ASTM A490 Bolts
A490 Specification classifies Type 3 Grade for Structral heavy hex Bolts only.A490 specified bolts Should not be coated by hot-dip galvanizing,any mechanical deposition, or electroplating with zinc due to the potential risk of hydrogen embrittlement.RELIABLE PIPES & TUBES LTD. Manufactures Both Type 1 & Type 3 Grade Bolts under ASTM A490 Specification.
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Grades
| Type 1 | Medium carbon, carbon boron, or medium carbon alloy steel. |
|---|---|
| Type 3 | Weathering steel. |
Material Chemical Composition
| Type 3 Bolts, Class * | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELEMENT | A | B | C | D | E | F |
| Carbon | 0.33 - 0.40% | 0.38 - 0.48% | 0.15 - 0.25% | 0.15 - 0.25% | 0.20 - 0.25% | 0.20 - 0.25% |
| Manganese | 0.90 - 1.20% | 0.70 - 0.90% | 0.80 - 1.35% | 0.40 - 1.20% | 0.60 - 1.00% | 0.90 - 1.20% |
| Phosphorus, max | 0.035% max | 0.06 - 0.12% | 0.035% max | 0.035% max | 0.035% max | 0.035% max |
| Sulfur, max | 0.040% | 0.040% | 0.040% | 0.040% | 0.040% | 0.040% |
| Silicon | 0.15 - 0.35% | 0.30 - 0.50% | 0.15 - 0.35% | 0.25 - 0.50% | 0.15 - 0.35% | 0.15 - 0.35% |
| Copper | 0.25 - 0.45% | 0.20 - 0.4% | 0.20 - 0.5% | 0.30 - 0.50% | 0.30 - 0.60% | 0.20 - 0.40% |
| Nickel | 0.25 - 0.45% | 0.50 - 0.80% | 0.25 - 0.50% | 0.50 - 0.80% | 0.30 - 0.60% | 0.20 - 0.40% |
| Chromium | 0.45 - 0.65% | 0.50 - 0.75% | 0.30 - 0.50% | 0.50 - 1.00% | 0.60 - 0.90% | 0.45 - 0.65% |
| Vanadium | 0.020% min | |||||
| Molybdenum | 0.06% max | 0.10% max | ||||
| Titanium | 0.05% max | |||||
Recommended Nuts & Washer
| Nuts | Washers | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Plain | Galvanized | F436 | |
| 1/4 - 1-1/2 | 1-5/8 - 3 | 1/4 - 3 | |
| A563B Hex | A563A heavy hex | A563DH heavy hex | |
