M22 Hex Nuts are manufactured to ISO 4032 / ISO 4033. This page lists the controlling dimensions for the M22 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.
M22 Dimensional Row (ISO 4032 / ISO 4033)
| Size | Pitch (mm) | Width across flats s (mm) | Width across corners e min (mm) | Nut height m style 1 (mm) | Nut height m style 2 (mm) | Reference standard |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M22 | 2.5 | 34.0 | 37.29 | 19.4 | - | ISO 4032 (Style1) / ISO 4033 (Style2, M5-M36 preferred sizes) |
Spanner & Drive for M22 Hex Nuts
M22 Hex Nuts have a width across flats of 34.0 mm — fit a 34.0 mm open-ended spanner or socket. In tight access a 6-point socket on the 34.0 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 M22
| Class 8.8 (dry, ~µ 0.125) | ≈ 573 Nm |
|---|---|
| Class 10.9 (dry, ~µ 0.125) | ≈ 816 Nm |
| Class 12.9 (dry, ~µ 0.125) | ≈ 954 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 M22
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 M22 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.
- At M22 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 M22
Pair M22 with the matching M22 bolt or screw, plus a M22 flat washer where required to distribute load on softer materials.
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Need hex nuts in a size this table does not list?
This page covers M22 hex nuts. Locking method is specifiable independently of the rest: nylon insert, all-metal deformed thread, serrated flange, or none. Made by cold heading or tapping.
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