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Head Clearances

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Home Screws Index Page... W renc h / spanner c learanc es around sc rew Heads . ... Important Note The information below is generally based on conservative appraisals of the clearance required for open ended spanners, ring spanners, and sockets. It is probable that smaller dimensions can be used if the wrench / spanner / socket geometry is selected at the early design stage. The links on this table provide more detailed information. For Bolt edge distances applicable to structural design refer to Edge Distances

Bolts Holes, Min Spac ings, and W renc h / Spanner Clearanc es Prec ision Hexagon Bolts And Sc rews Dimensions in mm Tables for bolts and screws in accordance with BS 3692:2001..ISO metric precision hexagon bolts, screws and nuts. Specification. Note clearance hole dimension "D" is in line with BS EN 20273:1992, ISO 273:1979. med fit Clearance Size M3 M4 M5 M6 M8 Hole D Min P 3.4 4.5 5.5 6.6 9.0 14 17 20 24 30 a 10 10 10 14 18 b 8 8 8 10 12 c 10 12 12 15 18 G 14 14 17 22 S Nom. Size Spanner(A/F) 5.5 7 8 10 13 H (Sq.Drive) 14(6,3) 22(10) 22(10) 26(12,5) 26(12,5)
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Head Clearances

M10 M12 M16 M20 M24 M30 M36

11.0 13.5 17.5 22,0 26,0 33.0 39.0

37 42 50 60 75 94 104

28 30 30 32 48 60 60

14 16 20 22 25 30 34

21 22 26 32 38 48 52

27 30 38 46 55 70 90

17 19 24 30 36 46 55

27(12,5) 29(12,5) 42(20) 47(20) 54(20) 70(25) 81(25)

High Strength Fric tion Grip Bolts Dimensions in mm Clearances suitable for bolts & nuts to BS EN 14399-3:2005.. High-strength structural bolting for preloading. System HR. Hexagon bolt and nut Clearance Size M16 M20 M24 M30 M36 Min P 56 64 84 98 112 a 30 48 48 60 60 b 25 28 40 45 45 c 38 42 55 65 70 G 27 48 65 77 81 S Nom. Size Spanner (A/F) 27 32 41 50 60

Relevant links 1. Tecnocentro Wrench clearances.. Excellent source of relevant information - Better and more detailed than my information 2. EngineersEdge Wrench Clearances.. American (inch sizes) similar to Information in Machinerys Handbook 3. Icrank Wrench Clearances.. American (inch sizes) .

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