Designation: F 837M - 91 '"
METRIC
Standard Specification for
Stainless Steel Socket Head Cap Screws [Metric]'
This SWKbrd is issucd under the fixed designation F 837M: the number immediately followi ng the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or. in the case of revision, the year or Last re\·ision. A numbef" in parentheses indicates the year of La$! reapproval. A
supascript epsilon (f.) indicates an editorial change since the Last revision or reappn)\"a1 .
=-TItis-JfmtdiJld lw-hHIt ~ /M lIS<!' by iJgntda of fM lNptlrmwu of CNf-.K. CtJASUlf flu: CkJD Indu
SIDlriltJrrl.t for IM s~ifo: "jWT of i.ula "'hieh has btt" adoplM b"j Ihe Dtpanmenl of DtftMI!.
f.' N~Fi8. t was oorrected editorial ly in November 199 1.
I. Scope
1.1 This specification covers the chemical and mechanical
requirements for stainless steel mell;c socket head cap screws
(SHCS) with nominal thread M 1.6 through M 36 and intended
for use in applications requiring general corrosion resistance.
1.2 Two groups of stainless steel alloys are covered. auste-
nitic Grade A I and martensitic Grade Cl.
1.3 Three property classes are covered: austenitic A I-50 in
an annealed condition at 500 MPa minimum, A I-70 in a cold
worked condition at 700 MPa minimum. and martensitic
C l - IIO in a heat treated condition at 1100 MPa mi nimum.
1.4 Thi s hazard statement pertains only to Section 13. Test
Mcthods: This standard does nOl purport 10 address all of Ih e
safety problems associated wilh its IIse. It is the responsibility
of Ihe IIser of Ihis standard to el·tablis" appropriate safety and
health practices and detennjlle the applicability of reglllatory
limitatiO/ls prior to IIse.
2. Referenced Documents
2. 1 ASTM Stalldards:
A 262 Practices for Detecting Susceptibility to Intergranu-
lar Attack in Austenitic Stai nless Steels2
A 342 Test Methods for Pemleability of Feebly Magnetic
Materials)
A 380 Practices for Cleaning and Descaling Stainless Steel
Parts. Equipment. and Systems2
A 555/A555 M Specification for General Requirements for
Stainless and Heat-Resisting Steel Wire and Wire Rods2
D 395 1 Practice for Commercial Packaging"
E 353 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Stainless,
' This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F. 16 on
Fa§leners and i5 the direct l"C§pon§ibility of Subcomminee FI6.04 on Nonferrous
Fasleners.
Cum:nt edition approved March IS. 199\. Publ ished May t991. Originally
pllblished as F 837M - 83. Last previou$ edition F 837M-9Oa.
l Annuol BooIt of ASTM Sumdarrl.t. VoL 01.03.
3 Annuol BooIt of ASTIII Slandorrl.t, VoL 03.04.
4 AnnuolBoolt of ASTM SlCIndorrl.t. VoL IS.09.
260
of $p«iJictuions tmt1
Heat-Resisting, Maraging. and Othcr Similar Chromium-
Nickel-Iron Alloyss
F 606M Tcsl Methods for Dctcnnining the Mechanical
Properties of Externally and Internally Threaded Fasteners.
Washers, and Ri vets [Melric]6
F 738M Specification for Slainless Steel Metric Bolts.
Screws. and Studs6
F 788fF788M Specification for Surface Discontinuities of
Bolts. Screws. and Studs. Inch and Metric Series6
2.2 ANSI Standa,.d:
ANSI B 18.3.1M Socket Head Cap Screws Metric Series'
2.3 Military Standard:
MIL-I-I72 14 Indi cator. Permeabi lity. Low mu (GO-
NOGO)'
3. Classification
3. 1 The designation of the property class for the two
materials and conditions of this speci fi cation shall be consistent
with the stainless steel designations in Specification F 738 M.
3.2 The austenitic stain less steel socket head cap screw shall
be designated F 837 A I-50 or F 837 A 1-70.
3.3 The martensitic stainless steel socket head cap screw
shall be designated F 837 C 1- 110.
4. Ordering Information
4.1 Orders for socket head cap screws under this specifica-
tion shall include:
4.1.1 Quantity (number of pieces of each item).
4. 1.2 Name of the item (socket head cap screws. SHCS).
4. 1.3 Size (nominal diameter, thread pitch. thread class,
screw length) or part number.
4.1.4 Property class (A I-50, A 1·70.orC I- liD).
4.1 .5 ASTM specification and date of issue. When date of
issue is not specified, fasteners shall be furni shed to thc latest
issue,
• Ann...u /JQot of ASTM Standords, Vo1 03.0S.
• AnnuolBoolt of ASTM StDtldanh. VoL 105.08.
1 AvaiLable from American National Standards lru;titute. I1 West 4200 SI .. 13th
Floor, New Yor1<, NY 10036.
' Avai13ble from Standardization o.xulnC'nlll Order Desk, Bldg. 4 Seo;tion 0 .700
Robbins Me., PhiladeLph.ia. PA 19 11 L-S094 Ann: N PODS.
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Permissibl&--do&s not 8lrtend morelilan
half !he distance between !he periphery
at the head arid !he socIIet.
Pe<miuibla In accordance wilh 11 .2.1

P'~'''b.''~'''~'';.l1' '
Penniuibla in ac:c:orda.noe wilt! 11 .2.1

L
,
r Penniui>IG in
with 112. 1
Beamg arel. body,
Md .......
accordance

(IongilUdi!'ltl1
dinlction only).

~I pennissitJllt-....ilolantial
inlOrseding discontinllities.
FIG. 1 Head and Body Discontinuity Location and Limits

4. [.6 Supplementary requirements. if any. (see S I thro ugh
S 3),
4.1.7 Additional special requirements, if any, to be specified
o n the purchase order:
4.1.7.1 Fonning (sec 5. 1),
4.1.7.2 Threading (see 5.2),
4.1.7.3 Surface fini sh (scc 11.1 ),
4.1.7.4 Alloy selection (see 7.2),
4. 1.7.5 Test report (see 11.2),
4. 1.7.6 Additional testing (see section 11.3),
4.1.7.7 Inspection (see 13.1),
4.1.7.8 Rejection (sce 14.1 ), and
4.1.7.9 Certification (sce 15. 1).
4 .1.7.10 Special packaging requirements (sec section 17.3),
4 .2 Govermnenl Provisiolling-Govemmcnl procuremcnt
and design-selection criteria shall be specified in accordance
with ANSI B 18.3. IM. as appropriate.
5. Mate ria l and Ma nufacture
5.1 Forging-Unless otherwise specificd. screws in sizes M
3 through M 20 with lengths up to 10 limes the nominal
prOduct diameter or 150 mm, whichever is shoner. shall be
cold headed except that they may be hot headed or machined
by agreemem with the purchaser. Larger sizes and lengths may
be cold or hot headed. Screws smal.ler and larger than the M 3
through M 36 range may be machined. Sockets may be forged
or machined at the option of the manufacturer.
5.2 Threads-Unless otherwise specified. screws in sizes up
to M 24 inclusive and product lengths up to 150 mm inclusive.
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shall have threads fo rmed by roll ing, except by special agree-
ment with the purchaser. Larger products may be rolled. cut, or
ground at the option of the manufacturer.
6. Heat Treatment
6.1 Austenitic alloys class A I-50 screws, following manu-
facture, shall be annealed by heating 10 1040 :t 30°C to obluin
maximum corrosion resistance and minimum pemleability.
The screws shall be held for a sufficient time at temperature
and then cooled at a rate sufficient to prevent precipitation of
the carbide and to provide the properties specifi ed in Table 1.
6.2 Martensitic alloy Class C 1 110 screws shall be hard-
cned and tempered by heating to 1010 :t: 30°C sufficient for
austenitization, holding for at least 117 h, rapid air or oil
quenching, rehcating to 275°C minimum and holding for at
lcast I h and thcn air cooljng 10 provide the properties specified
in Table 1.
7. Chemical Composition
7.1 It is the inlenl of this specification that screws shall be
ordered by propcny class. The chernicHI composition of Ihc
screw muteriul shall conform to the requ ircments of Table 2.
7.2 Un less othcrwise spec ified in the inquiry and purchase
order (see Supplementary Requirement S 2) when A 1-50 or A
\ -70 propeny class is specified, the choice of al loy used by the
manufacturer shall be clearly identificd on all certification
required in the purchase order and shall have chemical com-
position confomling to the limits specificd in Table 2.
7.3 When chemical analysis is perfomlcd by the purchaser
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TABLE 1 Mechanical Property Requirements

Full Sl~e Product Tests Machined Speclmen Tests Hardness

Nomina l Tensile Y•• ,,,".

Tensile Strel'lglh,
Property Class Thread Extension A Strength, Strength, galion, Vlckers Aockwell
MP,
Diameter MP, MP, -"
m" min m. m" mio m" ~ mm mo,
,,-SO 1.11.6 to M 5
A'-50 M6tQM36
500
..,
500 0.60 500 2,.
'" ''"" 220
220
B70
670
695
695
A,-70
AI -70
Ml .6toMS
1.16101.114 .., 0.40 650 .00 20
220
220
330
330
696
B96
CJ3
CJ3
,t,1-70 M161oM36 550 0.20 550 "0 25 ". 310
~
B83 C30

C-IIO 1.11.6101.15 "00 350 ",0 CJ6 00'

M6toM36 "00 0.20 "00 820
" 350
"" C36 00'
AD denotes nominal thread size.

TABL.E 2 Chemical Requirements

UNS composition. % maximum e~oopt as showTI

P"""", ~."
Con ee.lg>o"," C,_ M_ """""""" SultUf SilCon Chromium Nicllel
"-' -~
Ausll1fl~iI;: AlIoy$
UNS30300 ",,- 0.15 2.00 0.20 a.ISmin LOO 11.0 to 19.0 8.0 to 10.0 0.60 max"
,,-SO LOO 8.010 10,5
AI-70
UNS3OOlO
UNS30500
UNS38400
"'"
,..
305
0.'"
0.12
0."
2.00
2.00
2.00
O.G4S
0 .045
0.045
0.000
0.000
0.000
LOO
LOO
18.0 to 20.0
17.0 to 19.0
15.0 to 17.0
10.5 to 13,0
17.0 to 19.0
UNS20300 XM'" 0." 5,0 to 6.5 0.040 0.18 to 0.35 LOO 16.0 to 18.0 5.0 to 6.5 1.75 to 2.25 0.50 max"
UN""""
'M' 0.10 2.00 0.045 0.000 LOO 17.01019.0 8.01010.0 :3.00 10 4.00

C, ,,, UNS4100 "0 0. 15 LOO 0.040

Martensltlc Alloys
0.030 LOO 11 .5 to 13.S
"Free machlnlog Orades are !lOt recommended for forged product. These grades may be lumished 0Il1y when approved by the purchaser.
BAt manl.lfacturer's option, <Setermined onIV when ~lIentionatty added.

usi ng fi nished fas teners representing each lot, the chemical
conte nlS obtained shall conform 10 the limits specified in Table
2 for the speci fic alloy. Chem ical coments shall conform to the
IOleranccs speci fied in Specification A 555/A 555M.
7.3.1 In the event of discrepancy. a referee analysis as
specified in 13. 1 of samples for each lot shall be made in
accordance with 12.3. 1.1.
8. Mechanical Properties
8. 1 Screws shall be tested in accordance with the mechani-
cal testing requirements for the property class. nominal thread
d iameter, length, and specified min imum tensile strength as
specified in Table 3, and shall meet the mechanical require-
ments specified for that product in Table I.
8.2 For products on which both hardness and tension tests
are perl'onned , acceptance based on te nsile requirements shall
lake precedence over low hardness readings (see Table 4).
9. Corrosion Resistance
9.1 Carbide Precipitation:
9. 1. 1 The austenitic alloys in Alloy Group A I shall be free
of carbide precipitation as specified in Recommended Practices
A 262, Practice A, Oxalic Acid Etch Test for Classification of
Etch Structures of Stain less Steel.
9. 1. 2 If the fasteners pass the requirements of 9.1. 1 they
shall be considered acceptable. If they fail , they shall be tesled
in accordance with Practices A 262, Practice C, Nitric Acid
Test and shall show a corrosion rate not exceeding 0.05 1 mm
per month.
10. Dimensions
10. 1 Unless otherwise speci fi ed. the pro:1ucts shall confonn
to the requirements of ANS I B 18.3. IM Hexagon Socket Head
Cap Screws Metric Series.

TABLE 3 Mechanical Te sting Requirements

Tesl condOCled U sing Full Size

,_.
Tesl ConducIed Using Machined Tesl Specificalion

"om """"'" P,",""

"'-
ProcIucI Leog1h
~
"'"• ...,
",,~. Axial Tensile yteld Strength T. . . .
S,,_
, sO'" •
0.2 % oIIseI
"'"
2 3l>OOO~ • • •
3 Over 300 mm
"D denoles nominal diameter of product.
• A A
• • •
"Denotes mandatory les\. In addition. either ell tests denoted by A or alltesls denOled by B snail be performed. In case of art>~ralioo full size tests. oenoted A, shall be
decisive.

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TABLE 4 Tensile Strength Values for Full Size Fasteners, kN 11 .2 The surface di scontinuities for these products shall
conform to Specification F 788/F 788M and the additional
Property Class Property Class Property Class limitations specified herein.
NomWIal Size
and Thread Pitdl
Area.
mm"
H·50
Tansiie
S_ ~

kN"
A 1- 70
TOMiie
Strength,
kNo
C 1-110

" ....
Slreng1h,
kN"
11.2. 1 Forging defects that connect the socket to the periph-
ery of the head are not pennissible. Defects originating on the
periphery and with a traverse indicating a potential to intersect
MI .6 x 0.35 1.27 0." 0." 1.40 are not pennissible. Other forging defects are pennissible
M2 X 0.4 2.07 1.'" '-38 2.28 provided those localed in the bearing area, fi llet, and lOp
M2.5 x 0.45 3.39 1.70 2.25 3.73
surfaces shall not have a depth e",cecding 0.03 D or 0.1 3 m,
M3 )( 0.5 503 2.52 3.35 5.53 whichever is greater. For peripheral discontinuities, the maxi·
M3.5 x 0.6 6.78 3.39 4.51 1-" mum dc<pth may be 0.06 D (sce Fig. I).
M4 X-0:7 = -8:78 - 4.39 5." 9.66
11.2.2 Forging defects located in the socket wan within 0.1
M5 )( 0.8 14.2 7.10 9." 15.6 times the actual key engagement, T, from the bottom of the
MS x 1 20.1 10.1 13.4 >2.1 socket are not pennissible. Discontinuities located elsewhere in
M8 X 1.25 36.6 18.3 24.3 " .3
the socket shall nOt have a length cM:ccding 0 .25 T, or a
M1D )( 1.5 ".0 29.0 38.6 63.8 ma", imum depth of 0.03 D not to e",ceed 0. 13 mm (sce Fig. 2).
M12 )( 1.75 " .3 42.2 56.1 92.7
M14 )( 2 115 57.5 76.5 127
11.2.3 Seams in the shank shall not e",ceed a depth of 0.03
D or 0.2 mm, whichever is greater.
MI6 x 2 157 78.5 ,..< 173 11.2.4 No transverse discontinuities shall be pennitted in
M20 )( 2.5 '<5 123 135 270
M24 X 3 353 177
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the head-to-shank fi llet area.
11.2.5 Threads shall have no laps at the root oron the flanks,
M30 )( 3 .5 561 '81 309 6" as shown in Fig. 3. Laps are pemlillcd at the crests (Fig. 3c)
M36 )( 4 817 "9 "9 899
that do not exceed 25 % of the basic thread depth, and on the
"Stress Area - 0.7854 (D-O.9382p)2
where: flanks outside the pitch cylinder. Longitudinal seams rolled
D .. nominal thread diamelef, mm, and beneath the root of the thread and across the crests of cut
p .. thread pitch, mm. threads are acceptable within the limits of 11.2.3.
9J"ensile based on stress area and 500 MPa.
Ofensile based on stress area and 665 MPa through M 14 and 550 MPa MI6
and aboVe. 12, Number of Tests
<>rensile based on slress area and 1100 MPa.
12. 1 The requirements of this specification shall be met in
continuous mass production for stock and the manufacturer
11. Workmanship, Finish, and Appearance shall make sample inspections to ensure that the product
11 . 1 51l1face FinislJ-Unless otherwise specified, screws conforms to the specified requirements. Additional tests of
shall be cleaned and descaled in accordance with Practices individual shipments of material are not ordinarily necessary. A
A 380. record of the individual heats of steel in each lot shall be

r ""~.":~"~' I,. NOT IN I!:~C'ESS OF O. 25T

IN LENGTli ",NO NOT WITHIN Q. lOT FROM
eOTTO". Of' S <X><IT.

...ftl!: ....

..

PE,,,.. ,'SI8LI _ HOT IN ... REII Of'

KEY ENGAGI!:Ml:HT. HOT P£RMIS!lIa LI!: • aDTTOIo4 Of'
(BOTTOIo'I Of' S<X><I!:T) . S<X><ET OR WITH'N O. lOT OF
aOTTOM OF S<X><ET.

FIG. 2 Socket Discontinuity LocatIon and LImits

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"ERMISSIIL"
~
L,vs AND SEAMS
- -
FIG. 3 Thread Oiscontlnultles
mainlained. The containers shall be coded to permit identifi-
cation of the 101.
12.2 When specified in the purchase order, the manufacturer
shall furni sh a test report of the last complete set of chemical
analysis and mechanical tests for each stock size in each
shipment.
12.3 When the purchaser requires that additional tests
(Supplementary Requirement SI) be performed by the manu-
facturer to delermine that the properties of products in an
individual shipment are within specified limits. the purchaser
sball specify Ihe testing requirements. including the sampling
plan and basis of acceptance in the inquiry and purchase order.
12,3.1 When the purchaser does nOI specify the sampli ng
plan and basis of acceptance, the following shall apply:
12.3. 1.1 The 101. for purposes of selecting samples, shall
consist of all products o fic red for inspection and testing, at one
time, that are the same type, style, nomi nal diameter, thread
pitch, nominal length, material (alloy), property class, and
surface fin ish.
12.3. 1.2 From each lot, samples shall be selected at random
and tested for each requirement in accordance with the
fo llowing plan:
BOO end less
Number 01 Pieces in l ot
So_
Number 01
I
OYer 800 10 6000, n:J 2 ucts. The overall length of the test speci men (L,) shall be
OYer 8000 10 22 000, n:J 3 measured within :!:O. 12 mm. The head end reference surface
OYer22 000 5 for length measurement may be the bottom of the hex socket
12.3. 1.3 Should any sample fail to meet the requirements of
a specified test. double the number of samples from the same
101 shall be retested for the requirement(s) in which it failed.
All of the additional samples shall confonn 10 the specification
or the lot shall be rejecled.
12.3.1.4 If the failure of a lest specimen is due to improper
preparation of the speci men or an incorrect testing technique,
the speci men shall be discarded and another test specimen
submitted.
12.4 Corrosioll Resistallce Tesl~·:
12.4. 1 Unless otherwise specified, tests for corrosion resis-
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MAJOR DIAMETER
"""" ."MH"
- - • PITCH DIAM ETE R
(c I MINOR DI_UEA
lance shall be in accordance with the manufacturers standard
qual ity control praclices. A specific number of tests is nOl
required bUI the fasteners shall be produced by manufacturing
practices and subjected 10 tests and inspection to assure
compliance with the specified requirements.
12.4.2 When specified on the purchase order, not less than
one corrosion test to delennine freedom from precipitated
carbides shall be made to represent each \0 1.
13. Test Methods
13. 1 C/lemicai Analysis-The chemical composl\Jon may
be detennined by any recognized commercial test method. In
the event of discrepancy, Test Methods E 353 shall be used for
referee purposes.
13.2 Mechaniwl Tests:
13.2. 1 Screws tested full size for axial strength, screw
extension. and hardness shall be tested in accordance with the
methods described in Test Methods F 606M and 13.2.3.
13.2.2 Machined test specimens tested for tensile strength,
yield strength at 0.2 % offset, and elongation shall be tested in
accordance with the methods described in Test Methods
F606M.
13.2.3 Extension Test is applicable only to full size prod-
for measuring purposes. The specimen shall be assembled into
a threaded adapter 10 a depth of one nominal diameter and then
axial tensile tested in accordance with 13.2.1 to failure. The
two broken pieces shall be filted closely together and the
ovcralllength (~) measured again. The total extension shall be
computed by subtracting the original overall length from the
length fo llowi ng fracture (Fig. 4). The product is acceptable
whcn the extension equals or exceeds the minimum value for
extension speci fied in Table I.
13.3 CorrosiOIl Resistllllce Te~'t-Corrosion tests to deter-
mine freedom from precipi tated carbides shall be performed in
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be reported to the supplier promptly and in writing. In case of
dissatisfaction with the results of tests or inspection authorized
by the purchaser, the supplier may claim for a rehearing.

-t}! . -I- --~ 16. Certification

16. 1 When specified in the purchase order. the manufacturer
shall fumi sh certification that the product was manufactured
and tested in accordance with this specification and the
purchaser's ordcr and confonns to alt specified require ments.
- 'cl ~ '---' t-=.,--j - 16.2 All certification shall ind icate the purchase order num-
• ber and"lhe apj5l\Catjle requIreme nts of-Section 4 .

17. Product Marking

" 17.1 Screws. of nominal thread diameters M 5 and largcr,

shall be markcd to identify the property class and the manu-
facturer. The property class symbol shall be as given below.
The manufacturer's identificatio n symbol shall be o f his

-t'1 ' -::L . --j~ design. Markings may be o n the side or top of the head .
~

FIG. 4 Comparison of Overall Length Before and After Fracture

...
c,
Alloy Grade
Product kIentiIicalion
Property Class Symbol
Al·50
Al ·70
Cl·110
accordance with Practices A 262. Practices A or C as appli-
cable. 18. Packaging and Package Marking
14. Inspection 18.1 Packaging:
14.1 If the inspection described in 14.2 is required by the 18. 1.1 Unless otherwise specified packaging shall be in
purc haser. it shall be specified in the inquiry, order, or contract. accordance with Practice D 395 1.
14.2 The inspector representing the purchaser shall have 18. 1.2 When special packaging requirements are requi red
free entry to all pans of the manufacture r's works that concern by the purchaser, they shall be defi ned at the time of inquiry
the manufacture of the material ordered. The manufacturer and order.
shall afford the inspector all reasonable fac ilities 10 satisfy that 18.2 Package Marking-Each Shipping unit shall include
the material is being furnished in accordance with this speci - or be plainly marked with the following:
fication . All leSls and inspection required by the specification 18.2. 1 ASTM specification,
that are requested by the purchaser's representative and pur- 18.2.2 Property class symbol ,
chase order shall be made prior 10 shipment, and shall be so
18.2.3 Alloy number.
conducted as not to interfere unnecessarily with the operation
[8. 2.4 Size.
of the work.
18.2.5 Name and brand or trademark o f the manufacturer.
IS. Rejeclion and ReheaTing 18.2.6 Country of origin,
15. 1 Screws that fail to confonn to the requirements of this 18.2.7 Number of pieces. and
specification may be rejected by the purchaser. Rejection shall \ 8.2.8 Purc hase order number.

SUPPLEMENTARY REQUIREMENTS

One or more of the followin g supplementary require ments shall apply o nly when speci fi ed by the
purchaser in the inquiry and order (see 4 .1 .6). Supplementary requirements shall in no way negate any
requirement of the specification itself.

SI. Additiona l Tests S2. Alloy C ontrol

51 . 1 When tests for additional mechanical properties, cor-
rosion resistance. etc., are desired by the purchaser, the test(s)
shall be made as agreed upon between the manufacturer and
the purchaser at the time of the inquiry o r
order.
52.1 When Supplementary Require ment 5 2 is specified on
the inquiry and order, the man ufacturer shall supply that alloy
specified by the customer on his order with no group substi-
tutions penniued without the wriuen pennission of the pur-
chaser.

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53. Permeability 54. 1\'lateria l Identification
53.1 When Supplementary Requirement S 3 is specified on 54. 1 When Supplementary Requirement S 4 is specified on
the inquiry and order, the penneability of screws of Class A I Ihe inquiry and order, lIle fasteners shall be marked with the
shall not exceed 1.5 at 100 oersteds when detennined by Test specific alloy number to identify the material in accordance
Method A 342 or by a go-no-go permeability indicator of lhe with the purchaser's instructions.
type described in MIL-J- I72 14. In case of conflict Test Method
A 342 shall be the referee method. Screws in product Class A
1-70 may not be capable of meeting penneability and strength
requirements simultaneously.

The~Sodery fey TestInQ and MatenalS rakes no podiofl respecting the IliIi/1ily of any patent tights .SS6rl6din COfIt'IeCffon
with any item mentioned In this sfandard. Users of this standarr:J fire flxpressly actvisecl that del8rmlnation of the validity of any such
patent rights, and the risk 01 inf~t 01 such rights, alll entirely their own Illsponsibilily.

This standard is subj9CI to revision at any time by the Illsponsible technical committee and must be IllvIBWfKI every f,.ve yBIIIS end
if not revised, either rB8pprovBd or withdrawn. Your comments are /nvit9d either for revision of this sumdarcJ or for edditional slandards
and should be addlllssBd to ASTM HB8dquarters. Your comments will receIv6 careful consideration al a m6lilting of Ihe responsible
technical committee. whIch)'lXl may attend. If)'lXl feel that)'lXlr comments have nol received a fair hearing you should make your
views known 10 IhB ASTM Committee on Standards, lOO Ba" HarOOr Drive, West COnshohocken, PA 19428.

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