Elevator Bolts: Dimensions & Specifications

AFT Fasteners Elevator Bolts Specs

Elevator Bolts: Dimensions (ANSI/ASME B18.5)

Nominal Size

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Body Diameter (E) Head Diameter (A) Head Height (H) Square Width (O) Square Depth (P)
Max Min Max. Edge Sharp  Min. Edge Sharp  Min. Edge Flat Max  Min Max Min Max Min
1/4 .260 .237  1.008 .969 .938 .098 .078 .280 .245 .219 .188
5/16 .324 .298 1.227 1.188 1.157 .114 .094 .342 .307 .250 .219
3/8 .388 .360 1.352 1.312 1.272 .145 .125 .405 .368 .250 .219

 * Length of an elevator bolt is measured from the top of the head to the extreme end of the bolt.

Elevator Bolts: Tolerance on Length
Nominal Bolt Size Nominal Bolt Length
Up to 1" Over 1" - 2-1/2" Over 2-1/2" - 4"
1/4 "- 3/8"
+0.02, -0.03 +0.02, -0.04 +0.04, -0.06

 

Elevator Bolts: Performance & Mechanical Specs

Description

Bolt with a wide, countersunk flat head, a shallow conical bearing surface, an integrally-formed square neck under the head, and a unified thread pitch.

Applications

Commonly used in conveyor systems

Material

AISI 1006 - 1050 or equivalent steel

Core Hardness

1/4" - 3/8" diameter, all lengths: Rockwell B70-B100

Proof Load

1/4" - 3/8" diameter, all lengths: 33,000 psi

Yield Strength

1/4" - 3/8" diameter, all lengths: 36,000 psi min

Tensile Strength

1/4" - 3/8" diameter, all lengths: 54,000 psi min

Elongation

18% min

Reduction of Area

35%

Minimal Thread Length

The minimum length of thread shall be equal to twice the basic bolt diameter plus 0.25"