Section One—Bolting and Fastener Codes
Fastener Standards
Standards Guide
ANSI/ASME Standards
ASTM Standards
SAE/lFl Standards
ISO Standards
Table Guide
Section Two—Screw Threads
Screw Thread Uses
Unified Thread Development
Metric Thread Development
ISO Metric Threads
Thread Nomenclature
Left and Right Threads
Single and Multiple Threads
Thread Size Limits
Section Three—Thread Guide
Inch Thread Selection
UN Threads
UNR Threads
UNK Threads
UNJ Threads
Metric Thread Selection
Thread Series Comparison
Unified Fine Threads (UNF)
Unified 8 Thread (8UN)
12 16 Thread Series
Fine vs Coarse Threads
Metric Threads
Classes of Thread Fit
Unified Inch Thread Fit
Metric Thread Fit
Section Four—Materials & Strengths
Material Selection
Fastener Properties
Mechanical Properties
Tensile Strength
Yield Strength
Proof Load
Shear Strength
Impact Toughness
Torsional Strength
Fatigue Strength
Hardness
Ductility
Carbon Steel Fasteners
Low Carbon Grades
Alloy Steels
Metric Fastener Grades
Metric Grade Examples
Identification and Markings
Internal Thread Grades
Inch Nuts
Carbon Steel Nut Grades
Metric Series Nuts
Nut Overtapping
Nut Markings
Nut Precautions
Nut vs Bolt Strength
Section Five—Bolted Joints
Fail Safe Joint Factors
Bolted Joint Stress
Bolted Joint Types
Rigid Joints
Gasketed Joints
Gasketed Joint Tightening
Multi Fastener Joints
Differential Loading
Bending Stress
Bolted Joint Vibration
Loosening Prevention
Bolted Joint Relaxation
Bolted Joint Creep
Minimize Relaxation
Flanged Connections
Flange Types
Flange Faces
Flange Bolting
Studbolts
Nut Bolt Guidelines
Section Six—Tightening & Torque
Torque and Tension
Torque Measurement Units
Torque Tension Properties
Elastic Limit
Distortion
Tensile Strength
Residual Tension
Elasticity
Compression
Cold Flow
Hooke's Law1
Torquing Necessity
Fastener Tension (preload)
Tightening Methods
Wrench Types
Open End Wrenches
Box Wrenches
Combination Wrenches
Adjustable Wrenches1
Rachet Box End Wrenches
Slug (hammer) Wrenches
Socket Sets
Allen and Fluted Wrenches
Wrench vs Bolt Sizes
Spanner Wrenches
Tubing Wrenches
Wrench Practices
Hydraulic Ram Wrenches
Hydraulic Tightening
Piston Nut Tightener
Hydraulic Tensioners
Heating Bolts
Controlling Torque
Preload Scatter
Preload Measurement
Torque Wrenches
Lever Length
Torque Wrench Principle
Torque Wrench Adaptors
Torque Wrench Extension
Gear Head Multipliers
Torque Wrench Use
Torque Tables
Preload By Elongation
Bolt Length Measurement
Turn of Nut Measurement
Tension Control
Ultrasonic Measurement
Torque Nuts

Section Seven—Gaskets Introduction
Gasket Selection
Gasket Pressures
Gasket Selection Guide
Gasket Thickness
Creep and Relaxation
Gasket Permeability
Gasket Materials
Non metallic Materials
Cork
Cellulose Fibre
Asbestos
Non Asbestos Fibres
Teflon
Natural Rubber
Styrene Butadiene
Butyl
Nitrile
Neoprene
Ethylene Propylene
Acrylic
Viton
Silicone
Gasket Reinforcements
Metallic Gaskets
Metallic Materials
Metallic Types
Spiral Wound
Plain Metal Jacketed
Flat Metal Gaskets
Corrugated Metal Gaskets
Round Metal Gaskets
Heavy Metal Gaskets
Metallic Selection Guide
Gasket Problems
Joint Distortion
Flange Distortion
Flange Bowing
Flange Face Roughness
Internal Pressure
Torque Loss
Gasket Design Faults
Making Gaskets
Trace and Tap Method
Compass Method
Chord Chart Layout
Angle and Bolt Circle
Gasket Fit
Gasket Sealer
Breaking Bolted Joints
Installation Practices
O Ring Seals
O Ring Applications
Dynamic O Ring Seals
Reciprocating Motion
Damaged O Rings
Static O Ring Seals
O Ring Features
O Ring Grooves
O Ring Installation
Section Eight—Pipe Threads
Pipe Fittings
Sizing Pipe
Pipe Schedules
Pipe Threads
Thread Nomenclature
Taper Thread Tightening
Pipe Thread Factors
Straight Pipe Threads
Lubricants and Sealants
Thread Designations
Dryseal Pipe Threads
Pipe Thread Comparison
Pipe Wrenches
Pipe Threading Dies
Pipe Taps
Pipe Connectors

Section Nine—Assorted Threaded Fasteners
Fastener Styles
Fastener Standards
Driving Recesses
Head Styles
Standard Bolt Styles
Square Head Bolts
Carriage Bolts
T Head Bolts
Step Bolts
Hex Cap Screw
Countersunk Bolts
Socket Head Cap Screw
Hex Head Washer
Hangar Bolts
Connector Bolts
Twelve Point Head
Plow Bolts
Lag Bolts
Eye Bolts
Eye Nuts
Formed Bolts
Threaded Fastener Holes
Fastener End Points
Socket Set Screws
Set Screw End Points
Set Screw Hardness
Assorted Nuts
Hex Nuts
Jam Nuts
Castellated and Slotted
Locking Nuts
Free Spinning Locknuts
Prevailing Torque Locknuts
Plastic Insert Locknut
Liquid Locknuts
Removing Damaged Nuts
Washers
Flat Washers
Conical Washers
Lock Washers
Preload Sensor Bolts
Screws
Machine Screws
Self tapping Screws
Wood Screws
Dimension Table Guide
Bolt and Screw Dimensions
Section Ten—Non­Threaded Fasteners
Keys
Rectangular Keys
Keyseat Alignment
Chamfered Keys
Pratt and Whitney Keys
Gib Head Keys
Woodruff Keys
Tapered Keys
Pin Fasteners
Machine Pins
Hardened Dowel Pins
Straight Pins
Taper Pins
Cotter Pins
Clevis Pins
Radial Locking Pins
Grooved Surface Pins
Hollow Spring Pins
Quick Release Pins
Push Pull Pins
Spring Locking Pins
Retaining (snap) Rings
Axially Assembled Rings
Radially Assembled Rings
Self Locking Rings
Rivets
Rivet Heads
Large Rivets
Small Rivets
Semi Tubular Rivets
Full Tubular Rivets
Split Rivets
Compression Rivets
Metal Piercing Rivets
Blind Rivets
Explosive Rivets
Drive Pin Rivets
Pull Stem Rivets
Pop Rivets
Self Plugging Rivets
Riveting Methods
Removing Rivets
Section Eleven—Thread Cutting
Square Threads
Acme Threads
Sharp V Thread
Buttress Thread
Whitworth Standard Thread
Thread Calculation
Lathe Cutting
Center Gage
Cutting Tool Materials
Metric Lathe
Inch Lathe
Quick Change Gearbox
Thread Chasing Dial
Cutting 60 Degree Thread
Resetting Threading Bit
Finishing Thread End
Cutting Left Hand Thread
Cutting Tapered Thread
Tapping Internal Thread
Die Cutting External Thread
Cutting Fluids
Thread Measurement
Three Wire Measurement
Hand Taps
Tap Drill Sizes
Tapping a Hole
Removing Broken Taps
Threading Dies
Split Die
Thread Repair
Thread Inserts
Wire Coil Insert
Self Tapping Insert
Molded Insert
Pressed Insert
Thread Chasers
Tapping Faults
Bell Mouth Hole
PoorThread Finish
Chipped Teeth
Tap Breakage
Tapping Aluminum
Tapping Plastics
Section Twelve—Lockwire
General Lockwire Rules
Lockwiring Patterns
Lockwiring Method
Lockwiring Steps
Locking Plates
Section Thirteen—Stainless & Plated Fasteners
Corrosion Attack
Corrosion Protection
Plating
Hot dipped Plating
Mechanical Plating
Zinc Plating
Cadmium Plating
Aluminum Plating
Plating Thickness
Plating Problems
Plating Standards
Stainless Steel Fasteners
Austenitic Stainless
Martensitic Stainless
Ferritic Stainless
Titanium Fasteners
Stainless Steel Standards
Section Fourteen—Adhesives
Adhesive Uses
Adhesive Limitations
Adhesive Types
Anaerobics
Epoxies
Cyanoacrylates
Hot Melt
Phenolics
Polyurethane
Silicone
Adhesive Selection
Joint Design
Section Fifteen—Anchoring Systems
Anchor Types
Heavy Duty Anchors
Medium Duty Anchors
Light Duty Anchors
Powder Actuated Tools
High Velocity Tools
Low Velocity Tools
Powder Load Types
Fastener Types
Fastening in Concrete
Fastening in Steel
Full Fastening Strength
Powder Actuated Safety
Powder Actuated Codes
Section Sixteen—Critical Issue of Fastener Quality
Reasons for Concern
Quality of Fasteners
Quality of Installation
Fastener Headmarkings