NSK-BSlotted hole fixings up to 12.9 strength classes

Areas of application

  • Highly stressed and high-strength bolted connections in accordance with VDI 2230-
  • Force-fit, static and dynamic transmission of the operating load via the braced components
  • Strength classes up to 12.9 or A80
  • Circular hole and slotted hole connections (See also NSK-L for small installation spaces)

Special features

  • Suitable for high preload forces
  • Defined, constant coefficient of friction
  • Increases the flexibility of the screw connection
  • Special spring characteristics / optimum residual spring behaviour for strength classes 10.9 and 12.9 (Spring characteristics stored e.g. at M-Design)
  • Locking element to prevent loosening & automatic unscrewing
  • Complies with standards DIN 267-26, DIN 25201-4, DIN EN 17976

Comparison of possible solutions for highly stressed and high-strength bolted joints

  Spring/profile Locking edge ring1
Spring washer2 with washer
Wedge disc pairs
(flat design)
Wedge disc pairs
(conical design)
Clamping disc
(DIN6796)
Locking washer SK-B NSK-B
Damage to the counterclaims
Defined / reproducible contact pressure (coefficient of friction)
Improved compliance with short clamping lengths
Compensation of slackening effects3
Compensation of loosening effects4
Acquisition costs compared to washer DIN 1255
1 DIN 127, 128, 6905, 7980 etc.
2 DIN 137, 6904
3 according to VDI 2230, DIN 267-26
4 in accordance with DIN 65151 / DIN 25201-4
5 same / higher / high

Technical information

  Spring steel C60
EN 1.1211
Stainless steel A41
EN 1.4401
Other materials EN 1.4547, EN 2.4819, EN 2.4668 (on request)
Hardness / Strength ≥ 430 HV10 ≥ 595 N/mm2 depending on material
Coating Zinc flake coating - -
Corrosion protection > 720h in the salt spray test
(according to ISO 9227)
PREN 27
(related to base material)
depending on material
Temperature range -40°C to 150°C -40°C to 150°C depending on material
Screw quality 8.8 - 12.9 up to and including
A4-80
depending on material
Dimension range M5 - M16 M5 - M16 as required
1 can also be used for stainless steel A2 screws, e.g. EN 1.4301 or EN 1.4310

Applications

Railway Industry
Elevators
Agricultural machinery
Mechanical engineering

Why do screw connections come loose?


How does an NSK-B work?

Force-locking effect with curved geometry matched to the preload force depending on the strength class

  • Increases the flexibility of a bolted joint
  • Prevents slackening effects and supports the locking effect against selfacting loosening

Form locking effect due to the interlocking under the screw head or on the nut

  • Supports the locking effect against selfacting loosening

How are NSK-B tested?

Minimum residual spring force test according to DIN 267-26
Force measurement, if the screw connection is relieved by 20μm (Technical specifications for conical spring steel washers for bolted joints)

Spring characteristic curve, matched to:

  • Strength class 10.9 and 12.9 (steel)
  • A80 for stainless steel 1.4401

Vibration test according to DIN 65151 & DIN 25201-4 Annex B.

  • Application-orientated testing on circular-holes and slotted holes
  • Internal testing equipment are verified by external institutes.

Pressure cone test
Deflection tests

The functional properties and tests for slotted hole connections are not defined in standards. The tests, carried out by teckentrup SLI, are used for orientation.
The properties and testing methode for slotted hole connections must be specified by the user.

Spring steel (C60) with zinc flake

NSK-B Article No. DI DA S H Weight/1.000 St. Pcs. per unit 3D Download Request
NSK-B5 070520 Ø 5.10+0.48 Ø 18.20-0.52 1.40±0.04 2.60±0.20 2,50 kg 1.000 Download Add to request list
NSK-B6 070530 Ø 6.10+0.48 Ø 18.20-0.52 1.40±0.04 2.60±0.20 2,50 kg 1.000 Download Add to request list
NSK-B8 070540 Ø 8.20+0.58 Ø 22.25-0.52 1.90±0.05 3.10±0.25 5,00 kg 500 Download Add to request list
NSK-B10 070550 Ø 10.20+0.58 Ø 27.25-0.52 2.40±0.05 3.60±0.25 9,40 kg 500 Download Add to request list
NSK-B12 070560 Ø 12.40+0.58 Ø 32.30-0.62 2.80±0.06 4.80±0.25 15,40 kg 250 Download Add to request list
NSK-B16 070580 Ø 16.40+0.58 Ø 45,40-0.62 3.50±0.07 5.40±0.30 38,00 kg 100 Download Add to request list

Stainless steel A4 / 1.4401

NSK-B Article No. DI DA S H Weight/1.000 St. Pcs. per unit 3D Download Request
NSK-B5 076520 Ø 5.10+0.48 Ø 18.20-0.52 1.40±0.04 2.60±0.20 2,50 kg 1.000 Download Add to request list
NSK-B6 076530 Ø 6.10+0.48 Ø 18.20-0.52 1.40±0.04 2.60±0.20 2,50 kg 1.000 Download Add to request list
NSK-B8 076540 Ø 8.20+0.58 Ø 22.25-0.52 1.90±0.05 3.10±0.25 5,00 kg 500 Download Add to request list
NSK-B10 076550 Ø 10.20+0.58 Ø 27.25-0.52 2.40±0.05 3.60±0.25 9,40 kg 500 Download Add to request list
NSK-B12 076560 Ø 12.40+0.58 Ø 32.30-0.62 2.80±0.06 4.80±0.25 15,40 kg 250 Download Add to request list
NSK-B16 076580 Ø 16.40+0.58 Ø 45,40-0.62 3.50±0.07 5.40±0.30 38,00 kg 100 Download Add to request list
Technical changes reserved
The securing effect of the NSK-B and NSK-L on slotted holes is verified using a wide range of test methods. The hole clearance in the transverse direction corresponds to normal holes (DIN EN 20273; tolerance class H 13, medium). Furthermore, slotted hole edges are always deburred. For your own applications, it is recommended that you carry out your own tests with specialised personnel.

What is the difference between SK and NSK washers?

  Lock washer
(SK Washer)
New lock washer
(NSK washer)
State of development
1990
2007 cont.
Form
Linear cross- section
Angled or curved cross-section with bead
Compensation of loosening effects1
mainly given
I.O.
Compensation of loosening effects2
not given (standard from 2005)
I.O.
Fulfilment of the teckentrup product characteristics
Manufacturer-dependent and to be verified in individual cases
I.O.
Costs
Identical NSK
Identical SK
1 according to DIN 65151 and, if applicable, DIN 25201 - 4 2021-11, depending on design with adapted parameters depending on strength class etc.
2 based on VDI 2230, DIN 267-26 2005-12
The SK washers are produced by different manufacturers worldwide and may have different functional properties with the same external appearance.

SK washer

NSK washer


SK-B (wide) for large pressure transfer surfaces and slotted hole connections ≤ 12.9

Spring steel with zinc flake

SK-B Article No. DI DA S H Weight/1.000 St. Pcs. per unit Request
SK-B6 090530 Ø 6.10+0.48 Ø 18.20-0.52 1.40±0.04 2.35+0.20 2,50 kg 1.000 In the request list
SK-B8 090540 Ø 8.20+0.58 Ø 22.25-0.52 1.90±0.05 2.70+0.20 5,00 kg 500 In the request list
SK-B10 090550 Ø 10.20+0.58 Ø 27.25-0.52 2.40±0.05 3.45+0.20 9,40 kg 500 In the request list
SK-B12 090560 Ø 12.40+0.58 Ø 32.30-0.62 2.80±0.06 4.30+0.20 15,40 kg 250 In the request list
SK-B16 092410 Ø 16.40+0.58 Ø 45,40-0.62 3.50±0.07 5.40+0.50 38,00 kg 100 In the request list

Stainless steel A4 / 1.4401

SK-B Article No. DI DA S H Weight/1.000 St. Pcs. per unit Request
SK-B6 096530 Ø 6.10+0.48 Ø 18.20-0.52 1.40±0.04 2.35+0.20 2,50 kg 1.000 Add to request list
SK-B8 096540 Ø 8.20+0.58 Ø 22.25-0.52 1.90±0.05 2.70+0.20 5,00 kg 500 Add to request list
SK-B10 096550 Ø 10.20+0.58 Ø 27.25-0.52 2.40±0.05 3.45+0.20 9,40 kg 500 Add to request list
SK-B12 096560 Ø 12.40+0.58 Ø 32.30-0.62 2.80±0.06 4.30+0.20 15,40 kg 250 Add to request list
Technical changes reserved
The securing effect of the SK-B on slotted holes is verified using a wide range of test methods. The hole clearance in the transverse direction corresponds to normal holes (DIN EN 20273; tolerance class H 13, medium). Furthermore, slotted hole edges are always deburred. For your own applications, it is recommended that you carry out your own tests with specialised personnel.