Sheared Pin in Slide
Last fall a clevis pin in my slide mechanism sheared off. I believe it is this one: W1245027 GR-1547 Clevis Pin 1/4" x 1-1/8" Stainless Steel found here: http://www.rbwstore.com/Slide-Outs_c_4.h...
Forum Discussion
Well I couldn't figure out how to get shear strength for different bolts, but maybe max torque will give an idea about relative shear strengths. And max torque is readily available for bolts.
Here's some info on Max Torque for 1/4-20 bolts:
Stainless: 6 ft-lbs
Grade 2 : 5 ft-lbs
Grade 5 : 8 ft-lbs
Grade 8 : 12 ft-lbs
But the 1/4" SS Clevis doesn't have threads so it will be a bit stronger than a bolt (give it a 7 instead of 6?). So I figure a Grade 2-3 bolt will be weaker than the original clevis, and Grade 8 is probably too strong. But a Grade 5 bolt might be just a little stronger (8 vs 7?).
Anyway if the bolt in there (Grade 2-3), gives out soon, I'll replace it with a Grade 5. If it lasts a long time, I'll stick with the low grade cheapo bolt.
Here's some info on Max Torque for 1/4-20 bolts:
Stainless: 6 ft-lbs
Grade 2 : 5 ft-lbs
Grade 5 : 8 ft-lbs
Grade 8 : 12 ft-lbs
But the 1/4" SS Clevis doesn't have threads so it will be a bit stronger than a bolt (give it a 7 instead of 6?). So I figure a Grade 2-3 bolt will be weaker than the original clevis, and Grade 8 is probably too strong. But a Grade 5 bolt might be just a little stronger (8 vs 7?).
Anyway if the bolt in there (Grade 2-3), gives out soon, I'll replace it with a Grade 5. If it lasts a long time, I'll stick with the low grade cheapo bolt.
