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IS 7170 (1989): Slotted countersunk (flat) head tapping

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IS 7170
IS0
1482
: 1989
: 1983
( Reaffirmed 2004 )
Indian Standard
SLOTTED COUNTERSUNK
( FLAT) HEAD
TAPPING SCREWS ( COMMON HEAD STYLE)
( First Revision )
UDC
621993
: 621*882*21!53
-0
@ BIS 1990
.
.-
BUREAUOF
MANAK
February
1990
BHAVAN,
INDIAN
STANDARDS
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IS 7170 : 1989
ISa 1482 : 1983
Indian Standard
SLOTTED COUNTERSUNK ( FLAT) HEAD
TAPPING SCREWS ( COMMON HEAD STYLE )
(
NATIONAL
First Revision)
FOREWORD
This Indian Standard ( First Revision ) which is identical

sunk ( flat ) head tapping screws ( common
for Standardization ( IS0 ) was adopted by
the recommendation
of the Bolts, Nuts and
and approval of the Mechanical Engineering
with IS0 1482 : 1983 Slotted

counterhead style ) issued by the international Organization
the Bureau of Indian Standards on 3 March 1989 on
Fasteners Accessories Sectional Ccmmittee ( EDC 27 )
Division Council.
The original version of this standard IS 7170 : 1974 Specification

for slotted countersunk
( flat )
head tapping screws was based on lSO/R 1482 : 1970 Slotted countersunk ( flat ) head tapping
screws issued by ISO. The revision has been made by adoption of the revised IS0 standardThe following
major changes have been made in this revision:
IS0 1482 : 1983.
a), Countersunk
angle has been changed
from 80 to 90;
b) Types AB and B have been re-designated
as types C and F. respectively;
c) Screw size numbers have been dispensed with and screw sizes
nominal drameters prefixed
with letters ST. The following
numbers, with the corresponding
new size designations:
Screw Size No. as per
IS 7170 : 1974
Corresponding Sizes
in this Revision
(0)
Not covered
(1)
2
Not covered
ST 202
(3)
4
Not covered
(5)
6
d) Dimensions
are re-designated
by the
table gives old screw size
Screw Size No. as

per IS 7170: 7974
Corresponding Sizes
in this Revision
Not covered
ST 4.2
(7)
8
10
ST 4.8
ST 5.5
(12)
14
ST 2.9
Not covered
ST 63
ST8
(16)
Not covered
ST 3.5
ST 9.5
--
have been rationalized.
Additional
requirements
supplementing
given in the National Annex.
specifications
covered
in ISO 1482 : 1983
ln the adopted standard, certain terminology and conventions

are not
in Indian Standards, attention is specially drawn to the following:
a) Wherever the words International
should be read as Indian Standard.
Standard
appear,
b) Comma ( , ) has been used as a decimal marker while

practice is to use point ( . ) as the decimal marker.
identical
referring
in Indian
with
to this
have been
those
used
standard,
they
Standards
the current
IS 7170: 1888
IS0 1102 : 1883
CROSS REFERENCES
International Standard
Indian Standard
Degree of
Correspondence
IS0 225 : 1983 Fasteners - Bolts,

screws, studs and nuts - Symbols
and designation of dimensions
IS 8536 : 1987 Fasteners - Bolts,

screws, studs and nuts - Symbols
and designation
of dimensions
( first revision )
Identical
IS0 1478 : 1983

thread
IS 6957 : 1989
Dimensions
of
screws for thread forming tapping
screws ( first rewsion )
Identical
IS 7178 : 1989 Technical

conditions
for
tapping
( second revision )
supply
screws
Related
Fasteners -
IS 2614 : 1969:
Method
for
sampling
of
fasteners
( first
revision )
Related
IS0 4042t
Threaded components
- Electroplated
coatings
components
IS 1367 (Part 11 )t Technical

supply conditions
for threaded
fasteners: Part 11 Electroplated
coatings
Would be
identical
IS0 475911 : 1978 Tolerances for

fasteners, Part 1 Bolts, screws and
nuts with thread diameters ) 1.6
and < 150 mm and product grades
A, B and C
IS 1367 ( Part 2 ) : 1984 Technical supply conditions for threaded

steel fasteners: Part 2 Product
grades and toierances
( second
revision )
Technically
equivalent
Countersunk
IS0
7721 : 1983
head screws - Head configuration
and gauging
IS 11362 : 1985 Head configuration and gauging of countersunk

head screws
Identical
Tapping
screws
IS0 2702 : 1974 Heat-treated

tapping screws - Mechanical
perties
IS0
3269 : 1988
Acceptance inspection
steel
pro-
ALTERATION
In Clause 5 the designation
Tapping
screw IS 7170
of slotted
-
in place of
Tapping screw IS0 1482 -
countersunk
IS0 1482 -
( fiat ) head tapping
screw may be read as:
ST3, 5 x 16-C
ST3, 5 x 16-C.
*Was in draft stage in 1983, first edition published in 1964, and second edition in 1988.
*At present in draft stage.
$The provisions of this Indian Standard are applicable.
2
IS 7170 : 1999
IS0 1692 : 1993
Scope and field of application
1.
This International Standard specifies the characteristics of slotted countersunk (flat) head tapping screws with thread sizes from
ST 2,2 to ST 9.5 inclusive.
References
IS0 22fi, festeners -
Bolts, screws, studs and nuts -
symbols and designations of dimensions.
IS0 1478, Tapping screws thread.

IS0 2702, tfeet- treated steel tapping screws IS0 3269, Fasteners -Acceptance
IS0 4042, Threaded components -
Mechanical properties.
inspection. 1)
Electroplated coatings components, 1)
IS0 475911, Tolerances for fastdners grades A, B and c.

IS0 7721, Countersunk head screws -
Part 1: Bolts, screws 8nd nuts with thread diameters > 1,6 and < 160 mm 8nd product
Head configurations and gauging,
1) At presentat the stage of draft.
IS 7170 : 1989
IS0 1492 : 1983
Type
/r\
/Edge
rounded
Tybe F
or flat
Dimensions
y ref .4)
1)
P =
2)
Distance
3)
See IS0 7721.
pitch of the thread.

from the underside of the head to the first major diameter
4)
Length of incomplete
5J
Sizes with lengths marked with a dash
of the thread within specified
thread.
l-)
in the table shall not be manufactured.
limits.
in millimetres
IS ;176 : 1889
IS0 1482 : 1983
Specifications
and reference
International
Material
Standards
Steel, according to IS0 2702
According to IS0 1478
Thread
Mechanical
properties
Tolerances
According to IS0 2702

A
Product grade
International Standard
Finish
IS0 475911
Plain
Requirements for electroplating are covered in IS0 4042.
If different electroplating requirements are desired or if requirements are needed for

other finishes, they should be negotiated between customerand supplier.
Aqceptability
For acceptance procedure see IS0 3269.
Designation
Example for the designation of a slotted countersunk (flat) head tapping screw with thread size ST 3,5, nominal length I = 16 mm and
cone end type C.
Tapping screw IS0 1462 - ST 3,5 x 16 - C
IS 7170 : 1989
NATIONAL
ANNEX
In addition to the requirements covered in the standard,

IS 7170 : 1989 shall also comply with the following.
GENERAL
the self tapping
screws
manufactured
to
REQUIREMENTS
In respect of such other requirements

conform to IS 7178 : 1989.
not
covered
in this standard,
the tapping
screws shall
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Disclosure to Promote the Right To Information

The Right to Information, The Right to Live

Step Out From the Old to the New

Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Sangathan

IS 7170 (1989): Slotted countersunk (flat) head tapping

Invent a New India Using Knowledge

Knowledge is such a treasure which cannot be stolen

This Indian Standard ( First Revision ) which is identical

with IS0 1482 : 1983 Slotted

The original version of this standard IS 7170 : 1974 Specification

angle has been changed

b) Types AB and B have been re-designated

as types C and F. respectively;

Screw Size No. as

have been rationalized.

in ISO 1482 : 1983

ln the adopted standard, certain terminology and conventions

b) Comma ( , ) has been used as a decimal marker while

IS0 225 : 1983 Fasteners - Bolts,

IS 8536 : 1987 Fasteners - Bolts,

IS0 1478 : 1983

IS 7178 : 1989 Technical

IS 1367 (Part 11 )t Technical

IS0 475911 : 1978 Tolerances for

IS 1367 ( Part 2 ) : 1984 Technical supply conditions for threaded

IS 11362 : 1985 Head configuration and gauging of countersunk

IS0 2702 : 1974 Heat-treated

( fiat ) head tapping

screw may be read as:

Scope and field of application

IS0 22fi, festeners -

Bolts, screws, studs and nuts -

symbols and designations of dimensions.

IS0 1478, Tapping screws thread.

IS0 475911, Tolerances for fastdners grades A, B and c.

Head configurations and gauging,

1) At presentat the stage of draft.

See IS0 7721.

pitch of the thread.

Sizes with lengths marked with a dash

of the thread within specified

in the table shall not be manufactured.

According to IS0 1478

According to IS0 2702

Requirements for electroplating are covered in IS0 4042.

If different electroplating requirements are desired or if requirements are needed for

For acceptance procedure see IS0 3269.

In addition to the requirements covered in the standard,

the self tapping

In respect of such other requirements

under the Bureau

of goods and attending

matters in the country.

the standard, of necessary details, such as symbols and sizes, type or

Enquiries relating to copyright