ANSI 818.2.3.

6M-79
26 APRIL 1979

ACCEPTANCE NOTICE

This non-Government document was adopted on 26 April 1979 and is approved for use by the DoD
and Federal Agencies. Metric heavy hex bolts shall conform t o this document and Appendix III. which
establishes standard items for Government application. Appendix III, Table 4 shall be used for item selec-
tion in accordance with the part numbering system and size information contained therein. The indicated
industry group has furnished the clearances required by existing regulations. Copies of the document are
stocked by DoD Single Stock Point, Naval Publications and Forms Center, Philadelphia, PA, 19120, for
issue to DoD activities and Federal Agencies only. Contractors and industry groups must obtain copies
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SOCIETY OF AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERS
THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS

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ANSI B18.2.3.6M-79
26 APRIL 1979

ACCEPTANCE NOTICE

This non-Government document was adopted on 26 April 1979 and is approved for use by the DoD
and Federal Agencies. Metric heavy hex bolts shall conform to this document and Appendix III, which
establishes standard items for Government application. Appendix III, Table 4 shall be used for item selec-
tion in accordance with the part numbering system and size information contained therein. The indicated
industry group has furnished the clearances required by existing regulations. Copies of the document are
stocked by DoD Single Stock Point, Naval Publications and Forms Center, Philadelphia, PA, 19120, for
. issue to DoD activities and Federal Agencies only. Contractors and industry groups must obtain copies
directly from:
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers
United Engineering Center, 345 E. 47th Street
New York,NY10017or
The American National Standards Institute
1430 Broadway,NewYork, NY 10018

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Bolt,
of Title Heavy Hex - Metric

ANSI Document No.: ANSI B18.2.3.6M-1979

Date of SpecificIssue Adopted: 26 April 1979

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the industry group responsible for this standard shall inform the Military Coordinating Activity of the
proposed action an'd request their participation.
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 FOREWORD

American National Standards Committee B18 for the standardization of bolts, screws, nuts, rivets and
similar fasteners was organized in March 1922, as Sectional CommitteeB18 under the aegis of the American
Engineering Standards Committee (later the American Standards Association,thenthe United States of
American Standards Institute and, as of October 6, 1969, the American National Standards Institute, Inc.),
withtheSociety of Automotive Engineers andthe American Society of Mechanical Engineers as joint
sponsors. Subcommittee 2 was subsequently established and charged with the responsibility for technical
content of standards covering wrench head bolts and nuts.
At its meeting on December 4, 1974, Committee B18 authorized preparation of a series of standards
for metric fasteners. Subcommittee 2 was assigned responsibility for developing standards for metric hex
bolts, screws and nuts.
At a meeting on September 22, 1976, Subcommittee 2 clrganized the contents of a standard covering
eight different hex head screw and bolt products. Actual drafting was postponed until ISOITC2 could reach
final decisions relating to basic dimensions and characteristics of hex bolts, screws and nuts. At ISO/TC2
meetings held in April 1977, final actions were taken.Committee B18 affirmedtheTC2decisionsata
meeting on June 29, 1977 and drafting of this standard was started.
In February 1978, Committee B18 established a cooperative program with the Department of Defense
to draft American National Standards for metric fasteners in such a way that they could be used directly
by the Government for procurement purposes. The Department of Defense requested that each of theeight
products be covered in separate standards, and Subcommittee 2 accepted this approach a t its meeting on
June 27,1978.
This standard was approved by letter ballot of Committee B18 o n September 15, 1978, and was sub-
sequently approved by the secretariat and submitted to the American National Standards Institute for
designation as an American National Standard. This was granted onApril 26, 1979.

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STANDARDIZATION OF BOLTS, NUTS, RIVETS, SCREWS,
WASHERS AND SIMILAR FASTENERS

OFFICERS

R. P. Trowbrìdge, Chairman
J. B. Levy, Vice-chairman
H. G. Muenchìnger, vice-chairman
Richard McGinnis, Secretary

COMMITTEE PERSONNEL

AMLtRICAN CHAIN ASSOCIATION

L. E. Hampel, Moline Malleable Iron Company, St. Charles, Illinois
AMKRICAN HARDWARI: MANUb'ACTURERS ASSOCIATION
Donald Wanek, Wrought Washer Manufacturing Company, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
AMI<RICANINSTITUTE 01: INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERS
R. T. Kelly, Hitchcock Publishing Company, Wheaton, Illinois
AMERICAN SOCIKTY 01: AGRICULTURAL ENGINEISRS
E. R. Friesth, h e r e & Company, Moline, Illinois
AMERLCAN SOCII<TY01: MECHANICAL ENGINEERS, THE
A. R. Machel/, Jr.. Xerox Corporation, Kochester, New York
F. P. Tisch, Desert Hot Springs, California
R. P. Trowbridge, <;M Technical Center, Warren, Michigan
C. R. Adams, Alternate, Newport News Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Company, Newport News, Virginia
K. E. McCullough, Alternate, SPS Technologies, Jenkintown, Pennsylvania
ANTI-I'RICTION BEARING MANUI'ACTURERS ASSOCIATION
W. J. Derner, ];MC Corporation, Indianapolis, Indiana
BNGINI: MANUI'ACTURERS ASSOCIATION
K. F. Naylor, Cunmins Engine Company, Columbus, Indiana
I:ARM & INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT INSTITUTE
E. R. Friesth, Deere & Company, Moline, Illinois
HAND TOOLS INSTITUTE
C.B. Ingersoll, J . H. Williams Company, Buffalo, New York
INDUSTRIAL I'ASTIINERS INSTITUTE
R. B. Belford, Industrial 1:asteners Institute, Cleveland, Ohio
A. R. Breed, The Lamson & Sessions Company, Cleveland, Ohio
D. A. Garrison, Russell, Burdsall & Ward, Inc. Rock Falls, Illinois
R. W. Groover, Bethlehem Steel Company, Lebanon, Pennsylvania
E. J. Heldman, Holo-Krome Company, West Hartford, Connecticut
Jack Shugart, Rockford Products Corporation, Rockford,Illinois
D. P. Wagner, Illinois Tool Works, Inc., Elgin, Illinois
D. D. Wheeler, Armco Steel Corporation, Kansas City, Missouri
N. W. Bellas, Alternate, Illinois Tool Works, Inc., Elgin, Illinois
R. M. Harris, Alternate, Bethlehem Steel Corporation, Lebanon, Pennsylvania
F. R. Ling, Alternate, Russell, Burdsdll &Ward, Inc., hientor, Ohio
METAL CUTTING TOOL INSTITUTE
D. J. €manuell;, Greenfield Tap & Die, Greenfield, Massachusetts

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 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL MANU1:ACTURERS ASSOTlATIQN
J. B. Levy, General Electric Company, Schenectady, New Vork
F.F. Weingruber, Westinghouse Electric Corporatian,Plttstrgh, Pennsylvania
f . K. Kitzantides, Alternate, National Electrical fdanufactllrms Association, Washington. D.C.
NATIONAL ELEVATOR INDUSTRY. INC. '
R. J. Cummings, Otis Elevator Company, Mahwah.New Jersey
SOCIETY 01; AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERS
H.
W. Ellison, GM Corporation. Warren, Michigan . .

S. E. Mallen, 1;ord Motor Company, Dearborn, Michigan.

R. S. Piorrowski, Mack Trucks. Inc.. Allentown,Rennsylvmia .

C. F. Schaening, GM lngineering Standards Sebion. Warre.n:Michi&n

R. R. Sjoberg, International Harvester Company, Hinudale.liUnois
D. W. Vial, Chrysler Corporation, Detroit. Michigan
SOCKET SCKI'W PRODUCTS BUREAU
E. R. Carter, Jr., The Allen Manufacturing Company, I;Iar;tTurB.Cunnecticut
Jack Trilling, Great Lakes Screw, Chicago, Illinois . -

TEL1;PHONIC CROUP
R. A. Agnew, Western Electric Company, Chicago, IHinois
R. Morse, Bell Laboratories. Columbus, Ohio
H. Haefeli, Alternate, Bell Laboratories. Colurn.bus,.Ottio
TUBULAR RIVET & MACHINE INSTITUTE
J. G. Zeratsky, National Rivet & Manufacturing Cbmpany,Waupun. Wisconsin
U.S.
DI:PARTMl<NT 01: THE AIR I:ORCI< .- .
To be appointed
US. D1:PARTMENT 01; THE A R M Y
M. E. Taylor, US. Army Armament R & D Command. Dover. New Jerscy
Allen Herskovitz, Alternate, U.S. Army Armament R E'D.Coernand.Dover, New Jersey
U.S. DI'PARTMENT 01"DI:I.'ENSI<
€ / i Schwartz, Defense Industrial Supply Center, Philadelphia,-Pennsylvania
Lewis fieninck, Alternate, Defense Industrial Supply Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
U.S. DlPARTMENT OI.'TH1 NAVY
J.R. Ruff, Department of the Navy, Washington, Dic. . .
M. S. Orysh, Alternate, Department of the Navy. TihiIade!phia-, Pennsylvania
U.S. MACHINE CAP WOOD & TAPPING SCWW BUREAUS '

S. C. Adamek, Pheoll Manul'xturing Company, Chicago, Illinois

R. -M.Byrne, U.S. Screw Service Bureau, New York. New York
T. J. Ferry, 1i.W. 1:erry Screw Products Company.;fnc.;CLeveland. Ohio
Casey Gordon, Parker-Kalon, Campbe~hille,Kentucky '

H. G. Muenchinger, Continental Screw Company,.New43edford,Massachusetts

K. D. Ringland, Parker-Kalon, USM Corporation. CampbeUsville, Kenlucky
R. H. Seymour, Reed & Prince Manufacturing Company, Worcester, Massachusetts
Louis Zanin, Elco Industries, Inc., Rockford, lllinois
Pauf Foytho, Alternate, Harvey Hubbel, Inc., Brid~eport,Connecticut
INDIVIDUAL COMPANIES
D. N. Badgley, Clark Equipment Company, BattleCrwk, Michkan
R. W. sertoia, The Ohio N u t &Washer Company. Mingo Junction, Ohio
E. D. Cowlin, Canton, Ohio
J. E. Eaton, Jr., IBM Corporaticn, Boulder, Colorado -
J. F. Tornow, Microdot Inc., Troy, Michigan

INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS
C. O. Franklin, Valley Bolt Company, Marion, lowit
F. E. Graves, ¡:airfield, Connecticut

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SQUARE AND HEX BOLTS AND NUTS

R. R. Sjoberg, Chairman, International Harvester Company, Hinsdale, Illinois

R. B. Belford, Secretary, Industrial Fasteners Instifute, Cleveland, Ohio
S. C. Adamek, Pheoll Manufacturing Company, Chicago, Illinois ,
D. N. Badgley, Clark Equipment Company, Battle Creek, Michigan
A. G. Baustert, Federal Screw Works, Detroit, Michigan
R R. Breed, The Lamson & Sessions Company, Cleveland, Ohio
R. M. Byme, U.S. Screw Service Bureau, New York, New York
Art Clever, Deere & Company, Mohne, Illinois
W. J. Derner, PMC Corporation, Indianapolis, Indiana
D. A. Garrison, Russell, Burdsall & Ward, Inc., Rock t:alls, Illinois
F. f. Graues, I:airfield, Connecticut
R. M. Harris, Bethlehem Steel Corporation, Lebanon, Pennsylvania
J. B. Levy, General Electric Company, Schenectady, New York
D. T. Lipari, Bell Telephone Laboratories, Inc., Columbus, Ohio
A. R. Machel/, Jr., Xerox Corporation, Rochester, New York
K. f. McCullough, SPS Technologies, Jenkintown, Pennsylvania
J. C. McMurray, Russell, Burdsall& Ward Inc., Mentor, Ohio
H. G. Muenchinger, Continental Screw Company, New Bedford, Massachusetts
J. f . Nagy, I:ord Motor Company, Dearborn, Michigan
1. M. Park, The SteeI Company of Canada, Ltd., Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
C. F. Schaening, General Motors Corporation, Warren, Michigan
Lou Strang, Caterpillar Tractor Company, East Peoria, Illinois
M. f. Taylor, U.S. Army Armament R & D Command, Dover, New Jersey
R. P. Trowbridge, General Motors Corporation, Warren, Michigan
P. A. Vacca, Defense !ndustrial Supply Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
F. F. Weingruber, Westinghouse Electric Corporation, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
D. D. Wheeler, Armco Steel Corporation, Kansas City, Missouri
Tony Nebesney, Alternate, FMC Corporation, Indianapolis, Indiana
L. Pieninck, Alternate, Defense Industrial Supply Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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 CONTENTS

Page
GeneralData ................................................................ 1

Tables
1. Dimensions of Heavy Hex Bolts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . .. . . . . . .. . . .. . . , . . . . . .. . . . . 4
2. Dimensions of Reduced Body Diameter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . 5
3. LengthTolerances. . . . . . , . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . 5
4. Metric Heavy Hex Bolts - Standard Sizes For Government Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Appendixes
Appendix 1 Bolt Straightness Referee Gage and Gaging Procedure. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .. 6
I1 Recommended Clearance Holes For Bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
III Government Standard Items and Part Numbering System . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

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AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD

METRIC HEAVY HEX BOLTS

GENERAL DATA 4. Availability. Heavy hex bolts in sizesM12 thru

M24 are standard only in lengths longer than 150 mm
or IOD, whichever is shorter. When shorter lengths of
1. Scope these sizes are ordered, heavy hex screws in confor-
mance with ANSI B18.2.3.3M are normally supplied.
1.1 This standard covers the complete general and Heavy hex bolts in sizes M30 and M36 are standard
dimensional data for metric heavy hex bolts recog- in all lengths, however, at manufacturer’s option,
nized as “American National Standard.” heavy hex screws maybe substituted for any diameter-
1.2 The inclusion of dimensional data in this standard length combination.
is not intended to imply that all of the sizes in con- 5. Surface Condition. Bolts need not be finished on
junction with the various options described herein are any surface except the threads.
stock production items. Consumers are requested to
consult with manufacturers concerning lists of stock 6. Top of Head. The top of head shall be full form
production heavy hex bolts. and chamfered or rounded. The diameter of the
chamfer circle or the start of rounding shall be equal
1.3 Heavy hex bolts purchased for Government use to the maximum width across flats within a tolerance
shall conform to this standard, and additionally to of minus 15 percent.
the requirements of Appendix III.
7. HeadHeight. The head height is the distance, as
2. Comparison With IS0 Standards measured parallel to the axis of the bolf, from the top
of the head to the under head bearing surface.
2.1 IS0 has not yet initiated development of an IS0
standard for heavy hex bolts. However, nominal 8. WrenchingHeight. The wrenching height is the
diameters and thread pitches, body diameters, widths distance, measured at a corner of the hex, from the
across flats, head heights, thread lengths, thread plane of the bearing surface to the last plane of full
dimensions and nominal lengths are in accord with .formed hex, i.e., the plane closest to the top of head
IS0 standards for related hex screws and bolts. at which the widthacross corners of the hex is within
its specified limits.
2.2 Letter symbols designatingdimensional charac-
teristics are in accord with those usedin IS0 stan- 9. Corner Fill. The rounding due to lack of fd at the
dards, except capitals have been used for data six comers of the head shall be reasonably uniform.
processing convenience instead of lower case letters
used in IS0 standards.
IO. True Position of Head. The axis of the hex head
shall be located at true position with respect to the
3. Dimensions axis of the bolt (determined over a distance under the
head equal to one bolt diameter) within a tolerance
3.1 All dimensions in this standard are in millimeters, zone of diameter equal to 6 percent of the specified
unless stated otherwise. maximum width across flats.
3.2 Symbols specifying geometric characteristics are 11. BearingSurface. The bearing surface shallbe
in accord with American National Standard, Dimen- reasonably flat. However, a die seam across the bear-
sioning and Tolerancing, ANSI Y14.5-1973. ing face shall be permissible. Bearing surface shall be

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perpendicular to the axis of the body within a toler- 17. ThreadLength

ance of 3 deg for sizes M24 and smaller, and 2 deg for 17.1 The length of thread on bolts shallbe con-
sizes larger than M24. Angularity measurement shall trolled by the grip gaging length Lg max as set forth
be taken at a location to avoid interference from a die in 17.2 thru 17.4.
seam.
17.2 Grip Gaging Length, Lg max, is the distance
measured parallel to the axis of bolt, from the under-
12. Body Diameter side of the head to the face of a noncounterbored or
noncountersunk standard GO thread ring gage
12.1 Bolts shall be furnished with full diameter body
assembled by hand as far as the thread will permit.
within the limits specified in Table 1 , or shallbe
The maximum gripgaging length, as calculated and
threaded to the head unless the purchaser specifies
rounded to one decimal place, foranybolt length
bolts with “reduced diameter body” (12.3).
shall be equal to the nominal bolt length, L, minus
12.2 There may be a reasonable swell, fin, or die the basic thread length, B,as specified in Table 1 ,
seam on the body adjacent to the underside of head (Lg max = L - B). It represents the minimum design
notto exceed the nominal bolt diameter by the grip length of the boltand shall be used the
as criterion
following: for inspection and for determining thread availability
when selecting bolt lengths even though usable threads
0.75 mm for M12 and M14
may extend beyond this point.
1.25 mm for M16
1.SO mm for M20 thru M30 All bolts of nominal lengths equal to or shorter
2.30 mm for M36 than the sum of the basic thread length, B, plus a
length of 2%thread pitches for sizes up to and includ-
ing M24, and B plus 3%thread pitches for sizes larger
12.3 Bolts may be obtained with “reduced diameter
than M24 shall be threaded full length. Forbolts
body” if so specified, however, bolts with nominal
which are threaded full length, the distance from the
lengths shorter than 4D are not recommended. Where
bearing surface of the head to the face of a non-
“reduced diameter body” is specified, the body
counterbored or noncountersunk standard GO
diameter shall be within the limifs specified in Table
thread ring gage assembled by hand as far as the
2. A shoulder under the head may be supplied at op-
thread will permit, shall not exceed the equivalent of
tion of the manufacturer. When a shoulder is supplied,
2%thread pitches for sizes up to and including M24,
its diameter and length shall be as specified in Table
and 3%thread pitches for sizes largerthan M24.
2.
17.3 Basic Thread Length B, as specified in Table 1,
13. Fillet. The fdlet at junction of head and shank
is a reference dimension, intended for calculation pur-
shall be a smooth concave curve within an envelope
poses only, and is the distance, measured parallel to
of R minimum and a radius tangent to the shank and
the axis of the bolt, from the extreme end of the bolt
to the underside of the head at a point equal to one-
to the last complete (full form) thread.
half of Da maximum from the axis of the bolt.
17.4 Incomplete Thread Diameter. The major diam-
14. Length. The length of the bolt shall be measured
parallel to the axis of the bolt from the underside of eter of incomplete thread shall not exceed the actual
head to the extreme end of the shank. Tolerances for major diameter of the full form thread.
bolt lengths are given in Table 3. 18. Thread Series. Threads shall be metric coarse
15. Point. Bolts need not be pointed. thread series conforming to dimensions for general
purpose external threads given in ANSI B1.13, unless
16. Straightness. Shanks of bolts shall be straight otherwise specified by the purchaser. The class 6g tol-
within a maximum camber of 0.006 mm/mm of bolt erance shall apply to plainfinish (unplated or un-
length for bolts having nominal lengths of 300 mm or coated) bolts, and to plated or coated bolts before
shorter; and within 0.008 mm/mm of bolt length for plating or coating. For bolts with additive finish, the
bolts having nominal lengths over 300 mm to 600 6g diameters may be exceeded by the amount of the
mm. The referee gage and gaging procedure for check- allowance, i.e., the basic diameters shall apply to bolts
ing bolt straightness is given in Appendix I. after plating or coating.
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19. Material and Mechanical Properties. Unless other- 25. ClearanceHoles. The recommended sizes of
wise specified, steel bolts shall conform to therequire- clearance holes in material €obe assembled usingheavy
ments specified in SAE J1199 or ASTM F568. Bolts hex bolts are thenormal series given in Appendix II.
of other materials such as stainless steel, brass, bronze
and aluminum alloys shall have properties as agreed 26. Designation
. upon by the manufacturer andthe purchaser. 26.1 Heavy hex bolts shall be designated by the fol-
lowing data, preferably in the sequence shown:
20. Finish. Unless otherwise specified, screws and
product name, nominal diameter and threadpitch,
bolts shall be supplied with a natural (as processed) nominal length, steel property class or material iden-
finish, unplated or uncoated.
tification, and protective coating, if required.
22. Identification Symbols. Steel bolts shall be Note
marked with the property class symbol and with the
manufacturer’s identification symbol. Minimum It is common practice in IS0 standards
height of property class symbols shall be 3.2 mm for to omit thread pitchfrom the productsize
M12 and M14 bolts, and 4.0 mm for M16 and larger designation when screw threads are the
bolts. Markingsshallbe located on the top ofthe metric coarse thread series,e.g.,M20 is
head and may be raised or recessed unless otherwise M20 x 2.5.
ordered by the purchaser. When raised, markings shall Examples:
project not less than 0.1 mm for M12 and M14 bolts, Heavy hex bolt, M20 x 2.5 x 160, class 4.6, zinc
and 0.3 mm for M16 and larger bolts above the sur- plated.
face of thehead, and total head height (head plus
Heavy hex bolt,M36 x 4 x 80, silicon bronze
markings) shall not exceed the specified maximum
head height plus 0.3 mm for M12 and M14 bolts, and 26.2 The Government part numbering system for
0.4 mm for M16 and larger bolts. metric heavy hex bolts is given in Appendix III.

22. Options. Options, where specified, shall be at the 27. ReferencedStandards

discretion of the manufacturerunless otherwise agreed Copies of referenced ASTM standards may be ob-
upon by the manufacturer and the purchaser. tained from the American Society for Testing and
Materials, 1916 Race Street, Philadelphia, Pennsyl-
23. Terminology. For defrnitions of terms relating to vania 19103.
fastener or component features thereof used in this
standard, refer to American National Standard, Glos- Copies of referenced SAE standards may be ob-
sary of Terms for Mechanical Fasteners, ANSI B18.12. tained from the Society of Automotive Engineers,
h . , 400 Commonwealth Drive,Warrendale, Penn-
24. Workmanship. Bolts shall not contain an excess sylvania 15096.
of surface imperfections which might affect their Copies of referenced IS0 standards may be ob-
serviceability, such as burrs, seams, laps, loose scale tained from the American National Standards Insti-
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TO APPEAR ON TOP OF HEAD
SEE NOTE 21

Table 1 Dimensions of Heavy Hex Bolts

D DS S E K 6 Da R B (Refl

Fillet Thread Length (Basic)

Nominal Width Width Wrench- Radius
Body Head Transi-
Bolt Across Across ing of Bolt
Diameter Height tion Bolt Bolt
Size & Flats Corners Height Fillet Lengths
Dia Lengths Lengths
Thread > 125 end
6 125 >200
Pitch Max Min Max Min Max Min Max Min Min Max Min Q 200
Ml2 x 1.75 12.70 11.30 21.00 20.16 24.25 22.78 7.95 7.24 5.2 13.7 0.6 30 36 49

M14x2
M16x2 14.70
16.70 13.30
15.30 24.00
27.00 23.16
26.16 27.71
31.18 26.17
29.56 9.25
10.75 8.51
9.68 6.2
7.0 15.7
17.7 0.6
0.6 34
38 40
44 53
57 3
52
M20 x 2.5 20.84 19.16 34.00 33.00 39.26 37.29 13.40 12.12 8.8 22.4 0.8 46 52 65 y
M24x3 24.84 23.16 41.00 40.00 47.34 45.20 15.90 14.56 10.5 26.4 0.8 54 60 73 g
PA30 x 3.5 30.84 29.16 50.00 49.00 57.74 55.37 19.75 17.92 13.1 33.4 1.0 66 72 85 'w
M36x4 37.00 35.00 60.00 58.80 69.28 66.44 23.55 21.72 15.8 39.4 1.0 78 84 97 2

See Notes 12 8.9 7 8 13 17.3 2

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AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD

METRIC HEAVY HEX BOLTS ANSI B18.2.3.6M-1979

Table 2 Dimensions of Reduced Body Diameter

Nominal Ds Dsi Lsh

Bolt Dia
Shoulder Body Shoulder
and .
Diameter Diameter Length
Thread
Pitch Max Min Max Min Max Min
M12x 1.75 12.70 11.30 10.95 10.68 7.0 6.0
M14 x 2 14.70 12.77 13.30 12.50 8.0 7.0
M16 x 2 16.70 15.30 14.77 14.50 9.0 8.0
M20 x 2.5 20.84 19.16 18.49 11.0 18.16 10.0
M24 x 3 24.84 22.1 3 23.16 13.0 21.80 12.0

Note: Shoulder is optional.

Table 3 LengthTolerances

Nominal
I Nominal Bolt Diameter
Length
to 50 mm
over 50 to 80 mm
over 80 to 120 mm 1.8 3.0 4.0
over 120 to 180 mm 2.0 4.5 3.5
over 180 to 240 mm 4.0 4.0 . 6.0
over 240 mm 5.0 5.0 6.0

All tolerances are plus and minus

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BOLT STRAIGHTNESS
REFEREE GAGE AND GAGING PROCEDURE

The conformance of bolts to shank straightness or the rails equal to this distance by obtaining common
camber limitations set forth in the respective product readings on both micrometer heads. The adjustable
standards shall bechecked by using the gage illustrated rail shall then b e locked in place by tightening secur-
below in accordance with the following procedure: ing screws.
Allowable total camber on the product to be in- The product shall then be inserted between rails,
spected shall be calculated by multiplying the specified excluding fromthe gage any permissible length of
permissible camber per mm of length by the product swell or fillet under the head. The products shall be
length expressedas a one place decimal. The total rotatedby hand through full 360 deg. Any inter-
camber thus derived shall be added to the specified ference occurring between the product and the gage
maximum body diameter exclusive of allowance for which is sufficient to prevent rotation shall indicate
swell or fin under head and the adjustable rail of gage excessive camber.
shall be adjusted to provide a parallel space between

TYPICAL STRAIGHTNESS GAGE

7ADJUSTABLE REVERSE
READING
MICROMETER HEADS
\ RAIL
\
\ ,
r SECURING
SCREWS
7\

2 TIMES BASIC BOLT

DIAMETER

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APPENDIX II
RECOMMENDED CLEARANCE HOLES FOR BOLTS

Dh t-+--I-

Clearance Holes for Bolts

Dh-Clearance Hole Diameter, Basic

Nom Bolt
Normal
Dia and . - Close Loose
Clearance
Thread Pitch Clearance Clearance
(Preferrd,
M12 x 1.75 13.0 14.5 13.5
M14 x 2 15.5 15.0 16.5
M16 x 2 17.5 17.0 18.5
M20 x 2.5 21 .o 22.0 24.0
M24 x 3 25.0 26.0 28.0
M30 x 3.5 31 .O 33.0 35.0
M36 x 4 37.0 42.0 39.0

Notes:
1. Normal Clearance.Normalclearance hole sizes are 3. Loose Clearance. Loose clearance hole sizes should be
preferred for generalpurposeapplications,andshouldbe specified only for applications where maximum adjustment
specified unless special design considerationsdictate the need capability between components being assembled i s necessary.
for either a close or loose clearance hole.
4. RecommendedTolarances.Theclearance hole diame-
2. CloseClearance.Closeclearance hole sizes shouldbe tersgiven in thetableare minimum sizes. Recommended
specified only where conditions such as critical alignment of tolerances are plus 0.3 mm for bolt diameters M12 thru
assembled parts, wall thickness or other limitations necessitate M16;and plus 0.4 mm for boltdizmeters M20 thru M36.
use of a minimal hole. When close clearance holes arespecified,
special provision (e.g., countersinking) must be provideda t the
bolt entry side t c permit proper seating of the bolt head.

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Government Standard I t e m s and Part bJumbermg

Note a. Document Identifier - ANSI Standard Number

. TheGovernmentencourages the general less decimal points
use of this'appendix to achieve maximum b. 'Material and Finish
parts standardization.
c. Nominal Diameter
This appendix establishes the standard items for d. Nominal Length
Governmentapplicationselectedfrom the possible
variations of items within the scope of the stan'dard e. Special Features
and. provides a part numbering system for identifica- Note
- tion and applicationin engineering documents.
The Part Numbering System may also be
The following variationsarestandard: .
used for .non-standard diameter and length
a.Diameter/ThreadPitchandLengthCombina- combinations.
tions-as specified in Table 4. b
b. Material-Steel, Property Class 10.9.
Quality AburanCe Provisions: Quality assurance
c. Finish-Cadmium platingor zinc platingas coded
provisions shall be in accordance with FF-S-85 Screw,
in Part Numbering System.
Cap, Slotted and Hexagon Head.
d. Special Featwes-drilled head or self-locking,as
specified. -Packaging: Packaging shall be inaccordancewith
The part number shall consist of the following ele- ' PPP-H-1581, Hardware (Fasteners and Related Items),
ment
codes in the order shown: Packaging
and
Packing for Shipment
and
Storage of.

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NOTE: THE GOVERNMENT ENCOURAGES THE GENERAL USE OF THIS SYSTEM TO ACHIEVE MAXIMUM PARTS
STANDARDIZATION.

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B 1 8 2 3 6 A 1 6 1 8 0 N

mm mm

MATERIAL AND FINISH CODE SPECIAL FEATURE CODE

A - Steel w/Cadmium Plating per QQ-P-416, Type II, Class N - NONE

3 (0.005 mm Plating Thickness), Property Class 10.9.
D- Drilled Head*
B - Steel w/Zinc Plating per QQ-f-325, Type II, Class 3
L - Self-Locking*
(0.005 mm Plating Thickness), Property Class 10.9.
C - Drilled Head and Self-Lockinf 1.
I

EXAMPLE: BlB236A16180N indicates a bolt, heavy hex-metric, made of cadmium plated steel, property class 10.9,16 mm in
diameter, 180 mm in length, with no special feature.

l Details will be provided when wallable.

 TaMe 4 Metric Heavy Hex Bolts-Standard Sizes For Government Use

Nominal Diameter and Thread Pitch

Nominal
Length M2x1.75
M14x2 M16x2 M20x2.5 I M24x3 M30x3.5 I M36x4
20
25
30
35
40
45 FOR SELECTION WITHIN THIS
50 AREA, USE ANSI 818.2.3.3M, METRIC
55 HEAVY HEX HEADSCREW SELECTION
60 CRITERIA, APPENDIX III, TABLE 8.
65
70
75 1
80 36080
90
100
110
120
130
140
150 '141501
160 201
16160 60 24160
180
200 STANDARD DIAMETER AND
220 LENGTH COMBINATION
240
260
2430020300
300
163001430012300 36300
30300

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