M16 Thin Hex Nut are manufactured to GB/T 901 / DIN 939. This page lists the controlling dimensions for the M16 size together with 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.
M16 Dimensional Row (GB/T 901 / DIN 939)
| Size | Pitch (mm) | Width across flats s (mm) | Width across corners e (mm) | Nut height m (mm) | Reference standard |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M16 | 2.0 | 24.0 | 26.75 | 8.0 | ISO 4035 / GB/T 6172 |
Spanner & Drive for M16 Thin Hex Nut — GB/T 901 / DIN 939 (Series 094)
M16 Thin Hex Nut — GB/T 901 / DIN 939 (Series 094) have a width across flats of 24.0 mm — fit a 24.0 mm open-ended spanner or socket. Prefer a 6-point socket over a 12-point: it loads the corners of the 24.0 mm hex far less, which matters on plated heads and on anything that will be re-used. Set preload with a torque wrench rather than by arm.
Tightening Torque for M16
| Class 8.8 (dry, ~µ 0.125) | ≈ 209 Nm |
|---|---|
| Class 10.9 (dry, ~µ 0.125) | ≈ 306 Nm |
| Class 12.9 (dry, ~µ 0.125) | ≈ 358 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 M16
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.
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.
Custom manufacturing · Made to drawing
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This page covers M16 thin hex nut. Thread size is the obvious variable and rarely the interesting one — height for clearance, across-flats for the tool already in the cell, and the locking feature for the vibration actually present. Made by cold heading or tapping.
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