In anticipation of API 20E Third Edition’s publication, U.S. Bolt has transitioned processes and procedures to incorporate those requirements new and unique to the Third Edition. Our proprietary manufacturing control processes had always been designed to yield Bolting of the highest integrity, and many of our procedures were already in compliance with these new, more rigid, requirements. We’re pleased to confirm that we are now offering 20E Bolting manufactured and certified to be in full compliance with the Third Edition.
API 20E and API 20F bolting ensures that the supplied product meets, or exceeds the highest levels of quality for safety related applications. Through rigidly controlled processes for raw material production and procurement, heat treatment requirements, mechanical testing, metallurgical evaluation and physical dimension inspection and verification, assures proper performance in critical service applications, such as in deep water Oil & Gas Drilling & Production Equipment.
U.S. Bolt is proud to hold the very first API 20E and API 20F licenses.
U.S. Bolt API 20E / API 20F Manufacturing Capability Highlights:
This standard specifies the requirements for the qualification, production and documentation of alloy and carbon steel bolting used in the petroleum and natural gas industries.
API Spec 20E Third Edition, Published March 7, 2024
Effective Date: March 7, 2025
The companion specification covering corrosion resistant Bolting.
API standard establishes three Bolting Specification Levels (BSL-1, BSL-2 and BSL-3). These BSL’s define ascending levels of technical, quality and qualification requirements. Increasing levels of severity reflect increased consequence of Bolting failure.
API 20E and 20F compliant bolting is now mandatory for many products being manufactured to API Specifications. These products include:
