carbon-steelSAE J429

SAE J429 Grade 2

Low carbon steel inch fastener. Head marked with no radial lines.

Tensile Rm414 MPa
Yield Rp0.2393 MPa
HardnessHRB 70–100
Nut class—

Mechanical properties

Property class
SAE J429 Grade 2
Defined in
SAE J429
Tensile strength Rm (min)
414 MPa
Yield strength Rp0.2 (min)
393 MPa
Hardness
HRB 70–100
Matching nut class
—
Material
Carbon Steel

Where this grade is used

Property classes are stamped on the head of bolts and screws above 5 mm diameter. A SAE J429 Grade 2 fastener is specified where the joint needs a proof load of roughly 354 MPa or less. Always match the bolt class with a nut of class — or higher so the bolt fails before the thread strips.

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