Fastener Technical Data & Torque Information

Technical Data

Property 

Value

Tensile Strength (ASTM D1708) 

4000 psi 

Elongation (ASTM D1457) 

35% - 50% 

Impact (ASTM D2794-93) 

160 in. lb. 

Coefficient of Friction (ASTM D1894) 

.06 - .08 

Dielectric Strength (ASTM D149) 

500 volts per mil 

Use Temperature 

-100°F to 500°F 

Salt Spray Resistance (ASTM B117) 

Up to 4,000 hrs (Nuts not frozen) 

Thickness 

Nominal 0.001" (1 mil) 

Pencil Hardness 

5H-6H (ASTM D3363-92A) 

Adhesion (ASTM D3359-95) 

5B 

Operating Pressure 

Up to 100,000 psi 

Kesternich Test (DIN 50018) 

Nuts not frozen after 30+ cycles 

Thread Fit 

Thickness restricts tight, even tension to bolts

ASTM Test Duration Results 

Test 

Substance / Type 

Duration 

Result 

D1308 

Muriatic Acid 31% HCL 

24 Hours

No Effect 

D1308 

Sulfuric Acid 93% H2SO4 

24 Hours

No Effect 

D1308 

Caustic Soda 50% NaOH

24 Hours

No Effect 

D1308 

Methyl Ethyl Ketone MEK

24 Hours

No Effect 

B117 

Salt Fog 

2,000 Hours

No Effect