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head height [2 records]

Record 1 1996-02-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Joining Elements (Mechanical Components)
  • Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
DEF

For a flat bearing surface head, ... the overall distance, measured parallel to the fastener axis, from the extreme top to the bearing surface. For a conical bearing surface head ... the overall distance, measured in a line parallel to the fastener axis from the extreme top to the intersection of the bearing surface with the extended thread major diameter cylinder on a threaded fastener or with the shank on an unthreaded fastener. For flat and oval undercut heads, ... this distance measured to the intersection of the bearing surface with the undercut. For oval heads and undercut oval heads, the overall distance is referred to as total head height.

OBS

head height: term standardized by ISO. Aerospace rivets.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments d'assemblage (Composants mécaniques)
  • Aérotechnique et maintenance
OBS

hauteur de tête : terme normalisé par l'ISO.

Spanish

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Record 2 1988-03-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Engines (Motor Vehicles)
  • Servicing and Maintenance (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Moteur (Véhicules automobiles)
  • Entretien et réparation (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)

Spanish

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