Direct Tension Indicator Washers

EN 14399 - 9 System HR or HV
Product Overview
The purpose of the direct tension indicators is to show that
a defined preload is achieved in the bolt. The direct tension
indicator can be used alone or with bolt face washers or nut
face washers conforming to BS EN 14399-9. In either case it
is essential that the direct tension indicators are used as
part of an assembly in accordance with BS EN 14399-1.
To comply with BS EN 14399-1, it is essential that the
assemblies are supplied by one manufacturer and include
bolts, nuts, washers and direct tension indicators.

EN14399-9 Dimensions of compressible washer-type direct tension indicator

Internal
diameter
d1

For use with

bolts of
designation

External
diameter
d2

Material
thickness
h1

Height over
protrusions
h2

Height of
protrusions
h3

Protrusion
tangential
diameter
d3

Protrusion
internal
diameter
d4

min.

max.

min.

max.

min.

max.

min.

max.

min.

M12

12.75

12.85

26.00

32.50

2.50

5.50

0.80

20.00

13.85

M16

16.75

16.85

35.00

36.80

3.00

6.00

0.80

25.00

17.85

M20

20.95

21.05

41.00

46.00

3.50

6.50

0.80

29.00

22.05

M22

23.05

23.15

46.50

50.60

4.00

7.00

0.80

33.00

24.15

M24

25.15

25.25

50.00

55.20

4.00

7.00

0.80

38.00

26.25

M27

28.30

28.40

54.00

62.10

4.00

7.00

0.80

43.00

29.40

M30

31.45

31.55

59.00

69.00

4.00

7.00

0.80

46.50

32.55

M36

37.75

37.85

78.00

83.00

4.00

7.50

0.80

56.00

38.85

Important note

Systems of bolt/nut/washer assemblies

System of bolt/nut/washer
assemblies

System HR

General requirements
Bolt/nut assembly

EN14399-1
EN14399-3 or EN14399-7 EN14399-4 or EN14399-8

Marking

HR
8.8/8 or 8.8/10

Washers

EN14399-5 or EN14399-6 EN14399-5 or EN14399-6

Marking

10.9/10

Beside the mechanical properties of the components, the functionality

of the assembly requires that the specified preload can be achieved
when the average gap remaining after tightening (compressed
protrusions) is less than the specified values in the standard, if the
assembly is tightened with a suitable procedure. The test method given
in the standard has been developed to demonstrate the suitability of the
components for preloading.

H
EN14399-9

HB

H10

Bolt/nut face washer

Suitability test for

preloading

10.9/10

Direct tension indicator

Marking

For the same reason, it is important that the coating of the assembly is
under the control of one manufacturer.

HV

Property classes

Marking

Preloaded bolted assemblies are very sensitive to differences in

manufacture and lubrication. Therefore it is important that the assembly
is supplied by one manufacturer who is always responsible for the
function of the assembly.

System HV

H10

EN14399-9
HB/HN

HB/HN

EN14399-2

EN14399-2

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Direct Tension Indicator Washers

EN 14399 - 9 System HR or HV
Specification and reference standard
Characteristic

Standard

Material

Steel

General Requirements

EN 14399-1

Indicator compression loads at appropriate gap

For use with
bolts of
designation

Compressed load
Designation H8

Designation H10

min.

max.

min.

max.

47.00

56.00

59.00

71.00

Heat treatment

hardened and tempered or controlled

rolled and tempered

M12
M16

88.00

106.00

110.00

132.00

Maximum hardness

380HV

M20

137.00

164.00

172.00

206.00

Self Colour

as processedc

M22

170.00

204.00

212.00

254.00

Hot Dip Galvanised

EN ISO 1461

M24

198.00

238.00

247.00

296.00

Others

to be agreed

M27

257.00

308.00

321.00

385.00

EN 14399-3, EN 14399-4, EN 14399-7 or

EN 14399-8

M30

314.00

377.00

393.00

472.00

Associated bolts and nuts

M36

458.00

550.00

572.00

688.00

Associated washers

EN 14399-5 or EN 14399-6

Acceptibility

For acceptance procedure,

see EN ISO 3269:2000e

Surface
Finisha

These minimum values are equal to 0.7 ub x As in accordance with EN1993-1-1:2005.

Load in kN.

a The direct tension indicators shall not be electroplated or subjected to any process that
could result in hydrogen embrittlement.
b Sherardising is considered to provide corrosion protection equivalent to hot dip galvanising.
c As processed means the normal finish resulting from manufacture with a light coating of oil.
d Other coatings may be negotiated between the purchaser and the manufacturer provided
they do not impair the mechanical properties or the functional characteristics. Coatings of
cadmium or cadmium alloy are not permitted.
e For acceptance criteria use 0,65 AQL, Ac No 0; see EN ISO 3269:2000, Tables 5 and 6.

Nut face washers and bolt face washers

Specification and reference standard

Characteristic

Standard

Material

Steel

General Requirements

EN 14399-1

Heat treatment

hardened and tempered

Rockwell hardness

Hardness
alternativesa

Tolerances

Surface
Finisha

Dimensions of nut face washers

For use with
bolts of
designation

Internal diameter External diameter

d1
d2
min.

max.

min.

max.

min.

max.

M12

12.10

12.35

22.70

24.00

2.70

4.30

M16

16.10

16.32

27.70

29.00

3.70

4.30

M20

20.10

20.40

34.40

36.00

3.70

4.30

M22

22.30

22.60

37.40

39.00

3.70

4.30

M24

24.20

24.50

41.40

43.00

3.70

4.30

M27

27.20

27.55

46.40

48.00

4.40

5.60

M30

30.20

30.55

50.10

52.00

4.40

5.60

M36

36.20

36.55

60.10

62.00

5.40

6.60

Standard

EN ISO 6508-1

Vickers hardness

372 HV30 to 448 HV30

Standard

EN ISO 6507-1

Product grade

Cb

Standard

EN ISO 4759-3

Normal

as processedd

Sherardised

EN 13811

Others

to be agreede

Associated bolts and nuts

Thickness
h

38 HRC to 45 HRC

EN 14399-3, EN 14399-4, EN 14399-7 or

EN 14399-8

Associated washers

EN 14399-5 or EN 14399-6

Acceptibility

For acceptance procedure,

see EN ISO 3269.

a In case of dispute, Vickers hardness test shall be the referee test method.
b Except as otherwise specified in dimensional tables.
c These washers shall not be electroplated or subjected to any process that could result in
hydrogen embrittlement.
d As processed means the normal finish resulting from manufacture with a light coating of oil.
e Other coatings may be negotiated between the purchaser and the manufacturer provided
they do not impair the mechanical properties or the functional characteristics. Coatings of
cadmium or cadmium alloy are not permitted.

NOTE: The washers are intended to fit over the threaded portion of the shank
only. In some cases the washer diameter, d1, is less than the bolt shank
maximum diameter specified in EN 14399-3 and EN 14399-4.

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Direct Tension Indicator Washers

EN 14399 - 9 System HR or HV
Functional characteristics of the
direct tension indicator washer
in the assembly

Nut face washers and bolt face washers (concluded)

A specified feeler gauge, see below, shall be used

to determine that the required bolt preload has
been achieved by the assembly.
NOTE: Tests have shown the need for a smaller
gap when the direct tension indicator is used under
the rotated component. Direct tension indicators
fitted as specified will result in the same loads
being attained when the bolts are tightened to the
specified gaps.

Dimensions of bolt face washers

For use with
bolts of
designation
M12

Internal diameter External diameter

d1
d2

Thickness
h

Inside chamfer
c

Outside chamfer
e

min.

max.

min.

max.

min.

max.

min.

max.

min.

max.

13.00

13.27

23.48

24.00

2.70

4.30

1.6

1.9

0.50

1.00

M16

17.00

17.27

29.48

30.00

3.70

4.30

1.6

1.9

0.75

1.50

M20

21.00

21.33

36.38

37.00

3.70

4.30

2.0

2.5

0.75

1.50

M22

23.00

23.33

38.38

39.00

3.70

4.30

2.0

2.5

0.75

1.50

M24

25.00

25.33

43.38

44.00

3.70

4.30

2.0

2.5

0.75

1.50

M27

28.00

28.52

49.00

50.00

4.40

5.60

2.5

3.0

1.00

2.00

M30

31.00

31.62

54.80

56.00

4.40

5.60

2.5

3.0

1.00

2.00

M36

37.00

37.62

64.80

66.00

5.40

6.60

2.5

3.0

1.25

2.50

Assemblies
Bolt and nut assemblies consist or bolts and nuts which shall meet all the requirements of
EN 14399-3, EN 14399-4, EN 14399-7 or EN 14399-8.
The functional characteristics of the bolt/nut/washer(s) assembly shall be achieved when
tested together with direct tension indicators; the assembly may include washers according
to EN 14399-6 or EN14399-5 (under the nut only) and/or nut face or bolt face washers.

under bolt head fitting

under nut fitting

The average specified indicator gap shall be

determined using the following measurement
procedure; the feeler gauge shall be used as a "no
go" inspection tool. The feeler gauge shall be
pointed at the centre of the bolt (see illustration
below) and shall refuse to enter the number of
refusal spaces specified in table below.

Checking the indicator gap

Example with six protrusions

Direct tension
indicator positions

Designation H8 and H10

Thickness of feeler gauge

Under bolt head, when

nut is rotated
0.40
Under nut, when
bolt is rotated
Under nut, when
nut is rotated
0.25
Under bolt head, when
bolt is rotated

1. Direct tension indicator

2. Bolt face washer
(not required for property class 8.8)
3. Gap
4. Washer according to EN14399-5 or 6.

1.
2.
3.
4.

Direct tension indicator

Nut face washer
Gap
Washer according to EN14399-5 or 6
(not required for property class 8.8).

Tightening of the assembly by rotation of the nut

under nut fitting

1.
2.
3.
4.

Direct tension indicator

Nut face washer
Gap
Washer according to EN14399-6.

under bolt head fitting

1.
2.
3.
4.

Direct tension indicator

Bolt face washer
Gap
Washer according to EN14399-5 or 6
(not required for property class 8.8).

Tightening of the assembly by rotation of the bolt head

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