DIN 985 — Hexagon Nuts with Non-Metallic Insert (Self-Locking)

Standard: DIN 985

DIN 985 defines metric hexagon nuts with a nylon insert — the self-locking nut now largely covered by ISO 7040 and ISO 10511.

What It Covers

  • Nylon insert lock nuts
  • Prevailing torque
  • Temperature limits
  • Legacy vs ISO 7040 equivalence

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