ASME B5.

8-2001
[Revision of ASA B5.8-1972(R1994)]

REAFFIRMED 2016

CHUCKS AND
CHUCK JAWS
AN AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD
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CHUCKS AND
CHUCK JAWS

ASME B5.8-2001
[Revision of ASA B5.8-1972(R1994)]
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Date of Issuance: May 25, 2001

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FOREWORD

The original edition of this Standard, known as ASA B5.8-1936, was developed by
Technical Committee 11 on Chucks and Chuck Jaws of Sectional Committee B5 on the
standardization of small tools and machine tool elements.
Sectional Committee B5 was organized in September of 1922 under the procedure of
the American Standards Association and is sponsored by the National Machine Tool Builders’
Association, the Society of Automotive Engineers, Metal Cutting Tool Institute, and The
American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
Technical Committee 11 was organized in New York on December 4, 1928. Technical
Committee 4 on spindle noses was organized on December 5, 1928. These two committees
worked in close cooperation with each other and with manufacturers and users of engine
lathes, turret lathes, and automatic lathes in developing standards for spindle noses and
chucks.
A joint preliminary report was issued by these two committees in April, 1930, known
as ‘‘The April 1930 Report of Technical Committees 4 and 11 on Proposed Standard
Spindle Noses and Chucks,’’ and was distributed in industry for criticism and comment in
May, 1930.
As a result of suggestions and criticisms and the addition of considerable material offered
by industry, the two committees in May, 1935, released designs for chucks which were
later incorporated in American Standard Chucks and Chuck Jaws, (ASA B5.8-1936). The
companion spindle noses were at that time incorporated in American Standard for Lathe
Spindle Noses (ASA B5.9-1936).
In 1943, the Engineering Committee on Standardization of Engine and Tool Room Lathes,
appointed by the National Machine Tool Builders’ Association, was formed for further
study on the standardization of various elements including spindle noses. As a result of its
study, this committee recommended that the Type D and Type L spindle noses be established
as alternate American Standards for engine lathes. These recommendations were approved
by the Engine Lathe Group of the National Machine Tool Builders’ Association in October,
1944, and were approved by Sectional Committee B5 in November, 1944.
At the November, 1944 meeting of Sectional Committee B5, it was agreed that American
Standard Lathe Spindle Noses (ASA B5.9-1936) should be revised to include five sizes of
the Type L spindle noses; the two smaller sizes of Types A, B, and D spindles, namely,
the 2 in. and 3 in.; and one larger size, namely, the 28 in. This revision was completed
in May, 1947, for presentation to the Sectional Committee. Following the approval by the
Sectional Committee it was later approved by the four sponsors and the American Standards
Association, and was designated on March 30, 1948, as American Standard Spindle Noses
for Tool Room Lathes, Engine Lathes, Turret Lathes, and Automatic Lathes (ASA B5.9-
1948).
Further revisions of an editorial nature were approved by Sectional Committee B5 in
1953 resulting in the latest revision now designated ASA B5.9-1954.
At its meeting in December, 1948, Sectional Committee B5 voted to revise American
Standard Chucks and Chuck Jaws (ASA B5.8-1936) to include specifications for chucks
for the Type L spindle nose, and voted to make such changes as present-day practice

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indicates are desirable so that the revision will be a proper companion standard for the
one on spindle noses.
Technical Committee 11 was reorganized for this purpose in the early part of 1949. This
revision, in printer’s proof form, dated February, 1952 was presented to the members of
Sectional Committee for vote on approval by letter ballot.
Following approval of the sectional committee and sponsors, this revision was presented
to the American Standards Association for approval and designation as an American Standard
on January 27, 1954.
On October 23, 1963, meetings of the Technical Committee 11 were begun to review
and discuss the general updating of the American Standard Chucks and Chuck Jaws Standard
(ASA B5.8-1954). Final acceptance was given by this Committee in February, 1970 and
it was forwarded to the members of Standards Committee B5 for their approval.
Following approval of the B5 Standards Committee, the Revision was submitted to the
American National Standards Institute and approved on April 14, 1972 as ANSI B5.8-1972.
After a number of dormant years, Technical Committee 11 was restarted in 1996. During
a period of about a year, the re-energized committee reviewed the 1972 version of this
Standard and updated it to reflect present conditions and usage. This Standard is intended
to be used for the existing inch-based chucks.
This Standard brings forth American Standard inch dimensions for chucks which continue
to be used.
Suggestions for the improvement of this Standard are welcome. They should be addressed
to The American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Secretary, B5 Main Committee, Three
Park Avenue, New York, NY 10016-5990.
This Standard was approved as an American National Standard on January 3, 2001.

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ASME STANDARDS COMMITTEE B5

Machine Tools, Components, Elements, Performance,
and Equipment
(The following is the roster of the Committee at the time of approval of this Standard.)

OFFICERS
C. T. Wax, Chair
J. R. Bird, Secretary

COMMITTEE PERSONNEL
J. R. Bird, The American Society of Mechanical Engineers
A. M. Bratkovich, The Association for Manufacturing Technology
P. DeFeo, Northfield Precision Instrument, Corp.
D. M. King, Parlec, Inc.
D. L. Lewis, Kennametal, Inc.
C. D. Lovett, National Institute of Standards and Technology
G. R. Rawlinson, Rawlinson & Associates
W. S. Roorda, Alcona Associates
R. C. Spooner, Powerhold, Inc.
C. T. Wax, Scully Jones Corp.

TECHNICAL COMMITTEE 11 — CHUCKS AND CHUCK

JAWS
R. C. Spooner, Chair, Powerhold, Inc.
A. M. Bratkovich, The Association for Manufacturing Technology
P. DeFeo, Northfield Precision Instrument, Corp.
B. M. Eaton, Hardinge, Inc.
J. A. Fant, Production Dynamics
N. Fink, Micro Centric Corp.
J. E. Goebelbecker, Kennametal, Inc.
S. Hestert, Sumikin International
S. Looney, SMW Systems, Inc.
R. Mackinnon, Universal Chuck and Cylinder Service, Inc.
C. Mayfield, Abbott Workholding Products
J. Norton, Buck Forkardt, Inc.
L. T. Siefring, Monarch Machine Tool
A. J. Storms, ITW/ Woodworth
J. Weber, Positrol, Inc.

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CONTENTS

Foreword . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii
Committee Roster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v

1 Scope and Purpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

2 Chuck Sizes and Diameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

3 Specifications of Class I Chucks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

4 Specifications of Class II Chucks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

5 Body Dimensions and Master Jaw Dimensions of Class II Wrench-Operated

Chucks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

6 Body Dimensions and Master Jaw Dimensions of Class II Draw-Bar

Operated Chucks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

7 Class I and Class II Comparison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

8 Specifications of Class III Chucks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

9 Specifications of Chucks for USA Standard Spindle Noses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

9.1 Specifications of Chucks for Type A and Type B Spindle Noses . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
9.2 Specifications of Chucks for Type D-1 Spindle Noses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
9.3 Specifications of Chucks for Type L Spindle Noses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

10 Directions for Balancing of Chucks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

10.1 Directions for Balancing of Chucks for Type A, Type B, and Type D-1
Spindles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
10.2 Directions for Balancing of Chucks for Type L Spindles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

11 Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Tables
1 Class I, Tongue and Groove, Medium-Duty Wrench-Operated Chucks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2 Three-Step Reversible Top Jaws for Class I Chucks With Tongue and Groove
Jaws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
3 Class II, Heavy-Dudty Wrench-Operated Chucks With Tongue and Groove
Jaws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
4 Class II, Heavy-Duty Draw-Bar Operated Chucks With Tongue and
Groove Jaws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
5 Three-Step Reversible Top Jaws for Class II Chucks With Tongue and
Groove Jaws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

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6 Class III, Heavy-Duty Wrench-Operated or Draw-Bar Operated Chucks With Square-

Serrated Jaws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
7 Master Key for Square-Serrated Class III Chucks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
8 Jaw Nut for Square-Serrated Class III Chucks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
9 Three-Step Reversible Square-Serrated Top Jaws for Class III Chucks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
10 Class III, Heavy-Duty Wrench-Operated or Draw-Bar Operated Chucks With Acme-
Serrated Jaws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
11 Master Key for Acme-Serrated Class III Chucks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
12 Jaw-Nut for Acme-Serrated Class III Chucks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
13 Three-Step Reversible Top Jaws, Acme-Serrated for Class III Chucks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

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ASME B5.8-2001

CHUCKS AND CHUCK JAWS

1 SCOPE AND PURPOSE 3 SPECIFICATIONS OF CLASS I CHUCKS

This Standard applies to chucks for use on engine Class I chucks are medium-duty, wrench-operated
lathes, tool room lathes, turret lathes, and automatic chucks with master jaws of the tongue-and-groove type
lathes and fit American Standard Spindle Noses of for use on engine lathes and for other applications
ANSI-B5.9-1967. They may be used on other applica- where the service is not severe. These chucks are
tions for which they are suitable (see pages 4 and 5 provided with master jaws of the dimensions given in
of ANSI-B5.9-1967). It is within the scope of this Table 1. The tops of the master jaws project above the
Standard to establish: face of the chucks in all sizes. The mating dimensions of
(a) duty classes top jaws for these chucks are given in Table 2. Standard
(b) standard chuck diameters three-step reversible top jaws for these chucks may or
(c) top jaw interchangeability may not be made so that with the long gripping surface
(d) mounting interchangeability (USA-Standard of the top jaws inwardly mounted, the top jaws and
Spindle Noses) the master jaws will both grip a piece of bar stock
(e) draw-bar interchangeability for power chucks inserted through the chuck. When the three-step jaws
(f) identification code for body, master jaws, top are reversed, the inner ends of top jaws may or may
jaws dimensions, where interchangeability of chucks not have gripping surfaces. If they do, the ends of the
may be involved master jaws project inward beyond the top jaws to
provide a definite shoulder on the master jaw for
(g) nomenclature
locating any piece that may be gripped by the inner
step of the top jaws. These chucks may have two or
2 CHUCK SIZES AND DIAMETERS more jaws and may be of the independent, self-centering
or combination type.
The following table gives the approximate chuck
body diameters of each size of standard chuck. All
standard chucks with two jaws, three jaws, or four 4 SPECIFICATIONS OF CLASS II CHUCKS
jaws, whether independent, self-centering, or combina- Class II chucks are heavy-duty wrench-operated or
tion type, both wrench-operated and draw-bar operated, draw-bar operated chucks with master jaws of the
shall be made so that the outside diameter of the chuck tongue-and-groove type for use on turret lathes and
body is one of these sizes. The name of each chuck for other applications where the service is severe. These
shall be as given in the following table. For example, chucks are of stronger construction than Class I chucks.
a chuck, the body of which is 61⁄2 in. in diameter, The wrench-operated chucks may be either hand oper-
shall be known as a 6 in. chuck; one with a body 12 ated or power operated. The draw-bar operated chucks
in. in diameter shall be known as a 12 in. chuck. are actuated by an air cylinder, a hydraulic cylinder,
or other means. These chucks may have two or more
Name of Actual Outside
Chuck, in. Diameter of Body jaws, and may be of the independent, self-centering,
or combination type.
6 6.50
8 8.25
10 10 5 BODY DIMENSION AND MASTER JAW
12 12
DIMENSIONS OF CLASS II WRENCH-
15 15
18 18 OPERATED CHUCKS
21 21
Table 3 gives body dimensions and master jaw
24 24
28 28 dimensions of Class II wrench-operated chucks. The
32 32 tops of the master jaws of chucks project above the
36 36 face of chuck bodies with the option of 12 in. and

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MJ-1
MJ-7 MJ-7
MJ-5 MJ-3
MJ-4

MJ-17 MJ-17
MJ-17
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MJ-17
MJ-18
MJ-1 MJ-5 Master Jaw for 21 in. to 36 in. Chucks
B-4 MJ-13 MJ-3

2
B-1
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MJ-11 MJ-1
MJ-8 MJ-4
MJ-7
MJ-17 MJ-5 MJ-3
MJ-4
MJ-2
MJ-9 1.26 in.
MJ-12
MJ-19
MJ-17 MJ-17
For eye bolt MJ-17
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0.500 in. –13 UNC–2B in chucks 12 in. and 15 in.;

0.750 in. –10 UNC–2B in chucks 18 in. and larger Master Jaw for 18 in. Chuck
[Note (1)]

TABLE 1 ILLUSTRATION
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CHUCKS AND CHUCK JAWS

TABLE 1 CLASS I, TONGUE AND GROOVE, MEDIUM-DUTY WRENCH-OPERATED CHUCKS

Center Cross Screw
to Slot Center Center
Center to to Cross Depth to Num- Num-
Screw Center Cross Slot Width of Full Center ber ber
Width of of Height of Cross
Nom- Center Length Holes, Line Slot to Tapped Depth of of of
inal Hole of Cross Slot, Tongue, Tongue, Slot,
MJ-2 of Edge, Cross Hole of Holes, Cross Topped
MJ-5 MJ-8 MJ-9 MJ-11
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Size of (Min.), Jaw, [Note Bite, MJ-4 Slot, (UNC-3B) Thread, MJ-17 Slots, Holes,
Chuck B-4 MJ-1 (2)] MJ-3 [Note (2)] Max. Min. MJ-7 Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. MJ-12 MJ-13 [Note (2)] MJ-18 MJ-19

6 1.38 2.56 1.500 1.125 0.500 0.500 0.4995 ... 0.312 0.310 0.14 0.12 0.18 0.16 0.375–16 0.76 ... 1 2
8 1.50 3.06 1.750 1.375 0.625 0.500 0.4995 ... 0.312 0.310 0.14 0.12 0.18 0.16 0.375–16 0.76 ... 1 2
10 2.12 3.62 2.125 1.562 0.688 0.750 0.7495 ... 0.500 0.498 0.14 0.12 0.18 0.16 0.500–13 0.88 ... 1 2

3
12 3.00 4.26 2.500 1.875 0.875 0.750 0.7495 ... 0.500 0.498 0.14 0.12 0.18 0.16 0.500–13 1.00 1.250 1 3
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15 3.25 5.00 3.000 2.250 1.125 0.750 0.7495 ... 0.500 0.498 0.14 0.12 0.30 0.28 0.625–11 1.12 1.500 1 3
18 4.25 6.50 3.000 2.250 1.125 0.750 0.7495 1.500 0.500 0.498 0.14 0.12 0.30 0.28 0.750–10 1.50 1.500 2 4
21 4.25 8.00 3.000 2.250 1.125 0.750 0.7495 1.500 0.500 0.498 0.14 0.12 0.30 0.28 0.750–10 1.50 1.500 3 5
24 5.00 8.00 3.000 2.250 1.125 0.750 0.7495 1.500 0.500 0.498 0.14 0.12 0.30 0.28 0.750–10 1.50 1.500 3 5
28 6.00 8.00 3.000 2.250 1.125 0.750 0.7495 1.500 0.500 0.498 0.14 0.12 0.30 0.28 0.750–10 1.50 1.500 3 5
32 6.00 8.00 3.000 2.250 1.125 0.750 0.7495 1.500 0.500 0.498 0.14 0.12 0.30 0.28 0.750–10 1.50 1.500 3 5
36 6.00 8.00 3.000 2.250 1.125 0.750 0.7495 1.500 0.500 0.498 0.14 0.12 0.30 0.28 0.750–10 1.50 1.500 3 5

GENERAL NOTES:
(a) All dimensions are in inches.
(b) For reference, see Table 1 illustration beginning on page 2.
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(1) Number and location of holes should accommodate balance of chuck.

(2) Holes located within 0.006 in. of true position.
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TJ-12

TJ-16
TJ-4

TJ-5 TJ-2

TJ-11
TJ-8
TJ-9

TABLE 2 THREE-STEP REVERSIBLE TOP JAWS FOR CLASS I

CHUCKS WITH TONGUE AND GROOVE JAWS
Center to Screw
Center Center to Drill C’Bore
Screw Edge of Width of Width of Depth of Height of Size for
Nominal Holes, Key, Cross Key, Tongue Slot, Tongue Slot, Cross Key, for Screw
Size of TJ-2 TJ-4 TJ-5 TJ-8 TJ-9 TJ-11 Screws, Head,
Chuck [Note (1)] [Note (1)] Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. TJ-12 TJ-16

6 1.500 0.500 0.499 0.498 0.315 0.313 0.17 0.15 0.12 0.10 0.406 0.609
8 1.750 0.625 0.499 0.498 0.315 0.313 0.17 0.15 0.12 0.10 0.406 0.609
10 2.125 0.688 0.749 0.748 0.503 0.501 0.17 0.15 0.12 0.10 0.531 0.797
12 2.500 0.875 0.749 0.748 0.503 0.501 0.17 0.15 0.12 0.10 0.531 0.797
15 3.000 1.125 0.749 0.748 0.503 0.501 0.17 0.15 0.25 0.23 0.656 1.000
18 to 36 3.000 1.125 0.749 0.748 0.503 0.501 0.17 0.15 0.25 0.23 0.781 1.188

GENERAL NOTES:
(a) All dimensions are in inches.
(b) See Table 1 for Class I, Tongue and Groove, Medium-Duty, Wrench-Operated Chucks.
NOTE:
(1) Holes located within 0.006 in. of true position.

larger to be below the face of body. Mating dimensions chuck bodies for all sizes. Mating dimensions of top
of top jaws for these chucks are given in Table 6. jaws for these chucks are given in Table 5.
Standard three-step reversible top jaws for these chucks
may or may not be made so that with the long gripping
surface of the top jaws inwardly mounted, the top jaws
and the master jaws will both grip a piece of bar stock
7 CLASS I AND CLASS II COMPARISON
inserted through the chuck. When the three-step jaws
are reversed, the inner ends of the master jaws project The tongues and grooves of the master jaws of Class
inward beyond the top jaws to provide a definite I and Class II chucks of the same size are identical.
shoulder on the master jaws for locating any piece that However, the tapped holes MJ-12 of Class II chucks
may be gripped by the inner step of the top jaws. are larger than the corresponding tapped holes of Class
I chucks of sizes 6 in. to 15 in.
6 BODY DIMENSIONS AND MASTER JAW
DIMENSIONS OF CLASS II DRAW-BAR
OPERATED CHUCKS
8 SPECIFICATIONS OF CLASS III CHUCKS
Table 4 gives the body dimensions and master jaw
dimensions of Class II draw-bar operated chucks. The Class III chucks are heavy-duty wrench-operated or
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serrated type for use on turret lathes and for other balanced on an arbor that has itself previously been
applications where the service is severe, and where the balanced without the chuck being mounted on it. The
top jaws may be set at various locations along the location of the cap screws, bolts, or studs for holding
face of the master jaws. Body dimensions are given such chuck to the arbor must also be in balance. (See
in Tables 6 and 8. Master jaw dimensions, dimensions Table 5 of ANSI B5.9-1967.)
of top jaws, master keys and jaw nuts for one type
only of serrations are shown in Tables 7 and 9. The 10.2 Directions for Balancing of Chucks for
tops of the master jaws may or may not be below the Type L Spindles
face of the chuck bodies on wrench-operated chucks
and may be either above or below the face of the When chucks for Type L spindles are to be balanced,
bodies on draw-bar operated chucks. When the tops the driving keyway shall have been previously finish
of the master jaws are below the face of the chuck, machined in the taper. Such chucks shall then be
the tops of the master jaws should be approximately balanced on a taper arbor provided with a full key
0.12 in. below the face of the chuck as shown toward and two screws holding the key in place, the taper,
the left side of Table 4; and when the tops of the keyseat, key and two screws to be according to Table
master jaws are above the face of the chuck, they 28 of ANSI B5.9-1967. Such taper arbor shall have
should be approximately 0.18 in. above as shown toward been previously balanced with a partial key that fills
the right side of Table 4. the keyseat and has an outside contour that coincides
These chucks may have two or more jaws and may with the taper. To run in balance with such chucks,
be of the independent or self-centering type. the Type L spindle should be balanced with a partial
key that fills the keyseat and has an outside contour
that coincides with the taper.
9 SPECIFICATIONS OF CHUCKS FOR USA
STANDARD SPINDLE NOSES
11 DEFINITIONS
9.1 Specifications of Chucks for Type A and
Type B Spindle Noses chuck: as covered by this Standard, a workpiece hold-
ing device to be mounted on a machine spindle as
Chucks for Type A and Type B spindle noses shall further described in combination chuck, draw-bar oper-
have the mounting made to the dimensions of Table ated chuck, independent chuck, self-centering chuck,
4 of ANSI B5.9-1967. and wrench-operated chuck.

9.2 Specifications of Chucks for Type D-1 chuck body: that part of the chuck that encloses the
Spindle Noses operating mechanism for opening and closing the master
jaws. It may be made of two pieces, if required, by
Chucks for Type D-1 spindle noses shall have the the chuck design.
mounting made to the dimensions shown in Tables 7,
9, 11, or 13 of ANSI B5.9-1967. combination chuck: a chuck in which are combined
features of both the independent and self-centering
9.3 Specifications of Chucks for Type L chucks. The work holding jaws may collectively be
Spindle Noses moved as in self-centering chuck and/or individually
adjusted as in an independent chuck. This chuck may
Chucks for Type L spindle noses shall have the
have either three or four jaws and is intended for
mounting made to the dimensions given in Table 29
use in holding work pieces of any form or outline,
of ANSI B5.9-1967.
eccentrically or concentrically.
draw-bar operated chuck: a chuck in which the jaws
10 DIRECTIONS FOR BALANCING OF
are opened or closed by means connected to an operating
CHUCKS
bar or tube located on the central axis of the chuck
and extending through the spindle of the machine tool
10.1 Directions for Balancing of Chucks for
on which the chuck is mounted. The operating bar or
Type A, Type B, and Type D-1 Spindles
tube is usually actuated by an air cylinder, a hydraulic
When chucks for Type A, Type B, or Type D-1 cylinder, or other power means located at the rear end
spindles are to be balanced, such chucks shall be of the spindle.

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MJ-1
B-17 B-18
[Note (1)]
B-20
MJ-5
ASME B5.8-2001

B-19

B-1

MJ-13

MJ-8
MJ-11

in.
1.26
MJ-9 [Note(2)]
MJ-12
MJ-19
For eye bolt
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0.500 in. –13 UNC–2B in chucks 12 in. and 15 in.;

0.750 in. –10 UNC–2B in chucks 18 in. and larger
[Note (3)]

MJ-1

6
MJ-1
Unit: U1

MJ-7 MJ-7 MJ-7 MJ-7 MJ-3 MJ-7 MJ-7 MJ-7 MJ-3

MJ-5 MJ-4 MJ-5 MJ-4

MJ-17 MJ-17 MJ-17 MJ-17 MJ-17 MJ-17 MJ-17 MJ-17 MJ-17 MJ-17 MJ-17

Master Jaw for 36 in. Chucks Master Jaw for 32 in. Chucks
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MJ-1
MJ-1
MJ-7 MJ-7 MJ-3 MJ-7 MJ-3
MJ-5 MJ-4 MJ-5 MJ-4

MJ-17 MJ-17 MJ-17 MJ-17 MJ-17 MJ-17 MJ-17

Master Jaw for 24 in. and 28 in. Chucks Master Jaw for 18 in. and 21 Chucks
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TABLE 3 CLASS II, HEAVY-DUTY WRENCH-OPERATED CHUCKS WITH TONGUE AND GROOVE
JAWS
Bolt
Center to Center to
Width of Depth of Center Cross Slot Cross
Width Head Depth of Head Length Bolt to Slot Width of
Nominal Diameter of Space, Throat, Space, of Holes, Centerline Edge, Cross Slot,
Size of of Body, Throat, B-18 B-19 B-20 MJ-5
Jaw, MJ-2 on Bite, MJ-4
Chuck B-1 B-17 Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. MJ-1 [Note (4)] MJ-3 [Note (4)] Max. Min.

6 6.50 ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 2.56 1.500 1.125 0.500 0.500 0.4995
8 8.25 ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 3.06 1.750 1.375 0.625 0.500 0.4995
10 10.00 ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 3.62 2.125 1.562 0.688 0.750 0.7495
12 12.00 0.69 1.25 1.19 0.88 0.44 0.48 0.45 4.26 2.500 1.875 0.875 0.750 0.7495
15 15.00 0.81 1.47 1.38 1.06 0.56 0.62 0.59 5.00 3.000 2.250 1.125 0.750 0.7495
18 18.00 0.81 1.47 1.38 1.06 0.56 0.62 0.59 6.50 3.000 2.250 1.125 0.750 0.7495
21 21.00 0.81 1.47 1.38 1.06 0.56 0.62 0.59 6.50 3.000 2.250 1.125 0.750 0.7495
24 24.00 0.81 1.47 1.38 1.06 0.56 0.62 0.59 8.00 3.000 2.250 1.125 0.750 0.7495
28 28.00 0.81 1.47 1.38 1.06 0.56 0.62 0.59 8.00 3.000 2.250 1.125 0.750 0.7495
32 32.00 0.81 1.47 1.38 1.06 0.56 0.62 0.59 9.50 3.000 2.250 1.125 0.750 0.7495
36 36.00 0.81 1.47 1.38 1.06 0.56 0.62 0.59 11.00 3.000 2.250 1.125 0.750 0.7495

Full Center-to-
Cross Slot Width of Height of Depth of
Tapped Depth Center of
Nominal to Tongue, Tongue, Cross Slot,
Holes of Holes, Number of Number of
Size of Cross Slot, MJ-8 MJ-9 MJ-11
(UNC-3B), Thread, MJ-17 Cross Slots, Tapped Holes,
Chuck MJ-7 Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. MF-12 MJ-13 [Note (4)] MJ-18 MJ-19

6 ... 0.312 0.310 0.12 0.10 0.17 0.15 0.4375–14 0.76 ... 1 2
8 ... 0.312 0.310 0.12 0.10 0.17 0.15 0.500–13 0.85 ... 1 2
10 ... 0.500 0.498 0.12 0.10 0.17 0.15 0.625–11 1.06 ... 1 2
12 ... 0.500 0.498 0.12 0.10 0.17 0.15 0.625–11 1.20 1.250 1 3
15 ... 0.500 0.498 0.12 0.10 0.30 0.28 0.750–10 1.50 1.500 1 3
18 1.500 0.500 0.498 0.12 0.10 0.30 0.28 0.750–10 1.50 1.500 2 4
21 1.500 0.500 0.498 0.12 0.10 0.30 0.28 0.750–10 1.50 1.500 2 4
24 1.500 0.500 0.498 0.12 0.10 0.30 0.28 0.750–10 1.50 1.500 3 5
28 1.500 0.500 0.498 0.12 0.10 0.30 0.28 0.875–9 1.50 1.500 3 5
32 1.500 0.500 0.498 0.12 0.10 0.30 0.28 0.875–9 1.50 1.500 4 6
36 1.500 0.500 0.498 0.12 0.10 0.30 0.28 0.875–9 1.50 1.500 5 7

GENERAL NOTES:
(a) All dimensions are in inches.
(b) For reference, see Table 3 illustration beginning on page 6.
NOTES:
(1) The three T-slots are for reference only.
(2) Optional: Face of body to project above top of master jaw 12 in. to 36 in. chucks inclusive.
(3) Number and location of holes should accommodate balance of chucks.
(4) Holes located within 0.006 in. of true position.

independent chuck: A chuck in which each individual self-centering chuck: a chuck in which all jaws move
work holding jaw is moved to or from the work pieces to or away from the work piece and maintain one
by a screw without disturbing the position of any other common center. The jaws may be moved by a scroll,
jaw. This type of chuck is usually made with four or rack gear and screws, or by levers or other means
jaws so that in addition to holding work pieces or that move all jaws the same amount. This chuck may
regular form, any work piece of irregular form or have two or more jaws.
outline, may be satisfactorily held.
master jaw: a member formed to fit the jaw slots in top jaw: a workholding member intended to be
the chuck body and serves as a base on which a top mounted on a master jaw. It may be reversible for
jaw of any required form may be mounted. internal or external holding.

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MJ-7 MJ-7 MJ-7 MJ-7 MJ-7
MJ-4 MJ-5
ASME B5.8-2001

MJ-6
MJ-5 MJ-17 MJ-17 MJ-17 MJ-17 MJ-17 MJ-17 MJ-17
MJ-28
MJ-4
Master Jaw for 36 in. Chuck

B-1 MJ-13
MJ-11 MJ-6
MJ-7 MJ-7 MJ-7 MJ-7
MJ-4 MJ-5
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MJ-17
MJ-2
MJ-8
1.26 in.
MJ-9
MJ-18
MJ-12
MJ-19 MJ-17 MJ-17 MJ-17 MJ-17 MJ-17 MJ-17

8
For eye bolt
Unit: U1

0.500 in. –13 UNC–2B in chucks 12 in. and 15 in.;

0.750 in. –10 UNC–2B in chucks 18 in. and larger Master Jaw for 32 in. Chuck
[Note (1)]

MJ-6 MJ-6 MJ-6

MJ-7 MJ-7 MJ-7 MJ-7 MJ-7 MJ-7
MJ-4 MJ-5 MJ-4 MJ-5 MJ-4 MJ-5
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MJ-17 MJ-17 MJ-17 MJ-17 MJ-17 MJ-17 MJ-17 MJ-17 MJ-17 MJ-17 MJ-17 MJ-17

Master Jaw for 18 in. Master Jaw for 24 in. Chuck Master Jaw for 28 in. Chuck
and 21 in. Chucks

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TABLE 4 CLASS II, HEAVY-DUTY DRAW-BAR OPERATED CHUCKS WITH TONGUE AND GROOVE JAWS
Bolt
Center- to- Center to
Center Cross Outside Depth of Full Center to Number Number
Screw Slot Width of Edge to Cross Slot Width of Height of Cross Tapped Depth Center of of of
Cross Slot, Tongue, Tongue, Slot,
Nominal Holes, Edge, Cross Slot to Cross Holes of Holes, Cross Tapped
Size of MJ-2, MJ-4 MJ-5 Edge, Slot,
MJ-8 MJ-9 MJ-11 (UNC–3B), Thread, MJ-17 Slots, Holes,
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Chuck [Note (2)] [Note (2)] Max. Min. MJ-6 MJ-7 Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. MJ-12 MJ-13 [Note (2)] MJ-18 MJ-19

6 1.500 0.500 0.500 0.4995 0.938 ... 0.312 0.310 0.12 0.10 0.17 0.15 0.4375–14 0.76 ... 1 2
8 1.750 0.625 0.500 0.4995 1.188 ... 0.312 0.310 0.12 0.10 0.17 0.15 0.500–13 0.88 ... 1 2
10 2.125 0.687 0.750 0.7495 1.312 ... 0.500 0.498 0.12 0.10 0.17 0.15 0.625–11 1.06 ... 1 2
12 2.500 0.875 0.750 0.7495 1.625 ... 0.500 0.498 0.12 0.10 0.17 0.15 0.625–11 1.20 1.250 1 3

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15 3.000 1.125 0.750 0.7495 2.000 ... 0.500 0.498 0.12 0.10 0.30 0.28 0.750–10 1.50 1.500 1 3
18 3.000 1.125 0.750 0.7495 2.000 1.500 0.500 0.498 0.12 0.10 0.30 0.28 0.750–10 1.50 1.500 2 4
21 3.000 1.125 0.750 0.7495 2.000 1.500 0.500 0.498 0.12 0.10 0.30 0.28 0.750–10 1.50 1.500 2 4
24 3.000 1.125 0.750 0.7495 2.000 1.500 0.500 0.498 0.12 0.10 0.30 0.28 0.750–10 1.50 1.500 3 5
28 3.000 1.125 0.750 0.7495 2.000 1.500 0.500 0.498 0.12 0.10 0.30 0.28 0.875–9 1.50 1.500 4 6
32 3.000 1.125 0.750 0.7495 2.000 1.500 0.500 0.498 0.12 0.10 0.30 0.28 0.875–9 1.50 1.500 5 7
36 3.000 1.125 0.750 0.7495 2.000 1.500 0.500 0.498 0.12 0.10 0.30 0.28 0.875–9 1.50 1.500 6 8

GENERAL NOTES:
(a) All dimensions are in inches.
(b) For reference, see Table 4 illustration beginning on page 8.
NOTES:
(1) Number and location of holes should accommodate balance of chucks.
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TJ-12

TJ-16
TJ-4

TJ-5 TJ-2

TJ-11
TJ-8
TJ-9

TABLE 5 THREE-STEP REVERSIBLE TOP JAWS FOR CLASS II CHUCKS WITH TONGUE AND
GROOVE JAWS
Center-
to-
Center Screw C’Bore
Screw Center to Width of Width of Depth of Height of Drill for
Nominal Holes, Edge of Cross Key, Tongue Slot, Tongue Slot, Cross Key, Size for Screw
Size of TJ-2 Key, TJ-4 TJ-5 TJ-8 TJ-9 TJ-11
Screws, Head,
Chuck [Note (1)] [Note (1)] Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. TJ-12 TJ-16

6 1.500 0.500 0.499 0.498 0.315 0.313 0.17 0.15 0.12 0.10 0.469 0.703
8 1.750 0.625 0.499 0.498 0.315 0.313 0.17 0.15 0.12 0.10 0.531 0.797
10 2.125 0.688 0.749 0.748 0.503 0.501 0.17 0.15 0.12 0.10 0.656 1.000
12 2.500 0.875 0.749 0.748 0.503 0.501 0.17 0.15 0.12 0.10 0.656 1.000
15 to 24 3.000 1.125 0.749 0.748 0.503 0.501 0.17 0.15 0.25 0.23 0.781 1.188
28 to 36 3.000 1.125 0.749 0.748 0.503 0.501 0.17 0.15 0.25 0.23 0.906 1.375

GENERAL NOTES:
(a) All dimensions are in inches.
(b) See Tables 3 and 4 for Class II, Heavy-Duty Wrench-Operated or Draw-Bar Operated Chucks.
NOTE:
(1) Holes located within 0.006 in. of true position.

wrench-operated chuck: a chuck in which the jaws

are opened or closed by means of a wrench. The
wrench may be either hand-operated or power-operated.
One end of the wrench engages a member usually in
the periphery of the chuck to open or close the chuck
and is withdrawn from the chuck before the chuck
starts to rotate.

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MJ-26

MJ-25
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MJ-27

B-1 MJ-24

11
Unit: U1

MJ-36
B-17
0.250 pitch
Master
key 1.26 in.
B-18
MJ-30

B-19
0.130 in. –0.126 in.
0.142 in. B-20 For eye bolt
0.128 in. 0.500 in. –13 UNC–2B in chucks 12 in. and 15 in.;
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[Note (1)] [Note (2)] 0.750 in. –10 UNC–2B in chucks 18 in. and larger
[Note (3)]

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TABLE 6 CLASS III, HEAVY-DUTY WRENCH-OPERATED OR DRAW-BAR OPERATED CHUCKS WITH SQUARE-SERRATED JAWS
Depth
Width of Depth of Depth of Width of Width of Depth of
Width of Start of
Head Space, Throat, Head Space, Throat, Head Space, Throat,
Nominal of Head Serrations
Size of Throat, B-18 B-19 B-20 MJ-24 MJ-25 Space, MJ-27 Min., (Min.),
Chuck B-17 Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. MJ-26 Max. Min. MJ-30 MJ-36
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8 ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 0.755 0.753 1.16 1.10 0.44 0.46 0.44 0.50 0.62
10 ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 0.755 0.753 1.16 1.10 0.44 0.46 0.44 0.50 0.62
12 0.69 1.25 1.19 0.88 0.44 0.48 0.45 0.755 0.753 1.16 1.10 0.44 0.46 0.44 0.76 0.62
15 0.81 1.47 1.38 1.06 0.56 0.62 0.59 1.005 1.003 1.40 1.34 0.50 0.64 0.62 0.76 0.88
18 0.81 1.47 1.38 1.06 0.56 0.62 0.59 1.005 1.003 1.40 1.34 0.50 0.64 0.62 0.76 0.88

12
21 0.81 1.47 1.38 1.06 0.56 0.62 0.59 1.005 1.003 1.40 1.34 0.50 0.64 0.62 1.00 1.12
Unit: U1

24 0.81 1.47 1.38 1.06 0.56 0.62 0.59 1.005 1.003 1.40 1.34 0.50 0.64 0.62 1.00 1.12
28 0.81 1.47 1.38 1.06 0.56 0.62 0.59 1.192 1.190 1.68 1.62 0.76 0.90 0.88 1.00 1.18
32 0.81 1.47 1.38 1.06 0.56 0.62 0.59 1.192 1.190 1.68 1.62 0.76 0.90 0.88 1.00 1.18
36 0.81 1.47 1.38 1.06 0.56 0.62 0.59 1.192 1.190 1.68 1.62 0.76 0.90 0.88 1.00 1.18

GENERAL NOTES:
(a) All dimensions are in inches.
(b) For reference, see Table 6 illustration beginning on page 11.
(c) See Tables 7, 8, and 9 for dimensions of master key, jaw nut, and three step reversible top jaws.
NOTES:
(1) Jaws optional above or below chuck face.
(2) The three T-slots are for reference only.
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MK-5 0.18 in.

MK-17
MK-6

0.490 in.
0.488 in.
0.135 in.
0.130 in.
0.128 in. MK-18
0.126 in.
MK-7 0.250 in.

Top Jaw Master Key

TABLE 7 MASTER KEY FOR SQUARE-SERRATED CLASS III CHUCKS

Width Edge to Number Drill C’Bore
Nominal of Key, Center of of Size for for
MK-5
Size of Screw, MK-6 Teeth, Screw, Screw Head,
Chuck Max. Min. [Note (1)] MK-7 MK-17 MK-18

8 0.745 0.744 0.375 3 0.281 0.422

10 0.995 0.994 0.500 4 0.344 0.515
12 0.995 0.994 0.500 4 0.344 0.515
15 and 18 1.487 1.486 0.750 6 0.406 0.609
21 and 24 1.487 1.486 0.750 6 0.406 0.609
28 and 36 1.531 1.530 0.766 6 0.406 0.609

GENERAL NOTE: All dimensions are in inches.

NOTE:
(1) Holes located within 0.006 in. of true position.

JN-1
JN-24 JN-30
JN-12

JN-31
JN-26
JN-27

JN-25 JN-2

Master Jaw Nut

TABLE 8 JAW NUT FOR SQUARE-SERRATED CLASS III CHUCKS

Center-to- Size of
Length Center Tapped Width of Min. Width Height of Length Depth
Nominal of Tapped Holes Tongue, of Tongue, Thickness of of
Size of Nut, Holes, JN-2 (UNC–2B), JN-24 Nut Flange, JN-26 of Nut, Slot, Slot,
Chuck JN-1 [Note (1)] JN-12 Max. Min. JN-25 Max. Min. JN-27 JN-30 JN-31

8 2.32 1.438 0.500–13 0.750 0.749 1.000 0.64 0.62 1.00 0.88 0.38
10 2.62 1.750 0.500–13 0.750 0.749 1.000 0.64 0.62 1.00 1.12 0.38
12 2.62 1.750 0.500–13 0.750 0.749 1.000 0.64 0.62 1.00 1.12 0.38
15 and 18 3.76 2.500 0.750–10 1.000 0.999 1.250 0.82 0.80 1.26 1.62 0.46
21 and 24 4.26 3.000 0.750–10 1.000 0.999 1.250 1.08 1.06 1.26 1.62 0.46
28 and 36 4.50 3.000 0.875–9 1.187 1.186 1.562 1.08 1.06 1.76 1.62 0.46

GENERAL NOTE: All dimensions are in inches.

NOTE:
(1) Holes located within 0.006 in. of true position.

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TJ-2
ASME B5.8-2001

TJ-16
TJ-17 TJ-19

TJ-9

TJ-12 TJ-6 TJ-11

TJ-8
TJ-5 TJ-4
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TABLE 9 THREE-STEP REVERSIBLE SQUARE-SERRATED TOP JAWS FOR CLASS III CHUCKS

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Unit: U1

Center to Screw Edge of

Center Center to Key Slot Depth of Size of Full
Width of Width of Depth of Tongue
Screw Edge of to Drill Size of Tapped Depth
Key Slot, Tongue Slot, Key Slot, Slot,
Nominal Holes, Key Slot, Screw, Size for C’Bore for Hole of
Size of TJ-2 TJ-4 TJ-5 TJ-6 TJ-8 TJ-9 TJ-11 Screws, Screw Heads, (UNC–3B), Thread,
Chuck [Note (1)] [Note (1)] Max. Min. [Note (1)] Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. TJ-12 TJ-16 TJ-17 TJ-19

8 1.438 0.344 0.747 0.746 0.375 0.753 0.751 0.385 0.380 0.24 0.22 0.531 0.797 0.250–20 0.38
10 1.750 0.375 0.997 0.996 0.500 0.753 0.751 0.385 0.380 0.24 0.22 0.531 0.797 0.3125–18 0.44
12 1.750 0.375 0.997 0.996 0.500 0.753 0.751 0.385 0.380 0.24 0.22 0.531 0.797 0.3125–18 0.44
15 and 18 2.500 0.500 1.489 1.488 0.750 1.003 1.001 0.385 0.380 0.24 0.22 0.781 1.188 0.375–16 0.62
21 and 24 3.000 0.750 1.489 1.488 0.750 1.003 1.001 0.385 0.380 0.24 0.22 0.781 1.188 0.375–16 0.62
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28 and 36 3.000 0.750 1.533 1.532 0.766 1.190 1.188 0.385 0.380 0.24 0.22 0.906 1.375 0.375–16 0.62

GENERAL NOTES:
(a) All dimensions are in inches.
(b) See Table 6 for Class III, Heavy-Duty Wrench-Operated or Draw-Bar Operated Chucks with Square-Serrated Jaws.
NOTE:
(1) Holes located within 0.006 in. of true position.
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MJ-26
MJ-27

MJ-11
3/
16 in.
MJ-25
MJ-24
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B-1 MJ-8

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0.927 in.
0.907 in. B-17

0.250 in. B-18

11/4 in.
B-19 For eye bolt
3/ in.–10NC–2 in chucks
141/2 deg 4
B-20 12 in. and larger
MJ-37 [Note (3)]
0.145 in. [Note (2)]
0.125 in.
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[Note (1)]

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TABLE 10 CLASS III, HEAVY-DUTY WRENCH-OPERATED OR DRAW-BAR OPERATED CHUCKS WITH ACME-SERRATED JAWS
Body Master Jaw
Width of Depth of Width of Width of Width of Outside
Width Head Space, Head Space, Tongue Slot, Depth of Throat, Head Space, Depth of Edge
Nominal of B-18 Depth of B-20 MJ-8 Tongue MJ-24 MJ-25 Head Depth of to First
Size of Throat, Throat, Slot, Space, Throat, Tooth,
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Chuck B-17 Max. Min. B-19 Max. Min. Max. Min. MJ-11 Max. Min. Max. Min. MJ-26 MJ-27 MJ-37
1 31 7 9 1
10 ... ... ... ... ... ... 0.752 0.750 ⁄4 0.697 0.687 11⁄32 ⁄32 ⁄16 ⁄16 ⁄2
11 7 31 29 1 1 5 3
12 ⁄16 11⁄4 13⁄16 ⁄16 to 7⁄8 ⁄64 ⁄64 0.877 0.875 ⁄4 0.822 0.812 15⁄32 13⁄32 ⁄2 ⁄8 ⁄4
13 9 5 19 5 5 3 3
15 ⁄16 115⁄32 13⁄8 ⁄16 to 11⁄16 ⁄8 ⁄32 1.002 1.000 ⁄16 0.947 0.937 111 ⁄32 19⁄32 ⁄8 ⁄4 ⁄4
13 9 5 19 5 5 3 3
18 ⁄16 115⁄32 13⁄8 ⁄16 to 11⁄16 ⁄8 ⁄32 1.002 1.000 ⁄16 0.947 0.937 111 ⁄32 19⁄32 ⁄8 ⁄4 ⁄4
13 9 5 19 5 3 7

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21 ⁄16 115⁄32 13⁄8 ⁄16 to 11⁄16 ⁄8 ⁄32 1.252 1.250 ⁄16 1.197 1.187 121⁄32 119 ⁄32 ⁄4 ⁄8 1
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13 9 5 19 5 3 7
24 ⁄16 115⁄32 13⁄8 ⁄16 to 11⁄16 ⁄8 ⁄32 1.252 1.250 ⁄16 1.197 1.187 121⁄32 119 ⁄32 ⁄4 ⁄8 1
13 9 5 19 5 3 7
28 ⁄16 115⁄32 13⁄8 ⁄16 to 11⁄16 ⁄8 ⁄32 1.252 1.250 ⁄16 1.197 1.187 121⁄32 119 ⁄32 ⁄4 ⁄8 1
13 9 5 19 5 3 7
32 ⁄16 115⁄32 13⁄8 ⁄16 to 11⁄16 ⁄8 ⁄32 1.252 1.250 ⁄16 1.197 1.187 121⁄32 119 ⁄32 ⁄4 ⁄8 1
13 9 5 19 5 3 7
36 ⁄16 115⁄32 13⁄8 ⁄16 to 11⁄16 ⁄8 ⁄32 1.252 1.250 ⁄16 1.197 1.187 121⁄32 119 ⁄32 ⁄4 ⁄8 1

GENERAL NOTES:
(a) All dimensions are in inches.
(b) For reference, see Table 10 illustration beginning on page 15.
(c) Tolerances of ± 1⁄64 are permissible unless otherwise specified.
NOTES:
(1) Jaws optional above or below chuck face.
(2) The three T-slot dimensions are for reference only.
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1/ in.
4

MK-23
MK-18 MK-17

Reversing key in
0.500 in.
top law moves
0.498 in.
0.2025 in. top jaw 1/8 in.

141/2 deg
MK-7

TJ-9
0.0927 in.
0.0907 in.
0.250 in.
MK-6

0.0775 in.
0.140 in.
0.130 in.

Master Key

TABLE 11 MASTER KEY FOR ACME-SERRATED CLASS III CHUCKS

Edge to
Length Center of
Number Drill Size C’Bore Width
Nominal of Key, Screw, of for for of
Size of MK-5 MK-6
Teeth, Screw, Screw Head, Key,
Chuck Max. Min. Max. Min. MK-7 MK-17 MK-18 MK-23
11 15
10 1.030 1.029 0.523 0.507 4 ⁄32 ⁄32 15⁄8
11 15
12 1.030 1.029 0.523 0.507 4 ⁄32 ⁄32 17⁄8
13 19
15 and 18 1.530 1.529 0.773 0.757 6 ⁄32 ⁄32 23⁄8
13 19
21 to 36 1.530 1.529 0.773 0.757 6 ⁄32 ⁄32 27⁄8

GENERAL NOTES:
(a) All dimensions are in inches.
(b) Tolerances of ±1⁄64 are permissible unless otherwise specified.

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JN-2 JN-12
JN-1

JN-24

JN-27
JN-26

JN-25

Jaw Nut

TABLE 12 JAW NUT FOR ACME-SERRATED CLASS III CHUCKS

Length Center to Width Thickness
Nominal of Center Width of of of Thickness
Size of Nut, Tapped Holes, Tapped Holes, Tongue, JN-24 Nut, Flange, of Nut,
Chuck JN-1 JN-2 JN-12 Max. Min. JN-25 JN-26 JN-27
5 3 1 15 3 5
10 2 ⁄8 1 ⁄4 ⁄2–13NC–2 0.680 0.675 ⁄16 ⁄8 ⁄8
5 1 7 3
12 3 2 ⁄8–11NC–2 0.805 0.800 1 ⁄16 ⁄16 ⁄4
15 and 18 33⁄4 21⁄2 3
⁄4–10NC–2 0.903 0.925 11⁄4 9
⁄16 15
⁄16
21 to 36 41⁄2 3 7
⁄8–9NC–2 1.180 1.175 19⁄16 11
⁄16 13⁄16

GENERAL NOTES:
(a) All dimensions are in inches.

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TJ-8 TJ-23
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TJ-9

TJ-17
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TJ-5 TJ-2
TJ-6
TJ-19
TJ-4

19
TJ-12 TJ-16
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Reversible Top Jaw

TABLE 13 THREE-STEP REVERSIBLE TOP JAWS, ACME-SERRATED FOR CLASS III CHUCKS

Center-to- Bolt Edge of Full

Center Center to Width of Key Slot Width of Depth of Height Drill Size C’Bore Depth Width
Nominal Bolt Edge of Key Slot, to Screw, Tongue, Key Slot, of for for Tapped of of
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Size of Holes, Key Slot, TJ-5 TJ-6 TJ-8 TJ-9 Tongue, Bolts, Bolt Head, Holes, Thread, Jaw,
Chuck TJ-2 TJ-4 Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. TJ-11 TJ-12 TJ-16 TJ-17 TJ-19 TJ-23
3 3 17 25 5 7
10 13⁄4 ⁄8 1.031 1.030 0.523 0.507 0.749 0.747 0.377 0.375 ⁄16 ⁄32 ⁄32 ⁄16 –18NC–2 ⁄16 15⁄8
1 3 21 29 5 7
12 2 ⁄2 1.031 1.030 0.523 0.507 0.874 0.872 0.377 0.375 ⁄16 ⁄32 ⁄32 ⁄16 –18NC–2 ⁄16 17⁄8
1 1 25 3 9
15 and 18 21⁄2 ⁄2 1.531 1.530 0.773 0.757 0.998 0.996 0.377 0.375 ⁄4 ⁄32 11⁄32 ⁄8 –16NC–2 ⁄16 23⁄8
3 1 29 3 9
21 to 36 3 ⁄4 1.531 1.530 0.773 0.757 1.248 1.246 0.377 0.375 ⁄4 ⁄32 15⁄32 ⁄8 –16NC–2 ⁄16 27⁄8

GENERAL NOTES:
(a) All dimensions are in inches.
(b) Tolerances of ± 1⁄64 are permissible unless otherwise specified.
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