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wrench clearances

wrench clearances

wrench clearances

(OP)
Machinery's Handbook (25th) has tables of clearances for wrench openings up to 1-5/8". Can anyone direct me to info on wrench clearances for larger sizes?

RE: wrench clearances

I've never seen an charts which go larger than that.  As was recommended on E-Tips in another thread years ago, at some point you're going to just have to draw it out for yourself to see what it's going to be.

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To an Engineer, the glass is twice as big as it needs to be.
 

RE: wrench clearances

DIN 3124 goes up to 80 mm.

RE: wrench clearances

Realistically, why would you need larger clearances for wrench sizes larger than 1-5/8?   (Use the guidelines from the DIN standard for 80 mm, nominal 3+ inch, if you must.)   

But, since those clearances are good for wrench sizes up to 1-5/8, and the difficulties of fabricating a "wrench-turnable" part bigger than 1-5/8 are no harder, just the 1-5/8 tolerances.

Looking at the problem the other way, do you need to design a space to "attach" and "turn" a wrench for a 2-1/2 nut?    If so, get the wrench you will use, and measure the length and max diameter of the wrench head.   Using a socket wrench or impact wrench to turn the part?  Do the same thing - but check your design to make sure there is room to attach and remove and operate the impact wrench and its adapter.         

RE: wrench clearances

(OP)
Thanks, guys.

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