For Hex Slotted Castle Nut (Type 2) — GB/T 6180 / ISO 7036 (Series 050), the M16 thread sits in the medium range of the catalog and is one of the most-asked hex slotted castle nut (type 2) — gb/t 6180 / iso 7036 (series 050) in this family. The dimensional and assembly data follow.
M16 Dimensional Row (GB/T 6180 / ISO 7036)
| Size | Pitch (mm) | Width across flats s (mm) | Width across corners e (mm) | Total height m (mm) | Slot width (mm) | Reference standard |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M16 | 2.0 | 24.0 | 26.75 | 20.8 | 4.5 | ISO 7036 / GB/T 6180 |
Spanner & Drive for M16 Hex Slotted Castle Nut (Type 2) — GB/T 6180 / ISO 7036 (Series 050)
Drive geometry for M16 Hex Slotted Castle Nut (Type 2) — GB/T 6180 / ISO 7036 (Series 050) is given by the row above; match the tool to the listed values.
Common Applications for M16 Hex Slotted Castle Nut (Type 2) — GB/T 6180 / ISO 7036 (Series 050)
M16 Hex Slotted Castle Nut (Type 2) — GB/T 6180 / ISO 7036 (Series 050) are commonly specified for medium-duty structural joints and motor / chassis mounting.
Mating Parts for M16
Pair M16 with the matching M16 bolt or screw, plus a M16 flat washer where required to distribute load on softer materials.
When to Step Up or Down from M16
When the joint preload approaches the proof load of M16 class 8.8, step up to M20 class 8.8 (or move to M16 class 10.9). When the joint is over-specified, M12 often saves weight and cost without losing the safety margin.