Selecting Thin Hex Nut — GB/T 6172.1 / ISO 4035 (Series 055), M5, in GB/T 6172.1 / ISO 4035: 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.
M5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M5 | 0.8 | 8.0 | 8.79 | 2.7 | ISO 4035 / GB/T 6172 |
Spanner & Drive for M5 Thin Hex Nut — GB/T 6172.1 / ISO 4035 (Series 055)
M5 Thin Hex Nut — GB/T 6172.1 / ISO 4035 (Series 055) have a width across flats of 8.0 mm — fit a 8.0 mm open-ended spanner or socket. Use a 6-point socket for tight clearances and to reduce rounding; for repeated assembly choose a torque wrench so the joint preload is repeatable.
Common Applications for M5 Thin Hex Nut — GB/T 6172.1 / ISO 4035 (Series 055)
M5 Thin Hex Nut — GB/T 6172.1 / ISO 4035 (Series 055) are commonly specified for paired with the same-size screws on PCB hardware, light enclosures and small-scale assemblies.
Installation Tips for M5 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.
- On flanged or serrated variants, do NOT add a separate flat washer — the flange already spreads the load and the washer can defeat the locking serrations.
- At M5 the joint is sensitive to over-torque — use a torque-limiting driver and check the head doesn't bury into a softer counterpart.
Mating Parts for M5
Pair M5 with the matching M5 bolt or screw, plus a M5 flat washer where required to distribute load on softer materials.
When to Step Up or Down from M5
When the joint preload approaches the proof load of M5 class 8.8, step up to M6 class 8.8 (or move to M5 class 10.9). When the joint is over-specified, M4 often saves weight and cost without losing the safety margin.