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A193B7 Service Temperature - Portland Bolt
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A193B7 Service Temperature
QWhat is the maximum service temperature for A193 Grade B7

bolts?
Portland Bolt is often faced with this question, and because there are many conflicting sources online, we decided to do a little research on our own. The resource we found most helpful was ASME B31.1-2012. In this
specification, there is a table which shows the maximum allowable stress values in Tension (KSI) for metal
temperature. As seen in Table A-10, when the Tension (KSI) value begins to decrease, the integrity of the bolt
becomes compromised. This is where the maximum service temperature comes into play. For example, if you
take the red group, which covers the allowable stress values applied to bolting materials 2-1/2 in diameter
and smaller, the starting Tension value is 25 KSI and keeps this value through 700F; however, above this
temperature, the Tension value begins to decrease. This marks the point at which the bolt is no longer functioning at its highest capacity.
Red Group: These allowable stress values apply to bolting materials 2-1/2 in diameter and smaller
Maximum Service Temperature: 700F
Green Group: These allowable stress values apply to bolting materials larger than 2-1/2 in diameter but
not larger than 4 in diameter
Blue Group: These allowable stress values apply to bolting materials larger than 4 in diameter but not
larger than 7 in diameter
Table A-10 Bolts, Nuts, and Studs

Low and Intermediate Alloy Steel
Grade
B5
Spec. #
A193
B7
B7
B7
B7M
Maximum Allowable Stress Values

in Tension, ksi, for
Metal Temperature,
-20 to 100
20.0
25.0
23.0
18.8
20.0
200
20.0
25.0
23.0
18.8
20.0
300
20.0
25.0
23.0
18.8
20.0
F, Not Exceeding
350
400
20.0
25.0
23.0
18.8
20.0
450
500
20.0
25.0
23.0
18.8
20.0
600
20.0
25.0
23.0
18.8
20.0
650
20.0
25.0
23.0
18.8
20.0
ASME B31.1 - 2012
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700
20.0
25.0
23.0
18.8
20.0
750
20.0
23.6
22.2
18.8
20.0
800
18.5
21.0
20.0
18.0
18.5
850
14.5
16.3
16.3
16.3
16.5
900
10.4
12.5
12.5
12.5
12.5
950
7.6
8.5
8.5
8.5
8.5
1000
5.6
4.5
4.5
4.5
4.5
1050
4.2
1100
3.1
1150
2.0
1200
1.3
ASME B31.1 - 2012
With that being said, Portland Bolt does not have any engineers on staff, so we are not be able to give any information on the bolts ability to function at a higher level of heat. The bolt would be compromised, but to
what extent, we do not know. That would be a question more suitable for an engineer or metallurgist.
Coatings and Application Limits

When an A193B7 bolt has some form of protective coating, there are limitations to the maximum service temperature the bolts should be exposed to in their respective applications. In the appendixes of the A193 grade,
ASTM lays out the limited service temperatures for galvanized and cadmium plated coatings below:
Use of coated fasteners at temperatures above approximately one-half the melting point (Fahrenheit or
Celsius) of the coating is not recommended unless consideration is given to the potential for liquid and
solid metal embrittlement, or both. The melting point of elemental zinc is approximately 780F [415C].
Therefore, application of zinc-coated fasteners should be limited to temperatures less than 390F [210C].
The melting point of cadmium is approximately 600F [320C]. Therefore, application of cadmium-coated
fasteners should be limited to temperatures less than 300F [160C].
Other Specifications
In regard to other popular specifications and their maximum service temperatures, the table below shows the
ratings for bolts made to the A307 and A449 specifications. While the A193 specification covers bolts made
from a high strength alloy steel, the A307 specification covers common mild steel bolts, and the A449 specification covers medium carbon or alloy steel bolts that have been quenched and tempered. In regard to these
two specifications, ASME B31.1-2012 clearly states, These materials are not acceptable for construction of
pressure-retaining parts of boiler external piping. In regard to ASTM A307, this material shall not be used
above 400F. The allowable stress value is 7,000 psi. In regard to ASTM A449, these allowable stress values
are established from a consideration of strength only and will be satisfactory for average service. As shown in
the table below, the ASTM A307 materials are not rated for temperatures above 400F and the ASTM A449
materials are not rated for temperatures above 600F.
Yellow Group: These allowable stress values apply to all parameters of the A307 specification
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Pink Group: These allowable stress values apply to A449 bolting materials less than or equal to 1 in diameter.
Orange Group: These allowable stress values apply to A449 bolting materials greater than 1 in diameter and less than or equal to 1-1/2 in diameter
Blue Group: These allowable stress values apply to A449 bolting materials greater than 1-1/2 in diameter and less than or equal to 3 in diameter.
Table A-10 Bolts, Nuts, and Studs

Carbon Steel
Grade
1, 2, 2H
Spec. #
A194
A307
A449
A449
A449
-20 to 100
7.0
23.0
20.2
14.5
200
7.0
23.0
20.2
14.5
300
7.0
23.0
20.2
14.5
350
400
7.0
23.0
20.2
14.5
450
500
23.0
20.2
14.5
600
23.0
20.2
14.5
Maximum Allowable Stress Values

in Tension, ksi, for
650
700
Metal Temperature,
F, Not Exceeding
750
800
850
900
950
1000
1050
1100
1150
1200
ASME B31.1 - 2012
If you have any questions regarding the service temperature of A193 Grade B7 bolts, or any other fastener related questions, give Portland Bolt a call! Our highly experienced estimators are fastener experts and will be
happy to field any technical questions you may have.
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Written June 17, 2013 by
Kailey Tillman
Phone: 855.739.0834
Email: kailey@portlandbolt.com
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7 comments
Subrata Chakraborty
September 10, 2016 at 9:49 pm
Please let us know up to what maximum temperature use of B7 bolt is suitable.
Dane McKinnon
September 13, 2016 at 7:29 am
@Subrata- ASTM does not define a maximum temperature for A193 B7 materials. The maximum allowable temperature is typically defined by engineering codes specific to your application.
Ali Moghadasi
August 5, 2016 at 6:01 am
SA193 B7 bolts are they rated for shocks generated by impact wrenches?
Dane McKinnon
August 10, 2016 at 2:37 pm
@Ali- We are not aware of any shock rating for impact wrenches regardless of grade. Apologies.
Fabio Moretti
February 12, 2015 at 9:53 am
ASME B31.1 Table A-10 Note (1) gives the service temperature limits for A194 too:
Grade 1 and 2: -20 to 600 F
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Grade 2H: -20 to 800 F

etc.
Regards
Jayson
May 22, 2014 at 7:15 am
I believe you have mislabeled the chart above. The stresses are not the maximum allowable, but design stresses for the ASME pressure vessel code calculation. The maximum allowable bolt stress for a
B7 (Dia.<2.5)is 70% of yield per ASME PCC-1.
Dane McKinnon
May 22, 2014 at 7:57 am
@Jayson I double checked Table A-10 from ASME B31.1-2012, which is what we used when writing
this FAQ and it clearly says these values are the Maximum Allowable Stress Values.
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QWhat is the maximum service temperature for A193 Grade B7

Table A-10 Bolts, Nuts, and Studs

Maximum Allowable Stress Values

ASME B31.1 - 2012

A193B7 Service Temperature - Portland Bolt

ASME B31.1 - 2012

Coatings and Application Limits

A193B7 Service Temperature - Portland Bolt

Table A-10 Bolts, Nuts, and Studs

Maximum Allowable Stress Values

ASME B31.1 - 2012

A193B7 Service Temperature - Portland Bolt

ASTM A193 B7 vs. A193

A193B7 Service Temperature - Portland Bolt

Grade 2H: -20 to 800 F

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