Asme-B18.9 (2007)

ASME B18.
9-2007
[Revision of ASME B18.9-1996 (R2003)]
Plow Bolts
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ASME B18.9-2007
[Revision of ASME B18.9-1996 (R2003)]
Plow Bolts
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A N A M E R I C A N N AT I O N A L S TA N D A R D
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Date of Issuance: June 29, 2007
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CONTENTS
Foreword . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv
Committee Roster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi
Correspondence With the B18 Committee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
2 General Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Tables
1 Dimensions of No. 3 Head Plow Bolts (Round, Countersunk, Square Neck) . . . . . . . . 3
2 Dimensions of No. 7 Head Plow Bolts (Round, Countersunk, Reverse Key) . . . . . . . . 4
3 Dimensions of No. 4 Repair Head Plow Bolts (Square Head, Countersunk) . . . . . . . . . 5
4 Dimensions of No. 6 Repair Head Plow Bolts
(Round, Countersunk, Heavy Key) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
5 Minimum Thread Lengths of Plow Bolts (2D + 0.25) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
6 Tolerance on Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
7 Plus Tolerance on Thread Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Nonmandatory Appendix
A Dimensions of Obsolete Plow Bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
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FOREWORD
ASME Standards Committee B18 for the Standardization of Bolts, Nuts, Rivets, Screws, Washers,
and Similar Fasteners (formerly American National Standards Committee B18) was organized
in March 1992 as Sectional Committee B18 under the aegis of the American Engineering Standards
Committee (later the American Standards Association, the United States of America Standards
Institute, and, as of October 6, 1969, the American National Standards Institute, Inc.) with the
Society of Automotive Engineers and The American Society of Mechanical Engineers as joint
sponsors. Subcommittees 2, 5, and 6 (later designated as Subcommittee 9) were subsequently
established and charged with the responsibilities for the technical content of standards for external
drive bolts and nuts, round unslotted head bolts, and plow bolts, respectively.
The National Association of Farm Equipment Manufacturers had previously appointed a com-
mittee to standardize plow bolts. This committee was at work simplifying the list of types then
in use. Its first recommendation reduced the total number to seven types representing 182 varieties.
These were the No. 1 Key Head; No. 2 Round Countersunk; No. 3 Round Head, Square Neck;
No. 4 Square Head; No. 5 Large Round Countersunk; No. 6 Round Head, Heavy Key; and No. 7
Round Head, Reverse Key. Later, at a general conference called by the Division of Simplified
Practice, U.S. Department of Commerce, the NAFEM Committee recommended four types of
plow bolts representing 42 varieties. These were the Nos. 3, 4, 6, and 7 types. Following the
Washington conference in February 1924, the NAFEM appointed one of its members to represent
it on Subcommittee 6. The recommendations of the NAFEM Committee were carefully reviewed
by Subcommittee 6, and Standard B18f-1928 was prepared and subsequently issued.
Many of the nonstandard types and variations of standard types continued to be used, one
bolt manufacturer alone reporting production of 17 basic types with 54 variations in the head
proportions of the No. 3 type, exclusive of diameter and length.
In 1945, the Department of Commerce Simplified Practice Committee found that the Nos. 1,
2, 3, 4, and 7 bolts were the most widely used, while the No. 6 bolt had little use. No dimensional
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standards existed for the Nos. 1 and 2. These findings were substantiated by a comprehensive
survey conducted by the American Institute of Bolt, Nut, and Rivet Manufacturers, who also
found a limited requirement for the No. 8 head.
In June 1947, Subcommittee 6 was reorganized to study the problem and revise the Plow Bolt
Standard. Sentiment in the industry demanded simplification, so the subcommittee revised the
dimensions of the No. 3 Round Head, Square Neck bolt and recommended its adoption as the
standard Regular Head Plow Bolt for new designs in place of the Nos. 4, 6, and 7 Regular Head
Bolts. They concluded that the No. 1 Protruding Key Head and the No. 8 Concave Head were
special with each company, particularly the latter, where the head tops have the contours required
by special usage. Use of the No. 1 was not considered necessary, as standard keys are available,
and the No. 2 Countersunk Head was not included since it is available as a machine bolt.
The standard was considered in the light of expanding use of medium carbon and alloy steels
and in railroad equipment, deep soil plows, cleaning machinery, tractors, corn cutters, manure
spreaders, hay rakes, and implements of widely varied types.
In the fall of 1947, a letter and ballot were sent out to all known manufacturers and users of
plow bolts to obtain comments on the proposed dimensions of the No. 3 head and a proposal
to make it the sole standard for new designs. The comments received from over 80% of the
circulation indicated favor of the proposals. The greatest demand of the dissenters was for
inclusion of the No. 7 head. As a result, the committee further revised the No. 3 and revised and
restored the No. 7 head. It was decided to place the No. 4 regular head in an appendix, since
the Nos. 3 and 7 head could be used in most cases. The same action was taken for the No. 6
regular head. The intent was to emphasize the use of Nos. 3 and 7 regular heads for new designs.
The Nos. 3, 4, 6, and 7 repair heads were brought up to date and retained in the standard.
Maximum and minimum limits were set for the square depth of the No. 3, and the "wash out"
of the corners and bottoms of squares and keys were controlled by established radii. Without
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changing feed, head angles, or head heights and without changing head proportions, the relation-
ship of the feed to the minimum head diameter was so set up that some feed was always available
for grinding when the head diameter was at the minimum. The maximum head diameter was
adjusted so that trimming the head would be optional if the feed was at the maximum and
trimming was not specifically required.
Elimination of the 9⁄16 in. size was considered, but it was decided to include it with the comment,
“This size is not recommended.”
Existing American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) plus and minus tolerances on hot rolled bar
required the addition of a plus tolerance to the nominal bolt diameter in setting the maximum
body diameter for the 9⁄16 in. and larger sizes.
Thread lengths were limited by a maximum as well as a minimum. Due to wear, plow bolts
function partly in shear, and it was necessary to limit the number of threads in bearing.
The specification of one key width on all sizes of the No. 7 bead is indefensible from the
standpoint of both usage and manufacture. To rectify this would cause tremendous confusion,
since new bolts might not fit in the old holes and vice versa. If the corrected head was given a
new head number, this would also be confusing, since it would be hard to distinguish from the
No. 7 head now in production and use. As a result, no solution was found practicable at this time.
A revised draft was submitted to industry for review, and every known manufacturer of plow
bolts was invited to attend a meeting of the subcommittee in September 1948. Various objections
were again reviewed, and this proposal containing some refinements was unanimously approved
by the subcommittee and submitted for ballot in June 1949. Following approval of the sectional
committee and sponsor organizations, this proposal was presented to the American Standards
Association for approval and designation as an American Standard. This was granted on March
22, 1950.
A revision of the American Standard Plow Bolts, B18.9-1950, submitted by the sponsors of
project B18, was approved by the American Standards Association on February 12, 1958.
Subcommittee 9 was merged into Subcommittee 5 in 1977, and Subcommittee 5 was merged into
Subcommittee 2 in December 1986. Committee B18 agreed the designations of the Subcommittee 2,
5, and 9 documents should not be changed, since such changes would adversely affect current
references to these Standards.
A proposed update revision of this Standard was circulated for letter ballot of Subcommittee
2 and Committee B18 on October 19, 1995. Following approval by Subcommittee 2 and Committee
B18, this revision was approved by the secretariat and submitted to the American National
Standards Institute for approval as an American National Standard. This was granted on May
7, 1996.
ASME B18.9-2007 was approved as an American National Standard on March 7, 2007.
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ASME B18 COMMITTEE
Standardization of Bolts, Nuts, Rivets, Screws,
Washers, and Similar Fasteners
(The following is the roster of the Committee at the time of approval of this Standard.)
STANDARDS COMMITTEE OFFICERS

D. A. Clever, Chair
R. D. Strong, Vice Chair
S. W. Vass, Vice Chair
R. L. Crane, Secretary
STANDARDS COMMITTEE PERSONNEL

V. Cartina, Aztech Locknut J. F. Koehl, Corresponding Member, Spirol International Corp.
D. A. Clever, Deere & Co. W. H. Kopke, ITW Shakeproof Assembly Components
A. P. Cockman, Ford Motor Co. J. G. Langenstein, Member Emeritus, Consultant
R. L. Crane, The American Society of Mechanical Engineers W. J. Lutkus, Heli-Coil Emhart
A. C. DiCola, Wrought Washer Co. D. A. McCrindle, Canadian Fasteners Institute
B. A. Dusina, Federal Screw Works M. D. Prasad, Corresponding Member, General Motors Corp.
J. S. Foote, Corresponding Member, Trade Association W. L. Sakowski, Account Managers, LLC
Management, Inc. S. Savoji, ITW Medalist
D. S. George, Ford Motor Co. W. R. Schevey, Corresponding Member, BGM Fastener Co., Inc.
J. Greenslade, Corresponding Member, Greenslade and Co. W. R. Stevens, Ramco
J. J. Grey, Corresponding Member, Fastener Consulting Services, R. D. Strong, General Motors Corp.
Inc. S. W. Vass, Consultant
B. Hasiuk, Corresponding Member, Defense Industrial Supply C. B. Wackrow, MNP Corp.
Center Philadelphia W. K. Wilcox, Consultant
A. Herskovitz, Consultant C. B. Williamson, Fastenal Co.
J. Hubbard, Corresponding Member, Rockford Fastener, Inc. C. J. Wilson, Industrial Fasteners Institute
J. Jennings, Corresponding Member, Naval Surface Warfare Center R. B. Wright, Corresponding Member, Wright Tool Co.
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M. Keller, Corresponding Member, Paracad Technology Co. J. G. Zeratsky, National Rivet and Manufacturing Co.
SUBCOMMITTEE 2 — EXTERNALLY DRIVEN FASTENERS

S. W. Vass, Chair, Consultant J. Hubbard, Rockford Fastener, Inc.
C. B. Williamson, Vice Chair, Fastenal Co. J. Jennings, Corresponding Member, Naval Surface Warfare Center
R. L. Crane, Secretary, The American Society of Mechanical M. Keller, Paracad Technology Co.
Engineers W. H. King, Porteous Fastener Co.
D. A. Clever, Deere & Co. D. McCrindle, Canadian Fasteners Institute
A. P. Cockman, Ford Motor Co. R. B. Meade, R. Bruce Meade & Associates, LLC
P. J. DeChant, Barnes Distribution S. Savoji, ITW Medalist
C. A. Dugal, TSP G. M. Simpson, Semblex Corp.
B. A. Dusina, Federal Screw Works Q. M. Smith III, Dana Corp.
J. S. Foote, Trade Association Management, Inc. W. R. Stevens, Ramco
D. S. George, Ford Motor Co. R. D. Strong, General Motors Corp.
J. Greenslade, Greenslade & Co. C. B. Wackrow, MNP Corp.
A. Herskovitz, Consultant W. K. Wilcox, Consultant
M. W. Holubecki, Electric Boat Corp. C. J. Wilson, Industrial Fasteners Institute
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ASME B18.9-2007
PLOW BOLTS
1 INTRODUCTION ASME Y14.5M, Dimensioning and Tolerancing

1.1 Scope Publisher: The American Society of Mechanical Engi-
neers (ASME), Three Park Avenue, New York, NY
1.1.1 This Standard covers general and dimen- 10016-5990; Order Department: 22 Law Drive, P.O. Box
sional data for inch series plow bolts recognized as 2300, Fairfield, NJ 07007-2300
“American National Standard.”
ASTM A307, Carbon Steel Bolts and Studs, 60,000 psi
1.1.2 The inclusion of dimensional data in this
Tensile Strength
Standard is not intended to imply that all of the products
ASTM F468, Nonferrous Bolts, Hex Cap Screws, and
described are stock production items. Consumers should
Studs for General Use
consult with suppliers concerning the availability of
ASTM F593, Stainless Steel Bolts, Hex Cap Screws
products.
and Studs
1.2 Head Types ASTM F788/F788M, Surface Discontinuities of Bolts,
Screws, and Studs — Inch and Metric Series
1.2.1 This Standard recommends No. 3 head
(round countersunk head square neck) plow bolts in Publisher: ASTM International (ASTM), 100 Barr Harbor
Table 1 and No. 7 head (round countersunk reverse key Drive, P.O. Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA
head) plow bolts in Table 2 for new designs. It includes 19428-2959
No. 3 repair head (round countersunk head square neck) SAE J429, Mechanical and Material Requirements of
plow bolts in Table 1, No. 4 repair head (square count- Externally Threaded Fasteners
ersunk head) plow bolts in Table 3, No. 6 repair head
Publisher: Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), 400
(round countersunk heavy key head) plow bolts in
Commonwealth Drive, Warrendale, PA 15096-0001
Table 4, and No. 7 repair head (round countersunk
reverse key head) plow bolts in Table 2 for service
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1.4 Terminology
purposes.
For definitions of terms relating to fasteners or compo-
1.2.2 Nonmandatory Appendix A provides dimen-
nent features thereof used in this Standard, refer to
sions of No. 4 regular head (square countersunk head)
ASME B18.12.
plow bolts in Table A-1, and No. 6 regular head (round
countersunk heavy key head) plow bolts in Table A-2
1.5 Dimensions
as supplementary information, but not as part of this
Standard. All dimensions in this Standard are given in inches
and apply before any coating, unless otherwise spec-
1.3 Referenced Standards ified.
The following is a list of publications referenced in Dimensioning and tolerancing in this Standard are in
this Standard. Unless otherwise specified, the referenced accordance with ASME Y14.5M, except where dimen-
standard shall be the most recent issue at the time of sions less than 1 in. carry a zero to the left of the decimal.
order placement.
1.6 Part Identifying Number (PIN) Code System
ASME B1.1, Unified Inch Screw Threads (UN and UNR
Thread Form) For a recommended part identification numbering
ASME B1.3M, Screw Thread Gaging Systems for Dimen- (PIN) system, see ASME B18.24.
sional Acceptability — Inch and Metric Screw Threads
(UN, UNR, UNJ, M, and MJ)
ASME B18.12, Glossary of Terms for Mechanical Fas- 2 GENERAL DATA
teners 2.1 Body Diameter
ASME B18.18.1M, Inspection and Quality Assurance for
General Purpose Fasteners 2.1.1 Bolt body diameters shall not exceed the
ASME B18.24, Part Identifying Number (PIN) Code Sys- maximum specified in the dimensions of Tables 1
tem Standard for B18 Fastener Products through 4.
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ASME B18.9-2007
2.1.2 Unless otherwise specified in the order by 2.6 Material and Mechanical Properties
the purchaser, bolts which are not threaded full length
shall be furnished with full diameter body within the 2.6.1 Steel. Unless otherwise specified, chemical
limits specified in the dimensions tables. and mechanical properties of steel bolts shall conform
On bolts which are threaded full length, the diameter to Grade A of ASTM A307 or Grade 1, Grade 5, or Grade
of the unthreaded length under the head or neck shall 8 of SAE J429.
not be less than the minimum pitch diameter of the Cold-headed steel bolts of nonheat-treated grades
thread. shall be stress relieved.
2.1.3 Bolts may be obtained with reduced diameter 2.6.2 Other Materials. Nonferrous materials are
body. Where “reduced diameter body” is specified, the covered in ASTM F468. Corrosion-resistant steels are
body diameter shall be neither less than the minimum covered in ASTM F593.
pitch diameter of the thread nor greater than the mini-
mum major diameter of the thread. 2.7 Identification Symbols
2.7.1 Grade Symbols. Each of the products included

2.2 Length
in this Standard shall be marked in accordance with
2.2.1 The length of a plow bolt is the overall dis- the requirements of the applicable specification for its
tance from the end of the bolt to the top of the head. material and mechanical properties.
The recommended lengths of plow bolts are given in
2.7.2 Source Symbols. Each of the products
Table 5. included in this Standard shall be marked to identify
its source (manufacturer or private label distributor) in
2.2.2 Tolerances on length of bolts are specified
accordance with the requirements of the applicable spec-
in Table 6.
ification for its material and mechanical properties.
2.3 Threads
2.8 Workmanship
2.3.1 Thread Series and Class. Threads shall be Bolts shall be free from surface imperfections, such
Unified Coarse (UNC or UNRC Series), Class 2A, in as burrs, seams, laps, loose scale, and other surface irreg-
accordance with ASME B1.1. Unplated threads will be ularities which could affect their serviceability.
accepted using the high and low limits of the applicable When control of surface discontinuities is required,
2A thread gage. Coated or plated threads will be accept- the purchaser shall specify conformance to ASTM
able using the 3A high limit (GO) and 2A low limit (NO F788/F788M.
GO) gages for the applicable thread size.
2.3.2 Thread Gaging. Unless otherwise specified, 2.9 Finish

dimensional acceptability of screw threads shall be Unless otherwise specified, plow bolts shall be fur-
determined based on System 21 of ASME B1.3M. nished with a natural (as processed) finish, unplated or
uncoated.
2.4 Thread Length
The thread length is measured from the end of the 2.10 Inspection and Quality Assurance
bolt to the last complete (full form) thread. The mini- Unless otherwise specified, acceptability of bolts shall
mum thread lengths are specified in Table 5. Tolerances be determined according to ASME B18.18.1M, with
on thread length are specified in Table 7. inspection Level B for thread acceptability.
2.5 Points 2.11 Designation

Plow bolts are not ordinarily pointed. If pointed, the Plow bolts shall be designated by the product name,
point shall be chamfered or rounded at the manufactur- including regular or repair head, and standard, the nom-
er’s option from approximately 0.016 in. below the minor inal size (diameter and length in fractional or decimal
diameter of the thread. The first full-formed thread at inches), the grade or material, and any required protec-
major diameter shall be no greater than two times the tive coating.
thread pitch from the end of the bolt, as determined by
the distance the point enters into a cylindrical NOT GO EXAMPLE: No. 3 repair head plow bolt ASME B18.9 – .500 ⴛ
major diameter ring gage (see para. 3.1 in ASME B1.2). 1.50 – SAE J429 Grade 5 – Plated ASTM F1941 Fe/Zn 5C
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ASME B18.9-2007
Table 1 Dimensions of No. 3 Head Plow Bolts (Round, Countersunk, Square Neck)
S (max.)
S (min.) (if F nears 0)
S (min.) (if F > 0 and with
A = ABS
min. A 45° max.
A, R
with flat) D B
max. E (see para. 2.1)
A, 82°
F (max.)
min. 80°
sharp
Thd. length
A, ABS min. (see para. 2.4)
with flat 82° S A
80° L (see para. 2.2)
Diameter of Depth of
Maximum
Full-Size Body, Square and Width of
Maximum Radius on
E Diameter of Head, A Head, S Square, B
Nominal or Basic Feed Corners of
Bolt Diameter, D Min. ABS Min. Thickness, Min. Square, R
[Note (1)] Max. Min. Max. Sharp With Flat F Max. Min. Max. (Basic) [Note (2)]
Regular Head
5
⁄16 0.3125 0.312 0.299 0.605 0.578 0.563 0.025 0.269 0.243 0.325 0.313 0.031
3
⁄8 0.3750 0.375 0.360 0.708 0.671 0.656 0.031 0.312 0.281 0.387 0.375 0.047
7
⁄16 0.4375 0.438 0.421 0.826 0.781 0.766 0.036 0.364 0.328 0.450 0.438 0.047
1
⁄2 0.5000 0.500 0.483 0.945 0.890 0.875 0.042 0.417 0.375 0.515 0.500 0.047
9
⁄16 0.5625 0.592 0.544 1.045 1.000 0.969 0.045 0.461 0.416 0.578 0.563 0.078
[Note (3)] [Note (3)]
5
⁄8 0.6250 0.657 0.606 1.147 1.094 1.063 0.050 0.506 0.456 0.640 0.625 0.078
3
⁄4 0.7500 0.782 0.729 1.303 1.250 1.219 0.050 0.541 0.491 0.765 0.750 0.078
7
⁄8 0.8750 0.938 0.853 1.512 1.469 1.406 0.063 0.626 0.563 0.906 0.875 0.094
1 1.0000 1.062 0.976 1.700 1.656 1.594 0.063 0.690 0.627 1.031 1.000 0.094
Repair Head [Note (4)]

5
⁄16 0.3125 0.312 0.299 0.556 0.531 0.516 0.020 0.232 0.212 0.325 0.313 0.031
3
⁄8 0.3750 0.375 0.360 0.659 0.624 0.609 0.025 0.272 0.247 0.387 0.375 0.047
7
⁄16 0.4375 0.438 0.421 0.779 0.734 0.719 0.030 0.324 0.294 0.450 0.438 0.047
1
⁄2 0.5000 0.500 0.483 0.898 0.843 1.828 0.035 0.375 0.340 0.515 0.500 0.047
9
⁄16 0.5625 0.592 0.544 1.002 0.953 0.922 0.040 0.423 0.383 0.578 0.563 0.078
5
⁄8 0.6250 0.657 0.606 1.096 1.047 1.016 0.040 0.458 0.418 0.640 0.625 0.078
3
⁄4 0.7500 0.782 0.729 1.252 1.203 1.172 0.040 0.493 0.453 0.765 0.750 0.078
7
⁄8 0.8750 0.938 0.853 1.465 1.422 1.359 0.050 0.573 0.523 0.906 0.875 0.094
1 1.0000 1.062 0.976 1.653 1.609 1.547 0.050 0.637 0.587 1.031 1.000 0.094
GENERAL NOTE: For additional requirements, refer to section 2.

NOTES:
(1) Where specifying the nominal size in decimals, zeros preceding the decimal and in the fourth decimal place shall be omitted.
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(2) If the method of manufacture permits, it is recommended that the same radius be maintained on each of all four corners of the
square.
(3) This size is not recommended.
(4) The letter “R” shall be shown on top of the repair head to distinguish it from the regular head bolt.
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ASME B18.9-2007
Table 2 Dimensions of No. 7 Head Plow Bolts (Round, Countersunk, Reverse Key)
S (max.) Slight fillet permissible
S (min.) (if F nears 0)
S (min.) (if F > 0 and with
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R 0.031 Ref.
A = ABS min. A with flat)
A, G
max. L (see para. 2.2) 3° Ref.
S A
A, min. R 0.031
D
sharp E (see para. 2.1)
F (max.)
62°
60°
A, ABS min. 62° Thd. length

with flat 60° (see para. 2.4)
G Slight fillet
permissible
0.151
0.136
Diameter of Maximum
Full-Size Body, E Diameter of Head, A Head Height, S Key Length, G
Nominal or Basic Feed
Bolt Diameter, D Min. ABS Min. Thickness,
[Note (1)] Max. Min. Max. Sharp With Flat F Max. Min. Min. Max.
Regular Head
5
⁄16 0.3125 0.312 0.299 0.592 0.578 0.563 0.025 0.233 0.208 0.185 0.200
3
⁄8 0.3750 0.375 0.360 0.661 0.640 0.625 0.031 0.239 0.208 0.187 0.202
7
⁄16 0.4375 0.438 0.421 0.776 0.749 0.734 0.036 0.282 0.246 0.227 0.242
1
⁄2 0.5000 0.500 0.483 0.892 0.859 0.844 0.042 0.328 0.286 0.267 0.282
9
⁄16 0.5625 0.592 0.544 1.021 0.984 0.969 0.045 0.383 0.388 0.321 0.336
[Note (2)] [Note (2)]
5
⁄8 0.6250 0.657 0.606 1.121 1.078 1.063 0.050 0.414 0.364 0.348 0.363
3
⁄4 0.7500 0.782 0.729 1.277 1.234 1.219 0.050 0.440 0.390 0.375 0.390
Repair Head [Note (3)]

5
⁄16 0.3125 0.312 0.299 0.554 0.546 0.531 0.020 0.201 0.181 0.158 0.173
3
⁄8 0.3750 0.375 0.360 0.623 0.609 0.594 0.025 0.207 0.182 0.158 0.173
7
⁄16 0.4375 0.438 0.421 0.738 0.718 0.703 0.030 0.250 0.220 0.199 0.214
1
⁄2 0.5000 0.500 0.483 0.853 0.828 0.813 0.035 0.295 0.260 0.239 0.254
9
⁄16 0.5625 0.592 0.544 0.984 0.953 0.938 0.040 0.352 0.312 0.293 0.308
[Note (2)] [Note (2)]
5
⁄8 0.6250 0.657 0.606 1.077 1.046 1.031 0.040 0.378 0.338 0.321 0.336
3
⁄4 0.7500 0.782 0.729 1.234 1.203 1.188 0.040 0.404 0.364 0.347 0.362
GENERAL NOTE: For additional requirements, refer to section 2.

NOTES:
(1) Where specifying the nominal size in decimals, zeros preceding the decimal and in the fourth decimal place shall be omitted.
(2) This size is not recommended.
(3) The letter “R” shall be shown on top of the repair head to distinguish it from the regular head bolt.
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ASME B18.9-2007
Table 3 Dimensions of No. 4 Repair Head Plow Bolts

(Square Head, Countersunk)
F
D
E (see para. 2.1)
82°
A
80°
Thd. length
(see para. 2.4)
A
L (see para. 2.2)
Diameter of Maximum
Nominal or Basic Full-Size Body, E Width of Head, A Feed
Bolt Diameter, D Thickness,
[Note (1)] Max. Min. Min. (Basic) Min. Max. F
5 33
⁄16 0.3125 0.312 0.299 ⁄64 0.516 0.531 0.020
3 41
⁄8 0.3750 0.375 0.360 ⁄64 0.641 0.656 0.025
7 45
⁄16 0.4375 0.438 0.421 ⁄64 0.703 0.718 0.030
1 49
⁄2 0.5000 0.500 0.438 ⁄64 0.766 0.781 0.035
9 57
⁄16 0.5625 0.592 0.544 ⁄64 0.891 0.922 0.040
5 61
⁄8 0.6250 0.657 0.606 ⁄64 0.953 0.984 0.040
3
⁄4 0.7500 0.782 0.729 15⁄64 1.078 1.109 0.040
7
⁄8 0.8750 0.938 0.853 117⁄64 1.266 1.297 0.040
1 1.0000 1.062 0.976 129⁄64 1.453 1.484 0.040
GENERAL NOTES:
(a) For additional requirements, refer to section 2.
(b) The letter “R” shall be shown on top of the repair head to distinguish it from the regular head
bolt.
NOTE:
(1) Where specifying the nominal size in decimals, zeros preceding the decimal and in the fourth deci-
mal place shall be omitted.
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ASME B18.9-2007
Table 4 Dimensions of No. 6 Repair Head Plow Bolts

(Round, Countersunk, Heavy Key)
L (see para. 2.2)
H
A
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F
R 0.031 min.
D
E (see para. 2.1)
42°
40°
Thread
length
(see para. 2.4)
J
0.100 max.
Nominal or Diameter of Maximum

Full-Size Body,
Basic Bolt Feed Maximum Maximum
Diameter, D E Diameter of Head, A
Thickness, Height of Key
[Note (1)] Max. Min. Min. (Basic) Max. F Head, H Width, J
3
⁄8 0.3750 0.375 0.360 0.708 0.723 0.025 0.286 0.156
7
⁄16 0.4375 0.438 0.421 0.770 0.785 0.030 0.339 0.172
1
⁄2 0.5000 0.500 0.483 0.836 0.851 0.035 0.402 0.188
GENERAL NOTES:
(a) For additional requirements, refer to section 2.
(b) The letter “R” shall be shown on top of the repair head to distinguish it from the regular head
bolt.
NOTE:
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ASME B18.9-2007
Table 5 Minimum Thread Lengths of Plow Bolts (2D + 0.25)

Nominal Bolt Diameter, D
9
Recommended ⁄16
5 3 7 1 5 3 7
Bolt Length, L ⁄16 ⁄8 ⁄16 ⁄2 0.5625 ⁄8 ⁄4 ⁄8 1
[Note (1)] 0.3125 0.375 0.4375 0.500 [Note (2)] 0.625 0.750 0.875 1.000
3
⁄4 0.75 T to H T to H T to H T to H T to H T to H T to H T to H T to H
1 1.00 T to H T to H T to H T to H T to H T to H T to H T to H T to H
11⁄4 1.25 0.875 T to H T to H T to H T to H T to H T to H T to H T to H
11⁄2 1.50 0.875 1.000 T to H T to H T to H T to H T to H T to H T to H
13⁄4 1.75 0.875 1.000 1.125 1.250 T to H T to H T to H T to H T to H
2 2.00 0.875 1.000 1.125 1.250 1.375 T to H T to H T to H T to H

21⁄4 2.25 0.875 1.000 1.125 1.250 1.375 1.500 T to H T to H T to H
21⁄2 2.50 0.875 1.000 1.125 1.250 1.375 1.500 1.750 T to H T to H
23⁄4 2.75 0.875 1.000 1.125 1.250 1.375 1.500 1.750 2.000 T to H
3 3.00 0.875 1.000 1.125 1.250 1.375 1.500 1.750 2.000 2.250
31⁄4 3.25 0.875 1.000 1.125 1.250 1.375 1.500 1.750 2.000 2.250
31⁄2 3.50 0.875 1.000 1.125 1.250 1.375 1.500 1.750 2.000 2.250
33⁄4 3.75 0.875 1.000 1.125 1.250 1.375 1.500 1.750 2.000 2.250
4 4.00 0.875 1.000 1.125 1.250 1.375 1.500 1.750 2.000 2.250
41⁄4 4.25 0.875 1.000 1.125 1.250 1.375 1.500 1.750 2,000 2.250
41⁄2 4.50 0.875 1.000 1.125 1.250 1.375 1.500 1.750 2.000 2.250
43⁄4 4.75 0.875 1.000 1.125 1.250 1.375 1.500 1.750 2.000 2.250
5 5.00 0.875 1.000 1.125 1.250 1.375 1.500 1.750 2.000 2.250
51⁄4 5.25 0.875 1.000 1.125 1.250 1.375 1.500 1.750 2.000 2.250
51⁄2 5.50 0.875 1.000 1.125 1.250 1.375 1.500 1.750 2.000 2.250
53⁄4 5.75 0.875 1.000 1.125 1.250 1.375 1.500 1.750 2.000 2.250
6 6.00 0.875 1.000 1.125 1.250 1.375 1.500 1.750 2.000 2.250
GENERAL NOTE: T to H: threaded to head or square within 21⁄2 full threads.

NOTES:
(1) Short lengths shown above the solid stepped line are not recommended.
(2) This size is not recommended for regular head bolts.
Table 6 Tolerance on Length

Nominal Diam. Nominal Diam. Nominal Diam.
1
⁄4 Through 3⁄8 7
⁄16 and 1⁄2 9
⁄16 Through 1
0.250 Through 0.375 0.4375 and 0.500 0.5625 Through 1.000
±0.03 ±0.06 ±0.12
Table 7 Plus Tolerance on Thread Length

Tolerance
Nominal Diameter, D Plus
5
⁄16 0.3125 0.139
3
⁄8 0.3750 0.156
7
⁄16 0.4375 0.179
1
⁄2 0.5000 0.192
9
⁄16 0.5625 0.208
5
⁄8 0.6250 0.227
3
⁄4 0.7500 0.250
7
⁄8 0.8750 0.278
1 1.0000 0.312
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ASME B18.9-2007
NONMANDATORY APPENDIX A
DIMENSIONS OF OBSOLETE PLOW BOLTS
Nonmandatory Appendix A shows the dimensions in Table A-1 for No. 4 and Table A-2 for No. 6 regular head
plow bolts as supplementary information and not as part of this Standard. For new designs, it is recommended
that preference be given to Table 1, No. 3 or Table 2, No. 7 head plow bolts.
Table A-1 Dimensions of No. 4 Regular Head Plow Bolts

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(Square Head, Countersunk)
F
D
E (see para. 2.1)
82°
A
80°
Thd. length
(see para. 2.4)
A
L (see para. 2.2)
Diameter of Maximum
Full-Size Body, E Width of Head, A
Nominal or Basic Feed
Bolt Diameter, D Min. Thickness,
[Note (1)] Max. Min. (Basic) Min. Max. F
5 9
⁄16 0.3125 0.312 0.299 ⁄16 0.563 0.578 0.025
3
⁄8 0.3750 0.375 0.360 11⁄16 0.688 0.703 0.031
7 3
⁄16 0.4375 0.438 0.421 ⁄4 0.750 0.765 0.036
1 13
⁄2 0.5000 0.500 0.438 ⁄16 0.813 0.828 0.042
9 15
⁄16 0.5625 0.592 0.544 ⁄16 0.969 0.969 0.045
5
⁄8 0.6250 0.657 0.606 1 1.000 1.031 0.050
3
⁄4 0.7500 0.782 0.729 11⁄18 1.125 1.156 0.050
7
⁄8 0.8750 0.938 0.853 15⁄16 1.313 1.344 0.050
1 1.0000 1.062 0.976 11⁄2 1.500 1.531 0.050
GENERAL NOTE: See section 2.

NOTE:
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ASME B18.9-2007
Table A-2 Dimensions of No. 6 Regular Head Plow Bolts

(Round, Countersunk, Heavy Key)
L (see para. 2.2)
H
F A
R 0.031 min.
D
E (see para. 2.1)
42°
40°
Thread
length
(see para. 2.4)
J
0.100 max.
Nominal or Basic Diameter of Maximum Maximum

Full-Size Body, E Diameter of Head, A
Bolt Diameter, D Height of Key
[Note (1)] Max. Min. Min. (Basic) Max. Head, H Width, J
3
⁄8 0.3750 0.375 0.360 0.725 0.740 0.310 0.156
7
⁄16 0.4375 0.438 0.421 0.796 0.811 0.367 0.172
1
⁄2 0.5000 0.500 0.483 0.867 0.882 0.430 0.188
GENERAL NOTE: See section 2.

NOTE:
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B18 AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS FOR BOLTS, NUTS, RIVETS, SCREWS,
WASHERS, AND SIMILAR FASTENERS
Small Solid Rivets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B18.1.1-1972 (R2001)

Large Rivets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B18.1.2-1972 (R2001)
Metric Small Solid Rivets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B18.1.3M-1983 (R2001)
Square and Hex Bolts and Screws (Inch Series) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B18.2.1-1996
Square and Hex Nuts (Inch Series) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B18.2.2-1987 (R1999)
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Metric Hex Cap Screws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B18.2.3.1M-1999

Metric Formed Hex Screws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B18.2.3.2M-2005
Metric Heavy Hex Screws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B18.2.3.3M-1979 (R2001)
Metric Hex Flange Screws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B18.2.3.4M-2001
Metric Hex Bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B18.2.3.5M-1979 (R2001)
Metric Heavy Hex Bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B18.2.3.6M-1979 (R2001)
Metric Heavy Hex Structural Bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B18.2.3.7M-1979 (R2001)
Metric Hex Lag Screws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B18.2.3.8M-1981 (R1999)
Metric Heavy Hex Flange Screws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B18.2.3.9M-2001
Square Head Bolts (Metric Series) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B18.2.3.10M-1996 (R2003)
Metric Hex Nuts, Style 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B18.2.4.1M-2002
Metric Hex Nuts, Style 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B18.2.4.2M-2005
Metric Slotted Hex Nuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B18.2.4.3M-1979 (R2001)
Metric Hex Flange Nuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B18.2.4.4M-1982 (R1999)
Metric Hex Jam Nuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B18.2.4.5M-1979 (R2003)
Metric Heavy Hex Nuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B18.2.4.6M-1979 (R2003)
Fasteners for Use in Structural Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B18.2.6-2006
Metric 12-Spline Flange Screws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B18.2.7.1M-2002
Clearance Holes for Bolt, Screws, and Studs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B18.2.8-1999
Socket Cap, Shoulder, and Set Screws, Hex and Spline Keys (Inch Series) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B18.3-2003
Socket Head Cap Screws (Metric Series) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B18.3.1M-1986 (R2002)
Metric Series Hexagon Keys and Bits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B18.3.2M-1979 (R2003)
Hexagon Socket Head Shoulder Screws (Metric Series) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B18.3.3M-1986 (R2002)
Hexagon Socket Button Head Cap Screws (Metric Series) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B18.3.4M-1986 (R2002)
Hexagon Socket Flat Countersunk Head Cap Screws (Metric Series) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B18.3.5M-1986 (R2002)
Metric Series Socket Set Screws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B18.3.6M-1986 (R2002)
Round Head Bolts (Inch Series) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B18.5-1990 (R2003)
Metric Round Head Short Square Neck Bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B18.5.2.1M-2006
Metric Round Head Square Neck Bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B18.5.2.2M-1982 (R2000)
Round Head Square Neck Bolts With Large Head (Metric Series) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B18.5.2.3M-1990 (R2003)
Wood Screws (Inch Series) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B18.6.1-1981 (R2003)
Slotted Head Cap Screws, Square Head Set Screws, and Slotted Headless Set Screws (Inch Series) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B18.6.2-1998
Machine Screws and Machine Screw Nuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B18.6.3-2003
Thread Forming and Thread Cutting Tapping Screws and Metallic Drive Screws (Inch Series). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B18.6.4-1998
Metric Thread-Forming and Thread-Cutting Tapping Screws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B18.6.5M-2000
Metric Machine Screws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B18.6.7M-1999
General Purpose Semi-Tubular Rivets, Full Tubular Rivets, Split Rivets, and End Caps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B18.7-2007
Metric General Purpose Semi-Tubular Rivets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B18.7.1M-2007
Clevis Pins and Cotter Pins (Inch Series) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B18.8.1-1994 (R2000)
Taper Pins, Dowel Pins, Straight Pins, Grooved Pins, and Spring Pins (Inch Series) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B18.8.2-2000
Spring Pins: Coiled Type, Spring Pins: Slotted, Machine Dowel Pins: Hardened Ground,
and Grooved Pins (Metric Series) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B18.8.100M-2000
Cotter Pins, Headless Clevis Pins, and Headed Clevis Pins (Metric Series). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B18.8.200M-2000
Plow Bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B18.9-2007
Track Bolts and Nuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B18.10-1982 (R2000)
Miniature Screws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B18.11-1961 (R2000)
Glossary of Terms for Mechanical Fasteners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B18.12-2001
Screw and Washer Assemblies — Sems (Inch Series). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B18.13-1996 (R2003)
Screw and Washer Assemblies: Sems (Metric Series) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B18.13.1M-1998 (R2003)
Forged Eyebolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B18.15-1985 (R2003)
Metric Lifting Eyes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B18.15M-1998 (R2004)

Prevailing-Torque Type Steel Metric Hex Nuts and Hex Flange Nuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B18.16M-2004
Inspection and Quality Assurance for General Purpose Fasteners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B18.18.1-2006
Inspection and Quality Assurance for High-Volume Machine Assembly Fasteners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B18.18.2M-1987 (R1999)
Inspection and Quality Assurance for Special Purpose Fasteners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B18.18.3M-1987 (R1999)
Inspection and Quality Assurance for Fasteners for Highly Specialized Engineered Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B18.18.4M-1987 (R1999)
Inspection and Quality Assurance Plan Requiring In-Process Inspection and Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B18.18.5M-1998 (R2003)
Quality Assurance Plan for Fasteners Produced in a Third Party Accreditation System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B18.18.6M-1998 (R2003)
Quality Assurance Plan for Fasteners Produced in a Customer Approved Control Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B18.18.7M-1998 (R2003)
Lock Washers (Inch Series) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B18.21.1-1999
Lock Washers (Metric Series) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B18.21.2M-1999
Metric Plain Washers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B18.22M-1981 (R2000)
Plain Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B18.22.1-1965 (R2003)
Part Identifying Number (PIN) Code System for B18 Fastener Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B18.24-2004
Square and Rectangular Keys and Keyways. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B18.25.1M-1996 (R2003)
Woodruff Keys and Keyways . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B18.25.2M-1996 (R2003)
Square and Rectangular Keys and Keyways: Width Tolerances and
Deviations Greater Than Basic Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B18.25.3M-1998 (R2003)
Tapered and Reduced Cross Section Retaining Rings (Inch Series) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B18.27-1998
Helical Coil Screw Thread Inserts — Free Running and Screw Locking (Inch Series). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B18.29.1-1993 (R2002)
Helical Coil Screw Thread Inserts: Free Running and Screw Locking (Metric Series) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B18.29.2M-2005
Open-End Blind Rivets With Break Mandrels (Metric Series) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B18.30.1M-2000
Metric Continuous and Double-Ended Studs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B18.31.1M-2005
The ASME Publications Catalog shows a complete list of all the Standards published by the Society. For a complimentary catalog, or the latest
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STANDARDS COMMITTEE OFFICERS

STANDARDS COMMITTEE PERSONNEL

SUBCOMMITTEE 2 — EXTERNALLY DRIVEN FASTENERS

1 INTRODUCTION ASME Y14.5M, Dimensioning and Tolerancing

2.7.1 Grade Symbols. Each of the products included

2.3.2 Thread Gaging. Unless otherwise specified, 2.9 Finish

2.5 Points 2.11 Designation

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Repair Head [Note (4)]

GENERAL NOTE: For additional requirements, refer to section 2.

A, ABS min. 62° Thd. length

Repair Head [Note (3)]

GENERAL NOTE: For additional requirements, refer to section 2.

Table 3 Dimensions of No. 4 Repair Head Plow Bolts

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Table 4 Dimensions of No. 6 Repair Head Plow Bolts

Nominal or Diameter of Maximum

Table 5 Minimum Thread Lengths of Plow Bolts (2D + 0.25)

2 2.00 0.875 1.000 1.125 1.250 1.375 T to H T to H T to H T to H

GENERAL NOTE: T to H: threaded to head or square within 21⁄2 full threads.

Table 6 Tolerance on Length

Table 7 Plus Tolerance on Thread Length

Table A-1 Dimensions of No. 4 Regular Head Plow Bolts

(Square Head, Countersunk)

GENERAL NOTE: See section 2.

Table A-2 Dimensions of No. 6 Regular Head Plow Bolts

Nominal or Basic Diameter of Maximum Maximum

GENERAL NOTE: See section 2.

Small Solid Rivets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B18.1.1-1972 (R2001)

Metric Hex Cap Screws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B18.2.3.1M-1999

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