ASTM F3125M Specification

ASTM F3125M is a standard material specification covering chemical, physical and mechanical requirements for quenched and tempered bolts manufactured from steel and alloy steel in metric dimensions, in two strength grades, two types and two styles. This specification is a consolidation and replacement of 2 ASTM standards, including; A325M and A490M.

Bolts manufactured under this specification are intended for use in structural connections covered in the Specification for Structural Joints Using High-Strength Bolts, as approved by the Research Council on Structural Connections. Bolts in this specification are furnished in sizes from M12 to M36 inclusive.

Dimensions, Threads, Marking, Matching Components

Metric
830 MPa Min Tensile
Heavy Hex Bolts Type 1 Type 3 Recommended Nut and Washer Type 1 Type 3
Dimensions, ASMEB B18.2.6M B18.2.6M Plain Nut A563M 10S A563M 10S3
Thread Fit, ASMEB B1.13M MC 6g B1.13M MC 6g Suitable AlternativeE 8S, 8S3, 10S3 8S3
Grade MarkingA,D A325M A325M Coated Nut A563M 10S A563M 10S3
... ... ... Flat, Bevel or Thick Washer if used F436M - 1 F436M - 3
Metric
1040 MPa Min Tensile
Heavy Hex Bolts Type 1 Type 3 Recommended Nut and Washer Type 1 Type 3
Dimensions, ASMEB B18.2.6M B18.2.6M Plain Nut A563M 10S A563M 10S3
Thread Fit, ASMEB B1.13M MC 6g B1.13M MC 6g Suitable AlternativeE 10S3 ...
Grade MarkingA,D A490M A490M Coated Nut A563M 10S A563M 10S3
... ... ... Flat, Bevel or Thick Washer if used F436M - 1 F436M - 3

A : A325 and A325M bolts lengths up to 4D which are fully threaded but which are not required to be fully threaded by the relevant ASME standard shall be marked with a “T”, see Supplementary Requirement S1. Bolts with any other non-standard dimensions, including thread length, shall be marked with an “S”, see Supplementary Requirement S2.

B : Manufactured to the latest revision at the time of manufacture, UNC for inch series and Metric Coarse (MC) for Metric Series.

C : Previously used markings may be sold and used indefinitely, bolts must be manufactured to current marking requirements upon initial publication of this standard.

D : Other distinguishing markings for type 3 are permitted at the manufacturers option.

E : ASTM A194/A194M 2H heavy hex inch nuts may be used in place of A563 DH nuts on type 1 A325, A490, F1852 and F2280 bolts. 2H heavy hex metric nuts may be used in place of A563M 10S nuts on type 1 A325M and A490M bolts. When coated 2H nuts are used in place of DH or 10S nuts, the same requirements of A563, A563M,and this specification, including Annex A1, shall apply. These include, but are not limited to, overtap amount, coating grade, lubrication requirements, and proof load testing.

F : Metric dimensions and requirements for this style have not been established.

Chemical Composition

Heat Analysis 120 ksi/830 MPa Minimum 150 ksi/1040 MPa Minimum
Type 1 Type 3 Type 1 Type 3
Carbon or Alloy Steel with or without Boron Composition
A
Composition
B
Based on
Corrosion IndexC
Alloy Steel with or without Boron Based on
Corrosion IndexC
Carbon 0.30 - 0.52 0.33 - 0.40 0.38 -0.48 0.30 - 0.52 max 0.30 - 0.48A 0.30 - 0.53
Manganese 0.60 min 0.90 - 1.20 0.70 - 0.90 0.60 min 0.60 min 0.60 min
Phosphorus, max 0.035 0.035 0.035 0.035 0.035 0.035
Sulfur, max 0.040 0.040 0.040 0.040 0.040 0.040
Silicon 0.15 - 0.30 0.15 - 0.30 0.30 - 0.50 B B B
Boron 0.003 max B B B 0.003 max B
Copper B 0.25 - 0.45 0.20 - 0.40 0.20 - 0.60 B 0.20 - 0.60
Nickel B 0.25 - 0.45 0.50 - 0.80 0.20D min B 0.20D min
Chromium B 0.45 - 0.65 0.50 - 0.75 0.45 min B 0.45 min
Vanadium B B B B B B
Molybdenum B B 0.06 max 0.10D min B 0.10D min
Titanium B B B B B B

A Carbon requirement is 0.35-0.53 for 1-1⁄2 in. and M36 diameter bolts.

B Not Specified.

C Type 3 bolts shall be weathering steel and shall conform to the chemical compositions specified in Table 2. Optionally, a chemical composition based on a corrosion index may be used. When qualifying based on the corrosion index the steel shall have a corrosion index of 6 or greater, as calculated from the heat analysis, and as described in Guide G101, using the predictive method based on the data of Larabee and Coburn, or the predictive method based on the data of Townsend. See Guide G101 for methods of estimating the atmospheric corrosion resistance of low alloy steels.

D Either Nickel or Molybdenum must be present in the amount specified.

Mechanical Properties [Bar & Machined Specimen]

Grade Tensile min. Tensile max. Yield min. Elongation in 4D,min. % Reduction of Area,min. %
Metric 830 MPa, Grade A325M 830 MPa ... 660 MPa 14 35
Metric 1040 MPa, Grade A490M 1040 MPa 1210 MPa 940 MPa 14 40

Hardness Requirements for Bolts

Diameter Length 120 ksi/830 MPa Tensile 150 ksi/1040 MPa Tensile
Brinell HB Rockwell HRC Brinell HB Rockwell HRC
    Min Max Min Max Min Max Min Max
Up to 1 M24
Inclusive
Less than 2D 253 319 25 34 311 352 33 38
2D and longer ... 319 ... 34 ... 352 ... 38
Over 1 M24 Less than 3D 253 319 25 34 311 352 33 38
3D and longer ... 319 ... 34 ... 352 ... 38

Reference Standards