NORD-LOCK WASHERS

Product Overview

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ISO 9001
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Product Overview

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INDEX

Overview 1
Impact and Vibration Testing 2
Widely used and Globally approved 3
The key to efficient and secure operations 4
Using Nord-Lock Washers 5-6
Nord-Lock Steel Washers 7
Torque Guidelines 8
Nord-Lock Stainless Steel Washers 9
Nord-Lock 254 SMO Washers 10
®

Nord-Lock Washer Joint Guide 11-12

Bolting Solutions 13
 OVERVIEW

We have focused on providing the world's most effective bolt securing system. Our products are based on leading
wedge-locking technology and are recognized for their ability to safely secure bolted joints exposed to severe
vibration and dynamic loads.

Our global team of sales engineers work with our clients to solve bolt securing problems in the most demanding
applications.

Nord-Lock washers secure bolted joints with tension instead of friction. The system is comprised of a pair of
washers with cams on one side and radial teeth on the opposite side. Since the cam angle 'α' is greater than the
thread pitch 'β' a wedge effect is created by the cams, preventing the bolt from rotating loose.

Nord-Lock wedge-locking products are Nord-Lock wedge-locking technology

the ideal choice for critical bolted joints.

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 IMPACT AND VIBRATION TESTING

Proven with Junker Vibration test

The Junker test, according to DIN 65151, is considered the most severe vibration test for bolted connections. During
the test, the joint is exposed to transverse movements underneath the bolt head / nut, while the clamping force is
continuously measured.
Untightening

Clamp load [kN]

Vibration test
Bolt M8 (8.8) with clamp length 25 mm Regular nut M8 on bolt with Nord-Lock
at 70% of yield point
Regular nut M8 on bolt with extension

Fig 1: The Junker test shows that Nord-Lock washers socket, clamp length 50 mm
Nylon-inserted nut

safely secured the bolted connection: Only a limited

Split ring
Regular nut M8 on bolt

amount of tension is initially lost due to normal

settlements. The wedge-locking function is verified
through the clear increase in tension during untightening.
All other bolt-locking methods in the test, failed to
Load cycles
prevent the loosening of the joint.

Nord-Lock washers are proven as a safe bolt-securing system, according to DIN 65151 tests performed by the
independent research organizations, IMA and CETIM. In addition, Nord-Lock personnel performs over 10,000 live
Junker vibration tests around the globe, every year.

Proven according to NASM impact & vibration test

The National Aerospace test, according to NASM 1312-7, is a test method originally developed by the U.S. military,
to test bolted connections' resilience against impact and vibration.

Fig 2: Drawing of the test rig. The assembled parts are

vibrated vertically and the joints are subjected to two
impacts per cycle. The impacts are parallel to the bolt.
The arrow displays the direction of vibration during the
test. After testing, the fasteners are inspected for
rotation.

Nord-Lock washers are proven as a safe bolt-securing

system, according to NASM 1312-7 tests performed by
the independent organization Det Norske Veritas (DNV).

Proven and certified by TÜV, a leading international institute, Nord-Lock washers have been certified for safety and
quality. TÜV monitored and successfully approved Nord-Lock washers.

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 WIDELY USED AND GLOBALLY APPROVED

Nord-Lock washers are high-end products with documented success in many industries. They are approved by
several industry standards and specified by numerous international companies.

Industries where Nord-Lock washers are used

Nord-Lock washers are used in industries such as: Energy, Transportation, Offshore, Mining and Quarrying,
Construction, Bridge Building, Manufacturing , Processing, Ship Building, Forestry, Agriculture, Heavy Vehicles and
Military. The number of industries that use Nord-Lock washers is continuously growing. Often joints do not start to
loosen until an application is in regular use, therefore Nord-Lock washers are commonly retrofitted during
maintenance, repair and overhaul procedures.

Certificates & approvals the most prominent certificates are from:

Ÿ DIBt (Deutsches Institut für Bautechnik)
Ÿ DNV (Det Norske Veritas)
Ÿ EBA (Eisenbahn-Bundesamt)
Ÿ TÜV (Technischer Überwachungs- Verein)

Quality & Environmental Assurance

Ÿ ISO 9001
Ÿ ISO 14001
Ÿ Licensed by Dörken to perform Delta Protekt® surface coating in-house
Ÿ RoHs, ELV and Reach compliant
Ÿ Full traceability

Traceability
Nord-Lock washers are rigorously tested in all steps of production, to verify that the quality requirements are
upheld. Each batch is assigned a control number, which ensures full traceability and confirms that the washer is a
genuine Nord-Lock article. The control number is printed on the package and products are laser marked, enabling full
traceability down to first assembly, even when using bin systems for fastener supply.

Nord-Lock laser marks various sizes of their products

with the Nord-Lock brand name, control number and a
type code. This is to ensure that all of our customers
receive genuine Nord-Lock washers and enables full
traceability down to the first assembly.

LASER MARKING TYPE & CODE TABLE

Washer Type Code
Steel, Delta Protekt coating
®
flZn
Stainless Steel SS
254 SMO® 254
INCONEL® / HASTELLOY® C-276 276
INCONEL 718
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718

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 THE KEY TO EFFICIENT AND SECURE OPERATIONS

Nord-Lock washers provide more than just a safe locking function, they also improve the general performance of a
bolted joint.

Product Benefits
Ÿ Maintains high clamp load and ensures the function of the joint
Ÿ Quick-and-easy to install and remove with standard tools
Ÿ Locking function not affected by lubrication
Ÿ Defined and uniform friction conditions which result in a more accurate preload
Ÿ Same temperature characteristics as standard bolt / nut
Ÿ Reusable – in addition, Nord-Lock washers do not affect the reusability of fasteners
Ÿ The washers are hardened and can support and distribute great loads
Ÿ Washers with enlarged outer diameters are available for flanged bolts / nuts
Ÿ High corrosion resistance
Ÿ Can be used with fasteners up to grade 12.9 (ASTM A574)
Ÿ Reliable locking, even for joints with short clamp length
Ÿ Secures fasteners at both high and low preloads
Ÿ No re-tightening needed
Ÿ Verifiable locking function
Ÿ Elegant solution and problem solving – modern engineering

Life Cycle Profitability

Over the operational life cycle, Nord-Lock products give increased operational reliability and lower maintenance
costs while significantly reducing the risk of production stops, accidents and warranty claims. BMG will assist you
examine all cost factors related to bolted joints.

Failure costs

Maintenance and
re-tightening costs

First installation

Design
costs

Product
costs

Nord-Lock products can help you increase your profitability by considering the complete life cycle cost for bolt securing.

Technical Center
Our skilled and innovative staff is available to help, review and discuss your applications in order to optimize the
design of your bolted connections.

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 USING NORD-LOCK WASHERS

Nord-Lock washers are easy and effective to use, while ensuring structural security for applications exposed to
vibration and dynamic loads.

Installing the washers

The pre-assembled washers are installed in pairs, cam face to cam face. We recommend lubrication when possible.

Tightening
Tighten Nord-Lock washers with standard tools according to the guidelines (on page 9-11). Tightening guidelines for
other bolt grades are available through your nearest BMG branch.

Untightening
Untightening Nord-Lock washers is as simple as tightening. NOTE that since the locking function is not based on
increased friction, the untightening torque is generally lower than the tightening torque. Therefore it is not possible
to measure off-torque as verification of locking function.

Reusing Nord-Lock Washers

Nord-Lock washers can normally be reused. As with all fasteners, they should be inspected for wear before
reassembly. Make sure that the washers are reinstalled correctly, cam face to cam face. We recommend lubrication
of fasteners before reuse, in order to minimize changes in friction conditions.

Possible to verify the locking function

When untightening a bolt secured by Nord-Lock washers, After disassembly, impression marks must be visible on
check that sliding occurs between the cam faces. both the fastener and the contact surface.

When the above criteria are met, you have verified the locking function of the Nord-Lock washers.

Utilize the advantages of lubrication

Nord-Lock recommends the use of a high quality, anti-seize lubricants, as it improves the tightening result. It is
especially beneficial for larger sized bolts and stainless steel applications.

Benefits of the Nord-Lock wedge-locking function, provides safe locking in both dry and lubricated conditions.
Lubricated fasteners include:
Ÿ Improved reusability
Ÿ Reduced friction and deviation
Ÿ Facilitated assembly and disassembly
Ÿ Reduced torsion stress, due to minimized thread friction
Ÿ Avoided galling and thread seizure
Ÿ Additional protection against corrosion

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 USING NORD-LOCK WASHERS

NORD-LOCK WASHER MATERIAL / TYPE GUIDE

Application Steel Stainless Steel 254 SMO® INCONEL®/HASTELLOY® INCONEL®
Parameter Washers (SS) Washers Washers C-276 Washers 718 Washers
Steel type (EN) 1.7182 or equivalent 1.4404 or equivalent 1.4547 or equivalent 2.4819 or equivalent 2.4668 or equivalent

General salt water

applications, pumps,
General acidic High temperatures,
General stainless chloride, heat
environments, process gas turbines, turbo
Examples steel. Non chlorine exchangers, nuclear,
General steel and chemical industry, charges, incinerators
of applications / acid environments desalination, food
evaporators, offshore
processing &
downhole tooling
medical equipment

Available M3-M130 (see page M3-M80 (see page M3-M39 (see page M3-M39 available upon M3-M39 available
for bolt sizes 8 for dimensions) 10 for dimensions) 11 for dimensions) request upon request

Regular outer diameter Regular outer diameter Regular outer diameter

Regular outer diameter Regular outer diameter
(NL3ss-254–NL39ss-254) (NL3ss-276–NL39ss-276) (NL3ss-718–NL39ss-718)
(NL3–NL130) (NL3ss–NL80ss)
Washer types Enlarged outer diameter Enlarged outer diameter Enlarged outer diameter
Enlarged outer diameter Enlarged outer diameter
(NL3,5spss-254– (NL3,5spss-276– (NL3,5spss-718–
(NL3,5sp–NL36sp) (NL3,5spss–NL30spss)
NL27spss-254) NL27spss-276) NL27spss-718)

Treatment Through hardened Surface hardened Surface hardened Surface hardened Surface hardened

surface coating Delta Protekt® base

coat
(KL100) and top coat
Washer hardness* ≥ 465 HV1 ≥ 520HV0,05 ≥ 600HV0,05 ≥ 520HV0,05 ≥ 620HV0,05

Corrosion Minimum of 600 hours

in the salt spray test PREN 27** PREN 45** PREN 68** PREN 29**
resistance
(according to IS09227)

Bolt grades Up to 12.9 Up to A4-80 Up to A4-80 Up to A4-80 Up to A4-80

Temperature range*** -50°C to 200°C -160°C to 500°C -160°C to 500°C -160°C to 500°C -160°C to 700°C

* In order to assure the unique mechanical locking function of the Nord-Lock washers, the hardness of the mating surface
must be lower than the hardness of the Nord-Lock washers (see table above).
** PREN (Pitting Resistance Equivalent Number) = %Cr + 3,3x%Mo + 16x%N. Figures in the table are valid for base material. A higher PRE
number indicates better corrosion resistance.
*** Temperature recommendations are based on information from the raw material supplier and from extensive testing. Locking functions
are not affected within the specification.

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 NORD-LOCK STEEL WASHERS
EN 1.7182 or equivalent, zinc flake coating (Delta Protekt®), through hardened

DIMENSION CHART
Bolt size øi øo Thickness T Min. package Approx. weight
Washer size
Metric UNC [mm] [mm] [mm] [pairs] kg / 100 pairs

NL3 M3 #5 3,4 7,0 1,8 200 0,03

NL3,5 M3,5 #6 3,9 7,6 1,8 200 0,04
NL3,5sp M3,5 #6 3,9 9,0 1,8 200 0,06
NL4 M4 #8 4,4 7,6 1,8 200 0,04
NL4sp M4 #8 4,4 9,0 1,8 200 0,06
NL5 M5 #10 5,4 9,0 1,8 200 0,05
NL5sp M5 #10 5,4 10,8 1,8 200 0,11
NL6 M6 6,5 10,8 1,8 200 0,07
NL6sp M6 6,5 13,5 2,5 200 0,20
NL1/4” 1/4” 7,2 11,5 2,5 200 0,08
NL1/4”sp 1/4” 7,2 13,5 2,5 200 0,18
NL8 M8 5/16” 8,7 13,5 2,5 200 0,15
NL8sp M8 5/16” 8,7 16,6 2,5 200 0,28
NL3/8” 3/8” 10,3 16,6 2,5 200 0,23
NL3/8”sp 3/8” 10,3 21,0 2,5 200 0,48
NL10 M10 10,7 16,6 2,5 200 0,22
NL10sp M10 10,7 21,0 2,5 200 0,47
NL3 – NL8
NL11 M11 7/16” 11,4 18,5 2,5 200 0,29 Øi ±0,1 mm
NL12 M12 13,0 19,5 2,5 200 0,29
NL10 – NL42
NL12sp M12 13,0 25,4 3,4 100 0,93 Øi ±0,2 mm Øi
NL1/2” 1/2” 13,5 19,5 2,5 200 0,27
NL45 – NL130
NL1/2”sp 1/2” 13,5 25,4 3,4 100 0,90 Øi +0,5 / -0,0 mm
NL14 M14 9/16” 15,2 23,0 3,4 100 0,56
NL14sp M14 9/16” 15,2 30,7 3,4 100 1,41
NL16 M16 5/8” 17,0 25,4 3,4 100 0,67
NL16sp M16 5/8” 17,0 30,7 3,4 100 1,28 NL3 – NL24
NL18 M18 19,5 29,0 3,4 100 0,89 Øo ± 0,2 mm
NL18sp M18 19,5 34,5 3,4 100 1,58 NL27 – NL42
NL3/4” 3/4” 20,0 30,7 3,4 100 1,05 Øo ± 0,3 mm Øo
NL3/4”sp 3/4” 20,0 39,0 3,4 100 2,21 NL45 – NL130
NL20 M20 21,4 30,7 3,4 100 0,93 Øo +0,0 / -2,0 mm
NL20sp M20 21,4 39,0 3,4 100 2,09
NL22 M22 7/8” 23,4 34,5 3,4 100 1,25
NL22sp M22 7/8” 23,4 42,0 4,6 50 3,19
NL24 M24 25,3 39,0 3,4 100 1,74 NL3 – NL42
NL24sp M24 25,3 48,5 4,6 50 4,51 T ± 0,25 mm
NL1” 1” 27,9 39,0 3,4 100 1,53 T
1” NL45 – NL130
NL1”sp 27,9 48,5 4,6 50 4,20
T ± 0,75 mm
NL27 M27 28,4 42,0 5,8 50 3,14
NL27sp M27 28,4 48,5 5,8 25 5,27
NL30 M30 1 1/8” 31,4 47,0 5,8 50 4,10 NOTE that washers with thickness 6,6 mm
NL30sp M30 1 1/8” 31,4 58,5 6,6 25 8,58
have a thickness tolerance +0,0 / -0,5 mm
NL33 M33 1 1/4” 34,4 48,5 5,8 25 3,89
NL33sp M33 1 1/4” 34,4 58,5 6,6 25 8,00
NL36 M36 1 3/8” 37,4 55,0 5,8 25 5,49
Nord-Lock steel washers of sizes 3-42 and
NL36sp M36 1 3/8” 37,4 63,0 6,6 25 9,15 with zinc flake coating are standard stock
NL39 M39 1 1/2” 40,4 58,5 5,8 25 5,89 items, yet subject to prior sale.
NL42 M42 43,2 63,0 5,8 25 7,97
NL45 M45 1 3/4” 46,2 70,0 7,0 25 10,20
NL48 M48 49,6 75,0 7,0 25 12,00
NL52 M52 2” 53,6 80,0 7,0 25 13,00
NL56 M56 2 1/4” 59,1 85,0 7,0 10 13,50
NL60 M60 63,1 90,0 7,0 10 15,20
NL64 M64 2 1/2” 67,1 95,0 7,0 10 16,70
NL68 M68 71,1 100,0 9,5 1 28,20
NL72 M72 75,1 105,0 9,5 1 30,70
NL76 M76 3” 79,1 110,0 9,5 1 33,30
NL80 M80 3 1/8” 83,1 115,0 9,5 1 36,00
NL85 M85 88,1 120,0 9,5 1 37,80
NL90 M90 92,4 130,0 9,5 1 47,70
NL95 M95 97,4 135,0 9,5 1 49,80
NL100 M100 4” 103,4 145,0 9,5 1 58,90
NL105 M105 108,4 150,0 9,5 1 61,30
NL110 M110 113,4 155,0 9,5 1 63,50
NL115 M115 118,4 165,0 9,5 1 75,30
NL120 M120 123,4 170,0 9,5 1 77,90
NL125 M125 128,4 173,0 9,5 1 76,60
NL130 M130 5” 133,4 178,0 9,5 1 79,20

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 TORQUE GUIDELINES
Nord-Lock steel washers with zinc flake coating (Delta Protekt®)

NORD-LOCK STEEL WASHERS NORD-LOCK STEEL WASHERS

ELECTRO ZINC PLATED BOLT GRADE 8.8 NON-PLATED BOLT GRADE 10.9
Oil, GF=75% Cu/C paste, GF=75% Dry, GF=62% Oil, GF=71% Cu/C paste, GF=75%
Washer Bolt Pitch μth= 0,15, μh= 0,19 μth = 0,13, μh = 0,18 μth = 0,18, μh= 0,2 Washer Bolt Pitch μth= 0,15, μh= 0,15 μth = 0,13, μh = 0,15
Size Size (mm) Torque Clamp Torque Clamp Torque Clamp Size Size (mm) Torque Clamp Torque Clamp
(Nm) Load (Kn) (Nm) Load (Kn) (Nm) Load (Kn) (Nm) Load (Kn) (Nm) Load (Kn)
NL3 M3 0,5 1,7 2,4 1,5 2,4 1,5 2,0 NL3 M3 0,5 2,0 3,2 2,0 3,4
NL4 M4 0,7 3,8 4,2 3,6 4,2 3,5 3,5 NL4 M4 0,7 4,5 5,6 4,5 5,9
NL5 M5 0,8 7,5 6,8 6,9 6,8 6,8 5,6 NL5 M5 0,8 8,9 9,1 8,9 9,6
NL6 M6 1,0 13 9,7 12,1 9,7 12 8,0 NL6 M6 1,0 15,5 12,9 15,5 13,6
NL8 M8 1,25 32 18 29 18 29 15 NL8 M8 1,25 37 23 37 25
NL10 M10 1,5 62 28 57 28 56 23 NL10 M10 1,5 73 37 73 39
NL12 M12 1,75 107 40 99 40 97 33 NL12 M12 1,75 126 54 126 57
NL14 M14 2,0 170 55 157 55 155 46 NL14 M14 2,0 201 74 201 78
NL16 M16 2,0 260 75 240 75 237 62 NL16 M16 2,0 307 100 306 106
NL18 M18 2,5 364 92 336 92 331 76 NL18 M18 2,5 430 123 429 130
NL20 M20 2,5 510 118 470 118 464 97 NL20 M20 2,5 602 156 600 165
NL22 M22 2,5 696 146 642 146 634 120 NL22 M22 2,5 821 194 818 205
NL24 M24 3,0 878 169 809 169 800 140 NL24 M24 3,0 1036 225 1034 238
NL27 M27 3,0 1 284 221 1183 221 1172 182 NL27 M27 3,0 1514 294 1509 310
NL30 M30 3,5 1750 269 1 613 269 1596 222 NL30 M30 3,5 2064 358 2058 378
NL33 M33 3,5 2360 333 2173 333 2155 275 NL33 M33 3,5 2782 443 2772 468
NL36 M36 4,0 3043 392 2803 392 2 776 324 NL36 M36 4,0 3589 522 3576 551
NL39 M39 4,0 3931 468 3619 468 3589 387 NL39 M39 4,0 4632 624 4613 659
NL42 M42 4,5 4860 538 4476 538 4436 445 NL42 M42 4,5 5731 716 5709 757

NORD-LOCK STEEL WASHERS Cu/C paste = copper / graphite paste (Molykote® 1000)
NON-PLATED BOLT GRADE 12.9 Oil = WD40 has been used.
Oil, GF=71% Cu/C paste, GF=75%
μth= 0,15, μh= 0,13 μth = 0,13, μh = 0,14 GF = Ratio of yield point. When tightening according to
Washer Bolt Pitch
Size Size (mm) Torque Clamp Torque Clamp guidelines and with no deviation, this is the pre-stress
(Nm) Load (Kn) (Nm) Load (Kn)
achieved, expressed as % of yield point.
NL3 M3 0,5 2,2 3,9 2,3 4,1
NL4 M4 0,7 5,1 6,7 5,3 7,1
NL5 M5 0,8 10,0 10,9 10,3 11,5
μth = thread friction coefficient
NL6 M6 1,0 17,4 15,4 18 16,3
NL8 M8 1,25 42 28 43 30 μh = under head friction coefficient
NL10 M10 1,5 82 44 85 47
NL12 M12 1,75 142 65 146 68
NL14 M14 2,0 226 89 233 94 Thread friction coefficients have theoretical values but
NL16 M16 2,0 345 120 355 127 are verified through testing. Under head friction
NL18 M18 2,5 483 148 498 156
NL20 M20 2,5 676 188 696 198 coefficients have been established by tests.
NL22 M22 2,5 921 233 948 246
NL24 M24 3,0 1 165 270 1199 286
NL27 M27 3,0 1700 352 1749 372 Torque guidelines for other bolt grades are available
NL30 M30 3,5 2316 430 2386 454 through your local BMG Branch
NL33 M33 3,5 3124 532 3213 562
NL36 M36 4,0 4029 626 4145 662
NL39 M39 4,0 5199 748 5346 790 1 N = 0,225 lb
NL42 M42 4,5 6434 860 6617 908 1 Nm = 0,738 ft-lb

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 NORD-LOCK STAINLESS STEEL WASHERS

EN 1.4404 (AISI 316L) or equivalent, surface hardened

EN 1.4404 is an austenitic chromium-nickel, stainless steel Nl3 ss – Nl8ss

Ø i ±0,1 mm
containing molybdenum. This stainless steel has extra low
Nl10 ss – Nl42ss
carbon content, to reduce the risk of chromium-carbide Ø i ±0,2 mm
Øi

precipitation. EN 1.4404 is commonly used stainless steel Nl45ss – Nl80ss

grade and washers made of EN 1.4404 are suitable for Ø i +0,5 / -0,0 mm

applications where no chlorides or acids are present.

Nl3ss – Nl24ss
Øo ± 0,2 mm
DIMENSION CHART Nl27ss – Nl42ss Øo
Bolt Size Min.
Approx. Øo ± 0,3 mm
Washer øi øo Thickness weight
package
Size [mm] [mm] (mm) kg/100 Nl45 ss – Nl80ss
Metric UNC (pairs) Øo +0,0 / -2,0 mm
pairs

NL3ss M3 #5 3,4 7,0 2,2 200 0,04

NL3,5ss M3,5 #6 3,9 7,6 2,2 200 0,04
Nl3ss – Nl24ss
NL3,5spss M3,5 #6 3,9 9,0 2,2 200 0,07 T ± 0,25 mm
NL4ss M4 #8 4,4 7,6 2,2 200 0,04
NL4spss M4 #8 4,4 9,0 2,2 200 0,07
Nl27ss – Nl42ss
T +0,0 / -0,5 mm T
NL5ss M5 #10 5,4 9,0 2,2 200 0,06
NL5spss M5 #10 5,4 10,8 2,2 200 0,11 Nl45ss – Nl80ss
T ± 0,75 mm
NL6ss M6 6,5 10,8 2,2 200 0,09
NL6spss M6 6,5 13,5 2,0 200 0,16
NL1/4”ss 1/4” 7,2 11,5 2,2 200 0,09 Torque guidelines
NL1/4”spss 1/4” 7,2 13,5 2,2 200 0,15
M8 5/16”
Nord-Lock stainless steel washers with stainless steel
NL8ss 8,7 13,5 2,0 200 0,12
NL8spss M8 5/16” 8,7 16,6 2,0 200 0,23 bolt, lubricated with copper/graphite paste (Molykote®
3/8” 2,0 200
NL3/8”ss 10,3 16,6 0,19 1000).
NL3/8”spss 3/8” 10,3 21,0 2,0 200 0,38
NL10ss M10 10,7 16,6 2,0 200 0,18
NL10spss M10 10,7 21,0 2,0 200 0,37 TORQUE GUIDELINES
NL11ss M11 7/16” 11,4 18,5 2,2 200 0,26 A4-70, Cu/C paste, GF = Cu/C paste, GF = 75%
NL12ss M12 13,0 19,5 2,0 200 0,23 Washer Bolt Pitch 65%, μth = 0,13, μh = 0,13 μth = 0,13, μh = 0,15
NL12spss M12 13,0 25,4 3,0 100 0,82 Size Size (mm) Torque Clamp Torque Clamp
NL1/2”ss 1/2” 13,5 19,5 2,0 200 0,22 (Nm) Load (Kn) (Nm) Load (Kn)
NL1/2”spss 1/2” 13,5 25,4 3,2 100 0,80 NL3 ss M3 0,5 0,8 1,5 1,1 2,0
NL14ss M14 9/16” 15,2 23,0 3,0 100 0,49 NL4 ss M4 0,7 1,8 2,6 2,4 3,4
NL14spss M14 9/16” 15,2 30,7 3,2 100 1,31 NL5 SS M5 0,8 3,6 4,1 4,8 5,5
NL16ss M16 5/8” 17,0 25,4 3,0 100 0,59 NL6 ss M6 1,0 6,3 5,9 8,4 7,8
NL16spss M16 5/8” 17,0 30,7 3,2 100 1,13 NL8 ss M8 1,25 15 11 20 14
NL18ss M18 19,5 29,0 3,2 100 0,80 NL10ss M10 1,5 30 17 39 23
NL18spss M18 19,5 34,5 3,2 100 1,56 NL12ss M12 1,75 51 25 68 33
NL3/4”ss 3/4” 20,0 30,7 3,2 100 0,96 NL14ss M14 2,0 81 34 108 45
NL3/4”spss 3/4” 20,0 39,0 3,2 100 2,10 NL16ss M16 2,0 124 46 165 61
NL20ss M20 21,4 30,7 3,0 100 0,82 NL18ss M18 2,5 173 56 231 75
NL20spss M20 7/8” 21,4 39,0 3,2 100 2,06 NL20ss M20 2,5 243 72 323 95
NL22ss M22 7/8” 23,4 34,5 3,2 100 1,23 NL22 ss M22 2,5 330 89 440 118
NL22spss M22 23,4 42,0 3,2 50 2,22 NL24ss M24 3,0 418 103 557 137
NL24ss M24 25,3 39,0 3,2 100 1,59 NL27ss M27 3,0 609 134 812 179
NL24spss M24 25,3 48,5 4,5 50 4,47 NL30 ss M30 3,5 831 164 1108 219
NL1”ss 1” 27,9 39,0 3,2 100 1,42 NL36ss M36 4,0 1444 239 1925 319
NL1”spss 1” 27,9 48,5 3,2 50 2,79
NL27ss M27 28,4 42,0 6,8 50 3,45
Cu/C paste = Copper / graphite paste (Molykote 1000)
®
NL27spss M27 28,4 48,5 6,8 25 5,34
NL30ss M30 1 1/8” 31,4 47,0 6,8 50 4,49 GF = ratio of yield point. When tightening according to
NL30spss M30 1 1/8” 31,4 58,5 6,8 25 9,18
guidelines and with no deviation, this is the pre-stress
NL33ss M33 1 1/4” 34,4 48,5 6,8 25 4,28
NL36ss M36 1 3/8” 37,4 55,0 6,8 25 5,96 achieved expressed as % of yield point.
NL39ss M39 1 1/2” 40,4 58,5 6,8 25 6,74
NL42ss M42 43,2 63,0 6,8 25 7,50
M45 1 3/4” 6,8
μth = thread friction coefficient
NL45ss 46,2 70,0 25 10,20
NL48ss M48 49,6 75,0 6,8 25 12,00 μh = under head friction coefficient
NL52ss M52 2” 53,6 80,0 9,0 1 18,04 1 N = 0,225 lb
NL56ss M56 2 1/4” 59,1 85,0 9,0 1 21,30
NL60ss M60 63,1 90,0 9,0 1 23,50
1 Nm = 0,738 ft-lb
NL64ss M64 2 1/2” 67,1 95,0 9,0 1 25,80
NL68ss M68 71,1 100,0 9,0 1 28,20
Thread friction coefficients have theoretical values but
NL72ss M72 75,1 105,0 9,0 1 30,70
NL76ss M76 3” 79,1 110,0 9,0 1 33,30 are verified through testing. Under head friction
NL80ss M80 3 1/8” 83,1 115,0 9,0 1 36,00 coefficients have been established by tests.

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 NORD-LOCK 254 SMO® WASHERS

EN 1.4547 or equivalent, surface hardened

254 SMO® is a high performance austenitic stainless

Nl3 ss-254
steel (according to EN 1.4547) with greater mechanical – NL8ss-254
Ø i ±0,1 mm
strength and resistance against corrosion than most Øi

austenitic stainless steel grades. The material is resilient Nl10 ss-254

– NL39ss-254
against pitting and crevice corrosion, due to high Ø i ±0,2 mm

contents of chromium, nickel, molybdenum and

nitrogen. Nord-Lock 254 SMO® washers are specially
Nl3ss254
designed for chloride rich processes and salt water –Nl24ss -254
Øo ± 0,2 mm Øo
solutions / atmospheres, i.e. environments where
NL27ss-254
stainless steel washers made of EN 1.4404 are not –NL39ss-254
Øo ± 0,3 mm
suitable.

NL3ss-254
DIMENSION CHART –NL39ss-254
Approx.
T ± 0,25 mm T
Bolt Size Min.
Washer øi øo Thickness weight
package
Size [mm] [mm] (mm) kg/100
(pairs)
Torque guidelines
Metric UNC pairs

NL3ss-254 M3 3,4 7,0 2,2 200 0,04

Nord-Lock stainless steel washers with stainless steel
#5
NL3,5ss-254 M3,5 #6 3,9 7,6 2,2 200 0,04
NL3,5spss-254 M3,5 #6 3,9 9,0 2,2 200 0,07 bolts lubricated with copper / graphite paste (Molykote®
NL4ss-254 M4 4,4 7,6 2,2 200 0,04
#8
1000).
NL4spss-254 M4 #8 4,4 9,0 2,2 200 0,07
NL5ss-254 M5 #10 5,4 9,0 2,2 200 0,06
NL5spss-254 M5 #10 5,4 10,8 2,2 200 0,11 TORQUE GUIDELINES
NL6ss-254 M6 6,5 10,8 2,2 200 0,09 A4-70, Cu/C paste, GF = Cu/C paste, GF = 65%
NL6spss-254 M6 6,5 13,5 2,0 200 0,16 Washer Bolt Pitch 65%, μth = 0,13, μh = 0,13 μth = 0,13, μh = 0,13
NL1/4"-254 1/4" 7,2 11,5 2,2 200 0,09 Size Size (mm) Torque Clamp Torque Clamp
NL1/4"spss-254 1/4" 7,2 13,5 2,2 200 0,15 (Nm) Load (Kn) (Nm) Load (Kn)
NL8ss-254 M8 5/16" 8,7 13,5 2,0 200 0,12 NL3ss-254 M3 0,5 0,8 1,5 1,1 2,0
NL8spss-254 M8 5/16" 8,7 16,6 2,2 200 0,22 NL4 ss-254 M4 0,7 1,8 2,6 2,4 3,4
NL3/8"ss-254 3/8" 10,3 16,6 2,0 200 0,19 NL5ss-254 M5 0,8 3,6 4,1 4,8 5,5
NL3/8"spss-254 3/8" 10,3 21,0 2,2 200 0,38 NL6ss-254 M6 1,0 6,3 5,9 8,4 7,8
NL10ss-254 M10 10,7 16,6 2,0 200 0,18 NL8ss-254 M8 1,25 15 11 20 14
NL10spss-254 M10 10,7 21,0 2,2 200 0,37 NL10ss-254 M10 1,5 30 17 39 23
NL11ss-254 M11 7/16" 11,4 18,5 2,2 200 0,26 NL12ss-254 M12 1,75 51 25 68 33
NL12ss-254 M12 13,0 19,5 2,0 200 0,23 NL14ss-254 M14 2,0 81 34 108 45
NL12spss-254 M12 13,0 25,4 3,2 100 0,83 NL16ss-254 M16 2,0 124 46 165 61
NL1/2"ss-254 1/2" 13,5 19,5 2,0 200 0,23 NL18ss-254 M18 2,5 173 56 231 75
NL1/2"spss-254 1/2" 13,5 25,4 3,0 100 0,80 NL20ss-254 M20 2,5 243 72 323 95
NL14ss-254 M14 9 /16" 15,2 23,0 3,0 100 0,49 NL22ss-254 M22 2,5 330 89 440 118
NL14spss-254 M14 9 /16" 15,2 30,7 3,0 100 1,13 NL24ss-254 M24 3,0 418 103 557 137
NL16ss-254 M16 5/8" 17,0 25,4 3,0 100 0,59 NL27ss-254 M27 3,0 609 134 812 179
NL16spss-254 M16 5/8" 17,0 30,7 3,2 100 1,13 NL30ss-254 M30 3,5 831 164 1108 219
NL18ss-254 M18 19,5 29,0 3,2 100 0,80 NL36ss-254 M36 4,0 1444 239 1925 319
NL18spss-254 M18 19,5 34,5 3,2 100 1,56
NL3/4"ss-254 3/4" 20,0 30,7 3,2 100 0,96
NL3/4"spss-254 3/4" 20,0 39,0 3,2 100 2,14 Cu/C paste = Copper / graphite paste (Molykote® 1000)
NL20ss-254 M20 21,4 30,7 3,0 100 0,83 GF = ratio of yield point. When tightening according to
NL20spss-254 M20 21,4 39,0 3,2 100 1,98
NL22ss-254 M22 7/8" 23,4 34,5 3,2 100 1,19
guidelines and with no deviation, this is the pre-stress
NL22spss-254 M22 7/8" 23,4 42,0 3,2 50 2,44 achieved expressed as % of yield point.
NL24ss-254 M24 25,3 39,0 3,2 100 1,65 μth = thread friction coefficient
NL24spss-254 M24 25,3 48,5 4,5 50 4,47
NL1"ss-254 1" 27,9 39,0 3,2 100
μh = under head friction coefficient
1,42
NL1"spss-254 1" 27,9 48,5 5,8 50 5,40 1 N = 0,225 lb
NL27ss-254 M27 28,4 42,0 5,8 50 3,10 1 Nm = 0,738 ft-lb
NL27spss-254 M27 28,4 48,5 5,8 25 5,34
NL30ss-254 M30 1 1/8" 31,4 47,0 5,8 50 4,04
NL33ss-254 M33 1 1/4" 34,4 48,5 5,8 25 3,86 Thread friction coefficients have theoretical values but
NL36ss-254 M36 1 3/8" 37,4 55,0 5,8 25 5,50 are verified through testing. Under head friction
NL39ss-254 M39 1 1/2" 40,4 58,5 5,8 25 6,74
coefficients have been established by tests.

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 NORD-LOCK WASHER JOINT GUIDE

Tapped holes
Nord-Lock washers safely lock the bolt against the underlying surface.

Counter bores
The outer diameter of regular Nord-Lock washers is designed for
counter-bore holes according to DIN 974, i.e. the washers fit under the
head of standard bolts.

Through holes
As for all locking washers, through holes require two pairs of Nord-Lock
washers – one pair for securing the bolt and a second pair for securing
the nut.

Turn both fasteners in order to close the cams on both washer pairs,
before tightening, to minimize settlements. Keep the nut secure whilst
tightening the bolt.

Stud bolts
Nord-Lock washers safely lock the nut on stud bolts and eliminate the
need for adhesives.

Applications with large / slotted holes or soft underlying

surfaces
To optimize the load distribution for applications with large / slotted
holes or with soft underlying surface, use a flanged nut / bolt together
with Nord-Lock “SP" washers with an enlarged outer diameter.
Large / slotted holes Soft underlying surfaces

Nord-Lock washers are not recommended for:

Ÿ Mating surfaces that are not locked in place (see left figure)
Ÿ Mating surfaces harder than the washer
Ÿ Very soft mating surface, e.g. wood or plastic
Ÿ Applications with extremely large settlements
Ÿ Non-preloaded joints

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 NORD-LOCK WASHER JOINT GUIDE

Nord-Lock “SP" (Enlarged Outer Diameter) Washers

Nord-Lock washers are available with an enlarged outer diameter, referred to as “SP" washers. They are designed for
use on large / slotted holes, painted / sensitive surfaces or soft materials. Use Nord-Lock “SP" washers with flanged
bolts or nuts for optimum load distribution.

Ø inner regular = Ø inner “SP" Ø outer regular < Ø outer “SP"

A flanged nut and Nord-Lock “SP" washer increases the load supporting surface for applications with slotted holes.
By using “SP" washers, the load is distributed over a larger surface, which can be more gentle for sensitive surfaces.

Nord-Lock “SP” washers Nord-Lock “SP” washers Nord-Lock “SP” washers

on soft metal. on painted surface. on Fibre surface.

Uniform friction with Nord-Lock Washers

It is important to have control over the friction conditions, in order to obtain the desired preload when
tightening a joint.
Untightening Tightening Untightening Tightening

Regular nut M8
Load [kN]

Regular nut
Load [kN]

M8 on steel on steel with

without Nord-Lock
washer washers

Regular nut M8 on
Regular nut M8 aluminium with
on aluminium Nord-Lock washers
without washer

Torque [Nm] Torque [Nm]

When no washer is used under the fastener, the friction When using Nord-Lock washers, sliding always occurs
depends on the contact surface. At a given torque, the between the upper washer and the bolt head / nut. At a
preload will vary depending on the contact material. given torque, the preload will be the same, regardless of
the contact material.
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 BOLTING SOLUTIONS

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