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What ASTM B211 covers
Standard at a glance
- Standard
- ASTM B211
- Issued by
- ASTM
- Product form
- Bars
- Grades on site
- 1
Covers cold-finished aluminium bar, rod and wire for machined parts, fasteners and general engineering.
Key requirements
- Alloy and temper as ordered (for example 6061-T6, 2011-T3)
- Tension test per lot
- Dimensional tolerances by shape
- Certification of chemistry
Summary for procurement guidance. Refer to the current edition of the standard for full requirements.
Grades supplied to ASTM B211
Ordering to ASTM B211
- State "ASTM B211" 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 B211 cover?
Covers cold-finished aluminium bar, rod and wire for machined parts, fasteners and general engineering.
Which grades are covered by ASTM B211?
On this site: Aluminium.
Do you supply material certified to ASTM B211?
Yes. Material is supplied to ASTM B211 with EN 10204 3.1 certificates (3.2 on request), where the mill certifies to it.
Is ASME SAB211 the same as ASTM B211?
ASME adopts many ASTM material specifications into Section II with an "S" prefix (for example SA-211). The adopted text is identical or includes stated modifications, and dual-certified material meets both.