The M30 size of Thin Hex Nut is dimensioned by GB/T 6172.1 / ISO 4035. The table below gives the dimensional row from the standard, followed by 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.
M30 Dimensional Row (GB/T 6172.1 / ISO 4035)
| Size | Pitch (mm) | Width across flats s (mm) | Width across corners e (mm) | Nut height m (mm) | Reference standard |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M30 | 3.5 | 46.0 | 50.85 | 15.0 | ISO 4035 / GB/T 6172 |
Spanner & Drive for M30 Thin Hex Nut — GB/T 6172.1 / ISO 4035 (Series 055)
M30 Thin Hex Nut — GB/T 6172.1 / ISO 4035 (Series 055) have a width across flats of 46.0 mm — fit a 46.0 mm open-ended spanner or socket. In tight access a 6-point socket on the 46.0 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 M30
| Class 8.8 (dry, ~µ 0.125) | ≈ 1443 Nm |
|---|---|
| Class 10.9 (dry, ~µ 0.125) | ≈ 2055 Nm |
| Class 12.9 (dry, ~µ 0.125) | ≈ 2405 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 M30
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 M30 Thin Hex Nut — GB/T 6172.1 / ISO 4035 (Series 055)
- 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 M30 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 M30
Pair M30 with the matching M30 bolt or screw, plus a M30 flat washer where required to distribute load on softer materials.
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This page covers M30 thin hex nut. 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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