So This Is Christmas

Merry Christmas is such an infectious feeling I like to feel that way all year around.

So if you are visiting just before Christmas, just after Christmas or even here on Christmas day I am sure you will find something of interest for you and in the spirit of Christmas.

It may be said that Christmas is no longer a celebration but this must be spoken by people that have never had trouble closing their eyes on Christmas Eve in an expectation of what maybe left for them on the carpet under the tree.

I continue to look forward to the surprise on my Grandchild's faces to this day at Christmas events.

Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas

Sunday, October 28, 2012

Features Of The A193 And Other ASTM Bolts

By Edward White


Bolts come in different specifications, their individual structural composition defining their capacity and adaptability to various conditions and surroundings. The American Society for Testing and Materials or ASTM is the worldwide body which defines standards of quality for these bolting materials. Manufacturers from all over the world use ASTM standards in the production of every bolt and stud that would later find their way to industries.

Designed for high-temperature as well as high-pressure environments and crafted from alloy steel and stainless steel, the A193 bolt is one example of the commonly used ASTM bolt specifications today. But besides the A193, there are also more than a few other ASTM specifications whose capacities vary along with their purposes.

The A320 has the same structural composition as the A193, albeit the former is designed for low temperature use, while another type, the A307, is made of carbon steel. On the other hand, the A325 is a steel structural bolt, while the A354 is a tempered and quenched alloy bolt and stud. The A449, meanwhile, has a similar makeup as the A354 and is best used for general purposes. Lastly, the A490 is heat-treated and is composed mainly of alloy steel.

What are the best possible uses for the A193? This specification is used heavily in petroleum and chemical construction processes. The fasteners of the A193 are used in fittings, valves, pressure vessels, as well as flanges. General applications will require eight threads for every inch for all diameters beyond one inch.

The A193 also is available in varied grades, among which are the A193 B7 Stud, the B8 (which has both Class 1 as well as Class 2 stainless steel), and the B8M. The A193 B7 has an alloy steel makeup. It is also available in three size groups: 2-1/2, 2-5/8-4, and 4-1/8-7. In ideal conditions, these tools also come in the form of Xylon coated bolts and nuts, making them the best general use tools one can use nowadays for their excellent capacity to resist radical temperatures and highly corrosive environments as well as their distinct structural makeup.




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