BRITISH STANDARD Specification for Parallel screw threads of Whitworth form ‘upc 621.982.0002 BS 84:1956 NO COPYING WITHOUT BST PERMISSION EXCEPT AS PERMITTED BY COPYRIGHT LAW —e——————— We iBS 84:1956 ————————— ————————— Co-operating organizations ‘The Mechanical Engineering Industry Standards Committee. under whose supervision this British Standard was prepared. consists of representatives from the following Government departments and scientific and industrial organizations: Admiralty ‘Air Ministey* ‘Associated Offices’ Technical Committee ‘Auvocintion of Consulting Engineers (ncomporated) British Chemical Plant Manufuturer' Aseociation British Compressed Air Society British Electrical and Allied Ma British Engineers’ Association British Internal Combustion Engine Manufacturers’ Association British Iron and Steel Federation British Railways, The British Transport Comn Central Blectricity Authority and Avea Boards Grown Agenta for Oversea Governments and Administrations DSILR.— Mechanical Engineering Research Laboratory* Engineering Equipment Unere’ Asgociation* Gos Council High Commission of india Inatitute of Mavine Engineers Inatitute of Petroleum Tnatitution of Civil Engineers Inatitution of Gas Engineer Inatitution of Heating and Ventilating Institution of Mechonical Engineers” Inatitution of Mechanical Engineers (Automobile Division) tution of Produetion Engincers* Locomotive and Allied Manufactuiers' Associntion* Misste of Fuel and Power istry of Labour and National Service (Puetory Department) try of Supply* try of Transport and Civil Aviation turers’ Aasociation™ ogineers National Physical Laboratory Radio Industry Couneil® War Office ‘The organizations marked with an asterisk in the above list, together with the following. were directly represented on the Committee entrusted with the ‘This British Standav, having preparation of this standard:— boon approved by the eee Mechanical Engineeving Aicultural Engineers Asoociation eee St ar British Bolt, Nut, Screw and Rivet Federation mittee and endorsed by Ct Thread Serewing Toa! Manufacturer Association the Chairman of the Engineering Divisional Couneil, wae published under the authority of the Engineering Standards Co-oninnting Commitice Gauige and Tool Makers’ Associntion Ground Thread Tap Association eroral Counc on Machine Tool Trades Association stStpucner nse National Atecintion of Marine Engine Builders Scientific Inatrument Manufietarere:Aeocition ©8S1 022000 Society of British Aircraft Conatrictor Society of Motor Manufacturors and Tsadere Ltd First published as BS 81:1918 Telesomunieation Engineering and Manufnetwring Associntion BS 92:1919 endments issued since publication First revision as BS 84 eee d since publicat Gacorporating BS 92) May 1840 Second revision September 1956 Amd.No. | Date Comments ‘The following BSI references relate tothe work on this candavd:— ‘Committee reference MEE/1/12 ‘Draft for comment CTOMEE)S884 ISBN 0 580 32662 4BS 84:1956 Contents Page Co-operating organizations Inside front cover Foreword 1 Scope Hi 2 Nomenclature and definitions 1 3. Form of Whitworth serew threads 1 4 Classes of bolts and nuts 1 5 Standard diameter — pitch series: limits and tolerances 2 6 Plated threads 2 7 Stainless steel bolts 3 8 Selected thread series 3 a) Basic sizes b) Design sizes c) Tolerances 9 Tolerances on effective diameter, pitch and flank angles 4 10 Designation of serew threads of Whitworth form 4 11 Gauges 5 Appendix A Truncated Whitworth form threads with flat crests 34 Appendix B Bases of tolerances and allowances for Whitworth form screw threads 39 Appendix C Tolerances on pitch and angle in relation to tolerance on effective diameter 41 Appendix D Notes on the form of the crests of Whitworth threads. 42 Appendix E 44 Figure 1 jasic form of Whitworth thread 6 Figure 2 — Effective diameter tolerance zones of recommended combinations of classes of bolts and nuts having Whitworth screw threads 7 Figure 3 — Tolerance zones for close class bolt and medium class nut %, in, B.S.W. (20 tpi.) illustrated 8 Figure 4 — Tolerance zones for medium class bolt with allowance and normal class nut. '/, in. B.S.W. (20 t.p.i.) illustrated 9 Figure 5 — Tolerance zones for free class bolt with allowance and normal class nut. '/; in. B.S.W. (20 t.p.i) illustrated 10 Figure 6 — Effective diameter tolerance zones for Whitworth bolts and nuts, unplated or before plating, and after plating (cf. Figure 2) of sizes °/, in, nominal size and smaller 1 Figure 7 — Tolerance zones for truncated Whitworth thread '/, in. B.S.W. (20 t.p.i.) illustrated 36 Figure 8 — Crest forms resulting from different production methods 43 ‘Table 1 — Basic sizes 2 ‘Table 2 — Bolts — Close class 13 ‘Table 3— Nuts — Medium class 14 Table 4 — Bolts — Medium class 15 a) Nominal sizes up to and including , in. 'b) Nominal sizes above 4, in. Table 5 — Nuts — Normal class 16 ‘© BSI 02-2000BS 84:1956 Page Table 6 — Bolts — Free class 7 a) Nominal sizes up to and including */, in, b) Nominal sizes above °/ in. Table 7 — Basic sizes 18 Table 8 — Bolts — Close class 19 Table 9 — Nuts — Medium class 20 Table 10 — Bolts — Medium class 2 a) Nominal sizes up to and including %/, in. b) Nominal sizes above %, in. Table 11 — Nuts — Normal class 22 Table 12 — Bolts — Free class 23, a) Nominal sizes up to and including ‘/, in. b) Nominal sizes above %, in. ‘Table 13 — Preferred diameters and pitches — Fractional sizes 24 ‘Table 13a — Preferred diameters and pitches — Decimal sizes 27 ‘Table 14 — Depths of thread for various pitches 29 ‘Table 15 — Bolts — Medium and free class allowances 31 Table 16 — Bolts — Close class 31 Table 17 — Nuts — Medium class 32, ‘Table 18 — Bolts — Medium class 32 Table 19 — Nuts — Normal class 33 ‘Table 20 — Bolts — Free class 33 ‘Table 21 — Basic data 37 ‘Table 22 — Bolts and nuts — all classes 38 Table 23 — Bolts and nuts — all classes 39 ‘Table 24 — Nuts — Close class 44 ‘Table 25 — Nuts — Close class 45 Table 26 — Nuts — Close class 46 © BSI 02-2000BS 84:1956 Foreword ‘This standard makes reference to the following British Standards: BS 919, Screw gauge limits and tolerances. BS 1157, Tapping drill sizes. BS 1916, Pt. 2. Guide to the selection of fits. BS 2517, Definitions for use in mechanical engineering. This revised British Standard has been prepared, under the authority of the Mechanical Engineering Industry Standards Committee. to supersede BS 84:1940, “Screw threads of Whitworth form”. It applies to threads of Whitworth form used for general engineering purposes and is not intended to apply to special applications such as those requiring interference fits. ‘The standard includes tables of basic sizes, limits and tolerances for British Standard Whitworth (B.S.W.) and British Standard Fine (B.S.F.) screw threads. In addition it now provides a “Selected Thread” series of recommended diameter-pitch combinations for use in applications where the standard coarse (B.S.W) and fine (B.S.F.) pitch series have insufficiently fine pitches. ‘The British Standard Pipe parallel thread series was incorporated in BS 84:1940 asa fine thread series for general engineering purposes, and though this series was not intended for pipe joints it has been extensively used on certain types of pipe fittings, such as unions, compression type connections, etc... where the pressure seal is not made on the threads. This has caused some confusion with the pipe threads specified in BS 21” where the pressure seal is, in fact, made on the threads, It has, therefore, been decided to publish the tables of basic sizes, limits and tolerances for the British Standard Pipe parallel thread series given in BS 84:1940 in a new standard, BS 2779, “Fastening Threads of B.S.P. Sizes,” now in course of preparation. This standard, in addition to BS 21. which is now being revised, will come under the aegis of the Pipe Threads Committee of BSI and these two standards will then include recommended limits and tolerances for all B.S.P. threads whether or not the pressure seal is made upon the threads. ‘The new “Selected Thread” series will, in most eases, be more suitable for use in new designs than the BS Pipe paralle! thread series in cases where an extra fine pitch thread is required, and its use is strongly recommended, In revising this standard, advantage has been taken of the experience gained in the use of BS 84:1940, to modify it to conform to modern thread tolerancing practice. Thus an allowance (minimum clearance) is provided on certain classes of bolts of sizes up to and including */ in. diameter: the recommended associations of classes of bolts and nuts include nuts having larger effective diameter tolerances than the corresponding sizes of bolts. Three classes of tolerance are provided for bolts, the Close, Medium and Free Classes, equivalent to the old Close. Medium and Free Fit bolts. The allowance is provided on bolts in the Medium and Free Classes by reducing the maximum bolt limits below basic size. The purpose of this allowance is to provide for the threads to be plated if necessary. the plating encroaching within the allowance: it also guarantees easy assembly of maximum metal bolts and nuts, thus facilitating the use of torque wrenches. Two classes of tolerance for nuts are recommended. a Medium Class and Normal Class, identical with the old Medium and Free Fit nuts respectively. The old Close Fit (now termed Close Class) nuts, are now regarded as non-preferred but, in view of their usage in the past and for special needs, their limits and tolerances are given in an Appendix to the standard. All screw threads made in accordance with this revised standard will assemble with the corresponding nominal sizes of mating screw threads made to BS 84:1940. "BS 21. "Pipe threads! ‘© BSI 02-2000BS 84:1956 ——————————— {It will be observed that no change has been made in the general three-part formula used as a basis for tolerancing effective diameters, and the formulae used for tolerancing the other thread elements also remain unchanged from those in BS 84:1940: the reason for this is to minimize any changes in the sizes of the gauges used to control the size of the finished work. ‘The table of recommended diameter-pitch combinations for screw threads in the “Selected Thread” series follows very closely the corresponding Table in BS 1580, Unified Serew Threads’. In revising the standard the following amendments issued subsequent to BS 84:1940 have been incorporated in the text, with the exception of that part of the amendments dealing with B.S.P. threads, and Amendments Nos. 1 and 2 have been restricted to lengths of engagement of bolt and nut up to 15 pitches. Amendment No. 1. June 1942, provided simplified tables of tolerances for threads not in the three standard diameter-pitch series (B.S.W.. B.S-F. and B.S.P.). based ona length of engagement of bolt and nut of 10 pitches. but applicable in practice to all reasonable lengths of engagement. Amendment No. 2, April 1943. specified that the tolerances given in the three standard diameter-pitch series should apply to all lengths of engagement. Amendment No. 3, August 1945, provided information about truncated Whitworth form screw threads. Amendment No. 4, December 1949. gave extensions of tables of limits and tolerances for the larger sizes of standard diameter-pitch combinations of Whitworth form. In conclusion it may be asked why the revision of this standard has been ndertaken in view of the standardization of the Unified thrend in BS 1580. The reason is that Whitworth threads will undoubtedly continue to be used for many years, especially on replacements or spare parts. ‘A British Standard does not purport to include all the necessary provisions of a contract. Users of British Standards are responsible for their correct application. Compliance with a British Standard does not of itself confer immunity from legal obligation: Summary of pages ‘This document comprises a front cover, an inside front cover. pages i to iv pages 1 to 47 and a back cover. ‘This standard has been updated (see copyright date) and may have had amendments incorporated. This will be indicated in the amendment table on the inside front cover. ‘© BSI 02-2000BS 84:1956 1 Scope This British Standard relates to parallel screw threads, having the Whitworth form of thread, used for general engineering purposes. It is not intended to apply to threaded pipe joints, screw threads associated with interference fits, such as those on the “metal-ends” of studs and in the corresponding tapped holes, or to screw threads which are subject to high temperature. This standard includes: a) A coarse thread series, the British Standard Whitworth (B.S.W,) Series, from "yin. to 6 in. diameter. b) A fine thread series, the British Standard Fine (B.S.F.) Series, from %/g in. to 4"/ in. diameter. NOTE. The tables ofimits and tolerances in the B.S-F. Series ex rarely used, ©) A supplementary Selected Thread Series from '/ in. diameter upwards. 4) Screw threads of Truncated Whitworth form (Appendix A), Supplementary information is given in Appendix A to Appendix E. 1d up tothe 3 i, size only, since nominal sizes above 3 in. axe 2 Nomenclature and definitions For the nomenclature and definitions of terms used in this standard, see BS 2517, “Definitions for use in Mechanical Engineering”. 3 Form of Whitworth screw thread ‘The basic (and design) form of the Whitworth thread is shown in Figure 1. It is a symmetrical V-thread in which the angle between the flanks, measured in an axial plane. is 55°: one-sixth of the sharp vee is truncated at top and bottom, the thread being rounded equally at crests and roots by circular arcs blending tangentially with the flanks, the theoretical depth of thread being thus 0.640327 times the nominal pitch. ‘The basic thread depths calculated from the above definition are rounded off to the nearest 0.0001 in. 4 Classes of bolts and nuts ‘Three classes of tolerances for bolts and two classes for nuts” are provided as follows: Close class bolts. The close class®) applies to screw threads requiring a fine snug fit, obtainable consistently only by the use of the highest quality production equipment supported by a particularly efficient system of gauging and inspection. It should be used only for special work where refined accuracy of pitch and thread form are particularly required. Medium class bolts and nuts. The medium class applies to the better class of ordinary interchangeable serew threads, Free class bolts. The free class applies to the majority of bolts of ordinary commercial quality. ‘Normal class nuts. The normal class applies to ordinary commercial quality nuts; this class is intended for use with medium or free class bolts. ‘The velative magnitudes and dispositions of the effective diameter tolerance zones" for the recommended combinations of classes are shown in Figure 2. It will be noted that the lower limit of the nut is always basic size. No allowance is provided for close class bolts, but for medium and free class bolts an allowance is provided between the lower limit for the nut (basic size) and the upper limit for the bolt on sizes %, in. nominal diameter and below. The allowance amounts to 0.3 X medium class bolt effective diameter tolerance for nominal sizes of 9 in. down to" in. ‘The allowance for nominal sizes less than "7 in. is the same as that for the ', in. size Since it is more difficult to control the threading of nuts than bolts the recommended classes of nuts to be associated with close and medium class bolts have effective diameter tolerances 60 per cent greater than those of the associated bolts. 2)-The terms “bolts” and “ute” are weed in a general sense to designate external and internal threads respectively. ® Limite and tolerances for elose nute are given in Appendix E. 4 For the bases of the tolerances and allowances see Appendix B. © BSI 02.2000BS 84:1956 ————————— ‘The choice of fit for a particular puxpose rests with the designer. A close class bolt would usually be assembled with a medium class nut. and a medium or free class bolt with a normal class nut, but in special circumstances different combinations of classes may be specified for mating bolts and nuts if desired. Information about plating, as applied to the various classes of bolts and nuts, is given in Clause 6. 5 Standard diameter — pitch series: Limits and tolerances The basic sizes for the B.S.W. and B.S.F. series are given in Table 1 and Table 7 respectively. mits and tolerances for the major, effective and minor diameters for the various classes are given in Table 2 to Table 6 for the B.S.W. series and in Table 8 to Table 12 for the B.S.F. series. Limits and tolerances for close class nuts in the B.S.W. and B.S.F. series are given in Appendix E. In these tables. the effective diameter tolerances, which are intended to include the diametral effects of pitch and angle error (see Appendix C), have been calculated from the general formula (see page 40) taking the length of engagement as being equal to the nominal diameter of the thread. In order to reduce to a minimum the number of NOT GO gauges required. the tolerances for the B.S.W. and B.S.F. series of threads, although calculated for the lengths of engagement just quoted may. however. be regarded as applicable to lengths of engagement up to fifteen pitches. The tolerances quoted for the major and minor diameters of threads belonging to the B.S.W. and B.S.F. series may be accepted for any length of engagement. Following existing practice. no tolerance is specified for the major diameters of the nuts, but only a minimum size, which is the same as the basic major diameter. The major diameters of nuts will be controlled in practice by the major diameters of the taps or other screwing tools used to cut the threads. Figure 3. Figure 4 and Figure 5 show, for the three recommended combinations of classes respectively, the relationship existing between the diametral tolerances for a / in. B.S.W. bolt and nut. It will be noted that the nut minor diameter tolerances are such as to permit a tapping drill of ample size to be used, thus preventing binding at the root of the tap during the tapping operation. If full advantage is taken of the generous nut minor diameter tolerances, the erests of the nut threads will be flat. In special cases, though. where thin nuts are used, it may be desirable not to take full advantage of the tolerance on minor diameter. It will also be noted that the bolt major diameter tolerances are such as to permit crests which are not perfectly radiused (see Appendix D). Formulae for calculating the tolerances for major, effective and minor diameters are given in Appendix B. 6 Plated threads The following recommendations refer to the limits for screw threads which are plated with metals such as cadmium, nickel, tin or zinc. where the usual thickness of plating is of the order of 0.0002 in.; they do not apply to heavily plated threads ‘Taking as a basis Figure 2, which shows the effective diameter tolerance zones for bolts and nuts of the various classes supplied unplated, Figure 6 shows in addition the corresponding recommended tolerance zones for bolts and nuts of nominal sizes */, in. and below before and after plating. Itwill be noted for these sizes that plating is accommodated within the allowance in the case of the medium and free class bolts, and by adjustment of the bolt tolerance zone in the case of the close class bolts. The interpretation of Figure 6 is as follows:— {) Both free and medium class bolts are suitable for plating, The finished size of the serew threads after plating shall not exceed the basic size. ii) Should it be necessary to plate close class bolts. again the finished size of the threads o/ter plating shall not exceed the basic size. In order to avoid any undue restriction of the tolerance for serewing, the sizes of close class bolts before plating may be smaller than the lower limits specified in Table 2 and Table 8 by an amount not greater than 0.001 in. iif) The sizes of finished medium class and normal class mts, whether plated or not, shall not fall below the lower limits specified in the appropriate tables of limits and tolerances. iv) Since the plating of medium class nuts may necessitate a reduction in the manufacturing tolerances inorder that, after plating. they comply with the specified lower limits, it is strongly recommended that plated normal class nuts be used instead of medium class where plating is a requirement. (© BSI 02-2000BS 84:1956 Bolts and nuts of nominal sizes above */ in., whether plated or not, shall comply with the limiting sizes specified in the appropriate tables with the following exception. In order to avoid any undue restriction of the tolerance for screwing, the sizes of close class bolts before plating may be smaller than the lower limits specified in the tables by an amount not greater than 0.001 in. Where it is known that nuts will be plated, care should be taken that the nuts are made with minimum sizes slightly greater than basic size in order to effect satisfactory assembly after plating. Similarly, ‘medium and free class bolts of nominal sizes above %, in. diameter, which are required to be plated. should be made with maximum sizes slightly less than basic size. ‘The above remarks apply not only to the tolerance zones for effective diameter, but equally to the tolerance zones for the major and minor diameters of plated threads. The limiting sizes of medium and free class B.S.W. and B.S.F. bolt threads before and after plating are indicated in Table 4, Table 6, Table 10 and Table 12 respectively, Recommendations on the gauging of plated screw threads are given in an Appendix to BS 919, “Screw gauge limits and tolerances”. 7 Stainless steel bolts Owing to the tendency for close-fitting bolts and nuts of stainless steel to seize when tightened together. it is recommended that stainless steel bolts of nominal sizes, in. and below should not be made toclose class limits but rather to medium or free class limits for unplated bolts. It is recommended that stainless steel bolts of nominal sizes above */ in, shall have maximum and minimum limits which are 0.001 in. smaller than the values obtained from the tables, 8 Selected thread series Recommended diameter-pitch combinations for the applications of threads of Whitworth form. fer which. the B.S.W. and B.S.F. diameter-pitch series are unsuitable, are given in Table 13 and Table 134. ‘Two tables of preferred diameters and associated pitches are included to meet the needs of different sections of industry, some preferring to use common fractions and others decimals. Table 13 lists the fractional, and Table 13A the decimal series. It will be noted that both tables contain, above 1" in. diameter, the same '/, in. and "in. steps, the difference between the two tables being that in the decimal series the intermediate ' in. steps have been replaced by steps to the nearest "Vig in, dimension, This enables the same diameters to be used as are recommended in BS 1916-2” a) Basic sizes. The basic effective and minor diameters may be determined by subtracting from the basic ‘major diameter the basic depth of thread and twice the basic depth of thread respectively (Columns 8 and 4. Table 14). ) Design sizes. i) Nuts. The design sizes of the major. effective and minor diameters for all classes are the same as the corresponding basic sizes. ii) Bolts. ‘A. Close class. The design sizes are the same as the basic sizes. B, Medium and free classes. Basie major diameters of), in. and below. The design sizes are obtained from the basic sizes by subtracting the appropriate allowance given in Table 15. Basie major diameters above "/, in. The design sizes are the same as the basic sizes. ©) Tolerances. The tolerances on Whitworth Selected Threads for bolts and nuts of nominal sizes up to 20 in. are obtained from Table 16 to Table 20 inclusive. For nominal diameters above 20 in. the tolerances should be calculated from the data and formulae in Appendix B. The effective diameter tolerances have been calculated from the general formula given in Appendix B, assuming a length of engagement of the mating threads equal to ten times the pitch. The tolerances 80 obtained may be regarded as satisfactory for all normal lengths of engagement, say five to fifteen pitches. For exceptional lengths of engagement, ifthese tolerances are found to be unsuitable, the effective diameter tolerance should be caleulated from the basic formula in Appendix B, giving L, its actual value © BS 1916-2, “Guide othe selection of fits. ‘©BS1 02-2000BS 8. 956 No tolerance is specified for the major diameter of the nut thread, as it is considered that this dimension will be controlled adequately by the crests of the taps or other cutting tools used to produce the threads. All diametral tolerances on screw threads are applied unilaterally from the appropriate design size of the dimension, “minus” for a bolt and “plus” for a nut. Examples illustrating the use of Table 14 to Table 20 when determining limits and tolerances of Whitworth Selected Screw Threads are given following Table 14. Exceptional design requirements may, at times, necessitate the use of a screw thread of Whitworth form but having a diameter-pitch combination differing from those recommended in Table 13 and Table 13A and the relevant notes. It is recommended in such cases that the number of threads per inch should be chosen from the following series. 40 36 32 28 26 24 20 18 16 14 12 11 1086 4 threads per inch ‘The numbers of threads per inch in heavy type are to be regarded as preferred. ‘The design sizes and tolerances for such threads should be derived as stated for threads in the Selected ‘Thread series. 9 Tolerances on effective diameter, pitch and flank angles Errors in the pitch and flank angles of a thread virtually increase the effective diameter of a bolt and decrease the effective diameter ofa nut. The minimum metal limits stated in the tables apply to the simple effective diameter (as measured along the pitch line of the thread) and the maximum metal limits apply to the effective diameter as virtually increased (for bolts) or decreased (for nuts) by the diametral equivalents of any errors present in the flank angles and in the pitch over the length of engagement (see Appendix C). 10 Designation of screw threads of Whitworth form Its recommended that the following system should be adopted on drawings and related! documents for designating the screw threads covered by the present standard. Designation British Standard Whitworth series B.S.W. British Standard Fine series BS ‘The basic major diameter of the thread and the number of threads per inch should be added to the designation, If the thread is left-hand the symbol “LH” should follow the designation, Examples: 44 in. — 20 B.S.W. Yyin. — 16 B.SF.. LH For screw threads of the selected diameters and pitches given in Table 13 and Table 13A. the basic major diameter and number of threads per inch should be stated, followed by the symbol “Whit. S”. Example: 1 in. — 20 Whit. 8. Screw threads of Whitworth form but not having the selected diameter-pitch combinations given in ‘Table 13 and Table 13A should be designated as given below: Example: 0.67 in. — 20 Whit. Where it is desired to designate the class of thread tolerance, one of the four terms “close”, “medium”, “free” or “normal” should be added in brackets, together with the word "bolt” or “aut” as appropriate. Examples: 4, in, — 20 B.S.W. (close) bolt. Lin, — 20 Whit. 8. (free) bolt, 1% in. — 8 B.S.F. (normal) nut. {eis recommended that multiple-start Whitworth form ehreads should be designated as in the following example:— 2in. 2 start, 0.2 in, lead, 0.1 in. pitch, Whit. 4 © BSI 02.2000BS 8. 956 11 Gauges It is recommended that the gauging system to be employed for checking screw threads of Whitworth form between the limits laid down in this standard should be that given in BS 919, “Screw gauge limits and tolerances’ Unless otherwise stated GO ring or calliper gauges for medium or free class bolts of nominal sizes ¥, in. and below will be supplied made to the limits for unplated bolts. ‘© 1s! 02-2000BS 84:1956 wow 4 6ZELEL-O= 4 9 4 780091-0= wad JOMIYM JO WHAOy 91S — | uN 4 12c0¥9-0=HE=4 4 169096-0=H « ———+}+-z}0+] © BST 02.2000BS 84:1956 ‘spwoayy maa9s promaiyM Suyawy sane 104 Jo KasKULD Jo SUONUTIquIOD PapuaLRUODAS Jo SouOZ 99ULI9{O} AOLIUEVIP CANINA nay 209 wrung 43 93eyusar0d w gv possadxa va rayyo ayn pus sn 99 se UKOYE $1104 SSV19 33au4 ssv1> WNIG3aW SSV12 3S019 » 3oNvNOTW 30NYMOTIY wa0NN ONY VION! viani Fuan0 Go W3NN ONY VION! F oh va i Eu3H0 a NE a oi NG t SSS Lp a, | a WY ow TE eats nate SSV13 IWWYON SSV1D TWWYON ssv1> WnIdaW SLOAN © BSI 02-2000BS 84:1956 MAX. MINOR DIA. OF NUT BASIC_MINOR_DIA ‘MIN. MINOR DIA OF NUT MAX. MINOR DIA. OF BOLT MIN. MINOR DIA. OF BOLT NUT MAX. EFF. OIA. OF BOLT BASIC EFF. DIA. MIN. EFF, OIA. OF NUT MAX. EFF. OIA. OF NUT BOLT (cose cuass) DIA. OF BOLT BASIC_MAJOR DIA. MIN. MAJOR DIA. OF NUT es for close class bolt and medium class nut '/, in. B.S.W. (20 t.p.i.) Figure 3 — Tolerance x illustrated ‘© BS! 02-2000BS 84:1956 MAX. MINOR DIA.OF NUT : BASIC_MINOR DIA i MIN. MINOR DIA. OF NUT MAX. MINOR DIA. OF BOLT | MIN. MINOR DIA.OF BOLT i NUT (woamaL cusss) i wi? | [ QMINEFF. DtA.OF BOLT_ oe iH a i FF DIA.OF BOLT ha BASIC EFF. DIA, MIN. EFF. BIA.OF RUT SL omen wR BOLT (weowwcuass) i yee | \ MIN. MAJOR i; OIA.OF BOLT NOTE The maxinusn bolt dimensions refer to unplatedbolta only. Figure 4 — Tolerance zones for medium class bolt with allowance and normal class nut. '/, in. B.S.W, (20 t.p.i.) illustrated ‘© BSI 02.2000BS 84:1956 ——— MAX. MINOR _DIA.OF NUT BASIC_MINOR DIA MIN. MINOR DIA OF NUT MAX.MINOR DIA.OF BOLT IN. MINOR DIA.OF BOLT ‘MIN. EFF. DIA.OF NUT MAX, EFF. DIA.OF NUT BOLT (ree cuss) NOTE The maximum bolt dimensions refer to unplated bolts only, Figure 5 — Tolerance zones for free class bolt with allowance and normal elass nut. "in. BSW. (20 tp.i,) illustrated 10 © BSI 02-2000000¢-20 1s 0 iad NUTS MEDIUM CLASS UNPLATED OR NORMAL CLASS UNPLATED OR AFTER PLATING f NORMAL CLASS UNPLATED OR AFTER PLATING § ANTE PLATING ¢ Es —" ee 150 1so esc 0 ; re ertttive om _'f i 1 f ; Saas of 7 oP eco \ ts08 gest SS 8 S TWN PRIOR TO AFTER PLATING AFTES INN PLATING OMLY BeromniPiUNe pacar K St OR IF SUPPLIED BEFORE PLATING PLATING une are Bere SETS UnpcareD REDUCTION FoR BEATING 0-001 IN ALLOWANCE & actowance & MEDIUM CLASS FREE CLASS CLOSE CLASS BOLTS Sra Clever NOTE 1 Bolt Medium Class effective diameter talera & See Clouse shown ae 100 unit, HAnpronmate depending on thickness of plating NOTE2 See Appendix I for Chine Class nute for special needs Figure 6 — Effective diameter tolerance zones for Whitworth bolts and nuts, unplated or before plating, and after plating (cf. Figure 2) of sizes “/, in, nominal size and smaller 68 SA 9961:BS 84:1956 ——————— ee Coarse thread series, B.S.W. Table 1 — Basic sizes 7 z 7 7 5 @ 7 ¥ Namber of 5 Gross sectional , Depth of | Major | Effective | Minor thrends per | Pitch i : Minor. | area at bottom of it thread | diameter | diameter | di ey me im cs coy tm is car ge 40 0.02500 0.1250 9.0068 he 34 foster 0.1878 oorst a 20 0.03000, 0.2500 re 0.05556 Eh o.06280 ie loons My B 0.08933 0.4466 he aR 0.08333, 0.5091 oh u 0.09001 0.5668, ng 9.0909 e.c203 0.2562 " 6.10000 e860 0.3030 " oun 0.8039 0.218 1 0.12500 0.5542 M% 01288 8.5869 Mm ones — [ooas o.s942 We oseer — | o.t067 1.3000 we 20000 |os1281 17330 2 jo2z222 — fo.ises 2.0000 23110 2, 025000 Jo.r601 2.2800 2.0800 a 023000 foster 25000 23390 co ozss71 —fo.iss0 2.7500 2.5670 3 o2ss71 [0.1830 3.0000 2.8170 Sue sor fo.is70 3.2500 0530 3% ‘30769 © fo.i970 3.3000 3.3030 ae oaasss — fo2isa 3.7500 3.9366 8.6740 4 oss [0.3134 0000 S866 10.0300, 4, oars [0.2227 4.5000 12:8100 5 36364 16.1500 By, o.38005 19/7300 6 0.40000 23,6500 To be dispensed with wherever possible. ® Dimensionally the % in.» 40 ¢p..thtead belongs more appropriately to the B.S.F. sevie, but it has for so long been associated with the B.S.W. series that itis now included herein, 12 © BS! 02-2000‘Table 2 — Bolts — Close class Limits and Tolerances 7 2 3 4 3 6 7 8 3 10 Noninat | Member of Major diameter Effective diameter ter ise i. Max | Tot | Min | Max | Tot | Min. | Max | Tot ye tao 0.1250 | 0.0035 }o.1090 |oo19 Joos |B 0.1875 |0.b0Ks o:te08 0.0023 J 0.1585 ” 20 0.2500 [0.0018 jo2is0 o.oo Jo-2iss 18 03125 |o.0052 0.2769 ogra 6 03750 [0.0085 013350 0'3320 “4 0375 }0.0058 0.3918 0.3886 2 0.5000 | 0.0063 0.3406 oss 2 0.3025 | 0.0063 0.3091 0.3035 n 0.6250 [0.0067 0.5668 055631 a ‘oge7s |o.0068 0.6293 0.6256 10 07300 | 0.00% .0860 0.6820 9 08750 | 0.0076 0.3039 0.7996 4 1.0000 |o.0080 {0.9920 0.9200 0.9155 1% 1250 Joooss |.tr61 | 0335, 10287 ™ T2500 fooos7 [rans |1.1585 C136 vA 6 1.5000 |o.o09s |1.s906 | 1.9939, 1.3880 , 3 133500, foco12 | 17398 | ean Neie2 2 45 20000 [o.o1os |r9802 | 18577 8816 2 4 22500 |oorrs |22380 | 2.0809 2.0835 3 ‘a 2500 [Ootte 2'3390 23333 7, 35. 27300 {0.0123 2.3670 2'5600 3 a5. 3.0000 |.0125 2.8170 2.8098 oon sue 335 32500 [0.0130 3.0330 50436 oss au 325 33000 joorsz 3.3030 3.2955 oss ay" 3 3.7500 |o.o1s6 3.28 ooisa 4 3 0000 [0.0138 7786 0183 2, 2875 3000 o.o1a3, 44.3680 ois) 5 s.o000 | oo1ss 4758 loots Bu, Beas, 8.5000 | 0.0183 B3a70 oot 6 25 6.0000 _}0.0158 5.7345 oor * Tobe dispensed with wherever possible ‘© BSi 02-2000 13BS 84:1956 —————————————— Table 3— Nuts — Medium class Limits and Tolerances H 2 3 7 5 @ 7 3 2 Namber of er Minor diameter Nominal | curends per ineh Max. Tol. Max. Tol. Min. arne Joo ooo —_Jo.ioz —Jo.0g | ooga0 igi [0.0083 foLteas — foisiy Joong folngar 2219 |oooso forse —fozosy foam Jasco oz —fooorr —oxrse —azsor —foorsr fours tans [eos |osdso [03d Boiss | 0.3850 3966 |ooois fos fossz = fours —_jo.sier ossie —_|o.oos2 —oasse atic aos —foagae oaise — fotonss — [a0on— foctzoe —fo'baar [tna oss fonss —osess —|ossse —onas2 | o's086 josas: —[o.ooss —|ongzes —foso6s —foorse —fosai x fosszo — fo.oneo —foissso—fo.saso—|oinsto. | a.sa20, x fosios — ooo: Jogos» —jors20—folnzoz a ra28, 1 ages — Jo.ooag Jaga Joarz0 —fo.ossn asso hy ‘ior focoure —|fttsss—[eaite © [B's58—fbtao um Ties) ooors —ficises = fi'to2s —ocoass | 0670 Me 14013 |o.080 13289 1.2966 i Kos0s | 0085 15403 138 2 8633 fo.ooot 17368 urs 2h 30095 | 0.0096 1.9868 Ey 23400 [0100 22308 * sis low: Jasco | aaa 3 zsxe fos — | 2arv0 Sue aos) [oom | 0530, a asia [oom |:3030 ae 1 fous — | ssaa% i srost oot | 37806 M 2209 fonias 5 B 0.0131 bn 2 s2e08 [ocular ‘ 2 57380 fooisi "Tobe dispensed with wherever possible uu © BSI 02.2000BS 84:1956 —— eee ‘Table 4 — Bolts — Medium class Limits and Tolerances TT? [*p+ pepe ee fe pa pe fw pa Sea Effective diameter Minor diameter Bi ‘After | Unplated or before | After | lated or before | After 255 plating| plating plating plating aa Max. {Max| Tol | Min | Max | Max | Tol. | Min | Max. | 40 0 1103 1.0029 [0,019 |o.1090 Joos Jo.o0s: Jo.oes7 |o.o9s0 4 01608 {8.0035 [0.1801 Jo.t6os "320 [0.0076 fo.t2s3 jotsss 20 loner (0.0030 |0.2129 |o.2160 [o.148 Jo.onss |o.tzes fo.teco fae fu lo s048 ooo Jazz o27eo [02100 Joos jo2s11 Jo 2a12 pe [ie loses 0045 {0.5201 |o's350 013936 [0.0055 oaai1 [a 00 me | 0.4285 0.0048 [0.3885 Joys oss jooir foass loader ag o 4001 1.0052 |o.s399 Jo.sios |oa017 Joor0 |o.sa07 Jo.oa2 Pee fe 038 0035 |o.so22 losoor |olssai [aout joltss0 Josssr Me fit ster Jooass J0.s505 |o.s6ss [0.3069 Jo.oins |ososs [o.soee ne ut lo sess fo.oaas fo oz lo.o0s8 Joszis joszas Jossos foons lassie loszs a a2 [Ooope [0390 Jo.o0e0 [ore |oceoo joezoz |O.orzs jasors [asso b) Nominal sizes above ¥ in. 1 z 3 7 5 @ 7 3 2 7 [4 Major diameter Effeetive diamever Minor diameter Nominal ee Mex] To | min, | max, | tot | mim | Mex | To. | Min ls joszso —_{o.oos7 loses fo.ooss Jo.z075 ors is Toon [8.03 a8200 Jo.doss o.st39 oi fr 11350 fara 10335 [ocoore [0263 0198 i 12500 Joos 1.1585 ooze f1asi: 0.0150 8 15000 footer 3383 focoaso 1853 oou2 s 17500 fois e219 foconse fi.o133 001 2 fxs 2.9000 ors 1.9577 |o.ooo: |1.s1s6 ey, | fe3500 lois soso [o‘ooue |c0008 as 2000 {o.0130 25399 fo.o1o0 |2'3200 lm, [as fezson—Joonsr es70 fo.oios Jasse S135 |s'0000 Jaret erro Joos 28052 o0a13 swe fs2s— fs'2500 Jocoist fs0530 foots |xosto av, |a25 — |.go0 — foorzo 3030 foorrs |a2016 es 500 olor fxtser [35360 fais |siszi8 ss 0000 oorzs |xase2 fase fo.zt [artis liv, J 3000 Joorss lnerra focorss |a2047 lo.o2s4 se 0000 |o.oise liior2 fooist [17a 358 5%, 5.5000 |o.oiss ls2scr focorss |szaz4 aco 6 0000 _|o.o2ns s7a30 fort {s:za08 0268 "To be dispensed sith wherever possible. 15BS 84:1956 —————————————— Table 5 — Nuts — Normal class Limits and Tolerances 7 3 < ® é 7 3 2 ina | Number of Eifective diameter Nominal | threads per ae Mins Max Tol Min. Max ys 1 1.0013 0.1000 |o.1020 0930 h a Soo oto fo.ta4 oi u 20 0.0058 foiso — fo.z0s0 01860 se 8 003 |ozrs9 | o.asos 24s * 6 3760 Goo = |03a50 fost 0.2060 he 4 ogi coors Josois oan oso) » 0.5000 goo — osase §—Joatgo 3992 he 03025 too — osont strat B.is97 ® 0.6250 o.o084 — Jo.secs ——_Jo-sass 0.5086 tne fa 0.6875 06 Jaszss 0.5969 losin x 10 o-7500, 0000 foussco 0.8400 0.20 % ° joss —fosiss —fo.o0ss§—fo.suss ——_fozs20 0-728 1 8 1.0900 — Jo.sgoz —Jo.oroz | o.o200 0.8400 1% i tigso—|ou = focoie? | Noss 03% ™, 7 1250 ftés6 = oor == fiisas | a.toas 10670 ™ § 1900 Jr.4oss —Joorz0 —f.ags | aug 1.2366 a 5 1is0 [638 Joona ficoaig | an 13838 2 as 20000 fasta = foonse | 87 17668 Lass Pn 4 22500 |z1013 loos | 2.0800 |r. 988 1.9208 2 i 35000 |35a8 foots | 3 8300 | 38a Zio a 3s 27500 |2sse7 = |oois7 25070 24am 23810 3 35, goo aes — foorsr | 2170 ane 335 |S2800 | S0687—/o.oie7 | 5.0880 se 325 [3500 | ss201 four: [3.3030 ee 3 3.7500 t 3 $0000 2815/8000, 5 273, {5.0000 By, 2625/8000 6 25 6.0000 Tobe dispensed with wherever po 16 ‘© BSI 02-2000BS 84:1956 Table 6 — Bolts — Free class Limits and Tolerances a) Nominal sizes up to and including ¥/, in. aE 3 ele>? Lele be pepe pe pw Soe Lo Malor diameter Effective diameter” | Minor diameter EEE [Goptatedorbefore [After | Vapinted or before | After | Cnplaed or before BE § plating plating plating plating, lating, 278 ie [ itn, | Moa. [ox] ot [ai] Max [Max] Tok | Min ye | jonas nize a1 01025 |o.1099 lass loans looses lo 990 ie las 1863 0.1701 i596 Jo-isas |o.teos [0.1329 o.oons fo.taas |oia41 bo foziss b.2i08 Dias loztio Josten oasis Jones [ozs (0 tes0 13 ogni gos o2i80 02699 lo 2zea Ja24e0 loot la 2209 lo 24:3 1 B3He dees Jo3ts8 [03588 83888 |03ke0 828 [obits lozets (a aas0 Mt jo360 fo.1260 Jo.3903 (0.890 Joana [oasis |o.0126 |0.s320 lo.sae1 RB jo.4985 }0.4879 (0.445) }0.4374 0.4466 |0.3917 |0.0135 |0.3782 [0.3932 Bo 38e8 03800 a8 efaos fOsaer [83h (ani jataes (0 Sa3e th [peess sis soot 13607 [osies [seo Joist [ose [asoss ose osras josss lasts 8129 locas lossos loos lossus fosrus S883 0 558 [OsSo0 (adaie e832 [ease ais [O85 [O$335 b) Nominal sizes above */, in. 1 z 3 4 3 é = ee acon amet Number Major diameter Erfective diameter Minor diameter Nominal] » of size [threads | yiax, | tot. | atin, | Max | ToL | tin. ToL | stim, per i 9 looi29 8039 o.z328 3 oats i320 o:8300 a Joos, 10335, o.o420 ; o.ois9 1.0670 6 octet 2866 5 oir 14938 a5 ose uss7z fooiss [1.8140 1.6923 H ooio4 og99 Joos facets 18051 ‘ 0.0199, 2.1798 2.1519 a5 o.0210 2.3840 2.3576 38 O24 28540 ava faa 0.0228 2560 lay, fas o.0227 2.1060 |o.oa82 }a.ov78 ef 0.0238 fsazs2 [0.0203 |3 2090 i H 0.0239 s'5732 —_ fo.nase |a.5136 a, fers o.ozse 110516 Joao: |4.0239 se fet D038 3ai8 [oats [4028 sv, (eas loozer 0.0328 {39704 6 2s jo.02rs, o.oa3e [5.4539 * To be dinpensod with wherever possible, © BSI 02-2000 17BS 84:1956 ————— ————— Fine thread series, B.S.F. ‘Table 7 — Basic sizes 7 z a ‘ 5 = 7 3 Cron Number of ‘ : : Depthor | maior | Ettective scctionalaren Nominal see | cheads per | Pitch thread | diameter | diameter at bottom of inel thread a2 0.1635 38 Pil ; 851958 ES 9.03806 3300 folz95i 26 o.ongae ozs doses 2 8st oars |e. 20 6.05000 30 [oso 1 0.0356 joss |oaoro ib 8.0250 3000/3600 6 09280 ° 03228 “ ooris aszm —— fosas i Oona ass [hs @ 9393 7500 [o.a6s u 4.99091, oso Josies 0.4520 0 0000 ooo | 8360 S358 2 1.1350 1.0539 3 13500 189 8 13i80 12950 1, 8 1.3900 14200 1" 8 1.6250 450 ™ 13500 tes 2 3 2.0900 1.9085 By, 6 23300 |S 2 5 soo | 2.033 ”, 6 zis00 | 2.6199 5 dome | Beno ¥ 3 33500 [aaa a 43 aso0 — |assiz | n.zuse 8.1200 ah 45, (500 3.6077 34654 9.4320 a a3 too [3577 ans 10.8400 % ‘ orto aasoe faves azo | 12 1300 NOTE I is recommended that for larger diameters in this wriee four threads per inch Be used. To be dispensed with wherever possible The une of 2 B.A. threads is recommended in place of" in. BS.F. 18 © BSI 02.2000BS 84:1956 Table 8 — Bolts — Close class Limits and Tolerances Hi z a a 5 e 7 = a eC Comber | Major diameter ifective diameter Minor diamater or varents | ates, | ton | atin, [ates | ton [ania | ate, ] to | atin, yee ar Joxzs Joo o.tsss ae 7 (tee foes nas mies Faas Jaoois — Jo.asss az 2p ome Joooss aazae ue) | fons fois [oder ot [20 Faso Joost fase 04375 Joo0ss Jo.saz0 | o.1019 3000 fo.ooss fo.asa | 0°s600 625 Joona oss6s 0.5225 0.0250 [0.0063 o.s793 seas [0.006 ons 0.0068 0.6966 o.0072 o.sics 8.0076 0.9360 0.0079 1.0539 3 8.008! cites iavso {0.0085 12050 1.5000} 0.0087 1200 ‘250 | 0.0086 5480 17500 {0.0093 16585 ‘20000 | 0.0003, 1.9085 1.9027 23500 | 0.0102 21433 2372 25000 |o.o10s 23933 23870 27500 [0.0106 2.6433 216308 30000 jo.ris 28719 2.8650 To be diapensed with wherever possible The use of 2 B.A. threads i vecoinmended in place of yin. BS.P. © BS1 02-2000 19BS 84:1956 Table 9— Nuts — Medium class Limits and Tolerances 7 2 3 4 . 6 7 @ ® Major : 3 ‘Number of Eifective diameter nor diameter Nominal | Arendener | aiameter a Min. Max. Tol Min. Max. Tel Mie, age 32 oss 0033 0.1675 o.0102 7” Es O88 03s [031959 sont ° 26 0°2500 ooos; — |o225s oou7 Ste! Pa 02812 0.0039 cour ue 2 o5n35 Sout Sordi af 20 03760 o.o0u4 oor70 a 8 0.4375 0.0047 0181 bs 18 5000 50080 D193 he 16 0.5628, 0.0052 0.0198 4, 4 06350 0051 Jastos 021g he Mw [0.6875 0.0036 0.6418 0.0213 % 2B 0.7500 0059 Jossoas 00237 h n 0.8750 002 Josie i 10 00 Booes — |. ™% 3 250 10069 | Losaa a, 3 12500 fooore | ares we 8 3780 oo07s | 12950 us, 8 1.5000 0077 | 1.4200 we 8 19280 Sor | sa50 my 7 17500 00s | 1654s 2 z 2.9000 0.0087 | 1.0085 by, é 22800 8.0002 2 5 25000 0055 J2.a933 2% 6 27500 0.0008 | 2.6135 5 8 0000, Sores |38n9 Tobe dispensed with wherever possible The use af 2 B.A thiads ie recommended in place afin. B 20 © B51 02-2000BS 84:1956 ——— eee ‘Table 10 — Bolts — Medium class Limits and Tolerances a) Nominal sizes up to and including %, in. 1 > [*[*[*] ape Pepe pepe pa bese Major diameter Effective diameter Minor diameter Sy | E32 | Wuptared or before | After | Unplated or before Unplated or before | Gk vee | pig) Ue ining 2 | #84 [ater [ton [iim | Max [Max] Tol | Min | Max. [Max] Tol | Mim in T= fm fm tm fm fw fw | m |e |] me | pea 32 6.1864 |0.0051 | 0.1813 0.1875 |0.1663 | 0.0033 |0.1682 [0.1673 |.1464 | 0.0068 | 0.1396 |o.1475 | ye 1B |ateS [Bienes )O.tas eats [818% 10.0088 10:1983 [9 1600. fo-tdea [6.0088 [6:tees [2.190 ” 2s |o.2sao |o.0ns7 [o2tse |o.2s00 |ozzss|o.0oa7| 0220602254 |0.1907| 00076 {0 1921 [02008 | Jn 2g |.2800 Jo0s0 0.2711 |o2a12 |o.2532 |oo03» Jo2sis joes. |o.2008 looove |oz2s0 |o.2s00 Te (BE OSHS |O.0082 | Fast [A3TEE ]03888 180087 o.ata (0 28s2 (0.2808 [0 nat [0 3uu7 (a asts 20 [oarai [0.0068 losers {oars0 |oasii o.oo Jo.a73/0.s80 [0.3097 (0.0089 |0.3008 [0 110 18 —_|o4301 |o.0071 1200 Jo878 |0.4008 oooss loess janis |oseus|oouas {0258s {oases He [oldies |O.00%8 [esto sooo. |o-taeo [0.0080 [0.4835 acon Ja.tigs |a.t00 [ote | ot200 16 10.5610 | 0.0077 | 0.5533 0.5625 |o. 5210 |0.0052 0.5158 | 0.5225 | 0.4810 |0.0102 | 0.4708 | 0.4825 uw .0231 | 0.0081 |06153 }oszs0 | 0.9777 |o.0054 /o.s723 /a5793. |0.5320 | 0107 | 0.5219 |0 5390 Te [0883 |oltass | BH 188838. (Siok [Ooase [Osis [B8is [OS8it [Ontos [S808 [8 oer 2 0.7482 |0.0088 | 0.7391 |0.7500 | 0.6948 |0.0059 | 0.6889 |0.6966 0.6414 |0.0117 |0.6297 | 0.6432 al sizes above */, in. 7 3 a 3 7 [7] 2 [wT Major dlameuar Elective diameter Winor ameter ee Max. Tol. Min, Max. Tol. Min, Max. Tol. Min. erin. a |n 0.0092 Josie 07596 fogs 1 i 08008 Bei taste (80135 My > O12 10389 ose — fooise 1%, 2 ras — fo.oros 1.1za9 11078 |o.or39 | 1.0039 Be | 8/43 [ents 13580 TSG |e.8188 | 1808 Me 8 |18000 fous 1200 1a%00 |ooras | 1a2s2 we fs asoso— foons 1.5350 1.4500 be $8868 |oseigé 13888 ia 2 + |20000 ooze 9088 18008 2 6 oorse|2 ssa 0193 3 é pone 33583 | 3oea Fa ‘ e019 2sa3 oie0 [2-186 3 5 cows|aosse —_asria _[ooros |2scie |2rase _ foorss [2.7208 To be dapened with wherever posible © The use of 2 B.A. threads is recommended in place of %j¢ in. B.S.F, ‘© BSI 02-2000 21BS 8. 956 Table 11 — Nuts — Normal class Limits and Tolerances 7 o 7 5 6 7 8 ° Major i Nominat | Namberof | gine, ter Minor diameter oe = Min. Max. Tol. Min Max. Tol Min, 0.0050 0.1577 — |o.0102 0.0053 01841 0.0111 (0.0056 0.2125 = 0.0117 0.0058 0.2437 |0.0117 0.0062 0/2684 ‘0141 0-006 y 0170 (0.0070 0.3844 0.0181 0.0074 0.4395 |0.0195 0.0077 0:5020 |0.0195 4 0.0081 (0.5549 {0.0213 4 (0.0084 06174 0.0213 12 0.0088 (0.6669 | 0.0237 un 0.0093 (0.7838 | 0.0252 10 0.0099 08990 | 0.0270 9 .0104 1.0120 |0.0292 9 0.0108 111370 [0.0202 8 0.0113 12470 | 0.0320 8 oo1s — |1. 1.3720 [0.0320 |1.3400 8 6.0119 |1:5450 [1.4970 |0.0320 | 1"4650 i O.o124 |1.6585 | 1.6026 |0.0356 ‘| 1'5670 2 7 0.0130 18526 0.0356 |1.8170 au, 6 0.0137 0769 |0.0303 | 2.0366 2M 6 0.0142 2/3269 |0.0403 | 2.2866. 2, 6 0.0147 2.5769 |0,0408 | 2.5366 3 5 0.0155 27908 |0.0470 (| 2.7438 *"To be diapensed with wherever possible, The use of 2 B.A. thiends is recommended in place of ain, BSP. 22 © BSI 02-2000BS 84:1956 ‘Table 12 — Bolts — Free class Limits and Tolerances a) Nominal sizes up to and including "/, in. TDL? ?l*l*l* >? tl? [* [>] e>w] rz Major diameter Effective diameter or diameter | 3 Taplaed or before | After | Unplated or before ] After | Uoplated or before | Afr Z Pina [plating] plating platg| atacng plate 3 Mex | Tot [Min | Max | Max | Tol Max [Max | Tot | Min) Max leainael| antes xian] esx pens ns (encase eo ace et areata asa ae lag re6 losis [oress focase 0085 jo 1sr9 an .stes (02838 (04888. [0.088 ecnot 631838 | fe be bi2sis o2s00 loess. |0.ose 0025 0.1902 the 10.2722 0.2812 0.2584 0.0058 |o.oo97 Jozzn | ba P5030 [estas (0283S. (0.8 (0008. [93eas se puscis [oreo oasis jo.oos ort lo.sses 8 loooos lo sr Joasrs. |oso0s [o.cor0 loons lossse 8 onos (Oise [0.3000 [ease jocars aids doer is note: \aseos foseas |oszi0 looors fooizs |o-sses | loores |osi2s losaso Joscz* joooe: looisi losiss | (0.0111 |0.6747 [0.6875 {0.6401 {0.0084 \0. Jo.0137 |0.5807 | ort [ons jo 7500 |o.eous_Jo.o0ss osece losers foorse loosea | b) Nominal sizes above */, in. 7 2 3 7 3 6 7 8 > | i Number Major diameter Bifective diameter ‘Minor diameter Nominal] of size |ebresde | tax, | tot. | Min. Max. | Tol. | mi Max, | ToL | Min, per in, u o.0123 losies —_|o.0093 |o.sors to Joost fo.s360 —fo.ooss [o's26r 9 o.0137 10539 jo.orod |1.0435 9 loons 11789 fo.oros {1.1681 8 0188 2850 2637 8 oot 1200 4084 8 0.0155 15150 Joong 1.5381 7 0.0162 Kesas— fovoiaa | eset 7 o.0165 9085 fo.orso {1.8955 6 looizs |22322 — |21ssa—fo.orsz |2.206 6 ooiss |zai7 3.3933 oconad [S301 4 o.o1as 2-751 2.633 5 jo.ois0 |29801 | z.ari9 To be dispensed with wherever possible |>The use of B.A. threads is recommended in place of ein. BSF. Introductory notes to Table 13 Selected thread series — Fractional sizes I Preferred diameters Itis strongly recommended that the preferred diameters should be used and, whenever the design permits, a “Ist choice” diameter be selected In an extreme case, when even the “2nd choice” diameters cannot be utilized. a suitable “3rd choice’ diameter should be selected as follows:— 2) Up to 1% in. the nearest '/gp in. size. ) Above 1"; in. and up to 6 in. the nearest "hg in. ©) Above 6 in.: the nearest "yin. size. © BSI 02-2000 23BS 84:1956 ————— TT Before selecting a “3rd choice” diameter. care should be taken to ascertain whether a “Ist choice” or “2nd choice” in the alternative table of the decimal series could not be used instead. 2 Preferred pitches The coarsest pitch suitable to the design should normally be used. Those pitches in brackets are included to meet less usual design requirements, and their general use should be avoided. However. in some specialized branches of design. particular pitches may be very commonly required and it may then be desirable to treat those most commonly required as “Ist choice” pitehes irrespective of the preference indicated above. 3 Extra fine pitches These recommendations do not apply to extra fine pitches such as occur on thin-walled designs, Selected thread series, Whit. S Table 13 — Preferred diameters and pitches — Fractional sizes 3 a @ € 7 3 ® of] Standard pitehes Preferred pitches (cp) BSF | 4 6 s | 2 | iw | 2% | 2 | x uy J joo fae Jo Je Je Je - |- = |s2 x |— fe fe fe Je fe fe SS 26 |32 Sp |e Oe — |— [26 Jae ee ee | ae |e ee — 2 | wm Jo fae fie Jo Je Je fe — jo |» JH ye |— fe fie J fe fee — [2 |2 J— et ee ea ee — | Joe |— eee we [20 26 JH y |— fio fe Je fe fe of we 20 [26 | m |— fe fe feo je fe w |x a6 fe _ ue j= | fe fe Jae) 20 Jes) |= = Phe | ine i Fe — 12 (6) j20 (26) |— 1 ee ee ey ele — tm Jo | Je Je fe fiz fas 20 Jes JH m jo da 9 |— | J— fie fas 20 Jes) J — |% |= — |— |@ 12 Jas |20 jee j- m fda -— |- |= |r jas |20 Jas | = hm |- Je [Jo f@ f2 fas jz Jey |— ™m |-— fe 8s |— |@ |J— fiz jas j20 Jes |— — |e |- — |@® |e {2 Jas 20 Jes |— 24 ‘© BST 02-20009% o00z-20 188.0 -| -}| -} of ew) es} of -) wm) ef — ¥ -| -| -| ot] ew) es} om -| -| — -| -| -] st] ce) s| @} —-| wm) ¢ ef -| -| =] st] ew) 8s} of -| - a a cal iad 91 Dd) g (9)| am nt] -| -| -| ot} @) es} of -| -| -| -] of wy) es} o} ¢ -} -} =} ot} ww) 8] of -| = -| -| @@) sf} a s| @f — s £ a _ (oz) or a g (9) am _ | -| =| oa! a] a s] —| - 9 nee (02) or a 8 (9) om + | 7 (oe) 9t a g oa 7 9 ¥ aa -| -}| oa x] a 8) @ —-| —| =| Se) | ae _ (02) or a 8 ion oe 9 + a "We -| =) oof of} a es} wm —-| -| -| %e} = a (92) 08 ol a | a a L oe _ z -| a) oz} ot} al @ om) -| =| -} wo = | (92) 08 oO a _ | | 4 ¢ a "el | (92) 08 ol a - (9) _ g| — "al ~ i (92) 0% (9D) a al a co 3] 9 oe “nat ata earcle| rere tou ete ete re tee ao ssrene | emer ye) woqond paszay93, crea 2p 2ofvin, (yay sonond porsgong soqoud prepanns | son ponsajee vest] ete re | cores sere ® z 2 2 ® ¢ i ‘So7]s [uOPoLA — soyord pu saojoun pas9y94g — $1 1qUL, —_—— 996Lb8 SE9 ‘axoqe pareotput aouatayard otf Jo oatioadsaxtt soyotd _ssroys y6T,, sv pattnbar A[uowrutod yout asoys ax 6} 91qUsI59P 9q way Aecn 31 pus “parnbar A[uoULIHOd Ata oq ABtu sayontd reNo;Ied “WAIsap Jo sayautIg pazttevads ‘atios Ur “YoAamo} ‘paproas aq plnoys asn [eroued romp puw syuamarnbas UAtsap Tensn $69] 129uI 0 Papnyour aww siayousg Ur saysrid asouy, -pasn aq Afeusou pmoys uBisap aya oy alquiins Yond ysastvo9 ay, soyoud poasayoag & E198 [RUOHIN atp Jo s]qus BANwULLONTe Oy UE , 29101] Uz, JO ,aotoys IS], B KayZoyM UTELLaVEY 0} WayL} oq PINOYs xv “ra. ,9D10NP pug, v BUDATA® axO}Oq “pears pasn aq 0U pltca «: -poen aq, 9°9 PUL s°9 '¢'9 °Z'9 SB Yons sazIs “Ur [9 poxtayaxd-uou ays PInoys 1zOsa1 ISET # SE AIUD “UE 9 MoLaq ,29I0q9 PUz,, at Jo} 9]qu ay UT UMOYS asoy OF «UTHINIS sazIs “Ul T-9 MO} aD Oxy yoajae ‘UE Og OF "UE g WHOL (q “xojoUUIp “UE go'9 ISaxvaU yp asooyD “a[quimneun aaod asaya PINUS “9°z PIE LZ "e°Z “Z'z SE Yons ‘sazIs “Ut [9 paLtayard-uou ays wHOYy YOaJas “UE Q O1 "UE ET MOLY (B —sxo]]9} S¥ pars9p—s aq proys «srauEp .201049 Pag. 21BIMS B ‘pazTTHN aq 1outREd s1oyonNEIp ,soroyD pug, a4) Ware Wat[a “ase aMTaNIXA UE UT ‘payoojas aq raxeurerp ,aoroyp ISL, # “sina uBtsap ay soxuaym “wT paw pasn aq plnoys sislowurp patsejatd ay) Jey PapudtETMoDaL A[BuONE st 4] saoxouterp paxajord L sozis jeujoaq — sezzas poy? poya]9g VET 21q¥I, 07 $2}0u Sz0;onpoxUT 21129) 6 soyond panigjond outws ay) pov slays 1orotuerp passajard owes ay} 2xey ainiaWOEpI9RIVT ALON saya 7, 0 79 atues| -| -| -| of a 8} 9 * cele ele 2 a oa oa or @&) 8 (9) + | 9 | -| -| =| of ey) s| ow} + -| -| w _ ml a or GD 8] | r ‘ns a -| -}| -| otf wo] a} of 6 =| 9 | = = or @L) 8 (9)| P | 1g = -| -| -| st ej} | @] + | Ks -| -| -| 9] @] 8} of » a a am a or GD gs (9)| ¥ We | eng | -| -| -| 9} @} 8} of» =| %9| am | 7 or @D g| (9)| o co | ‘hs | -| -| =|) of ew] a} @ oe | as | or (D, 8 (9) * -| -| -| of @] 8} of » —| -} -| -| of wl 8} of] + —| =| ter -| -| -| 9} @] 8} of + Yep] | | _ or GD 8 9), b _ “hb | - > ot (GL) 8 (9) rr a ‘Web | -| -| -| of @) es} of - -| -| - -| -| of el af @ -| wl) aw | ox | o fom | a foe fo | s wes 2) sonond passoyoig ‘gaunt sent «tl«ftale # A > 1.3 £ t sozjs [uopoway — soyortd puL SAdVOUNEIP Pass9jaIq — ET F1qUI, 996-48 SEBS 84:1956 ————— eee 3 Extra fine pitches ‘These recommendations do not apply to extra fine pitches such as occur on thin-walled designs. Table 18A — Preferred diameters and pitches — Decimal sizes 3 7 5 é 7 7]? LD >=] Standard pitches Preferred pltches (opi) — fas Jo | J- j@ Je faz fas f20 Jes J— 13 |- |e 8 = [— J- Jae jay [20 Jes |— — fe | fF J- Jo |@ Ju fie ji jes |— 175 |= - [- J- Ja fie Jo Jes | = ~ |= jm |@ |2 |e @s) |- 20 7 - |- je Je fis (26) J- — jar J j~ [|e Jo |e 2 fies feo f— |— 22 | |a fe |- |—- |e 2 116 Jeo f— |— — -— |@® |s 2 Jie jen f= |= 25 | fa 6 - |= fs w fis feo J— | — jae |— -— |@ |8 2 |i eo J— j— 276 |— |a, |6 -— |- |s 2 |e |e |— |- — j2o Jo - |@ |s 2 fie feo f— |e 30 |— [3% js — |@ 8 wz |i |e J— j— — jar J |= f- f@ fs fay fre f= f— j- 325 |— ay la - |@ |s jay fie f= fJ- Jo — jaa fo | j= J@® fs fay fre f- J |= 35 |- |au |4% |— |@ [8s jax Jie f— f= — |se J- [-L J- |m Js jay Jas J—- J- Jo 37 |— [a m I- |o |s ja» fiw f— J— [- i 39 [F i 6) 8 a2 | 16 _ - |- © BSI 02-2000BS 84:1956 Table 13A — Preferred diameters and pitches 7 z a 7 @ é 7 * 2 7 [1 | @ Preferred baste | Standard pitches major diameters | tepad Proferred pitches (9. ciotce | choice | series | series | * | & | 8 | = | oe | 2 | oa |e — {3 — |@ js ay fae Jo Jo fe fan fe — |@ fs ay fie J— fo Je 4.25 — — — (6) 8 (12) 16 i— — pats — 44 — 4 (6) 8 (12) 16 — — — 45 — 4 6) 8 (12) 16 | — — hee sn i 4 6) 8 a2) |16 |— = i a5 |— |—- |— [a © |B ae eee ee eee — 49 — — 4 6) 8 (12) 16 | — _ 5.0 — By — 4 © 8 (12) 16 | | = — 5.1 — — 4 (6) 8 (12) 16 — — — 5.25 a — ome 4 (6) 8 (12) 16 — — = — 54 — — 4 6) 8 (12) 16 — _ — ie 2% | 4 © |8 a2) |16 — |_— — 7 6 |- i 4 © |8 a2) 16 — i ee 5.75 _— = — 4 © 8 (12) 16 _— L— pa i I la ee ae \ 2a 6.0 — |a @ fs jay fie J- Jo fe _ — 4 6) 8 (12) 16 — — — 6.5 = — — 4 (6) 8 (12) 16 — — i— i 6.75 |— he 4 @) 8 (12) (16 _ i as wo f= J JE a aha s 2 jie J f- fH NOTE Larger diameter have the same prefered diameter steps and ante preferred pitches ax forthe range 6.0't0 10 28 © BSI 02-2000BS 84:1956 Table 14 — Depths of thread for various pitches 7 z a 7 Number of threads per Pitch Basie depth of threads | Twice basic depth of thread 40 0.0160 0.0320 36 0.0178 0.0356 32 0.03125 0.0200 0.0400 28 0.03571 0.0229 0.0458 26 0.03846 0.0246 0.0492 24 0.04167 0.0267 0.0534 20 0.05000 0.0320 0.0640 18 0.05556 0.0356 0.0712 16 0.06250 0.0400 0.0800 14 0.07143 0.0487 0.0914 2B 0.08333 0.0534 0.1068 u 0.09091 0.0582 0.1164 10 0.10000 0.0640 0.1280 8 0.12500 }0.0800 0.1600 6 0.16667 0.1067 2134 4 0.25000 0.1601 0.3202 NOTH Die efcive ameter = basic rnjor diameter — basic depth of thread (a3) Basie mings diameter = basic major diameter — ewice basi depth of thread (Col. 4. +The numbers of tps. heavy ape are wo be preferred. Whi ;worth form special threads Examples illustrating the use of Table 14 to Table 20 Example 1. Bolt 1.25 in. — 12 Whit. S. (close) Nut 1.25 in. — 12 Whit. S. (medium) Basie and design sizes for bolt and nut:— Major dia. 1.2500 in Effective dia. 1.2500 - 0.0534 = 1.1966 in. Table 14 Minor dia, 1,2500-0.1068= 1.1432 in. Table 14 Tolerances for bolt (close class)-— Effective dia.— 0.0042 in, Table 16 Major dia. - (0.0042 + 0.0029) = - 0.0071 in. Table 16 Minor dia, (0.0042 + 0.0038) Tolerances for nut (mediuin class): = 0.0080 in. Table 16 Effective dia,+ 0.0062 in. Table 17 Minor dia. + 0.0237 in. Table 17 © BSI 02-2000 29BS 84:1956 Limits:-— Bolt. Major dia. 1.2600 to 1.24: Effective dia. 1.1966 to 1.1924 in. Minor dia, 1.1482 to 1.13% Nut. Major dia. Not less than 1.2500 in. Effective dia. 1.1966 to 1.2028 in. Minor dia, 1.1432 to 1.1669 in. Example 2. Bolt 0.5 in. — 20 Whit. S. (free) Nut 0.5 in, — 20 Whit. S. (normal) Basic sizes for bolt and nut and design sizes for nut:— Major dia. 0.5000 in. Effective dia. 0.5000 - 0.0320 = 0.4680 in. Table 14 Minor dia. 0.5000 ~ 0.0640 = 0.4360 in. Table 14 Design sizes for boll:— Major dia, Basic size — Allowance = 0.5000 — 0.0014 = 0.4986 in. Table 15 Effective dia. Basic size — Allowance = 0.4680 — 0.0014 = 0.4666 in c Table 15 Minor dia, Basic size — Allowance = 0.4360 ~ 0.0014 = 0.4346 in. Table 15 Tolerances for bolt (free class):— Effective dia. — 0.0068 Table 20 Major dia. — (0.0068 + 0.0022) = - 0.0090 in. Table 20 Minor dia. — (0.0068 + 0.0045) = ~ 0.0113 in. Table 20 Tolerances for nut (normal class):— Effective dia. + 0.0068 in. Table 19 Minor dia. + 0.0170 in. Table 19 Limits-— Bolt. Major dia, 0.4986 to 0.4896 in. Effective dia. 0.4666 to 0.4598 in. Minor dia, 0.4346 to 0.4233 in. Nut. Major dia, Not less than 0.5000 in. Effective dia, 0.4680 to 0.4748 in. Minor dia. 0.4360 to 0.4530 in. 30 ‘© BSI 02-2000Table 15 — Bolts — Medium and free class allowances thrends per in? |Basicmajor { "POY" "e fe diam up to and including % Ye a, 14. 12 18 6 6.3 |6. 5.3 "The numbers of tpi. in heavy type are tobe preferred. 31BS 84:1956 Diametera in inches ‘Table 17 — Nuts — Medium class ‘Tolerances Unit of tolerance = 0.001 in, Number of Tolerance on effect [Tolerance on ralnor diameter threads per iat Basic nujor Total diameter a1 | as | 20 | tolerance 140, 36 132, 28 26, 24 120 18, 16 4. 12 11, 10 8 6 4 Book Bean neg es 0 96 M1 13.3 17.0 19.5 23.7 27.0 94 32.0 102/107} |40.3 11,5]11.9]12.4 |57.0 The numbers of pi. in heavy wpe a Table 18 — Bolts — Medium class Tolerances Diameters in inelee Tolerance on effective diameter Number of threads 2 15 | aaa the following to 2 the “tolerance on 20 | effective diameter” }40, 36 17 38 32, 28 19 38 26. 24 2.0 41 120 2.2 45 18, 16 7.0 2.5 5.0 14,12 ai 2.9 58 11, 10 78 3.2 63 8 85 3.5 Ga 6 9.4 4.1 4 0.7 12.4]5.0 10.0 = The numbers of tp. in Nenvy eype ave tobe preferred © BSI 02-2000‘Table 19 — Nuts — Normal class Tolerances Diameters in inches Unit of tolerance = 0,001 in. Tolerance Tolerance on effective diameter ‘on minor aiameter ‘above wl™]= [™[™l2]%]4,/*]* "6 ——; Toul untoand | y, 4 | 6] 6 |] as | 20 | tolerance 56 96 5.7 ana 6.2 13.3 14, 10.0]10.6 19.5 10.9 11.5 23.7 1.afin7|iz3 27, 12.2 |12.8}13.4 14.0 32.0 6 13.6 ]14.1]14.8|15-4|16.1 40.3 4 15.4 |16.0|16.6 [17.2 |17.9 |18.7 }57.0 in heavy type are tobe preferred, ‘Table 20 — Bolts — Free class Tolerances 001 in. eters in inches Unit of tolerance = [Foterance] Tolerance] ‘Tolerance on effective diameter ‘on major |on minor diameter | diameter above [*]™[%]™[™] 2] 3] 4] 18 [2 | |aaauetolowingw oe] | the “tolerance on diameter | eae 2 | a | 4] 6] s | a1 | 15 | 20 | ettectivediameter™ 26, 24 8.0] 86] 20 aa l20 8.2] 8.7 l2.2 45 18, 16 9.0} 9.5]10.0]10.6| 2.5 5.0 14. 12 9.9)10.4]10.9]11.5} 2.9 58 11, 10 j10.1}20.7]11.1/11.7)12.3} 3.2 6.3 Is 11.2]11.8/12.2/12.8)13.4] 3.5 TA Is 12.5]13.1]13.6|14.1)14.8} laa 82 la 14.9|15.4]16.0}16.6| 5.0 10.0 [The numbers of tpi. in heavy type are tobe preferred, © BSI 02-2000 33BS 84:1956 Appendix A Truncated Whitworth form threads with flat erests ‘Truncated Whitworth threads are only to be supplied when specially ordered or by arrangement with the purchaser. Form of truneated Whitworth thread. In the truncated Whitworth form of thread the basic rounded crests at the major diameter of the bolt and the minor diameter of the nut are removed at their junctions with the straight flanks of the basic thread form (see Figure 7). The resulting flat crests of the threads are given suitable manufacturing tolerances, which are negative on the bolt and positive on the nut. NOTE. In the case of nuts of tandard Whitworth form, by virtue ofthe generous tolerance allowed onthe minor diameter ofthe nut, the form ofthe crest of the trend at the minor diameter of the nut may vary between the basie rounding atthe minimum diameter land a lat atthe maximo dinmeter, For a nut with a truncated thread made in accordance with the present Appendix. the crest of the chread at the minor diameter will always be flat, the minimum imine diameter corresponding with the point of tange ney of the Fans of the normal Whitworth form thread and the maximum minor diameter to that laid down for ordinary Whitworth form threeds, ‘Tolerances. For truncated threads. the limits and tolerances are the same as for threads of standard Whitworth form, with the exception of the major diameters of the bolts and the minor diameters of the nuts. ‘Tolerances on major diameter of bolt and minor diameter of nut. Figure 7 shows the upper and lower limiting outlines of a close class bolt and medium class nut with truncated threads, In the case of the bolt, the design size of the major diameter is reduced by an amount U equal to double the depth of the normal rounded crest. which is equal to 0.147835p. U is twice the distance, measured normal to the axis. from the intersection of the radius r with the flank of the thread to the basic major diameter. This is shown in Figure 7. In the case of the nut. the design size of the minor diameter is increased by the same amount. ‘The tolerances on the flat crests at the major diameter of the bolt and on the flat crests at the minor diameter of the nut are denoted by A and B respectively. For any one pitch these tolerances remain unchanged for all recommended combinations of classes of bolts and nuts. ‘The following formulne are used for determining A and B: U+A=0.2 p + 0.003 in Ais the difference between the rounded-off values of (U + A) and U. In the case of the nut, the upper limit of tolerance for the flat crests at the minor diameter is made the same as that for threads of standard Whitworth form, so that: U + B=0.2 p+ 0.004 in, for 26 t.p.i. and finer 0.2 p + 0.005 in, for 24 and 22 tp. 0.2 p + 0.007 in, for 20 t.p.i. and coarser Bis the difference between the rounded-off values of (U + B) and U. ‘The values of U, A and Bare given in Table 21 ‘Table 22 and Table 23 give the maximum and minimum values of the major diameters of bolts and minor diameters of nuts for B.S.W. and B.S.F. truncated threads. Designation of truncated Whitworth form threads. Truncated Whitworth form threads shall be designated as laid down on page 4 for normal Whitworth form threads with the addition of the abbreviation Gauging system for truncated Whitworth form threads. The following limit-gauging system is recommended for controlling truncated Whitworth form threads:— For bolt:— GO screw ring or calliper gauge. ii) Not Go effective diameter calliper gauge. iti) Go plain ealliper gauge for fat crests iv) NOT Go plain calliper gauge for flat crests. 34 ‘© BS! 02.2000BS 84:1956 For nul: i) Go screw plug gauge. i) NOT Go effective diameter plug gauge. iii) Go plain plug gauge for flat crests. iv) NOT Go plain plug gauge for flat crests. If it is desired to ensure assembly between parts, both of which have truncated threads, the two GO screw gauges i) could also have truncated threads. The roots of the threads of these gauges should not be cleared however, but should conform to the normal Whitworth form threads at the roots, in order to control possible eccentricity between the flat crests of the truncated threads on the parts and their effective diameters. On the other hand, ifitis desired to ensure assembly between parts made by one manufacturer with truncated threads and parts made by another manufacturer which may have normal Whitworth form threads, the ‘two GO screw gauges for the truncated threads must have normal rounded crests as well as normal rounded roots. ‘As a general practice, therefore, it is recommended that the two GO screw gauges for truncated threads should have normal (full form) Whitworth threads. The threads of the two NOT GO effective diameter gauges should, as usual, be cleared at the crests and roots, as recommended in BS 919. “Serew thread gauge tolerances! The Go plain calliper gauge and the GO plain plug gauge referred to in iii) above are not strictly essential, if the Go serew gauges have normal rounded roots. as recommended above. In the event of the work refusing to pass the GO screw gatiges, however. these plain GO gauges for the crests of the thread could be usefully employed to determine whether or not the flat crest diameter of the bolt was dimensionally too large, or the flat minor diameter of the nut too small. ‘© BSI 02.2000BS 84:1956 MAX. MINOR DIA.OF NUT MIN. MINOR DIA. OF NUT BASIC MINOR DIA. WAX. MINOR DIA.OF BOLT MIN. MINOR DIA. OF BOUT MIN. EFF. DIA.OF BOLT MAX. EFF. DIA.OF BOLT SIC_EFF. DIA. IN. EFF DIA.OF NUT ‘OIA. OF BOLT BASIC MAJOR DIA. Figure 7— Tolerance zones for truncated Whitworth thread '/, in. B.S.W. (20 t.p.i,) illustrated Close class bolt and medium class nut. 36 ‘© BSI 02-2000BS 84:1956 ‘Table 21 — Basic data Unit = 0.001 ineh Number of threads, per ineh 40 36 32 28 26 24 22 20 19 18 16 4 2 u 2 3 4 3 Bolt — major diameter Nat— minor diameter Tolerance on Tolerance on Nominal truncation | trumeated major teuneation | truncated minor ‘diameter ‘diameter 7 oa Ss 37 43 4a 45 46 46 5.3 48 BT 5.0 62 Bl 67 64 iA 56 78 Ba 82 59 92 63 10.6 67 12.3 ia 13.4 78 148 82 16.4 88 18.5 9.5 211 10.5 24.6 17 29.6 13.4 32.9 145 37.0 16.0 42.2 9 45.5 19.0 49.3 20.4 B14 21.2 53.8 21.9 36.3 22.9 56.3 59.1 23.9 59.1 * Seo Figure 7. bolt subtract che sum af the appropriate allowance, any, and the value in Col. 2 fom its limit forthe minor diameter of the truncated thread of a nut, add the value in Col. 4 to ite basic minor diameter. NOTE 2. The tolerances on bolts are negative and those on uta postive. NOTE 3 For any one pitch the tolerances forall classes of bolts are the same and fo all classes of mute are the same. NOTE 1 Toobtain the upper imit for the major diameter of the truncated thread ofa clase lana bolt, subtract the vahie in Gol from ite basic major diameter. To obtain the upper limit for the major diameter of the truncated thread of a medium or fee class sic major diametor. To obtain the lower ‘© BS! 02.2000BS 84:1956 Truncated coarse thread series, B.S.W Table 22 — Bolts and nuts — all classes Limits and Tolerances 7 z 7 Te pe ys [eyo Talt= wajor Tamvler —] Bolt major Wameter —] Nat =ninor diameter ee clase medium and foe clans ailelasses Mex [Tol Max. | To. | Min Mex | Toh | Min, ye ae 0033 gxzot lagers arias oawzo wh le Sst igor |oiabat AMES [o1ee8 ito eaoss fone lozses fozoso mw lie 0059 009 Jo2on fozsos Le 88088 ones [Oat |OUR nit ove: fuooer Joss? le ance coors foes he |B sort coors |OSiS dn cans os oat ne aa 0078 joss looms |oscas NG aoa sist [ands | ee ‘008s 1 0005 hy ales Mm diotes te cour A ois 2 ootas 2 o.o160 he Limits and Toeeances fr a lee Rel Se ae ate * ora nate tees chit Span tS Close Class 3 0.0179 fot * due nig a 180 ove o.o208 3 et ba cei 5 oz by, eke 6 2100 |nozs9 ara penned Wik wherever pws 38 © BSI 02.2000BS 84:1956 ———— eee eee ‘Table 23 — Bolts and nuts — all classes Limits and Tolerances T s : 4 cl @ 10 oy Ps meter clone Nut— minor diameter all minal |ofthreads classes per in. Min. Max | Tol | Min, ng [32 o.1s29 |oooss 0.0086 ve |e 02135 [oooss 0.00: ” 26 0.2443 [0.0050 0060 oe [a6 0.0050 0.0060 we [ae 0.0054 o.oors ‘ 20 0.0056 0.0098 te [as 0.0039 jo.cose | o.4220, 0.0099 ut 16 0.0088 o.00es [0.4830 o.0103 he 6 0.006 0.0063 0.5455, 0.0103 im 0087 0.0087 |o.sos 0.0107 a 0.0087 o.00s; /o.se83 0.0107 2 0.0074 0.0074 [0.7285 ous Mm 0078 oo18 io o.0082 Doi 9 0.0088 9.0128 1%, 8 0.0088 0.0128 1% 8 13365 [0.0095 b0135 " 8 1815 [0.0005 The Limite and Tolerances f: 0.0135, Nominal sizes above in. ave the 1% 8 1.5065 |o.0095 aame as these of the 0.0133 rt i 17289 [0.0105 [corresponding size of Close Clase ois 2 7 19789 0.0108 ott 01s 2 6 22254 [oor o.o1s7 aut & Bares [oout 1018 i 6 27254 [oout 0157 3 5 2a7oa_[ooiss oor To be dispensed with wherever possible, Appendix B Bases of tolerances and allowances for Whitworth form screw threads In deciding upon suitable bases for calculating tolerances and allowances for Whitworth form screw threads, the aim has been to provide a minimum number of simple formulae which would be applicable to the several classes and to all reasonable combinations of diameter and pitch. The formulae adopted give tolerances sufficiently large for the usual methods of screw thread manufacture but not so large that the satisfactory functioning of the screw threads is impaired. Classes of tolerance. The relative magnitudes and dispositions of the effective diameter tolerance zones for the close, medium and free classes of bolts and the medium and normal classes of nuts are shown in Figure 2. ‘The close class bolt and nut effective diameter tolerances are two-thirds of the corresponding values of the medium class bolt and nut tolerances respectively. ‘The free claas bolt and normal class nut effective diameter tolerances are one and a half times the corresponding values of the medium class tolerances. Allowances. The free class and medium class bolts of nominal sizes %, in. down to" in, have an allowance ‘equal to 30 per cent of the medium class bolt effective diameter tolerance. The allowance for nominal sizes less than ¥, in. is the same as that for "in. The close class bolt has no allowance. © BSI 02-2000 39BS 8. 956 Effective diameter tolerances. The tolerances for effective diameter are primarily based upon the aceuracy of present day screwing tools and, starting from this basis. a general formula was derived in BS 84:1940 for these tolerances which is applicable not only to screw threads belonging to the standard series but also to any others having a reasonable combination of diameter, pitch and length of engagement. ‘This formula is: Medium class bolt and nut tolerances on effective diameter in inches equal 0.002 °(B + 0.003 JE, + 0.005 Jp where D = basic major diameter of thread in inches L, = length of engagement in inches - thin inches. Effective diameter tolerances for close and normal class nuts and close and free class bolts are obtained by multiplying the values obtained from this formula by the factors stated in the paragraph headed “Classes, of Tolerance”. The effective diameter tolerance given in Table 2 to Table 6 and Table 8 to Table 12 for the B.S.W. and B.S. series respectively, are based on a length of engagement equal to the nominal diameter of the thread, this length being approximately equal to that of a standard nut. ‘The effective diameter tolerances given in Table 16 to Table 20 for Whitworth Special threads are based on a length of engagement of ten pitches (10p) as this length of engagement approximates to that commonly used in practice for such threads. ‘Major diameter tolerances. Bolt. The tolerance on the major diameter of a bolt is derived from the tolerance on its effective diameter by adding to it an amount equal to 0.01.yp. This rule applies to all three classes of bolt. Nut. No tolerance is specified for the major diameter of a nut, but only the minimum size, which is the same ‘as the basic major diameter. It is considered that the major diameters of nuts will be effectively controlled by the major diameters of the taps or other screwing tools used. Minor diameter tolerances. Bolt. The tolerance on the minor diameter of a bolt is related to the corresponding effective diameter tolerance, since the root of the bolt thread is formed in the same ‘manufacturing operation as the flanks. Account is also taken of the fact that wear on the cutting or forming tool is greater on the crest of the thread than on the flanks. This is commonly allowed for in practice by making the crests of the thread on the tool to a smaller radius than the basic root radius of the bolt thread. ‘The tolerance on the minor diameter of a bolt is derived from the tolerance on its effective diameter by adding to it an amount equal to 0.013 p in the case of close class bolts and 0.02p for both medium and free class bolts. ‘Nut. The tolerance on the minor diameter of a nut. which is the same for all classes. is as follows: { 0.2p + 0.004 in. for 26 t.p.i. and finer minor diameter of nut 0.2p + 0.008 in. for 24 tpi. and 22 tpi. 0.2p + 0.007 in. for 20 t.p.i. and coarser. Minimum depths of engagement. The bolt major diameter tolerances and the nut minor diameter tolerances provide, in conjunction with the allowance, if any. a minimum depth of engagement of approximately 50 per cent of the basic depth of the Whitworth screw thread form 40 © BSI 02.2000