ASME

818.9
1996 ['--____
P_L_O_W_B_O_LT_S_(I_N_C_H_S_E_R_I_E_S_)_ _ _] PLOW BOLTS

IFI NOTES:

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1. ASME 818.9 ;s a standard developed through the procedures of
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers. 818.9 is under the
jurisdiction of ASME Standards Committee 818 and ;s the direct
responsibility of its Subcommittee 2.

2. Initially published in 1958 and subsequently reaffirmed in 1971 and

1977, this edition includes technical changes initiated in 1995 and
subsequenUy published in 1996.

3. ASME 818.9·1996 is reprinted with the permission of its publisher,

The American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Three Park A venue,
New York, NY 10016-5990, U.S.A.

1. INTRODUCTORY NOTES bolts are given in Appendix A, as supplemen-

tary information, but not forming a part of this
1.1 Scope standard.

1.3 Referenced Standards

1.1.1 This standard covers general and dimen-
sional data for inch series plow bolts recognized
as "American National Standard .~
1.1.2 . The inclusion of dimensional data in this
standard is not intended to imply that all of the
products described are stock production items.
Consumers should consult with suppliers con-
cerning the availability of products.
1.2 Head Types
1.2.1 This standard recommends Table 1, No.
3 square neck, 80 deg round countersunk head
and Table 2, No. 7 reverse key, 60 deg round
countersunk head plow bolts for new designs.
It includes No. 3 square neck, round counter-
sunk repair head; Table 3, No. 4 countersunk,
square repair head; Table 4, No. 6 heavy key,
round countersunk repair head; and No. 7 re-
verse key, round countersunk repair head plow
bolts for service purposes .
(Refer to the complete speCification, see
page N-38.)
1.4 Terminology
For definitions of terms relating to fas-
teners or component features thereof used in
this standard, refer to ASME B18.12, Glossary
of Terms far Mechanical Fasteners, page N-1 .
1.5 Dimensions
All dimensions in this standard are given
in inches, unless otherwise stated.
Dimensioning and tolerancing in this
standard are in accord with ASME Y14.5M . Di-
mensioning and Ta/erancing.
2. GENERAL DATA
2.1 Body Di ameter

1.2. 2 Dimensions of Table 3, No. 4 counter- Bolt body diameters shall not exceed the
sunk square regular head and Table 4 , No. 6 maximum specified in the dimensions of Tables
heavy key, round'countersunk-regularhead plow 1-through 4.

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PLOWBOLTS ( _ _ _ _ _ J'--_~_1!8_::_J
2.1.1 Unless otherwise specified in the order 21 of ASME 61 .3M, Screw Thread Gaging Sys-
by the purchaser, bolts which are not threaded tems for Dimensional Acceptability - Inch and

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full length shall be furnished with full diameter Metric Screw Threads (UN, UNR, UNJ, M and
body within the limits specified in the dimensional MJ), page A-<l3.
tables.
On bolts which are threaded full length, 2.4 Thread Length
the diameter of the unthreaded length under the
head or neck shall not be less than the mini· The thread length is measured from the
mum pitch diameter of the thread . end of the bolt to the last complete (full form)
thread. The minimum thread lengths are speci-
2.1.2 Bolts may be obtained with reduced di- fied in Table 5. Tolerances on threpd length are
ameter body. Where "reduced diameter body" specified in Table 6.
is specified, the body diameter shall be neither
less than the minimum pitch diameter of the 2.5 Points
thread nor greater than the minimum major di-
ameter of the thread. Plow bolts are not ordinarily pointed. If
pointed, the point sha ll be chamfered or rounded
2.2 Length at manufacturer's option from approximately
0.016 in. below the minor diameter of the thread.
2.2.1 The length of a plow bolt is the overall The first full formed thread at major diameter
distance from the end of the bolt to the top of shall be no greater than 2 times the thread pitch
the head. The recommended lengths of plow from the end of the bolt. as determined by the
bolts are given in Table 5. distance the point enters into a cylindrical NOT
GO major diameter ring gage (reference Gage,
2.2.2 Tolerances on length of bolts are speci- ASME 61 .2, page A-<lO.)
fied in the following table:
2.6 Material and Mechanical Properties
Tolerance on Length 2.6.1 Steel. Unless otherwise specified,
NomInal Dia NomlnalOIa NomInal ora chemical and mechanical properties of steel bolts
1/4 thru 318 7/16 and 112 9I16thru l shall conform to Grade A of ASTM A307. Car-
0.250 thru 0.375 0.4375 and 0.500 0.5625 thru 1.000
bon Steel Bolts and Studs, 60,000 psi Tensile
%0.03 % 0.06 %0.12 Strength, page 6-90; or to Grade 1 of SAE J429,
Mechanical and Material Requirements of Ex-
temally Threaded Fasteners, page 8-79.
2.3 Threads Cold-headed steel bolts of non-heat
treated grades shall be stress relieved .
2.3.1 Thread Series and Class. Threads shall
be Unified coarse (UNC or UNRC Series), Class 2.6.2 Oth er Materials. Nonferrous materials
2A, in accordance with ASME B1 .1, Unified Inch are covered in ASTM F468 , Nonferrous Bolts,
Screw Threads (UN and UNR Thread Form). Hex Cap Screws, and Studs for General Use,
page A-33. page 8-158. Corrosion-resistant steels are cov-
ered in ASTM F593, Stainless Steel Bolts, Hex
2.3.2 Thread Gaging . Unless otherwise Cap Screws, and Studs, page 6-148.
specified , dimensional acceptability of screw
threads shall be determined based on System 2.7 Identification Symbols

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2.7.1 Grade Symbols. Each of the products
included in this standard shall be marked in ac-
cordance with the req uirements of the applicable
specification for its material and mechanical
prope rties.
2.7.2 Source Symbols. Each of the products
included in this standard shall be marked to iden-
tify its source (manufacturer or private label dis-
tributor) in accordance with the requirements of
the applica ble specification for its material and
mechanical properties.
2.8 Worrtmanship
Bolts shall be free from surface imper-
fections such as burrs, seams, laps, loose scale,
and other surface irregularities which could af-
fect their serviceability.
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When control of surface discontinuities
is required, the purchaser shall specify conform-
I
ance to ASTM F766/F7BBM, Surface Discon-
tinu#ies of Bolts, Screws, and Studs, Inch and
Metric Series, page 8-190.
2.9 Finish
Unless otherwise specified, plow bolts
shall be fumished with a natural (as processed)
finish, unplated or uncoated.
2.10 Inspection and Quality Assurance
Unless othel"lNise specified , acceptabi l-
ity of bolts shall be determ ined according to
ASME 81 6.16.1, Inspection and Quality Assur-
ance for General Purpose Fasteners, with in-
spection level B for thread acceptability, page
M-5.
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 NO. 3 HEAD PLOW BOLTS (INCH SERIES) ASME
PLOWBOLTS 818.9
(ROUND, COUNTERSUNK, SQUARE NECK) 1996

~~ \~~lJ (if F nears 0)

I 1A
max
'l~i=~Irr-r S (m!n)

m!n
A
:
,'
'
: F (max)
(if F > 0 and with
A=ABS minA
with flat)

B2deg
80deg
sharp I

A
ABSmln 80 to 82 deg
with flat k-=---'--- L (se. Pa". 2.2 ) - -"

Table 1 Dimensions of No. 3 Head Plow Bolts (Round , Countersunk , Square Neck)
0 E A F S B R
FH d Radiu s
Diameter of Diameter of Depth of Square Width of
Full-Size Body Thlck- 0'
Head and Head Square
Nominal o r Basic ness Corn.,..
Bott Diameter 111
Mu Min Mu M',
Sharp
Abs Mln
Wrth
F.t
Mu M" M', M.. ."
Bask::
of
Square
M.. -
REGULAR HEAD
5/1. 0.3125 0.312 0.299 0.605 0.578 0.563 0.025 0269 0.243 0.325 0.313 0.031
3/8 0.3750 0.375 0.360 0.708 0.671 0.656 0.031 0.312 0.281 0.387 0.375 0.047
7/16 0.4375 0.438 0.421 0.826 0.781 0.766 0.036 0.364 0.328 0.450 0 .438 0,047
1/2 0.5000 0.500 0.483 0.945 0.890 0.875 0.042 0.417 0.375 0.515 0 .500 0.047
9f16 Cl! 0.5625 III 0.592 0.544 1.045 1.000 0.969 0.045 0.46 1 0.416 0.578 0.583 0.078
5m 0.6250 0.657 0.606 1.147 1.094 1.063 0.050 0.506 0.456 0.640 0.625 0.078
31. 0.7500 0.782 0 .729 1.303 1.250 1219 0.050 0.541 0.491 0.765 0.750 0.078
7/8 0.8750 0.938 0.853 1.512 1.469 1.406 0.063 0.626 0.563 0.906 0.875 0.094
1 1.0000 1.062 0.976 1.700 1.656 1.594 0.063 0.690 0.627 1.031 1.000 0.094
REPAIR HEAD foOl
5/1. 0.3125 0.312 0299 0.556 0 .531 0.516 0.020 0232 0.2 12 0 .325 0.313 0.031
3/8 0.3750 0.375 0.360 0.659 0.624 0.609 0.025 0272 0.247 0.387 0 .375 0.047
1/16 0.4375 0.438 0.421 0.779 0.734 0.719 0.030 0.324 0.294 0.450 0.438 0.047
1/2 0._ 0.500 0.483 0.898 0.843 1.828 0.035 0.375 0.340 0.515 0.500 0.047
9/16 0.5625 0.592 0 .544 1.002 0.953 0 .922 0.040 0.423 0.383 0.578 0.563 0.078
518 0.6250 0.657 0.606 1.096 1.047 1.016 0.040 0.458 0.418 0.640 0.625 0 .078
31. 0.7500 0.782 0.729 1252 1.203 1.172 0.040 0.493 0 .453 0.765 0.750 0.078
7/8 0 .8750 0.938 0.853 1.465 1.422 1.359 0.050 0.573 0.523 0.906 0.875 0.094
t 1.0000 1.062 0.976 1.653 1.609 1.547 0.050 0.637 0.587 1.031 1.000 0.094
NOTES.
(1) Where speclfylnglhe nominal size In decimals, zeros preceding the decimal and In the fourth decimal place shalt be omitted.
(2) If the method of manufacture permits, it is recommended thal the same radius be maintained on each of all four corners of the
square.
(3) This size Is not recommended.
(4) The letter "R" shalt be shown on top of the repair head, 10 distinguish it from the regutar head boil.
(5) For other notes and additional requirements, refer to the Introductory Notes and General Data, page C-57.
(6) We ights of plow bolts given on page N-33.

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818.9 NO. 7 HEAD PLOW BOLTS (INCH SERIES)
PLOW BOLTS
1996 (ROUND, COUNTERSUNK, REVERSE KEY)

Ttr=~~1~s (mlo)
A
m""
t;: S (max)
Ir s (min) (if F nears 0)
(if F > 0 and with
A =ABSmln A
with flat)

t+-- -IL(s<ee Para. 2 . .2)--~

m=:mI"lbI'
kG
3 d",
Ao.aJI
I
A~
A
min
sharp
62 , ,
A 60 ,+
, '
ASS min
wilhflat 60 to 62 deg
G Slight fillet
permissible
0. 136
0.1 5 1

Table 2 Dimensions of No. 7 Head Plow Bolts (Round • Countersunk • Reverse Key)
0 E A F 5 G
Diameter of
Full-Size Body
Diameter of
Head
Feed
Thickness
Head
Height
K.,
Length
Nominal or Basic
Bolt Diameter "1 Mlo Abs Min
M" Min M" M•• M" Min Min M"
Sharp With Flat
REGULAR HEAD
5116 0.3125 0.312 0.299 0.592 0.578 0.563 0.025 0.233 0208 0.185 0.200
3ffi 0.3750 0.375 0.360 0.661 0.640 0.625 0.031 0.239 0.208 0.167 0.202
71t6 0.4375 0.438 0.421 0.776 0.749 0.734 0.036 0282 0.246 0.227 0.242
1n 0.5000 0.500 0.483 0.892 0.859 0.844 0.042 0.328 0.286 0.267 0.282
9116 (21 0.5625 t>I 0.592 0.544 1.021 0.984 0.969 0.045 0.383 0.388 0.321 0.336
518 0.6250 0.657 0.606 1.12 1 1.078 1.063 0.050 0.414 0.364 0.348 0.363
314 0.7500 0.782 0.729 1.277 1.234 1.219 0.050 0.440 0.390 0.375 0.390
REPAIR HEAD 1'1
5f16 0.3125 0.312 0.299 0.554 0.546 0.531 0.020 0.201 0.181 0.158 0.173
318 0.3750 0.375 0.360 0,623 0.609 0.594 0.025 0.207 0. 182 0.158 0.173
7f16 0.4375 0.438 0.421 0.738 0,7 18 0.703 0,030 0.250 0.220 0.199 0.214
1n 0.5000 0.500 00483 0.853 0.828 0.813 0.035 0.295 0260 0.239 0.254
9f16 0.5625 0.592 0.544 0.984 0.953 0.938 0.040 0.352 0.312 0.293 0.308
518 0.6250 0,657 0.606 1.077 1.046 1.031 0.040 0.378 0.338 0.321 0.336
3/, 0.7500 0.782 0.729 1,234 1.203 1.188 0.040 00404 0.364 0.347 0.362
NOTES:
(1) Where specifying the nominal size in decimals, zeros preceding the decimal and in the fourth decimal place shall be
o mitted.
(2) This size is not recommended.
(3) T he letter "R" shall be shown on top of the repair head, to distinguish it from the regular head boIl.
(4 ) For other notes and additional requirements, refer to the Introductory Notes and General Data, page C-57.
(5) Weights of prow bolts given on page N-33.

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I Table 3 Dimensions of No. 4 Repair Head lll prow Bolts
Rl (Square Head • Countersunk)
0 E A F

NomInal or Basic;
Diame ter of
WIdth of Head
Feed z
Bo lt DIameter III
Fun·Slze Bod y Thlckne.s 0
Ma>< MI, (Bask:) Mln Mu Mu
~

82deg
aOdeg
5116
3i8
0.3125
0.3750
0.312
0.375
0.299
0.360
0.421
"'"'
41,",
0.516
0.641
0.703
0.531
0.656
0.020
0.025 >
Z
7116
112
0.4375
O.SOOO
0.438
0.500 0.438 "'"'
49/64 0.766
0.718
0.781
0.030
0.035 C
9/16 0,5625 0.592 0.544 57... 0.891 0.922 0.040 Z
I--·L (see Para. 2.2),- -0-1
518
3/4
0.6250
0.7500
0 .657
0.782
0.606
0.729
"...
1-5'"'
0,953
1.078
0.984
1.109
0.040
0.040 0
1.297
7/8
1
0.8750
1,0000
0.938
1.062
0.853
0.976
,·17/64
'·29f64
1.266
1,453 1,484
0.040
0.040 -z;oen
~

NOTES:
( 1) The letter "R" shall be shown on top of the repair head, 10 distInguish It from the
om
regular head bolt. :I:~
(2) Where speclfying the nominal size In decimals, zeros preC9ding the decimal
end in the fourth decimal place shall be omitted.
en-
m;o
(3) For other notes and additional requirements, refer to the Introductory Notes
and General Dais, page C-57. ~:I:
mm
Table 4 Dimensions of No. 6 Repair Head ) Plow Bolts
(Round • Countersunk • Heavy Key)
(1

I+---L (see Para. 2.2» - - . j

-
en>
c
"lJ
r
0

Nominal or
Basic Bott
E

Diameter of
Full-Slu Body
A

Olameterof
Head
F

Feed
Th lckn e"
H

Height
o f Head
..,
J

Width
0
:E
DJ
Diameter 1'1)
Mu MI, Minimum
Mu Mu Mu Mu 42deg 0
(Basic) 40deg !:j
3i8
7/16
0.3750
0.4375
0.375
0.436
0.360
0.421
0.706
0.770
0.723
0.765
0.025
0.030
0.266
0.339
0.156
0.172
en
112 0.5000 0.500 0.463 0.636 0.851 0.035 0.402 0.168

NOTES: 0.100 max

(1) The letter "R" shall be shown on lop of the repair head, to distinguish It from the regular
head bolt.
(2) Where specifying the nominal size In decimals, zeros preceding the declmal and In the
fourth decimal place shall be omlned.
-"'»
",-en
"'.,~
(3) For other notes and additional requirements. refer 10 the Introcluctory Noles and Gen- Clu,m
eral Dais, page C-57.
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Table 5 Minimum Th read Lengths of Plow Bolts (20 .025)'" .

Recommended Nominal Bolt Diameter, D
511.

I
Bolt l en gth III 3/4 7/8 1
L 0.3125
3/8
0.375
7116
0.4375
112
o.sOO
iM6 PI
0.5625 PI '"
0.625 0.7S0 0.875
TtoH
1.000
T to H
3/4 0.75 T toH T to H TtoH TtoH Tto H T1D H TtoH
1 1.00 T 1D H Tto H TtoH T to H Tto H T to H Tto H T to H T to H
, · 114 1.25 0.875 T to H TtoH T toH Tto H T toH TtoH Tlo H Tto H
' ·112 1.50 0.875 1.000 TtoH To H H,H T to H Tto H T to H T to H
1-31. 1.75 0.875 1.000 1.125 1.250 TtoH TtoH T to H T to H T to H
2 2.00 0.875 1.000 1.125 1250 1.375 Tk>H H, H Tk>H Tto H
2-1/4 2.25 0.875 1.000 1.125 1250 1.375 1.500 T to H TtoH T to H
2-1Q 250 0.875 1.000 1.125 1250 1.375 1.500 1.750 T <o H T <o H
2-31. 2.75 0.875 1.000 1.125 1.250 1.375 1,500 1.750 2.000 T to H
3 3.00 0.875 1.000 1.125 1250 1.375 1.500 1.750 2.000 2250
3-1/4 3.25 0.875 1.000 1,125 1.250 1.375 1.500 1.750 2.000 2.250
J.l /2 3.50 0.875 1.000 1.125 1250 1.375 1.500 1.750 2.000 22 50
J.3/' 3.75 0.875 1.000 1.125 12 50 1.375 1.500 1.750 2.000 2.250
4 4.00 0.875 1.000 1.125 12 50 1.375 1.500 1.750 2.000 2.250
4-114 4 .25 0.875 1.000 1.125 1250 1.375 1.500 1.750 2.000 2250
4-' 12 ' .50 0.875 1.000 1.125 1250 1.375 1.500 1.750 2.000 2250
4-31. 4.75 0.875 1.000 1.125 12 50 1.375 1.500 1.750 2.000 22 50
5 . 5.00 0.875 1.000 1.125 1.250 1.375 1.500 1.750 2.000 2250
5-1/4 525 0.875 1.000 1.125 1250 1.375 1.500 1.750 2.000 2250
5-1/2 5.50 0.875 1.000 1.125 1250 1.375 1.500 1.750 2.000 2.250
5-3/. 5.75 0.875 1.000 1.125 1.250 1.375 1.500 1.750 2.000 22 50

6.00 0.875 1.000 1.125 1.250 1.375 1.500 1.750 2.000 2250
6
NOTES:
(1) T 10 H means threaded 10 head or square within 2-1/2 full threads.
(2) Short lengths shown above the solid stepped line are not recommended.
(3) This size Is not recommended for regular head bolts.

Table 6 Plus Tolerance on

Thread Length
Tolerance
Nominal Dlllmeter, 0 Plus

5116 0 .3125 0.139

3/8 0.375 O. t 56
7/16 0.4375 0.179
1/2 0.500 0.192

9/16 0.5625 0.208

518 0.625 0227
31' 0.750 0250
7/8 0.875 0.278
1 1.000 0.3 12

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APPENDIX A
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(This Appendix shows the dimensions of Table A 1, No. 4 and Table Al. No. 6 regular head plow bolts as supplementary information and not as part
or this standard. For new designs, It Is recommended that preference be given 10 Table 1, No. 3 or Table 2. No. 7 head plow bolts.)

Table A1 Dimensions of No. 4 Regular Head Plow Bolts

(Square Head, Countersunk)
0 E A F

o"
Olametar of Width of Feed
Nominal or
Basic Bo " Fu ll·Slze Body Head Thlc kn . .. r
Diameter 111

82 deg 5116 0.3125

Mu
0.312
Mi'
0.299
(Basic)
9/16
Min
0.563
Mu
0.578
Mu :lE
0.025
80deg 3/B 0.3750 0.375 0.360 H/16 0.688 0.703 ID
7/16 0.4375 0.438 0.42 1 3/. 0.750 0.765
0.031
0.036 o
112 0.5000 0.500 0.438 13/16 0.81 3 0.828 0.042 !:j
I---l(see Para. 2. 2)-- --l
9"S
518
0.5625
0.6250
0.592
0.657
0.544
0.606
15/16
1
0.969
1.000
0.969
1.031
0.045
0.050
en
3/.
718
0.7500
0.87SO
0.782
0.938
0.729
0.853
1-1/18
1-S/16
1.125
1.313
1.156
1.344
0.050
O.OSO
zC')
1 1.0000 1.062 0.976 1·1/2 1.500 1.53 1 0.050
NOTES.
:I:
(1) Where specifyin g the nominal size In decimals, z eros precedi ng the decimal and en
In the fourth decimal place shaU be omitted. m
(2 ) For other notes and additional req uirements , refer 10 the Introductory Notes and AI
General Oata. pa ge C-57.
m
en
~

Table A2 Dimensions of No. 6 Regular Head Plow Bolts

(Round, Countersunk, Heavy Key) I - -- 'l (see Para. 2.2:1- _ -1
0 E A H J

Nominal or
DIameter of
Full-Size Body
Diameter
ofHu d
Height
of Head
K.,
Width
Basic Bo lt
Dlameter !!1 Minimum
Mu Mi, Mu Mo< Mu
(Basic)
3/B 0.3750 0.375 0.360 0.725 0.740 0.310 0.156
7/16 0.4375 0.438 0.421 0.796 0.811 0.367 0.172
112 O.SOOO 0.500 0.483 0.867 0.882 0.430 0.188
NOTES: 0.100 max
(1) Where specifying the nominal size in decimals, zeros preceding the decimal and
In the fourth decimal place s hall be omitted.
(2) For other notes and additional requirements. refer to the Introductory Notes and
General Data, page C-57.