भारतीय मानक IS 1367 (Part 8) : 2020

ISO 2320 : 2015

Indian Standard

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भाग 8 प्रीवेलिंग टार्क टाईप स्टील नट —
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Technical Supply Conditions for

Threaded Steel Fasteners
Part 8 Prevailing Torque Type Steel Nuts —
Functional Properties

( Fifth Revision )

ICS 21.060.20

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NATIONAL FOREWORD
This Indian Standard (Part 8) (Fifth Revision) which is identical with ISO 2320 : 2015 ‘Fasteners —
Prevailing torque steel nuts — Functional properties’ issued by the International Organization for
Standardization (ISO) was adopted by the Bureau of Indian Standards on recommendation of the
General Engineering and Fasteners Standards Sectional Committee and approval of the Production
and General Engineering Division Council.
This standard was originally published in 1961 and subsequently revised in 1967 and 1992. The third
revision was in conformity with ISO 2320 : 1983. The fourth revision, published in 2014, was in line with
ISO 2320 : 2008. Now, this fifth revision is taken up to align with the latest version, ISO 2320 : 2015.
The major changes in this revision are as follows:
a) property class 9 has been deleted;
b) prevailing torques for nuts M3 and M4 have been moved to Annex C;
c) in the test fixture, the thread protrusion through the prevailing torque feature has been changed
to 3 to 5 pitches;
d) the reference surface condition for the test bolt has been specified in accordance with
ISO 16047 (plain surface, uncoated and degreased, unless otherwise agreed);
e) the determination of the prevailing-off torque has been changed from the upper value to the
minimum value (new point 5 in Figure 2), which changes the acceptance conditions; and
f) other editorial revisions.
This Indian Standard is published in 20 parts. The other parts in this series are:
Part 1 General requirements for bolts screws studs and nuts
Part 2 Tolerances for fasteners — Bolts screws studs and nuts — Product grades a b and c
Part 3 Mechanical properties of fasteners made of carbon steel and bolts screws and studs
Part 5 Mechanical properties of fasteners made of carbon steel and alloy steel — Set screws
and similar threaded fasteners with specified hardness classes — Coarse thread and
fine pitch thread
Part 6 Mechanical properties of fasteners made of carbon steel and alloy steel — Nuts with
specified property classes — Coarse thread and fine pitch thread
Part 7 Mechanical properties and test methods for nuts without specified proof loads
Part 9 Surface discontinuities section 1 bolts screws and studs for general applications
Part 9 Surface discontinuities section 2 bolts screws and studs for special applications
Part 10 Surface discontinuities — Nuts
Part 11 Electroplated coatings
Part 12 Phosphate coatings on threaded fasteners
Part 13 Hot Dip Galvanized coatings on threaded fasteners
Part 14 Mechanical properties of corrosion — Resistant stainless — Steel fasteners
Part 16 Designation system for fasteners
Part 17 Inspections sampling and acceptance procedure
Part 18 Packaging

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INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO 2320:2015(E)

Indian Standard
TECHNICAL SUPPLY CONDITIONS FOR THREADED
Fasteners — PrevailingSTEEL FASTENERS
torque steel nuts — Functional
properties
PART 8 PREVAILING TORQUE TYPE STEEL NUTS — FUNCTIONAL PROPERTIES
( Fifth Revision )
1 Scope
This International Standard specifies the functional properties for prevailing torque steel nuts when
tested at an ambient temperature range of +10 °C to +35 °C. It includes a combined test method to
determine the prevailing torque properties and the torque/clamp force properties at the same time.
It applies to prevailing torque all metal type nuts and prevailing torque non-metallic insert type nuts:
— with triangular ISO thread in accordance with ISO 68-1;
— with diameter/pitch combination in accordance with ISO 261 and ISO 262;
— with coarse pitch thread M5 to M39 or with fine pitch thread M8 × 1 to M39 × 3;
— with thread tolerances in accordance with ISO 965-2;
— with mechanical properties in accordance with ISO 898-2;
Prevailing torque values specified in this standard are based on laboratory test conditions.
NOTE 1 Actual prevailing torques in practical application can vary.

NOTE 2 All metal type nuts conforming to the requirements of this International Standard are used in
applications ranging from −50 °C to +150 °C.

NOTE 3 Non-metallic insert type nuts conforming to the requirements of this International Standard are used
in applications ranging from −50 °C to +120 °C.

WARNING — Temperatures outside the ambient temperature range can influence the functional
properties (torque/clamp force and prevailing torque properties), see Annex A.

2 Normative references
The following referenced documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document
and are indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO 273, Fasteners — Clearance holes for bolts and screws
ISO 898-1, Mechanical properties of fasteners made of carbon steel and alloy steel — Part 1: Bolts, screws
and studs with specified property classes — Coarse thread and fine pitch thread
ISO 898-2, Mechanical properties of fasteners made of carbon steel and alloy steel — Part 2: Nuts with
specified property classes — Coarse thread and fine pitch thread
ISO 965-2, ISO general purpose metric screw threads — Tolerances — Part 2: Limits of sizes for general
purpose external and internal screw threads — Medium quality
ISO 16047:2005, Fasteners — Torque/clamp force testing

3 Terms and definitions

For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in ISO 16047 and the following apply.
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3.1
prevailing torque nut
nut which is not free-running on a mating thread by virtue of a self-contained prevailing torque feature,
and which provides resistance to rotation independent of clamping or compression forces
3.2
prevailing torque developed by the nut
torque necessary to rotate the nut on its mating externally threaded component and without clamp force
3.3
prevailing-on torque
torque to rotate the nut on its mating externally threaded component with the torque measured while
the nut is in motion and without clamp force
3.4
prevailing-off torque
torque to rotate after backing off the nut until the removal of the clamp force in the following 360°
rotation of the nut
3.5
prevailing torque all metal type nut
nut which has a one piece or a multiple piece metal construction and derives its prevailing torque
characteristics from a controlled distortion of the nut thread and/or body and/or from metallic insert(s)
3.6
prevailing torque non-metallic insert type nut
nut which has a multiple piece construction and derives its prevailing torque characteristics from
insert(s) of non-metallic material retained in the nut
3.7
seating point
point in the tightening process where clamp force first appears

4 Symbols
For the purpose of this International Standard, the following symbols apply together with those defined
in ISO 16047.

D nominal diameter, in millimetre

d4 diameter of the hole of the fixture, in millimetre

FP proof load, in newton

F65 lower load limit for the evaluation of the coefficient of total friction at 65 % of F P, in newton

F75 upper load limit for the evaluation of the coefficient of total friction at 75 % of F P, in newton

F80 test clamp force (shut-down force for the tightening process) at 80 % of F P, in newton

P pitch of the thread, in millimetre

T Fv prevailing-on torque, in newton metre

T Fd prevailing-off torque, in newton metre

T65 lower torque limit for the evaluation of the coefficient of total friction at F65, in newton metre

T75 upper torque limit for the evaluation of the coefficient of total friction at F75, in newton metre

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T80 test torque corresponding to 80 % of the proof load, in newton metre (see Tables 1 to 7)

μtot coefficient of total friction

5 Thread
Threads for prevailing torque nuts shall be in accordance with ISO 965-2 except for the prevailing
torque feature:
a) for prevailing torque non-metallic insert type nuts, the GO gauge shall be suitable for free
installation (by hand) until it is seated against the prevailing torque feature;
b) for prevailing torque all metal type nuts, the GO gauge shall be suitable for free installation (by
hand) to one pitch at least.

6 Lubrication
At the option of the manufacturer, a lubricant may be applied to the manufacturing lot to fulfil the
functional requirements.

7 Mechanical properties of prevailing torque nuts

The mechanical properties of prevailing torque nuts shall conform to ISO 898-2.
With regard to proof load, the test method specified in 9.2 shall apply.

8 Functional requirements for prevailing torque properties

The prevailing-on torque shall not exceed the value specified for the applicable nut in Tables 1 to 7.
The prevailing-off torque shall exceed the value specified for the applicable nut in Tables 1 to 7.
For delivery inspection, the first installation/removal test applies, unless otherwise agreed.
For initial type testing and in case of dispute, a 5th removal test shall also be applied unless
otherwise agreed.
Prevailing torque performance decreases as a function of the number of reuses; the consumer shall
take into consideration the consequences of the decreased performance before any reuse of the nut.
By request of the customer, a temperature influence test for prevailing torque non-metallic insert type
nuts as specified in Annex A may be carried out.

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Table 1 — Test clamp force and prevailing torques for prevailing torque nuts of property class 04
Clamp force for evaluation
Prevailing torque
of total friction coefficient
Thread Nm
µtotb
D Test clamp
D×P force Upper limit Lower limit
1st installation 1st removal 5th removal
F80a F 75c F65d
T Fv,maxe T Fd,min T Fd,min
N N N
M5 4 320 4 050 3 510 1,6 0,29 0,2
M6 6 112 5 730 4 966 3 0,45 0,3
M7 8 800 8 250 7 150 4,5 0,65 0,45
M8 11 120 10 425 9 035
6 0,85 0,6
M8×1 11 920 11 175 9 685
M10 17 600 16 500 14 300
M10×1,25 18 640 17 475 15 145 10,5 1,5 1
M10×1 19 600 18 375 15 925
M12 25 600 24 000 20 800
M12×1,5 26 800 25 125 21 775 15,5 2,3 1,6
M12×1,25 28 000 26 250 22 750
M14 34 960 32 775 28 405
24 3,3 2,3
M14×1,5 38 000 35 625 30 875
M16 47 760 44 775 38 805
32 4,5 3
M16×1,5 50 800 47 625 41 275
M18 58 400 54 750 47 450
42 6 4,2
M18×1,5 65 360 61 275 53 105
M20 74 480 69 825 60 515
54 7,5 5,3
M20×1,5 82 720 77 550 67 210
M22 92 080 86 325 74 815
68 9,5 6,5
M22×1,5 101 200 94 875 82 225
M24 107 280 100 575 87 165
80 11,5 8
M24×2 116 720 109 425 94 835
M27 139 520 130 800 113 360
94 13,5 10
M27×2 150 800 141 375 122 525
M30 170 560 159 900 138 580
108 16 12
M30×2 188 800 177 000 153 400
M33 210 960 197 775 171 405
122 18 14
M33×2 231 360 216 900 187 980
M36 248 400 232 875 201 825
136 21 16
M36×3 262 960 246 525 213 655
M39 296 720 278 175 241 085
150 23 18
M39×3 313 120 293 550 254 410
NOTE The evaluation of results from the prevailing torque test by statistical process control methods (SPC) has no
statistical relevance.
a The clamp force for property class 04 nuts is equal to 80 % of the proof load of property class 04 specified in ISO 898-2
for nuts with 5 mm ≤ D ≤ 39 mm.
b See Annex B.
c The value of the upper limit of the clamp force is equal to 75 % of the proof load, see Annex B.
d The value of the lower limit of the clamp force is equal to 65 % of the proof load, see Annex B.
e The values of prevailing torque for first assembly apply for all metal type nuts only. For prevailing torque non-metallic
insert type nuts, the maximum prevailing torques shall be 50 % of the values.

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Table 2 — Test clamp force and prevailing torques for prevailing torque nuts of property class 05
Clamp force for evaluation
Prevailing torque
Test clamp of total friction coefficient
Thread Nm
force µtot b
D
F80a Upper limit Lower limit
D×P 1st installation 1st removal 5th removal
N F 75c F65d
T Fv,maxe T Fd,min T Fd,min
N N
M5 5 680 5 325 4 615 2,1 0,35 0,24
M6 8 000 7 500 6 500 4 0,55 0,4
M7 11 600 10 875 9 425 6 0,85 0,6
M8 14 640 13 725 11 895
8 1,15 0,8
M8×1 15 680 14 700 12 740
M10 23 200 21 750 18 850
M10×1,25 24 480 22 950 19 890 14 2 1,4
M10×1 25 760 24 150 20 930
M12 33 760 31 650 27 430
M12×1,5 35 200 33 000 28 600 21 3,1 2,1
M12×1,25 36 800 34 500 29 900
M14 46 000 43 125 37 375
31 4,4 3
M14×1,5 50 000 46 875 40 625
M16 62 800 58 875 51 025
42 6 4,2
M16×1,5 66 800 62 625 54 275
M18 76 800 72 000 62 400
56 8 5,5
M18×1,5 86 000 80 625 69 875
M20 98 000 91 875 79 625
72 10,5 7
M20×1,5 108 800 102 000 88 400
M22 121 200 113 625 98 475
90 13 9
M22×1,5 133 200 124 875 108 225
M24 141 200 132 375 114 725
106 15 10,5
M24×2 153 600 144 000 124 800
M27 183 600 172 125 149 175
123 17 12
M27×2 198 400 186 000 161 200
M30 224 400 210 375 182 325
140 19 14
M30×2 248 400 232 875 201 825
M33 277 600 260 250 225 550
160 21,5 15,5
M33×2 304 400 285 375 247 325
M36 326 800 306 375 265 525
180 24 17,5
M36×3 346 000 324 375 281 125
M39 390 400 366 000 317 200
200 26,5 19,5
M39×3 412 000 386 250 334 750
NOTE The evaluation of results from the prevailing torque test by statistical process control methods (SPC) has no
statistical relevance.
a The clamp force for property class 05 nuts is equal to 80 % of the proof load of property class 05 specified in ISO 898-2
for nuts with 5 mm ≤ D ≤ 39 mm.
b See Annex B.
c The value of the upper limit of the clamp force is equal to 75 % of the proof load, see Annex B.
d The value of the lower limit of the clamp force is equal to 65 % of the proof load, see Annex B.
e The values of prevailing torque for first assembly apply for all metal type nuts only. For prevailing torque non-metallic
insert type nuts, the maximum prevailing torques shall be 50 % of the values.

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Table 3 — Test clamp force and prevailing torques for prevailing torque nuts of property class 5
Clamp force for evaluation
Prevailing torque
Test clamp of total friction coefficient
Thread Nm
force µtotb
D
F80a Upper limit Lower limit
D×P 1st installation 1st removal 5th removal
N F 75c F65d
T Fv,maxe T Fd,min T Fd,min
N N
M5 4 320 4 050 3 510 1,6 0,29 0,2
M6 6 112 5 730 4 966 3 0,45 0,3
M7 8 800 8 250 7 150 4,5 0,65 0,45
M8 11 120 10 425 9 035
6 0,85 0,6
M8×1 11 920 11 175 9 685
M10 17 600 16 500 14 300
M10×1,25 18 640 17 475 15 145 10,5 1,5 1
M10×1 19 600 18 375 15 925
M12 25 600 24 000 20 800
M12×1,5 26 800 25 125 21 775 15,5 2,3 1,6
M12×1,25 28 000 26 250 22 750
M14 34 960 32 775 28 405
24 3,3 2,3
M14×1,5 38 000 35 625 30 875
M16 47 760 44 775 38 805
32 4,5 3
M16×1,5 50 800 47 625 41 275
M18 58 400 54 750 47 450
42 6 4,2
M18×1,5 65 680 61 575 53 365
M20 74 480 69 825 60 515
54 7,5 5,3
M20×1,5 82 400 77 250 66 950
M22 92 000 86 250 74 750
68 9,5 6,5
M22×1,5 100 800 94 500 81 900
M24 107 200 100 500 87 100
80 11,5 8
M24×2 116 800 109 500 94 900
M27 113 600 106 500 92 300
94 13,5 10
M27×2 123 200 115 500 100 100
M30 139 200 130 500 113 100
108 16 12
M30×2 153 600 144 000 124 800
M33 172 000 161 250 139 750
122 18 14
M33×2 188 800 177 000 153 400
M36 202 400 189 750 164 450
136 21 16
M36×3 214 400 201 000 174 200
M39 242 400 227 250 196 950
150 23 18
M39×3 255 200 239 250 207 350
NOTE The evaluation of results from the prevailing torque test by statistical process control methods (SPC) has no
statistical relevance.
a The clamp force for property class 5 nuts is equal to 80 % of the proof load of property class 5.8 specified in ISO 898-1
for bolts
b See Annex B.
c The value of the upper limit of the clamp force is equal to 75 % of the proof load, see Annex B.
d The value of the lower limit of the clamp force is equal to 65 % of the proof load, see Annex B.
e The values of prevailing torque for first assembly apply for all metal type nuts only. For prevailing torque non-metallic
insert type nuts, the maximum prevailing torques shall be 50 % of the values.

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Table 4 — Test clamp force and prevailing torques for prevailing torque nuts of property class 6
Clamp force for evaluation
Prevailing torque
of total friction coefficient
Thread Test clamp force Nm
µtotb
D F80a
D×P N Upper limit Lower limit
1st installation 1st removal 5th removal
F 75c F65d
T Fv,maxe T Fd,min T Fd,min
N N
M5 5 000 4 688 4 063 1,6 0,29 0,2
M6 7 072 6 630 5 746 3 0,45 0,3
M7 10 160 9 525 8 255 4,5 0,65 0,45
M8 12 880 12 075 10 465
6 0,85 0,6
M8×1 13 760 12 900 11 180
M10 20 400 19 125 16 575
M10×1,25 21 520 20 175 17 485 10,5 1,5 1
M10×1 22 720 21 300 18 460
M12 29 680 27 825 24 115
M12×1,5 31 040 29 100 25 220 15,5 2,3 1,6
M12×1,25 32 400 30 375 26 325
M14 40 480 37 950 32 890
24 3,3 2,3
M14×1,5 44 000 41 250 35 750
M16 55 280 51 825 44 915
32 4,5 3
M16×1,5 58 800 55 125 47 775
M18 67 600 63 375 54 925
42 6 4,2
M18×1,5 76 000 71 250 61 750
M20 86 400 81 000 70 200
54 7,5 5,3
M20×1,5 96 000 90 000 78 000
M22 106 400 99 750 86 450
68 9,5 6,5
M22×1,5 116 800 109 500 94 900
M24 124 000 116 250 100 750
80 11,5 8
M24×2 135 200 126 750 109 850
M27 161 600 151 500 131 300
94 13,5 10
M27×2 174 400 163 500 141 700
M30 197 600 185 250 160 550
108 16 12
M30×2 218 400 204 750 177 450
M33 244 000 228 750 198 250
122 18 14
M33×2 268 000 251 250 217 750
M36 287 200 269 250 233 350
136 21 16
M36×3 304 800 285 750 247 650
M39 343 200 321 750 278 850
150 23 18
M39×3 362 400 339 750 294 450
NOTE The evaluation of results from the prevailing torque test by statistical process control methods (SPC) has no
statistical relevance.
a The clamp force for property class 6 nuts is equal to 80 % of the proof load of property class 6.8 specified in ISO 898-1
for bolts.
b See Annex B.
c The value of the upper limit of the clamp force is equal to 75 % of the proof load, see Annex B.
d The value of the lower limit of the clamp force is equal to 65 % of the proof load, see Annex B.
e The values of prevailing torque for first assembly apply for all metal type nuts only. For prevailing torque non-metallic
insert type nuts, the maximum prevailing torques shall be 50 % of the values.

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Table 5 — Test clamp force and prevailing torques for prevailing torque nuts of property class 8
Clamp force for evaluation
Prevailing torque
of total friction coefficient
Thread Test clamp force Nm
µtotb
D F80a
D×P N Upper limit Lower limit
1st installation 1st removal 5th removal
F 75c F65d
T Fv,maxe T Fd,min T Fd,min
N N
M5 6 584 6 173 5 350 1,6 0,29 0,2
M6 9 280 8 700 7 540 3 0,45 0,3
M7 13 440 12 600 10 920 4,5 0,65 0,45
M8 16 960 15 900 13 780
6 0,85 0,6
M8×1 18 160 17 025 14 755
M10 26 960 25 275 21 905
M10×1,25 28 400 26 625 23 075 10,5 1,5 1
M10×1 29 920 28 050 24 310
M12 39 120 36 675 31 785
M12×1,5 40 880 38 325 33 215 15,5 2,3 1,6
M12×1,25 42 720 40 050 34 710
M14 53 360 50 025 43 355
24 3,3 2,3
M14×1,5 58 000 54 375 47 125
M16 72 800 68 250 59 150
32 4,5 3
M16×1,5 77 520 72 675 62 985
M18 92 000 86 250 74 750
42 6 4,2
M18×1,5 104 000 97 500 84 500
M20 117 600 110 250 95 550
54 7,5 5,3
M20×1,5 130 400 122 250 105 950
M22 145 600 136 500 118 300
68 9,5 6,5
M22×1,5 160 000 150 000 130 000
M24 169 600 159 000 137 800
80 11,5 8
M24×2 184 000 172 500 149 500
M27 220 000 206 250 178 750
94 13,5 10
M27×2 238 400 223 500 193 700
M30 269 600 252 750 219 050
108 16 12
M30×2 298 400 279 750 242 450
M33 332 800 312 000 270 400
122 18 14
M33×2 365 600 342 750 297 050
M36 392 000 367 500 318 500
136 21 16
M36×3 415 200 389 250 337 350
M39 468 800 439 500 380 900
150 23 18
M39×3 494 400 463 500 401 700
NOTE The evaluation of results from the prevailing torque test by statistical process control methods (SPC) has no
statistical relevance.
a The clamp force for property class 8 nuts is equal to 80 % of the proof load of property class 8.8 specified in ISO 898-1
for bolts.
b See Annex B.
c The value of the upper limit of the clamp force is equal to 75 % of the proof load, see Annex B.
d The value of the lower limit of the clamp force is equal to 65 % of the proof load, see Annex B.
e The values of prevailing torque for first assembly apply for all metal type nuts only. For prevailing torque non-metallic
insert type nuts, the maximum prevailing torques shall be 50 % of the values.

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Table 6 — Test clamp force and prevailing torques for prevailing torque nuts of property class 10
Clamp force for evaluation
Prevailing torque
of total friction coefficient
Thread Test clamp force Nm
µtotb
D F80a
D×P N Upper limit Lower limit
1st installation 1st removal 5th removal
F 75c F65d
T Fv,maxe T Fd,min T Fd,min
N N
M5 9 440 8 850 7 670 2,1 0,35 0,24
M6 13 360 12 525 10 855 4 0,55 0,4
M7 19 200 18 000 15 600 6 0,85 0,6
M8 24 320 22 800 19 760
8 1,15 0,8
M8×1 26 000 24 375 21 125
M10 38 480 36 075 31 265
M10×1,25 40 640 38 100 33 020 14 2 1,4
M10×1 42 800 40 125 34 775
M12 56 000 52 500 45 500
M12×1,5 58 480 54 825 47 515 21 3,1 2,1
M12×1,25 61 120 57 300 49 660
M14 76 400 71 625 62 075
31 4,4 3
M14×1,5 83 200 78 000 67 600
M16 104 000 97 500 84 500
42 6 4,2
M16×1,5 111 200 104 250 90 350
M18 127 200 119 250 103 350
56 8 5,5
M18×1,5 143 200 134 250 116 350
M20 162 400 152 250 131 950
72 10,5 7
M20×1,5 180 800 169 500 146 900
M22 201 600 189 000 163 800
90 13 9
M22×1,5 220 800 207 000 179 400
M24 234 400 219 750 190 450
106 15 10,5
M24×2 255 200 239 250 207 350
M27 304 800 285 750 247 650
123 17 12
M27×2 329 600 309 000 267 800
M30 372 800 349 500 302 900
140 19 14
M30×2 412 000 386 250 334 750
M33 460 800 432 000 374 400
160 21,5 15,5
M33×2 505 600 474 000 410 800
M36 542 400 508 500 440 700
180 24 17,5
M36×3 574 400 538 500 466 700
M39 648 000 607 500 526 500
200 26,5 19,5
M39×3 684 000 641 250 555 750
NOTE The evaluation of results from the prevailing torque test by statistical process control methods (SPC) has no
statistical relevance.
a The clamp force for property class 10 nuts is equal to 80 % of the proof load of property class 10.9 specified in ISO 898-1
for bolts.
b See Annex B.
c The value of the upper limit of the clamp force is equal to 75 % of the proof load, see Annex B.
d The value of the lower limit of the clamp force is equal to 65 % of the proof load, see Annex B.
e The values of prevailing torque for first assembly apply for all metal type nuts only. For prevailing torque non-metallic
insert type nuts, the maximum prevailing torques shall be 50 % of the values.

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Table 7 — Test clamp force and prevailing torques for prevailing torque nuts of
property class 12
Clamp force for evaluation
Prevailing torque
of total friction coefficient
Thread Test clamp force Nm
µtotb
D F80a
D×P N Upper limit Lower limit
1st installation 1st removal 5th removal
F 75c F65d
T Fv,maxe T Fd,min T Fd,min
N N
M5 11 040 10 350 8 970 2,1 0,35 0,24
M6 15 600 14 625 12 675 4 0,55 0,4
M7 22 400 21 000 18 200 6 0,85 0,6
M8 28 400 26 625 23 075
8 1,15 0,8
M8×1 30 400 28 500 24 700
M10 45 040 42 225 36 595
M10×1,25 47 520 44 550 38 610 14 2 1,4
M10×1 50 160 47 025 40 755
M12 65 440 61 350 53 170
M12×1,5 68 400 64 125 55 575 21 3,1 2,1
M12×1,25 71 440 66 975 58 045
M14 89 600 84 000 72 800
31 4,4 3
M14×1,5 96 800 90 750 78 650
M16 121 600 114 000 98 800
42 6 4,2
M16×1,5 129 600 121 500 105 300
M18 148 800 139 500 120 900
56 8 5,5
M18×1,5 168 000 157 500 136 500
M20 190 400 178 500 154 700
72 10,5 7
M20×1,5 211 200 198 000 171 600
M22 235 200 220 500 191 100
90 13 9
M22×1,5 258 400 242 250 209 950
M24 273 600 256 500 222 300
106 15 10,5
M24×2 297 600 279 000 241 800
M27 356 000 333 750 289 250
123 17 12
M27×2 384 800 360 750 312 650
M30 435 200 408 000 353 600
140 19 14
M30×2 481 600 451 500 391 300
M33 538 400 504 750 374 400
160 21,5 15,5
M33×2 590 400 553 500 479 700
M36 633 600 594 000 514 800
180 24 17,5
M36×3 671 200 629 250 545 350
NOTE The evaluation of results from the prevailing torque test by statistical process control methods (SPC) has no
statistical relevance.
a The clamp force for property class 12 nuts is equal to 80 % of the proof load of property class 12.9 specified in ISO 898-1
for bolts.
b See Annex B.
c The value of the upper limit of the clamp force is equal to 75 % of the proof load, see Annex B.
d The value of the lower limit of the clamp force is equal to 65 % of the proof load, see Annex B.
e The values of prevailing torque for first assembly apply for all metal type nuts only. For prevailing torque non-metallic
insert type nuts, the maximum prevailing torques shall be 50 % of the values.

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Table 7 (continued)
Clamp force for evaluation
Prevailing torque
of total friction coefficient
Thread Test clamp force Nm
µtotb
D F80a
D×P N Upper limit Lower limit
1st installation 1st removal 5th removal
F 75c F65d
T Fv,maxe T Fd,min T Fd,min
N N
M39 757 600 710 250 615 550
200 26,5 19,5
M39×3 799 200 749 250 649 350
NOTE The evaluation of results from the prevailing torque test by statistical process control methods (SPC) has no
statistical relevance.
a The clamp force for property class 12 nuts is equal to 80 % of the proof load of property class 12.9 specified in ISO 898-1
for bolts.
b See Annex B.
c The value of the upper limit of the clamp force is equal to 75 % of the proof load, see Annex B.
d The value of the lower limit of the clamp force is equal to 65 % of the proof load, see Annex B.
e The values of prevailing torque for first assembly apply for all metal type nuts only. For prevailing torque non-metallic
insert type nuts, the maximum prevailing torques shall be 50 % of the values.

9 Test method

9.1 General
The nuts shall be tested as received.

9.2 Proof load test

The proof load test shall be carried out in accordance with ISO 898-2. Additionally, the following applies.
The nut to be tested shall be assembled on a test bolt (see 9.3) or on a hardened steel mandrel. The
maximum prevailing torque to assemble the nut through 360° rotation shall be recorded after the first
full thread has passed through the prevailing torque feature and assembly continues until three full
threads protrude through the nut. For referee test purposes, a hardened steel mandrel shall be used
for prevailing torque non-metallic insert type nuts and a test bolt shall be used for prevailing torque
all metal type nuts. The maximum prevailing torque occurring during the assembly of the nut on the
test bolt or mandrel shall be recorded after the first full form thread has passed through the prevailing
torque feature.
A load equal to the specified proof load for the nut, as specified in ISO 898-2, shall be applied through the
test bolt or mandrel against the nut-bearing surface in an axial direction and shall be held for 15 s. The nut
shall resist this load without thread stripping or rupture. The proof load test is decisive for acceptance.
The maximum prevailing torque occurring during disassembly of the nut after a half-turn to full
disengagement measured with the nut in motion shall not exceed the recorded maximum prevailing
torque during assembly.
NOTE Any nut used in the prevailing torque test (see 9.3) may be used for the proof load test, as long as the
nut threads are not damaged.

9.3 Prevailing torque test

9.3.1 General

The purpose of this test method is to obtain simultaneously on the prevailing torque nuts:
a) the functional properties (prevailing torques developed by the nut);

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b) the torque/clamp force properties tested in accordance with ISO 16047.

9.3.2 Test apparatus

For test apparatus, see ISO 16047. In addition, the accuracy of prevailing torque measurement shall
be ± 5 % of the value measured.
For the test setup, see Figure 1. Test apparatus shall not generate clamp force during prevailing
torque testing.

Key
1 test-bearing plate/washer
2 nut to be tested
3 test bolt/screw with thread tolerance class 6g
4 test fixture including load cell
d4 diameter of the hole of the test fixture
a Test bearing plate or test washer and bolt head shall be fixed by suitable means to prevent rotation and shall
be aligned.
b d4 shall be in accordance with ISO 273, fine series.
c 3 to 5 pitches.

Figure 1 — Test setup and nut when seated

9.3.3 Test parts

For reference bolt/screw and reference test bearing plate/test washer, see ISO 16047. The reference
test bearing plate/test washer shall be of type HH, unless otherwise agreed. With the exception of the
test mandrel, reference parts shall be used only once.
In case of dispute, the surface condition of the reference test bolt/screw and test bearing plate/washer
shall be in accordance with ISO 16047, i.e. plain surface, uncoated and degreased, unless otherwise agreed.
The property class of the test bolt/screw shall be chosen in accordance with Table 8.
Any nut used in the proof load test (see 9.2) shall not be used for the prevailing torque test.

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Table 8 — Property classes for the test bolt/screw

Nut to be tested Corresponding test bolt/screw

Property class
04 ≥ 8.8
5 ≥ 8.8
05 ≥ 10.9
6 ≥ 8.8
8 ≥ 8.8
10 ≥ 10.9
12 12.9

9.3.4 Test procedure

9.3.4.1 First removal test

This test can be realized automatically on an appropriate testing device or manually with adequate
hand tools like torque wrenches and load cells, see 9.3.2.
In case of dispute, the automatic mode applies.
Torque/clamp force testing conditions are specified in ISO 16047.
The test bolt/screw is placed in the testing device such that the protrusion through the prevailing
torque feature of the nut after seating is in accordance with Figure 1.
The nut to be tested is engaged by hand on the bolt/screw thread until the prevailing torque feature is
in contact with the bolt/screw. The end of the test bolt/screw shall not protrude through the nut before
testing. The threaded length for tightening shall be three to five pitches in accordance with Figure 1.
The starting point of the installation phase corresponds to the start-up of the tightening device (see
point 1 in Figure 2).
The rotation shall be continuous and uniform from point 1 until the test clamp force, F80, is reached.
Values for F80 are specified in Tables 1 to 7. Torque at clamp force F75 shall be recorded and evaluated.
NOTE The F80 value provides the shut-down signal for the test device to ensure precise evaluation at F 75.

The seating point (see point 3 in Figure 2) shall be determined. Between point 1 and point 3, the
prevailing-on torque, T Fv,max, (see point 2 in Figure 2) shall be measured. It shall not exceed the values
T Fv,max specified in Tables 1 to 7.
The nut is then rotated off by the application of a reverse torque until the clamp force in the test
bolt/screw is reduced to zero (see point 4 in Figure 2). The maximum prevailing-off torque, T Fd,max,
occurring while the nut is rotated through the next 360° of rotation (see point 5 in Figure 2) shall be
measured. This torque shall be equal to, or higher than, the 1st removal prevailing torque value, T Fd,min,
specified in Tables 1 to 7. Point 6 corresponds to the angular position of point 4 minus 360°.
The nut is then disassembled until the initial angular position is reached again (see point 1).
During the removal of the nut, the rotating shall be continuous and uniform from the test clamp force,
F80, to point 1.
After the complete removal of the nut, the nut and bolt threads shall not be damaged. In case of dispute,
the test bolt shall accept the appropriate ring gauge.

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Key
1 point where prevailing-on torque occurs first and measurement of TFv starts
2 prevailing-on torque
3 seating point, end of measurement of TFv
4 no contact with the test plate/washer, beginning of measurement of TFd
5 prevailing off torque
6 end of measurement of TFd
F clamp force
T torque
θ angle

Figure 2 — Torque/clamp force/angle curve

9.3.4.2 Fifth removal test

For determination of the values for the 5th removal, the procedure in 9.3.4.1 shall be performed four
more times between point 1 and point 3 only.
During the 5th removal, the maximum prevailing-off torque occurring while the nut is being rotated
through 360° shall be measured in accordance with Figure 2. This torque shall be equal to, or higher
than, the 5th removal prevailing torque value as specified in Tables 1 to 7.
After the complete removal of the nut, the nut and bolt threads shall not be damaged. In case of dispute,
the test bolt shall accept the appropriate ring gauge.

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9.3.5 Test report

See ISO 16047 for the test report content. A reference to this International Standard, i.e. ISO 2320, shall
be included in the test report.
The prevailing-on torque, T Fv, and the prevailing-off torque, T Fd, (and, if required, the temperature
resistance test result for prevailing torque non-metallic insert type nuts) shall be included in the test
report.

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Annex A
(normative)

Temperature influence on prevailing torques of nuts with non-

metallic insert

The use of prevailing torque nuts with non-metallic insert at or near the temperature limits of −50 °C
and +120 °C can reduce the prevailing torque capability and can require the use of an adequate non-
metallic material.
This annex specifies a comparative test to show the influence of temperature on the prevailing torque
properties. This test may be agreed between customer and supplier, if appropriate.
There is no direct relation between the result of this test and the performance of the nut under actual
service conditions.
NOTE It is strongly recommended to develop a test procedure considering actual service conditions, see also
ISO 16047:2005, Clause 9.

At ambient temperature (10 °C to 35 °C), the nut shall be assembled on to a test bolt until three to five
full threads protrude through the nut but no clamp force is induced.
The assembly shall be placed in a chamber at +120 °C, unless otherwise agreed. After 1 h, it shall be
removed from the chamber to cool naturally to ambient temperature.
The assembly shall then be placed in a chamber at −50 °C, unless otherwise agreed. After 1 h, it shall be
removed from the chamber to recover naturally to ambient temperature.
With the assembly at ambient temperature, the prevailing-off torque shall be measured between point
4 and point 6 in accordance with 9.3.4.1.
The maximum prevailing-off torque measured shall not be lower than the relevant values specified in
Tables 1 to 7, unless otherwise agreed.

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Annex B
(informative)

Principles for the evaluation of the total coefficient of friction, μtot

The tightening process runs up to a test clamp force of 80 % of the proof load of the mating bolt. For
evaluation of the coefficient of friction, μtot, the clamp force is determined in the range of 65 % to 75 %
of the proof load value.
The coefficient of friction, μtot, is calculated as the mean of the coefficients of friction in the range of
65 % to 75 %.

Key
FP proof load
F65 lower load limit for the evaluation of the coefficient of total friction at 65 % of FP
F75 upper load limit for the evaluation of the coefficient of total friction at 75 % of FP
F80 test clamp force (shut-down value for the tightening process) at 80 % of FP
T65 lower torque limit for the evaluation of the coefficient of total friction at F65
T75 upper torque limit for the evaluation of the coefficient of total friction at F75

Figure B.1 — Principles for evaluation of the coefficient of friction, μtot

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Annex C
(informative)

Test clamp force and prevailing torques for prevailing torque nuts
M3 and M4 in property classes 8 and 10

See Tables C.1 and C.2.

Table C.1 — Test clamp force and prevailing torques for prevailing torque nuts of
property class 8

Clamp force for evaluation

Prevailing torque
of total friction coefficient
Test clamp
Nm
Thread force µtotb
D F80a Upper limit Lower limit 1st installa-
1st removal 5th removal
N F75c F65d tion
TFd,min TFd,min
N N T Fv,maxe
M3 2 336 2 190 1 898 0,43 0,12 0,08
M4 4 080 3 825 3 315 0,90 0,18 0,12
NOTE The evaluation of results from the prevailing torque test by statistical process control methods (SPC) has no
statistical relevance.
a The clamp force for property class 8 nuts is equal to 80 % of the proof load of property class 8.8 bolts. Proof loads for
bolts are specified in ISO 898-1.
b See Annex B.
c The value of the upper limit of the clamp force is equal to 75 % of the proof load, see Annex B.
d The value of the lower limit of the clamp force is equal to 65 % of the proof load, see Annex B.
e The prevailing torques for first assembly apply for all metal type nuts only. For prevailing torque non-metallic insert
type nuts, the maximum torques shall be 50 % of the values.

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Table C.2 — Test clamp force and prevailing torques for prevailing torque nuts of
property class 10

Clamp force for evaluation

Prevailing torque
of total friction coefficient
Test clamp
Nm
Thread force µtotb
D F80a Upper limit Lower limit 1st installa-
1st removal 5th removal
N F75c F65d tion
TFd,min TFd,min
N N T Fv,maxe
M3 3 344 3 135 2 717 0,60 0,15 0,10
M4 5 832 5 468 4 739 1,20 0,22 0,15
NOTE The evaluation of results from the prevailing torque test by statistical process control methods (SPC) has no
statistical relevance.
a The clamp force for property class 10 nuts is equal to 80 % of the proof load of property class 10.9 bolts. Proof loads for
bolts are specified in ISO 898-1.
b See Annex B.
c The value of the upper limit of the clamp force is equal to 75 % of the proof load, see Annex B.
d The value of the lower limit of the clamp force is equal to 65 % of the proof load, see Annex B.
e The prevailing torques for first assembly apply for all metal type nuts only. For prevailing torque non-metallic insert
type nuts, the maximum torques shall be 50 % of the values.

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Bibliography

[1] ISO 68-1, ISO general purpose screw threads — Basic profile — Part 1: Metric screw threads
[2] ISO 261, ISO general purpose metric screw threads — General plan
[3] ISO 262, ISO general purpose metric screw threads — Selected sizes for screws, bolts and nuts

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National Annex A
( National Foreword )

A-1 PACKAGING
The packaging of prevailing torque type hexagon regular nuts shall be in accordance with IS 1367 (Part 18) :
1996 ‘Industrial fasteners — Threaded steel fasteners — Technical supply conditions: Part 18 Packaging’.

A-2 BIS CERTIFICATION MARKING

The product(s) conforming to the requirements of this standard may be certified as per the conformity assessment
schemes under the provisions of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016 and the Rules and Regulations
framed thereunder, and the product(s) may be marked with the Standard Mark.

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Part 19 Axial load fatigue testing of bolts screws and studs

Part 20 Torsional — Test and minimum torques for bolts and screws with nominal diameters
1 mm to 10 mm
The text of ISO Standard has been approved as suitable for publication as an Indian Standard
without deviation. Certain terminologies and conventions are, however, not identical to those used in
the Indian Standards. Attention is particularly drawn to the following:
a) Wherever the words ‘International Standard’ appear referring to this standard, they should be
read as ‘Indian Standard’.
b) Comma (,) has been used as decimal marker, while in Indian Standards, it is current practice to
use a full point (.) as the decimal marker.
In adopted standard, references appear to certain International Standards for which Indian Standards
also exist. The corresponding Indian Standards, which are to be substituted in their respective places,
are listed below along with their degree of equivalence for the editions indicated:

International Standard Corresponding Indian Standard Degree of

Equivalence
ISO 273 Fasteners — Clearance IS 1821 : 1987 Dimensions for clearance Identical to
holes for bolts and screws holes for bolts and screws (third revision) ISO 273 : 1979
ISO 898-1 Mechanical properties of IS 1367 (Part 3) : 2017 Technical supply Identical to
fasteners made of carbon steel and conditions for threaded steel fasteners: ISO 898-1 :
alloy steel — Part 1: Bolts, screws and Part 3 Mechanical properties of fasteners 2013
studs with specified property classes — made of carbon steel and alloy steel —
Coarse thread and fine pitch thread Bolts, screws and studs (fifth revision)
ISO 898-2 Mechanical properties IS 1367 (Part 6) : 2018 Technical supply Identical to
of fasteners made of carbon steel conditions for threaded steel fasteners: ISO 898-2 :
and alloy steel — Part 2: Nuts with Part 6 Mechanical properties of fasteners 2012
specified property classes — Coarse made of carbon steel and alloy steel —
thread and fine pitch thread Nuts with specified property classes —
Coarse thread and fine pitch thread
ISO 965-2 ISO general purpose IS 14962 (Part 2) : 2001 ISO General Identical to
metric screw threads — Tolerances — purpose metric screw threads — ISO 965-2 :
Part 2: Limits of sizes for general Tolerances: Part 2 Limits of sizes for 1998
purpose external and internal screw general purpose external and internal
threads — Medium quality screw threads — Medium quality

The technical committee has reviewed the provision of the following International Standards referred
in this adopted standard and has decided that it is acceptable for use in conjunction with this standard:

International Standard Title

ISO 16047 : 2005 Fasteners — Torque/clamp force testing

As decided by the Committee additional requirements of packaging, and BIS Certification Marking are
given in National Annex A. These additional requirements are part of this standard.
For the purpose of deciding whether a particular requirement of this standard is complied with the
final value, observed or calculated, expressing the result of a test or analysis shall be rounded off in
accordance with IS 2 : 1960 ‘Rules for rounding off numerical values ( revised )’.
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