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COMMON STANDARDS
EN ISO 898-1
(EXTRACT)
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF BOLTS AND SCREWS
The following prescriptions conform to the contents of
ISO 898/1, and apply to bolts and screws:
With coarse pitch thread M3 to M30, and fine pitch
thread from M8x1 to M30x2.
With triangular ISO thread in accordance with
ISO 68-1.
With diameter/pitch combinations in accordance with
ISO 261 and ISO 262
With thread tolerance in accordance with ISO 965-1
and ISO 965-2.
Made of carbon steel or alloy steel.
It does not specify requirements for such properties as:
Ability to withstand temperature above +300C, or below
50C.
1) Boron content can reach 0.005% provided that
non-effective boron is controlled by addition of
titanium and/or aluminium.
2) In case of plain carbon boron steel with a carbon
content below 0.25% (ladle analysis), the minimum
manganese content shall be 0.6% for property class
8.8 and 0.7% for property class 10.9.
3) For the materials of these property classes, it is
intended that there should be a sufficient
hardenability to ensure a structure consisting of
approximately 90% martensite in the core of
the threaded sections for the fasteners in the
as-hardened condition before tempering.
4) This alloy steel shall contain at least one of the
following elements in the minimum quantity given:
chromium 0.30%, nickel 0.30%, molybdenum
0.20%, vanadium 0.10%. Where elements are
specified in combinations of two, three or four and
have alloy contents less than those given above, the
limit value to be applied for class determination is
70% of the sum of the individual limit values shown
above for the two, three or four elements concerned.
5) A metallographically detectable white phosphorous
enriched layer is not permitted for property class 12.9.
Carbon steel
- 0.55 0.05 0.06 0.003 -
- 0.55 0.05 0.06 0.003 -
Carbon steels with additives
(e.g. B, Mn or Cr) quenched and tempered
0.15 2) 0.40 0.035 0.035 0.003 425
Carbon steels with additives
(e.g. B, Mn or Cr) quenched and tempered
0.20 2) 0.55 0.035 0.035 0.003
425
Alloy steel quenched and tempered 4) 0.20 0.55 0.035 0.035 0.003
Alloy steel quenched and tempered 4) 0.28 0.50 0.035 0.035 0.003 380
STEELS AND CHEMICAL ANALYSIS
Property
class
Material and treatment
Chemical composition
(check analysis), %
Tempering
temperature
min. C
C P S B 1)
min. max. max. max. max.
4.8
6.8
8.8
10.9 3)
12.9 3) 5)
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1) For structural bolting the limit is 12 mm.
2) Surface hardness shall not be more than 30 Vickers
points above the measured core hardness on the
product when readings of both surface and core are
carried out at HV 0.3. For property class 10.9 any
increase in hardness at the surface which indicates
that the surface hardness exceeds 390 HV is not
acceptable.
Property class
4.8 6.8 8.8 10.9 12.9
- -
d 16mm d > 16mm
- -
1) 1)
420 600 800 830 1040 1220
130 190 250 255 320 385
220 250 320 335 380 435
- - 2)
340 480 - - - -
- - 640 660 940 1100
310 440 580 600 830 970
- - See ISO 898/7
- - 12 12 9 8
- - 52 52 48 44
- - 1/2 H1 1/2 H1 2/3 H1 3/4 H1
- - 0.015 0.015 0.015 0.015
- - Reduction of hardness 20HV maximum
In accordance with ISO 6157-1 or ISO 6157-3 as appropriate
Mechanical properties
Thread Diameter
Minimum tensile strength
Rm N/mm
2
Vickers hardness HV
F98N
Surface hardness HV 0.3
Lower yield stress
ReL N/mm
2
Stress at 0.2% non proportional
elongation
Rp0.2 N/mm
2
Stress under proof load Sp
Breaking torque MB
Elongation after fracture,
A
Reduction of area after fracture,
Z
Minimum height of non-decarburized
thread zone,
E
Maximum depth of complete
decarburization,
G
Hardness after retempering
Surface integrity
min.
min.
max.
max.
min.
min.
N/mm
2
N/m min.
% min.
% min.
mm.
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
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EN ISO 2702
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HEAT-TREATED STEEL TAPPING SCREWS
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES AND PERFORMANCE
The primary objective of this International Standard is to
ensure that tapping screws will form mating threads in
materials into which they are normally driven without
deforming their own thread and without breaking during
assembly or service.
Materials
The material used is casehardening quality steel.
Acceptance
For routine acceptance test, the drive test, torsional test
and core hardness test may be used.
Drive test
The sample screws (coated or uncoated, as received)
shall be driven into a test plate until a thread of full
diameter is completely through the test plate.
The test plate shall be made of low carbon steel with a
carbon content not exceeding 0,23%. The hardness of
the plate shall be 130 HV to 170 HV. The thickness of the
plate shall conform to the values given in the following
table.
The test hole shall be drilled, or punched and redrilled,
or reamed to the hole diameter specified in table for the
size of screw being tested.
2 1.30 1.17 1.955 1.905
3 1.30 1.17 2.235 2.185
4 1.30 1.17 2.465 2.415
5 1.30 1.17 2.730 2.680
6 2.06 1.85 2.970 2.920
7 2.06 1.85 3.290 3.240
8 2.06 1.85 3.480 3.430
10 3.23 3.10 4.065 4.015
12 3.23 3.10 4.785 4.735
14 5.05 4.67 5.525 5.475
16 5.05 4.67 6.935 6.885
STANDARD TEST PLATE THICKNESS AND HOLE DIAMETER FOR DRIVE TEST
Designation
Plate thickness Hole diameter
N
mm. mm.
max. min. max. min.
Nominal thread
diameter
ST 2.2
ST 2.6
ST 2.9
ST 3.3
ST 3.5
ST 3.9
ST 4.2
ST 4.8
ST 5.5
ST 6.3
ST 8
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EN ISO 2702
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Torsional strength test
The shank of the sample screw (coated or uncoated, as
received) shall be clamped in a mating, split, threaded
die or other device so that the clamped portion of the
screw is not damaged and at least two full threads
project above the clamping device and at least two full-
form threads exclusive of point are held within the
clamping device.
A threaded insert with a blind hole may be used in place
of the clamping device provided that the hole depth
is such as to ensure that breakage will occur beyond
the point.
By means of a suitable calibrated torque-measuring
device, torque shall be applied to the screw until failure
occurs.
The screw shall meet the minimum torsional strength
requirements given in the following table.
In cases where screws are plated subsequent to delivery
to the purchaser (or where plating of screws is otherwise
under the control of the purchaser), the producer is not
responsible for failure due to plating.
In such cases, the bolt manufacturer can only be held
responsible if it is proved that the failure is not due to any
post-treatment.
Screws from which the plating has been stripped off
cannot be considered as samples.
Nominal
thread
diameter
Designation
Minimum torsional
N
strength
Nm
ST 2.2
ST 2.6
ST 2.9
ST 3.3
ST 3.5
ST 3.9
ST 4.2
ST 4.8
ST 5.5
ST 6.3
ST 8
2 0.45
3 0.90
4 1.50
5 2.0
6 2.7
7 3.4
8 4.4
10 6.3
12 10.0
14 13.6
16 30.5
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UNI 6946
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TAPPING SCREWS
APPROXIMATE HOLE SIZES
The hole sizes in the present standard have been
determined experimentally; when using them in a serie
production it is recommended to verify previously there
values by proper testing.
HOLE SIZES FOR SHEET METALS
- 0.40 - 1.60 - -
0.40 0.50 - 1.60 - -
0.50 0.60 - 1.70 - 1.65
0.60 0.80 - 1.80 - 1.65
0.80 0.90 - 1.90 - 1.65
0.90 1.20 - 1.90 - 1.70
1.20 1.50 - 1.95 - 1.80
- 0.40 2.20 2.20 - -
0.40 0.50 2.20 2.20 - -
0.50 0.60 2.50 2.30 2.20 -
0.60 0.80 2.50 2.40 2.20 2.20
0.80 0.90 2.50 2.40 2.20 2.20
0.90 1.20 - 2.45 2.20 2.20
1.20 1.50 - 2.55 - 2.30
1.50 1.90 - 2.60 - 2.30
1.90 2.70 - - - 2.40
- 0.40 2.85 2.65 - -
0.40 0.50 2.85 2.65 - -
0.50 0.60 2.85 2.70 2.85 -
0.60 0.80 2.85 2.70 2.85 2.65
0.80 0.90 2.85 2.80 2.85 2.65
0.90 1.20 - 2.85 2.85 2.65
1.20 1.50 - 2.95 - 2.70
1.50 1.90 - 3.10 - 2.80
1.90 2.70 - 3.25 - 2.85
2.70 6.30 - - - 3.10
- 0.50 3.10 2.95 - -
0.50 0.60 3.10 2.95 3.10 -
0.60 0.80 3.10 2.95 3.10 2.90
0.80 0.90 3.10 2.95 3.10 2.90
0.90 1.20 3.10 3.10 3.10 2.95
1.20 1.50 - 3.25 - 3.10
1.50 1.90 - 3.50 - 3.25
1.90 2.70 - 3.60 - 3.50
2.70 6.30 - - - 3.60
- 0.50 3.50 - - -
0.50 0.60 3.50 3.20 3.50 -
0.60 0.80 3.50 3.20 3.50 2.95
0.80 0.90 3.50 3.20 3.50 3.10
0.90 1.20 3.50 3.25 3.50 3.25
1.20 1.50 - 3.50 - 3.50
1.50 1.90 - 3.60 - 3.60
1.90 2.70 - 3.80 - 3.75
2.70 3.20 - 3.80 - 3.75
3.20 3.40 - 3.90 - 3.80
3.40 9.50 - - - 3.90
Nominal
thread
diameter
Designation
N
Metal
thickness
over until to
Hole size* for sheet metals in :
Steel, stainless and brass Aluminium alloy
Punched Drilled or Punched Drilled or
holes trimmed holes holes trimmed holes
ST 2.2 2
ST 2.9 4
ST 3.5 6
ST 3.9 7
ST 4.2 8
Dimensions in mm.
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2.00 3.00 2.00 5.00 2.00 5.00
2.65 5.00 2.55 6.50 2.40 6.50
3.25 6.50 3.25 6.50 3.10 6.50
3.65 6.50 3.45 6.50 3.25 6.50
3.85 6.50 3.80 8.00 3.70 8.00
4.50 6.50 4.50 8.00 4.40 8.00
5.10 7.00 5.10 9.50 4.90 9.50
6.00 8.00 6.00 9.50 5.60 9.50
Nominal
thread
diameter
Designation
N
Aluminium, magnesium,
Phenolic materials
Cellulosic, acrylic
zinc, brass, bronze casting and styrenic materials
Hole Depth of Hole Depth of Hole Depth of
size blind hole min. size blind hole min. size blind hole min.
ST 2.2 2
ST 2.9 4
ST 3.5 6
ST 3.9 7
ST 4.2 8
ST 4.8 10
ST 5.5 12
ST 6.3 14
* Recommended tolerance: H12
- 0.50 4.00 - - -
0.50 0.60 4.00 3.70 4.00 -
0.60 0.80 4.00 3.70 4.00 -
0.80 0.90 4.00 3.75 4.00 3.70
0.90 1.20 4.00 3.90 4.00 3.70
1.20 1.50 - 3.90 - 3.70
1.50 1.90 - 4.00 - 3.75
1.90 2.70 - 4.10 - 3.75
2.70 3.20 - 4.30 - 3.80
3.20 3.40 - 4.30 - 3.80
3.40 4.20 - 4.40 - 3.90
4.20 9.50 - - - 4.10
- 0.60 4.70 4.20 - -
0.60 0.80 4.70 4.20 - -
0.80 0.90 4.70 4.20 - -
0.90 1.20 4.70 4.30 - 4.10
1.20 1.50 - 4.50 - 4.25
1.50 1.90 - 4.70 - 4.40
1.90 2.70 - 4.70 - 4.60
2.70 3.20 - 5.00 - 4.70
3.20 3.40 - 5.00 - 4.70
3.40 4.20 - 5.10 - 4.80
4.20 9.50 - - - 5.00
- 0.80 5.3 5.00 - -
0.80 0.90 5.3 5.00 - -
0.90 1.20 5.3 5.00 - -
1.20 1.50 - 5.10 - 5.10
1.50 1.90 - 5.20 - 5.10
1.90 2.70 - 5.30 - 5.20
2.70 3.20 - 5.80 - 5.30
3.20 3.40 - 5.80 - 5.30
3.40 4.20 - 6.00 - 5.40
4.20 4.80 - 6.00 - 4.40
4.80 4.90 - 6.00 - 5.60
4.90 9.50 - - - 5.80
Nominal
thread
diameter
Designation
N
Metal
thickness
over until to
Hole size* for sheet metals in :
Steel, stainless and brass Aluminium alloy
Punched Drilled or Punched Drilled or
holes trimmed holes holes trimmed holes
ST 4.8 10
ST 5.5 12
ST 6.3 14
UNI 6946
(EXTRACT)
HOLE SIZES FOR:
ALUMINIUM, MAGNESIUM, ZINC, BRASS, BRONZE CASTING AND PLASTIC MATERIALS Dimensions in mm.
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HOLE SIZES FOR SHEET METALS
0.38 2.18 2.18 - -
0.46 2.18 2.18 - -
0.61 2.49 2.26 2.18 -
0.76 2.49 2.39 2.18 2.18
0.91 2.49 2.39 2.18 2.18
1.22 - 2.44 2.18 2.18
1.52 - 2.54 - 2.26
1.91 - 2.59 - 2.26
0.38 2.82 2.64 - -
0.46 2.82 2.64 - -
0.61 2.82 2.69 2.82 -
0.76 2.82 2.69 2.82 2.64
0.91 2.82 2.79 2.82 2.64
1.22 - 2.82 2.82 2.64
1.52 - 2.95 - 2.69
1.91 - 3.30 - 2.79
0.46 3.05 2.95 - -
0.61 3.05 2.95 3.05 -
0.76 3.05 2.95 3.05 2.87
0.91 3.05 2.95 3.05 2.87
1.22 3.05 3.05 3.05 2.95
1.52 - 3.25 - 3.05
1.91 - 3.45 - 3.25
0.46 3.45 - - -
0.61 3.45 3.18 3.45 -
0.76 3.45 3.18 3.45 2.95
0.91 3.45 3.18 3.45 3.05
1.22 3.45 3.25 3.45 3.25
1.52 - 3.45 - 3.45
1.91 - 3.56 - 3.56
0.46 3.99 3.66 - -
0.61 3.99 3.66 3.99 -
0.76 3.99 3.66 3.99 -
0.91 3.99 3.73 3.99 3.66
1.22 3.99 3.78 3.99 3.66
1.52 - 3.91 - 3.66
1.91 - 3.99 - 3.73
0.46 - - - -
0.61 4.70 4.22 - -
0.76 4.70 4.22 - -
0.91 4.70 4.22 - -
1.22 4.70 4.32 - 4.09
1.52 - 4.50 - 4.22
1.91 - 4.62 - 4.39
0.46 - 4.98 - -
0.61 - 4.98 - -
0.76 5.31 4.98 - -
0.91 5.31 4.98 - -
1.22 5.31 5.21 - -
1.52 - 5.79 - 5.05
1.91 - 5.89 - 5.11
Nominal
thread
diameter
Designation
N
Metal
thickness
ST 2.9 4
ST 3.5 6
ST 3.9 7
ST 4.2 8
ST 4.8 10
ST 6.3 1/4
ST 5.5 12
Hole size for sheet metals in :
Steel, stainless monel and brass Aluminium alloy
Punched Drilled or Punched Drilled or
holes trimmed holes holes trimmed holes
ASME B 18.6.4
(EXTRACT)
TYPE AB THREAD TAPPING SCREWS
APPROXIMATE HOLE SIZES
Dimensions in mm.
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COMMON STANDARDS
Steel
Casehardening steels.
Torsional test
When the screw is exclusively subjected to torsion, the
minimum breaking torque of the following table shall be
reached before rupture occurs for the considered
nominal threaded diameter.
The screw (with or without coating) shall be clamped in
a cut device, having a blind hole, so that the clamped
part will not be damaged. At least two full threads shall
protrude over the device and at least two full threads,
excluding the end, shall be clamped.
Nominal thread
diameter
mm
Minimum breaking
torque
Nm
3 1.00
3.5 1.45
4 2.15
4.5 2.85
5 4.35
5.5 6.55
6 9.15
7 15.60
UNI 7323-12
(EXTRACT)
TAPPING SCREWS WITH TWO PROFILE THREAD AND
DOUBLE START FOR PLASTIC MATERIALS:
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES AND PERFORMANCE
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EN ISO 7085
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MECHANICAL AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
OF THREAD ROLLING SCREWS
Steels
Casehardening steels.
Torsional test
The sample screw shall be securely clamped by suitable
means with at least two full threads projecting above the
clamping device, and at least two full threads exclusive of
point, held within the clamping device.
By means of a suitably calibrated measuring device,
torque shall be applied to the screw until failure of the
screw occurs. The torque required to cause failure shall be
equal to or exceed the minimum breaking torque
specified in the table.
Ability to forming the mating thread
The screw shall, (without permanent deformation of its
own thread), form a mating thread in a test plate having
a hardness HV 140 180, thickness equal to the nominal
diameter, with a drive speed not over 30 rpm in a hole
whose diameter is given in the following table.
During this test the drive torque shall not exceed the
maximum values given in the table.
Embrittlement
For these screws there is a risk of failure due to hydrogen
embrittlement, especially if they are electroplated.
Therefore process investigation shall be conducted
according to ISO 15330.
In the case of electroplating, hydrogen embrittlement
relief treatment in accordance with ISO 4042 shall be
applied.
Non electrolytic applied coating are preferred.
Nominal
thread
diameter
d
Plate thickness
Hole diameter
Thickness mm.
mm. max. min.
Maximum Minimum Minimum tensile
drive torque breaking torque breaking load*
Nm Nm N
M2.5
M3
M3.5
M4
M5
M6
M8
2.5 2.275 2.250 0.6 1.2 3 150
3 2.775 2.750 1.1 2.1 4 680
3.5 3.180 3.150 1.7 3.4 6 300
4 3.680 3.650 2.5 4.9 8 170
5 4.530 4.500 5.0 10.0 13 200
6 5.430 5.400 8.5 17.0 18 700
8 7.336 7.300 21.0 42.0 34 000
* For information only.
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THREAD ROLLING SCREWS
APPROXIMATE HOLE SIZES
2.25 2.30 2.35 - - 2.20 2.25 2.30
2.70 2.75 2.80 - - 2.70 2.70 2.75
3.10 3.20 3.20 3.25 3.30 3.10 3.10 3.20 3.30 3.25
3.60 3.70 3.75 3.75 3.80 3.60 3.70 3.70 3.75
- 4.50 4.60 4.70 4.70 4.50 4.50 4.60 4.70
- 5.40 5.50 5.60 5.70 5.40 5.40 5.50 5.60
- 7.30 7.40 7.50 7.60 7.30 7.30 7.40 7.50
Thread
diameter
d
Materials
Steel, stainless steel and brass Aluminium and its alloys
Metal thickness mm. Metal thickness mm.
Hole size Hole size
H11 H11
from 0.5 from 2 from 3.5 from 6.8 from 9 from 0.5 from 2 from 3.5 from 6.8 from 9
up to 2 up to 3.5 up to 6.8 up to 9 up to 13 up to 2 up to 3.5 up to 6.8 up to 9 up to 13
M2.5
M3
M3.5
M4
M5
M6
M8
APPROXIMATE TRIMMED
OR DRILLED HOLE SIZES FOR SHEET METALS Dimensions in mm.
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COMMON STANDARDS
DIN 7513 DIN 7516
(EXTRACT)
THREAD CUTTING SCREWS:
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES AND PERFORMANCE
Steels
Casehardening screws.
Torsional test
The sample screw shall be securely clamped by suitable
means with at least two full threads projecting above the
clamping device, and at least two full threads exclusive
of point, held within the clamping device.
By means of a suitably calibrated measuring device,
torque shall be applied to the screw until failure of the
screw occurs. The torque required to cause failure shall
be equal to or exceed the minimum breaking torque
specified in the table.
Ability to forming the mating thread
The screw shall, without permanent deformation of its
own thread, form a mating thread in a test plate having a
hardness HB 110 130, thickness equal to the nominal
diameter, with a drive speed not over 30 rpm in a hole
whose diameter is given in the following table.
During this test the drive torque shall not exceed the
maximum values given in the table.
3 2.7 0.9 1.5
4 3.6 2.1 3.4
5 4.5 4.2 7.1
6 5.5 7.2 12
8 7.4 17 28
Nominal
thread
diameter
d
Test plate
Thickness Hole size
mm.
Tolerance H9
mm.
Maximum Minimum
drive torque breaking torque
Nm Nm
M3
M4
M5
M6
M8
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EN ISO 10666
(EXTRACT)
DRILLING SCREWS:
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES AND PERFORMANCE
Steels
Casehardening steels or heat treatable steel.
Torsional test
The sample screw shall be securely clamped by suitable
means with at least two full threads projecting above the
clamping device, and at least two full threads exclusive
of point, held within the clamping device.
By means of a suitably calibrated measuring device,
torque shall be applied to the screw until failure of the
screw occurs. The torque required to cause failure shall
be equal to or exceed the minimum breaking torque
specified in the table.
Ability to forming the mating thread
The screw shall, (without permanent deformation of its
own thread), form a mating thread in a test plate having
a hardness HV 110 165.
The plate thickness and the rotational speed are given in
the following table:
Embrittlement
For these screws there is a risk of failure due to hydrogen
embrittlement, especially if they are electroplated.
Therefore process investigation shall be conducted
according to ISO 15330.
In the case of electroplating, hydrogen embrittlement relief
treatment in accordance with ISO 4042 shall be applied.
Non electrolytic applied coating are preferred.
0.7+ 0.7 = 1.4 150 1 800 2 500 3 1.5
1 + 1 = 2 150 1 800 2 500 4 2.8
1.5+ 1.5 = 3 250 1 800 2 500 5 4.7
2 + 2 = 4 250 1 800 2 500 7 6.9
2 + 3 = 5 350 1 000 1 800 11 10.4
2 + 3 = 5 350 1 000 1 800 13 16.9
Nominal
thread
diameter
Designation
N
Plate thickness
mm
Minimum
torsional
strength
Nm
Drilling parameters
Axial Rotational speed of Test
Force screw under load duration
N min.
1
s
ST 2.9 4
ST 3.5 6
ST 4.2 8
ST 4.8 10
ST 5.5 12
ST 6.3 14
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COMMON STANDARDS
UNI 3740-4
(EXTRACT)
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF NUTS
This standard specifies the mechanical properties for nuts.
It applies to nuts:
with nominal thread diameters, d, from 3 mm. up to
and including 30 mm. for coarse thread and from 8
mm. up to 30 mm. for fine pitch thread
with triangular ISO thread according ISO 68-1
with diameter/pitch combinations according to ISO 261
(coarse thread and fine pitch thread)
with thread tolerances 6H according to ISO 965/1 and
ISO 965/2
with dimensional tolerances according to ISO 4759/1
with widths across flats as specified in ISO 272 or
greater
manufactured in steel
It does not specify requirements for such properties as:
ability to withstand temperature above +300C, or below
50C.
The property classes 5S, 6S end 8G have only hardness limits.
The property classes 6, 8 end 10 have hardness limits and proof loads.
5S* 6* - 0.50 - 0.110 0.150
6S* 8* - 0.58 0.25 0.060 0.150
8G 10 0.15 0.58 0.30 0.048 0.058
* Free cutting steel is allowed; in this case the following maximum lead, phosphorus and sulphur
contents are permissible:
Pb 0.35% P 0.12% S 0.34%
When agreed with the user, the use of free cutting steel is allowed; in this case the limit for the
lead is the following:
Pb 0.35%
Property class
Chemical composition
(check analysis), %
C Mn P S
min. max min. max. max.
LIMITS OF CHEMICAL COMPOSITION
5S 6 150 302 79 - 30
6S 8 188 302 89 - 30
8G 10 272 353 - 26 36
Nuts of this property class shall be hardened and tempered.
Property class
Vickers Hardness Rockwell Hardness
HV HRB HRC
min. max. min. min. max.
HARDNESS VALUES
PROOF LOAD VALUES
Property class
Stress under
proof load Sp
N/mm
2
6 600
8 800
10 1000
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MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF NUTS
This standard specifies the mechanical properties of nuts
which have to withstand specified proof loads
with nominal thread diameters up to and including
39 mm
with ISO metric thread as defined in DIN 13 Part 13
with thread tolerances 6H in accordance with DIN 13
Part 15
with nominal heights not less than 0,8 D (including the
normal countersink on the thread)
with width across flats or external diameters not less
than 1,45 D and of other nuts where reference is made
to this standard. It does not specify requirements for
such properties as:
Ability to withstand temperature above +300C, or below
50C.
8 0.58 0.30 0.060 0.150
10 0.58 0.30 0.048 0.058
Property class
Chemical composition
(check analysis), %
C Mn P S
max. min. max. max.
LIMITS OF CHEMICAL COMPOSITION
8 800 302 30
10 1000 353 36
Property class
Mechanical properties
Proof load Vickers Rockwell
stress hardness hardness
S
p
HV HRC
N/mm
2
max. max.
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
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MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF FASTENERS
NUTS WITH SPECIFIED PROOF LOAD VALUES
COARSE THREAD
This International Standard specifies the mechanical
properties of nuts with specified proof load values when
tested at room temperature
Properties will vary at higher and lower temperature.
It applies to nuts:
with nominal thread diameters up to and including 39 mm
with triangular ISO thread in accordance with ISO 68-1
with diameter/pitch combinations according to ISO 261
(coarse thread)
with thread tolerances 6H according to ISO 965-1 and
ISO 965-2
with specific mechanical requirements
with widths across flats as specified in ISO 272 or
equivalent
with nominal heights greater than or equal to 0,5D
made of carbon steel or low alloy steel
It does not specify requirements for such properties as:
Ability to withstand temperature above +300C, or below
50C.
6 6.8 39 39 -
8 8.8 39 39
> 16
39
9 9.8 16 - 16
10 10.9 39 39 -
12 12.9 39 16 39
Property
class of
nut
Mating bolts
Nuts
Style 1 Style 2
Property class Diameter range Diameter range
mm. mm.
DESIGNATION SYSTEM FOR NUTS WITH NOMINAL HEIGHTS 0,8D
04 400 380
05 500 500
Property
class of
nut
Nominal stress Actual stress
under proof load under proof load
N/mm
2
N/mm
2
DESIGNATION SYSTEM AND STRESSES UNDER PROOF LOAD FOR NUTS WITH NOMINAL HEIGHTS 0,5D BUT < 0,8D
6 0.50 - 0.060 0.150
04 8 9 0.58 0.25 0.060 0.150
05 10 0.58 0.30 0.048 0.058
12 0.58 0.45 0.048 0.058
Property
class
Chemical composition
(check analysis), %
C Mn P S
max. min. max. max.
LIMITS OF CHEMICAL COMPOSITION
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>
- 4
4 7
7 10
10 16
16 39
380 188 302 NQT 1)
Diameter
mm.
Property class 04
Thin nuts
Vickers hardness
HV
min. max.
Stress under proof load
Sp
N/mm
2
state
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
>
- 4
4 7
7 10
10 16
16 39
500 272 353 QT 2)
Diameter
mm.
Property class 05
Thin nuts
Vickers hardness
HV
min. max.
Stress under proof load
Sp
N/mm
2
state
>
- 4
4 7
7 10
10 16
16 39
600 150 302 NQT 1)
670 150 302 NQT 1)
680 150 302 NQT 1)
700 150 302 NQT 1)
720 170 302 NQT 1)
Diameter
mm.
Property class 6
Style 1
Vickers hardness
HV
min. max.
Stress under proof load
Sp
N/mm
2
state
>
- 4
4 7
7 10
10 16
16 39
800 180 302 NQT 1)
855 200 302 NQT 1)
870 200 302 NQT 1)
880 200 302 NQT 1)
920 233 353 QT 2)
Diameter
mm.
Property class 8
Style 1
Vickers hardness
HV
min. max.
Stress under proof load
Sp
N/mm
2
state
>
16 39 890 180 302 NQT 1)
Diameter
mm.
Property class 8
Style 2
Vickers hardness
HV
min. max.
Stress under proof load
Sp
N/mm
2
state
1) NQT = Not quenched or tempered
2) QT = Quenched and tempered
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>
- 4
4 7
7 10
10 16
16 39
900 170 302 NQT 1)
915 188 302 NQT 1)
940 188 302 NQT 1)
950 188 302 NQT 1)
920 188 302 NQT 1)
Diameter
mm.
Property class 9
Style 2
Vickers hardness
HV
min. max.
Stress under proof load
Sp
N/mm
2
state
>
- 4
4 7
7 10
10 16
16 39
1 040
1 040
1 040 272 353 QT 2)
1 050
1 060
Diameter
mm.
Property class 10
Style 1
Vickers hardness
HV
min. max.
Stress under proof load
Sp
N/mm
2
state
>
- 4
4 7
7 10
10 16
16 39
1 150
1 150
1 160 272 353 QT 2)
1 190
1 200
Diameter
mm.
Property class 12
Style 2
Vickers hardness
HV
min. max.
Stress under proof load
Sp
N/mm
2
state
>
- 4
4 7
7 10
10 16
1 140
1 140
295 353 QT
2)
1 140
1 170
Diameter
mm.
Property class 12
Style 1
Vickers hardness
HV
min. max.
Stress under proof load
Sp
N/mm
2
state
1) NQT = Not quenched or tempered
2) QT = Quenched and tempered
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COMMON STANDARDS
EN ISO 898-6
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MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF FASTENERS
NUTS WITH SPECIFIED PROOF LOAD VALUES
FINE PITCH THREAD
This international standard specifies the mechanical
properties of nuts with specified proof load values when
tested at room temperature.
Properties will vary at higher and lower temperature.
It applies to nuts:
with nominal thread diameters, d, from 8 mm. up to
and including 39 mm (fine pitch thread)
with triangular ISO thread in accordance with ISO 68-1
with diameter/pitch combinations according to ISO 261
(fine pitch thread)
with thread tolerances 6H accordance with ISO 965-1
and ISO 965-2
with specific mechanical requirements
with widths across flats as specified in ISO 272 or
equivalent
with nominal heights greater than or equal to 0,5D
made of carbon steel or low alloy steel
It does not specify requirements for such properties as:
ability to withstand temperature above +300C, or below
50C.
8 8.8 d 39 d 39 d 16
10 10.9 d 39 d 16 d 39
12 12.9 d 16 - d 16
Property
class of nut
Mating bolts
Nuts
Style 1 Style 2
Property class
Diameter range Diameter range
mm. mm.
DESIGNATION SYSTEM FOR NUTS WITH NOMINAL HEIGHTS 0,8D
04 400 380
05 500 500
Property
class of nut
Nominal stress Actual stress under
under proof load proof load
N/mm
2
N/mm
2
DESIGNATION SYSTEM AND STRESS UNDER PROOF LOADS FOR NUTS WITH NOMINAL HEIGHTS 0,5D BUT < 0,8D
04 8 0.58 0.25 0.060 0.150
05 10 0.58 0.30 0.048 0.058
12 0.58 0.45 0.048 0.058
Property
class of nut
Chemical composition
(check analysis), %
C Mn P S
max. min. max. max.
LIMITS OF CHEMICAL COMPOSITION
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8 16
> 16 39
380 188 302 NQT 1)
Diameter
mm.
Property class 04
Thin nuts
Vickers hardness
HV
min. max.
Stress under proof load
Sp
N/mm
2
state
8 16
> 16 39
Diameter
mm.
Property class 05
Thin nuts
Vickers hardness
HV
min. max.
Stress under proof load
Sp
N/mm
2
state
8 16
> 16 39
890 195 302 NQT 1)
Diameter
mm.
Property class 8
Style 2
Vickers hardness
HV
min. max.
Stress under proof load
Sp
N/mm
2
state
8 10
> 10 16
> 16 33
> 33 39
955 250 353 QT 2)
955 250 353 QT 2)
1 030 295 353 QT 2)
1 090 295 353 QT 2)
Diameter
mm.
Property class 8
Style 1
Vickers hardness
HV
min. max.
Stress under proof load
Sp
N/mm
2
state
1) NQT = Not quenched or tempered
2) QT = Quenched and tempered
500 272 353 QT 2)
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8 16
> 16 39
1 200 295 353 QT 2)
Diameter
mm.
Property class 12
Style 2
Vickers hardness
HV
min. max.
Stress under proof load
Sp
N/mm
2
state
8 16
> 16 39
1 100
295 353 QT
2)
1 110
Diameter
mm.
Property class 10
Style 1
Vickers hardness
HV
min. max.
Stress under proof load
Sp
N/mm
2
state
8 10
> 10 16
> 16 39
1 055 250 353 QT 2)
1 055 250 353 QT 2)
1 080 260 353 QT 2)
Diameter
mm.
Property class 10
Style 2
Vickers hardness
HV
min. max.
Stress under proof load
Sp
N/mm
2
state
1) NQT = Not quenched or tempered
2) QT = Quenched and tempered
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DIN 267-24
(EXTRACT)
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF NUTS
(HARDNESS CLASS)
This standard specifies the mechanical properties of nuts
and similar fasteners not under tensile stresses in the range
from 10 up to and including 200 mm. thread diameter
which are made of carbon steel or free cutting steel.
It does not apply to fasteners requiring special properties
such as:
specified tensile stresses
weldability
corrosion resistance
ability to withstand temperatures above + 250 C or
below 50 C
14H 0.50 0.12 0.35 0.34
Property class
Chemical composition
(check analysis), %
C P Pb S
max. max. max. max.
LIMITS OF CHEMICAL COMPOSITION
14H 140 215 133 204
Property class
Mechanical properties
Vickers Brinell
hardness hardness
HV HB
min. max. min. max.
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
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TABLE A
PREVAILING TORQUES
FOR RINGS - ELASTIC STOP
M 20 1 14 4
M 25 1.5 22 6
M 30 1.5 34 9
M 35 1.5 54 12
M 40 1.5 70 15
M 45 1.5 94 24
M 50 1.5 116 32
M 55 2 140 40
M 60 2 162 48
M 65 2 185 58
M 70 2 208 66
M 75 2 232 75
M 80 2 255 84
M 85 2 278 92
M 90 2 300 100
M 95 2 324 108
M100 2 346 118
Thread Pitch
Prevailing Torque Nm
1 assembly max. 5 removal min.
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Lubricant
The nuts are delivered with an appropriate lubrication, in
order to meet the specified performance requirements.
The lubricant do not cause any irritation on the skin, nor
emits an unpleasant odour.
Nuts supplied with a lubricant are clean and dry to the
touch.
If the lubricant is subsequently removed by the customer,
the mechanical and performance properties of the nut
change.
Prevailing torque test
With reference to DIN 267-15 the prevailing torque test is
conducted as follows.
The prevailing torque test is conducted at room
temperature using a torque wrench and with the aid of a
device for measuring the clamping load on the bolt.
A test bolt, together with a test washer, is inserted in the
device for measuring the clamping load on the test bolt.
The nut to be tested is then assembled on the bolt so that
at least 2 full bolt threads protrude through the nut. Nut
tightening may be either manual using a torque wrench or
using a torque-sensing power device. The maximum
prevailing torque occurring while the nut is being
advanced through the next 360 of nut rotation is
measured. This torque shall not exceed the first fixing
prevailing torque value specified in the table enclosed.
Tightening is continued until the nut is seated against the
test washer. The length of the test bolt shall be such that
seating of the nut occurs when a length equivalent to four
to seven thread pitches of the bolt protrudes through the
top of the nut, measured from the end of the bolt. The nut
shall then be tightened until a tensile load equal to the
clamp load, as specified in the table, is developed in the
bolt. The test washer shall be prevented from turning.
The nut is then slackened until the tensile load in the bolt
has been reduced to zero. The minimum prevailing torque
occurring while the nut is being slackened through the
next 360 of rotation is measured. This torque shall be not
less than the first fixing prevailing torque value as specified
in table.
The nut is then reassembled and removed four more times.
On each assembly, the nut shall be advanced sufficiently
to allow a length equivalent to four to seven tread pitches
to protrude through the nut, without applying a test clamp
load. On each removal, the prevailing torque element
shall be disengaged from the bolt thread.
During the fifth removal, the minimum prevailing torque
occurring while the nut is being slackened through the first
360 of rotation is measured. This torque shall be not less
than the prevailing torque value specified in table. In
addition, at no time during these four additional refixings
and removals shall the torque exceed the maximum first
fixing prevailing torque value.
To avoid overheating of the assembly, sufficient time shall
elapse between the torque application cycles. The speed
of installation and removal of the nut shall not exceed 30
min 1 and shall be continuous and uniform.
A property class in accordance with ISO 898-1 which
corresponds with that assigned to the nut shall be chosen
for the test bolt, e.g. nut: 8; bolt: 8.8. The surface finish of
the bolt shall also correspond with that of the nut,
normally electroplated in accordance with ISO 4042.
Where nuts with a protective coating other than zinc or
phosphate are to be tested, a bolt with a zinc-phosphate
and oiled finish shall be used. In referee tests the nut and
bolt shall have the same surface finish. A new test bolt
shall be used for testing each nut.
DIN 267-15
(EXTRACT)
CLAMPING FORCES AND PREVAILING TORQUES
FOR KLOCK AND ELASTIC STOP NUTS
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M 3 0.5 2190 3130 - - - 0.43 0.12 0.08 0.60 0.15 0.10
M 4 0.7 3820 5470 - - - 0.90 0.18 0.12 1.20 0.22 0.15
M 5 0.8 6170 8850 - - - 1.60 0.29 0.20 2.10 0.35 0.24
M 6 1 8700 12500 - - - 3 0.45 0.30 4 0.55 0.40
M 8 1.25 15900 22800 1 17000 24400 6 0.85 0.60 8 1.15 0.80
M10 1.5 25300 36100 1.25 26600 38100 10.50 1.50 1 14 2 1.40
M12 1.75 36700 52500 1.5 42300 62100 15.50 2.30 1.60 21 3.10 2.10
M14 2 50000 71600 1.5 54400 78000 24 3.30 2.30 31 4.40 3
M16 2 68200 97500 1.5 72700 104000 32 4.5 3 42 6 4.20
M18 2.5 86200 119000 1.5 97500 134000 42 6 4.20 56 8 5.50
M20 2.5 110000 152000 1.5 122000 169000 54 7.50 5.30 72 10.50 7
M22 2.5 136000 189000 1.5 150000 207000 68 9.50 6.50 90 13 9
M24 3 159000 220000 2 172000 239000 80 11.50 8 106 15 10.50
M27 3 206000 286000 2 223000 309000 94 13.5 10 123 17 12
M30 3.5 253000 350000 2 280000 386000 108 16 12 140 19 14
M33 3.5 312000 432000 2 343000 474000 122 18 14 160 21.50 16.50
M36 4 368000 509000 3 389000 538000 136 21 16 180 24 17.50
M39 4 440000 608000 3 463000 641000 150 23 18 200 26.50 19.5
Thread
Coarse
Pitch
Fine
Pitch
Clamping
force
N
Property class
8 10
Clamping
force
N
Property class
8 10
Prevailing Torque
Nm
Property class Property class
8 10
First First Fifth First First Fifth
Assemb. Removal Removal Assemb. Removal Removal
max. min. min. max. min. min.
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UNI 3740-6
(EXTRACT)
FASTENERS: PROTECTIVE COATINGS
The standard specifies the general technical prescriptions
for the following protective coating on threaded
fasteners.
- Phosphate coatings
- Organic coatings
- Mechanical coatings
It can be applied on other threaded or non-threaded
fasteners, like washers and pins.
PHOSPHATE COATINGS
Designation system
The designation system is defined by the following
symbols:
Fe: base metal followed by an oblique bar
FAR: zinc anti-corrosion phosphate
FAG: anti-seizure manganese phosphate
Zn: zinc (or zinc-iron)
Mn: manganese (or manganese-iron)
Possible number: nominal coating thickness expressed
in mm.
Designation example
- Fe/FAR Zn 6
It means zinc (or zinc-iron) anti-corrosion phosphate on
steel base; nominal coating thickness of 6 m.
Performances
Phosphate coatings are usually applied to improve the
anti-corrosion performances of the steel surface.
They are made of a tiny crystalline, strongly sticking to
the support, dent coat.
Sizes and morphological structure of crystallines define
surface roughness; friction coefficient in screwing is
generally influenced.
The phosphate coating alone is defined by low
protecting performances, because of its porous structure.
Unless different agreements between customer and
producer, it must be soaked with oil.
Thickness and mass of phosphate coating
The most reliable evaluation is the one referred to
phosphate coating specific mass, it is expressed in grams
of coat per square metre of ferrous surface.
That measure must be used in case of complaint. Coating
thickness measures with magnetic or electric methods,
give results that can be slightly significant.
They are suggested only to general check.
Fe/FAR Zn 3 Zinc phosphate 3 a 5 6
Fe/FAR Zn 6 Zinc-iron phosphate > 8 24
Fe/FAG Mn 7 Manganese-iron phosphate > 10 16
* The nominal thickness is obtained dividing by 1,4 the mass of the coating
Designation Coating nature
Coating mass
g/m
2
*
Exposition time
in salt spray
h
min.
CORROSION RESISTANCE (OILED COATS)
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Performances of deembrittlement treatment
Phenomena of hydrogen embrittlement can especially
exist in acid pickling. During zinc phosphate (because of
the lower acidity of bathes), they generally dont get
remarkable intensity; on the contrary manganese
phosphate in this case verges to be more dangerous.
Whenever the material nominal minimum tensile strength
Rm is higher or equal to 1 200 N/mm
2
(o similar) can be
asked the deembrittlement treatment, and that must be
specified on draw or in ordering. In this case the
deembrittlement treatment can be carry out by heating in
furnace, then followed by a cooling at room temperature,
as specified in prospect, or staying 120h at room
temperature.
Temperatures higher than 110 C are not allowed, to
avoid phenomena of chalking of phosphate coat (only
zinc-calcium phosphate allows higher temperature,
until 150 C).
>1 200 N/mm
2
8 110
Minimum tensile strength
R
m
Permanence
h
min.
Temperature
C
Deembrittlement treatment
DEEMBRITTLEMENT TREATMENT
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Generality
This section defines the technical prescriptions about
chemical anti-corrosion coatings mainly made of zinc
and other anodic materials, in comparison with support
metal and made of polymeric organic binders and
chromates.
These coatings are known with different commercial
names (for example DACROMET).
These coatings are especially recommended for fasteners
with tensile strength Rm higher or equal to 1040 N/mm
2
,
because they dont produce hydrogen embrittlement.
Designation system
Designation system is defined by the following symbols:
Fe: base metal
AC: chemical anti-corrosion coating, made of chromates
metals and polymeric organic binders
ACL: lubricant chemical anti-corrosion coating, made of
metals, chromates and polymeric organic binders, with a
carbonic fluorine polymer.
5: nominal thickness of 5 mm (ordinary class) with a
minimum specific mass of 20 g/m
2
8: nominal thickness of 8 mm (extraordinary class) with
a minimum specific mass of 32 g/m
2
.
Designation example
- Fe/AC 5
It means chemical anti-corrosion coating on steel, with a
nominal thickness equal to 5 m, in ordinary class.
Performances
The coating performances are defined by the following
properties: appearance, thickness, corrosion resistance,
adhesion (evaluated as adhesion to thermic stress).
Appearance
Coating must be silver grey coloured, half dull (in case of
no post-treatment), homogeneous and uniform on all the
surface.
Little dents and light possible exceed of material deposit
are allowed, on condition that check with the gage
remains possible.
Thickness
Referring to thickness, coating can be divided in two
classes:
Ordinary class: minimum thickness 5 mm (nominal 5 mm)
Extraordinary class: minimum thickness 8 mm (nominal 8 mm)
Coating must not compromise screwing, therefore its
important the choice of the threaded tolerance position,
referring to the recommended thickness, specified by the
drawing or on ordering.
Salt spray corrosion resistance
Referring to the process coating, significant surface is all
the sample surface, except concavities.
ORGANIC COATINGS
Fe/AC 5 600
Fe/ACL 5 600
Fe/AC 8 1000
Fe/ACL 8 1000
Designation
Time without red corrosion products
on significant surface
h
min.
CORROSION RESISTANCE
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MECHANICAL COATINGS
Generality
Mechanical coating means applying protective coating,
generally made of Zn, Sn, or Al individually or combined
put on the surface, and used as dust in checked
granulometry water suspension, in a mechanical long
random pressure action, pressed on details in defined
barrel, produced by mixing spheres of particular sizes
and chemical catalyst.
Mechanical coating is especially indicated as protecting
coating for high strength fasteners with a tensile strength
Rm higher or equal to 1040 N/mm
2
, since it doesnt
produce hydrogen embrittlement.
Designation system
Designation system is defined by the following symbols:
Fe: base metal followed by a oblique bar
M: mechanical deposition of metallic coating
Chemical symbols of coating element: example Zn o Sn
o Al. The sequence of two symbols of metals means the
coating is made of metallic layers in reference to the
application order specified in designation.
8, 10, 12, 15: nominal values of coating thickness,
expressed in mm, in case of only one layer; or the value
of the total layers thickness of the coating.
c: converting coating made of chromate materials
1 e 2: converting coating classes made of chromate
materials
A, B, C, D: kind of converting coating made of chromate
materials *.
Performances
Coating performances are defined by the following
properties: appearance, thickness, corrosion resistance,
adhesion.
Appearance
Mechanical coating, without chromate conversion, is
differently coloured in reference to the coating metal;
however its appearance is silvery, from dull to half-
bright, homogeneous and uniform on all the surface.
After chromate conversion, it gets the typical appearance
of the same.
Thickness
Coating must not compromise screwing.
Salt spray corrosion resistance
Referring to the process coating, significant surface is all
the sample surface, except corners.
* Subject to agreement between customer and producer, conversion coatings made of chromate materials designed by
B, with a typical appearance transparent and iridescent and D, with a typical appearance olive green and brown and
bronze shades and its corrosion resistance can be applied.
Fe/M Zn 8c1A
Fe/M Zn 12c1A
Fe/M Zn 20c1A
Fe/M Zn 8c2C
Fe/M Zn 12c2C
Fe/M Zn 20c2C
Transparent, light
with blue reflexes
Iridescent yellow
72
8 96
120
144
72 192
216
Designation
Typical
appearance
Time without white
corrosion products on
significant surface
h
min.
Time without red
corrosion products on
significant surface
h
min.
ZINC COATING
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EN ISO 4042
(EXTRACT)
FASTENERS: ELECTROPLATED COATINGS
The following prescription conforms to the contents of
ISO 4042, and concerns the electroplating of threaded
fasteners, but it may also be applied to other threaded
parts and non-threaded parts such as washers and pins.
A2A Fe/Zn 5c1A
A2B Fe/Zn 5c1B
A2C Fe/Zn 5c2C
A2D Fe/Zn 5c2D
A2R Fe/Zn 5Bk
A3A Fe/Zn 8c1A
A3B Fe/Zn 8c1B
A3C Fe/Zn 8c2C
A3D Fe/Zn 8c2D
A3R Fe/Zn 8Bk
A4A Fe/Zn 12c1A
A4B Fe/Zn 12c1B
A4C Fe/Zn 12c2C
A4D Fe/Zn 12c2D
A4R Fe/Zn 12Bk
A 6 24
B 12 36
C 48 72
D 72 96
Bk 12 -
A 6 48
B 24 72
C 72 120
D 96 144
Bk 24 72
A 6 72
B 24 96
C 72 144
D 96 168
Bk 24 96
5
8
12
PROTECTION PERFORMANCE OF ZINC
Designation codes
for coatings
Other possible
designation
Nominal coat.
thickness
m
Chromate White corrosion Red rust
h h
Salt spray resistance
1
A Clear Transparent, clear, sometimes with a bluish tinge
B Bleached Transparent with slight iridescence
2
C Iridescent Yellow iridescent
D Opaque Olive green shading to brown or bronze
Bk Black Black with slight iridescence
DESIGNATION OF CHROMATE TREATMENTS
Class Designation Type Typical appearance
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UNI 3740-6
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DESIGNATION CODE
The following code system is given for electroplated coatings:
X Y Z
where
X : coating metal Y : minimum coating thickness Z : Finish and chromate treatment
Zn Zinc A
Cu Copper C
Ni Nickel E
CuNi Copper-Nickel G
ZnNi Zinc-Nickel P
ZnCo Zinc-Cobalt Q
ZnFe Zinc-Iron R
COATING METAL / ALLOY
Symbol Elements Designation X
No coating thickness required - 0
5 2 + 3 2
8 3 + 5 3
12 4 + 8 4
COATING THICKNESS / DESIGNATION
One coating metals Two coating metals
Designation Y
m min. m min.
Transparent, clear A
Transparent with slight iridescence ( bleached ) B
Yellow iridescent C
Olive green brown D
Black R
FINISH AND CHROMATE TREATMENT
Typical appearance Designation Z
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SURFACE COATING BEHAVIOUR
1000 Dacroblack 15 12 Incorporated Black Yes 800 1000 0.12 0.18 A A A
1000 Zinc pl. + Dorreltech B17 12 Incorporated Silver grey Yes 800 1000 0.08 0.14 A B C
1000 Deltatone / Dorreltech B17 14 Incorporated Silver grey Yes 700 1000 0.08 0.14 A A A
1000 Dacromet 320 B 8 No Silver grey Yes 200 1000 0.15 0.25 A A A
1000
Dacromet 320 B 5
T.n.T. Blue Silver grey
Yes 200 1000 0.08 0.14 A A A
lubricated
or green + possible
or colour less colour
1000 Dacromet 500 B 8 Incorporated Silver grey Yes 200 1000 0.12 0.18 A A A
1000 Dacromet plus L 8 Incorporated Silver grey Yes 200 1000 0.08 0.14 A A A
600 Dacromet 320 A 5 No Silver grey Yes 200 600 0.15 0.25 A A A
600
Dacromet 320 A 5
T.n.T. Blue Silver grey
Yes 200 600 0.08 0.14 A A A
lubricated
or green + possible
or colour less colour
600
Dacromet 320 A 5
Luberstone Silver grey Yes 200 600 0.05 0.08 A A A
lubricated
600 Dacromet 500 A 5 Incorporated Silver grey Yes 200 600 0.12 0.18 A A A
600 Zinc plating + Finigard 105 12 Incorporated Yellow Yes 200 600 0.12 0.18 A B C
600 Zinc plating + Zinthum 12 Incorporated Black Yes 200 600 0.12 0.18 A B C
600 Zinc plating + Lanthane 300 12 Incorporated Clear blue Yes 200 600 0.12 0.18 A B C
600 Zinc plating + Ludogen 12 Incorporated Yellow Yes 200 600 0.12 0.18 A B C
480 Zinc nichel 8 T.n.T. Yellow Yes 240 480
0.12 0.18
A B C
or others
400 Deltatone / Deltaseal GZ 12 Incorporated Silver grey Yes 288 400 0.08 0.14 A A A
400
Deltatone / Deltaseal GZ black
Incorporated Dull black Yes 288 400 0.08 0.14 A A A
12
360 Zinc pl. + Deltacoll GZ 25 Incorporated
Clear blue
Yes 120 360 0.08 0.14 A B C
or black
312 Zinc iron 5 T.n.T. Black Yes 120 312
0.08 0.14
A B C
or others
288 Deltatone 10 T.n.T. Silver grey Yes --- 288 0.08 0.14 A A A
288 Zinc plating 12 No Olive green -- 96 288 0.15 0.30 A B C
288 Mechanical zinc plating 12 T.n.T. Olive green -- 96 288
0.08 0.14
A B C
or others
240 Zinc plating + Deltacoll GZ 13 Incorporated
Clear blue
Yes 120 240 0.08 0.14 A B C
or black
240 Zinc plating 15 No Yellow -- 72 240 0.15 0.30 A B C
240 Zinc plating 15 T.n.T. Yellow -- 72 240
0.08 0.14
A B C
or others
Index salt
spray
resistance
hrs
plating description and
minimum thickness
Lubrication Appearance
Thermal
shock
salt spray resistance
hrs
Property class
vs. hydrogen (*) Friction
coefficent

white
products
hrs
red
products
hrs
8.8 10.9 12.9
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192 Zinc plating 8 No Olive green -- 96 192 0.15 0.30 A B C
192 Mechanical zinc plating 8 T.n.T. Olive green -- 96 192
0.08 0.14
A B C
or others
168 Zinc plating 12 No Yellow -- 72 168 0.15 0.30 A B C
168 Zinc plating 12 T.n.T. Yellow -- 72 168
0.08 0.14
A B C
or others
168 Mechanical zinc plating 12 T.n.T. Yellow -- 72 168
0.08 0.14
A B C
or others
144 Zinc plating 8 No Yellow -- 72 144 0.15 0.30 A B C
144 Zinc plating 8 T.n.T. Yellow -- 72 144
0.08 0.14
A B C
or others
144 Mechanical zinc plating 8 T.n.T. Yellow -- 72 144
0.08 0.14
A B C
or others
144 Zinc plating 15 No Clear blue -- 6 144 0.15 0.30 A B C
144 Mechanical zinc plating 15 T.n.T. Clear blue -- 6 144
0.08 0.14
A B C
or others
96 Zinc plating 8 No Black -- 24 96 0.15 0.30 A B C
96 Mechanical zinc plating 8 T.n.T. Black -- 24 96
0.08 0.14
A B C
or others
96 Zinc plating 12 No Clear blue -- 6 96 0.15 0.30 A B C
96 Zinc plating 12 T.n.T. Clear blue -- 6 96
0.08 0.14
A B C
or others
96 Mechanical zinc plating 12 T.n.T. Clear blue -- 6 96
0.08 0.14
A B C
or others
72 Zinc plating 8 No Clear blue -- 6 72 0.15 0.30 A B C
72 Zinc plating 8 T.n.T. Clear blue -- 6 72
0.08 0.14
A B C
or others
72 Mechanical zinc plating 8 T.n.T. Clear blue -- 6 72
0.08 0.14
A B C
or others
72 Phosphatizing ZN 8 Yes Grey black NA --- 72 0.10 0.16 A A1 A1
24 Phosphatizing ZN 6 Yes Grey black NA --- 24 0.10 0.16 A A1 A1
16 Phosphatizing MN Yes Grey black NA --- 16 0.08 0.14 A A1 A1
8 Microphosphatizing ZN/CA 3 Yes Grey black NA --- 8 0.08 0.14 A A1 A1
Index salt
spray
resistance
hrs
plating description and
minimum thickness
Lubrication Appearance
Thermal
shock
salt spray resistance
hrs
Property class
vs. hydrogen (*) Friction
coefficent
white
products
hrs
red
products
hrs
8.8 10.9 12.9
( * ) A = Precaution not needed
A1 = Precaution only with cleaning operations
B = Baking is required
C = Application excluded
NA = Not applicable
And moreover :
- Copper plating
- Nickel plating
- Brass plating
- Tin plating
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COMMON STANDARDS
EN ISO 3269
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FASTENERS ACCEPTANCE INSPECTION
This International Standard is applicable to bolts, screws,
studs, nuts, pins, washer, blind rivets and other related
fasteners not intended for high volume machine
assembly, special-purpose applications or specially
engineered applications requiring greater in-process
control and lot traceability.
TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
Sample size: N
Number of fasteners in a sample.
Acceptance number : AC
Maximum number of nonconformities of the same
characteristic in any given sample which, when
exceeded, causes the lot to be rejected.
Acceptable quality level: AQL
Quality level in a sampling plan corresponding to a high
probability of acceptance.
Note: In this International Standard, the probability is
greater than or equal to 95%.
Width across flats 1 1 1.5 1
Width across coners 1 1 1.5 1
Nut height 1 - -
Width of slot 1 - 1.5 1
Depth of slot 1 - 1.5 1
Recess penetration 1 - 1.5 1
Socket, GO gauge 1 - - -
Socket, NO GO gauge 1 - - -
Configuration under head 1 - - 1
GO thread gauge 1 1 - 1
NO GO thread gauge 1 1 - 1
Major diameter - - 2.5 1
Geometric tolerances 1 1 2.5 1
All others 1.5 1.5 2.5 1.5
Nonconforming fasteners 2.5 2.5 4 2.5
DIMENSIONAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THREADED FASTENERS
Dimensional characteristics
Bolts, screws and
studs of grades
A and B
Nuts of grades A
and B
Self-tapping screws
All thread-forming
screws, self-drilling
screws and chip-board
screws
Product group
AQL
DIMENSIONAL CHARACTERISTICS OF PLAIN WASHERS
Dimensional characteristics
Product grade A
AQL
Hole diameter 1
Outside diameter 1.5
All others 2.5
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EXAMPLES OF SAMPLING PLANS
AC
0.65 1.0 1.5 2.5 4.0
N
0 8 5 3 - -
1 50 32 20 13 8
2 125 80 50 32 20
3 200 125 100 50 32
4 315 200 125 80 50
5 400 250 160 100 -
6 - 315 200 125 80
7 - 400 250 160 100
8 - - 315 200 125
10 - - 400 250 160
12 - - - 315 200
14 - - - 400 250
18 - - - - 315
22 - - - - 400
CHARACTERISTICS OF THREADED FASTENERS, EXCEPTING DIMENSIONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Characteristics AQL Reference standards
Mechanical characteristics Non-destructive tests 1)
and surface integrity Destructive tests
Chemical composition
Metallurgical characteristics
Functional (performance) characteristics
Coating
Others
1) If non-permitted surface discontinuities (for example, quench cracks) are found during surface
discontinuity inspection (non-destructive test), regardless of their size, the inspection lot shall be rejected.
0.65
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
ISO 898 ISO 3506
ISO 2320 ISO 6157
ISO 2702 ISO 7085
ISO 8839 Etc.
ISO 4042 ISO 10683
MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF PLAIN WASHERS
AQL
Mechanical
characteristic 1)
Carbon o alloy steel Stainless steel Non-ferrous metal
Hardness 0.65 0.65 -
1) Specified in product standards. Other characteristics may be required according to the
application specification.
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