Grade 12.9 Steel Slotted Round Nut, Small Series — GB/T 812 (Series 068) pairs the standard GB/T 812 with a Grade 12.9 Steel base material. The sections below cover why engineers select this grade for slotted round nut, small series — gb/t 812 (series 068), its corrosion and temperature behavior, and the sizes available.
Why Choose Grade 12.9 Steel for Slotted Round Nut, Small Series — GB/T 812 (Series 068)
The highest common strength class, for high-load machine assembly. For slotted round nut, small series — gb/t 812 (series 068), this matters when requires plating or black-oxide protection is the primary requirement.
Mechanical & Physical Properties
| Grade designation | class 12.9 |
|---|---|
| Magnetic response | Magnetic |
| Service temperature | up to approx. +300 °C |
| Corrosion characteristic | Requires plating or black-oxide protection |
Corrosion Behavior in Service
Carbon and alloy steel slotted round nut, small series — gb/t 812 (series 068) require a coating for corrosion protection. Zinc plating (with or without passivation) is the most common; hot-dip galvanizing is used for outdoor structural service; black-oxide is mainly a tarnish-prevention finish for tool-room use.
Galvanic & Galling Considerations
For slotted round nut, small series — gb/t 812 (series 068) in steel, the dominant compatibility issue is hydrogen embrittlement at high property classes (10.9 and above) when electroplated. Plating must be followed by an appropriate baking treatment, or a non-electroplated finish (mechanical zinc, zinc flake) should be substituted.
Sizes of Slotted Round Nut, Small Series — GB/T 812 (Series 068) Available in Grade 12.9 Steel
| Size | Pitch (mm) | Outer diameter D (mm) | Nut height m (mm) | Slot width (mm) | Slot depth (mm) | Reference standard |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M10x1.0 | 1.0 | 18 | 8 | 3 | 2 | GB/T 812 / DIN 1804 |
| M12x1.25 | 1.25 | 22 | 8 | 3 | 2 | GB/T 812 / DIN 1804 |
| M16x1.5 | 1.5 | 28 | 8 | 4 | 2.5 | GB/T 812 / DIN 1804 |
| M20x1.5 | 1.5 | 34 | 10 | 4 | 2.5 | GB/T 812 / DIN 1804 |
| M24x1.5 | 1.5 | 40 | 10 | 5 | 3 | GB/T 812 / DIN 1804 |
| M30x1.5 | 1.5 | 48 | 12 | 5 | 3 | GB/T 812 / DIN 1804 |
| M36x1.5 | 1.5 | 58 | 12 | 6 | 3 | GB/T 812 / DIN 1804 |
| M48x1.5 | 1.5 | 72 | 15 | 6 | 4 | GB/T 812 / DIN 1804 |
| M60x2.0 | 2.0 | 90 | 18 | 7 | 4 | GB/T 812 / DIN 1804 |
| M80x2.0 | 2.0 | 115 | 20 | 8 | 5 | GB/T 812 / DIN 1804 |
| M100x2.0 | 2.0 | 140 | 22 | 10 | 5 | GB/T 812 / DIN 1804 |