BS 1768:1963 Inch Series Hex Head Drilled Shank Bolt belongs to the inch-series fastener system. The drilled shank allows use with split pins, lock wire, or other mechanical locking methods where additional locking confirmation is required.
The refined specification supports dimensional consistency and good assembly feel, while the hex head allows quick service with common tools. It is suitable for legacy inch-series equipment, older machinery maintenance, engineering vehicles, transmission joints, and export spare parts.
Procurement should confirm inch thread form, drilled-hole location, grip length, and matching nut size. Material and corrosion-protection options can be selected according to inventory needs or project environment to reduce replacement and maintenance risk.

Dimensions: inch
|
Thread size d |
1/4 |
5/16 |
3/8 |
7/16 |
1/2 |
(9/16) |
5/8 |
3/4 |
|
|
PP |
UNC |
20 |
18 |
16 |
14 |
13 |
12 |
11 |
10 |
|
UNF |
28 |
24 |
24 |
20 |
20 |
18 |
18 |
16 |
|
|
ds |
Max. |
0.25 |
0.3125 |
0.375 |
0.4375 |
0.5 |
0.5625 |
0.625 |
0.75 |
|
Min. |
0.2465 |
0.309 |
0.3715 |
0.4335 |
0.496 |
0.5585 |
0.619 |
0.744 |
|
|
s |
Max. |
0.4375 |
0.5 |
0.5625 |
0.625 |
0.75 |
0.8125 |
0.9375 |
1.125 |
|
Min. |
0.4305 |
0.493 |
0.5545 |
0.617 |
0.742 |
0.8045 |
0.9295 |
1.115 |
|
|
e |
Max. |
0.505 |
0.577 |
0.65 |
0.722 |
0.866 |
0.938 |
1.083 |
1.3 |
|
da |
Max. |
0.421 |
0.483 |
0.545 |
0.605 |
0.73 |
0.792 |
0.918 |
1.1 |
|
Min. |
0.411 |
0.473 |
0.535 |
0.595 |
0.72 |
0.782 |
0.908 |
1.09 |
|
|
k |
Max. |
0.163 |
0.211 |
0.243 |
0.291 |
0.323 |
0.371 |
0.403 |
0.483 |
|
Min. |
0.153 |
0.201 |
0.233 |
0.281 |
0.313 |
0.361 |
0.393 |
0.463 |
|
|
r |
Max. |
0.025 |
0.025 |
0.025 |
0.025 |
0.025 |
0.045 |
0.045 |
0.045 |
|
Min. |
0.015 |
0.015 |
0.015 |
0.015 |
0.015 |
0.02 |
0.02 |
0.02 |
|
|
d1 |
Max. |
0.084 |
0.1 |
0.117 |
0.117 |
0.152 |
0.152 |
0.184 |
0.184 |
|
Min. |
0.079 |
0.095 |
0.112 |
0.112 |
0.146 |
0.146 |
0.177 |
0.177 |
|
|
Thread size d |
7/8 |
1 |
1-1/8 |
1-1/4 |
(1-3/8) |
1-1/2 |
1-3/4 |
2 |
|
|
PP |
UNC |
9 |
8 |
7 |
7 |
6 |
6 |
5 |
2004/1/2 |
|
UNF |
14 |
12 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
|
ds |
Max. |
0.875 |
1 |
1.125 |
1.25 |
1.375 |
1.5 |
1.75 |
2 |
|
Min. |
0.867 |
0.992 |
1.117 |
1.242 |
1.365 |
1.49 |
1.74 |
1.99 |
|
|
s |
Max. |
1.3125 |
1.5 |
1.6875 |
1.875 |
2.0625 |
2.25 |
2.625 |
3 |
|
Min. |
1.3005 |
1.488 |
1.6575 |
1.83 |
2.0175 |
2.205 |
2.565 |
2.94 |
|
|
e |
Max. |
1.515 |
1.732 |
1.948 |
2.165 |
2.382 |
2.598 |
3.031 |
3.464 |
|
da |
Max. |
1.285 |
1.473 |
1.641 |
1.813 |
2.001 |
2.188 |
2.543 |
2.918 |
|
Min. |
1.275 |
1.463 |
1.625 |
1.797 |
1.985 |
2.172 |
2.527 |
2.902 |
|
|
k |
Max. |
0.563 |
0.627 |
0.718 |
0.813 |
0.878 |
0.974 |
1.134 |
1.263 |
|
Min. |
0.543 |
0.597 |
0.678 |
0.773 |
0.838 |
0.934 |
1.074 |
1.203 |
|
|
r |
Max. |
0.065 |
0.095 |
0.095 |
0.095 |
0.095 |
0.095 |
0.095 |
0.095 |
|
Min. |
0.04 |
0.06 |
0.06 |
0.06 |
0.06 |
0.06 |
0.06 |
0.06 |
|
|
d1 |
Max. |
0.184 |
0.222 |
0.222 |
0.254 |
0.254 |
0.29 |
0.353 |
0.353 |
|
Min. |
0.177 |
0.213 |
0.213 |
0.244 |
0.244 |
0.28 |
0.343 |
0.343 |
|
① Bolts with cotter pins are only available on special order. Purchasers should indicate Dimension Lh in their inquiries and orders.
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