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L-9 Fastening System

L9® Fastening System features 180,000 to L9 System Plating Specifications
200,000 psi ultimate tensile strength hav-
ing the minimum ductility Product Type Plate Thickness Bake Finish
of SAE J429 Grade 8 bolts for reduction in of Plate-Inches
area and elongation. Bolts Zinc .0002-.0004 6 Hours @ 375-425º Yellow Dichromate

Nuts Cadmium .0002-.0004 6 Hours @ 375-425º Yellow Dichromate

& Wax

Locknuts Cadmium .0002-.0004 6 Hours @ 375-425º Yellow Dichromate

& Wax

Washers Cadmium .0002-.0004 6 Hours @ 375-425º Yellow Dichromate

L9 System Hardness Specifications:

Product Dia Range Rockwell
Hardness

Bolts All R/C 38-42

Nuts 1/4 thru 5/8 R/C 28-34

3/4 thru 1-1/2 R/C 32-38
A high strength system of high- ly
engineered components Washers All 15N 82-85
The L9® Fastening System is designed
for use in high stress, severe service
e n v i r o n m e n t s . T h e h i g h e s t m e c h a n - i-
USER CAUTIONS Avoid fas-
cal strength off-the-shelf fastening system tener, and possible joint failure; by
available, its special features control torque- observing the following:
tension characteristics to develop high clamp
loads when using properly controlled tighten- 1).Do not substitute components in the L9® Fasten-
ing methods. Reliant Bolt manufacturers L9®
Bolts from AISI alloy steels.
ing System. Non L9® components may not meet the
systems requirements. Reliant Bolt is not respon-
sible for any failures in the use of the L9® fastening
system if substitutions are made of any component or
1). Thicker than standard bolt head
finish of the system (i.e. bolt, nut, locknut or washer).
adds wrenching surface.
2). Washer face eliminates corner drag. 2).Do not alter the coatings as this can result in erratic
3). Radius under bolt head adds strength. and unpredictable clamp loads. Do not use supple-
4). Countersunk washer ID centers the washer against the bolt
head bearing surface during tightening.
mentary lubricants.
5). UNR radiused root bolt thread increases fatigue
resistance by reducing the notch effect of 3).Do not use the L9® system in service environments
conventional UN threads. The UNR thread radius is exceeding 400º F. Any cadmium or zinc plated product
maintained into the thread runout at the junction of
thread to shank
is subject to degradation of corrosion resistance and
6). Smooth washer bearing surfaces distribute loads possible liquid metal embrittlement at temperatures
uniformly and reduce brinneling. Plated finish assists exceeding 400ºF.
torquing
7). Chamfers eliminate corner drag
8). Thicker than standard nut side walls facilitate
4).Discuss the use of L9® bolts and washers in tapped
wrenching. Heat treating helps prevent spilling and holes, with Reliant bolts engineering staff to establish
stripping correct tightening torques and methods. Excessive or
9). Collared L9® prevailing torque metal locknut for assemblies insufficient clamp loads can cause major problems.
subject to vibration
5).When tightening L9® bolts, use the recommended
torque values. The self lubricating features of the sys-
tem reduce required torques so that
in some instances they are below those needed to
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Use the L9® Fastening System To Solve These Common ProblemsCaused By:

Heads
* Improper Material Selection
* Poor Heat Treat Practice
* Poor Heading Practice
Separate * Inadequate Fillet Under Head
* Poor Plating Practice

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* Poor Joint Design

Thread Neck * Improper Strength Grade Selection

* High Service Loads

Down * Overtightening
* Poor Heat Practice
* Poor Joint Design

3
Fatigue * Loss of Clamp Load
* Inadequate Tightening
* Cyclical Service Loads Exceeding Initial Clamp Load
Fracture * Non Radiused Thread Roots
* Poor Joint Design

4
Dished * Soft Low Strength Washer
* Poor Material Quality
* Poor Heat Treat Practice
Washers * Poor Plating Practice

5
Cracked or Split * Improper Material Selection
* Poor Material Quality
Washers * Poor Heading Practice
* Poor Plating Practice

6
Stripped Nuts * Improper Strength Grade Selection
* Poor Heat Treat Practice
* Inadequate Nut Design

7
Cracked or Split * Poor Raw Material Quality
* Poor Heat Treat Practice
* Poor Forming Practice
Nuts

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Rust & Corrosion * Improper Selection of Material and Plating
for a Specific Corrosive Environment
* Poor Joint Design


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User Specifications - L9® Fastening System
The table below lists by size the Tensile Strength, Proof Loads and Clamp Loads appropriate for
use with the L9® Fastening System. Recommended torque values to achieve the recommended
clamp loads are also shown, for applying torque to the bolt head or to the nut. Notes below show
how the loads are calculated. Refer to “User Cautions” prior to installation of L9® fasteners.

Dimensional Specifications - L9® Fastening System

Dimensions show below apply to L9® Fastening System components. Dimensions shown are
the same for both UNRC Unified National Coarse and UNRF Unified National Fine thread prod-
ucts. Washers are the same for both thread types.


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Hex Screws
180,000 min. P.S.I. Tensile Zinc Dicromate Plated Screws
1/4” Diameter
USS Coarse 1/4”-20
SAE Fine 1/4”-28
Coarse Fine Length Qty/ Coarse Fine Length Qty/
in Inches Pkg
CRL 9-405 CRL 9-S405 1/2” 50
CRL 9-407 CRL 9-S407 3/4” 50
CRL 9-410 CRL 9-S410 1” 50
CRL 9-412 CRL 9-S412 1-1/4” 50
CRL 9-415 CRL 9-S415 1-1/2” 50
CRL 9-417 CRL 9-S417 1-3/4” 50
CRL 9-420 CRL 9-S420 2” 50
CRL 9-425 CRL 9-S425 2-1/2” 25
CRL 9-430 CRL 9-S430 3” 1
5/16” Diameter
USS Coarse 5/16”-18
SAE Fine 5/16”-24
Coarse Fine Length Qty/ 1/2” Diameter
in Inches Pkg
CRL 9-505 CRL 9-S505 1/2” 50
CRL 9-507 CRL 9-S507 3/4” 50
CRL 9-510 CRL 9-S510 1” 50
CRL 9-512 CRL 9-S512 1-1/4” 50
CRL 9-515 CRL 9-S515 1-1/2” 50
CRL 9-517 CRL 9-S517 1-3/4” 50
CRL 9-520 CRL 9-S520 2” 50
CRL 9-525 CRL 9-S525 2-1/2” 25
CRL 9-530 CRL 9-S530 3” 1
CRL 9-535 CRL 9-S535 3-1/2” 1
CRL 9-540 CRL 9-S540 4” 1
3/8” Diameter
USS Coarse 3/8”-16
SAE Fine 3/8”-24
Coarse Fine Length Qty/ CRL 9-880 CRL 9-S880 8” 1
in Inches Pkg
CRL 9-605 CRL 9-S605 1/2” 50
CRL 9-607 CRL 9-S607 3/4” 50
CRL 9-610 CRL 9-S610 1” 50
CRL 9-612 CRL 9-S612 1-1/4” 50
CRL 9-615 CRL 9-S615 1-1/2” 50
CRL 9-617 CRL 9-S617 1-3/4” 50
CRL 9-620 CRL 9-S620 2” 50
CRL 9-622 CRL 9-S622 2-1/4” 50
CRL 9-625 CRL 9-S625 2-1/2” 50 CRL 9-915 CRL 9-S915 1-1/2” 25
CRL 9-630 CRL 9-S630 3” 1
CRL 9-635 CRL 9-S635 3-1/2” 1
CRL 9-640 CRL 9-S640 4” 1
CRL 9-645 CRL 9-S645 4-1/2” 1
CRL 9-650 CRL 9-S650 5” 1
CRL 9-660 CRL 9-S660 6” 1
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7/16” Diameter
USS Coarse 7/16”-14
SAE Fine 7/16”-20
in Inches Pkg
CRL 9-707 CRL 9-S707 3/4” 25
CRL 9-710 CRL 9-S710 1” 25
CRL 9-712 CRL 9-S712 1-1/4” 25
CRL 9-715 CRL 9-S715 1-1/2” 25
CRL 9-717 CRL 9-S717 1-3/4” 25
CRL 9-720 CRL 9-S720 2” 25
CRL 9-725 CRL 9-S725 2-1/2” 25
CRL 9-730 CRL 9-S730 3” 1
CRL 9-735 CRL 9-S735 3-1/2” 1
CRL 9-740 CRL 9-S740 4” 1
CRL 9-750 CRL 9-S750 5” 1
CRL 9-760 CRL 9-S760 6” 1
USS Coarse 1/2”-13
SAE Fine 1/2”-20
Coarse Fine Length Qty/
in Inches Pkg
CRL 9-807 CRL 9-S807 3/4” 25
CRL 9-810 CRL 9-S810 1” 25
CRL 9-812 CRL 9-S812 1-1/4” 25
CRL 9-815 CRL 9-S815 1-1/2” 25
CRL 9-817 CRL 9-S817 1-3/4” 25
CRL 9-820 CRL 9-S820 2” 25
CRL 9-822 CRL 9-S822 2-1/4” 25
CRL 9-825 CRL 9-S825 2-1/2” 25
CRL 9-830 CRL 9-S830 3” 1
CRL 9-835 CRL 9-S835 3-1/2” 1
CRL 9-840 CRL 9-S840 4” 1
CRL 9-845 CRL 9-S845 4-1/2” 1
CRL 9-850 CRL 9-S850 5” 1
CRL 9-860 CRL 9-S860 6” 1
CRL 9-870 CRL 9-S870 7” 1
9/16” Diameter
USS Coarse 9/16”-12
SAE Fine 9/16”-18
Course Fine Length Qty/
in Inches Pkg
CRL 9-910 CRL 9-S910 1” 25
CRL 9-920 CRL 9-S920 2” 25
CRL 9-925 CRL 9-S925 2-1/2” 25
CRL 9-930 CRL 9-S930 3” 1
CRL 9-935 CRL 9-S935 3-1/2” 1
CRL 9-940 CRL 9-S940 4” 1
CRL 9-950 CRL 9-S950 5” 1

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L-9 Fastening System
Hex Screws
180,000 min. P.S.I. Tensile Zinc Dicromate
Plated Screws
5/8” Diameter
USS Coarse 5/8”-11
SAE Fine 5/8”-18
Length Qty Length Qty
Coarse Fine in Inches Pkg
CRL 9-1010 CRL 9-S1010 1” 10
CRL 9-1012 CRL 9-S1012 1-1/4” 10
CRL 9-1015 CRL 9-S1015 1-1/2” 10
CRL 9-1017 CRL 9-S1017 1-3/4” 10
CRL 9-1020 CRL 9-S1020 2” 10
CRL 9-1022 CRL 9-S1022 2-1/4” 10
CRL 9-1025 CRL 9-S1025 2-1/2” 10
CRL 9-1027 CRL 9-S1027 2-3/4” 10
CRL 9-1030 CRL 9-S1030 3” 1 CRL 9-1260 CRL 9-S1260 6” 1
CRL 9-1035 CRL 9-S1035 3-1/2” 1
CRL 9-1040 CRL 9-S1040 4” 1
CRL 9-1045 CRL 9-S1045 4-1/2” 1
CRL 9-1050 CRL 9-S1050 5” 1
CRL 9-1055 CRL 9-S1055 5-1/2” 1
CRL 9-1060 CRL 9-S1060 6” 1
CRL 9-1070 CRL 9-S1070 7” 1
CRL 9-1080 CRL 9-S1080 8” 1
CRL 9-1090 CRL 9-S1090 9” 1
CRL 9-10100 CRL 9-S10100 10” 1
CRL 9-10110 CRL 9-S10110 11” 1
CRL 9-10120 CRL 9-S10120 12” 1
3/4” Diameter
USS Coarse 3/4”-10
SAE Fine 3/4”-16
Length Qty CRL 9-1345 CRL 9-S1345 4-1/2” 1
Coarse Fine in Inches Pkg
CRL 9-1115 CRL 9-S1115 1-1/2” 10
CRL 9-1117 CRL 9-S1117 1-3/4” 10
CRL 9-1120 CRL 9-S1120 2” 10
CRL 9-1122 CRL 9-S1122 2-1/4” 10
CRL 9-1125 CRL 9-S1125 2-1/2” 10
CRL 9-1127 CRL 9-S1127 2-3/4” 10
CRL 9-1130 CRL 9-S1130 3” 1
CRL 9-1135 CRL 9-S1135 3-1/2” 1
CRL 9-1140 CRL 9-S1140 4” 1
CRL 9-1145 CRL 9-S1145 4-1/2” 1
CRL 9-1150
CRL 9-1155
CRL 9-S1150
CRL 9-S1155
5”
5-1/2”
1
1
CRL 9-1160 CRL 9-S1160 6” 1
CRL 9-1170 CRL 9-S1170 7” 1
CRL 9-1180 CRL 9-S1180 8” 1
CRL 9-1190 CRL 9-S1190 9” 1
CRL 9-11100 CRL 9-S11100 10” 1
CRL 9-11110 CRL 9-S11110 11” 1
CRL 9-11120 CRL 9-S11120 12” 1

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7/8” Diameter
USS Coarse 7/8”-9
SAE Fine 7/8”-14
Coarse Fine in Inches Pkg
CRL 9-1220 CRL 9-S1220 2” 10
CRL 9-1225 CRL 9-S1225 2-1/2” 10
CRL 9-1230 CRL 9-S1230 3” 1
CRL 9-1235 CRL 9-S1235 3-1/2” 1
CRL 9-1240 CRL 9-S1240 4” 1
CRL 9-1245 CRL 9-S1245 4-1/2” 1
CRL 9-1250 CRL 9-S1250 5” 1
CRL 9-1255 CRL 9-S1255 5-1/2” 1
CRL 9-1270 CRL 9-S1270 7” 1
CRL 9-1280 CRL 9-S1280 8” 1
CRL 9-1290 CRL 9-S1290 9” 1
CRL 9-12100 CRL 9-S12100 10” 1
CRL 9-12110 CRL 9-S12110 11” 1
CRL 9-12120 CRL 9-S12120 12” 1
1” Diameter
USS Coarse 1”-8
SAE Fine 1”-14
Length Qty
Coarse Fine in Inches Pkg
CRL 9-1320 CRL 9-S1320 2” 10
CRL 9-1325 CRL 9-S1325 2-1/2” 10
CRL 9-1330 CRL 9-S1330 3” 1
CRL 9-1335 CRL 9-S1335 3-1/2” 1
CRL 9-1340 CRL 9-S1340 4” 1
CRL 9-1350 CRL 9-S1350 5” 1
CRL 9-1355 CRL 9-S1355 5-1/2” 1
CRL 9-1360 CRL 9-S1360 6” 1
CRL 9-1370 CRL 9-S1370 7” 1
CRL 9-1380 CRL 9-S1380 8” 1
CRL 9-1390 CRL 9-S1390 9” 1
CRL 9-13100 CRL 9-S13100 10” 1
CRL 9-13110 CRL 9-S13110 11” 1
CRL 9-13120 CRL 9-S13120 12” 1
1-1/8” Diameter
USS Coarse 1-1/8”-7
SAE Fine 1-1/8”-12
Length Qty
Coarse Fine in Inches Pkg
CRL 9-1430 CRL 9-S1430 3” 1
CRL 9-1435 CRL 9-S1435 3-1/2” 1
CRL 9-1440 CRL 9-S1440 4” 1
CRL 9-1445 CRL 9-S1445 4-1/2” 1
CRL 9-1450 CRL 9-S1450 5” 1
CRL 9-1460 CRL 9-S1460 6” 1
CRL 9-1470 CRL 9-S1470 7” 1
CRL 9-1480 CRL 9-S1480 8” 1
CRL 9-14100 CRL 9-S14100 10” 1
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Hex Screws
180,000 min. P.S.I. Tensile Zinc Dicromate
Plated Screws
1-1/4” Diameter
USS Coarse 1-1/4”-7
SAE Fine 1-1/4”-12
Length Qty Coarse Fine and Threads Pkg
Coarse Fine in Inches Pkg
CRL 9-1530 CRL 9-S1530 3” 1
CRL 9-1535 CRL 9-S1535 3-1/2” 1
CRL 9-1540 CRL 9-S1540 4” 1
CRL 9-1545 CRL 9-S1545 4-1/2” 1
CRL 9-1550 CRL 9-S1550 5” 1
CRL 9-1555 CRL 9-S1555 5-1/2” 1 CRL 9-312-PT CRL 9-362-PT 5/8”-11,18 25
CRL 9-1560 CRL 9-S1560 6” 1
CRL 9-1570 CRL 9-S1570 7” 1
CRL 9-1580 CRL 9-S1580 8” 1
CRL 9-1590 CRL 9-S1590 9” 1
CRL 9-15100 CRL 9-S15100 10” 1
CRL 9-15110 CRL 9-S15110 11” 1
CRL 9-15120 CRL 9-S15120 12” 1
Hex Stover LockNuts
CAD Dichromate Plated Nuts & Washers
Size Qty
CRL 9-306-PT CRL 9-356-PT 1/4”-20,28 50
CRL 9-307-PT CRL 9-357-PT 5/16”-18,24 50
CRL 9-308-PT CRL 9-358-PT 3/8”-16,24 50
CRL 9-309-PT CRL 9-359-PT 7/16”-14,20 25
CRL 9-310-PT CRL 9-360-PT 1/2”-13,20 25
CRL 9-311-PT CRL 9-361-PT 9/16”-12,18 25
CRL 9-313-PT CRL 9-363-PT 3/4”-10,16 20
CRL 9-314-PT CRL 9-364-PT 7/8”-9,14 15
CRL 9-315-PT CRL 9-365-PT 1”-8,14 10
CRL 9-316-PT CRL 9-366-PT 1-1/8”-7,12 10
CRL 9-317-PT CRL 9-367-PT 1-1/4”-7,12 10
CRL 9-318-PT CRL 9-368-PT 1-1/2”-6,12 5

Tension Washers
1-1/2” Diameter CAD Dichromate Plated Nuts & Washers
USS Coarse 1-1/2”-6
SAE Fine 1-1/2”-12 Part # Size Qty/Pkg
CRL 9-156 1/4” 50
Length Qty CRL 9-157 5/16” 50
Coarse Fine in Inches Pkg CRL 9-158 3/8” 50
CRL 9-1640 CRL 9-S1640 4” 1 CRL 9-159 7/16” 50
CRL 9-1650 CRL 9-S1650 5” 1 CRL 9-160 1/2” 25
CRL 9-1660 CRL 9-S1660 6” 1 CRL 9-161 9/16” 25
CRL 9-1670 CRL 9-S1670 7” 1 CRL 9-162 5/8” 25
CRL 9-1680 CRL 9-S1680 8” 1 CRL 9-163 3/4” 25
CRL 9-16100 CRL 9-S16100 10” 1 CRL 9-164 7/8” 10
CRL 9-16120 CRL 9-S16120 12” 1 CRL 9-165 1” 10
CRL 9-166 1-1/8” 10
CRL 9-167 1-1/4” 10
CRL 9-168 1-1/2” 5
Hex Nuts
CAD Dichromate Plated

Nuts & Washers

Size Qty
Coarse Fine and Threads Pkg
CRL 9-306 CRL 9-356 1/4”-20,28 50
CRL 9-307 CRL 9-357 5/16”-18,24 50
CRL 9-308 CRL 9-358 3/8”-16,24 50
CRL 9-309 CRL 9-359 7/16”-14,20 25
CRL 9-310 CRL 9-360 1/2”-13,20 25
CRL 9-311 CRL 9-361 9/16”-12,18 25
CRL 9-312 CRL 9-362 5/8”-11,18 25
CRL 9-313 CRL 9-363 3/4”-10,16 20
CRL 9-314 CRL 9-364 7/8”-9,14 15
CRL 9-315 CRL 9-365 1”-8,14 10
CRL 9-316 CRL 9-366 1-1/8”-7,12 10
CRL 9-317 CRL 9-367 1-1/4”-7,12 10
CRL 9-318 CRL 9-368 1-1/2”-6,12 5


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