What is BS 6490 - plough bolt head specification about?
A plough bolt is a threaded fastener with a low-profile head that is used for earth-moving machinery. BS 6490 is an International Standard that discusses the specification for shapes and dimensions (excluding thread dimensions) of plough bolt heads for earth-moving machinery.
BS 6490 specifies the shapes and lays down the dimensions of the heads of plough bolts (excluding thread dimensions) used for mounting cutting edges, end bits, bucket teeth, etc. of earth-moving machinery as defined in ISO 6165 taking into consideration the interchangeability.
Who is BS 6490 - plough bolt head specification for?
BS 6490 on plough bolt head specification for earth-moving machinery is useful for:
- Manufacturers and suppliers of earth-moving machinery
- Product design engineers / innovation teams
- Civil engineers
- Quality control / testing personnel
- Compliance / audit teams
- Safety and accident prevention bodies
- The construction and mining industry
Why should you use BS 6490 - plough bolt head specification?
Plough bolts are dynamic bolts that facilitate the maintenance as well as adjustment of earth-moving machinery.
BS 6490 provides guidance on the shapes and dimensions of plough bolt heads to provide a clear means of identifying machines according to their function and design configurations. Detailed diagrams and tables have been provided in BS 6490 to illustrate the shapes and dimensions of plough bolt heads.
By providing you with requirements for optimal performance of components, BS 6490 helps to establish operational stability and reliability of earth-moving machinery.
