex cap
for Cold Heading and Cold Forging
screws, and studs, ⁄4 in. diameter and larger, intended for use
A564/A564M Specification for Hot-Rolled and Cold-
at temperatures up to 1800°F (982°C), and in applications
Finished Age-Hardening Stainless Steel Bars and Shapes
where resistance to heat and the effects of high temperature are
A582/A582M Specification for Free-Machining Stainless
to be considered. See Appendix X1 for ServiceApplication.A
Steel Bars
wide variety of materials are covered in this specification
A751 Test Methods, Practices, and Terminology for Chemi-
which can be used at high temperatures as a function of the
cal Analysis of Steel Products
specific alloy properties, as well as environmental require-
B637 Specification for Precipitation-Hardening and Cold
ments including corrosive environments.
Worked Nickel Alloy Bars, Forgings, and Forging Stock
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
for Moderate or High Temperature Service
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
B880 Specification for General Requirements for Chemical
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
Check Analysis Limits for Nickel, Nickel Alloys and
and are not considered standard.
Cobalt Alloys
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
D3951 Practice for Commercial Packaging
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the E21 TestMethodsforElevatedTemperatureTensionTestsof
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
Metallic Materials
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
E29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to
bility of regulatory requirements prior to use. Determine Conformance with Specifications
E76 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Nickel-Copper
2. Referenced Documents Alloys (Withdrawn 2003)
E139 Test Methods for Conducting Creep, Creep-Rupture,
2.1 ASTM Standards:
and Stress-Rupture Tests of Metallic Materials
A262 Practices for Detecting Susceptibility to Intergranular
E292 Test Methods for Conducting Time-for-Rupture Notch
Attack in Austenitic Stainless Steels
Tension Tests of Materials
A276 Specification for Stainless Steel Bars and Shapes
E353 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Stainless,
A342/A342M Test Methods for Permeability of Feebly
Heat-Resisting, Maraging, and Other Similar Chromium-
Magnetic Materials
Nickel-Iron Alloys
A380 Practice for Cleaning, Descaling, and Passivation of
E354 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of High-
Stainless Steel Parts, Equipment, and Systems
Temperature,Electrical,Magnetic,andOtherSimilarIron,
Nickel, and Cobalt Alloys
F606 Test Methods for Determining the Mechanical Proper-
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F16 on
ties of Externally and Internally Threaded Fasteners,
Fasteners and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F16.04 on Nonferrous
Fasteners. Washers, Direct Tension Indicators, and Rivets
Current edition approved April 1, 2012. Published May 2012. Originally
F788/F788M Specification for Surface Discontinuities of
approved in 2003. Last previous edition approved in 2004 as F2281 – 04. DOI:
Bolts, Screws, and Studs, Inch and Metric Series
10.1520/F2281-04R12.
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F2281−04 (2012)
F1470 Practice for Fastener Sampling for Specified Me-
Alloy Grade UNS Designation
660 S66286
chanical Properties and Performance Inspection
4.1.3.3 Class C—Precipitation hardened alloy:
2.2 ASME Standards:
B1.1 Unified Inch Screw Threads
Alloy Grade UNS Designation
718 N07718
B18.2.1 Square and Hex Bolts and Screws, (Inch Series)
5. Ordering Information
3. Terminology
5.1 Orders for bolts, hex cap screws, and studs under this
3.1 Definitions:
specification shall include the following information:
3.1.1 heat resistance—extent to which a material retains
useful properties as measured during exposure of the material 5.1.1 ASTM designation and year date. When year date is
to a specified temperature and environment for a specified not specified, the latest issue shall be invoked;
time.
5.1.2 Quantity (number of pieces of each item),
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard: 5.1.3 Item name (that is, bolt, hex cap screw, or stud),
3.2.1 high temperature—defined solely for the purpose of
5.1.4 Size (nominal diameter, threads per inch, length),
thisdocumentasarangeintemperaturefrom500°F(260°C)to
5.1.5 Type, class, and alloy grade (see 4.1), and
1800°F(982°C).Materialslistedashightemperaturealloysare
5.1.6 Condition (see 6.2.3).
designed to maintain their anticipated strength and character-
5.2 Orders for bolts, hex cap screws, and studs under this
istics within this range.
specification may include the following optional requirements:
4. Classification
5.2.1 Forming (see 6.2.1),
5.2.2 Thread type (see 6.2.2),
4.1 Three types of material, see Appendix X1 for service
application, are covered in this specification and are classified 5.2.3 Corrosion tests (see 13.1.2.1),
into the following:
5.2.4 Finish (see 11.3),
4.1.1 Type I—Heat resisting alloys for continuous service
5.2.5 Test reports (see 19.2), and
applications:
5.2.6 Supplementary Requirements, if any, to be specified
4.1.1.1 Class A—Austenitic grades:
on the order (see S1 through S8).
Alloy Grade UNS Designation
304 S30400
6. Materials and Manufacture
304L S30403
316 S31600
6.1 Material:
316L S31603
6.1.1 Specifications A276, A484/A484M, A493, A564/
4.1.1.2 Class B—Martensitic grades:
A564M,A582/A582M,B637arenotedforinformationonlyas
Alloy Grade UNS Designation
suitable sources of material for the manufacture of bolts, hex
410 S41000
416 S41600
cap screws, and studs to this specification.
431 S43100
6.1.2 The bolts, hex cap screws, and studs shall be manu-
4.1.1.3 Class C—Ferritic grades:
factured from material having a chemical composition con-
Alloy Grade UNS Designation
forming to the requirements listed in Table 1 and capable of
430 S43000
developing the mechanical property requirements listed in
430F S43020
Table 2 for the finished fastener.
4.1.2 Type II—Heat resisting alloys for continuous and
6.1.3 Various grades of material having unique heat resist-
intermittent service applications:
ing or high temperature characteristics are specified in this
Alloy Grade UNS Designation
specification.Aguide to their application is listed in Appendix
309 S30900
X1 to assist in the selection of the fastener material.
310 S31000
321 S32100
6.1.4 The form and condition of the raw material shall be at
330 N08330
the option of the manufacturer but shall be such that the
347 S34700
finished fastener conforms to all the specified requirements.
4.1.3 Type III—High temperature alloys for continuous and
intermittent service applications:
6.2 Manufacture:
4.1.3.1 Class A—Nickel based alloy:
6.2.1 Forming—Unless otherwise specified, the fasteners
Alloy Grade UNS Designation
shall be cold formed, hot formed, or machined from suitable
600 N06600
material, at the option of manufacturer.
601 N06601
6.2.2 Threads—Unless otherwise specified, the threads shall
4.1.3.2 Class B—Precipitation hardened alloy:
be rolled or cut, at the option of the manufacturer.
6.2.3 Condition—The fasteners shall be furnished in one of
the following conditions and shall be agreed upon between the
Available from American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), ASME
manufacturer and the purchaser at the time of the inquiry and
International Headquarters, Three Park Ave., New York, NY 10016-5990, http://
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F2281−04 (2012)
TABLE 1 Chemical Requirements
Composition, % maximum except as shown
Alloy Carbon Mang. Phos. Sulfur Silicon Chromium Nickel Copper Moly Other
Type I, Class A, Heat Resisting Austenitic Grades
304 0.08 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 18.0/20.0 8.0/10.5 1.00
304L 0.03 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 18.0/20.0 8.0/12.0 1.00
316 0.08 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 16.0/18.0 10.0/14.0 2.00/3.00
316L 0.03 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 16.0/18.0 10.0/14.0 2.00/3.00
Type I, Class B, Heat Resisting Martensitic Grades
410 0.15 1.00 0.040 0.030 1.00 11.5/13.5
416 0.15 1.25 0.060 0.15 min 1.00 12.0/14.0 0.60
431 0.20 1.00 0.040 0.030 1.00 15.0/17.0 1.25/2.50
Type1, Class C, Heat Resisting Ferritic Grades
430 0.12 1.00 0.040 0.030 1.00 16.0/18.0
430F 0.12 1.25 0.060 0.15 min 1.00 16.0/18.0 0.60
Type II, Heat Resisting Austenitic Grades
309 0.20 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 22.0/24.0 12.0/15.0
310 0.25 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.50 24.0/26.0 19.0/22.0
321 0.08 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 17.0/19.0 9.0/12.0 Ti5×Cmin
330 0.08 2.00 0.030 0.030 0.75/1.50 17.0/20.0 34.0/37.0
347 0.08 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 17.0/19.0 9.0/13.0 Cb + Ta10 × Cmin
Type III, Class A, High Temperature, Nickel Alloy Grades
600 0.10 1.00 0.015 0.50 14.0/17.0 72.0 min 0.50 Fe 6.0/10.0
601 0.10 1.00 0.015 0.50 21.0/25.0 58.0/63.0 1.00 Al 1.0/1.7
Fe remainder
Type III, Class B, High Temperature, Precipitation Hardened Grade
660 0.08 2.00 0.040 0.030 1.00 13.5/16.0 24.0/27.0 1.00/1.75 Ti 1.90/2.30
V 0.10/0.50
Al 0.35 max
B 0.003/0.010
Fe remainder
Type III, Class C, High Temperature, Precipitation Hardened Grade
718 0.08 0.35 0.015 0.015 0.35 17.0/21.0 50.0/55.0 0.30 2.80/3.30 Ti 0.65/1.15
Co 1.00 max
Al 0.20/0.80
B 0.006 max
Cb + Ta 4.75/5.50
Fe remainder
6.2.4.1 Condition A—(Austenitic Alloys Type I Class A and
Type Class Condition
Type II ), shall be heated to 1850 to 1950°F (1010 to 1066°C),
I A A, CWA, HWA
held for a sufficient time, then cooled at a rate sufficient to
I B H, HT
prevent the precipitation of carbides and to provide the
I C A, CWA, HWA
II . A, CWA, HWA
specified properties.
III A A,CWA,HWA
6.2.4.2 Condition A—(Ferritic Alloys Type I Class C), shall
III B AH1, AH2 or AH3
III C AH4 be heated to 1400 to 1500°F (760 to 816°C), held for a
Condition sufficient time, and then air cooled to provide the specified
A Machined from annealed or solution-annealed stock thus
properties.
retaining the properties of the original material
6.2.4.3 Condition A—(Nickel Alloy Type III Class A), shall
CWA Cold formed from annealed or solution-annealed stock and
then re-annealed
be heated to 1600° to 1800°F (871 to 982°C), held for 10 to 15
HWA Hot formed from annealed or solution-annealed stock and then
min, and either water quenched or air cooled.
re-annealed
H Hardened and tempered at 1050°F (565°C) minimum
6.2.4.4 Condition CWA—(Austenitic Alloys Type I Class A
HT Hardened and tempered at 525°F (274°C) minimum
and Type II), shall be cold formed from annealed or solution
AH1 Solution treated at 1850°F (1010°C) and precipitation
annealed stock and then re-annealed or re-solution annealed in
hardened (aging)
AH2 Solution treated at 1700°F (927°C) and precipitation hardened
accordance with 6.2.4.1 after all cold working (including
(aging)
heading and threading) has been completed.
AH3 Solution treated at 1850°F (1010°C) and double aged
6.2.4.5 Condition CWA—(Ferritic Alloys Type I Class C),
AH4 Solution treated at 1725°F (941°C) to 1850°F (1010°C) and
precipitation hardened (aging)
shall be cold formed from annealed or solution annealed stock
6.2.4 Heat Treatment: and then re-annealed or re-solution annealed in accordance
F2281−04 (2012)
TABLE 2 Mechanical Property Requirements at Room Temperature
Full-Size Tests Machined Specimen Tests
Alloy Nominal Rockwell
Tensile
Condition Marking
Tensile Strength, Yield Strength, Yield Strength, Elongation 4D,
Grades Diameter, in. Hardness
Strength,
min, ksi min, ksi min, ksi min %
min, ksi
Type I, Class A, Heat Resisting Austenitic Grades
304, 304L A F1A All diameters 75 30 65 to 95 HRB 75 30 30
CWA F1B All diameters 75 30 65 to 95 HRB 75 30 30
HWA F1C All diameters 75 30 65 to 95 HRB 75 30 30
316, 316L A F1D All diameters 75 30 65 to 95 HRB 75 30 30
CWA F1E All diameters 75 30 65 to 95 HRB 75 30 30
HWA F1F All diameters 75 30 65 to 95 HRB 75 30 30
Type I, Class B, Heat Resisting Martensitic Grades
410, 416 H F1G Up to 4 diameter 110 85 20 to 30 HRC 110 85 15
HT F1H Up to 4 diameter 160 120 34 to 45 HRC 160 120 12
431 H F1I All diameters 125 100 25 to 32 HRC 125 100 15
HT F1J All diameters 180 140 40 to 48 HRC 180 140 10
Type I, Class C, Heat Resisting Ferritic Grades
430, 430F A F1K All diameters 55 30 65 to 95 HRB 50 25 .
CWA F1L All diameters 55 30 65 to 95 HRB 50 25 .
HWA F1M All diameters 55 30 65 to 95 HRB 50 25 .
Type II, Class A Heat Resisting Austenitic Grades
309, 310 A F2A All diameters 75 30 85 to 95 HRB 75 30 30
CWA F2B All diameters 75 30 65 to 95 HRB 75 30 30
HWA F2C All diameters 75 30 65 to 95 HRB 75 30 30
321, 347 A F2D All diameters 75 30 85 to 95 HRB 75 30 30
CWA F2E All diameters 75 30 65 to 95 HRB 75 30 20
HWA F2F All diameters 75 30 65 to 95 HRB 75 30 30
330 A F2G All diameters 75 30 85 to 95 HRB 75 30 30
CWA F2H All diameters 75 30 65 to 95 HRB 75 30 20
HWA F2I All diameters 75 30 65 to 95 HRB 75 30 30
Type III, Class A, High Temperature, Nickel Alloy Grades
600, 601 A F3A All diameters 80 25 65 to 85 HRB 75 25 35
CWA F3B All diameters 80 25 65 to 85 HRB 75 25 35
HWA F3C All diameters 80 25 65 to 85 HRB 75 25 35
Type III, Class B, High Temperature, Precipitation Hardened Grade
660 AH1 F3D All diameters 130 85 22 to 37 HRC 130 85 15
AH2 F3E All diameters 130 85 22 to 37 HRC 130 85 15
AH3 F3F All diameters 130 85 22 to 37 HRC 130 85 15
Note: Condition AH1 results in increased rupture strength after aging, while Condition AH2 results in better ductility and higher hardness.
Type III, Class C High Temperature, Precipitation Hardened Grade
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