Helen Frankenthaler Foundation

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API 20E Bolting

API 20E Certification

Fastenal is one of a select group of manufacturers licensed to manufacture oil and gas bolting products.

Our in-house capabilities include:

  • Bottom-Ingot 4140 & 4340 Raw Material Stock
  • Hot Upset Forging up to 4.5"
  • Cut & Roll Thread Forming up to 6"
  • AMS 2750 Vacuum Heat Treat
  • AMS 2750 Quench & Temper Heat Treat
  • API Q1 & ISO 9001 QMS
  • ISO 17025:2005 Testing Labs
  • NDE: Mag Particle, Liquid Penetrant, UT, PMI, & XRF
View our current API 20E Monogram Licenses.

to view our API 20E License

to view our Johor, Malaysia License.

Scope of Fastenal's API 20E-0020 License

Fastenal is committed to providing our customers with quality products backed by customer service that's second to none. Each of our locations serves as an efficient single-source for a vast range of fastening and machined part needs. With years of experience manufacturing parts for the Petro-Chemical industry whether it's offshore, refinery, or component needs.

Bolting Specification Level

  • BSL-1
  • BSL-2
  • BSL-3

ASTM Grades

  • A193 Gr B7 & B7M
  • A320 Gr L7 & L7M
  • A320 Gr L43
  • A194 Gr 2H & 7M
  • A540 Gr B22 & B23

Types

  • Hot Formed Bolts
  • Hot Formed Nuts
  • Stud Bolts
  • Machined Bolts & Nuts

These specialized fasteners are marked with the API Monogram and meet industry-written standards and globally-accepted management system specifications._This bolting is intended to be used in Surface & Subsea Equipment and API specifications such as_:

  • Wellheads
  • Valves
  • Blow Out Preventers
  • Trees
  • Risers
  • Manifolds
  • Other HPHT Equipment
  • API 6A
  • API 6D
  • API 6DSS
  • API 16A
  • API 16C
  • API 17D

For more information on our API 20E capabilities, please contact admin@frankenthalerfoundation.org

Associations:

Fastenal is proudly involved with the associations listed below. Click on the logos to visit the websites of each trusted organization.

Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement:

To learn more about federal regulatory involvement with faulty connector bolting in safety critical equipment visit

  • QC-Fit Reports
  • Finding & Recommendations
  • BSEE Safety Alerts
  • API & BSEE Correspondence
  • API 20E & 20F Implications
  • Interagency Bolt Action Team
  • National Academy of Science Bolt Project

What Does API 20E Mean To The Oil & Gas Industry

TO API

  • The Monogram Mark is a protected trademark.
  • Legally enforceable program requirements through contract agreements with the Licensees.
  • The mark can only be applied to new, conforming product, manufactured by the Licensed organization at the Licensed facility.
  • Industry initiative that supports its commitment to improve safety and reliability of oil and gas industry equipment and operations.

To Manufacturers

  • A way to be recognized by API and industry for product quality.
  • Recognition of their capability to manufacture products that meet API specifications.
  • A means to physically mark and identify conforming products.

To Equipment Purchasers and End-Users

  • Verification that the products meet the requirements of the API specifications and standards.
  • Manufacturers have implemented a management system that provides assurances that processes have been implemented to provide consistent, conforming products.
  • Manufacturers have implemented processes and controls to identify and address customer requirements, customer complaints and product issues.
  • A method to trace products back to the original manufacturer, design, and performance requirements.
  • A means to report industry product and process issues and nonconformities.
  • Visible identification in the field that a product was manufactured to conform to an API product specification or standard.

Source: Energy API (www.api.org)