Standards & threads

Finished boltDrawing-defined acceptanceNo grade-specific finished-bolt specification was established in the reviewed sources.

Define final tensile / hardness requirements and any corrosion acceptance for the stated acid concentration, chlorides and temperature.

Older 904L data may cite B649. Do not use that historical listing as current N08904 coverage under B649-26.

Raw material specificationASTM A479/A479MUNS N08904

N08904 · stainless bar

Specify N08904 and the required annealed condition. B649-26 explicitly directs former N08904 products to A479/A479M and A484/A484M.

Dimensions · metricISO 4014 / ISO 4017Coarse pitch · partial-thread bolts / full-thread hex screws

Select head width s, height k and thread length b. These are dimensional references here; other alloys do not automatically conform to the full steel/stainless product standard. Fine-pitch geometry needs a separate drawing or applicable standard.

Dimensions · inchASME B18.2.1Inch hex bolts / hex cap screws

Select the bolt or cap-screw pattern, head dimensions and thread length. Hex and heavy hex are different choices.

Threads · metricISO 261 / ISO 965-1Metric M · pitch plan and tolerance system

State diameter × pitch and external tolerance class, e.g. M12 × 1.75–6g. Fine pitch must be written explicitly; 6g is a thread tolerance, not a strength grade.

Threads · UNC / UNFASME B1.1Unified inch · coarse / fine series

State diameter, TPI, series and external class: e.g. 1/2-13 UNC-2A or 1/2-20 UNF-2A. Select 2A / 3A with the mating-thread fit; UNC and UNF do not mate.

Mechanical testing ASTM F606/F606M

Mechanical test methods for fasteners; select applicable tensile, yield and hardness tests. This standard supplies methods, not a material grade or pass/fail limits. Define those limits and sampling in the part specification.

Test-method reference ↗
Sources & editions Reviewed 2026-10-19

Historical samples support the stated grade coverage. The ordered edition controls the full requirements.

Preview your dimensions

Example dimensions, not a stock size.

Simplified right-hand thread appearance. No tolerance, fit or standard compliance is simulated.

Thread coverage
Head dimensions · optional

Head proportions are illustrative: s = 1.5d, k = 0.625d. They are not standard-table values and will not be submitted as specified dimensions.

Quality documents

Material certificate

MTC · EN 10204 3.1 included

Heat number traceability

Every delivery traceable by heat number

Mechanical testing

Included with every delivery

Thread inspection

GO / NO-GO gauging · sampled inspection

Methods, sampling and acceptance criteria follow the agreed specification. PMI, third-party inspection and additional records are agreed separately.

Before production and at delivery

During quotation, a redacted certificate from a previous order can show the document format and recorded tests. It is a historical example, not certification of this product or a new order. Shipment documents must correspond to the material and batch actually supplied.

How to read a historical certificate sample ↗

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Size
d × L
Diameter × under-head length
Quantity
Pieces
Required quantity per size
Thread
Metric / UNC / UNF
Pitch or TPI + thread class
Coverage
Full / Partial
For partial, include threaded length
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Acid exposure

Acid species, concentration, temperature and contaminants.

Provides a meaningful basis for comparison with Incoloy 020.

Bar condition

N08904, A479/A479M with A484/A484M general requirements and specified solution-annealed condition.

Defines the stock certificate and processing basis.

Bolt acceptance

Required mechanical properties, thread class and final inspection.

Prevents material chemistry being mistaken for a fastener strength class.

Commercial terms

Indicative terms; confirmed in your quotation.

Typical MOQ

10pieces

Subject to product and material review.

Conditions

MOQ is typically 10 pieces, subject to product, material and manufacturing-route review.

Sample review

~20days

Freight, import duties and taxes are separate.

Conditions

Samples are typically reviewed on an approximately 20-day basis. BYBOLT may cover agreed sample manufacturing; buyer freight, import duties and taxes remain separate.

Production review

25–35days

Urgent requirements can be discussed.

Conditions

Regular production is commonly reviewed on a 25–35 day basis. Urgent requirements can be discussed against the complete specification.

Typical deposit

30%

T/T or LianLian. Balance before dispatch.

Conditions

Payment can be arranged by T/T or LianLian. A typical order uses a 30% deposit, with the balance completed before dispatch.

Technical help

Why does this 904L page use A479 rather than B649?

B649-26 explicitly directs N08904 products to A479/A479M and A484/A484M. Older 904L documents may cite B649. Check the edition on the drawing and identify the current or explicitly agreed legacy material basis for the order.

What should I compare when choosing between 904L and Incoloy 020 bolts?

Compare acid species, concentration, temperature and contaminants using the same joint requirements. State the final material condition and bolt mechanical acceptance for each candidate. Similar application descriptions do not make the grades interchangeable.

Read a thread designation Metric / UNC / UNF

M12 × 1.75–6g12 mm diameter · 1.75 mm pitch · external class 6g

1/2-13 UNC-2A1/2 inch · 13 TPI · coarse · external class 2A

1/2-20 UNF-2A1/2 inch · 20 TPI · fine · external class 2A

Examples explain designations, not available sizes. Specify fine pitch explicitly. UNC and UNF do not mate; full or partial threading is a separate choice.

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