Tag Archives: A286 cold-worked screw

Q: Your strength chart for A286 says it offers 120-160 ksi tensile strength. What does this mean? And how can I insure I get bolts that are 160ksi? Is this the spec ASTM A453 Grade 660? A: We can insure you get your bolts made to this tensile strength but … Continue reading

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Q: We are currently using A286 bolts per ASTM 453 at 1200F and are having some issues with durability as the tensile strength we originally calculated necessary was 130ksi but seems like we need higher strengths. Any ideas? A: In this type of environment you should consider A-286 in the … Continue reading

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