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M20 Nylon Insert Hex Lock Nut — GB/T 889 / ISO 7040 (Series 078)

For Nylon Insert Hex Lock Nut — GB/T 889 / ISO 7040 (Series 078), the M20 thread sits in the heavy-duty range of the catalog and is one of the most-asked nylon insert hex lock nut — gb/t 889 / iso 7040 (series 078) in this family. The dimensional and assembly data follow.

M20 Dimensional Row (GB/T 889 / ISO 7040)

SizePitch (mm)Width across flats s (mm)Width across corners e (mm)Total height m (mm)Reference standard
M202.530.033.5320.0ISO 7040 / DIN 985

Spanner & Drive for M20 Nylon Insert Hex Lock Nut — GB/T 889 / ISO 7040 (Series 078)

Drive geometry for M20 Nylon Insert Hex Lock Nut — GB/T 889 / ISO 7040 (Series 078) is given by the row above; match the tool to the listed values.

Common Applications for M20 Nylon Insert Hex Lock Nut — GB/T 889 / ISO 7040 (Series 078)

M20 Nylon Insert Hex Lock Nut — GB/T 889 / ISO 7040 (Series 078) are commonly specified for structural joints, flange connections and heavy equipment foundations.

Installation Tips for M20 Nylon Insert Hex Lock Nut — GB/T 889 / ISO 7040 (Series 078)

  • 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

Pair M20 with the matching M20 bolt or screw, plus a M20 flat washer where required to distribute load on softer materials.

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.

Technical Drawing

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Dimensions & Specifications (GB/T 889 / ISO 7040)

SizePitch (mm)Width across flats s (mm)Width across corners e (mm)Total height m (mm)Reference standard
M30.55.56.014.0ISO 7040 / DIN 985
M40.77.07.665.0ISO 7040 / DIN 985
M50.88.08.795.0ISO 7040 / DIN 985
M61.010.011.056.0ISO 7040 / DIN 985
M81.2513.014.388.0ISO 7040 / DIN 985
M101.516.017.7710.0ISO 7040 / DIN 985
M121.7518.020.0312.0ISO 7040 / DIN 985
M142.021.023.3614.0ISO 7040 / DIN 985
M162.024.026.7516.0ISO 7040 / DIN 985
M182.527.030.1418.0ISO 7040 / DIN 985
M202.530.033.5320.0ISO 7040 / DIN 985
M243.036.039.9822.0ISO 7040 / DIN 985
M303.546.050.8525.0ISO 7040 / DIN 985
M364.055.060.7929.0ISO 7040 / DIN 985

Frequently Asked Questions

What clearance and tapping drill suit M20?

Use a 22 mm clearance hole (ISO 273 medium) for through-fixing, or a 17.5 mm tapping drill for a coarse M20 thread.

Should M20 Nylon Insert Hex Lock Nut — GB/T 889 / ISO 7040 (Series 078) be tightened by torque or by angle?

For critical structural joints at M20, angle-controlled or stretch-controlled tightening is more repeatable than pure torque — the friction scatter at large diameters can dominate the torque signal.

What grip range is typical for M20 structural bolts?

Grip ranges are highly application-dependent at M20. As a guide, choose a length that gives at least 1× the thread diameter engagement in the nut plus 2–3 thread pitches projecting.

What is the height of an M20 nut?

The nominal height of a style-1 ISO 4032 M20 nut is in the spec table on this page. Style-2 (thick) is approximately 1.1× this height; thin (ISO 4035 / DIN 439) is approximately 0.5×.

How do I request a quotation?

Use the technical drawing on this page to pick the exact configuration, then submit it with the quote form. We respond within one business day.