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    Tension-Indicating Structural Washers

    Fasten structural screws and nuts securely without overtightening. When you see orange dye, you'll know you've applied the correct tension, so you don't accidentally strip threads. These washers distribute pressure under fasteners in columns, joists, and I-beams. They are tested and certified to meet industry standards for handling high-stress loads.
    Steel
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Washers. Tension-Indicating Structural Washers.
    Zinc-Plated Steel—A common choice for areas with occasional exposure to moisture.
    Steel—Best for dry environments since moisture will cause these washers to rust.
    Corrosion-Resistant Galvanized Steel—These washers combine the strength of steel with the rust resistance of stainless steel. They're an economical alternative to 18-8 stainless steel in wet and outdoor environments, but they won't hold up to salt water and chemicals.
    For Fastener Strength Grade/Class—If you require screws or nuts with a specific fastener strength rating, make sure your washer matches the grade or class.
    For Screw
    Size
    ID
    OD
    Thk.
    For Fastener Strength
    Grade/Class
    Specs. Met
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Zinc-Plated Steel
    1/2"
    0.520"1.073"0.104" to 0.180"ASTM Grade A490
    ASME B18.2.6, ASTM F959 Type A490595348A11100000
    5/8"
    0.657"1.323"0.126" to 0.220"ASTM Grade A490
    ASME B18.2.6, ASTM F959 Type A490595348A11200000
    3/4"
    0.785"1.478"0.126" to 0.240"ASTM Grade A490
    ASME B18.2.6, ASTM F959 Type A490595348A11300000
    7/8"
    0.915"1.760"0.142" to 0.260"ASTM Grade A490
    ASME B18.2.6, ASTM F959 Type A490195348A1140000
    1"
    1.045"2.010"0.158" to 0.270"ASTM Grade A490
    ASME B18.2.6, ASTM F959 Type A490195348A1150000
    1 1/8"
    1.155"2.260"0.158" to 0.280"ASTM Grade A490
    ASME B18.2.6, ASTM F959 Type A490195348A1160000
    1 1/4"
    1.310"2.510"0.158" to 0.280"ASTM Grade A490
    ASME B18.2.6, ASTM F959 Type A490195348A1170000
    1 1/2"
    1.570"3.010"0.158" to 0.280"ASTM Grade A490
    ASME B18.2.6, ASTM F959 Type A490195348A1190000
    M16
    16.7 mm33.6 mm3.2 mm to 5.5 mmClass 10.9
    ASME B18.2.6M, ASTM F959595348A12000000
    M20
    21.0 mm40.6 mm3.6 mm to 6.0 mmClass 10.9
    ASME B18.2.6M, ASTM F959595348A12100000
    M22
    23.0 mm42.9 mm3.6 mm to 6.0 mmClass 10.9
    ASME B18.2.6M, ASTM F959195348A1220000
    M24
    25.1 mm48.7 mm4.0 mm to 7.0 mmClass 10.9
    ASME B18.2.6M, ASTM F959195348A1230000
    M27
    28.4 mm54.4 mm4.0 mm to 7.0 mmClass 10.9
    ASME B18.2.6M, ASTM F959195348A1240000
    M30
    31.4 mm58.4 mm4.0 mm to 7.0 mmClass 10.9
    ASME B18.2.6M, ASTM F959195348A1250000
    M36
    37.7 mm70.4 mm4.8 mm to 7.5 mmClass 10.9
    ASME B18.2.6M, ASTM F959195348A1260000
     
    Steel
    1/2"
    0.520"1.073"0.104" to 0.111"ASTM Grade A325ASME B18.2.6, ASTM F959 Type A325591358A0050000
    1/2"
    0.520"1.073"0.104" to 0.180"ASTM Grade A490
    ASME B18.2.6, ASTM F959 Type A490591358A5010000
    5/8"
    0.657"1.323"0.126" to 0.133"ASTM Grade A325ASME B18.2.6, ASTM F959 Type A325591358A0100000
    5/8"
    0.657"1.323"0.126" to 0.220"ASTM Grade A490
    ASME B18.2.6, ASTM F959 Type A490591358A5020000
    3/4"
    0.785"1.478"0.142" to 0.240"ASTM Grade A490
    ASME B18.2.6, ASTM F959 Type A490591358A5030000
    7/8"
    0.915"1.760"0.142" to 0.149"ASTM Grade A325ASME B18.2.6, ASTM F959 Type A325591358A02000000
    7/8"
    0.915"1.760"0.158" to 0.260"ASTM Grade A490
    ASME B18.2.6, ASTM F959 Type A490591358A50400000
    1"
    1.045"2.010"0.158" to 0.165"ASTM Grade A325ASME B18.2.6, ASTM F959 Type A325591358A02500000
    1"
    1.045"2.010"0.158" to 0.270"ASTM Grade A490
    ASME B18.2.6, ASTM F959 Type A490591358A50500000
     
    Corrosion-Resistant Galvanized Steel
    1/2"
    0.520"1.073"0.104" to 0.180"ASTM Grade A325ASME B18.2.6, ASTM F959 Type A325595318A1110000
    5/8"
    0.657"1.323"0.126" to 0.220"ASTM Grade A325ASME B18.2.6, ASTM F959 Type A325595318A1120000
    3/4"
    0.785"1.478"0.142" to 0.230"ASTM Grade A325ASME B18.2.6, ASTM F959 Type A325595318A11300000
    7/8"
    0.915"1.760"0.158" to 0.240"ASTM Grade A325ASME B18.2.6, ASTM F959 Type A325195318A1140000
    1"
    1.045"2.010"0.158" to 0.270"ASTM Grade A325ASME B18.2.6, ASTM F959 Type A325195318A1150000
    1 1/8"
    1.155"2.260"0.158" to 0.270"ASTM Grade A325ASME B18.2.6, ASTM F959 Type A325195318A1160000
    1 1/4"
    1.310"2.510"0.158" to 0.270"ASTM Grade A325ASME B18.2.6, ASTM F959 Type A325195318A1170000
    1 3/8"
    1.442"2.760"0.158" to 0.270"ASTM Grade A325ASME B18.2.6, ASTM F959 Type A325195318A1180000
    1 1/2"
    1.570"3.010"0.158" to 0.270"ASTM Grade A325ASME B18.2.6, ASTM F959 Type A325195318A1190000
    M12
    12.6 mm27.3 mm2.6 mm to 4.6 mmClass 8.8
    ASME B18.2.6M, ASTM F9591095318A12000000
    M16
    16.7 mm33.6 mm3.2 mm to 5.5 mmClass 8.8
    ASME B18.2.6M, ASTM F959595318A1210000
    M20
    21.0 mm40.6 mm3.6 mm to 6.0 mmClass 8.8
    ASME B18.2.6M, ASTM F959595318A12200000
    M22
    23.0 mm42.9 mm3.6 mm to 6.0 mmClass 8.8
    ASME B18.2.6M, ASTM F959595318A12300000
    M24
    25.1 mm48.7 mm4.0 mm to 7.0 mmClass 8.8
    ASME B18.2.6M, ASTM F959195318A1240000
    M27
    28.4 mm54.4 mm4.0 mm to 7.0 mmClass 8.8
    ASME B18.2.6M, ASTM F959195318A1250000
    M30
    31.4 mm58.4 mm4.0 mm to 7.0 mmClass 8.8
    ASME B18.2.6M, ASTM F959195318A12600000
    M36
    37.7 mm70.4 mm4.8 mm to 7.5 mmClass 8.8
    ASME B18.2.6M, ASTM F959195318A1270000
     

    Tension-Indicating Steel Hex Head Screws

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated, Border. Hex Head Screws. Tension-Indicating Steel Hex Head Screws.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Hex Head Screws. Tension-Indicating Steel Hex Head Screws, Fully Threaded.

    Fully Threaded

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Hex Head Screws. Tension-Indicating Steel Hex Head Screws, Partially Threaded.

    Partially

    Threaded

    An indicator dot changes from red to black when these screws are properly tightened. If they come loose, the dot changes back to red. Also known as SmartBolts, they let you know when vibration or heavy use loosen screws in high-stress applications, such as valves, pumps, and motors. The head's six flat sides keep wrenches and sockets from slipping and rounding off the drive.
    Length is measured from under the head.
    High-Strength Fastener—Commonly used to fasten components in valves, pumps, motors, and other high-stress applications. These screws have a tensile strength of 125,000 to 160,000 psi.
    Zinc-Yellow-Chromate-Plated Steel—With slightly better corrosion resistance than zinc-plated steel screws, these stand up to more frequent exposure to moisture.
    Head
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Threading
    Thread
    Spacing
    Fastener Strength
    Grade/Class
    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Tension Indicated,
    lbf
    Indicator
    Temp., ° F
    Each
    High-Strength Zinc-Yellow-Chromate-Plated Steel
     
    1/2"-13
    1 1/2"3/4"3/8"Fully ThreadedCoarse
    SAE Grade 8
    150,00010,0000 to 16593734A120000000
    1 3/4"3/4"3/8"Fully ThreadedCoarse
    SAE Grade 8
    150,00010,0000 to 16593734A14000000
    2"3/4"3/8"Partially ThreadedCoarse
    SAE Grade 8
    150,00010,0000 to 16593734A16000000
    2 1/2"3/4"3/8"Partially ThreadedCoarse
    SAE Grade 8
    150,00010,5000 to 16593734A18000000
    3"3/4"3/8"Partially ThreadedCoarse
    SAE Grade 8
    150,00012,0000 to 16593734A20000000
     
    5/8"-11
    2"15/16"29/64"Fully ThreadedCoarse
    SAE Grade 8
    150,00017,0000 to 16593734A35000000
    2 1/2"15/16"29/64"Partially ThreadedCoarse
    SAE Grade 8
    150,00017,0000 to 16593734A37000000
    3"15/16"29/64"Partially ThreadedCoarse
    SAE Grade 8
    150,00019,0000 to 16593734A39000000
     
    3/4"-10
    2"1 1/8"17/32"Fully ThreadedCoarse
    SAE Grade 8
    150,00026,0000 to 16593734A52000000
    3"1 1/8"17/32"Partially ThreadedCoarse
    SAE Grade 8
    150,00027,0000 to 16593734A56000000
     
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