GB covers the dimensional requirements for nylon insert hex lock nut. Reproduced below: the complete size table, the tolerance grades, and the companion and equivalent standards referenced when ordering to this document.
GB — Scope
GB specifies the dimensions and tolerances of nylon insert hex lock nut — gb/t 889 / iso 7040 (series 078). Material, property class, surface finish and packaging are governed by separate documents in the same standards family (for example ISO 898-1 for the mechanical property classes of bolts and screws).
Tolerance & Product Grades
GB, alongside the related GB/T 889 / ISO 7040 entries on this site, specifies product grades (typically A or B for fine work and C for general engineering) and tolerance classes for the controlling dimensions. Choose the grade against the precision your application requires.
Dimensions Specified by GB
| Size | Pitch (mm) | Width across flats s (mm) | Width across corners e (mm) | Total height m (mm) | Reference standard |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M3 | 0.5 | 5.5 | 6.01 | 4.0 | ISO 7040 / DIN 985 |
| M4 | 0.7 | 7.0 | 7.66 | 5.0 | ISO 7040 / DIN 985 |
| M5 | 0.8 | 8.0 | 8.79 | 5.0 | ISO 7040 / DIN 985 |
| M6 | 1.0 | 10.0 | 11.05 | 6.0 | ISO 7040 / DIN 985 |
| M8 | 1.25 | 13.0 | 14.38 | 8.0 | ISO 7040 / DIN 985 |
| M10 | 1.5 | 16.0 | 17.77 | 10.0 | ISO 7040 / DIN 985 |
| M12 | 1.75 | 18.0 | 20.03 | 12.0 | ISO 7040 / DIN 985 |
| M14 | 2.0 | 21.0 | 23.36 | 14.0 | ISO 7040 / DIN 985 |
| M16 | 2.0 | 24.0 | 26.75 | 16.0 | ISO 7040 / DIN 985 |
| M18 | 2.5 | 27.0 | 30.14 | 18.0 | ISO 7040 / DIN 985 |
| M20 | 2.5 | 30.0 | 33.53 | 20.0 | ISO 7040 / DIN 985 |
| M24 | 3.0 | 36.0 | 39.98 | 22.0 | ISO 7040 / DIN 985 |
| M30 | 3.5 | 46.0 | 50.85 | 25.0 | ISO 7040 / DIN 985 |
| M36 | 4.0 | 55.0 | 60.79 | 29.0 | ISO 7040 / DIN 985 |
Equivalent Standards
Where direct equivalents exist (ISO ↔ DIN, ISO ↔ ASME), they are listed on the parent Nylon Insert Hex Lock Nut — GB/T 889 / ISO 7040 (Series 078) page. Always confirm against the dimensions on this page, since some "equivalent" standards differ in tolerances and head geometry.
When to Specify GB
Choose GB for international engineering work and OEM supply where ISO standards are the contractual reference. It is the default modern specification for nylon insert hex lock nut — gb/t 889 / iso 7040 (series 078).