Specifying Nylon Insert Hex Lock Nut — GB/T 889 / ISO 7040 (Series 078) in Grade 12.9 Steel pairs the dimensional form of Nylon Insert Hex Lock Nut — GB/T 889 / ISO 7040 (Series 078) (GB/T 889 / ISO 7040) with the engineering properties of Grade 12.9 Steel. This page explains when to choose the grade, how it behaves in service, and which grades to compare it against.
Why Choose Grade 12.9 Steel for Nylon Insert Hex Lock Nut — GB/T 889 / ISO 7040 (Series 078)
The highest common strength class, for high-load machine assembly. For nylon insert hex lock nut — gb/t 889 / iso 7040 (series 078), 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 nylon insert hex lock nut — gb/t 889 / iso 7040 (series 078) 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 nylon insert hex lock nut — gb/t 889 / iso 7040 (series 078) 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 Nylon Insert Hex Lock Nut — GB/T 889 / ISO 7040 (Series 078) Available in Grade 12.9 Steel
| Size | Pitch (mm) | Width across flats s (mm) | Width across corners e (mm) | Total height m (mm) | Reference standard |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M3 | 0.5 | 5.5 | 6.01 | 4.0 | ISO 7040 / DIN 985 |
| M4 | 0.7 | 7.0 | 7.66 | 5.0 | ISO 7040 / DIN 985 |
| M5 | 0.8 | 8.0 | 8.79 | 5.0 | ISO 7040 / DIN 985 |
| M6 | 1.0 | 10.0 | 11.05 | 6.0 | ISO 7040 / DIN 985 |
| M8 | 1.25 | 13.0 | 14.38 | 8.0 | ISO 7040 / DIN 985 |
| M10 | 1.5 | 16.0 | 17.77 | 10.0 | ISO 7040 / DIN 985 |
| M12 | 1.75 | 18.0 | 20.03 | 12.0 | ISO 7040 / DIN 985 |
| M14 | 2.0 | 21.0 | 23.36 | 14.0 | ISO 7040 / DIN 985 |
| M16 | 2.0 | 24.0 | 26.75 | 16.0 | ISO 7040 / DIN 985 |
| M18 | 2.5 | 27.0 | 30.14 | 18.0 | ISO 7040 / DIN 985 |
| M20 | 2.5 | 30.0 | 33.53 | 20.0 | ISO 7040 / DIN 985 |
| M24 | 3.0 | 36.0 | 39.98 | 22.0 | ISO 7040 / DIN 985 |
| M30 | 3.5 | 46.0 | 50.85 | 25.0 | ISO 7040 / DIN 985 |
| M36 | 4.0 | 55.0 | 60.79 | 29.0 | ISO 7040 / DIN 985 |