- EN / Grade
- A-286
- Other designations / UNS
- 1.4980 / AISI 660
UNS S66286 - Family
- Age-hardenable iron based
What requirement does A-286 address?
A-286 is considered where load and temperature occur together. Its iron-based composition should not be classified as nickel based solely from a trade name. For hot fasteners, creep and service duration enter material selection alongside short-term tensile strength.
Solution treatment and ageing
Solution-treated material awaiting ageing is different from aged delivery. Machining sequence and final mechanical acceptance are defined accordingly. Specifications such as AMS 5731 and AMS 5732 include treatment condition in their identity; similar chemistry alone is insufficient.
Ordering for hot fasteners
Send the product specification, delivery condition, testing and traceability requirements with diameter and length. Raw-bar supply and conformity of a finished fastener are separate scopes. A temperature value alone is also insufficient: loading and intended service duration complete the assessment.
Typical application areas
High-temperature fasteners, turbine and engine auxiliary components.
Product and cutting options
Share the section and dimensions you require for this grade. Availability is assessed for each request; the catalogue does not represent live stock.
What to specify in your enquiry
- Grade designation and applicable material standard
- Section, finished dimensions and machining allowance
- Quantity, delivery condition and certificate requirements
Frequently asked questions
Can I request A-286 in cut lengths?+
Share your required section, dimensions and quantity. Our team will assess suitable supply and cutting options for the specific grade.
Are the listed grade designations interchangeable?+
Designation systems can overlap, but they do not make every specification identical. Use the exact standard and certificate requirements defined by your project.