DIN 912 M3
Socket head cap screw,hex drive
- Thread M3 × 0.5
- Hex key 2.5 mm
- Tap drill Ø 2.5 mm
Dimensions and tolerances (mm)
| min | nom. | max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| d | |||
| dk | |||
| k | |||
| s | |||
| t |
Values per ISO 4762:2004.
In bold: the value shown in the table on the standard page.
Design and assembly (mm)
- Tap drillDIN 336, coarse thread
- Ø 2.5
- Clearance holeISO 273, dh by fit
- close Ø 3.2normal Ø 3.4loose Ø 3.6
| Under the head | Ø d1 | t1 |
|---|---|---|
| Ø 6.5 | 3.4 | |
| Ø 7.0 | 3.95 | |
| Ø 9.0 | 3.95 |
Mechanical properties
Preload and torque for: medium clearance hole (ISO 273), tightening to ν = 90 % of yield, coarse thread, µG = µK = 0.14.
| Property class | Loads, ISO 898-1 | Tightening, VDI 2230 | Calculator | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProofkN | BreakkN | PreloadkN | TorqueN·m | ||
| Steel 8.8Steel 8.8 Tensile strength Rm ≥ 800 MPa, yield Rp0.2 ≥ 640 MPa (80 % of Rm). The everyday property class for machine parts. | 2.9 | 4.0 | 2.5 | 1.5 | Calculate torque |
| Steel 10.9Steel 10.9 Tensile strength Rm ≥ 1040 MPa, yield Rp0.2 ≥ 940 MPa (90 % of Rm). High strength, for heavily loaded joints. | 4.2 | 5.2 | 3.6 | 2.2 | Calculate torque |
| Steel 12.9Steel 12.9 Tensile strength Rm ≥ 1220 MPa, yield Rp0.2 ≥ 1100 MPa (90 % of Rm). The strongest property class in common use. Sensitive to hydrogen: avoid electroplated coatings. The property class this standard is usually made in.usual | 4.9 | 6.1 | 4.3 | 2.5 | Calculate torque |
| Stainless A2-70Stainless A2-70 Tensile strength Rm ≥ 700 MPa, yield Rp0.2 ≥ 450 MPa. Austenitic stainless A2 (like AISI 304): general corrosion resistance. | 2.3* | 3.5 | 1.7 | 1.0 | Calculate torque |
| Stainless A4-80Stainless A4-80 Tensile strength Rm ≥ 800 MPa, yield Rp0.2 ≥ 600 MPa. Austenitic stainless A4 (like AISI 316, with molybdenum): for sea water and chemicals. | 3.0* | 4.0 | 2.3 | 1.4 | Calculate torque |
* Stainless: load at yield (Rp0.2 × As); ISO 3506-1 gives no proof load.
Stainless steel: the real friction is higher and scatters widely, so the torque shown is only a starting point; type your own µ in the box.
- Stress area As
- 5.0 mm²
- Shank area A
- 7.1 mm²
Standard threads (mm)
| P | d₂ | d₃ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| M3Coarse (most common) | 0.50 | 2.675 | 2.387 |
Profile per ISO 68-1 · tolerance class 6g
Standard lengths (mm)
Length l measured from under the head.
Screws up to about 18 mm are fully threaded.Longer ones are threaded for b = 18 mm.
Partly verified data
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References
- DIN 912:1983 Hexagon socket head cap screws
- ISO 4762:2004 Hexagon socket head cap screws
- ISO 68-1:1998 ISO general purpose screw threads — Basic profile — Part 1: Metric screw threads
- ISO 898-1:2013 Mechanical properties of fasteners made of carbon steel and alloy steel — Part 1: Bolts, screws and studs
- ISO 3506-1:2020 Fasteners — Mechanical properties of corrosion-resistant stainless steel fasteners — Part 1: Bolts, screws and studs
- VDI 2230 Part 1:2015 Systematic calculation of highly stressed bolted joints — Joints with one cylindrical bolt
- DIN 336:2003 Diameters of drills for minor diameters of tapped threads
- ISO 273:1979 Fasteners — Clearance holes for bolts and screws
- DIN 974-1:2008 Diameters of counterbores - Manufacturing dimensions - Part 1: Hexagon socket head cap screws and screws with cheese head or pan head
- ISO 7092:2000 Plain washers — Small series — Product grade A
- DIN 433-1:1990 Washers, product grade A, up to 250 HV, for cheese head screws
- ISO 7089:2000 Plain washers — Normal series — Product grade A
- DIN 125-1:1990 Washers, product grade A, up to 250 HV, for hexagon head bolts and nuts