DIN 982 Prevailing torque hex nuts, non-metallic insert, high type
ReplacedNo longer current. Use the replacement shown.
- Edition
- DIN 982:1987-05
- Publisher
- DIN
- Part family
- Fasteners & threads
- Reviewed
- 27 October 2026 · source checked
- Use instead
- ISO 7040
Is DIN 982 still current?
No, it has been replaced. DIN 982 has been replaced by ISO 7040 (MechAtlas review: 27 October 2026). Use the replacement for new work, and check differences before interchanging parts.
What it covers
Former German regular nyloc nut standard.
Before you interchange parts
- DIN 982 → ISO 7040 / EN ISO 7040 (stated by catalogue): Catalogue prints ISO 7040 (coarse thread); fine-thread equivalent is ISO 10512.
Parts that use DIN 982
- Prevailing-torque lock nut (nyloc) (Germany (DIN), old)
Hex nut with a nylon (non-metallic) insert that grips the thread to resist loosening by vibration.
Withdrawn; replaced by DIN EN ISO 7040 / 10512.
Official source
MechAtlas does not reproduce standards. Check the official edition at the publisher's page for DIN 982 or the DIN store.
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