M12 Lifting Eye Nuts (DIN 582) are specified by thread size, length and head dimensions. The M12 row from the standard is reproduced below, followed by the drill sizes, spanner size and torque values used when installing this size.
M12 Dimensional Row (DIN 582)
| Thread size | Pitch (mm) | Ring inside diameter d (mm) | Ring outside diameter (mm) | Total height (mm) | Max load vertical (kg) | Reference standard | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M12 | 1.75 | 36 | 63 | 63 | 340 | DIN 582 / WLL | Drop-forged lifting eye nut, vertical pull |
Spanner & Drive for M12 Lifting Eye Nuts
Drive geometry for M12 Lifting Eye Nuts is given by the row above; match the tool to the listed values.
Common Applications for M12 Lifting Eye Nuts
M12 Lifting Eye Nuts are commonly specified for medium-duty structural joints and motor / chassis mounting.
Mating Parts for M12
Pair M12 with the matching M12 bolt or screw, plus a M12 flat washer where required to distribute load on softer materials.
When to Step Up or Down from M12
When the joint preload approaches the proof load of M12 class 8.8, step up to M16 class 8.8 (or move to M12 class 10.9). When the joint is over-specified, M10 often saves weight and cost without losing the safety margin.