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techtalk:ref:tools806 [2020/04/29 00:39] hippysmack [Grade Marks and Material Properties for Bolts and Screws] |
techtalk:ref:tools806 [2020/05/13 18:28] hippysmack [Torque Range] |
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- | ===== Torque Range ===== | + | |
- | Torque specifications are normally stated within a range and not a specific number. \\ | + | |
- | When the nut on a bolt is tightened; \\ | + | |
- | An initial tensile load is placed on the bolt that must be taken into account in determining it's safe working strength or external load-carrying capacity. \\ | + | |
- | The total load on the bolt theoretically varies from a maximum equal to the sum of the initial and external loads. \\ | + | |
- | (from when the bolt is absolutely rigid and the parts held together are elastic) to a minimum equal to either the initial or external loads, whichever is the greater. \\ | + | |
- | (where the bolt is elastic and the parts held together are absolutely rigid). \\ | + | |
- | No material is absolutely rigid, so in practice the total load values fall somewhere between these maximum and minimum limits. \\ | + | |
- | (depending upon the relative, elasticity of the bolt and joint members) \\ | + | |
- | The range is given to accommodate these factors. \\ | + | |
====== Mechanical Properties and Grade Markings of Nuts ====== | ====== Mechanical Properties and Grade Markings of Nuts ====== | ||
- | Three grades of hex and square nuts designated Grades 2, 5, and 8 are specified by the SAE 1995 standard covering nuts in the 1/4" to 1-1/2" diameter range. \\ | + | Three grades of hex and square nuts designated Grades 2, 5, and 8 are specified by the SAE 1995 standard covering nuts in the 1/4" to 1-1/2" diameter range. ((Machinery's Handbook 27th Edition dated 2004 pg 1509)) \\ |
Grades 2, 5, and 8 nuts roughly correspond to the SAE specified bolts of the same grade. \\ | Grades 2, 5, and 8 nuts roughly correspond to the SAE specified bolts of the same grade. \\ | ||
Additional specifications are given for miscellaneous nuts such as hex jam nuts, hex slotted nuts, heavy hex nuts, etc. \\ | Additional specifications are given for miscellaneous nuts such as hex jam nuts, hex slotted nuts, heavy hex nuts, etc. \\ | ||
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====== Detecting Counterfeit Fasteners ====== | ====== Detecting Counterfeit Fasteners ====== | ||
- | Fasteners with markings identifying them as a specific grade or property class are counterfeit if they don't meet standards established for that class. \\ | + | Fasteners with markings identifying them as a specific grade or property class are counterfeit if they don't meet standards established for that class. ((Machinery's Handbook 27th Edition dated 2004 pg 1509)) \\ |
Counterfeit fasteners may break unexpectedly at smaller loads than expected. \\ | Counterfeit fasteners may break unexpectedly at smaller loads than expected. \\ | ||
Generally, these fasteners are made from the wrong material or they are not properly strengthened during manufacturing. \\ | Generally, these fasteners are made from the wrong material or they are not properly strengthened during manufacturing. \\ |