The M12 size of Thin Hex Nuts is dimensioned by ISO 4035. The table below gives the dimensional row from the standard, followed by the drive and the installation notes for this type.
Values are taken from the governing standard rather than from a general machine-thread table, because this type is not selected on one.
M12 Dimensional Row (ISO 4035)
| Size | Pitch (mm) | Width across flats s (mm) | Width across corners e min (mm) | Nut height m (mm) | Reference standard |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M12 | 1.75 | 18.0 | 20.03 | 6.0 | ISO 4035 / DIN 439 |
Spanner & Drive for M12 Thin Hex Nuts
M12 Thin Hex Nuts have a width across flats of 18.0 mm — fit a 18.0 mm open-ended spanner or socket. In tight access a 6-point socket on the 18.0 mm flats gives the most engagement per degree of swing. Where the joint is torqued to a figure, a click wrench is the only way to reproduce it across a batch.
Tightening Torque for M12
| Class 8.8 (dry, ~µ 0.125) | ≈ 84 Nm |
|---|---|
| Class 10.9 (dry, ~µ 0.125) | ≈ 124 Nm |
| Class 12.9 (dry, ~µ 0.125) | ≈ 145 Nm |
Indicative dry-joint values. Lubrication can lower the required torque by 15–25%. Always confirm against the joint design, especially when going up a strength class.
Proof Load & Strength for M12
Nuts are graded to ISO 898-2 by the proof load the nut itself will hold (classes 04, 05, 5, 6, 8, 10 and 12), not by the 8.8 / 10.9 / 12.9 scale used for bolts. A class-8 nut is the correct mate for a class-8.8 bolt, and the joint is designed on the bolt, so no bolt-tension figure is quoted here.
Installation Tips for M12 Thin Hex Nuts
- Use a 6-point socket where access allows — 12-point sockets are more prone to rounding the corners on smaller sizes.
- Serrated flanges need to sit directly on the joint face. A washer between the two removes the bite and leaves an ordinary bolted joint that is believed to be a locking one.
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.
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