Commonly Used Fasteners
Bolts
Socket Head Cap Screws
The table below shows the size of the standard socket head cap screws that are commonized by the Toasters. All fasteners are specified as black oxide coated.
| Diameter | Thread/Inch | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | 32 | 3/8" |
| 10 | 32 | 1/2" |
| 10 | 32 | 5/8" |
| 10 | 32 | 3/4" |
| 10 | 32 | 1" |
| 10 | 32 | 1-1/4" |
| 10 | 32 | 1-1/2" |
| 10 | 32 | 1-3/4" |
| 10 | 32 | 2" |
| 10 | 32 | 2-1/2" |
| 10 | 32 | 3" |
| -------- | ----------- | ------- |
| 1/4" | 20 | 3/8" |
| 1/4" | 20 | 1/2" |
| 1/4" | 20 | 5/8" |
| 1/4" | 20 | 3/4" |
| 1/4" | 20 | 1" |
| 1/4" | 20 | 1-1/4" |
| 1/4" | 20 | 1-1/2" |
| 1/4" | 20 | 1-3/4" |
| 1/4" | 20 | 2" |
| 1/4" | 20 | 2-1/2" |
| 1/4" | 20 | 3" |
Shoulder Bolts
| Diameter | Thread/Inch | Length | Shoulder Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| ... | ... | ... | ... |
Nuts
The table below shows the standard nut sizes that are commonized by the Toasters. All nuts are Nylon insert locknuts for vibration resistance.
| Thread Diameter | Thread/Inch | Thickness | Wrench Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 32 | 0.313" | 3/8" |
| --------------- | ----------- | --------- | ----------- |
| 1/4" | 20 | 3/8" | 7/16" |
Retaining Rings
Retaining rings, also known to as snap rings, are used to secure items on a shaft axially. They come in both external and internal versions. For our applications we primarily use external retaining rings.
Common external retaining ring sizes are shown below.
| Shaft diameter | Inside Diameter | Thickness |
|---|---|---|
| TBD | TBD | TBD |
Specialized Fasteners
Sometimes it is necessary for us to use fasteners outside of the standard fasteners listed above.
Carriage Bolts
Used in the construction of the bumpers of The Flying Toasters robots.