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68487-4-40 — BOLT,SHEAR

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— · BOLT SCREW
PRODUCT OVERVIEW

68487-4-40: BOLT,SHEAR.

The BOLT,SHEAR is a the manufacturer industrial component. Key specifications include material: STEEL COMP H11 OVERALL, head_style: DOUBLE HEXAGON EXTENDED WASHER, grip_length: 2.490 INCHES MINIMUM AND 2.510 INCHES MAXIMUM IN, head_height: 0.254 INCHES NOMINAL IN, thread_class: 3A A, grip_diameter: 0.2485 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.2495 INCHES MAXIMUM IN. This part is cataloged in the U.S.

Government catalog under NSN 5306-01-274-0030, indicating validated use in U.S. government and defense logistics supply chains. Available through authorized enterprise resellers and TPM (Third Party Maintenance) channels.

Verify compatibility with your specific system configuration before ordering.

WHERE IT FITS
68487-4-40
NSN: 5306-01-274-0030
FSC: 5306 — Bolts
CAGE: 56878 — SPS TECHNOLOGIES, LLC DBA PB FASTENERS (USA)
SPECIFICATIONS
materialSTEEL COMP H11 OVERALL
head_styleDOUBLE HEXAGON EXTENDED WASHER
grip_length2.490 INCHES MINIMUM AND 2.510 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
head_height0.254 INCHES NOMINAL IN
thread_class3A A
grip_diameter0.2485 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.2495 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
thread_length0.521 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.571 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
surface_finish32.0 MICROINCHES GRIP
fastener_length3.035 INCHES MINIMUM AND 3.061 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
thread_directionRIGHT-HAND
surface_treatmentNICKEL AND CADMIUM AND CHROMATE OVERALL
width_between_flats0.304 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.313 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
NSN5306-01-274-0030
COMPONENT DIAGRAM
BOLT / SCREW — THREAD VERIFICATION REQUIRED Hex HEAD LENGTH: — THREAD: — × — MATERIAL: — PN: 68487-4-40 · OEM ⚠ VERIFY BEFORE ORDERING Verify thread pitch before ordering — metric (M8×1.25) ≠ imperial (5/16-18). Wrong thread = wrong part. Grade/class stamped on bolt head determines tensile strength ✓ BROKER TIP Grade/class stamped on head determines tensile strength. Grade 8 > Grade 5 > Grade 2. Always confirm head marking matches specification requirement PARTSTABLE TECHNICAL DRAWING — NOT TO SCALE
KEY FEATURES
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SURFACE FINISH: 32.0 MICROINCHES GRIP
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EXTENDED WASHER THICKNESS: 0.042 INCHES NOMINAL IN
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HEAD HEIGHT: 0.254 INCHES NOMINAL IN
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FASTENER LENGTH: 3.035 INCHES MINIMUM AND 3.061 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
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SURFACE TREATMENT DOCUMENT AND CLASSIFICATION: STSB5003 CAGEC 72036 MFR REF SINGLE TREATMENT RESPONSE OVERALL
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EXTENDED WASHER DIAMETER: 0.405 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.475 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
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THREAD LENGTH: 0.521 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.571 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
SURFACE FINISH32.0 MICROINCHES GRIP
SURFACE FINISH32.0 MICROINCHES BEARING SURFACE OF HEAD
EXTENDED WASHER THICKNESS0.042 INCHES NOMINAL IN
HEAD HEIGHT0.254 INCHES NOMINAL IN
FASTENER LENGTH3.035 INCHES MINIMUM AND 3.061 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
SURFACE TREATMENT DOCUMENT AND CLASSIFICATIONSTSB5003 CAGEC 72036 MFR REF SINGLE TREATMENT RESPONSE OVERALL
EXTENDED WASHER DIAMETER0.405 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.475 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
THREAD LENGTH0.521 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.571 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
MATERIAL DOCUMENT AND CLASSIFICATIONSTSB5003 CAGEC 72036 MFR REF SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE OVERALL
NOMINAL THREAD DIAMETER0.250 INCHES IN
OTHER ITEMS IN FSC 5306 — Bolts
Items in the same Federal Supply class. No interchangeability or substitution relationship is implied.
5306-00-001-1276 5306-00-001-1949 5306-00-001-1988 5306-00-001-1989 5306-00-001-1990 5306-00-001-1991 5306-00-001-1993 5306-00-001-2017
SUBSTITUTES & CROSS-REFERENCES 1
68487-4-040Reference document
Same NSN cross-reference
Reference document — Secondary reference
LIFECYCLE
NSN statusActive· U.S. Government catalog
Acquisition advice: Normally procured from the manufacturer (OEM)No demilitarization required
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is 68487-4-40?
68487-4-40 is a BOLT,SHEAR.
What parts can replace 68487-4-40?
There is 1 known substitute for 68487-4-40: 68487-4-040. Substitute compatibility should be verified for your specific system.
What is the NSN for 68487-4-40?
68487-4-40 is cataloged in the U.S. Government catalog under NSN 5306-01-274-0030. This indicates validated use in U.S. government and defense supply chains.
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U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.
PartsTable commercial catalog: edition Unified commercial catalog snapshot through 2026-09-28, edition date not on file, retrieved 2026-09-28.