Controlling dimensions to Trade series (solderable SMT nuts), with spanner or drive size and tightening torque.
M5 Solderable SMT Nuts dimensions to Trade series (solderable SMT nuts): coarse thread pitch 0.8 mm. Tighten to approximately 5.8 Nm at property class 8.8 in a dry, as-supplied condition.
Coarse thread pitch
0.8 mm
Tightening torque (class 8.8)
5.8 Nm
Figures are nominal values from the governing standard. Confirm against the tolerance class for your application before machining or ordering.
Hidden Deck Fasteners Sourcing: Manufacturing, Types & Material Compatibility
Dimensional data for M5 Solderable SMT Nuts to Trade series (solderable SMT nuts), 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.
M5 Dimensional Row (Trade series (solderable SMT nuts))
Thread size
Material
Supply
Board installation
Adhesive spot
M5
tinned steel
taped and reeled
solder into plated-through or non-plated hole
with or without
Spanner & Drive for M5 Solderable SMT Nuts
Drive geometry for M5 Solderable SMT Nuts is given by the row above; match the tool to the listed values.
Tightening Torque for M5
Class 8.8 (dry, ~µ 0.125)
≈ 5.8 Nm
Class 10.9 (dry, ~µ 0.125)
≈ 8.1 Nm
Class 12.9 (dry, ~µ 0.125)
≈ 9.7 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 M5
Tensile stress area As (ISO 898-1)
14.2 mm²
Proof load, class 8.8
8.2 kN
Proof load, class 10.9
11.8 kN
Proof load, class 12.9
13.8 kN
Min. ultimate tensile, class 8.8
11.4 kN
Proof load = stress area × proof stress per ISO 898-1. Design joints so the working preload stays below the proof load of the selected class.
Installation Tips for M5 Solderable SMT Nuts
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.
Technical Drawing
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Dimensions & Specifications (Trade series (solderable SMT nuts))
Thread size
Material
Supply
Board installation
Adhesive spot
M2
tinned steel
taped and reeled
solder into plated-through or non-plated hole
with or without
M2.5
tinned steel
taped and reeled
solder into plated-through or non-plated hole
with or without
M3
tinned steel
taped and reeled
solder into plated-through or non-plated hole
with or without
M4
tinned steel
taped and reeled
solder into plated-through or non-plated hole
with or without
M5
tinned steel
taped and reeled
solder into plated-through or non-plated hole
with or without
Materials & Grades
Select a material class to see the grades we supply it in. Each designation is listed with its ISO/EN, AISI/SAE, JIS and GB equivalents.
Control electronicsM2–M5 threads secure shields and board-mounted brackets.
Instrument modulesOptional adhesive spots help hold the part during soldering.
Machine building & OEMThe clamping counter-face on studs and bolts throughout an assembly.
Steel fabricationBolted structural and frame connections.
Typical applications
soldering a fine threaded nut into a plated or non-plated board hole
selecting M2 through M5 for the mating screw
using taped-and-reeled placement in production
choosing with or without an adhesive spot
joints re-torqued at a service interval
completing a bolted joint on a stud, rod or bolt
Service conditions to specify against
Marine and coastal
Available in A4 (316) stainless for chloride exposure — coastal structures, pool halls, water treatment and deck hardware, where A2 will eventually pit.
High load
Supplied in ISO 898-1 property classes, so the joint can be designed to a stated proof load and tightened to a calculated torque rather than by feel.
Match the class
A nut below the bolt property class strips before the bolt reaches its own limit — pair class 8 nuts with 8.8 bolts, class 10 with 10.9.
Where to use something else
Do not size the nut from the screw alone; the board hole, solder land and reflow process must accept the part.
This part is cold-formed, threaded, heat-treated and finished in-house. The stages below are where its class and finish are actually decided.
01
Cold heading
Wire rod is drawn to size and cold-formed into blanks. Forming rather than cutting keeps the grain flow continuous around the head, which is where a bolt is most likely to fail.
Head dimensions and under-head radius checked at set-up and per shift.
02
Thread rolling
Threads are rolled between hardened dies rather than cut. Rolled threads are stronger in fatigue than cut threads and hold pitch and flank angle far more consistently across a batch.
Go / no-go ring gauges to ISO 965 tolerance class 6g.
03
Heat treatment
Quench-and-temper brings carbon and alloy steel to the property class ordered — 8.8, 10.9 or 12.9 — with the furnace charge tracked so a finished lot can be traced back to it.
Core hardness and tensile tested per lot to ISO 898-1.
04
Surface treatment
Zinc, zinc-nickel, hot-dip galvanizing, black oxide, phosphate and Dacromet, selected against the service environment rather than against the price list.
Coating thickness and neutral salt spray hours to ISO 9227.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the coarse-thread pitch of M5 for Solderable SMT Nuts?
For M5 the standard coarse pitch is 0.8 mm — this is the value used for Solderable SMT Nuts.
What clearance and tapping drill suit M5?
Use a 5.5 mm clearance hole (ISO 273 medium) for through-fixing, or a 4.2 mm tapping drill for a coarse M5 thread.
Is M5 Solderable SMT Nuts suitable for electronics and small mechanisms?
M5 Solderable SMT Nuts is in the micro range and is widely used in electronics, instrument enclosures and small precision mechanisms. Watch the over-torque margin — micro joints strip easily.
What's the typical proof load behavior of M5 class 8.8?
Micro-thread joints are sensitive to plastic deformation in the first turn under load — use a torque-limiting driver and check the bearing surface deformation on softer mating materials.
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