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ISO 965-4:2020 Screw Thread Tolerances

ISO/DIS 965-4 is a draft international standard that specifies limit deviations and sizes for hot-dip galvanized external screw threads designed to mate with internal threads of tolerance positions H or G. The document outlines the scope, normative references, and definitions, as well as detailed tables for limit deviations and sizes for various thread dimensions. This draft is subject to change and is circulated for comment and approval before being published as an official standard.

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ISO 965-4:2020 Screw Thread Tolerances

ISO/DIS 965-4 is a draft international standard that specifies limit deviations and sizes for hot-dip galvanized external screw threads designed to mate with internal threads of tolerance positions H or G. The document outlines the scope, normative references, and definitions, as well as detailed tables for limit deviations and sizes for various thread dimensions. This draft is subject to change and is circulated for comment and approval before being published as an official standard.

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DRAFT INTERNATIONAL STANDARD

ISO/DIS 965-4

ISO/TC 1 Secretariat: SAC


Voting begins on: Voting terminates on:
2020-09-22 2020-12-15

ISO general purpose metric screw threads — Tolerances —


Part 4:
Limits of sizes for hot-dip galvanized external screw
threads to mate with internal screw threads tapped with
tolerance position H or G after galvanizing

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Contents Page

Foreword......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... iv
1 Scope.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 1
2 Normative references....................................................................................................................................................................................... 1
3 Terms and definitions...................................................................................................................................................................................... 1
4 Designation................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 1
5 Limit deviations...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2
6 Limits of sizes – External screw threads – Coarse thread series......................................................................... 2
Bibliography................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 4

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Foreword
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This document was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 1, Screw threads.
ISO/DIS 965-4
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition (ISO 965-4:1998), which has been technically
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The main changes compared to the previous edition are as follows:
— In Clause 1 (Scope) the third paragraph, including the formula for the fundamental deviation az, has
been deleted.
— In NOTE of Clause 1 (Scope) the tolerance classes 6AZ and 6AX, internal threads, have been replaced
with the tolerance class 6az, external threads.
— In Table 1 (Limit deviations) the deviation values for the minor diameter of external threads, stress
calculation, have been deleted.
— In Clause 6 (Limit of sizes) the phrase “basic profiles” has been replaced by “basic profile and
fundamental deviation” (fourth paragraph of ISO 965-4:1998; fifth paragraph of ISO 965-4:2020).
— In Table 2 (External thread limits) the maximum values for the minor diameter of external threads,
stress calculation, have been deleted.
A list of all parts in the ISO 965 series can be found on the ISO website.
Any feedback or questions on this document should be directed to the user’s national standards body. A
complete listing of these bodies can be found at www​.iso​.org/​members​.html.

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ISO general purpose metric screw threads — Tolerances —


Part 4:
Limits of sizes for hot-dip galvanized external screw
threads to mate with internal screw threads tapped with
tolerance position H or G after galvanizing

1 Scope
This part of document specifies limit deviations and limits of sizes for the pitch and crest diameters of
the hot-dip galvanized metric external screw threads conforming to the coarse thread series of ISO 262
(from M10 to M64) having a basic profile according to ISO 68-1.
This part of document is applicable to the hot-dip galvanized metric external screw threads to mate
with the internal screw threads tapped with tolerance position H or G after galvanizing.
Products made with thread tolerances in accordance with ISO 965-4 may show failure at lower ultimate
tensile loads than those specified in ISO 898-1 due to reduction of the stress area.
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External screw threads with thread tolerances according to ISO 965-4 must not be mated with internal
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severe risk for thread stripping.
NOTE After the hot-dip galvanization theISO/DIS external965-4
threaded products with the tolerance class 6az shall be
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2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO 965-1, ISO general purpose metric screw threads — Tolerances — Part 1: Principles and basic data
ISO 5408, Screw threads — Vocabulary

3 Terms and definitions


For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in ISO 5408 apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at [Link] ww​.iso​.org/​obp
— IEC Electropedia: available at [Link] ww​.electropedia​.org/​

4 Designation
The complete designation of metric screw threads shall be done according to ISO 965-1.
The tolerance class designation for external screw threads, ISO 965-4, is 6az.
EXAMPLE M12-6az

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5 Limit deviations
The limit deviations for external screw threads are specified in Table 1. They are derived from the
formula for fundamental deviations below and from tolerances specified in ISO 965-1.
The fundamental deviations, esaz, have been calculated according to the following formula:
esaz = − (300 + 20 P )

where

esaz is expressed in micrometres;

P is expressed in millimetres.

Table 1 — Limit deviations


External thread tolerance class 6az
Pitch Pitch diameter Major diameter
Thread
P es ei es ei
mm μm μm μm μm
M10 1,5 -330 -462 -330 -566
M12 1,75 -335 -485 -335 -600
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M18, M20, M22 2,5 -350 -520
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M24, M27 3 -360 -560 -360 -735
M30, M33 3,5 -370 ISO/DIS 965-4 -582 -370 -795
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M42, M45 4,5 -390 -626 -390 -890
M48, M52 5 -400 -650 -400 -930
M56, M60 5,5 -410 -675 -410 -970
M64 6 -420 -700 -420 -1020

6 Limits of sizes – External screw threads – Coarse thread series


Tolerance quality: medium
Thread engagement group: normal
Tolerance class: 6az
The limits of sizes for external screw threads are specified in Table 2.
The actual root contour shall not at any point transgress the basic profile and fundamental deviation.
For hot-dip galvanized screw threads, the tolerances apply to the parts before galvanizing. After
galvanizing, the actual thread profile shall not at any point transgress the maximum material limits
for tolerance position h and are intended to mate with internal screw threads of tolerance position H
or G only.

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Table 2 — External thread limits for tolerance class 6az


Dimensions in millimetres

Length of thread Root radius


Major diameter Pitch diameter
Thread engagement 0,125P
> ≤ max min max min min
M10 5 15 9,670 9,434 8,696 8,564 0,188
M12 6 18 11,665 11,400 10,528 10,378 0,219
M14 8 24 13,660 13,380 12,361 12,201 0,250
M16 8 24 15,660 15,380 14,361 14,201 0,250
M18 10 30 17,650 17,315 16,026 15,856 0,313
M20 10 30 19,650 19,315 18,026 17,856 0,313
M22 10 30 21,650 21,315 20,026 19,856 0,313
M24 12 36 23,640 23,265 21,691 21,491 0,375
M27 12 36 26,640 26,265 24,691 24,491 0,375
M30 15 45 29,630 29,205 27,357 27,145 0,438
M33 15 45 32,630 32,205 30,357 30,145 0,438
M36 18 53 35,620 35,145 33,022 32,798 0,500
M39 18 53 38,620 38,145 36,022 35,798 0,500
M42 21 63 41,610 41,110 38,687 38,451 0,563
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M48 24 71 47,600 47,070 44,352 44,102 0,625
M52 24 71
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M56 28 85 55,590 55,030
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M60 28 85 59,590 59,030 56,018
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63,580 62,980 59,683 59,403 0,750

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Bibliography

[1] ISO 68-1, ISO general purpose screw threads — Basic profile — Part 1: Metric screw threads
[2] ISO 262, ISO general purpose metric screw threads — Selected sizes for screws, bolts and nuts
[3] 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
[4] ISO 985-5, ISO general purpose metric screw threads — Tolerances — Part 5: Limits of sizes for
internal screw threads to mate with hot-dip galvanized external screw threads with maximum size
of tolerance position h before galvanizing

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Hot-dip galvanized external screw threads are designed with specific tolerance classes, such as 6az, to account for changes in dimensions due to zinc coating. These tolerance classes ensure the threads' dimensions do not surpass their allowable limits even after coating, which is crucial for preserving thread integrity and achieving proper fit with internal threads. This design is significant as it prevents mechanical failures, such as thread stripping, by ensuring only compatible mating of threads, thereby maintaining the functionality and safety of the threaded connection under mechanical loads .

When using ISO 965-4 standard screw threads in products likely to experience high tensile loads, it is crucial to recognize that products may exhibit failure at lower tensile loads than those specified in ISO 898-1 due to the reduced stress area from coating. Therefore, engineers must carefully consider the application environment, ensuring the mechanical properties of the bolts, screws, and nuts remain within acceptable limits under the expected load conditions. Additionally, proper selection of material and adherence to the specified tolerance classes are vital to avoid premature mechanical failure and ensure safety .

The normative references cited in ISO 965-4 include ISO 965-1, which defines the principles and basic data for tolerances of metric screw threads, and ISO 5408, which provides the vocabulary for screw threads. These references contribute to the standard's overall framework by providing foundational terminology, principles, formulas, and basic data necessary for properly defining and measuring screw thread tolerances, ensuring consistency and accuracy in manufacturing and application across international boundaries .

ISO's responsibilities with regard to potential patent rights affecting the ISO 965-4 document involve acknowledging that some document elements may be subject to patent rights and clarifying that ISO cannot be responsible for identifying such patent rights. The ISO document advises users to be aware of such possibilities and directs them to the list of patent declarations on the ISO website for further transparency. This approach ensures that users are informed of potential legal considerations when using the standard .

External screw threads with tolerances according to ISO 965-4 must not be mated with internal screw threads per ISO 965-5 because such combinations pose a severe risk of thread stripping. This is due to the specific deviations and tolerances that are carefully designed to avoid mismatches which could lead to mechanical failures. Each set of tolerances is designed to mate only with its designated counterpart to ensure structural integrity and avoid premature failure .

The designation "M12-6az" is significant as it provides a clear and standardized method of specifying the thread size and tolerance class for metric screw threads according to ISO 965-4. "M12" indicates the metric thread size, both in terms of outer diameter and specific thread pitch, while "6az" specifies the tolerance class responsible for defining the thread manufacturing precision, especially post-galvanization. This standardized designation helps manufacturers and users explicitly communicate and establish consistent expectations regarding the dimensions and fit of these threads in mechanical assemblies .

After hot-dip galvanization, the external threads experience an increase in dimensions due to the zinc coating. Therefore, these threads, identified with tolerance class 6az, must be centrifuged immediately post-galvanization to ensure excess material is removed and the final dimensions do not exceed the specified limits. This precaution is necessary to maintain compatibility with internal threads tapped with tolerance position H or G .

Pitch tolerances affect the compatible assembly of hot-dip galvanized metric screw threads by ensuring that the thread engagement between external and internal threads is appropriate for mechanical performance. Proper pitch tolerances, specified by thread class such as 6az, facilitate the correct alignment and meshing of the thread profiles, reducing the potential for mechanical interference, stress concentration, and failure during application. This is critical, especially in structural applications where precise mechanical coupling is required .

In the current version of ISO 965-4, changes to Table 1 regarding limit deviations for external screw threads include the deletion of deviation values for the minor diameter related to stress calculations, which were present in prior editions. Additionally, deviations are now listed in micrometers for both pitch and major diameter for specific thread class 6az, with specific ranges provided, such as from M10 to M64, each tailored to account for the material addition due to galvanizing. These changes ensure better alignment with updated mechanical requirements and usage contexts .

The second edition of ISO 965-4 introduces several key changes. These include the deletion of the fundamental deviation az in Clause 1, scope, and the replacement of tolerance classes 6AZ and 6AX for internal threads with class 6az for external threads. Also, certain deviation values related to minor diameter stress calculations have been removed. Furthermore, the phrase “basic profiles” in Clause 6 has been updated to “basic profile and fundamental deviation.” Lastly, maximum values for the minor diameter of external threads have been deleted from the specified tables .

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