| 2 | Carbon steel heavy hex nuts |
|---|---|
| 2H | Quenched & tempered carbon steel heavy hex nuts |
| 2HM | Quenched & tempered carbon steel heavy hex nuts, 100% hardness tested |
| 4 | Quenched & tempered carbon-molybdenum heavy hex nuts (withdrawn in 2023) |
| 7 | Quenched & tempered alloy steel heavy hex nuts |
| 7M | Quenched & tempered alloy steel heavy hex nuts, 100% hardness tested |
| 7L | Quenched & tempered alloy steel heavy hex nuts, Charpy impact tested |
| 8 | Stainless AISI 304 heavy hex nuts |
| 8M | Stainless AISI 316 heavy hex nuts |
| Grade Identification Marking 5 | Specification | Material | Nominal Size, In. | Tempering Temp. °F | Proof Load Stress, ksi | Hardness Rockwell | See Note | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Min | Max | |||||||
| ASTM A194 Grade 2 | Medium Carbon Steel | 1/4 - 4 | 0 | 150 | 159 | 352 | 1,2,3 | |
| ASTM A194 Grade 2H | Medium Carbon Steel, Quenched and Tempered | 1/4 - 4 | 850 | 175 | C24 | C38 | 1,2 | |
| ASTM A194 Grade 2HM | Medium Carbon Steel, Quenched and Tempered | 1/4 - 4 | 1150 | 150 | 159 | 237 | 1,2,3 | |
| ASTM A194 Grade 4 | Medium Carbon Alloy Steel, Quenched and Tempered | 1/4 - 4 | 1100 | 175 | C24 | C38 | 1,2 | |
| ASTM A194 Grade 7 | Medium Carbon Alloy Steel, Quenched and Tempered | 1/4 - 4 | 1100 | 175 | C24 | C38 | 1,2 | |
| ASTM A194 Grade 7M | Medium Carbon Alloy Steel, Quenched and Tempered | 1/4 - 4 | 1150 | 150 | 159 | 237 | 1,2,3 | |
| ASTM A194 Grade 8 | Stainless AISI 304 | 1/4 - 4 | - | 80 | 126 | 300 | 4 | |
| ASTM A194 Grade 8M | Stainless AISI 316 | 1/4 - 4 | - | 80 | 126 | 300 | 4 | |
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