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ASME B18.10-2006
[Revision of ANSI/ASME B18.10-1982 (R2005)]
A N A M E R I C A N N AT I O N A L STA N DA R D
Track Bolts
and Nuts
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[Revision of ANSI/ASME B18.10-1982 (R2005)]
ASME B18.10-2006
Three Park Avenue • New York, NY 10016

Track Bolts
AN AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD

and Nuts
Date of Issuance: August 14, 2006
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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 Oval Neck Track Bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2 Elliptic Neck Track Bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
3 Track Bolt Nuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
4 Track Bolt Inspection Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
5 Track Nut Inspection Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Nonmandatory Appendices
A Oval Neck Track Bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
B Elliptic Neck Track Bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
C Track Bolt Nuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
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FOREWORD
Sectional Committee B18 on Dimensional Standardization of Bolts, Nuts, Rivets, Screws, and
Similar Fasteners was organized in March 1922, under the procedure of the American Standards
Association with the Society of Automotive Engineers and The American Society of Mechanical
Engineers as joint sponsors.
Following the organization of the Sectional Committee, subcommittees were appointed to
facilitate development of standards for the several types of bolts and nuts within the scope of
its activity. Subcommittee No. 4 on Track Bolts and Nuts was organized in March 1923. With the
cooperation of the Rail Committee of the American Railway Engineering Association, Engineering
Division of the American Railway Association, a study was made first of the various types of
track bolts in use in the United States. In March 1924, two series of proposed standard dimensions
for track bolt heads were developed conforming to that practice. This activity finally resulted in
the approval and issuance of an American Standard known as B18d in November 1930.
Following its reorganization, the Sectional Committee in February 1947 decided that a further
study should be made of the existing standards. Some types and sizes were no longer required
nor specified by users. Furthermore, manufacturers presented data on the multiplicity of designs
and dimensional features of nuts and bolts which complicated stock sizes, dies, and tools.
Therefore, a new subcommittee was formed in May 1947. It was agreed that a comprehensive
series of tests would be beneficial, particularly in determining dimensional features of track nuts
as compared to the strength and design of the track bolt. Plans for the tests were developed in
detail and conducted at one of the Republic Steel Corporation’s plants in Cleveland, Ohio during
1947 and 1948. These tests were mostly of the static tension type and involved hundreds of
specimens and literally thousands of measurements.
Analysis of these tests indicated the desirability of making a series of torque tests which would
be more in the nature of actual usage of track bolts and nuts in service.
Testing equipment was assembled and the actual work was conducted at the Roanoke, Virginia
Shops of the Norfolk & Western Railway during 1949, using special equipment devised for the
purpose. The resulting data have served as a guide in arriving at the revised standards presented
in the table.
Practical features were also taken into consideration in connection with some of the dimensions,
both of track bolts and track bolt nuts, to provide for usage in the field. All of the sizes in use
for specific applications have not been included, because it would be impossible to incorporate
all special sizes without enlarging the tables to an impractical extent.
The Subcommittee worked closely with committees of the American Railway Engineering
Association and the American Iron and Steel Institute having jurisdiction in track bolt and nut
standardization. These committees concur in principle with the revision that has been prepared.
Their assistance and cooperation in arriving at the revised standards were important and are
fully recognized.
The foregoing work resulted in the issuance of a revised standard known as American Standard
Track Bolts and Nuts ASA B18.10-1952. All types of track bolts and nuts used by the various
railroads and electric railways in the United States and Canada were studied by the committee,
and it is their belief that the recommended dimensions are based on sound engineering design
to meet existing conditions, present usage, and where possible, simplification of manufacture.
Manufacturers of track bolts and nuts furnished data to the committee on sizes and types
purchased over an extended period to determine the most generally used design. A program of
static and torsion testing was conducted to establish the best engineering design, taking into
account present-day joint bar designs, use of power wrenches, and other factors.
At a meeting on May 23, 1958, the Subcommittee proposed that several revisions of the standards
be considered to simplify certain features and bring them up to date. These revisions were given
further study in collaboration with the AREA Rail Committee. During a meeting on May 12,
1960, the Subcommittee recommended certain revisions in provisions for the wrench turn fit,
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correction of errors in the “H” dimensions for the 5⁄8 in. and 11⁄8 in. diameter bolts in Table 1,
elimination of the dimensions for the 11⁄4 in. diameter track bolt and nut as this size had not
been used, and an addition of a drawing to Table 3 to show the 25 deg chamfer track bolt nut
in addition to the 60 deg chamfer track bolt nut. Later, the minimum dimensions for thickness
U of the track bolt nuts in Table 3 were revised to correspond to the ASA B18.2-1960 standard.
A revised draft incorporating the recommended changes received letter ballot approval of the
Sectional Committee on August 29, 1962, and a receipt of sponsor approval was submitted to
the American Standards Association with the recommendation for approval as an American
Standard. This approval was granted on May 22, 1963.
In October 1981, the Subcommittee was requested to review the current specification dated
1963 and reaffirmed in 1975. This review resulted in a modification of the section on threads/
thread-fit to conform with other standards on track bolts and nuts regarding terminology being
used for measuring allowable resistance on free and wrench fit nuts. Other changes include
cross-references to specific ASTM/AREA standards and appropriate ANSI specifications.
This Standard was approved by a letter ballot of Sectional Committee B18 on May 11, 1982.
It was subsequently approved by the Sponsor and submitted to the American National Standards
Institute for designation as an American National Standard. This designation was granted on
November 2, 1982.
B18 Subcommittee No. 2 notified the American Railway Engineering and Maintenance of Way
Association (AREMA) in May of 2001 that this Standard was out of date and needed a revision.
It offered to prepare a new draft standard working with AREMA representatives in a joint effort.
Several drafts were prepared and discussed and in April of 2005, it was agreed to submit a
document with the latest revisions for B18 approval. AREMA was given a copy for further
comment prior to the ballot.
This Standard was approved as an American National Standard on June 21, 2006.
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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

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

S. W. Vass, Chair, Consultant J. Jennings, Corresponding Member, Naval Surface Warfare Center
R. L. Crane, Secretary, The American Society of Mechanical M. Keller, Paracad Technology Co.
Engineers D. McCrindle, Canadian Fasteners Institute
H. S. Brenner, Almay Consultants R. B. Meade, R. Bruce Meade & Associates, LLC
D. A. Clever, Deere & Co. J. A. Roley, Caterpillar, Inc.
A. P. Cockman, Ford Motor Co. S. Savoji, ITW Medalist
B. A. Dusina, Federal Screw Works G. M. Simpson, Semblex 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. B. Williamson, Fastenal Co.
J. Hubbard, Rockford Fastener, Inc. C. J. Wilson, Industrial Fasteners Institute
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CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE B18 COMMITTEE
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ASME B18.10-2006
TRACK BOLTS AND NUTS
1 INTRODUCTION ASME B18.2.2, Square and Hex Nuts (Inch Series)

ASME B18.12, Glossary of Terms for Mechanical
1.1 Scope
Fasteners
This Standard covers the complete general and dimen- ASME B18.18.1M, Inspection and Quality Assurance for
sional data for inch series oval neck and elliptic neck General Purpose Fasteners
track bolts and square nuts intended for use with these ASME B18.18.2M, Inspection and Quality Assurance for
bolts, and recognized as an American National High-Volume Machine Assembly Fasteners
Standard. Sizes in use, but not recommended for new ASME B18.18.3M, Inspection and Quality Assurance for
design, are included in the appendices of this Standard. Special Purpose Fasteners
1.2 Comparison to ISO Standards ASME B18.18.4M, Inspection and Quality Assurance for
Fasteners for Highly Specialized Engineered
There is no ISO standard for these products at this Applications
time. ASME B18.24, Part Identifying Number (PIN) Code
1.3 Dimensions System for B18 Fastener Products
ASME Y14.5M, Dimensioning and Tolerancing
The inclusion of dimensional data in this Standard is
not intended to imply that all of the products described Publisher: The American Society of Mechanical
herein are stock production sizes. Purchasers should Engineers (ASME), Three Park Avenue, New York, NY
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All dimensions in this Standard are in inches, unless ASTM A 183, Specification for Carbon Steel Track Bolts
otherwise stated, and apply to unplated or uncoated and Nuts
products. When plating or coating is specified, the fin- ASTM A 354, Standard Specification for Quenched and
ished product dimensions shall be as agreed upon Tempered Alloy Steel Bolts, Studs, and Other
between supplier and purchaser. Externally Threaded Fasteners
Definitions of specified geometric characteristics are ASTM A 449, Standard Specification for Quenched and
in accordance with ASME Y14.5M. Tempered Steel Bolts and Studs
1.4 Options ASTM A 563, Carbon and Alloy Steel Nuts
ASTM F 788/F 788M, Standard Specification for Surface
Options, where specified, shall be at the discretion of Discontinuities of Bolts, Screws, and Studs—Inch and
the manufacturer unless otherwise agreed upon by the Metric Series
manufacturer and the purchaser. ASTM F 812/F 812M, Standard Specification for Surface
1.5 Terminology Discontinuities of Nuts—Inch and Metric Series
All terms used in this Standard are defined in ASME Publisher: ASTM International (ASTM), 100 Barr Harbor
B18.12. Drive, P.O. Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA
19428-2959
1.6 References
Unless otherwise specified, the referenced standard 1.7 Part Identifying Number
shall be the most recent issue at the time of order A numbering system for the specification of these
placement. standard products is found in ASME B18.24.
ASME B1.1, Unified Inch Screw Threads (UN and UNR
Thread Form)
ASME B1.3M, Screw Thread Gaging Systems for 2 GENERAL DATA
Dimensional Acceptability—Inch and Metric Screw
2.1 Heads
Threads (UN, UNR, UNJ, M, and MJ)
ASME B18.2.1, Square and Hex Bolts and Screws (Inch The design and dimensions of the heads have been
Series) commonly referred to as the mushroom head.
1
ASME B18.10-2006 TRACK BOLTS AND NUTS
2.2 Necks maximum camber shall be 0.006 in. per inch (0.006L) of
Types of track bolts are designated as “oval neck” and bolt length. For bolts having a full diameter body, a
“elliptic neck.” typical gage and gaging procedure for checking bolt
straightness is given in Appendix I of ASME B18.2.1.
2.3 Body Diameters For bolts with an undersized body, the gaging method
shall be the sleeve gage shown in Appendix II of ASME
This Standard provides for two styles of body diame-
B18.2.1.
ters. Bolts shall be provided with a full size body in
accordance with the respective table dimensions of Table 2.9 Track Bolt Nuts
1 or 2 for body diameter, E, unless a reduced body
diameter is specified on the purchase order. These shall Track bolt nuts shall be dimensionally in accordance
have a body diameter not less than the minimum pitch with ASME B18.2.2. Selected sizes are included in
diameter of the thread and not exceeding the minimum Table 3.
body diameter, E, shown in Table 1 or 2.
2.10 Finish
2.4 Bolt Length Unless otherwise specified, bolts and nuts shall be
The bolt length shall be the distance measured parallel supplied with a plain (as processed) finish, unplated or
to the axis of the product from the bearing surface of uncoated.
the head to the extreme end of the bolt, including the
2.11 Workmanship
point if the product is pointed.
Bolts and nuts shall be visually, without magnifica-
2.5 Threads tion, free from burrs, seams, laps, loose scales, irregular
Bolt threads shall be rolled unless otherwise agreed surfaces, and any defects affecting their serviceability.
to between the purchaser and the supplier. When control of surface discontinuities for bolts is
Threads shall be Unified Inch Series, Class 2A as speci- required, the purchaser shall specify conformance to
fied in respective dimensional tables in ASME B1.1. ASTM F 788/F 788M.
When control of surface discontinuities for nuts is
2.5.1 Thread Acceptance Gaging. Unless otherwise required, the purchaser shall specify conformance to
specified, dimensional acceptability of screw threads ASTM F 812/F 812M.
shall be determined based on System 21, ASME B1.3M.
2.12 Designation
2.6 Thread Length
Bolts and nuts shall be designated by data in the
The length of thread shall be measured parallel to the following sequences as shown:
axis of the bolt from the end of the bolt to the last (a) product name
complete (fully formed) thread. The minimum thread (b) nominal size (fractional or decimal equivalent)
length, LT, shall be as shown in Tables 1 and 2. The (c) threads per inch
tolerance on thread length shall be + 0.187 in. or 2.5 ✕ (d) product length (fractional or two-place decimal
pitch, whichever is greater. Bolts of nominal lengths too equivalent)
short to accommodate the minimum thread lengths shall (e) material, including specification where necessary
be threaded full length. The distance from the neck to
(f) protective finish if required
the first complete (full form) thread shall not exceed 21⁄2
See the following examples:
threads for sizes up to and including 1 in. and 31⁄2 threads
for sizes over 1 in. EXAMPLES:
(1) Oval neck track bolt, ASME B18.10, 7⁄8 – 9 ✕ 21⁄2 , steel, ASTM
2.7 Pointed Products A 449, Type 3, plain finish
(2) Heavy square nut, ASME B18.10, 7⁄8 – 9, steel, ASTM A 563,
Unless otherwise specified, bolts need not be pointed. Grade DH, plain finish
When pointed, the first full formed thread at a major
diameter is located at a distance no greater than 2 times 2.13 Identification Symbols
the pitch measured from the end of the screw. This dis-
tance is to be determined by measuring how far the 2.13.1 Grade Symbols. Each track bolt and track
point enters into a cylindrical NOT GO major diameter nut shall be marked in accordance with its material,
ring gage. mechanical, or performance requirements.
2.13.2 Source Symbols. All track bolts and track
2.8 Straightness nuts shall be marked to identify the manufacturing
Shanks of bolts shall be straight within the following source using a mark registered with U.S. Patent and
limits at Maximum Material Condition (MMC). For bolts Trademark Office in accordance with the Fastener Qual-
with nominal lengths up to and including 12 in., the ity Act.
2
H P V r3
r1 O
D
R E
r2
LT
L
A
Table 1 Oval Neck Track Bolts

Nominal
Diameter
and
Threads Length
Full Size
per Inch, Head Neck Under Minimum
D, Body Head, Thread
[Notes Diameter, E A H O R r3 V L Length,
(1), (2)] Min. Max. Nom. Min. Max. Nom. Min. Max. r1 r2 Nom. Min. Max. Nom. Min. Max. P [Note (3)] [Note (3)] [Note (3)] l
3
1 7 5 11 9 5 19 5
⁄2–13 0.482 0.515 ⁄8 0.8125 0.9375 ⁄16 0.2500 0.3750 ⁄16 ⁄32 ⁄8 0.5938 0.6563 ⁄32 0.5625 0.6250 ⁄16 11⁄8
Under 7 in.
5 25 59 23 13 25 3 1
⁄8–11 0.605 0.642 15⁄64 1.0156 1.1406 ⁄64 0.3281 0.4531 ⁄64 ⁄64 ⁄16 0.7813 0.8438 ⁄32 0.7500 0.8125 ⁄8 ⁄2 Same by steps 11⁄4
body as of 1⁄4 in.
3 15 7 7
⁄4–10 0.729 0.768 19⁄32 1.2188 1.3438 ⁄32 0.4063 0.5313 15⁄32 ⁄16 11⁄16 1.0313 1.0938 11⁄32 1.0000 1.0625 ⁄16 diam. body 13⁄4
of diam. From 7 in.
7 35 33 1
⁄8–9 0.852 0.895 131⁄64 1.4219 1.5469 ⁄64 0.4844 0.6094 125⁄64 ⁄64 17⁄32 1.1875 1.2500 13⁄16 1.1563 1.2188 ⁄2 bolt of to 10 in. 2
bolt by steps
5 19 9
1–8 0.976 1.022 111⁄16 1.6250 1.7500 ⁄8 0.5625 0.6875 15⁄8 ⁄32 13⁄8 1.3438 1.4063 111⁄32 1.3125 1.3750 ⁄16 of 1⁄2 in. 21⁄4
45 43 5
11⁄8–7 1.098 1.149 157⁄64 1.8281 1.9531 ⁄64 0.6406 0.7656 155⁄64 ⁄64 117⁄32 1.5000 1.5625 11⁄2 1.4688 1.5313 ⁄8 21⁄2
GENERAL NOTES:
(a) All dimensions are given in inches.
(b) Tolerances: Length L ± 1⁄8 in.
Neck O and R ± 1⁄32 in.
Head A and H ± 1⁄16 in.
NOTES:
(1) In ordering bolts, specify the nominal diameter D over the threads and not the body diameter.
(2) Standard sizes for industrial use are 1⁄2, 5⁄8, 3⁄4, 7⁄8, and 1 in. with heavy square nuts. See Table 3.
(3) Applies to all rows.
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ASME B18.10-2006
H P r5
r1 O
D
R E r6
r2
LT
L
A
Table 2 Elliptic Neck Track Bolts

Nominal
Diameter
and Full Size Length
Threads Body Under Minimum
Head Neck
per Inch, Diameter, Head, Thread
4
D E A H O R V L Length,
[Note (1)] Min. Max. Nom. Min. Max. Nom. Min. Max. r1 r2 Nom. Min. Max. Nom. Min. Max. P r5 r6 [Note (2)] [Note (2)] l
3 15 7 63 61 7 9 41
⁄4–10 0.729 0.768 19⁄32 1.2188 1.3438 ⁄32 0.4063 0.5313 15⁄32 ⁄16 ⁄64 0.9531 1.0156 ⁄64 0.9219 0.9844 ⁄16 ⁄32 ⁄64 Under 7 in. 13⁄4
Same
by steps
7 35 33 1 5 51 as
⁄8–9 0.852 0.895 131⁄64 1.4219 1.5469 ⁄64 0.4844 0.6094 125⁄64 ⁄64 13⁄16 1.1563 1.2188 15⁄32 1.1250 1.1875 ⁄2 ⁄16 ⁄64 of 1⁄4 in. 2
body
5 19 9 3 15 diam. From 7 in.
1–8 0.976 1.022 111⁄16 1.6250 1.7500 ⁄8 0.5625 0.6875 15⁄8 ⁄32 13⁄8 1.3438 1.4063 111⁄32 1.3125 1.3750 ⁄16 ⁄8 ⁄16 to 10 in. 21⁄4
of
45 43 5 7 bolt by steps
11⁄8–7 1.098 1.149 157⁄64 1.8281 1.9531 ⁄64 0.6406 0.7656 155⁄64 ⁄64 11⁄2 1.5313 1.4688 115⁄32 1.4375 1.5000 ⁄8 ⁄16 1 of 1⁄2 in. 21⁄2
GENERAL NOTES:
(b) Tolerances: Length L ± 1⁄8 in.
Neck O and R ± 1⁄32 in.
Head A and H ± 1⁄16 in.
NOTES:
(1) In ordering bolts, specify the nominal diameter D over the threads and not the body diameter.
TRACK BOLTS AND NUTS ASME B18.10-2006
U U
D D
W W
25⬚ 60⬚
Standard Nut Optional Nut
Table 3 Track Bolt Nuts

Chamfer, E
Thickness, U (Optional Nut
Nominal Recommended for Grade DH Recommended for Grade C Only)
Width Across Flats, W Nuts Nuts [Note (1)]
Diameter,
D Nom. Max. Min. Nom. Max. Min. Nom. Max. Min. Nom.
3 1 3 7 1
⁄4–10 1 ⁄4 1.2500 1.212 ⁄4 0.774 0.710 ⁄8 0.901 0.833 ⁄4
7 7 7 1
⁄8–9 1 ⁄16 1.4375 1.394 ⁄8 0.901 0.833 1 1.028 0.956 ⁄4
5 1 3
1–8 1 ⁄8 1.6250 1.575 1 1.028 0.956 1 ⁄8 1.155 1.079 ⁄8
11⁄8–7 113⁄16 1.8125 1.756 11⁄8 1.115 1.079 11⁄4 1.282 1.187 1
⁄2
GENERAL NOTES:
(b) 60 deg chamfer is optional when specified. (Dimensions for track bolt nuts are the same as American National
Standard, ASME B18.2.2 for sizes shown.)
(c) Grade DH and Grade C are defined in ASTM A 563.
NOTE:
(1) This dimension is not specified in ASME B18.2.2, which specifies the diameter of the top circle instead.
Table 4 Track Bolt Inspection Levels Table 5 Track Nut Inspection Levels
Characteristic Inspection Level Characteristic Inspection Level
Thread acceptance C WAC B

Head height B Thickness B
Head diameter B Thread acceptance C
Hardness A Hardness A
2.14 Inspection and Quality Assurance 2.15 Material

Unless otherwise specified, products shall be fur- Unless otherwise specified, chemical and mechanical
nished in accordance with ASME B18.18.1. properties of the track bolts shall conform to ASTM
Designated characteristics for track bolts and nuts A 449 or ASTM A 354 Grade BD. Heavy square nuts
shall be inspected in accordance with ASME B18.18.2, shall conform to ASTM A 563 Grade DH when used
with final inspection levels as shown in Tables 4 and 5. with ASTM A 354 Grade BD track bolts, and Grade C
Sample sizes for these inspection levels shall be in or Grade DH when used with ASTM A 449 track bolts.
accordance with Table 3 of ASME B18.18.2. If the bolts are galvanized, the nuts shall be Grade DH.
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NONMANDATORY APPENDIX A
OVAL NECK TRACK BOLTS
Table A-1 Oval Neck Track Bolts

Additional sizes now in use but not recommended for new design.
Length
Nominal Under Minimum
Diameter Head Neck Head, Thread
Over Thread, r3 V L Length,
D A H r1 r2 O R P [Note (1)] [Note (1)] [Note (1)] l
13
⁄16–10 19⁄32 15
⁄32 15⁄32 7
⁄16 11⁄16 11⁄32 7
⁄16 1 Under 7 in. by 17⁄8
⁄2 Same as
steps of 1⁄4 in.
15 body body
⁄16–9 131⁄64 35
⁄64 125⁄64 33
⁄64 17⁄32 13⁄16 1
⁄2 21⁄8
dia. of dia. of
From 7 in. to 10 in.
bolt bolt
11⁄16–8 111⁄16 5
⁄8 15⁄8 19
⁄32 13⁄8 111⁄32 9
⁄16 by steps of 1⁄2 in. 23⁄8
NOTE:
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NONMANDATORY APPENDIX B
ELLIPTIC NECK TRACK BOLTS
Table B-1 Elliptic Neck Track Bolts

Length
Nominal Under Minimum
Diameter Head Neck Head, Thread
Over Thread, V L Length,
D A H r1 r2 O R P r5 r6 [Note (1)] [Note (1)] l
13
⁄16–10 125⁄64 33
⁄64 19⁄32 31
⁄64 11⁄8 13⁄32 15
⁄32 19
⁄64 25
⁄32 Under 7 in. by 13⁄4
Same as
steps of 1⁄4 in.
15 body
⁄16–9 119⁄32 19
⁄32 133⁄64 9
⁄16 17⁄32 13⁄16 17
⁄32 23
⁄64 25
⁄32 2
dia. of From 7 in. to 10 in.
bolt by steps of 1⁄2 in.
11⁄16–8 151⁄64 43
⁄64 13⁄4 41
⁄64 17⁄16 113⁄32 19
⁄32 25
⁄64 31
⁄32 21⁄4
NOTE:
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NONMANDATORY APPENDIX C
TRACK BOLT NUTS
Table C-1 Track Bolt Nuts

Thickness, U Chamfer, E
Nominal (Optional
Diameter, Width Across Flats, W Grade DH Nuts Grade C Nuts Nut Only)
D Nom. Max. Min. Nom. Max. Min. Nom. Max. Min. [Note (1)]
13 1 7 1
⁄16–10 1 ⁄4 1.2500 1.212 ... ... ... ⁄8 0.901 0.833 ⁄4
15 1 1 3
⁄16–9 1 ⁄2 1.5000 1.450 ... ... ... 1 ⁄8 1.155 1.079 ⁄8
1 1 3
1–8 1 ⁄2 1.5000 1.450 ... ... ... 1 ⁄8 1.155 1.079 ⁄8
11⁄16–8 15⁄8 1.6250 1.575 ... ... ... 11⁄8 1.155 1.079 3
⁄8
1 11 1 1
1 ⁄8–7 1 ⁄16 1.6875 1.631 ... ... ... 1 ⁄4 1.282 1.187 ⁄2
NOTE:
(1) This dimension is not specified in ASME B18.2.2, which specifies the diameter of the top circle instead.
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TRACK BOLTS AND NUTS

1 INTRODUCTION ASME B18.2.2, Square and Hex Nuts (Inch Series)

Table 1 Oval Neck Track Bolts

Table 2 Elliptic Neck Track Bolts

Standard Nut Optional Nut

Table 3 Track Bolt Nuts

Thread acceptance C WAC B

2.14 Inspection and Quality Assurance 2.15 Material

Table A-1 Oval Neck Track Bolts

Table B-1 Elliptic Neck Track Bolts

Table C-1 Track Bolt Nuts

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