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Fastener nomenclature question

What are the meanings of the four digit numbers in fasteners? Ex: 4140

Ryan Anderson
employee - Shawnee, KS USA
December 20, 2009

While the context can change meaning, whenever I see "4140" in a parts specification I first consider that it refers to the steel alloy used to make the part. 4140 is a common designation for an alloy steel in North American designation systems. If that makes sense within the context of your question, it's the meaning I'd give most credence to.

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metallurgist - E. Aurora, New York
December 30, 2009

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