Selection and analysis

Material of components 3.6 / 4.6 Steel with Rm N/mm2 400 400...600 > 600...800 > 800 0.8 d 0.8 d 0.8 d 0.8 d 1.3 d 1.3 d Cast Al alloys Pure aluminium Al alloy, hardened not hardened 1.6 d 1.6 d 0.8 d 1.2 d 2.5 d

Length of engagement le2) according to property class of screw 4.8...6.8 1.2 d 1.2 d 1.2 d 1.2 d 1.5 d 1.3 d 2.2 d 1.2 d 1.6 d 8.8 1.2 d 1.2 d 1.0 d 1.5 d 1.6 d 10.9 1.2 d 1.0 d 3) 3) 3) 3)

Cast iron Copper alloys Light metals1)

Soft metals, plastics

1) 2) 3)

For dynamic loads the specified value of le must be increased by approx. 20%. Source: Roloff / Matek Fine pitch threads require approx 25% greater lengths of engagement. For higher strength screws, the shear strength of the internal thread material as calculated in VDI 2230 must be taken into account.

When determining the nominal length of threaded fasteners, the tolerances applicable to the parts to be joined must be considered. In addition to this, the tolerances on the screw or bolt length and nut height must be taken into account.

The calculated length must whenever possible be rounded to the next highest nominal length, as specified in the appropriate product standard (dimensional standards).

By way of departure from the above specifications, a smaller length of engagement is permitted when using a HELICOIL thread insert. See DIN 8140. Example: M 8 screw of property class 10.9 mounted in aluminium with a tensile strength of Rm = 250 ... 270 N/mm2 and a permissible shear stress of Tzul = 0.7 x Rm = 180 N/mm2 Without HELICOIL: Thread length min 2 x d (as in VDI 2230) With HELICOIL: Thread length 1.5 x d (as in DIN 81401, 3.1).

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