prEN ISO 7042
(Main)Prevailing torque (all-metal) hexagon high nuts - Product grades A and B (ISO/DIS 7042:2016)
Prevailing torque (all-metal) hexagon high nuts - Product grades A and B (ISO/DIS 7042:2016)
2017-11-17: Project cancelled in ISO/CS (see dataservice on 2017-11-16).
Hohe Sechskantmuttern mit Klemmteil (Ganzmetallmuttern) - Produktklassen A und B (ISO/DIS 7042:2016)
Écrous hexagonaux hauts autofreinés (tout métal) - Grades A et B (ISO/DIS 7042:2016)
Šestrobe zaščitne visoke matice z deformacijo (iz kovine) - Razreda izdelave A in B (ISO/DIS 7042:2016)
General Information
- Status
- Not Published
- Publication Date
- 01-Nov-2017
- Withdrawal Date
- 01-May-2018
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 185 - Threaded and nonthreaded mechanical fasteners and accessories
- Current Stage
- 4098 - Decision to abandon - Enquiry
- Start Date
- 16-Nov-2017
- Completion Date
- 21-Jan-2026
Relations
- Referred By
EN 15129:2009 - Anti-seismic devices - Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Referred By
EN 3747:2007 - Aerospace series - O-rings, in fluorosilicone rubber (FVMQ) - Technical specification - Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
Overview
The prEN ISO 7042 standard defines the specifications for prevailing torque all-metal hexagon high nuts, covering product grades A and B as outlined in the draft international standard ISO/DIS 7042:2016. These nuts feature coarse pitch threads and are designed to provide reliable prevailing torque performance without additional locking elements. The standard applies to nominal diameters ranging from M5 to M39, with product grade A for nuts up to M16 and grade B for larger diameters.
Although the project was cancelled in ISO/CS as of November 2017, the drafted specifications remain a critical reference for manufacturers and users in the fastener industry, ensuring compatibility and performance consistency in applications requiring self-locking hexagon nuts made entirely of metal.
Key Topics
Product Grades and Dimensions
- Grade A: For nominal diameters ≤ M16
- Grade B: For nominal diameters > M16
- Thread sizes covered include both preferred (e.g., M5, M6, M8, M10, M12, M16, M20, M24, M30, M36) and non-preferred threads (e.g., M7, M14, M18, M22, M27, M33, M39)
- Detailed dimensional requirements such as maximum height, width across flats, and minimum thread tolerances are specified, ensuring interchangeability and compliance with ISO 225 and ISO 4759-1.
Materials and Mechanical Properties
- Nuts can be made from steel or corrosion-resistant stainless steel.
- Steel nuts follow ISO 898-2 mechanical property classes (8, 10, 12), with quenching and tempering mandatory or optional depending on the steel grade.
- Stainless steel nuts comply with ISO 3506-2 and include grades A2-50, A2-70, A4-70, and A4-80.
- Product grades correspond to mechanical demands and diameter size, assuring optimum performance.
Functional and Tolerance Requirements
- Prevailing torque nuts are designed per ISO 2320 functional properties, ensuring they maintain locking action based on thread interference.
- Tolerance classes conform to ISO 4759-1, and thread limits are defined by ISO 965-2 for medium quality.
- Surface quality, including discontinuities and coatings, is controlled using ISO 6157-2, ISO 4042, ISO 10683, and ISO 16048 where appropriate.
Designation and Identification
- Nuts are designated by the format: PTAM hexagon high nut ISO 7042 – M[diameter] – [property class].
- "PTAM" stands for Prevailing Torque All-Metal, facilitating clear identification in technical documentation and procurement.
Applications
These prevailing torque all-metal hexagon high nuts are widely used in applications that require secure fastening under dynamic loads and vibration without additional locking components. Typical sectors include:
- Automotive and Transportation: Ensuring sustained bolt pre-tension in engines, chassis, and suspension assemblies.
- Heavy Machinery and Industrial Equipment: Providing reliable locking in large machinery where repeated load cycles occur.
- Construction and Structural Engineering: Utilized in securing steel frameworks where durability and locking reliability are essential.
- Aerospace and Defense: Used in specialized applications demanding high mechanical strength and resistance to loosening.
Their all-metal construction provides enhanced temperature resistance and durability compared to polymer or insert-type locking nuts, making them suitable for demanding industrial environments.
Related Standards
- ISO 898-2: Mechanical properties of carbon and alloy steel nuts with specified property classes.
- ISO 3506-2: Mechanical properties of corrosion-resistant stainless steel nuts.
- ISO 2320: Functional properties of prevailing torque steel nuts.
- ISO 4759-1: Product grades and tolerances for bolts, screws, studs, and nuts.
- ISO 225: Symbols and descriptions of dimensions for fasteners.
- ISO 965-2: Limits of sizes for general-purpose metric screw threads.
- ISO 4042, ISO 10683, ISO 16048: Standards relating to surface coatings and passivation treatments for fasteners.
- ISO/TR 16224: Technical aspects of nut design relevant to prevailing torque features.
Compliance with these standards ensures that prevailing torque all-metal hexagon high nuts meet global quality, mechanical, and functional criteria required by modern engineering and manufacturing sectors.
By adhering to prEN ISO 7042 specifications, manufacturers and engineering professionals ensure the production and use of high-quality prevailing torque nuts that provide consistent locking performance, enhanced safety, and reliability across various applications. This contributes significantly to reducing maintenance costs and preventing fastener loosening in critical assemblies.
Frequently Asked Questions
prEN ISO 7042 is a draft published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Prevailing torque (all-metal) hexagon high nuts - Product grades A and B (ISO/DIS 7042:2016)". This standard covers: 2017-11-17: Project cancelled in ISO/CS (see dataservice on 2017-11-16).
2017-11-17: Project cancelled in ISO/CS (see dataservice on 2017-11-16).
prEN ISO 7042 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 21.060.20 - Nuts. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
prEN ISO 7042 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 15129:2009, EN 1097-8:2009, EN 12697-22:2003+A1:2007, EN ISO 8536-2:2010, EN ISO 4869-3:2007, EN ISO 28706-4:2011, EN ISO 28706-2:2011, EN 13071-1:2008, EN 13121-3:2008+A1:2010, EN ISO 8362-2:2010, EN ISO 28706-3:2011, EN 1466:2004+A1:2007, EN 12790:2009, EN ISO 9117-1:2009, EN 3747:2007. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Standards Content (Sample)
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Prevailing torque (all-metal) hexagon high nuts - Product grades A and B (ISO/DIS
7042:2016)
Hohe Sechskantmuttern mit Klemmteil (Ganzmetallmuttern) - Produktklassen A und B
(ISO/DIS 7042:2016)
Écrous hexagonaux hauts autofreinés (tout métal) - Grades A et B (ISO/DIS 7042:2016)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN ISO 7042
ICS:
21.060.20 Matice Nuts
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
DRAFT INTERNATIONAL STANDARD
ISO/DIS 7042
ISO/TC 2/SC 12 Secretariat: DIN
Voting begins on: Voting terminates on:
2016-03-31 2016-06-29
Prevailing torque (all-metal) hexagon high nuts — Product
grades A and B
Écrous hexagonaux hauts autofreinés (tout métal) — Grades A et B
ICS: 21.060.20
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with metric internal thread.
This fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition (ISO 7042:2012) and the third edition of
ISO 7720:2012.
This standard differs from ISO 7042:2012 and ISO 7720: 2012 as follows:
— the Scope has been updated;
— the preferred and the non-preferred threads are given in two separate tables, and the threads M7,
M18, M22, M27, M33 and M39 have been added;
— as property class 9 has been deleted, nuts in accordance with ISO 7720: 2012 have been replaced
by nuts of property class 10 in accordance with this standard;
— d has been specified with two decimal place;
w, min
— the maximum height have been corrected for M12 (12,60 instead of 13,30) and M24 (24,00 instead
of 23,90);
— for steel nuts, quenching and tempering is specified in accordance with ISO 898-2 as mandatory or
optional;
— the reference to ISO/TR 16224 for nut design has been added;
— stainless steel nuts have been added;
ISO/DIS 7042:2016(E)
— "prevailing torque all metal nuts" has been replaced by the symbol "P
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