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Rockford Bolt & Steel Co.

NVLAP Lab Code: 200255-0

Address and Contact Information:

126 Mill Street
Rockford, IL 61101
Contact: Mr. John Petty
Phone: 815-968-0514
Fax: 815-968-3111
E-Mail: rockfordbolt@voyager.net
Send E-Mail to Laboratory: Rockford Bolt & Steel Co.

NVLAP Accreditation Information

Listed below is the scope of accreditation for this laboratory as of November 1, 2009. For additional information, contact NVLAP at (301) 975-4016.

Send E-Mail to NVLAP at: NVLAP@nist.gov

Fasteners & Metals

Accreditation Valid From: January 1, 2009 Through: December 31, 2009

Dimensional Inspection

  • Dimensions of fasteners - straightness

[FA/423] ANSI/ASME B18.2.1
Square and Hex Bolts and Screws - Inch Series

  • External thread parameters - system 21

[FA/379] ANSI/ASME B1.3M
Screw Thread Gaging Systems for Dimensional Acceptability - Inch and Metric Screw Threads (UN, UNR, UNJ, M, and MJ)

  • External thread parameters - system 22

[FA/381] ANSI/ASME B1.3M
Screw Thread Gaging Systems for Dimensional Acceptability - Inch and Metric Screw Threads (UN, UNR, UNJ, M, and MJ)

Mechanical and Physical Testing and Inspection

  • Axial tensile strength of full-size threaded fasteners

[FA/266] ASTM F606
Standard Test Methods for Determining the Mechanical Properties of Externally and Internally Threaded Fasteners, Washers, and Rivets. Sections 3.4.1 through 3.4.3: Axial Tension Testing of Full Size Products

  • Proof load of full-size externally threaded fasteners

[FA/226] ASTM F606
Standard Test Methods for Determining the Mechanical Properties of Externally and Internally Threaded Fasteners, Washers, and Rivets. Sections 3.2.1 through 3.2.3: Proof Load (Length Measurement)

[FB/1352] ASTM A370
Standard Test Method and Definitions for Mechanical Testing of Steel Products Annex A3 - Steel Fasteners, Section A3.2.1.2a, Proof Load Testing Long Bolts - Method 1, Length Measurement

  • Rockwell hardness of fasteners

[FA/202] SAE J417
Hardness Tests and Hardness Number Conversions (ASTM E18 is referenced for detailed requirements)

[FA/704] ASTM F606
Standard Test Methods for Determining the Mechanical Properties of Externally and Internally Threaded Fasteners, Washers, and Rivets; Section 3.1 Product Hardness

  • Tension testing of machined specimens from externally threaded fasteners

[FA/278] ASTM A370
Standard Test Method and Definitions for Mechanical Testing of Steel Products Annex A3 - Steel Fasteners, Section A3.2.1.7: Tension Testing of Bolts Machined to Round Test Specimens

[FA/279] ASTM F606
Standard Test Methods for Determining the Mechanical Properties of Externally and Internally Threaded Fasteners, Washers, and Rivets. Section 3.6: Tension Testing of Machined Test Specimens

  • Wedge tensile strength of full-size threaded fasteners

[FA/290] ASTM F606
Standard Test Methods for Determining the Mechanical Properties of Externally and Internally Threaded Fasteners, Washers, and Rivets. Section 3.5: Wedge Tension Testing of Full Size Bolts

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Date created: July 26, 2002
Last Updated: November 1, 2009

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