DIN 934 Hex Nut — Medium Carbon Steel, Zinc Plated (Cr3), Class 8
FULLERKREG DIN 934 Class 8 Hexagon Nuts in medium carbon steel with zinc plating (Cr3, trivalent chromium passivation) are engineered for high-strength structural and mechanical fastening applications. Manufactured to the full dimensional requirements of DIN 934 / ISO 4032 at strength Class 8, these nuts deliver superior clamping force, excellent fatigue resistance, and reliable corrosion protection — making them the preferred choice for demanding industrial, automotive, and structural assemblies where Class 4 or Class 6 nuts are insufficient.
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Material: Medium Carbon Steel (quenched & tempered)
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Surface Treatment: Zinc Plated, Trivalent Chromium Passivation (Zinc Cr3)
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Strength Class: Class 8 (ISO 898-2)
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Standard: DIN 934 / ISO 4032
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Thread: Metric Coarse (ISO 68-1)
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Size Range: M1.6 – M64
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Drive Type: Hexagon (6-sided)
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Mating Bolt Class: 8.8
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RoHS Compliant: Yes — Cr3 (trivalent) passivation, hexavalent chromium-free
Dimensional Data — DIN 934 Hex Nut Zinc Class 8
All dimensions in millimeters (mm). Tolerances per DIN 934 / ISO 4032. Unit weight is a theoretical reference value based on medium carbon steel density (7.85 g/cm³), excluding coating.
Thread d |
Pitch p (mm) |
Width Across Flats s (mm) |
Width Across Corners e (mm) |
Nut Height m (mm) |
Unit Weight (g/pc) |
| M1.6 |
0.35 |
3.20 |
3.70 |
1.30 |
0.07 |
| M2 |
0.40 |
4.00 |
4.62 |
1.60 |
0.13 |
| M2.5 |
0.45 |
5.00 |
5.77 |
2.00 |
0.26 |
| M3 |
0.50 |
5.50 |
6.35 |
2.40 |
0.36 |
| M3.5 |
0.60 |
6.00 |
6.93 |
2.80 |
0.54 |
| M4 |
0.70 |
7.00 |
8.08 |
3.20 |
0.83 |
| M5 |
0.80 |
8.00 |
9.24 |
4.00 |
1.58 |
| M6 |
1.00 |
10.00 |
11.55 |
5.00 |
3.06 |
| M8 |
1.25 |
13.00 |
15.01 |
6.50 |
6.72 |
| M10 |
1.50 |
17.00 |
19.64 |
8.00 |
13.30 |
| M12 |
1.75 |
19.00 |
21.94 |
10.00 |
21.70 |
| M14 |
2.00 |
22.00 |
25.40 |
11.00 |
34.60 |
| M16 |
2.00 |
24.00 |
27.71 |
13.00 |
51.40 |
| M18 |
2.50 |
27.00 |
31.18 |
15.00 |
79.10 |
| M20 |
2.50 |
30.00 |
34.64 |
16.00 |
106.80 |
| M22 |
2.50 |
32.00 |
36.95 |
18.00 |
146.20 |
| M24 |
3.00 |
36.00 |
41.57 |
19.00 |
193.80 |
| M27 |
3.00 |
41.00 |
47.34 |
22.00 |
291.50 |
| M30 |
3.50 |
46.00 |
53.12 |
24.00 |
414.80 |
| M33 |
3.50 |
50.00 |
57.74 |
26.00 |
553.60 |
| M36 |
4.00 |
55.00 |
63.51 |
29.00 |
751.20 |
| M39 |
4.00 |
60.00 |
69.28 |
31.00 |
968.40 |
| M42 |
4.50 |
65.00 |
75.06 |
34.00 |
1264.00 |
| M45 |
4.50 |
70.00 |
80.83 |
36.00 |
1601.00 |
| M48 |
5.00 |
75.00 |
86.60 |
38.00 |
1994.00 |
| M52 |
5.00 |
80.00 |
92.38 |
42.00 |
2645.00 |
| M56 |
5.50 |
85.00 |
98.15 |
45.00 |
3308.00 |
| M60 |
5.50 |
90.00 |
103.92 |
48.00 |
4050.00 |
| M64 |
6.00 |
95.00 |
109.70 |
51.00 |
4942.00 |
Selection Guide — DIN 934 vs. Related Hex Nut Standards
| Standard |
Profile |
Height |
Chamfer |
Typical Use |
| DIN 934 / ISO 4032 |
Standard hex |
Normal (≈0.8d) |
Both faces |
General fastening — most common |
| DIN 439 / ISO 4035 |
Thin hex |
Low (≈0.5d) |
Both faces |
Jam nut / lock nut applications |
| DIN 6915 / ISO 7042 |
All-metal prevailing torque |
Normal |
Both faces |
Vibration-resistant joints |
| DIN 985 / ISO 10511 |
Nylon insert lock nut |
Higher |
One face |
Vibration / reusable locking |
| DIN 936 |
Hexagon thin nut |
Very low (≈0.4d) |
Both faces |
Adjustment / fine-pitch applications |
Strength Class Comparison — Carbon Steel Hex Nuts
| Property |
Class 4 |
Class 6 |
Class 8 |
Class 10 |
| Proof Load Stress |
510 MPa |
600 MPa |
800 MPa |
1040 MPa |
| Material |
Low carbon steel |
Med. carbon steel |
Med. carbon steel (Q&T) |
Alloy steel |
| Mating Bolt Class |
3.6 / 4.6 / 4.8 |
5.6 / 5.8 / 6.8 |
8.8 |
10.9 |
| Hardness Range |
110–200 HV |
150–302 HV |
200–302 HV |
272–353 HV |
| Typical Application |
Light-duty general |
General structural |
High-strength structural |
Heavy structural / automotive |
Zinc Plating (Cr3) — Surface Treatment Details
FULLERKREG applies electrolytic zinc plating with trivalent chromium (Cr3) passivation to all Class 8 DIN 934 hex nuts. This RoHS-compliant process delivers:
- ✅ Coating Thickness: 5–12 μm zinc layer (per ISO 4042)
- ✅ Salt Spray Resistance: ≥ 72 hours to white rust; ≥ 120 hours to red rust (ISO 9227)
- ✅ Appearance: Bright silver-blue finish
- ✅ RoHS / ELV Compliant: Hexavalent chromium-free (Cr3 passivation only)
- ✅ Hydrogen Embrittlement: De-embrittlement baking applied post-plating for Class 8 per ISO 4042
- ✅ Thread Fit: Coating thickness accounted for in thread tolerance; 6H/6g fit maintained
Standard Specification
FULLERKREG DIN 934 Class 8 hex nuts are manufactured to the full dimensional and mechanical requirements of DIN 934 / ISO 4032 and ISO 898-2. Key specification points:
- Thread tolerance: 6H per ISO 965-1
- Mechanical properties: Class 8 per ISO 898-2 (proof load stress 800 MPa)
- Hardness: 200–302 HV (ISO 898-2)
- Dimensional tolerance: Grade A for M1.6–M16; Grade B for M18–M64
- Surface coating: Electrolytic zinc + Cr3 passivation per ISO 4042
- De-embrittlement: Baking at 200°C for ≥ 4 hours post-plating (ISO 4042 Annex A)
Mechanical Properties — Class 8, Medium Carbon Steel
| Property |
Value |
Standard |
| Proof Load Stress |
800 MPa |
ISO 898-2 |
| Hardness |
200 – 302 HV |
ISO 898-2 |
| Mating Bolt Class |
8.8 |
ISO 898-2 |
| Material Condition |
Quenched & Tempered (Q&T) |
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| Density |
7.85 g/cm³ |
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| Operating Temperature |
-50°C to +300°C |
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Chemical Composition — Medium Carbon Steel
| Element |
C (Carbon) |
Mn (Manganese) |
P (Phosphorus) |
S (Sulfur) |
Si (Silicon) |
| Medium Carbon Steel |
0.25–0.55% |
0.50–1.65% |
≤0.045% |
≤0.045% |
≤0.40% |
Typical Applications
- 🏗️ Structural Steel Construction — Steel frames, bridges, heavy-duty bolted connections requiring Class 8.8 bolt assemblies
- 🚗 Automotive & Heavy Vehicles — Chassis, suspension, drivetrain, and engine mounting assemblies
- 🔧 Industrial Machinery — Presses, compressors, pumps, gearboxes, and high-load equipment
- ⚡ Power Generation & Energy — Wind turbine towers, generator frames, transformer mounting
- 🚧 Infrastructure & Civil Engineering — Bridges, tunnels, rail infrastructure, heavy civil structures
Product Gallery — DIN 934 Hex Nut Zinc Class 8
Why Choose FULLERKREG?
- 🏭 Direct Manufacturer — No middlemen; factory-direct pricing on all standard and custom sizes
- 📐 Strict Dimensional Control — 100% thread gauge inspection; CMM verification on critical dimensions
- 🔬 Material Traceability — Full mill certificates (MTC) and coating reports available per batch
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- ⚡ Fast Lead Times — Standard sizes in stock; custom sizes within 15–25 business days
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