Selecting Tab Lock Washer for Round Nut — GB/T 858 (Series 073), M20, in GB/T 858: the dimensional row from the standard plus the tools and hole sizes follow. Use them with the technical drawing below — the drawing redraws to the exact size you pick.
M20 Dimensional Row (GB/T 858)
| For shaft / nut size | Inner diameter d1 (mm) | Outer diameter d2 (mm) | Thickness t (mm) | Tab length (mm) | Reference standard |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M20 | 20.5 | 38 | 1.5 | 12 | GB/T 858 |
Spanner & Drive for M20 Tab Lock Washer for Round Nut — GB/T 858 (Series 073)
Drive geometry for M20 Tab Lock Washer for Round Nut — GB/T 858 (Series 073) is given by the row above; match the tool to the listed values.
Common Applications for M20 Tab Lock Washer for Round Nut — GB/T 858 (Series 073)
M20 Tab Lock Washer for Round Nut — GB/T 858 (Series 073) are commonly specified for high-load load-spreading on structural joints.
Installation Tips for M20 Tab Lock Washer for Round Nut — GB/T 858 (Series 073)
- At M20 the stretch in the bolt becomes the controlling factor — for critical joints, use angle-controlled or stretch-controlled tightening instead of pure torque.
Mating Parts for M20
A M20 flat washer pairs with a M20 bolt/screw and matching M20 nut.
When to Step Up or Down from M20
When the joint preload approaches the proof load of M20 class 8.8, step up to M24 class 8.8 (or move to M20 class 10.9). When the joint is over-specified, M16 often saves weight and cost without losing the safety margin.