Some bolts may vary from the standard thread length. Delta of the bolt length.
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Standard bolt length increments. Tolerance on these maximum hole sizes as discussed in 242 and 255. For example a 1316 in. Mm standard thread length mm. 2 38 there are several reasons why you would want to avoid it. 14 34 1 516 78 1 18 38 1 1 14 716 1 18 1 38 12 1 14 1 12 58 1 12 1 34 34 1 34 2 78 2 2 14 1 2 14 2 12 important note. Portland bolt manufactures a325 and a490 heavy hex structural bolts from 12 diameter through 1 12 diameter typically in lengths longer than those which are normally available in the marketplace.
A line is automatically created in the bolt list by taking the first bolt length set on the previous tab and then adds this. This is defined for each rule and it is the length increment for the bolt. Trying to make sense of all the different screw and bolt thread lengths can be a real challengeeven for the most knowledgeable of professionals. Slotted hole for a ¾ in diameter bolt must be treated as a long slotted hole because it exceeds the maximum short slotted hole size 1316 in. Plain finish or hot dip galvanized. While it is possible to manufacture bolts in 18 increments ie.
Bolt diameter standard thread length in bolts 6 inches and shorter bolts longer than 6 inches. We need to add from the bolt table standard the first bolt length for the respective bolt diameter. Bolts longer than 125mm. Depending on the diameter there may be longer lengths available. Steel availability steel round bar used to manufacture bolts is not readily available in 18 increments over 1 12 diameter. Generally speaking bolts over 1 12 in diameter should be designed in 14 increments regardless of grade.
Bolt diameters between 58 and 1 12 come in 18 increments the lengths of small bolts 12 come in 18 increments the lengths of large bolts 12 come in 14 increments. Up to 6 10 maximum depending on diameter available finish. Some bolts may vary from the standard thread length. Note that the rcsc specification in the footnote of table 31 allows a 132 in. Bolts 125mm and shorter.
Gallery of Standard Bolt Length Increments
