Materials & Grades Guide
Common Fastener Material Standards and Engineering Tools

Common Fastener Material Standards

Inch Series
Metric Series
Steel
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
High Temp
Not applicable

Engineering Calculators and Tools

Torque, Tension and Clamp Load Calculator
Torque, Tension and Clamp Load
Helps estimate the relationship between tightening torque, resulting bolt tension, and clamp load in a threaded joint. Supports more informed fastener selection and assembly decisions.
Strength Requirements
Strength Requirements
Reference mechanical property requirements by grade and material. Quickly confirm proof load, yield, and tensile values for common fastener specifications.
Hardness Conversion
Hardness Conversion
Convert between common hardness scales such as Rockwell (HRC, HRB), Vickers (HV), and Brinell (HB). Quick, reliable comparisons across different standards and testing methods.
Chemical Requirements
Chemical Requirements
Provides guidance on chemical composition and material restrictions for fasteners. Helps users understand applicable specifications, material limits, and compliance requirements.
Material Standards Conversion
Material Standards Conversion
Cross-reference equivalent material grades across ASTM, SAE, ISO, DIN, and JIS. Enables quick comparison of mechanical properties and compositions for global sourcing and material substitution.