This page presents the ASTM B16 material specification as manufactured to at Ananka Fasteners Pvt Ltd. B16 covers free-machining brass rod, bar and shapes in copper alloy C36000. The chemistry and mechanical properties below are the values delivered to on every fastener released against this specification.
B16 covers free-machining brass rod, bar and shapes in copper alloy C36000.
| Specification | ASTM B16 | Governs | Chemistry and mechanicals for one or more grades of fastener material |
| Grades Covered | Free-Cutting Brass C36000 | Product Forms | Bolts / Screws / Studs / Nuts / Washers as manufactured to the geometry standard |
| Related Dimensional Standards | ASME B18.2.1, DIN 931/933, ISO 4014, BS 3692 | Datasheets Referencing this Spec | 16 |
| Certification | EN 10204 3.1 / 3.2 | Testing | PMI, chemistry, tensile, hardness, IGC where applicable |
The following material grades are supplied by Ananka to ASTM B16:
Composition limits shown are representative for the primary grade governed by this specification. Consult the individual grade datasheet for exact limits.
| Element | Composition, % |
|---|---|
| Copper | 60.0–63.0 |
| Lead | 2.5–3.7 |
| Zinc | Balance |
| Iron, max | 0.35 |
Minimum mechanical properties governing fasteners released to this specification:
| Condition / Temper | Tensile Strength min, psi (MPa) | Yield Strength min, psi (MPa) | Elongation min, % | Hardness |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Half-hard bar | 55 000 (380) | 25 000 (170) | 20 | – |
| Annealed bar | 49 000 (340) | 18 000 (125) | 30 | – |
All standard fastener geometries manufactured at Ananka can be released to ASTM B16:
Every batch released to ASTM B16 is verified by internal and third-party testing.
For technical documentation and quotations, buyers can also review the Ananka Fasteners manufacturing and supply range or contact the team through the fastener enquiry and technical support page.
This datasheet references ASTM B16 for material and fastener requirements. Related dimensional standards commonly paired with this specification include ASME B18.2.1, DIN 931/933, ISO 4014, BS 3692. The applicable standard edition and purchase requirements should be confirmed for every project.
For ASTM International material and fastener specifications, see the ASTM International standards catalogue. This external reference is provided for standards identification; the purchaser should verify the current edition applicable to the order.
ASTM B16 chemistry and mechanicals for one or more grades of fastener material. It covers Free-Cutting Brass C36000.
Ananka Fasteners supplies Free-Cutting Brass C36000 to this specification. See Section 2 above for the complete list.
Bolts / Screws / Studs / Nuts / Washers as manufactured to the geometry standard can be released to ASTM B16, manufactured to the corresponding geometry standard.
ASTM B16 fasteners are commonly manufactured to ASME B18.2.1, DIN 931/933, ISO 4014, BS 3692, depending on the fastener type required.
Yes. For a quotation, provide the required fastener type, material grade, nominal size, dimensional standard, quantity and any inspection or certificate requirements.
Need a fastener released to ASTM B16 for an industrial project? Send the required fastener type, material grade, size, quantity and certification requirements to Ananka Fasteners. Our team can review the requirement and provide technical and commercial information for standard or custom configurations.
Recommended RFQ details: ASTM B16 requirement, material grade, fastener type, nominal size, quantity, inspection requirements and EN 10204 certificate requirements where applicable.
