IS 2540 : 2008 Dimensions for Threaded Centre Holes

ICS 25.080.01 PGD 37
Reaffirmed 2014

1 Scope

This standard prescribes the dimensions of threadedcentre holes with 60� countersink. Centre holes as perthis standard are meant for the assembly of pulleysand couplings with pressing tools, but not fortransportation with eyebolts. The forms of centre holesare functionally equivalent; hence the choice of formis left to the manufacturers.

2 References

The following standards are necessary adjuncts to thisstandard:

     IS No.        Title
IS 1369 : Part 3 :
1995
Fasteners -Thread run-outs and under-
cuts: Part 3 Dimensions for screw
thread run-outs and undercuts for
internal threads (Blind tapped holes)
(third revision)
IS 2102 : Part 1 :
1993
General tolerances: Part 1 Tolerances
for linear and angular dimensions,
without individual tolerance
indications (third revision)
IS 10952 : 1984/
ISO 2306 : 1972
Recommendations for drills for use
prior to tapping screw threads
IS 11668 : 1985 Technical drawings - Simplified
representation of centre holes