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 TABLE OF CONTENTS
20. PULLOUT STRENGTH IN ALUMINUM SUBSTRATES ...................................................................................................... 1
REFERENCE ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 2
FIGURE 6c ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
FIGURE 6d...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
SLOTTED AND CROSS RECESSED HEAD TAPPING SCREWS DIAGRAM...................................................................... 5
FASTENER LOAD TABLES 32 – 43 ................................................................................................................................................ 6-17

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20. PULLOUT STRENGTH IN (1)
ALUMINUM SUBSTRATES
The equations for UNC threads (screw thread types C, D, F,
Variable Definitions G and T) are:
Fty = Tensile yield strength (psi) a.) for 0.060" < t < 0.125"
Ftu = Tensile ultimate strength (psi)
t = Average material thickness (in.) Equation 15
N = Threads per unit length for a screw Pnot = [ Ki π D t Fty ] / (3)1/2
(thds./in) Where:
Pnot = Nominal pull-out strength per Ki = 0.80 (0.7) = 0.560, for 0.060" < t < 0.080"
screw (lb.) Ki = 0.95 (0.7) = 0.665, for 0.080" < t < 0.125"
Pa = Allowable pullout (lb.)
D = Nominal thread diameter (in.) b.) for 0.125" < t < 0.25"
TSA(I) = Internal thread stripping area (sq.
in./thread) Equation 16
Pnot = 1.2 D Ft y (0.25 - t) +
Predicted Pullout 1.16 N TSA(I) Ftu (t - 0.125)
Most of the actual (not allowable) pullout values, from
testing to-date, can be characterized by two types of c.) for 0.250" < t < 0.375"
equations: one based on tensile yield strength Fty (to
account for the stretching and bending of the hole's Equation 17
circumference in "thin" aluminum) and one based on Pnot= [ t N TSA(I) Ftu ] / (3)1/2
tensile ultimate strength Ftu (to account for shearing of
internal threads in "thick" aluminum). (2)
The test data (for base thickness [t] of 1/8", 3/16" and The equations for spaced threads (screw thread types AB, B,
1/4") indicate a transition in pullout behavior from
BP, BF and BT) are:
yielding (of thin bases) to shearing of the internal
threads (in thick bases). a.) for 0.038" < t < 2/N for spaced threads
For spaced-thread fasteners, it appears helpful to also Equation 18
consider the number of threads engaged (t N) in order to
Pnot = [ Ki π D t Fty ] / (3)1/2
separate the three behavior regions (yield, transition,
Where:
shear strength).
Ki = 0.80 (0.7) = 0.560, for 0.038" < t < 0.080"
Ki = 0.95 (0.7) = 0.665, for 0.080" < t < 2/N
Behavior zones for UNC (a, b, c) and spaced thread (d,
e, f) fasteners, are identified as follows:
b.) for 2/N < t < 4/N
a.) 0.060" < t < 1/8" (yield) Eqn. 15
Equation 19
b.) 1/8" < t < 1/4" (transition) Eqn. 16
Pnot = 1.2 D Fty (4/N - t) + 3.26 D Ftu (t - 2/N)
c.) 1/4" < t < 3/8" (shear strength) Eqn. 17
d.) 0.038" < t < 2/N (yield) Eqn. 18
c.) for 4/N < t < 0.3125"
e.) 2/N < t < 4/N (transition) Eqn. 19
f.) 4/N < t < 0.3125" (shear strength) Eqn. 20
Equation 20
Pnot = [ 0.9 π D t Ftu ] / (3)1/2
For representative plots, refer to Fig. 6c (UNC, Unified
National Coarse) and Fig. 6d (spaced threads).
Allowable Values for Design
The following equations are applicable for tapping
Predicted (nominal) values for fastener pullout (Pnot ), from
screws where:
the preceding equations, are divided by a safety factor of 3.0
in order to determine allowable values (Pa). Both the
0.164" < D < 0.5" for UNC and
Aluminum Association Specification (1994) and the AISI
0.164" < D < 0.375" for spaced thread.
Cold-Formed Steel Specification (1996) use a safety factor
equal to 3.0 for determining allowable pullout values.
Specified or expected minimum values of tensile yield and

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ultimate tensile strength are used to determine allowable tension force. This performance level is based on a
values for design. Since minimum yield and ultimate particular fastener type and diameter, a given base thickness,
strength values are less than the average values, the and a range of local mechanical properties (tensile yield and
resulting allowable (pullout) loads will typically be less tensile ultimate) similar to that in the corresponding set of
than 1/3 of test values of pullout loads. tests.

Equation 21 Thus using measured properties, only the one extreme value
Pa = Pnot (1/3) of coefficient of variation (11.82%), with Xa / X m = 0.5294 <
0.533, results in an allowable value for which slightly fewer
than 99% of installed fasteners would be expected to have
Discussion of Test Results and Predicted Values actual pullout capacities equal to or greater than the ultimate
Using statistics to study the test results, some statements load mT ( = 1.6 T).
may be made about the expected variation in pullout
values of a large number of fasteners (of a given size The few cases which had predicted values (Pp ) greater than
and type) from aluminum of given thickness, alloy and average tests values (Pt ) were at most 4.00% more than Pt .
temper. Given the mean (X m), sample standard For those tests, the maximum Cv was 8.14% (series K89,
deviation (s) and number of samples (n), a value (Xa ) Spaced Threads, #8-18, 0.088" thick). The resulting values
can be determined by the equation: of Xa / Xm are at least 0.6759, which substantially exceeds Ö
Xa = X m - Ks. Xa is the value which, with 95% ( = 0.533) which is the minimum desired value of Xa / Xm.
confidence, is expected to be exceeded by 99% of the In this "extreme" case, Xa / Xm is large enough to
population. Refer to reference [3] for the above formula compensate for Pp = 1.04 Xm because 0.6759 / 1.04 = 0.650
for Xa and a table of values for K as a function of n. > 0.533.

If the coefficient of variation Cv (= 100% s/Xm) is Design Values Based on Minimum Mechanical
considered, in lieu of sample standard deviation, then Properties
the equation of Xa can be written: Note that to establish design values of allowable pullout, the
specified (or expected) minimum values of yield and tensile
Xa = [1 - K (s/Xm )] (Xm ) = (100% - KCv)Xm . strength would be used. These values are substantially less
than the corresponding average values. This means that
Review of coefficients of variation Cv for the tests about 99% of the local yield and tensile strengths, with a
indicates that the largest value is 11.82% (series h97, 95% confidence level, are expected to equal or exceed the
UNC, 5/16-18, 0.184" thickness). For this set of tests, minimum values. Thus, the use of a design safety factor of 3
n = 10, and therefore K = 3.981. Thus, for C v = is expected to result in an actual safety factor (against
11.82%, Xa = (1 - K Cv )Xm = 0.5294 Xm . pullout) which is significantly greater than 3, for the average
piece of aluminum with a tapping fastener which is loaded in
For the next largest Cv ( = 11.44% for series h97, tension.
Spaced Threads, #8-18, 0.0605" thickness),
n = 10 and Xa = 0.5446 Xm . References
Allowable Pullout Values Based on Measured
1. ASTM volume 02.02, Aluminum and Magnesium
Mechanical Properties
Alloys, in the article "Statistical Aspects of Mechanical
Next consider a safety factor (F) of 3 (per reference [1])
Property Assurance" by W.P. Goepfert. Values for K are
applied to the predicted value of pullout Pp to determine
taken from Juran's Quality Control Handbook , edited by
an allowable value Pa where: Pa = Pp /3. If the safety
Juran, J.M., 4th ed., published by McGraw-Hill, and are one
factor (F) is considered equal to an overload factor (m)
sided factors for 99% exceeding with a confidence of 95%.
divided by an under-capacity factor ( Ö ): F = m/Ö . In
(See Aluminum Design Manual Part V, section 1.0 for a
other words, mT < Ö Pp where T is the design tension
discussion).
per fastener and T < Pa = Pp / (m/ Ö ).
2. Specifications for Aluminum Structures: Allowable
As given in reference [2], consider m = 1.6 for live load.
Stress Design, The Aluminum Association, 1994.
Thus Ö = m/F = 1.6/3.0 = 0.533.
3. Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other
Therefore, if Xa > Ö Xm = 0.533 Xm and if the predicted
Structures, ASCE 7-95, American Society of Civil
value Pp < Xm, then 99% or more of the population of
Engineers.
fasteners are expected to be capable of resisting an
"ultimate" tension force equal to 1.6 times the allowable

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 RELATIVE PLOT OF PULLOUT vs. BASE THICKNESS FOR UNC THREADED
FASTENERS

5
Yield Transition Strength (of Threads)

Equation 15 Equation 16 Equation 17

4
* PULLOUT (Relative Units)

1 2 3 0

1
1b
1a

0
0 0.05 0.1 .125 0.15 0.2 0.25 0.3 0.35 0.4

BASE THICKNESS, t (Inches)

Fig. 6c

Notes:

1/2
* Force units: Based on (π D Fy/ (3) ) equal to ten, for relative scale, for yield region 1.
2
For strength region 3, assumed (Fu/Fy) = 22/16 = 1.375, TSA(I) = 0.017 in /thrd. and
N = 24 thrds./in. to get ratio of thread shr. values to base yield values.

Plot pertains to aluminum bases and steel fasteners.

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 RELATIVE PLOT OF PULLOUT vs. BASE THICKNESS FOR SPACED THREADED
FASTENERS

Yield Transition Strength (of Threads)

Equation 18 Equation 19 Equation 20

4
* PULLOUT (Relative Units)

0
1 2 3

1b

1a

0
0 0.05 0.1 .125 0.15 0.2 0.25 0.3 0.35 0.4
.038 0.08 BASE THICKNESS, t (Inches)

Fig. 6d

Notes:

1/2
* Force units: Based on (π D Fy/ (3) ) equal to ten, for relative scale, for yield region 1.
For strength region 3, assumed (F u/F y) = 22/16 = 1.375 for this plot.

Plot pertains to aluminum bases, and steel fasteners.

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 SLOTTED AND CROSS RECESSED
HEAD TAPPING SCREWS

Pictorial Representation ANSI/ASME Designation

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 FASTENER LOAD TABLES
Unified Coarse Threads
TABLE 32

3003-H14

Nominal TSA(I)
D Internal Material Thickness (Inches)
Thread Nominal Thread
Diameter Thread Stripping 0.06 0.072 0.08 0.094 0.125 0.156 0.188 0.25 0.312 0.375
& Thread Diameter Area Sq.
Per Inch (Inch) In./Thread Allowable Pullout (Pounds)
#8-32 0.1640 0.010 53 64 84 99 132 172 213 293 365 439
#10-24 0.1900 0.170 62 74 98 115 153 207 262 370 463 555
#12-24 0.2160 0.019 70 84 111 131 174 234 296 417 520 625
1/4-20 0.2500 0.027 81 98 129 151 201 274 349 494 616 740
5/16-18 0.3125 0.038 --- --- --- 189 251 344 440 625 780 938
3/8-16 0.3750 0.052 --- --- --- --- 302 415 533 761 949 1141
7/16-14 0.4375 0.070 --- --- --- --- --- 487 626 896 1118 1344
1/2-13 0.5000 0.086 --- --- --- --- --- 556 715 1022 1275 1533
3003-H14
For 0.060" < t < 0.125" :
1/2
Allowable Pullout = Py = (1/ 3.0)(K)( π)(d)(t)(Fty)/ (3)
F u (Tensile Ultimate Strength) 19000 psi K = 0.560 0.060" < t < 0.080"
F y (Tensile Yield Strength) 16000 psi K = 0.665 0.080" < t < 0.125"
For 0.125" < t < 0.25" :
Allowable Pullout = Py = (1/ 3.0)[1.2 d Fty (0.25 - t) + 1.16 N [TSA(I)] Ftu (t - 0.125)]
For 0.25" < t < 0.375" :
1/2
Allowable Pullout = (1/ 3.0)(t)(N)[TSA(I)](Ftu)/ (3)

NOTES:
1. Allowable material pullout as well as allowable fastener strength need to be checked.
2. For pilot hole sizes refer to tables 16 to 22.
3. Fastener pullout not shown for material thickness less than approximately (2) threads,
unless tested at a lesser thickness.
4. Multiple fastener connections and embrittlement need to be checked separately.

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 FASTENER LOAD TABLES
Unified Coarse Threads
TABLE 33

5005-H34

Nominal TSA(I)
D Internal Material Thickness (Inches)
Thread Nominal Thread
Diameter Thread Stripping 0.06 0.072 0.08 0.094 0.125 0.156 0.188 0.25 0.312 0.375
& Thread Diameter Area Sq.
Per Inch (Inch) In./Thread Allowable Pullout (Pounds)
#8-32 0.1640 0.010 50 60 79 93 124 169 217 308 384 462
#10-24 0.1900 0.017 58 69 92 108 143 205 269 393 490 589
#12-24 0.2160 0.019 66 79 104 122 163 231 302 439 548 658
1/4-20 0.2500 0.027 76 91 121 142 188 271 355 520 648 779
5/16-18 0.3125 0.038 --- --- --- 177 236 340 449 658 821 987
3/8-16 0.3750 0.052 --- --- --- --- 283 411 544 801 999 1201
7/16-14 0.4375 0.070 --- --- --- --- --- 482 639 943 1177 1415
1/2-13 0.5000 0.086 --- --- --- --- --- 550 729 1076 1343 1614
5005-H34
For 0.060" < t < 0.125" :
1/2
Allowable Pullout = Py = (1/3.0)(K)(π)(d)(t)(Fty)/ (3)
Fu (Tensile Ultimate Strength) 20000 psi K = 0.560 0.060" < t < 0.080"
Fy (Tensile Yield Strength) 15000 psi K = 0.665 0.080" < t < 0.125"
For 0.125" < t < 0.25" :
Allowable Pullout = Py = (1/3.0) [1.2 d F ty (0.25 - t) + 1.16 N [TSA(I)] Ftu (t - 0.125)]
For 0.25" < t < 0.375" :
1/2
Allowable Pullout = (1/3.0)(t)(N)[TSA(I)](Ftu)/ (3)

NOTES:
1. Allowable material pullout as well as allowable fastener strength need to be checked.
2. For pilot hole sizes refer to tables 16 to 22.
3. Fastener pullout not shown for material thickness less than approximately (2) threads,
unless tested at a lesser thickness.
4. Multiple fastener connections and embrittlement need to be checked separately.

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 FASTENER LOAD TABLES
Unified Coarse Threads
TABLE 34

6061-T6
TSA(I)
Nominal D Internal Material Thickness (Inches)
Thread Nominal Thread
Diameter Thread Stripping 0.06 0.072 0.08 0.094 0.125 0.156 0.188 0.25 0.312 0.375
& Thread Diameter Area Sq.
In./Thread
Per Inch (Inch) Allowable Pullout (Pounds)
#8-32 0.1640 0.010 117 140 185 217 288 366 446 601 750 901
#10-24 0.1900 0.017 135 162 214 251 334 435 539 740 923 1110
#12-24 0.2160 0.019 154 184 243 286 380 495 615 846 1055 1268
1/4-20 0.2500 0.027 178 213 281 331 440 578 720 996 1243 1494
5/16-18 0.3125 0.038 --- --- --- 413 550 723 903 1250 1560 1875
3/8-16 0.3750 0.052 --- --- --- --- 660 870 1088 1509 1883 2263
7/16-14 0.4375 0.070 --- --- --- --- --- 1024 1287 1797 2243 2695
1/2-13 0.5000 0.086 --- --- --- --- --- 1171 1471 2054 2563 3080
6061-T6
For 0.060" < t < 0.125" :
1/2
Allowable Pullout = Py = (1/3.0)(K)(π)(d)(t)(Fty)/ (3)
Fu (Tensile Ultimate Strength) 38000 psi K = 0.56 0.060" < t < 0.080"
Fy (Tensile Yield Strength) 35000 psi K = 0.665 0.080" < t < 0.125"
For 0.125" < t < 0.25" :
Allowable Pullout = Py = [1.2 d Fty (0.25 - t) + 1.16 N TSA(I) Ftu (t - 0.125)] 1/3.0
For 0.25" < t < 0.375" :
1/2
Allowable Pullout = (1/ 3.0)(t)(N)[TSA(I)](Ftu)/ (3)

NOTES:
1. Allowable material pullout as well as allowable fastener strength need to be checked.
2. For pilot hole sizes refer to tables 16 to 22.
3. Fastener pullout not shown for material thickness less than approximately (2) threads,
unless tested at a lesser thickness.
4. Multiple fastener connections and embrittlement need to be checked separately.

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 FASTENER LOAD TABLES
Unified Coarse Threads
TABLE 35

6063-T5

Nominal TSA(I)
D Internal Material Thickness (Inches)
Thread Nominal Thread
Diameter Thread Stripping 0.06 0.072 0.08 0.094 0.125 0.156 0.188 0.25 0.312 0.375
& Thread Diameter Area Sq.
Per Inch In./Thread Allowable Pullout (Pounds)
(Inch)
#8-32 0.1640 0.010 53 64 84 99 132 185 241 348 434 522
#10-24 0.1900 0.017 62 74 98 115 153 221 292 428 535 643
#12-24 0.2160 0.019 70 84 111 131 174 252 333 490 611 734
1/4-20 0.2500 0.027 81 98 129 151 201 294 390 577 719 865
5/16-18 0.3125 0.038 --- --- --- 189 251 368 489 724 903 1085
3/8-16 0.3750 0.052 --- --- --- --- 302 443 590 874 1090 1310
7/16-14 0.4375 0.070 --- --- --- --- --- 523 699 1040 1298 1560
1/2-13 0.5000 0.086 --- --- --- --- --- 597 799 1189 1484 1783
6063-T5
For 0.060" < t < 0.125" :
1/2
Allowable Pullout = Py = (1/ 3.0)(K)( π)(d)(t)(Fty)/ (3)
F u (Tensile Ultimate Strength) 22000 psi
K = 0.56 0.060" < t < 0.080"
F y (Tensile Yield Strength) 16000 psi K = 0.665 0.080" < t < 0.125"
For 0.125" < t < 0.25" :
Allowable Pullout = Py = (1/ 3.0)[1.2 d Fty (0.25 - t) + 1.16 N [TSA(I)] Ftu (t - 0.125)]
For 0.25" < t < 0.375" :
1/2
Allowable Pullout = (1/ 3.0)(t)(N)[TSA(I)](Ftu)/ (3)

NOTES:
1. Allowable material pullout as well as allowable fastener strength need to be checked.
2. For pilot hole sizes refer to tables 16 to 22.
3. Fastener pullout not shown for material thickness less than approximately (2) threads,
unless tested at a lesser thickness.
4. Multiple fastener connections and embrittlement need to be checked separately.

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Unified Coarse Threads
TABLE 36

6063-T6

Nominal TSA(I)
D Internal Material Thickness (Inches)
Thread Nominal Thread
Diameter Thread Stripping 0.06 0.072 0.08 0.094 0.125 0.156 0.188 0.25 0.312 0.375
& Thread Diameter Area Sq.
Per Inch In./Thread Allowable Pullout (Pounds)
(Inch)
#8-32 0.1640 0.010 83 100 132 155 206 273 341 474 592 711
#10-24 0.1900 0.017 96 116 153 180 239 324 413 584 729 876
#12-24 0.2160 0.019 110 132 174 204 271 370 471 668 833 1001
1/4-20 0.2500 0.027 127 152 201 236 314 431 552 786 981 1179
5/16-18 0.3125 0.038 --- --- --- 295 393 540 692 987 1232 1480
3/8-16 0.3750 0.052 --- --- --- --- 471 650 834 1191 1487 1787
7/16-14 0.4375 0.070 --- --- --- --- --- 765 988 1419 1770 2128
1/2-13 0.5000 0.086 --- --- --- --- --- 874 1129 1621 2023 2432
6063-T6
For 0.060" < t < 0.125" :
1/2
Allowable Pullout = P y = (1/ 3.0)(K)( π)(d)(t)(Fty)/ (3)
F u (Tensile Ultimate Strength) 30000 psi
K = 0.560 0.060" < t < 0.080"
F y (Tensile Yield Strength) 25000 psi K = 0.665 0.080" < t < 0.125"
For 0.125" < t < 0.25" :
Allowable Pullout = P y = (1/ 3.0)[1.2 d Fty (0.25 - t) + 1.16 N [TSA(I)]Ftu (t - 0.125)]
For 0.25" < t < 0.375" :
1/2
Allowable Pullout = (1/ 3.0)(t)(N)[TSA(I)](Ftu )/ (3)

NOTES:
1. Allowable material pullout as well as allowable fastener strength need to be checked.
2. For pilot hole sizes refer to tables 16 to 22.
3. Fastener pullout not shown for material thickness less than approximately (2) threads,
unless tested at a lesser thickness.
4. Multiple fastener connections and embrittlement need to be checked separately.

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 FASTENER LOAD TABLES
Unified Coarse Threads
TABLE 37

6105-T5, 6005-T5

Nominal TSA(I)
D Internal Material Thickness (Inches)
Thread Nominal Thread
Diameter Thread Stripping 0.06 0.072 0.08 0.094 0.125 0.156 0.188 0.25 0.312 0.375
& Thread Diameter Area Sq.
Per Inch (Inch) In./Thread Allowable Pullout (Pounds)
#8-32 0.1640 0.010 117 140 185 217 288 366 446 601 750 901
#10-24 0.1900 0.017 135 162 214 251 334 435 539 740 923 1110
#12-24 0.2160 0.019 154 184 243 286 380 495 615 846 1055 1268
1/4-20 0.2500 0.027 178 213 281 331 440 578 720 996 1243 1494
5/16-18 0.3125 0.038 --- --- --- 413 550 723 903 1250 1560 1875
3/8-16 0.3750 0.052 --- --- --- --- 660 870 1088 1509 1883 2263
7/16-14 0.4375 0.070 --- --- --- --- --- 1024 1287 1797 2243 2695
1/2-13 0.5000 0.086 --- --- --- --- --- 1171 1471 2054 2563 3080
6105-T5, 6005-T5
For 0.060" < t < 0.125" :
1/2
Allowable Pullout = Py = (1/3.0)(K)(π)(d)(t)(Fty)/ (3)
Fu (Tensile Ultimate Strength) 38000 psi K = 0.560 0.060" < t < 0.080"
Fy (Tensile Yield Strength) 35000 psi K = 0.665 0.080" < t < 0.125"
For 0.125" < t < 0.25" :
Allowable Pullout = Py = (1/3.0)[1.2 d Fty (0.25 - t) + 1.16 N [TSA(I)] F tu (t - 0.125)]
For 0.25" < t < 0.375" :
1/2
Allowable Pullout = (1/3.0)(t)(N)[TSA(I)](Ftu)/ (3)

NOTES:
1. Allowable material pullout as well as allowable fastener strength need to be checked.
2. For pilot hole sizes refer to tables 16 to 22.
3. Fastener pullout not shown for material thickness less than approximately (2) threads,
unless tested at a lesser thickness.
4. Multiple fastener connections and embrittlement need to be checked separately.

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3003-H14

Nominal D Material Thickness (Inches)

Thread Nominal
Diameter
Thread 0.038 0.06 0.072 0.08 0.094 0.125 0.156 0.188 0.25 0.312 0.375
& Diameter
Thread
(Inch) Allowable Pullout (Pounds)
Per Inch

#8-18 0.1640 34 53 64 84 99 150 222 297 424 529 636

#10-16 0.1900 39 62 74 98 115 153 237 323 491 613 737
#12-14 0.2160 --- 70 84 111 131 174 239 337 528 697 837
1/4-14 0.2500 --- 81 98 129 151 201 277 391 611 806 969
5/16-12 0.3125 --- --- --- --- --- --- --- 430 706 982 1212
3/8-12 0.3750 --- --- --- --- --- --- --- 516 847 1178 1454
3003-H14
For 0.038" < t < 2/N :
1/2
F u (Tensile Ultimate Strength) 19000 psi Allowable Pullout = Py = (1/ 3.0)(K )(π)(d)(t)(Fty)/ (3)
Fy (Tensile Yield Strength) 16000 psi K = 0.560 0.038" < t < 0.080"
K = 0.665 0.080" < t < 2/N
For 2/N < t < 4/N :
Allowable Pullout = Py = (1/3.0)[1.2 d Fty (4/N - t) + 3.26 d Ftu (t - 2/N)]
For 4/N < t < 0.3125":
1/2
Allowable Pullout = Py = (1/3.0)(.9)(π)(d)(t)(Ftu)/ (3)

NOTES:
1. Allowable material pullout as well as allowable fastener strength need to be checked.
2. For pilot hole sizes refer to tables 16 to 22.
3. Fastener pullout not shown for material thickness less than approximately (2) threads, unless tested at lesser thickness.
4. Multiple fastener connections and embrittlement need to be checked separately.

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5005-H34

Nominal
D Material Thickness (Inches)
Thread Nominal
Diameter Thread 0.038 0.06 0.072 0.08 0.094 0.125 0.156 0.188 0.25 0.312 0.375
&
Diameter
Thread (Inch) Allowable Pullout (Pounds)
Per Inch

#8-18 0.1640 32 50 60 79 93 146 226 308 446 557 669

#10-16 0.1900 37 58 69 92 108 143 236 332 517 645 775
#12-14 0.2160 --- 66 79 104 122 163 231 340 550 733 881
1/4-14 0.2500 --- 76 91 121 142 188 267 393 637 849 1020
5/16-12 0.3125 --- --- --- --- --- --- --- 419 724 1029 1275
3/8-12 0.3750 --- --- --- --- --- --- --- 503 869 1234 1530
5005-H34
For 0.038" < t < 2/N :
1/2
F u (Tensile Ultimate Strength) 20000 psi Allowable Pullout = Py = (1/ 3.0)(K)(π)(d)(t)(Fty)/ (3)
Fy (Tensile Yield Strength) 15000 psi K = 0.560 0.038" < t < 0.080"
K = 0.665 0.080" < t < 2/N
For 2/N < t < 4/N :
Allowable Pullout = Py = (1/3.0)[1.2 d Fty (4/N - t) + 3.26 d F tu (t - 2/N)]
For 4/N < t < 0.3125":
1/2
Allowable Pullout = Py = (1/3.0)(.9)(π)(d)(t)(Ftu)/ (3)

NOTES:
1. Allowable material pullout as well as allowable fastener strength need to be checked.
2. For pilot hole sizes refer to tables 16 to 22.
3. Fastener pullout not shown for material thickness less than approximately (2) threads, unless tested at lesser thickness.
4. Multiple fastener connections and embrittlement need to be checked separately.

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6061-T6

Nominal D Material Thickness (Inches)

Thread Nominal
Diameter Thread
& 0.038 0.06 0.072 0.08 0.094 0.125 0.156 0.188 0.25 0.312 0.375
Diameter
Thread (Inch) Allowable Pullout (Pounds) *
Per Inch

#8-18 0.1640 74 117 140 185 217 319 457 600 848 1058 1272
#10-16 0.1900 86 135 162 214 251 334 495 661 982 1226 1473
#12-14 0.2160 --- 154 184 243 286 380 512 700 1066 1393 1675
1/4-14 0.2500 --- 178 213 281 331 440 592 810 1233 1613 1938
5/16-12 0.3125 --- --- --- --- --- --- --- 915 1443 1972 2423
3/8-12 0.3750 --- --- --- --- --- --- --- 1098 1732 2366 2908
6061-T6
For 0.038" < t < 2/N :
Allowable Pullout = Py = (1/3.0)(K)(π)(d)(t)(Fty)/ (3)
1/2
F u (Tensile Ultimate Strength) 38000 psi
Fy (Tensile Yield Strength) 35000 psi K = 0.560 0.038" < t < 0.080"
K = 0.665 0.080" < t < 2/N
For 2/N < t < 4/N :
Allowable Pullout = Py = (1/ 3.0)[1.2 d Fty (4/N - t) + 3.26 d Ftu (t - 2/N)]
For 4/N < t < 0.3125":
1/2
Allowable Pullout = Py = (1/ 3.0)(.9)(π)(d)(t)(Ftu)/ (3)

NOTES:
1. Allowable material pullout as well as allowable fastener strength need to be checked.
2. For pilot hole sizes refer to tables 16 to 22.
3. Fastener pullout not shown for material thickness less than approximately (2) threads, unless tested at lesser thickness.
4. Multiple fastener connections and embrittlement need to be checked separately.
* For extrusions

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6063-T5

Nominal
D Material Thickness (Inches)
Thread Nominal
Diameter
Thread 0.038 0.06 0.072 0.08 0.094 0.125 0.156 0.188 0.25 0.312 0.375
& Diameter
Thread (Inch) Allowable Pullout (Pounds)
Per Inch

#8-18 0.1640 34 53 64 84 99 157 246 338 491 613 736

#10-16 0.1900 39 62 74 98 115 153 256 362 569 710 853
#12-14 0.2160 --- 70 84 111 131 174 248 369 604 807 970
1/4-14 0.2500 --- 81 98 129 151 201 287 427 699 934 1122
5/16-12 0.3125 --- --- --- --- --- --- --- 452 791 1130 1403
3/8-12 0.3750 --- --- --- --- --- --- --- 542 949 1356 1683
6063-T5
For 0.038" < t < 2/N :
1/2
F u (Tensile Ultimate Strength) 22000 psi Allowable Pullout = Py = (1/3.0)(K)(π)(d)(t)(Fty)/ (3)
Fy (Tensile Yield Strength) 16000 psi K = 0.560 0.038" < t < 0.080"
K = 0.665 0.080" < t < 2/N
For 2/N < t < 4/N :
Allowable Pullout = Py = (1/ 3.0)[1.2 d Fty (4/N - t) + 3.26 d Ftu (t - 2/N)]
For 4/N < t < 0.3125":
1/2
Allowable Pullout = Py = (1/ 3.0)(.9)(π)(d)(t)(Ftu)/ (3)

NOTES:
1. Allowable material pullout as well as allowable fastener strength need to be checked.
2. For pilot hole sizes refer to tables 16 to 22.
3. Fastener pullout not shown for material thickness less than approximately (2) threads, unless tested at lesser thickness.
4. Multiple fastener connections and embrittlement need to be checked separately.

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6063-T6

Nominal D Material Thickness (Inches)

Thread
Nominal
Diameter Thread
& 0.038 0.06 0.072 0.08 0.094 0.125 0.156 0.188 0.25 0.312 0.375
Diameter
Thread
(Inch) Allowable Pullout (Pounds)
Per Inch
#8-18 0.1640 53 83 100 132 155 235 350 468 669 835 1004
#10-16 0.1900 61 96 116 153 180 239 372 509 775 968 1163
#12-14 0.2160 --- 110 132 174 204 271 374 530 833 1100 1322
1/4-14 0.2500 --- 127 152 201 236 314 433 614 964 1273 1530
5/16-12 0.3125 --- --- --- --- --- --- --- 674 1112 1550 1913
3/8-12 0.3750 --- --- --- --- --- --- --- 809 1334 1860 2296
6063-T6
For 0.038" < t < 2/N :
1/2
Fu (Tensile Ultimate Strength) 30000 psi Allowable Pullout = Py = (1/ 3.0)(K )(π)(d)(t)(Fty)/ (3)
Fy (Tensile Yield Strength) 25000 psi K = 0.560 0.038" < t < 0.080"
K = 0.665 0.080" < t < 2/N
For 2/N < t < 4/N :
Allowable Pullout = Py = (1/3.0)[1.2 d Fty (4/N - t) + 3.26 d F tu (t - 2/N)]
For 4/N < t < 0.3125":
1/2
Allowable Pullout = Py = (1/3.0)(.9)(π)(d)(t)(Ftu)/ (3)

NOTES:
1. Allowable material pullout as well as allowable fastener strength need to be checked.
2. For pilot hole sizes refer to tables 16 to 22.
3. Fastener pullout not shown for material thickness less than approximately (2) threads, unless tested at lesser thickness.
4. Multiple fastener connections and embrittlement need to be checked separately.

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6105-T5, 6005-T5

Nominal D Material Thickness (Inches)

Thread Nominal
Diameter Thread
& 0.038 0.06 0.072 0.08 0.094 0.125 0.156 0.188 0.25 0.312 0.375
Diameter
Thread (Inch) Allowable Pullout (Pounds)
Per Inch
#8-18 0.1640 74 117 140 185 217 319 457 600 848 1058 1272
#10-16 0.1900 86 135 162 214 251 334 495 661 982 1226 1473
#12-14 0.2160 --- 154 184 243 286 380 512 700 1066 1393 1675
1/4-14 0.2500 --- 178 213 281 331 440 592 810 1233 1613 1938
5/16-12 0.3125 --- --- --- --- --- --- --- 915 1443 1972 2423
3/8-12 0.3750 --- --- --- --- --- --- --- 1098 1732 2366 2908
6105-T5, 6005-T5
For 0.038" < t < 2/N :
1/2
Fu (Tensile Ultimate Strength) 38000 psi Allowable Pullout = Py = (1/3.0)(K)(π)(d)(t)(Fty)/ (3)
Fy (Tensile Yield Strength) 35000 psi K = 0.560 0.038" < t < 0.080"
K = 0.665 0.080" < t < 2/N
For 2/N < t < 4/N :
Allowable Pullout = Py = (1/3.0)[1.2 d Fty (4/N - t) + 3.26 d F tu (t - 2/N)]
For 4/N < t < 0.3125":
1/2
Allowable Pullout = Py = (1/3.0)(.9)(π)(d)(t)(Ftu)/ (3)

NOTES:
1. Allowable material pullout as well as allowable fastener strength need to be checked.
2. For pilot hole sizes refer to tables 16 to 22.
3. Fastener pullout not shown for material thickness less than approximately (2) threads, unless tested at lesser thickness.
4. Multiple fastener connections and embrittlement need to be checked separately.

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