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What ASTM B164 covers
Standard at a glance
- Standard
- ASTM B164 / ASME SB164
- Issued by
- ASTM
- Product form
- Bars
- Grades on site
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Covers alloy 400 (UNS N04400) and the free-machining alloy 405 (N04405) as rod, bar and wire, for pump shafts, valve trim, fasteners and marine fittings.
Key requirements
- Annealed, cold-drawn or hot-worked condition as ordered
- Tension test per lot
- Dimensional tolerances by condition and shape
- Certification of heat chemistry
Summary for procurement guidance. Refer to the current edition of the standard for full requirements.
Grades supplied to ASTM B164
Ordering to ASTM B164
- State "ASTM B164" and the edition if your project requires it
- Grade / designation and product dimensions
- Supplementary requirements (tests, heat treatment, certification)
- Certificate type: EN 10204 3.1 or 3.2
Frequently asked questions
What does ASTM B164 cover?
Covers alloy 400 (UNS N04400) and the free-machining alloy 405 (N04405) as rod, bar and wire, for pump shafts, valve trim, fasteners and marine fittings.
Which grades are covered by ASTM B164?
On this site: Monel 400.
Do you supply material certified to ASTM B164?
Yes. Material is supplied to ASTM B164 with EN 10204 3.1 certificates (3.2 on request), where the mill certifies to it.
Is ASME SAB164 the same as ASTM B164?
ASME adopts many ASTM material specifications into Section II with an "S" prefix (for example SA-164). The adopted text is identical or includes stated modifications, and dual-certified material meets both.