A563 Heavy Hex Nuts
Product: A563 heavy hex nuts
Standard: ASTM A563M ASME B18.2.4.6M
Raw material: SWRCH35K/45K,40CR,42CRMO,etc.
Surface: Plain,zinc plated,black oxide,H.D.G,etc.
Specification Range: M12-M36
Property Class: 5, 8, 8S, 8S3, 9, 10, 10S, 10S3
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Product Introduction
Product: A563 heavy hex nuts
Standard: ASTM A563M ASME B18.2.4.6M
Raw material: SWRCH35K/45K,40CR,42CRMO,etc.
Surface: Plain,zinc plated,black oxide,H.D.G,etc.
Specification Range: M12-M36
Property Class: 5, 8, 8S, 8S3, 9, 10, 10S, 10S3
Mechanical Properties
ASTM A563M Heavy Hex Metric Nuts – Product Performance, Applications & Introduction
ASTM A563M is a standard issued by the American Society for Testing and Materials for heavy hex metric nuts, designed specifically for high‑strength structural connections, and used with metric high‑strength bolts such as ASTM A325M and A490M.
Standard Overview
• Full title: Standard Specification for Carbon and Alloy Steel Nuts [Metric]
• Scope: Metric heavy hex nuts from M1.6 to M100, covering 8 property classes.
• Matching bolts: Mainly used with ASTM A325M and A490M high‑strength metric bolts.
• Dimensional standard: ASME B18.2.4.6M (Geometric tolerances for heavy hex nuts).
Core Performance (Heavy Hex)
2.1 Material and Classes • Materials: Carbon steel, alloy steel (some grades include weathering steel). • 8 property classes: 5, 8, 8S, 8S3, 9, 10, 10S, 10S3.
◦ 5, 8, 9, 10: Generally consistent with ISO 898‑2.
◦ 8S3, 10S3: Weathering grades, with better atmospheric corrosion resistance than ordinary carbon steel, usable uncoated.
• Manufacturing: Cold/hot forging, machining; threads formed by tapping or cutting.
2.2 Mechanical Properties (Typical Classes)
Heavy hex advantage: Wider width across flats and greater thickness than standard hex nuts, providing higher load capacity, better slip resistance and locking performance.
Main Applications
• Steel structures:
Connections of beams and columns in buildings, bridges, factories, towers.
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• Heavy machinery:
Mining, metallurgy, construction machinery, machine tools.
02
• Transportation infrastructure:
Railways, ships, port facilities, heavy vehicle chassis.
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• Energy & petrochemical:
Oil rigs, pipelines, refineries, power plant equipment.
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• Others:
Wind power, nuclear power, lifting equipment, large pressure vessels.
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Selection & Application Notes
• Must be matched with bolts of equivalent strength class.
• Heavy hex nuts are preferred for: dynamic loads, impact, vibration, high tension, and high slip risk.
•For outdoor/corrosive environments: choose 8S3/10S3 or apply anti‑corrosion coating.
•Installation: Torque control is recommended; use washers or thread locking compounds if needed.
Main Sales Markets of the Product:Europe, the Middle East and Southeast Asia
Packaging and Logistics
Main packaging materials include: small bags, small boxes, cartons, pallets and iron drums.
Customized packaging is available according to customer requirements.
Flexible bulk ordering plans are provided, and both transportation terms and delivery schedules are negotiable.
Certification and Warranty
We are certified by ISO9001:2015, IATF16949:2016, and other international quality standard certifications.
Long-term quality warranty and comprehensive after-sales service are provided.
Established in 2005, our company has evolved over two decades of continuous development into a leading regional enterprise in the fastener industry with fully automated end-to-end production. With an annual output value exceeding RMB 130 million, our product range covers diverse market segments from mid-range to high-end and is distributed worldwide
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