A N A M E R I C A N N A T I O N A L S T A N D A R D
ASME B18.16.4-2008
Serrated Hex
Flange Locknuts
90,000 psi
(Inch Series)
Date of Issuance: October 7, 2008
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CONTENTS
Foreword . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv
Committee Roster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
Correspondence With the B18 Committee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi
1 Scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
2 Comparison to ISO Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
3 Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
4 Reference Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
5 Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
6 Serrations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
7 Tops of Nuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
8 True Position of Hexagon to Tapped Hole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
9 Countersink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
10 Threads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
11 Material and Hardness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
12 Mechanical Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
13 Finish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
14 Grade and Identification Marking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
15 Inspection and Quality Assurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
16 Designation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
17 Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
18 Workmanship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Tables
1 Regular Serrated Flange Locknuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2 Large Serrated Flange Locknuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
3 Proof Load and Torque Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
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ASME B18.16.4-2008
Serrated Hex
Flange Locknuts
90,000 psi
(Inch Series)
A N AM E R I C A N N AT I O N A L S TA N D A R D
FOREWORD
This 2008 edition was approved by the American National Standards Institute on August 25,
2008, and designated as ASME B18.16.4-2008.
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ASME B18 COMMITTEE
Standardization of Bolts, Nuts, Rivets, Screws,
Washers, and Similar Fasteners
(The following is the roster of the Committee at the time of approval of this Standard.)
STANDARDS COMMITTEE OFFICERS
D. A. Clever, Chair
R. D. Strong, Vice Chair
R. L. Crane, Secretary
STANDARDS COMMITTEE PERSONNEL
V. Cartina, Continental-Aero
D. A. Clever, Deere & Co.
A. P. Cockman, Ford Motor Co.
B. D. Burnside, Alternate, Ford Motor Co.
R. L. Crane, The American Society of Mechanical Engineers
A. C. DiCola, Wrought Washer Co.
B. A. Dusina, Federal Screw Works
J. S. Foote, Contributing Member, Trade Association
Management, Inc.
D. S. George, ND Industries
J. Greenslade, Industrial Fasteners Institute
J. J. Grey, Contributing Member, Fastener Consulting Services, Inc.
B. Hasiuk, Contributing Member, Defense Supply Center
Philadelphia
A. Herskovitz, Consultant
J. Jennings, Contributing Member, Naval Surface Warfare Center
SUBCOMMITTEE 16 — LOCKNUTS
W. R. Stevens, Chair, Ramco
V. Cartina, Vice Chair, Continental-Aero
A. P. Cockman, Ford Motor Co.
B. A. Dusina, Federal Screw Works
M. A. Elmi, Catepillar, Inc.
D. S. George, ND Industries
J. Greenslade, Industrial Fasteners Institute
J. J. Grey, Fastener Consulting Services, Inc.
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J. F. Koehl, Contributing Member, Spirol International Corp.
W. H. Kopke, ITW Shakeproof Assembly Components
J. G. Langenstein, Honorary Member, Consultant
W. J. Lutkus, Heli-Coil Emhart
D. A. McCrindle, Canadian Fasteners Institute
M. D. Prasad, Contributing Member, General Motors Corp.
S. Savoji, ITW Medalist
W. R. Schevey, Contributing Member, BGM Fastener Co., Inc.
W. R. Stevens, Ramco
R. D. Strong, General Motors Corp.
S. W. Vass, Consultant
C. B. Wackrow, Contributing Member, MNP Corp.
W. K. Wilcox, Consultant
C. B. Williamson, Fastenal Co.
C. J. Wilson, Consultant
R. B. Wright, Contributing Member, Wright Tool Co.
J. G. Zeratsky, National Rivet and Manufacturing Co.
J. Jennings, Naval Surface Warfare Center
J. F. McCarrick, Defense Supply Center Philadelphia
W. L. Sakowski, Account Managers LLC
D. F. Sharp, GMS Structural Engineers
D. J. Soscia, Electric Boat Corp.
R. D. Strong, General Motors Corp.
W. K. Wilcox, Consultant
C. B. Williamson, Fastenal Co.
C. J. Wilson, Consultant
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ASME B18.16.4-2008
SERRATED HEX FLANGE LOCKNUTS 90,000 psi
(INCH SERIES)
1 SCOPE
This Standard covers the general, dimensional, and
mechanical performance requirements for low strength
carbon steel, case hardened, regular and large serrated
flange locknuts (inch series), recognized as American
National Standard.
2 COMPARISON TO ISO STANDARDS
There is no inch series ISO standard for these products
at this time.
3 TERMINOLOGY
For definitions of terms relating to fasteners or
component features used in this Standard, refer to
ASME B18.12.
4 REFERENCE STANDARDS
The following is a list of publications referenced in
this Standard.
ASME B1.1, Unified Inch Screw Threads
ASME B1.3, Screw and Thread Gaging Systems for
Dimensional Acceptability — Inch and Metric Screw
Threads (UN, UNR, UNJ, M, and MJ)
ASME B18.12, Glossary of Terms for Mechanical
Fasteners
ASME B18.18.2M, Inspection and Quality Assurance for
High-Volume Machine Assembly Fasteners
ASME Y14.5M, Dimensioning and Tolerancing
Publisher: The American Society Of Mechanical
Engineers (ASME), Three Park Avenue, New York,
NY 10016-5990; Order Department: 22 Law Drive, P.O.
Box 2300, Fairfield, NJ 07007-2300
ASTM F 606, Test Methods for Determining the
Mechanical Properties of Externally and Internally
Threaded Fasteners, Washers, Direct Tension
Indicators, and Rivets
ASTM F 812, Specification for Surface Discontinuities
of Nuts, Inch Series
ASTM F 1941, Electrodeposited Coatings on Threaded
Fasteners [Unified Inch Screw Threads (UN/UNR)]
ASTM F 2282, Standard Specification for Quality
Assurance Requirements for Carbon and Alloy Steel
Wire, Rods, and Bars for Mechanical Fasteners
1
ASTM F 2328, Standard Test Method for Determining
Decarburization and Carburization in Hardened and
Tempered Threaded Steel Bolts, Screws, and Studs
Publisher: ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive,
P.O. Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959
5 DIMENSIONS
(a) Unless otherwise specified, all dimensions in this
Standard shall be as specified in Tables 1 and 2, and
sections 6 through 9. All dimensions in this Standard
are in inches and apply before plating or coating is
specified. When a plating or coating is specified, the
finished product dimensions shall be agreed upon
between the supplier and purchaser.
(b) Symbols specifying geometric characteristics are
in accordance with ASME Y14.5M.
6 SERRATIONS
The configuration of the serrations shall be at the
discretion of the manufacturer, provided the perform-
ance requirements as specified in para. 12.2 are met.
7 TOPS OF NUTS
Tops of nuts shall be flat and chamfered. The length
of chamfer at hex corners shall be from 5% to 15% of
the basic thread size. The surface may be slightly convex
or rounded.
8 TRUE POSITION OF HEXAGON TO TAPPED HOLE
At maximum material condition (MMC), the axis of
the hexagon shall be located at true position with respect
to the axis of the thread pitch diameter within a tolerance
zone having a diameter equivalent to 4% of the maxi-
mum width across flats.
9 COUNTERSINK
Tapped hole shall be countersunk on the bearing face
and may be countersunk on the top. The maximum
countersink diameter shall be the thread basic (nominal)
major diameter plus 0.030 in. for 3⁄8 in. nominal size nuts
and smaller, and 1.08 times the basic major diameter for
ASME B18.16.4-2008
Table 1 Regular Serrated Flange Locknuts
B
F
G
A
ø Section 8 A A– 3X M Table 1M H
K
J
See section 7
See section 6
Slight rounding
permissable
30° ref
High points
Nominal Size or Minimum Maximum
Width Across Width Across Flange NutBasic Major Minimum Flange Perpendicularity
Flats, F Corners, G Diameter, B Thickness, HDiameter of Hex Thick- of Bearing
Thread Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Height, J ness, K Surface
No. 6 0.1380 0.312 0.302 0.361 0.342 0.422 0.408 0.171 0.156 0.10 0.02 0.014
8 0.1640 0.344 0.334 0.397 0.381 0.469 0.452 0.203 0.187 0.13 0.02 0.016
10 0.1900 0.375 0.365 0.433 0.416 0.500 0.480 0.219 0.203 0.13 0.03 0.017
12 0.2160 0.438 0.428 0.505 0.488 0.594 0.574 0.236 0.222 0.14 0.04 0.020
1⁄4 0.2500 0.438 0.428 0.505 0.488 0.594 0.574 0.236 0.222 0.14 0.04 0.020
5⁄16 0.3125 0.500 0.489 0.577 0.557 0.680 0.660 0.283 0.268 0.17 0.04 0.023
3⁄8 0.3750 0.562 0.551 0.650 0.628 0.750 0.728 0.347 0.330 0.23 0.04 0.025
7⁄16 0.4375 0.688 0.675 0.794 0.768 0.937 0.910 0.395 0.375 0.26 0.04 0.032
1⁄2 0.5000 0.750 0.736 0.866 0.840 1.031 1.000 0.458 0.437 0.31 0.05 0.035
9⁄16 0.5625 0.875 0.861 1.010 0.982 1.188 1.155 0.506 0.483 0.35 0.05 0.040
5⁄8 0.6250 0.938 0.922 1.083 1.051 1.281 1.248 0.569 0.545 0.40 0.05 0.044
3⁄4 0.7500 1.125 1.088 1.299 1.240 1.500 1.460 0.675 0.627 0.46 0.06 0.051
GENERAL NOTE: Dimensions are in inches.
2
ASME B18.16.4-2008
Table 2 Large Serrated Flange Locknuts
B
F
G
A
ø Section 8 A A– 3X M Table 2M H
K
J
See section 7
See section 6
Slight rounding
permissable
30° ref
High points
Nominal Size or Minimum Maximum
Width Across Width Across Flange Nut Thickness,Basic Major Minimum Flange Perpendicularity
Flats, F Corners, G Diameter, B HDiameter of Hex Thick- of Bearing
Thread Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Height, J ness, K Surface
1⁄4 0.2500 0.438 0.428 0.505 0.488 0.728 0.700 0.312 0.281 0.15 0.04 0.024
5⁄16 0.3125 0.500 0.489 0.577 0.557 0.820 0.790 0.375 0.343 0.20 0.04 0.028
3⁄8 0.3750 0.562 0.551 0.650 0.628 0.915 0.885 0.406 0.390 0.24 0.04 0.031
7⁄16 0.4375 0.688 0.675 0.794 0.768 1.131 1.100 0.468 0.437 0.26 0.04 0.038
1⁄2 0.5000 0.750 0.736 0.866 0.840 1.205 1.175 0.515 0.485 0.29 0.06 0.041
9⁄16 0.5825 0.875 0.861 1.010 0.982 1.300 1.260 0.578 0.546 0.37 0.06 0.044
5⁄8 0.6250 0.938 0.922 1.083 1.051 1.360 1.280 0.640 0.600 0.42 0.06 0.045
GENERAL NOTE: All dimensions are in inches.
nuts larger than 3⁄8 in. No part of the threaded portion
shall project beyond the bearing surface.
10 THREADS
Threads shall be Unified coarse or fine thread series
(UNC or UNF series) Class 2B, in accordance with
ASME B1.1.
Inspection shall be based on System 21 of ASME B1.3.
11 MATERIAL AND HARDNESS
Unless otherwise specified, nuts shall be manufac-
tured from carbon steel in accordance with ASTM F 2282.
The nuts shall have a case hardness of HR 15N 78-90
on the surface of the nut in accordance with
ASTM F 2328. For referee purposes, case hardness shall
be measured in the serrations.
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12 MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS
12.1 Proof Load Test
Nuts shall meet the proof load test using the values
in Table 3. The proof load test procedure from
ASTM F 606 shall be followed.
12.2 Break Loose Torque Test
Nuts shall have a break loose torque value equal to
or greater than 100% of the seating torque value. The
seating torque value shall be ±10% of the values listed
in Table 3.
(a) Procedure. Place a test bolt through a cold-rolled
steel strip and spacers as required. Assemble a test nut
so that at least three thread pitches of the bolt extend
beyond the top of the nut. While preventing the steel
strip from rotating, apply the torque value listed in
Table 3. Record the seating torque values, break the nut
loose from its seated position, and record the highest
ASME B18.16.4-2008
Table 3 Proof Load and Torque Values
Nut Size Nut Size
and Threads Proof Seating and Threads Proof Seating
per inch Load, lb Torque per inch Load, lb Torque
6-32 820 50 in.-lb
8-32 1,250 60 in.-lb
10-24 1,650 70 in.-lb
12-24 2,200 90 in.-lb
1⁄4-20 2,900 9 ft-lb
5⁄16-18 4,700 14 ft-lb
3⁄8-16 7,000 27 ft-lb
7⁄16-14 9,550 40 ft-lb
1⁄2-13 12,800 62 ft-lb
9⁄16-12 16,400 82 ft-lb
5⁄8-11 20,300 125 ft-lb
3⁄4-10 30,000 240 ft-lb
6-40 900 55 in.-lb
8-36 1,350 65 in.-lb
10-32 1,800 75 in.-lb
12-28 2,300 95 in.-lb
1⁄4-28 3,3