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SAUDI ARAMCO FORM-175 REPLACES: 02/01/1999 IR100100 1 of 2

SCOPE: FASTENERS, Alloy and Stainless Steel Nuts & Bolting Materials: Bars,Bolts, Screws, Studs, Stud Bolts, & Wire; For Use in High or
LowTemperature Services.

TEST AND INSPECTION PER: ASTM A-193 & ASTM A-194 & ASTM A-320 & ASTM A-325, and Specifications As Noted Below.

(1) VISUAL INSPECTION WITNESSING BY INSPECTOR (Note 1)

(2) CERTIFICATES / RECORDS TO BE CHECKED BY INSPECTOR
(3) CERTIFICATES / DATA TO BE PROVIDED BY VENDOR / SUPPLIER / MANUFACTURER
0010
0010
*** X
Pre-Fabrication/Production Requirements
Material Test Reports
Specification Details / Notes:
Per applicable ASTM.

0020
0010
*** X
In process inspection & test requirement
Heat Treatment
Specification Details / Notes:
Relevant ASTM; Note material grades that shall be carbide
solution treated.

0020 X Mechanical Testing: a) Tension Test Per ASTM A-370 or F-606. Only for ASTM A-193 & 320 Bolting
Materials.

0030 X Mechanical Testing: b) Impact Test Per ASTM A-370 or F-606. Only for ASTM A-320 Bolting
Materials. Note exceptions to this test. For ASTM A-194 see
(Note 3). For ASTM A-193 Bolting Materials, only if specified in

0040 X X Mechanical Testing: c) Hardness Tests Per ASTM A-370 or F-606. When required by relevant ASTM.
For ASTM A-193 Grades B7M & B16, only if specified in PO.

0050 X X Mechanical Testing: d) Proof Load Test Only for ASTM A-194 Nuts, except those not covered by ANSI
B1.1 & 18.2.2.

0060 X X Mechanical Testing: e) Rotational Capacity Test Per ASTM A-370 or F-606. Only for ASTM A-325 zinc-coated
bolts.

0030
0010
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X
Final inspection & test requirements
Workmanship, Finish, and Appearance
Specification Details / Notes:
Note: for ASTM A-325 bolts, surface discontinuity limits shall be
per ASTM F- 788.

0020 X Dimensions ASME B 18.2.1 or 18.2.2. ASME B 18.2.3.7 only for A325.

0030 X Threads ASME B 1.1 Class 2A fit.

0040 X Markings Per applicable ASTM.

0040
0010
*** X
Additional/Supplemental Requirements
Only if Specified in Purchase Order: a) High Temperature Test
Specification Details / Notes:
Only for ASTM A-193 Bolting Materials.

0020 X Only if Specified in Purchase Order: b) Stress Relieving Only for ASTM A-193 Bolting Materials.

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INSPECTION & TESTING REQUIREMENTS REVISION: 08/06/2006 CODE NUMBER: PAGE:
SAUDI ARAMCO FORM-175 REPLACES: 02/01/1999 IR100100 2 of 2
(1) VISUAL INSPECTION WITNESSING BY INSPECTOR (Note 1)
(2) CERTIFICATES / RECORDS TO BE CHECKED BY INSPECTOR
(3) CERTIFICATES / DATA TO BE PROVIDED BY VENDOR / SUPPLIER / MANUFACTURER
0030 X X Only if Specified in Purchase Order: c) MPI Only for ASTM A-193 Bolting Materials.

0040 X Only if Specified in Purchase Order: d) Stress Relaxation Test Only for ASTM A-193 Bolting Materials.

0050 X Only if Specified in Purchase Order: e) Lateral Expansion Only for ASTM A-320 Bolting Materials.

Notes:
(1) May only be waived by the responsible Saudi Aramco, ASC, AOC
Inspection Offices.
(2) See form SA175 000003 for instructions on using this form.
(3) Testing required for ASTM A-194 nuts ordered in conjunction with
ASTM A-320 bolting material or, if ordered separately, when low
temperature service is specified.

End of IR100100