Selecting Wing Nut — GB/T 62 / DIN 315 (Series 077), M5, in GB/T 62 / DIN 315: 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 62 / DIN 315)
| Size | Pitch (mm) | Wing width A (mm) | Wing height h (mm) | Nut height m (mm) | Reference standard |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M5 | 0.8 | 20 | 12 | 8 | GB/T 62 / DIN 315 |
Spanner & Drive for M5 Wing Nut — GB/T 62 / DIN 315 (Series 077)
Drive geometry for M5 Wing Nut — GB/T 62 / DIN 315 (Series 077) is given by the row above; match the tool to the listed values.
Common Applications for M5 Wing Nut — GB/T 62 / DIN 315 (Series 077)
M5 Wing Nut — GB/T 62 / DIN 315 (Series 077) are commonly specified for paired with the same-size screws on PCB hardware, light enclosures and small-scale assemblies.
Installation Tips for M5 Wing Nut — GB/T 62 / DIN 315 (Series 077)
- 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.