John Deere Standard

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Material, Mechanical, and General Requirements for

Externally Threaded Fasteners: Unified Inch Series

Table of Contents
1 Scope ................................................................................................................................................... 2
2 Terms and Definitions .......................................................................................................................... 3
3 Designation System for Grades ........................................................................................................... 3
4 General Requirements ......................................................................................................................... 4
5 Materials and Mechanical Properties ................................................................................................... 4
6 Product Marking ................................................................................................................................... 6
7 Screw Threads ..................................................................................................................................... 7
8 Passivation ........................................................................................................................................... 7
9 Dimension and Tolerances ................................................................................................................... 7
10 Surface Discontinuities ......................................................................................................................... 8
11 Inspection and Quality Assurance ........................................................................................................ 8
12 Packaging Identification ....................................................................................................................... 8
13 References ........................................................................................................................................... 9
Summary of Changes from Previous Edition
(For Information Only — Not Part of the Standard) ............................................................................ 11

List of Tables
Table 1 JDM Designation in Terms of SAE J429 Grade ......................................................................... 3
Table 2 Compliance Standard based on JDM Group Designation .......................................................... 5
Table 3 Surface Discontinuities Compliance Standard for JDM Group Designations ............................. 8

Current edition: Supersedes: First issued:

2015-04-16 2009-02-19 1974-05-01 Design Control: DT Page 1 of 11
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1 Scope

1.1 JDM A17.2 specifies general requirements for unified inch series externally threaded fasteners,
including:

 Materials and mechanical properties,

 Product marking,
 Screw threads,
 Dimensions and tolerances,
 Part finish, passivation, and coatings,
 Inspection and quality assurance, and
 Packaging identification.

Note 1 John Deere is in process changing the status of Enterprise unified inch hardware to “Not for New Design”.
New designs should incorporate metric hardware in new designs. In the event metric hardware cannot be utilized,
existing unified inch hardware may be found in RECON, or units may create their own unit part number.

1.2 JDM A17.2 applies to bolts, screws, studs, and similar externally threaded parts with unified inch
screw threads of nominal diameters 1.500 in and smaller.

1.3 JDM A17.2 does not apply to the following:

 Fasteners not under tensile stress, such as set screws,

 Fasteners which cut or form mating threads, such as wood screws, tapping screws, thread
cutting, thread forming or thread rolling screws, or
 Heavy hex bolts and screws, or heavy hex structural bolts.

1.4 JDM A17.2 does not specify requirements for the following:

 Weldability,
 Corrosion resistance in service environments,
 Ability to withstand temperatures above +500˚F (+260˚C) or below -60˚F (-50˚C),
 Resistance to shear stress, or
 Fatigue resistance.

1.5 This standard can contain mandatory provisions, which are identified by the words “shall” or
“required”. Compliance with the mandatory provisions is required to claim conformance with this standard.
This standard can also contain guideline provisions, which are generally identified by the words “should”
or “recommended”. Compliance with the guideline provisions is not required, because they might not be
appropriate for all machines or all applications.

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2 Terms and Definitions

2.1
coating
Surface covering applied to the substrate of a part and specified in the part designation.

2.2
fastener
Part that transfers load by joining two or more parts, with or without the use of threads.

Note 2 Parts are considered to be fasteners if they are covered by ISO 1891. Examples of fasteners include bolts,
screws, nuts, weld nuts, flat washers, spring washers, split pins, and blind rivets.

2.3
finish
Final surface treatment of a part prior to application of any specified coating.

2.4
non-fastener
Part whose function is not primarily for joining two or more parts.

Note 3 Parts are considered to be non-fasteners if they are not covered by ISO 1891. Examples of non-fastener
parts include tubing, brackets, pulleys, and tie rods.

2.5
stud
Cylindrical rod of moderate length, threaded on either one or both ends or throughout its entire length,
and either straight or bent, such as U-bolt parts. It does not apply to headed, collared or similar products
more closely characterized as bolts.

3 Designation System for Grades

3.1 Carbon and Alloy Steels – Grade Designations

Carbon and alloy steel material and strength grades are designated by the JDM number shown in
Table 1. The use of JDM designations allows for more than one SAE grade to be provided within a
JDM designation.

Table 1 JDM Designation in Terms of SAE J429 Grade

JDM Designation SAE Grade
A17A 1
A17B 2
A17D 5; 5.1; 5.2
A17F 8; 8.1; 8.2
A17G No equivalent

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3.2 Stainless Steels

The alloy group and condition shall be designated according to ASTM F593 except for socket head
products. Socket head cap screws shall be designated according to ASTM F837. Socket button and flat
countersunk head cap screws shall be designated according to ASTM F879.

3.3 Non-Ferrous Metals

JDM A17.2 non-ferrous metal fasteners shall designate the alloy number according to ASTM F468.

4 General Requirements

4.1 General requirements not otherwise specified shall be as specified by the standards for materials
and mechanical properties.

4.2 JDM A17.2 fasteners shall conform to the coating clarifications stating in JDS-G252.
JDM F15 A2C is assumed for fasteners with an incomplete coating designation of “zinc”.

Example JDS19 – HEX – .500 – UNF2A X 5.000 – A17D – ZINC

5 Materials and Mechanical Properties

5.1 Carbon and Alloy Steel

The material, treatment, mechanical properties, required tests, and test methods shall be as specified in
the standards indicated in Table 2. When more than one standard applies, the choice is at the option of
the supplier.

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Table 2 Compliance Standard based on JDM Group Designation
Product Product
Nominal Nominal
JDM Diameter Length
Group Product Part Type (in) (in) Standard Grade
≥ .112
Machine Screw ALL SAE J82 Grade 60M
≤ .750
A17A
≥ .250 SAE J429 Grade 1
Bolt, Screw, Stud ALL
≤ 1.500 ASTM A307 Grade A
≥ .250 A
Bolt, Screw ≤ 6.00
≤ .750
A17B SAE J429 Grade 2
≥ .250
Stud ALL
≤ 1.500
≥ .112
Machine Screw ALL SAE J82 Grade 120M
≤ .750
Screw with Pre-Assembled Washer (SEM) and ≥ .138
ALL
Similar Products without Washer ≤ .625
SAE J429 Grade 5.1
≥ .138
ALL
≤ .500
≥ .250 ALL SAE J429 Grade 5.2
Bolt, Screw
A17D ≤ 1.000 ALL ASTM A449 Type 2
≥ .250 SAE J429 Grade 5
ALL
≤ 1.500 ASTM A449 Type 1
Wheel Bolt ALL ALL SAE J1102
≥ .250
ALL ASTM A449 Type 2
C ≤ 1.000
Stud
≥ .250 SAE J429 Grade 5
ALL
≤ 1.500 ASTM A449 Type 1
A17F ≥ .250 B
ALL SAE J429 Grade 8.2
≤ 1.000
Bolt, Screw
≥ .250 SAE J429 Grade 8
ALL
≤ 1.500 ASTM A354 Grade BD
SAE J429 Grade 8
≥ .250
Stud ALL SAE J429 Grade 8.1
≤ 1.500
ASTM A354 Grade BD

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Table 2 Compliance Standard based on JDM Group Designation

Product Product
Nominal Nominal
JDM Diameter Length
Group Product Part Type (in) (in) Standard Grade
≥ .060
Socket Head Cap Screw ALL ASTM A574 None
≤ 1.500
≥ .060
Socket Button Head Cap Screw ALL
≤ .625
A17G ASTM F835
≥ .060
Socket Flat Countersunk Head Cap Screw ALL
≤ 1.500
D ≥ .250
Bolt, Screw ALL ASTM A574
≤ 1.500
A
For bolts and screws of diameters ˃ .750 in or lengths ˃ 6.00 in, JDM A17A requirements apply.
B
Composition specified for ASTM A449 Type 2 may be substituted, provided that the SAE J429 Grade 8.2 minimum
tempering temperature, hardness, and mechanical properties are maintained.
C
Unless otherwise specified for studs, when JDM A17D is ordered, JDM A17F may be substituted at the option of
the supplier.
D
All ASTM A574 requirements except dimensions and surface discontinuities shall apply for other than socket head
screws. Tensile strength and proof load for bolts and screws of .5625 in nominal diameter, which are not covered in
ASTM A574, shall be:
Tensile Strength, lb Proof Load, lb
Coarse Thread (9/16-12 UNRC-3A) 32 800 25 500
Fine Thread (9/16-18 UNRF-3A) 36 500 28 400

5.2 Stainless Steel

The material, treatment, mechanical properties and tests shall be as specified in the following consensus
standards:

 ASTM F593 with required compliance to supplementary requirement titled Alloy Control.
ASTM F593 does not apply to socket head products.
 ASTM F837 for socket head cap screws.
 ASTM F879 for socket button and flat countersunk head cap screws.

5.3 Non-Ferrous Metal

The material, treatment, mechanical properties and tests shall be as specified in ASTM F468.

6 Product Marking

6.1 General
6.1.1 Bolts, screws, and studs, except those listed in clause 6.1.3 and clause 6.1.4, shall be marked to
identify both the grade and the source, whether manufacturer or private label distributor.

6.1.2 The grade mark shall be the symbol specified by the standard for material and mechanical
properties, except for JDM A17G, where the grade mark shall be the number “180”.

6.1.3 Socket head screws and JDM A17G flange 12-point cap screws shall be marked to identify the
source.

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6.1.4 Unless otherwise specified, the following products may or may not be marked:

 Slotted or recessed head screws, regardless of diameter size.

 Bolts and screws of nominal thread diameters ˂ .250 in.
 Studs of nominal thread diameters ˂ .375 in.
 Studs of copper, copper base alloys, aluminum alloys, and titanium alloys.

6.2 Bolts and Screws

The markings on bolts and screws shall be raised or depressed on the top of the head, or raised on the
top of the flange, or for socket head products, raised or depressed on the top or side of the head.

6.3 Studs
The markings shall be raised or depressed on the extreme end of the threaded portion. Studs with the
same threads on both ends may be marked on either end or both ends. For studs with interference-fit
threads, the grade mark shall be on the nut end. For studs with both coarse and fine threads, the grade
mark shall be on the coarse thread end.

7 Screw Threads

7.1 Unless otherwise specified, the screw threads shall be Unified coarse series according to
ASME B1.1 as follows:

 UNC or UNRC Class 2A for all except socket head products and JDM A17G products.
 UNRC Class 3A for socket head products and JDM A17G products of nominal thread sizes
≤ 1 in.
 UNRC Class 2A for socket head products and JDM A17G products of nominal thread sizes
˃ 1 in.

7.2 Unless otherwise specified, gaging for dimensional acceptability of screw threads shall be based
on ASME B1.3 System 21, or equivalent system, for all JDM A17.2 fasteners.

8 Passivation

JDM A17.2 fasteners shall be free of hexavalent chromium in accordance with JDM H30.

9 Dimension and Tolerances

Dimensions and tolerances not otherwise specified shall conform to the relevant ASME standard.

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10 Surface Discontinuities

Unless otherwise specified, the limits for surface discontinuities shall be as specified in Table 3. Where
more than one standard applies, the choice is at the option of the supplier.

Table 3 Surface Discontinuities Compliance Standard for JDM Group Designations

Compliance
Material Limitation Standard
Diameter ≥ .250 in
JDM A17D or JDM A17F Diameter ≤ 1.000 in ASTM F788
Length ≤ 6 in
Product except socket head screws ASTM F788 with
supplementary
requirement S1.
JDM A17G Socket head cap screw products ASTM A574
Socket button head cap screws
ASTM F835
Flat countersunk head cap screws
Socket head cap screw products ASTM F837
Stainless Steel Socket button head cap screws
ASTM F879
Flat countersunk head cap screws

11 Inspection and Quality Assurance

Inspection characteristics and sampling plans shall comply with JDQ 88.

12 Packaging Identification

Unless otherwise specified, the shipping identification labels for JDM A17.2 fasteners shall conform to
JDS-G198.

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13 References

For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments)
applies.

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laws and Company policy, John Deere personnel shall not provide copies of these standards to suppliers.

13.3 John Deere Standards

JDQ 88 Inspection and Quality Assurance for Fasteners
JDS-G198 EDI 830/850 and EDI 862 Shipping/Parts Identification Labels for Direct Parts
JDS-G252 General Requirements for Metric Fasteners

13.4 ASME Standards (American Society of Mechanical Engineers)

ASME B1.1 Unified Inch Screw Threads (UN and UNR Thread Form)
ASME B1.3 Screw Thread Gaging Systems for Acceptability

13.5 ASTM Standards (American Society of Test and Materials)

ASTM A307 Specification for Carbon Steel Bolts and Studs, 60 000 PSI Tensile Strength
ASTM A354 Specification for Quenched and Tempered Alloy Steel Bolts, Studs, and Other
Externally Threaded Fasteners
ASTM A449 Standard Specification for Hex Cap Screws, Bolts and Studs, Steel, Heat
Treated, 120/105/90 ksi Minimum Tensile Strength, General Use
ASTM A574 Standard Specification for Alloy Steel Socket-Head Cap Screws
ASTM F468 Specification for Nonferrous Bolts, Hex Cap Screws, and Studs
ASTM F593 Standard Specification for Stainless Steel Bolts, Hex Cap Screws, and Studs
ASTM F788 Specification for Surface Discontinuities of Bolts, Screws, and Studs, Inch and
Metric Series

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ASTM F835 Specification for Alloy Steel Socket Button and Flat Countersunk Head Cap
Screws
ASTM F837 Speification for Stainless Steel Socket Head Cap Screws
ASTM F879 Specification for Stainless Steel Socket Button and Flat Countersunk Head Cap
Screws

13.6 ISO Standards (International Organization for Standardization)

ISO 1891 Fasteners — Terminology

13.7 SAE Standards (Society of Automotive Engineers)

SAE J82 Mechanical and Quality Requirements for Machine Screws
SAE J429 Mechanical and Material Requirements for Externally Threaded Fasteners
SAE J1102 Mechanical and Material Requirements for Wheel Bolts

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Summary of Changes from Previous Edition
(For Information Only — Not Part of the Standard)

Added clause 1.5 for new text about mandatory and guideline provisions.

Added clause 2 for terms and definitions.

Added clause 4.2 requiring conformance to coating clarifications as stated in JDS-G252. Added
statement that JDM F15 A2C is assumed for fasteners with an incomplete coating designation of “zinc”.

Modified clause 5.2 to align with latest revision of ASTM F593. ASTM F593 now requires product marking
instead as a supplementary option. Material identification supplementary requirement has changed to
supplementary requirement heading “Alloy Control”. JDM A17.2 refers to the heading instead of test
number because the test number changes more often within the ASME document.

Removed reference in clause 5.3 to ASTM F468 supplementary requirement, S4, individual part marking
because the 2013 revision of ASTM F468 changed the part marking from supplementary to full
requirement within the body of the standard.

Added clause 8 requiring freedom from hexavalent chromium.

Changes to Table 3:
SAE J123 has been cancelled because of the equivalency to ASTM F788. Table 3 modified in
JDM A17G product except screw threads to require surface discontinuity compliance to ASTM F788
with the addition of mandatory requirement of S1, Assemblies Subject to Severe Dynamic Stresses.
SAE J1061 has been cancelled and replaced by ASTM F788. Updated Table 3 accordingly for
JDM A17D and JDM A17F groupings.

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