Dimensional data for M8 Hex Nut to GB/T 6170 / ISO 4032, 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.
M8 Dimensional Row (GB/T 6170 / ISO 4032)
| Size | Pitch (mm) | Width across flats s (mm) | Width across corners e (mm) | Nut height m (mm) | Reference standard |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M8 | 1.25 | 13.0 | 14.38 | 6.8 | ISO 4032 / GB/T 6170 |
Spanner & Drive for M8 Hex Nut — GB/T 6170 / ISO 4032 (Series 059)
M8 Hex Nut — GB/T 6170 / ISO 4032 (Series 059) have a width across flats of 13.0 mm — fit a 13.0 mm open-ended spanner or socket. In tight access a 6-point socket on the 13.0 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 M8
| Class 8.8 (dry, ~µ 0.125) | ≈ 24 Nm |
|---|---|
| Class 10.9 (dry, ~µ 0.125) | ≈ 36 Nm |
| Class 12.9 (dry, ~µ 0.125) | ≈ 42 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 M8
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 M8 Hex Nut — GB/T 6170 / ISO 4032 (Series 059)
- 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.
Mating Parts for M8
Pair M8 with the matching M8 bolt or screw, plus a M8 flat washer where required to distribute load on softer materials.
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This page covers M8 hex nut. Height and across-flats are the two most often changed — a thinner nut for clearance, a larger hex for a tool that is already on the line. Made by cold heading or tapping.
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