Designation: A394 − 08 (Reapproved 2015)

Standard Specification for

Steel Transmission Tower Bolts, Zinc-Coated and Bare1
This standard is issued under the fixed designation A394; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.

1. Scope* 2. Referenced Documents

1.1 This specification covers the chemical and mechanical 2.1 ASTM Standards:2
requirements of hexagon and square-head zinc-coated steel A563 Specification for Carbon and Alloy Steel Nuts
bolts and atmospheric corrosion-resistant bolts, in nominal D3951 Practice for Commercial Packaging
thread diameters of 1⁄2, 5⁄8, 3⁄4 , 7⁄8 and 1 in. for use in the F436 Specification for Hardened Steel Washers
construction of transmission towers, substations, and similar F606/F606M Test Methods for Determining the Mechanical
steel structures. The various types of bolts covered in this Properties of Externally and Internally Threaded
specification are: Fasteners, Washers, Direct Tension Indicators, and Rivets
1.1.1 Type 0—Hot-dip zinc-coated bolts made of low or F788/F788M Specification for Surface Discontinuities of
medium carbon steel. Bolts, Screws, and Studs, Inch and Metric Series
1.1.2 Type 1—Hot-dip zinc-coated bolts made of medium F1470 Practice for Fastener Sampling for Specified Me-
carbon steel, quenched and tempered. chanical Properties and Performance Inspection
1.1.3 Type 2—Withdrawn in 2005. F1789 Terminology for F16 Mechanical Fasteners
1.1.4 Type 3—Bare (uncoated), quenched and tempered F2329 Specification for Zinc Coating, Hot-Dip, Require-
bolts made of weathering steel. ments for Application to Carbon and Alloy Steel Bolts,
Screws, Washers, Nuts, and Special Threaded Fasteners
1.2 Annex A1 of this specification covers hot-dip zinc- G101 Guide for Estimating the Atmospheric Corrosion Re-
coated steel ladder bolts, step bolts, and support-equipment sistance of Low-Alloy Steels
bolts.
2.2 ASME Standards:3
1.3 Nuts and washers that are supplied under this specifica- B1.1 Unified Screw Threads
tion that are hot-dip zinc coated shall be in accordance with B18.2.1 Square and Hex Bolts and Screws
4.4. B18.24 Part Identifying Number (PIN) Code System Stan-
1.4 Terms used in this specification are defined in Termi- dard for B18 Fastener Products
nology F1789.
3. Ordering Information
1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this 3.1 Orders for products under this specification shall include
standard. the following:
3.1.1 Quantity (number of bolts and accessories).
1.6 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the 3.1.2 Name of products, including accessories such as A563
test methods portion, Section 11, of this specification. This nuts and F436 washers when desired.
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, 3.1.3 Dimensions, including nominal bolt diameter and
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user length. For bolts other than transmission-tower bolts, complete
of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health dimensions are required (see Annex A1).
practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita- 3.1.4 Type of bolt (for example, Type 0, 1, or 3).
tions prior to use.

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Fasteners and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F16.02 on Steel Bolts, Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Nuts, Rivets and Washers. the ASTM website.
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Current edition approved June 15, 2015. Published June 2015. Originally Available from American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), ASME
approved in 1955. Last previous edition approved in 2008 as A394 – 08ε1. DOI: International Headquarters, Two Park Ave., New York, NY 10016-5990, http://
10.1520/A0394-08R15. www.asme.org.

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3.1.4.1 When non-zinc-coated atmospheric corrosion- 4.2.4 Cold-headed Type 0 bolts shall be stress relief an-
resistant steel is required, Type 3 bolts shall be specified by the nealed before zinc coating to remove cold work effects such
purchaser. that the hardness measured anywhere on the surface or through
3.1.5 ASTM designation and year of issue. When year of the cross-section shall meet the requirements in 6.1.
issue is not specified, bolts shall be furnished to the latest issue. 4.3 Threads may be rolled or cut.
3.1.6 Additional requirements, if any, are to be specified on
the purchase order: 4.4 Zinc Coatings, Hot Dip:
3.1.6.1 Shear-strength testing (see 6.2.1 and 6.2.2). Include 4.4.1 Type 0 and Type 1 bolts shall be hot-dip zinc-coated
type of test required. accordance with the requirements of Specification F2329,
3.1.6.2 Additional tests. except that the minimum average weight (thickness) of zinc
3.1.6.3 Inspection (see 12.1 and 12.2). coating shall be 1.65 oz/ft2 (0.0028 in.) and the minimum
3.1.6.4 Certification (see 14.1). weight of zinc coating on any one item shall be 1.50 oz/ft 2
3.1.6.5 Test reports (see 14.1). (0.0025 in.).
3.1.6.6 Other finishes, specify other protective finish, if 4.4.2 Bolt threads shall not be cut, rolled, or otherwise
required. finished after zinc coating.
4.4.3 Hot-dip zinc-coated nuts furnished under Specifica-
NOTE 1—Examples of ordering description: tion A563 shall be tapped after zinc coating.
(1) 1000 square-head transmission-tower bolts, 1⁄2 by 2 in. Type 1, hot-dip
zinc coated, shear testing required, ASTM A394 – XX, with hot-dip
4.4.4 Hot-dip zinc-coated nuts and washers supplied for use
zinc-coated hex nuts, Grade DH, ASTM A563 – XX, with bolts under this specification shall be zinc-coated in
(2) 1000 transmission tower bolts, 1⁄2 by 2 in. Type 0, hot-dip zinc coated, accordance with 4.4.1.
ASTM A394 – XX, with hot-dip zinc-coated hex nuts, Grade A, ASTM
A563 – XX. 4.5 Protection of Uncoated Surfaces—When hot-dip zinc-
(3) 1000 transmission tower bolts, 1⁄2 by 2 in. Type 3, ASTM A394 – XX, coated nuts are ordered, the cutting oil or some other suitable
with hex nuts, Grade DH3 weathering steel, ASTM A563 – XX and with substance shall be left on the uncoated surface to inhibit rusting
2 circular washers, Type 3, ASTM F436 – XX. during shipment and storage. It is recommended that the
3.1.7 For establishment of a part identifying system, see additional lubricant be clean and dry to the touch.
ASME B18.24. 4.6 Secondary Processing:
3.2 Recommended Nuts: 4.6.1 If any processing which can affect the mechanical
3.2.1 Unless otherwise specified, all nuts on these bolts shall properties or performance of the bolts is performed after the
be hex style and conform to the requirements of Specification initial testing, the bolts shall be retested for all specified
A563 as follows. mechanical properties and performance requirements affected
Bolt Type Nut Grade Finish by the reprocessing.
0 A hot-dip zinc-coated 4.6.2 When the secondary processing is heat treatment, the
1 DH hot-dip zinc-coated bolts shall be tested for all specified mechanical properties.
3 DH3 plain
Hot-dip zinc-coated bolts shall be tested for all specified
3.3 Recommended Washers: mechanical properties.
3.3.1 Suitable washers for use with Type 0 are hot-dip
zinc-coated carbon-steel washers with dimensions that are in 5. Chemical Composition
accordance with Specification F436. Suitable washers for use
5.1 Type 0 and Type 1 bolts shall conform to the chemical
with Type 1 bolts are hot-dip zinc-coated Type 1 hardened-steel
composition requirements specified in Table 1.
washers that are in accordance with Specification F436. Suit-
able washers for use with Type 3 bolts are Type 3 hardened- 5.2 Type 3 bolts shall conform to one of the chemical
steel washers that are in accordance with Specification F436. compositions specified in Table 2. The selection of the chemi-
cal composition A, B, C, D, E, or F shall be at the option of the
4. Materials and Manufacture bolt manufacturer. See Guide G101 for methods of estimating
the atmospheric corrosion resistance of low alloy steels.
4.1 Steel for the manufacture of bolts shall be made by any
of the following processes: open-hearth, electric-furnace, or 6. Mechanical Properties
basic-oxygen.
6.1 Tension Test—Types 0, 1, and 3 bolts having a length
4.2 Heat Treatment: equal to or more than 3 diameters shall be wedge tension tested
4.2.1 Type 1 bolts produced from medium carbon steel shall as specified in 11.1 and shall conform to the tensile strength
be quenched in a liquid medium from above the austenizing requirements in Table 3. Zinc-coated bolts shall be tested after
temperature. Type 1 bolts produced from medium carbon steel coating. Bolts too short for full size testing or for other reasons
to which chromium, nickel, molybdenum, or boron were not subject to tension tests, shall meet the following hardness
intentionally added shall be quenched only in oil from above requirements:
the austenitizing temperature.
Min Max
4.2.2 Type 3 bolts shall be quenched only in oil from above
the austenitizing temperature. Type 0—Rockwell B 80 100
4.2.3 Type 1 bolts, regardless of the steel used, and Type 3 Types 1 and 3—Rockwell C 25 34
bolts shall be tempered by reheating to not less than 800°F. 6.2 Shear Strength:

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TABLE 1 Chemical Requirements and Head Markings
Element, %
Head Marking Bolt Type
Carbon Manganese Phosphorus Sulfur Boron

0 0.55 max ... 0.048 max 0.058 max ...

1 0.28/0.55 0.60 min 0.048 max 0.058 max ...

3 ... ... ... See Table 2 ...

TABLE 2 Chemical Requirements for Type 3 Heavy Hex Structural BoltsA

Composition, %
Element Type 3 BoltsA
A B C D E F
Carbon:
Heat Analysis 0.33–0.40 0.38–0.48 0.15–0.25 0.15–0.25 0.20–0.25 0.20–0.25
Product Analysis 0.31–0.42 0.36–0.50 0.14–0.26 0.14–0.26 0.18–0.27 0.19–0.26
Manganese:
Heat Analysis 0.90–1.20 0.70–0.90 0.80–1.35 0.40–1.20 0.60–1.00 0.90–1.20
Product Analysis 0.86–1.24 0.67–0.93 0.76–1.39 0.36–1.24 0.56–1.04 0.86–1.24
Phosphorus:
Heat Analysis 0.035 max 0.06–0.125 0.035 max 0.035 max 0.035 max 0.035 max
Product Analysis 0.040 max 0.06–1.25 0.040 max 0.040 max 0.040 max 0.040 max
Sulfur:
Heat Analysis 0.040 max 0.040 max 0.040 max 0.040 max 0.040 max 0.040 max
Product Analysis 0.045 max 0.045 max 0.045 max 0.045 max 0.045 max 0.045 max
Silicon:
Heat Analysis 0.15–0.35 0.30–0.50 0.15–0.35 0.25–0.50 0.15–0.35 0.15–0.35
Product Analysis 0.13–0.37 0.25–0.55 0.13–0.37 0.20–0.55 0.13–0.37 0.13–0.37
Copper:
Heat Analysis 0.25–0.45 0.20–0.40 0.20–0.50 0.30–0.50 0.30–0.60 0.20–0.40
Product Analysis 0.22–0.48 0.17–0.43 0.17–0.53 0.27–0.53 0.27–0.63 0.17–0.43
Nickel:
Heat Analysis 0.25–0.45 0.50–0.80 0.25–0.50 0.50–0.80 0.30–0.60 0.20–0.40
Product Analysis 0.22–0.48 0.47–0.83 0.22–0.53 0.47–0.83 0.27–0.63 0.17–0.43
Chromium:
Heat Analysis 0.45–0.65 0.50–0.75 0.30–0.50 0.50–1.00 0.60–0.90 0.45–0.65
Product Analysis 0.42–0.68 0.47–0.83 0.27–0.53 0.45–1.05 0.55–0.95 0.42–0.68
Vanadium:
B B B B B
Heat Analysis 0.020 min
B B B B B
Product Analysis 0.010 min
Molybdenum:
B B B B
Heat Analysis 0.06 max 0.10 max
B B B B
Product Analysis 0.07 max 0.11 max
Titanium: ... ... ... ... ... ...
B B B B B
Heat Analysis 0.05 max
B B B B B
Product Analysis 0.06 max
A
A, B, C, D, E, and F are classes of material used for Type 3 bolts. Selection of a class shall be at the option of the bolt manufacturer.
B
These elements are not specified or required.

TABLE 3 Tensile StrengthA

6.2.1 When specified in the original inquiry and order, bolts, Nominal Minimum Tensile Load, lbf
except as excluded in 6.2.2, shall be shear strength tested in Size, Type 0B Types 1 and 3C
in.
accordance with 11.2 and shall meet the requirements given in
⁄
12 10 500 17 050
Table 4. ⁄
58 16 700 27 100
6.2.2 Bolts with unthreaded body lengths shorter than two 3⁄ 4 24 700 40 100
times the nominal bolt diameter, are subject to shear strength 7⁄ 8 34 200 55 450
1 44 850 72 700
testing only upon agreement between the purchaser and sup-
A
plier as to testing method and shear strength values. Tensile strength based on the thread stress area, As, is calculated as follows:
As = 0.7854 [ D − (0.9743/N)] 2
where:
7. Dimensions D = nominal diameter, and
N = threads per inch.
7.1 Bolt threads, before zinc coating, shall be the unified B
Based on 74 000 psi unit tensile strength.
coarse thread series and Class 2A tolerance as defined in the C
Based on 120 000 psi unit tensile strength.
latest issue of ASME B1.1.

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TABLE 4 Shear Strengths gage shall assemble with hand effort following application of
Minimum Load, lbf light machine oil to prevent galling and damage to the gage.
Type 0 Types 1 and 3 These inspections, when performed to resolve controversy,
Nominal Size, Single Shear Single Shear Single Shear Single Shear shall be conducted at the frequency specified in the quality
in. Strength Strength Strength Strength
Through Through Through Through assurance provisions of ASME B18.2.1.
Threads, Body, Threads, Body,
A
lbf lbfB lbfC
lbfD 8. Workmanship
⁄
12 6 950 9 000 9 350 14 600
5⁄8 11 150 14 100 15 050 22 850 8.1 Surface discontinuity limits of Types 1 and 3 shall be in
3⁄4 16 650 20 250 22 450 32 850 accordance with Specification F788/F788M.
7⁄8 23 150 27 600 31 150 44 750
1 30 400 36 050 41 000 58 450
A
9. Sampling
Based on 55 200 psi unit shear strength across the area at root of threads.
B
Based on 45 880 psi unit shear strength across the nominal area. 9.1 Testing Responsibility:
C
Based on 74 400 psi unit shear strength across the area at root of threads. 9.1.1 Each lot shall be tested by the manufacturer prior to
D
Based on 74 400 psi unit shear strength across the nominal area.
shipment in accordance with the lot identification control
quality assurance plan in 9.2 – 9.4.
9.1.2 When bolts are furnished by a source other than the
7.2 Unless otherwise specified, hex bolts shall be furnished. manufacturer, the responsibly party as defined in Section 15
End bolts need not be chamfered or pointed. Bolts shall be shall be responsible for assuring all tests have been performed
full-size body in conformance with the latest issue of ASME and the bolts comply with the requirements of this specification
B18.2.1, except as specified in 7.2.1 or 7.2.2. (see 4.6).
7.2.1 Full-body length listed in Table 5 of this specification
shall be the basis of manufacture and inspection. 9.2 Purpose of Lot Inspection—The purpose of a lot inspec-
7.2.2 On rolled thread bolts, the distance from the top of the tion program is to ensure that each lot conforms to the
extrusion angle to be the first fully formed thread shall not requirements of this specification. For such a plan to be fully
exceed 3.5 thread pitches in length. effective, it is essential that secondary processors, distributors,
and purchasers maintain the identification and integrity of each
7.3 Threads: lot until the product is installed.
7.3.1 Uncoated—There shall be the Unified Coarse Thread
Series as specified in ASME B1.1, and shall have Class 2A 9.3 Lot Method—All bolts shall be processed in accordance
tolerances. with a lot identification-control quality assurance plan. The
7.3.2 Coated—Unless otherwise specified, zinc-coated bolts manufacturer, secondary processor, and distributors shall iden-
to be used with zinc-coated nuts or tapped holes that are tapped tify and maintain the integrity of each production lot of bolts
oversize, in accordance with Specification A563, shall have from raw-material selection through all processing operations
Class 2A threads before hot-dip zinc-coating. After zinc- and treatments to final packaging and shipment. Each lot shall
coating, the maximum limits of pitch and major diameter shall be assigned its own lot-identification number, each lot shall be
not exceed the Class 2A limit by more than the following tested, and the inspection test reports for each lot shall be
amounts: retained.
Nominal Bolt Oversize Limit, in.A 9.4 Lot Definition—A lot shall be a quantity of uniquely
Diameter, in. identified bolts of the same nominal size and length produced
Hot-Dip Zinc consecutively at the initial operation from a single mill heat of
12 ⁄ 0.018
5⁄ 8 , 3⁄ 4 0.020 material and processed at one time, by the same process, in the
7 ⁄8 0.022 same manner so that statistical sampling is valid. The identity
1 0.024 of the lot and lot integrity shall be maintained throughout all
A
Hot-dip zinc-coated nuts are tapped oversize after coating. subsequent operations and packaging.
7.3.3 The gaging limit for bolts shall be verified during
manufacture. In case of dispute, a calibrated thread ring gage of 10. Number of Tests and Retests
the same size as the oversize limit in 7.3.2 (Class X tolerance, 10.1 The number of tests and retests from each lot for the
gage tolerance plus) shall be used to verify compliance. The tests specified shall be as follows:

TABLE 5 Length of Full Body for BoltsA

Bolt Diameter, in.
Length of Bolt, L, in.
⁄
12 58 ⁄ ⁄
34 ⁄
78 1
1 ⁄ 3 32 ⁄
1 16 ... ... ...
1 1⁄ 4 5⁄32 1⁄16 1⁄16 ... ...
1 1⁄ 2 13⁄32 1 ⁄4 1 ⁄8 3⁄16 ...
1 3⁄ 4 21⁄32 1 ⁄2 3 ⁄8 1 ⁄4 3⁄16

2 and longer in 1⁄4-in. increments L minus 13⁄32 L minus 11⁄4 L minus 13⁄8 L minus 11⁄2 L minus 15⁄8
A
Full body length is the distance from the underside of the head to the first scratch of thread for bolts with machine-cut threads or to top of the extrusion angle for bolts
with rolled threads with a tolerance of ±1⁄32 in. for sizes 1⁄2 in. through 3⁄4 in., inclusive, and ±1⁄16 in. for size 7⁄8 in. and 1 in.

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Test Number of Tests in Accordance With purchaser’s representative all reasonable facilities to satisfy
Hardness and Guide F1470 him that the material is being furnished in accordance with this
tensile strength
Shear strength Guide F1470 applies only if shear
specification. All tests and inspections required by the specifi-
strength cation that are requested by the purchaser’s representative shall
is specified on purchase order be made before shipment, and shall be conducted as not to
Coating weight/thickness Specification F2329
Surface discontinuities Specification F788/F788M
interfere unnecessarily with the operation of the manufactur-
Dimensions ASME B18.2.1 er’s works or supplier’s place of business.
and thread fit

11. Test Methods 13. Rejection and Rehearing

11.1 Hardness and Tensile: 13.1 Disposition of nonconforming bolts shall be in accor-
11.1.1 Tests for hardness and tensile strength shall be dance with the section on Disposition of Nonconforming Lots
conducted in accordance with Test Methods F606/F606M. of Guide F1470.
11.1.2 Bolts tested full size shall be tested using the wedge
tension test. Fracture shall be in the body or threads of the bolt 14. Certification
without any fracture at the junction of the head and body. 14.1 When specified on the purchase order, the manufac-
11.1.3 For bolts on which both hardness and tension tests turer or supplier, whichever is the responsible party as defined
are performed, acceptance based on tensile requirements shall in Section 15, shall furnish the purchaser a test report that
take precedence in the event of low hardness readings. includes the following:
11.2 Shear Test: 14.1.1 Heat analysis and heat number,
11.2.1 Bolts shall be single shear tested either through the 14.1.2 Results of hardness and tensile tests, and shear tests
unthreaded portion of the shank or through the threads as when specified on the purchase order,
specified in the order. Holes in the shear plates shall be 1⁄16 in. 14.1.3 Zinc coating measured coating weight/thickness for
larger than the nominal thread diameter of the test bolt and the coated bolts,
holes shall be chamfered 1⁄32 in. to relieve sharp edges. Shear 14.1.4 Statement of compliance of visual inspection for
plates shall be prevented from separating by means of a surface discontinuities (Section 9),
suitable jig or by using a nut on the test bolt tightened finger 14.1.5 Statement of compliance with dimensional and
tight. thread fit requirements,
11.2.2 Mount the test specimen in a tensile-testing machine 14.1.6 Lot number and purchase order number,
capable of applying load at a controllable rate. Use self- 14.1.7 Complete mailing address of responsible party, and,
aligning grips and take care when mounting the specimen to 14.1.8 Title and signature of the individual assigned certi-
assure that the load will be transmitted in a straight line fication responsibility by the company officers.
transversely through the test bolt. Apply load and continue
14.1.9 Failure to include all the required information on the
until failure of the bolt. Speed of testing as determined with a
test report shall be cause for rejection.
free running cross head shall be no less than 1⁄4 in. nor greater
than 1⁄2 in./min.
15. Responsibility
11.2.3 The maximum load applied to the specimen coinci-
dent with or prior to bolt failure, shall be recorded as the shear 15.1 The party responsible for the fastener shall be the
strength of the bolt. organization that supplies the fastener to the purchaser and
11.2.4 Tests need not be continued to destruction provided certifies that the fastener was manufactured, sampled, tested
that the specimen supports, without evidence of bolt failure, the and inspected in accordance with this specification and meets
minimum shear load specified in Table 4. all of its requirements.
11.3 Weight and Thickness of Coating:
11.3.1 Weight of coating or thickness of coating shall be 16. Product Marking
determined by the methods described in Specification F2329. 16.1 Bolt heads shall be marked to identify the bolt type as
For purposes of conversions from coating thickness to weight specified in Table 1, the manufacturer or private label
of coating, 1.0 oz/ft2 of hot-dip shall be considered equivalent distributor, as appropriate, and the nominal length in inches
to 0.0017 in. The test for thickness of coating shall be made on and fractions.
a portion of the bolt that does not include any threads.
16.2 The manufacturer may add additional distinguishing
12. Inspection marks to the bolt head.
12.1 If the inspection described in 12.2 is required by the 16.3 All markings shall be located on the top of the bolt
purchaser, it shall be specified in the inquiry and contract or head and may be raised or depressed at the option of the
order. manufacturer.
12.2 The purchaser’s representative shall have free entry to 16.4 Type and manufacturer’s or private label distributor’s
all parts of the manufacturer’s works, or supplier’s place of identification shall be separate and distinct. The two identifi-
business, that concern the manufacture or supply of the cations shall preferably be in different locations and, when on
material ordered. The manufacturer or supplier shall afford the the same level, shall be separated by at least two spaces.

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16.5 Acceptance Criteria—Bolts which are not marked in 17.2 Package Marking:
accordance with these provisions shall be considered noncon- 17.2.1 Each shipping unit shall include or be plainly marked
forming and subject to rejection. with the following information:
17. Packaging and Package Marking 17.2.1.1 ASTM designation and type,
17.1 Packaging: 17.2.1.2 Size,
17.1.1 Unless otherwise specified, packaging shall be in 17.2.1.3 Name and brand or trademark of the manufacturer,
accordance with Practice D3951. 17.2.1.4 Number of pieces,
17.1.2 When hot dip zinc-coated nuts and bolts are ordered 17.2.1.5 Purchase order number, and
together, they shall be shipped assembled unless otherwise
17.2.1.6 Country of origin.
specified.
17.1.3 When nuts and bolts are ordered together, they shall
be shipped in the same container. 18. Keywords
17.1.4 When special packaging requirements are required, 18.1 bolts; carbon steel; steel; transmission tower; weather-
they shall be defined at the time of the inquiry and order. ing steel

ANNEX

(Mandatory Information)

A1. LADDER BOLTS, STEP BOLTS, AND EQUIPMENT-SUPPORT BOLTS

A1.1 Dimensions of ladder bolts, step bolts, and equipment- A1.3 All other requirements relating to processing,
support bolts shall be specified by the purchaser. properties, testing, and inspection shall be in accordance with
Specification A394.
A1.2 Bolts shall be Type 0 unless otherwise agreed upon
between the manufacturer and the purchaser.

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

Committee F16 has identified the location of selected changes to this standard since the last issue (F394–07)
that may impact the use of this standard. (Approved December 1, 2008)

(1) Added transition length limitations in 7.2.2.

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