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IFI NOTES:

1. ASME 818.2.6;s a standard developed through the procedures of

The American SOCiety of Mechanical Engineers. 818.2.6;s under
the jurisdiction of ASME Standards Committee 818 and Is the di-
rect responsibility of its Subcommittee 2.

2. In 1992, Subcommittee 2 recognized the value of having aI/ struc-

tural products included in a slng/e standard. ASME 818.2.6-1996,
was the first publication of this concept. In 1998, ASTM Committee
F-16 approved F1852. It was subsequently recommended that 818
undertake the development of the dimensional portion of this docu-
ment. This draft presents the first effort to incorporate the dimen-
sions for the twist off type tension control structural bolts. A bal·
loted draft was reviewed in December 2002 by Subcommittee 2,
and several comments were made which have now been included
in this revised draft. It is expected that a new table will be devel-
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oped by the Subcommittee to include in this standard that will be
for Lo (the grip gaging length), and L8 (the body length) for various
nominal bolt lengths for given diameter-pitch combinations. For
this reason, the draft will be further revised prior to its next ballot.
Users are cautioned to check the current status of this draft with
the ASME 818 Secretary.

3. ASME 818.2.6·2003 draft revision status or copies of the complete

standard are available from The American Society of Mechanical
Engineers, Three Park Avenue, New York, NY 10016-5990, U.S.A.

1. INTRODUCTORY NOTES Compressible Washer-Type Direct Tension

Indicators: ASTM F959
1.1 Scope Twist Off Type Tension Control Structural
Bolts: Heavy Hex and Round: ASTM
1.1.1 This standard covers the complete gen- F1 852
eral and dimensional data for five products in
the inch series recog nized as American National Heavy hex nut thickness formulas and
standard. These five structural products include: those for width across flats and width across
co rners are found in Appe ndi x 11 of AS ME
Heavy Hex Structural Bolts: ASTM A325 B1 8.2.2.
or A490
1.1.2 The inclusion of dimensional data in this
Heavy Hex Nuts: ASTM A563 standa rd is not intended to imply that all prod-
ucts described herein are stock production sizes.
Hardened Steel Washers; Circular, Clipped Consumers should consult with suppliers con-
or Beveled: ASTM F436 cerning lists of available stock production sizes.

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1.2 Dimensions 1.7 Finish

All dimensions in this standard are in Structural fasteners shall be plain finish
inches, unless stated otherwise, and apply to . unless a zinc coating for all but A490 bolts is
unplated or uncoated product. When plating or specified. ASTM A490 forbids any bolt from
coating is specified, the finished product di· having a metallic coating. Other structural fas-
mensions shall be as agreed upon between teners may be coated with zinc in accordance
supplier and purchaser. Symbols specifying geo- with ASTM A 153 Class C or ASTM B695 Class
metric characteristics are in accord with ASM E 50, Type I, and shall conform to the respective
Y14.5M . ASTM product standard . Bolts furn ished to

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ASTM F1 852 shall on ly be zinc coated to ASTM
1.3 Options B695 Class 50, Type I, minimum.

Options, where specified, shall be at the 1.8 Part Identifying Number

discretion of the supplie r, unless otherwise
(Refer to the complete speCification.)
agreed upon by the purchaser with the manu-
facturer or distributor.
2. HEAVY HEX STRUCTURAL BOLTS
1.4 Terminology 2.1 Heads

For definitions of terms relating to fas- 2.1.1 Width Across Flats. The width across
teners or component features thereof used in flats of heads shall be the distance measured
this standard, refer to ASME B18.12, page N-1 . perpendicular to the axis of product, overall be-
tween two opposite sides of the head in accor-
1.5 Related Standards dance with the notes in the dimensional table.

Dimensional standards for other fasten- 2.1.2 Head Height. The head height shall be
ers used in construction are published by ASM E that overall distance measured para llel to the axis
under separate covers such as 818.2.1, page of the product from the top of the head to the
C-1 and B18.2.2. page D-2. beari ng surface and shall include the thickness
Standards for chemical and mechanical of the washer face. Raised grade and manu-
requirements for structural bolts are included in facturer's identification are excluded from head
ASTM A325, page E-28, ASTM A490. page E- height.
37, and ASTM F1B52. page E- 56. Heavy hex
nuts are included in ASTM A563, page B--167. 2.2 Bolt Length
Hardened steel washers are included in ASTM
The bolt length shall be the distance
F436 , page L-24 and compressible-washer-type
measured parallel to the axis ofthe product from
direct tension indicators in ASTM F959, page
the bearing surface of the head to the extreme
E-65.
end of the bolt including point.

1.6 Referenced Standards 2.3 Threads

(Refer to the comp lete specification, Threads shall be cut or rolled in accor-
page N-3B.) dance with ASME B1.1. page A-33. When

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specified, 8 thread series may be used on bolts 2.9 Identification Symbols

over 1 in. in diameter. Structura l bolts shall not
be undersized to accommodate heavy coatings. 2.9.1 Grade Symbols. Each bolt shall be
Threads which have been hot-d ipped or me- marked in accorda nce with the requirements of
chanically zinc coated shall meet the require- the ap plicable specifi cation, ASTM A325 or
ments specified in ASTM A325, page E-28. ASTM A490 and requirements of Table 1, Note
(13).
2.4 Body Diameter
2.9.2 Source Symbols. Each bolt shall be
The body diamete r limits are shown in marked to identify the source (manufacturer, or

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Table 1. private label distributor) accepting the responsi-
bility for conformance to this and other applicable
2.5 Finish specifications.
Unless otherwise specified, bolts shall be 2.10 Quality Assurance
supplied with a plain (as processed) finish . Bolts
to ASTM A490, page E-37, shall not be metallic Unl ess oth erwise specified, prod ucts
coated. See Para. 1.7. shall be furnished in accordance with ASM E
B1 8.18.1, page M-5, and ASME B1 8.18.2, page
2.6 Materials M- 11 as noted in Para. 2.11 .
Chemical and mechanical properties of
2.11 Dimensional Characteristics
steel bolts shall conlonm to ASTM A325 or ASTM
A490. 8 0lts shall conform to the dimensions
indicated in Table 1. The designated character-
2.7 Workmanship
isti cs defined in Table 1, Note (16) shall be
Bolts shall be free from burrs. seams, inspected in accordance with ASM E 81 8. 18.2.
laps, loose scale, irregular surfaces, and any For nondesignated characteristics, the provisions
defects affecting serviceability. When control of 01 ASM E B1 8.18. 1 shall apply. Should a non-
surface discontinuities is required, the purchaser deSignated dimension be determined to be
shall specify conformance to ASTM F7 BBI outside its specified limits, it shall be deemed
F788M, page 9--1 90. conforming to th is sta ndard if the user, who is
the installer, accepts the dimension based on
2.8 Designation fit , form , and fu nction considerations. Where
ve rifi ab le in -process inspecti on is used in
Heavy hex structural bolts shall be des- accordance with ASM E B1 8. 18.3, page M-19,
ignated by the followi ng data in the seq uence or ASMElANSI B1 8.18.4M, page M-33 , the final
shown: product name, specification, nomi nal inspection level sample sizes of those respective
size (fractional or decimal eq uivalent), threads standards shall apply.
per inch, product length (fractional or two-place
decimal equivalent), material (including specifi-
cation and type where necessary), and protec- 3. HEAVY HEX NUTS
tive finish (if required). See the following ex-
3.1 Width Across Flats
ample:
EXAMPLE: The width across flats of heavy hex nuts
Heavy Hex Structural Bolt. ASME B18.2.6. 3f4 -
10 x 2-1 /4, ASTM A325. Type 1, Hot-Dipped Zinc Coated shall be the overall distance measured, perpen-

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Cut Thread Rolled Thread

Table 1 Dimensions of Heavy Hex Structural Bolts

E F G H R L, Y Total
Runout
Nominal Size
Width Radiu s Tran sition of
or Bas ic Body Width Across Head Thread
Across of Thread Bearing
Product Diameter F~" Height Length
Comers Fillet Length Surface
Diameter
FlM
Mu MI, Nominal Mu Min Mu MI, Nominal Mu Min Mu MI, Rof Rof Mu
112 0 .5000 0,515 0.482 7/8 0.875 0.850 1.010 0.969 5116 0.323 0.302 0.031 0.009 1.00 0.19 0.016
5/8 0.6250 0.642 0.605 , · 1/16 1.062 1.031 1.227 1.175 25/64 0.403 0.318 0.062 0.021 1.25 0.22 0.019
314 0.7500 0.768 0.729 ' ·1f4 1250 1212 1,443 1.383 15132 0.483 0.455 0.062 0.021 1.38 0.25 0.022
7/8 0.8750 0.895 0.852 1-7/16 1.438 1.394 1.660 1.589 35/64 0.563 0.531 0.062 0.031 1.50 0 .28 0.025
1 1.0000 1.022 0.976 1-5/8 1.625 1.575 1.876 1.796 39/64 0.627 0.591 0.093 0.062 1.75 0.31 0.028
1-1/8 1.1250 1.149 1.098 1-13116 1.812 1.756 2.093 2.002 11116 0.718 0.658 0.093 0.062 2.00 0.34 0.032
1-114 1.2500 1277 1.223 2 2.000 1.938 2.309 2.209 25132 0.813 0.749 0.093 0.062 200 0.38 0.035
1-3/8 1.3750 1.404 1.345 2-3116 2.188 2.119 2.526 2.416 27132 0.878 0.810 0.093 0.062 2.25 0.44 0.038
1-112 1.5000 1.531 1.470 2-3/8 2.375 2.300 2.742 2.622 15116 0.974 0.902 0.093 0.062 2.25 0.44 0.04 1
S.. 10 3
15 5 2 10
Notes
NOTES TO [Link] 1. and not less than 0.015 In. nor greater than 0.035 In. for sIzes
NOTE: Additional requirements in Section 2. larger than 3/4 in.
The plane of the bearing surface shall be perpendicular
(1) Top of Head. Top of head shall be full tonn and to the axis of the body within the FIM limits specified for total
chamfered or rounded with the diameter of chamfer circle or runout. Measurement of FIM shall extend as close to the pe-
start of rounding being equal to the maximum width across riphery of the bearing surface as possible while the bolt is be-
flats within a tolerance of minus 15%. ing held in a collet or other gripping device at a distance of one
(2) Head Taper. Maximum width across flats shall not bolt diameter from the underside of the head.
be exceeded. No transverse section through the head be- (4) True Position of Head. The axis of the head shall
tween 25% and 75% of actual head height, as measured from be located at true position with respect to the axis of the body
the bearing surface, shall be less than the minimum width (detennined over a distance under the head equal to one di-
across flats . ameter) within a tolerance zone having a diameter equivalent
(3) Bearing Surface. Bearing surface shall be flat and to 6% of the maximum width across flats at maximum malerial
washer faced. Diameter of washer face shall be equal to the condition.
maximum width across flats within a tolerance of minus 10%. (5) Body Diameter. Any swell or fin under the head or
Thickness of the washer face shall be not less than 0.015 any die seam on the body shall not exceed the basic bolt di-
in. nor greater than 0.025 in. for bolt sizes 3/4 in. and smaller; ameter by the following:

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0.030 in. for SiZ6s1121n. the extreme end of the bolt to the last complete (full form)
0.050 in. for sizes 518 and 3/4 in. thread .
0.060 in. for sizes over 314 in. to 1-1/4 in. Body length. La.
is the distance measured parallel to the
0.090 in. for sizes over ' · 1/4 in. axis of bolt from the underhead bearing surface to the last
(6) Point. Point shall be chamfered or rounded at the scratch of thread or 10 the lop of the extnJsion angle. It shall
manufacturer's option from approximately 0.016 in. below the be used as a criterion for inspection. The minimum body length,
minor diameter of the thread. The first full formed thread at as calculated and rounded to two decimal places. shall be equal
major diameter is located a distance no greater than two times 10 the maximum grip gaging lenglh minus the transition thread
the pitch measured from the end of the screw. This distance length (La :;:La max - Y). Boits of nominal lengths which have
is to be determined by measuring how far the point enters into a calculated Lalength equal to or shorter than 2.5 times the
a cylindrical NOT GO major diameter ring gage (reference thread pitch for sizes 1 in. and smaller, and 3.5 times the thread
Gage, ASME B 1.2, page A-80). pitch for sizes larger than 1 in. shall be threaded for fulllenglh .
(7) Straightness. Shanks of bolts shall be straight within Transition thread length Y is a reference dimension, in-

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the follOwing limits at MMC; for bolts with nominal lengths to tended for calculation purposes only. which represents the
and inctuding 12 in., the maximum camber shall be 0.006 in. length of incomplete threads and tolerance on grip gaging
per inch ([Link]) of bolt length, and for bolts with nominal lenglh.
lengths over 12 in. to and including 24 in., the maximum cam- (1 1) Incomplete Thread Diameter. The maJor diameter
bershall be 0.008 in. per inch (0.008l ) of length. Asuggested of incomplete thread shall not exceed the actual major diam-
gage and gaging procedure for checking bolt straightness is eler of the full form thread.
given in Appendix 11 of S18.2.1, Square 8nd Hex Bolts and (12) Threads. Threads. when rolled, shall be in Ihe Uni-
Screws, Inch Series. page C-28. fied Inch coarse or 8 thread series (UNRC or 8 UNR Series).
(8) Bolt l ength. Bolts are normally supplied in "4 in. Class 2A Threads produced by other methods may be Uni-
length increments. all lengths. fied Inch coarse or 8 thread series (UNC or 8 UN Series),
(9) l ength Tolerance. Bolt length tolerances shall be Class 2A. Acceptability of screw threads shall be determined
as tabulated below: based on System 21 , ASME Sl.3M. Screw Thread Gaging
Systems for Dimensional Acceptability, page A--63. unless oth-
Nominal BoH 1-118 tIYlJ erwise specified.
112 518 314 tIru 1
1-112 (13) Identification Symbols. IdentificatiOn marking sym-
Size
bols on the lops of heads for bolt sizes Sl8 in .. and smaller
Nominal Ban shall project not less than 0.005 in. above the surface nor more
Tolerance of Lergth
LerY,;lth than 0.01 5 in. over the specified maximum head height. Bolt
ltru 6 in. - 0.12 - 0.12 - 0.19 - 0.25 sizes larger Ihan 518 in. shall project not less than the equiva-
CM!r61n. - 0.19 -0.25 -0.25 - 0.25 lent in inches of 0.0075 times the basic bolt diameter above
the surface nor more than 0.030 in. over the specified maxi-
(10) Thread Length. The length of thread on boils shall mum head height.
be controlled by the grip gaging length. l a max, and the body (14) Material. Chemical and mechanical properties of
length, ~ min. as follows. steel boils shall conform to ASTM A325. page E-28, or ASTM
Grip gaging length, La max. is the distance measured par- A490. page E-37.
allel to the axis of bolt from the underhead bearing surface to (15) Nominal Size. Where specifying nominal size in
the face of a noncounterbored or noncountersunk standard decimals, zeros preceding the decimal and In the fourth deci-
GO thread ring gage assembled by hand as far as the thread mal place shall be used.
will permit. It shall be used as the criterion for inspection. The (16) Dimensional Conformanc e. Heavy hex structural
maximum grip gaging length. as calculated and rounded to bolts shall have the following characteristics inspected to ASME
two decimal places for any bolt not threaded full length. shall B18.18.2, page M- 11 . to the inspection levels shown:
be equal to the nominal bolt length minus the thread length (La
max = L nom - L,). For bolts which are threaded full length, La Characteristic Inspection Level
max defines the unthreaded tength under the head and shall
not exceed the length of 2.5 times the thread pitch for sizes up TtYeads C
to and including 1 in., and 3.5 times the thread pitCh for sizes Width across corners C
larger than 1 in" La max represents the minimum design grip Head heigt1 C
length of the bolt and may be used for detennining thread avail- Grip length C
ability when selecting bolt lengths even though usable threads Visual C
may extend beyond this point
Thread length. L" is a reference dimension, intended for If verifiable in-process inspection is used. see Para. 2.11 of the
calculation purposes only, which represents the distance from Introductory Notes.

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I Table 2 Dimensions of Heavy Hex Nuts for Use with Structural Botts

Nominal Size
F G H
Runout of
B earing Face FIM
Heavy Hex Nuts
or Basic Width Across Width Across Specified Proof
Major Diameter Thickness
F~" Comers , Load
of Thre ad
Under 150,000
150,000 psi and

112 0.5000
Nominal
7/8
Mu
0.875
M',
0.850
Mu
1.010
."
0.969
Nominal
31164
Mu
0.504
Min
0.464
",
0.023
Greater
0.016
518 0.6250 1-1/16 1.062 1.031 1.227 1.175 39/64 0.631 0.587 0.025 0.018
31' 0.7500 1-1/4 1.250 1.212 1.443 1.382 47/64 0.758 0.710 0.027 0.020
716 0.8750 1-7/16 1.438 1.394 1.660 1.589 55/64 0.885 0.833 0.029 0.022
1 1.0000 1-518 1.625 1.575 1.876 1.796 63164 1.012 0.956 0.031 0.024
1-1/8 1.1 250 1-13/16 1,8 12 1.756 2.093 2.002 ,·7164 1.139 1.079 0.033 0.027
' ·114 1.2500 2 2.000 1.938 2.309 2.209 1-7132 1.215 1.187 0.035 0.030
1·318 1.3750 2-3116 2.188 2.119 2.526 2.416 1-11132 1.378 1.310 0.038 0.033
1·112 1.5000 2.J~ 2.375 2.300 2.742 2.622 1-15132 1.505 1.433 0.041 0.036
See Notes 1 6 5 2
NOTES TO TABLE 2: tied, shall be perpendicular to the aXIs of the threaded hole
within the total (Uncut (FI M) tabulated for the res pective nut
NOTE: Additional requirements in Section 3. Complete table size, type, and strength level.
included in B18.2.2, Square and Hex Nuts (Inch Series). (3) Position of Hexagon to Tapped Hole. AI maxi-
mum material condition, the axis of nut body shall be located
. (1) Unification. Only the 9116 size is not unified dimen- at true position with respect to the axis oflhe tapped hole within
sionally with British and Canadian standards. a tolerance zone having a diameter equivalent to 4% of the
(2) Tops and Bearing Surfaces of Nuts. Nuts may be maximum width across flats for 1-112 in. nominal size nuts or
double chamfered or have washer faced bearing surface and smaller.
chamfered top. (4) Countersink. Tapped hole shall be countersunk on
The diameter of chamfer circle on double chamfered nuts the bearing face or faces . The maximum countersink diam-
and diameter of washer face shall be within the limits of the eter shall be 1.08 times the thread basic (nominat) major di-
maximum width across flats and 95% of the minimum width ameter. No part of the threaded portIon shall project beyond
across fla ts. the bearing surface.
The tops of washer faced nuts shall be flat and the diam- (5) Corner Fill. A rounding or lack of fill at junction of
eter of chamfer circle shall be equal to the maximum width hex corners with chamfer shall be permissible provided the
across flats within a tolerance of -15%. The length of cham- width across corners is within specified limits at and beyond a
fer at hex corners shall be 5% 10 15% of the basIc thread di- distance equal to 17.5% of the basic thread diameter from the
ameter. The surface of chamfer may be slightly convex or chamfered faces.
rounded. (6) Width Across Ftats. Maximum width across flats
Bearing surfaces shall be flat and, unless otherwise sped- shall not be exceeded {see exception In Para. 3.1, Width Across

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Flats). No transverse section through the nut between 25% in accordance with the provisions of ASTM A563,
and 75% of the actual nul thickness, as measured from the
bearing surface, shall be less than the minimum width across
page 8-167.
flats. For milled-from-bar nuts, see statement in Para . 3.1,
Width Across Flats, pertaining 10 the nominal bar size to be 3.4 Finish
used.
(7) Threads. Threads shall be UNC or 8 UN Class 28
in accordance with ASME B1 .1, Unified Inch Screw Threads,
Unless otherwise speCified , nuts shall be
page A-33. When specified, 8 thread series may be used on supplied with a plain (as-processed) finish , un-
nuts over 1 In. in diameter. plated or uncoated . Ifzinc coatings are required,
(8) Dimensional Confonnance. Heavy hex nuts shall they sha ll be in accordance with ASTM A563 .
have the following characteristics inspected to A5ME B18.18.2,
page M-1 1, to the inspection levels shown: See Para. 1.7.

Visual
Characteristic
Width across corners
Thickness
Inspection Level
C

C
B

If venfiable m-process inspection is used, see Para. 3. 10 of

the Introductory Notes.
3.5 Materials

Chemical and mechanical properties of

heavy hex nuts shall conform to ASTM A563.

3.6 Workmanship
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dicular to the axis of the nut, betwee n two oppo- Nuts shall be free from burrs, seams,
site sides of the nut in accordance with the notes laps, loose scale, irregular surfaces, and any
of Table 2. For milled-fram-bar hex nuts, the defects affecting their serviceability. When con-
nominal bar size used shall be the closest com- trol of surface di scontinuities is required , the
mercially available size to the specified basic purchaser shall specify conformance to ASTM
width across flats of the nut. F81 2JF812M, page 8-197.

3.2 Nut Thickness 3.7 Designation

The nut thickness shall be the overall dis- Nuts shall be designated by the follow-
tance measured parallel to the axis of nut, fram ing data in the sequence shown: product name,
the top of the nut to the bearing surface , and speCification, nominal size (fraction or decimal),
shall include the thickness of the washer face threads per inch, material (incl uding specifica-
where provided. tion where necessary), protective finish (if re-
quired). See example below:
3.3 Threads EXAMPLE:
Heavy Hex Nut ASME 8 18.2.6, 112-13, ASTM
Threads shall be in accordance with A563 Grade C, Plain Finish
Table 2, Note (7).
3.8 Identification Symbols
3.3.1 Thread Gaging. Unless otherwise speci-
fied by the purchaser, gaging for screw thread 3.8.1 Grade Symbols. Each nut shall be
dimensional acceptability shall be in accordance marked in accordance with the requirements of
with Gaging System 21 as specified in ASME ASTM A563, page 8- 167.
81.3M, page A-63.
3.8.2 Source Symbol s. Each nut shall be
3.3.2 Overtapping. When nuts are zin c marked to identify the source (manufacturer, or
coated , they shall be overtapped after coating private label distributor) accepting the respons;-

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s.,
Circular

Table 3 Dimensions for Hard ened Steel Circular and Circular Clipped Washers
A
Inside
B
Outside
Clipped Circular

C E
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Nominal
Diame te r Diameter Thickness Nominal
Edge
Washer Nominal Toleran ce Tolera nce
Nominal Distance
Size, In. Washer Plu s Minus Plu s Minus MI" Mu
,n 0.53 1 0.0313 0 1.063 0.03 13 0.0313 0.097 0.177 0 .438
Sffi 0.688 0.0313 0 1.313 0.0313 0.031 3 0. 122 0.177 0.547
314 0.813 0.0313 0 1.469 0 .0313 0.0313 0.122 0.177 0.656

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7ffi 0.938
1.125
0.0313
0.0313
0
0
1.750
2.000
0.0313
0.0313
0.0313
0.0313
0.136
0.136
0.177
0.177
0.766
0.875
1-1 18 1.250 0.0313 0 2.250 0.031 3 0 .0313 0.136 0.177 0.984
1-1/4 1.375 0 .0313 0 2.500 0 .0313 0.0313 0.136 0 .177 ' .094
, .3ffi ' .500 0.0313 0 2.750 0.0313 0.03 13 0 .136 0.177 1.203
1-112 1.625 0.0313 0 3.000 0.0313 0.03 13 0.136 0.177 1.313
GENERAL NOTES.
(1) Dimension81Conformance . Circular and circular cl ipped wa shers shall have the following characteristi cs inspected to
ASME 818.18.2. page M- l 1, to th e inspection levels show n:

Characteristic inspection Level

nside diameter B
Visual C

If verifi able in-process Inspection is used, see Para. 4.1.9 .

(2) Nominal wa sher sizes are intended for use with comparable nominal bolt diameters .
(3) Additional requireme nts are in Para. 4.1.

bility for conformance to this and other applicable B1 8.18.1. page M-5. and AS ME BI 8.18.2, page
specifications. M- 11, as noted in Para. 3.10.

3.9 Quality Assurance 3.10 Dimensional Characteristics

Unl ess otherwi se specified , prod ucts Products shall conform to the dimensions
shall be furn ished in accordance with ASME indicated for the heavy hex nut in Table 2. The

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Table 4 Dimensions of Hardened Beveled Washers 1

with Slope or Taper In Thickness 1' 6
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Inside
L T E
Nominal'
Washer Diameter Minimum I Nominal '
s•• Tolerance
S~ . Thk kness Edge
Nominal le ngth Distance
Plu s Minus
1/2 0.500 0.531 0.0313 0 1.750 0.3 13 0 .438
518 0.625 0.688 0.0313 0 1.750 0.313 0 .547
3/4 0 .750 0.813 0.0313 0 1.750 0.3 13 0.656
1/8 0.875 0.938 0.0313 0 1.750 0.313 0.766
1 1.000 1.125 0.0313 0 1.750 0.313 0.875
' ·1/8 1.125 1.250 0.0313 0 2.250 0.313 0.984
1-1/4 1250 1.375 0,0313 0 2250 0.3 13 1.094
1.3f8 1.375 1.500 0.0313 0 2.250 0.313 1.203
' ·112 1.500 1.625 0.0313 0 2250 0.3 13 1.313
GENERAL NOTES.
(1) Dimensional Conformance. Beveled washers shall have the following characteristics Inspected
to ASME 81 6.16.2, page M-11 , to the inspection levels shown:

Characteristic Inspection level

nside diameter B
Visual C
If verifiable in-process inspection is used, see Para. 4.2 .9 .
(2) Nonclipped washers may be rectangular providing neither side dimension is less Ihan l , and one
side may be longer than that of the l min Included in the table.
(3) Nominal washer sizes are intended for use with comparable nominal bolt diameters.
(4) Additional requirements are in Para. 4.2.
(5) Clipped edge E shall not be closer than 0 .675 times the nominal bolt diameter from the canter of
the washer.

designated characteristics defined in Table 2, mined to be outside its specified limits, it shall
Note (8), shall be inspected in accordance with be deemed conforming to this standard if the
ASME 818.18.2. For nondesignated character- user, who is the installer, accepts the dimension
istics, the provision of B 18.18.1 shall apply. based on fit, form , and function considerations.
Should a nondesignated dimension be deter- Where verifiable in-process inspection is used

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in accordance with ASME 818.18.3, page M- 4.1.7 Identification Symbols. Grade and
19, or ASMEJANSI B1 8.18.4M, page M-33, 1he source marking and symbols shall conform to
final inspection level sample sizes of those re~ the requirements of ASTM F436. The source
spective standards shall apply. marking is intended to identify the source ac-
cepting the responsibility for the conformance
4. HARDENED STEEL WASHERS to this and other applicable specifications.
4,1 Flat Washers 4.1.8 Quality Assurance. Unless otherwise
specified, products sha ll be furnished in accor-
4.1.1 Dimensions. All ci rcular and circular
dance with ASM E B18.18.1, page M-5, and
clipped washers shall conform to the dimensions

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ASME 818.18.2, page M-1 1, as noted in Para.
shown in Table 3.
4.1.9.
4.1.2 Tolerances. Washer inside diameter,
4.1.9 Dimensional Characteristics. Washers
outside diameter, thickness, and edge distance
shall conform to the dimensions indicated in
shall be in accordance with Table 3. The devia-
Table 3. The designated characteristics defined
tion from flatness shall not exceed 0.010 in. as
in Table 3, Note (1), shall be inspected in accor-
the maximum deviation from a straight edge
dance with ASME 818.18.2. For nondesignated
placed on the cut side. Circular runout of the
characteristics, the provisions of ASME 818.18.1
outside diameter with respect to the hole shall
shall apply. Should a nondesignated dimension
not exceed 0.030 FIM. Burrs shall not project
be determined to be outside its specified limits,
above immediately adjacent washer surface
it shall be deemed conforming to this standard if
more than 0.010 in.
the user, who is the installer, accepts the dimen-
4.1.3 Finish. Unl ess otherwise specified, sion based on fit, form , and function consider-
washers sha ll be supplied with a plain (as pro- ations. Where verifiable in-process inspection
cessed) finish. If zinc coatings are required, they is used in accordance with ASME 818.18.3, page
shall be in accordance with ASTM F436, page M-19, or ASMEJANS I B18.18.4M, page M-33,
L-24. See also Para 1.7. the final inspection level sample sizes of those
respective standards shalt apply.
4.1.4 Materials. Materials shall conform to the
requirements established by ASTM F436. 4.2 Beveled Washers

4.1.5 Workmanship. Washers shall be free 4.2.1 Dimensions. All square beveled and
from burrs, seams, laps, loose scale. irregular clipped square beveled washers sha ll conform
surfaces. and any defects affecting serviceabil- to the dimensions shown in Table 4 .
ity.
4.2.2 Tolerances. Tolerances for inside diam-
4.1.6 Designation. Washers shall be desig- eter for beveled washers shall be in accordance
nated by the following data in the seq uence with Table 4. The flatness shall not exceed 0.010
shown: product name, specification, nominal in. as the maximum deviation from a straight
size (fraction or decimal), material specification, edge placed on the cut side. Burrs shall not
protective finish (if required). See example be- project above immediately adjacent washer sur-
low: face more than 0.010 in. The slope or taper in
EXAMPLE: thickness shall be 1:6 with a tolerance of ±O.02.
Hardened Steel Circular Washer, ASME 818.2.6,
1-1/8 ASTM F436, Hot-Dip Galvanized in Accordance with 4.2.3 Finish . Unless otherwise specified,
ASTM A 153 Class C washers shall be supplied with a plain (as-pro-

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Table 5 Dimensions for Compressible Washer-Type Direct Tens ion Indicators 1

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All Types Type A32 5 Type A490 -I
A B C C ;:Ol];!
Direct Thlcknes. , Thickness, C:
Tensio n In . VI
Indicator Inside
Protrus ion
OU tside
Number of
OUtsid e
Number of In. 0-1
Size , Diamete r,
Tangen tia l
Diameter,
Protru sion s
Diamete r, Protru sions -Im
in . J In.
Diameter,
In.
(Equally With o ut WIth In.
(Equally
Witho ut Wh. C: z
~m
In. Spa ced ) Protrusion Protru sion Spaced)
Protru,lon Protru sion
Mln Mox Mox MIn Mox Mln . ox Mln . ox Mln . ox r;:O
112
518
0.523
0.654
0.527
0.658
0.788
0.956
1,167
1.355
1.187
1.375
•• 0.104
0.126
0.180
0.220
1.355
1.605
1.375
1.625
5
5
0.104
0.126
0.180
0 .220
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718
0.786
0.917
0.790
0.921
1.125
1.294
1.605
1.855
1.625
1.875
5
5
0.126
0.142
0.230
0.240
1.730
1.980
1.750
2.000
6
6
0.142
0.158
0.240
0.260
,,0
r;:O
1
,·118
1.048
1.179
1.052
1.183
1.463
1.631
1.980
2230
2.000
2.250
6
6
0.158
0.158
0270
0270
2230
2.480
2250
2.500
7
7
0.158
0 .158
0.270
0.280 nc:
1-1/4 1.311 1.315 1.600 2.480 2.500 7 0.158 0270 2.730 2.750 6 0.158 0260 :!:;~
1-316
1-1/2
1.442
1.573
1.446
1.577
1.969
2.138
2.730
2.980
2.750
3.000
7
•
0.158
0.158
0270
0.270
2.980
3230
3.000
3.250
6
9
0 .158
0.158
0260
0.280
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GENERAL NOTES:
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(1) Dimensionsl Conformsncs. Direct tension indicators shall have Ihe following characteristics inspected 10 ASME 818.18.2, page M-11 , to the Inspection levels VI
shown:
Characteristic Inspection Level
nside diameter B
Protrusion tangential diameter B
Visual C

If verinable In-process inspection is used, see Para. 5.8.

(2) Nominal direct tension indicator sizes are Intended for use with fasteners of the same nominal diameter.
m (3) Additional requirements are in Section 5.
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