Fasteners – Technical delivery conditions – Property classes for nuts (Hardness classes)
This standard specifies the mechanical properties of nuts which do not have to withsand specified proof loads. The property classes specified have been classified according to minimum hardness values from which however no conclusions can be drawn with regard to the loadability and the stripping strength of the nuts. The performance properties of nuts depend on their style.
This standard does not apply to
– nuts which have to withstand specified proof loads in accordance with DIN ISO 898 Part 2, DIN 267 Part 4 and Part 23;
– prevailing torque type nuts in accordance with DIN 267 Part 15;
– nuts which have to meet particular requirements. for example with regard to weldability, corrosion-resistance (see DIN 267 Part 11), ability to withstand temperatures above +300 °C or below -50°C (see DIN 267 Part 13).
