ASME B18.6.9-2010 pdf download

ASME B18.6.9-2010 pdf download.Wing Nuts (Inch Series).
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1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Scope This Standard covers complete general and dimen- sional data for nine various types and styles of wing nuts. Thumb screws and wing screws, recognized as American National Standard, are included in ASME B18.6.8. The inclusion of dimensional data in this Standard is not intended to imply that all the products described are stock production sizes. Purchasers should consult with suppliers concerning availability of products. 1.2 Comparison With ISO Standards There are no ISO standards at this time. 1.3 Dimensions All dimensions are in inch units. When specifying normal sizes, decimal zeros in the fourth place shall be omitted. 1.4 Terminology For definitions of terms, other than those defined below, relating to fasteners or components thereof used in this Standard, see ASME B18.12. wing nuts: a nut having wings designed for manual turn- ing without driver or wrench. The wing nuts covered by this Standard are classified, first, by type, on the basis of the method of manufacture; and second, by style, on the basis of design characteristics. They consist of the following: Type A: cold forged or cold formed solid nuts having wings of moderate height. In some sizes, they are pro- duced in regular, light, and heavy series to best suit the requirements of specific applications. Dimensions are given in Table 1. Type B: hot forged solid nuts available in two wing styles: Style 1, having wings of moderate height; and Style 2, having high wings. Dimensions are given in Table 2 and Table 3, respectively. Type C: die cast solid nuts and are available in three wing styles: Style 1, having wings of moderate height; Style 2, having low wings; and Style 3, having high wings. In some sizes, the Style 1 nuts are produced in regular and heavy series to best suit the requirements of specific applications. Dimensions are given in Tables 4, 5, and 6 for the respective styles.