DEUTSCHE NORM January 2004

Technical delivery conditions for fasteners {

Part 27: Adhesive-coated steel screws, bolts and studs
267-27
ICS 21.060.10 Supersedes March 1990 edition.

Mechanische Verbindungselemente – Teil 27: Schrauben aus Stahl

mit klebender Beschichtung – Technische Lieferbedingungen

In keeping with current practice in standards published by the International Organization for Standardization
(ISO), a comma has been used throughout as the decimal marker.

Foreword
This standard has been prepared by Technical Committee Schrauben mit klebenden oder klemmenden
Beschichtungen of the Normenausschuss Mechanische Verbindungselemente (Fasteners Standards Com-
mittee).

Amendments
This standard differs from the March 1990 edition in that it has been completely revised.

Previous edition
DIN 267-27: 1990-03.

All dimensions are in millimetres.

1 Scope
This standard specifies requirements and methods of test for sizes M 3 to M 39 adhesive-coated steel
screws, bolts and studs (‘bolts’, for short) with ISO metric screw thread as in DIN ISO 261, assigned to
property classes as in DIN EN ISO 898-1, for use at service temperatures ranging from –50 °C to +100 °C
and, in special applications, up to 150 °C.
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2 Normative references
This standard incorporates, by dated or undated reference, provisions from other publications. These nor-
mative references are cited at the appropriate places in the text, and the titles of the publications are listed
below. For dated references, subsequent amendments to or revisions of any of these publications apply
to this standard only when incorporated in it by amendment or revision. For undated references, the latest
edition of the publication referred to applies.
DIN 946 Determination of coefficient of friction of bolt/nut assemblies under specified condi-
tions
DIN 50011-12 Artificial climates in technical applications – Air temperature as a climatological quantity
in controlled-atmosphere test installations
DIN EN 20273 Fasteners – Clearance holes for bolts and screws (ISO 273 : 1979)
DIN EN ISO 898-1 Mechanical properties of fasteners made of carbon steel and alloy steel – Part 1: Bolts,
screws and studs (ISO 898-1 : 1999)
DIN EN ISO 4032 Hexagon nuts, style 1 – Product grades A and B (ISO 4032 : 1999)

Continued on pages 2 to 8.

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DIN EN ISO 4753 Fasteners – Ends of parts with external ISO metric screw thread (ISO 4753 : 1999)
DIN EN ISO 7089 Plain washers – Normal series – Product grade A (ISO 7089 : 2000)
DIN EN ISO 8673 Hexagon nuts, style 1, with metric fine pitch thread – Product grades A and B
(ISO 8673 : 1999)
DIN ISO 261 ISO general purpose metric screw threads – General plan (ISO 261 : 1998)

3 Concepts
3.1 Adhesive coating
Coating applied to the thread of bolts (over their whole circumference) in the form of microencapsulated adhe-
sive, the bonding properties of which are activated by the process of bolting, and which serves to prevent the
bolts working loose.

3.2 Screw-in torque

Torque measured when a bolt is driven into a test nut (designated by Min ).

3.3 Input torque

Torque required to tighten a bolt to a level of stress as given in table 1 (designated by MA).

3.4 Breakaway torque

Torque measured at the moment when the relative motion between test nut and bolt is detected in both
stressed and unstressed assemblies (designated by MLB ).

3.5 Loosening torque

Torque measured after the breakaway point when unscrewing adhesive-coated bolts (designated by Mout ).

4 Dimensions and designation

4.1 Standard coating
Unless otherwise specified, the coating shall cover a zone, measured from the bolt end, of length equal to
1,5 d ± 2 P *). The first two or three turns of thread should be free from coating material to facilitate bolting.
Adhesive residue in these turns is permitted unless this adversely affects bolting.
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Key:
d Nominal thread diameter
1) Zone to be covered by the coating.
2 ) Two or three turns of thread left uncoated.

Figure 1: Length and position of coated zone on bolts with standard coating

4.2 Non-standard coating

For lengths of engagement exceeding 1 d and property classes below 8.8, and for bolts with head of reduced
strength, the length of coated zone is to be specified (as a function of the property class) to ease disassembly.
The correct length and position of the coated zone is to be established by testing, where necessary.
In the case of bolt/nut assemblies, the length and position of the coated zone shall be selected so that it is in
complete contact with the nut thread.

*) P = pitch.
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If, for design reasons, a different length, l b, or distance from the bolt end, a, of the coated zone is required
(cf. figure 2), both dimensions shall be indicated in the standard designation (cf. subclause 4.3), with l b being
given a tolerance equal to ± 2 P.

Key:
l b Length of coated zone
a Distance of coated zone from bolt end
Figure 2: Length and position of coated zone on bolts with non-standard coating

4.3 Designation
The designation of adhesive-coated bolts conforming to this standard shall include the following items, given
in the order below:
a) symbol ‘MK’ to indicate that no special requirements regarding the coefficient of friction are specified,
or symbol ‘MKL’ to denote a specific coefficient of friction.
b) service temperature (for bolts suitable for use at temperatures up to 150 °C);
c) values of l b × a, in mm, where appropriate.

Examples of designation
EXAMPLE 1:
Designation of an M 12 steel bolt (M 12), with a nominal length, l, of 80 mm (80), of property class 8.8 (8.8),
provided with an adhesive coating for which no special requirements regarding the coefficient of friction
are specified (MK):
Bolt DIN... – M 12 × 80 – 8.8 – MK
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EXAMPLE 2:
Designation of an M 12 steel bolt (M 12), with a nominal length, l, of 80 mm (80), with long dog point (LD) as
in DIN EN ISO 4753, of property class 8.8 (8.8), provided with an adhesive coating with a specific range of
friction coefficients (MKL), with a length, l b, of 30 mm and a distance from bolt end, a, of 10 mm (30 × 10):
Bolt DIN... – M 12 × 80 – LD – 8.8 – MKL – 30 × 10
EXAMPLE 3:
Designation of an M 12 steel bolt (M 12), with a nominal length, l, of 80 mm, with long dog point (LD) as
in DIN EN ISO 4753, of property class 8.8 (8.8), provided with an adhesive coating with a specific range
of friction coefficients (MKL), for use at temperatures up to 150 °C (150), with a length, l b, of 30 mm and a
distance from bolt end, a, of 10 mm (30 × 10):
Bolt DIN... – M 12 × 80 – LD – 8.8 – MKL – 150 – 30 × 10

5 Requirements
5.1 General
For standard designs of fasteners, the requirements specified in subclause 5.2.1 for ambient temperature and
service temperatures up to 100 °C, and those specified in subclauses 5.4 and 5.5 shall be complied with. Any
additional requirements, such as those specified in subclause 5.2.1 for service temperatures up to 150 °C and
those specified in subclause 5.3, shall be met if so agreed at the time of ordering.

5.2 Torques and torque ratios

5.2.1 Requirements for bolts when tightened
When bolts are tested in accordance with subclause 6.2.1, the requirements for the MLB /MA ratio and Mout
specified in table 1 shall be complied with.
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Table 1: Torques and torque ratios at ambient temperature

and at temperatures of 100 °C and 150 °C (bolt tightened)

Minimum breakaway torque, Maximum

Tightening torque, MA 1), in
MLB = 0,9 · MA , in Nm, for Minimum loosen-
Nm, for bolts of
Thread size bolts of MLB /MA ing torque,
property class
property class ratio Mout,
in Nm
5.6 5.8 8.8 10.9 12.9 5.6 5.8 8.8 10.9 12.9
M3 0,6 1,2 0,54 1,1 0,9 1,5
M4 1,3 2,8 1,2 2,5 0,9 3,0
M5 2,6 5,5 2,3 5,0 0,9 6,5
M6 4,5 9,5 4,1 8,6 0,9 10
M8 M8×1 11 23 9,9 20,7 0,9 26
M 10 M 10 × 1,25 22 46 19,8 41,4 0,9 55
M 12 M 12 × 1,25, M 12 × 1,5 38 79 34,2 71,1 0,9 95
M 14 M 14 × 1,5 60 125 54 112,5 0,9 160
M 16 M 16 × 1,5 90 195 81 175,5 0,9 250
M 18 M 18 × 1,5, M 18 × 2 128 280 115 252 0,9 335
M 20 M 20 × 1,5, M 20 × 2 176 390 158 351 0,9 500
M 22 M 22 × 1,5, M 22 × 2 240 530 216 477 0,9 800
M 24 M 24 × 2 310 670 279 603 0,9 1 050
M 27 M 27 × 2 460 1 000 414 900 0,9 1 300
M 30 M 30 × 2 620 1 350 558 1 215 0,9 1 700
M 33 M 33 × 2 825 1 850 742 1 665 0,9 2 400
M 36 M 36 × 3 1 100 2 350 990 2 115 0,9 3 000
M 39 M 39 × 3 1 400 3 000 1 260 2 700 0,9 4 000
For lengths of coated zone smaller than 0,8 d, MLB may be lower.
1)MA has been determined on the basis of an overall coefficient of friction, µ ges, of 0,12, assuming a 90 % utilization of
the minimum yield stress (property classes 5,6 and 5.8) or 0,2 % proof stress (property classes 8.8, 10.9 and 12.9)
for the relevant lowest property class.
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5.2.2 Requirements for bolts when untightened

Testing with bolts untightened is not required for standard design fasteners, but may be carried out as part of
factory production control.
When bolts are tested in accordance with subclause 6.2.2, the requirements for MLB and Mout specified in
table 2 shall be complied with.

5.3 Coefficient of friction

If an adhesive-coated bolt with a specific range of friction coefficients is required, the coefficient of the thread
shall lie between 0,10 and 0,16 when tested in accordance with subclause 6.3.
NOTE: For adhesive-coated bolts for which no particular requirements regarding the coefficient of friction are
specified, this coefficient will generally be higher, which results in a lower achievable stress in the bolt/nut
assembly when tightening the bolt.

5.4 Corrosion resistance

When bolts are tested in accordance with subclause 6.4, the requirements specified in table 1 shall be com-
plied with.
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Table 2: Torques at ambient temperature and at temperatures

of 100 °C and 150 °C (bolt untightened)

Torques, in Nm
Thread size Min MLB Mout
Max. Min. Max.
M3 0,2 0,2 1,5
M4 0,4 0,4 3,0
M5 1 1 6,5
M6 1,5 1,8 10
M8 M8×1 3 4 26
M 10 M 10 × 1,25 5,5 10 55
M 12 M 12 × 1,25, M 12 × 1,5 7,5 16 95
M 14 M 14 × 1,5 11 22 160
M 16 M 16 × 1,5 14 35 250
M 18 M 18 × 1,5, M 18 × 2 19 40 335
M 20 M 20 × 1,5, M 20 × 2 22 45 500
M 22 M 22 × 1,5, M 22 × 2 30 65 800
M 24 M 24 × 2 36 90 1 050
M 27 M 27 × 2 42 120 1 300
M 30 M 30 × 2 49 165 1 700
M 33 M 33 × 2 55 210 2 400
M 36 M 36 × 3 60 280 3 000
M 39 M 39 × 3 70 330 4 000

5.5 Thermal stability

When bolts are tested in accordance with subclause 6.5, the requirements specified in table 2 shall be com-
plied with.

6 Testing
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6.1 General
Except for the test described in subclause 6.2.2, all tests specified in subclauses 6.2 to 6.5 are to be carried
out as part of type testing (cf. subclause 5.1).

6.2 Determination of breakaway torques, loosening torques and torque ratios

6.2.1 Testing with bolt tightened
The test assembly shall be as shown in figure 3 or 4. The bolt to be tested shall be passed through a washer
conforming to DIN EN ISO 7089, free from grease, with a minimum hardness of 200 HV, and a bright finish, and
either through two distance blocks (cf. figure 3) or a spacer sleeve (cf. figure 4), and tightened by screwing into
a nut at a rate of 30 min –1, until the relevant MA value is reached. The thickness of the blocks or spacer sleeve
shall be selected so that the nut thread is in complete contact with the coated zone. For tests at a temperature
of 100 °C or 150 °C, the assembly shown in figure 4 should be used, with washers as in DIN EN ISO 7089.
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Key:
1 Washer as in DIN EN ISO 7089
2 Medium series clearance hole as in DIN EN 20273
3 Coating
4 Distance block, with a hardness exceeding 35 HRC
5 Nut as in DIN EN ISO 4032 or DIN EN ISO 8673
6 Distance block, with a hardness exceeding 35 HRC
Figure 3: Test assembly with distance blocks
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Key:
1 Washer as in DIN EN ISO 7089
2 Medium series clearance hole as in DIN EN 20273
3 Coating
4 Spacer sleeve, with an external diameter of not less than 2 × d and a hardness exceeding 35 HRC
5 Nut as in DIN EN ISO 4032 and DIN EN ISO 8673
Figure 4: Test assembly with spacer sleeve

After a cure time of 24 hours at (23 ± 5) °C, the test assembly shall be disassembled by unscrewing the bolt
from the nut at a maximum rate of 30 min -1. The breakaway and loosening torques shall be measured and the
ratio between them determined. When using the test assembly with spacer sleeve, either the bolt or the nut
may be turned.
For tests at elevated temperatures, the bolts shall be exposed to the relevant test temperature for three hours
and then tested within ten seconds following removal from the oven.

6.2.2 Testing with bolt untightened

The bolt to be tested shall be screwed into a nut at a maximum rate of 30 min –1 so that the nut thread is in
complete contact with the coated zone, and the maximum screw-in torque, Min, shall be measured.
After a cure time of 24 hours at (23 ± 5) °C, the test assembly shall be disassembled by unscrewing the bolt
from the nut at a maximum rate of 30 min –1, and the breakaway and loosening torques shall be measured.
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For tests at elevated temperatures, the bolts shall be exposed to the relevant test temperature for three hours
and then tested within ten seconds following removal from the oven.

6.3 Determining the coefficient of friction

The bolt to be tested shall be screwed into a nut at a maximum rate of 30 m –1 until the stress reaches a level
equal to 90 % of the yield stress for property class 5.6 or 8.8 bolts, and the coefficient of friction at this point
determined as specified in DIN 946.

6.4 Testing for corrosion resistance

The resistance of bolts to the action of corrosive media shall be tested as follows.
A test assembly shall be left to cure for 24 hours at (23 ± 5) °C and then conditioned at a given temperature in
a given test medium for one week, conditioning temperatures and test media being as follows:
a) general purpose oils, lubricants and hydraulic oils: 120 °C;
b) fuels: ambient temperature;
c) refrigerants, water and glycol: 90 °C;
d) brake fluid: 90 °C.
Other media and conditioning temperatures shall be the subject of agreement.
After conditioning, it shall be checked whether the requirements specified in table 1 are complied with.

6.5 Determining the thermal stability

A test assembly (with the bolt untightened) shall be left to cure for 72 hours and subjected to the test tempera-
ture (100 °C or 150 °C ) for 1 000 hours. After cooling to ambient temperature it shall be checked whether the
requirements specified in table 2 are complied with.

6.6 Test equipment

6.6.1 Torquemeter
For torque measurement, a torquemeter, accurate to within 2 % of the upper limit of the given torque range,
shall be used.
In cases of arbitration, the device shall be chosen so that all values can be read off in the upper half of the
measuring range.

6.6.2 Test nut

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For bolts with coarse pitch thread, a nut as in DIN EN ISO 4032, and for bolts with fine pitch thread, a nut as
in DIN EN ISO 8673 shall be used.
The nut shall meet the following requirements.
a) The property class shall at least be equal to that of the bolt.
b) The thread surface shall be bright or blackened.
c) The thread of the nut shall be free from oil, grease, and burrs.
Test nuts shall be used once only.

6.6.3 Oven
For thermal stability tests, an oven of accuracy class 2 as specified in DIN 50011-12 shall be used.

6.6.4 Device for determining the coefficient of friction

The device used to determine the coefficient of friction shall be as specified in DIN 946.

7 Instructions for use

7.1 Service temperature
Adhesive-coated bolts are normally designed for use at temperatures ranging from –50 °C to + 100 °C and, in
special applications, up to 150 °C.

7.2 Bolts with additional, friction-reducing coatings

Bolts with an additional coating designed to reduce friction shall meet the requirements specified in tables 1
and 2. Where such coatings have been subsequently applied, requirements shall be the subject of agreement,
it being of no relevance whether the coating has been applied before or after coating with adhesive.
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7.3 Sealing function

Adhesive coatings are not only designed to secure bolt/nut assemblies, but may also have a certain sealing
effect. Details for requirements and testing are subject to agreement.

7.4 Bolt/nut assembly

7.4.1 Nut thread
There are no special requirements with regard to the surface roughness of the nut thread surface. The thread,
however, must be free from silicone, molybdenum disulfide and similar separating fluids. Nuts shall be free
from burrs. Coated bolts shall not be used together with nuts and threaded holes without a countersunk.
NOTE: In cases where the thread is not free from oil or grease, a lower breakaway torque is to be expected.

7.4.2 Tightening procedure

Tightening of the bolt and, where required, checking of the tightening torque shall be completed within five
minutes, since by this time the bonding property of the adhesive will be starting to take full effect. Any other
requirements shall be the subject of agreement.
NOTE: It should be noted that, at temperatures below 0 °C, curing will take place more slowly.

7.5 Disassembly
Bolts with a slotted head, hexagon socket thin head cap screws assigned to a property class less than 8.8, and
bolts with a head of reduced strength might not be capable of being unscrewed once the adhesive has cured
(cf. subclause 4.2).

7.6 Re-use of bolts

Although adhesive-coated bolts are designed for single use only (i.e. on disassembly and reassembly a new
bolt is to be used), nuts may be re-used if their thread is cleaned (with a tap). The use of a new nut should be
given preference, however.

8 Condition on delivery
Adhesive-coated bolts shall be free from oil or grease, any other surface finish being subject to agreement.

9 Storage
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Adhesive-coated bolts shall be protected against moisture, and be stored so that their properties (when test-
ed) are maintained for at least four years.
Changes in the colour of the coating may be disregarded as long as the properties of bolts (when tested) re-
main unaffected.