SURFACE J2485

ISSUED
JAN2003
VEHICLE
STANDARD Issued 2003-01

Fastener Part Standard - Machine Screw Nuts (Metric and Inch)

1. Scope—This SAE Part Standard covers selected machine screw nuts manufactured in accordance with
American Society for Mechanical Engineers dimensional standards. This document covers material most
often used in ship systems and equipment but its use may be applied wherever fasteners of the covered
materials are used. This document permits the fasteners to be identified and ordered by a part or identifying
number (PIN) as defined in this document.

1.1 Purpose—The purpose of this document is to assist the designer and other personnel in providing
requirements and part identifying numbers for the most commonly used machine screw nuts. A part or
identification number is normally required for all military applications and provides a useful means of
communicating fastener requirements to suppliers and manufacturers in a very succinct manner.

1.2 Machine Screw Nut Part Numbers—This document provides part or identifying numbers that can be used to
identify machine screw nuts covered by this document. The part identification number (PIN) identifies the
thread form, configuration (shape), nominal diameter, special features (plating and coatings), and fastener
material.

2. References

2.1 Applicable Publications—The following publications form a part of the specification to the extent specified
herein. Unless otherwise indicated, the latest issue of SAE publications shall apply.

2.1.1 SAE PUBLICATIONS—Available from SAE, 400 Commonwealth Drive, Warrendale, Pa 15096-0001 or
www.sae.org Tel. (724)-776-4970

SAE AMS 2412—Silver Plating, Copper Strike, Low Bake

SAE AMS 2485—Black Oxide Coating
SAE AMS 2487—Anodic Treatment of Titanium and Titanium Alloys
SAE AMS 2488—Anodic Treatment, Tittanium and Titanium Alloys Solution pH 13 or Higher
SAE AMS-C-26074—Coatings, Electroless Nickel, Requirements for
SAE AS1701—Lubricant, Solid Dry Film
SAEJ2280—Ship Systems and Equipment—Fasteners—Selection and Identification Requirements
SAE J2295—Fasteners—Part Standard—Cap Screws, Hex Bolts, and Hex Nuts
SAE J2484—Fastener Part Standard—Machine Screws

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2.1.2 ASME P UBLICATIO NS—Available from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 22 Law Drive, Box
2900, Fairfield, NJ 07007-2900. web site: www.asme.org Tel. (800)-843-2763

ASME B1.1—Unified Inch Screw Thread

ASME B1.3M—Screw Thread Gaging Systems for Dimensional Acceptability—Inch and Metric Screw
Threads (UN, UNR, UNJ, M and MJ)
ASME B1.13M—Metric Screw Threads - M Profile
ASME B18.6.3—Machine Screws and Machine Screw Nuts
ASME B18.2.4.1M—Metric Hex Nuts, Style 1
ASME B18.18.2M—Inspection and Quality Assurance for High Volume Machine Assembly Fasteners

2.1.3 ASTM P UBLICATIONS—Available from the American Society for Testing and Materials, 100 Barr Harbor Drive,
West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. web site: www.astm.org Tel. (610)-832-4585

ASTM A 29/A 29M—Steel Bars, Carbon and Alloy, Hot Wrought and Cold-Finished, General
Requirements for
ASTM A 342/A 342M—Standard Test Methods for Permeability of Feebly Magnetic Materials
ASTM A 380—Cleaning, Descaling and Passivation of Stainless Steel Parts, Equipment, and Systems
ASTM A 453/A453M—Bolting Materials, High Temperature, 50 to 120 ksi (345 to 827 MPa) Yield Strength
with Expansion Coefficients Comparable to Austenitic Steels
ASTM A 563—Carbon and Alloy Steel Nuts
ASTM A 563M—Carbon and Alloy Steel Nuts [Metric]
ASTM B 580—Standard Specification for Anodic Oxide Coatings on Aluminum
ASTM F 467—Nonferrous Nuts for General Use
ASTM F 467M—Nonferrous Nuts for General Use [Metric]
ASTM F 594—Stainless Steel Nuts
ASTM F 812/F 812M—Surface Discontinuities of Nuts, Inch and Metric Series
ASTM F 836M—Style 1 Stainless Steel Metric Nuts
ASTM F 1136—Chromium/Zinc Corrosion Protective Coatings for Fasteners
ASTM F 1470—Fastener Sampling for Specified Mechanical Properties and Performance Inspection
ASTM F 1941—Electrodeposited Coatings on Threaded Fasteners
(Unified Inch Screw Threads (UN/UNR))
ASTM F 1941M—Electrodeposited Coatings on Threaded Fasteners (Metric)

2.1.4 D EPARTMENT OF D EFENSE PUBLICATIO NS —Available from the Standardization Documents Order Desk,
Building 4D, 700 Robbins Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094 web site: http://assist.daps.mil or
http://stinet.dtic.mil/ Tel. (215) 697-2179

MIL-DTL-83488—Detail Specification, Coating, Aluminum, High Purity

3. Fastener Part or Identifying Numbers

3.1 SAE Machine Screw Nut Standards—This machine screw nut part standard utilizes ASME dimensional
standards for machine screw nuts and primarily ASTM materials for fasteners.

3.2 Part Or Identifying Numbers (PINs) For Selected Machine Screw Nuts—PINs are provided herein for
selected machine screw nuts for the purpose of common logistics parts identification between designers,
fastener manufacturers, construction and repair activities and equipment operators. Part numbers are provided
for only those fastener configurations and materials most likely to be needed for ship systems and equipment.
Figures 1A and 1B provide part or identifying numbers for selected machine screw nuts. The part number
consists of a number of fields in order as identified in Figures 1A and 1B. (There are no blank spaces in the
PIN.). The last field in the PIN, field 6, designates the machine screw nut material. Table 1 lists the material
designators for field 6 of the PIN along with the chemical and mechanical properties of the material.

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FIGURE 1A—PART NUMBERS FOR MACHINE SCREW NUTS

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FIGURE 1B—PART NUMBERS FOR MACHINE SCREW NUTS

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TABLE 1—MECHANICAL PROPERTY REQUIREMENTS FOR MACHINE SCREW NUT MATERIALS

Field 6 UNS Name/ Material Proof Stress(2) Proof Stress (2) Hardness,
Designator Designation Specification(1) Min, ksi Min, MPa Rockwell
G UNS G10150- Medium or 68 470 B55-C32
UNS G10300 Carbon Steel-
UNS G11160- ASTM A 29/A 29M
UNS G11320
S Austenitic 70 500 B65 – B95
Stainless Steel (inch)
UNS S30400 Alloy 304 B81 – B95
UNS S30403 Alloy 304L (metric)
UNS S30500 Alloy 305
UNS S38400 Alloy 384
UNS S30430 Alloy XM7
UNS S31600 Alloy 316
UNS S31603 Alloy 316L

S2 See above Alloys 316 & 316L See above See above See above

C UNS C27000 Brass – Cu 270 60 415 F55 min.

or or
UNS C27400 Brass – Cu 274
N UNS N04400 NI-Cu Alloy 400 70 485 B60 min.
BN UNS N06686 Ni-Cr-Mo-W Alloy 115 790 C23 min.
H UNS N10276 Ni-Mo-Cr Ni276 110 760 C20 min.
A1 UNS A96061 Aluminum 6061 40 275 B40 min.

T1 UNS R55111 Titanium Alloy 5111 105 725 C24 min.

HR UNS S66286 Alloy A 286 130 895 B99 min.
ASTM A 453/ A453M
1. Unless otherwise indicated the chemical requirements of the following specifications apply:
Inch - (Austenitic steel - ASTM F 594) (Non ferrous materials - ASTM F 467)
(Carbon steel - ASTM A 563)
Metric (Austenitic steel - ASTM F 836M) (Non ferrous materials - ASTM F 467M )
(Carbon steel - ASTM A 563M)
2. ksi units apply to inch size fasteners and MPa units apply to metric size fasteners.

3.3 Dimensional Requirements for ASTM Fasteners—The dimensional requirements for a particular
configuration machine screw nut are to be as shown in ASME B18.6.3 for inch machine screw nuts and ASME
B18.2.4.1M for metric machine screw nuts.

3.3.1 THICK NES S O F NUTS—The thickness of metric machine screw nuts shall be in accordance with ASME
B18.2.4.1M and the thickness of inch machine screw nuts shall be in accordance with ASME B18.6.3.

3.3.2 D IAMETERS OF NUT THRE ADS—Diameters shall be restricted to those identified in the applicable dimensional
standards, ASME B18.2.4.1M and ASME B18.6.3. For new design, diameters should be restricted to the
following sizes when possible:

a. Metric—M2, M2.5, M3, M3.5, M4, M5, M6, M8, M10, M12
b. Inch—No. 2, No. 4, No. 6, No. 8, No. 10, 1/4, 5/16, 3/8

NOTE— To minimize configurations, it is recommended that standard nuts as identified in SAE J2295 be
used for diameters of M6 and 1/4 inch and larger when available. Unlike machine screw nuts, nuts
to SAE J2295 carry material identification marking.

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3.3.3 THREAD TYPES AND FITS—Thread types and fits shall be restricted to those identified herein and permitted in
the applicable dimensional standard. Threads, tolerances, allowances for plating, and gauging shall be in
accordance with ASME B18.6.3 for inch machine screw nuts and ASME B18.2.4.1M for metric machine
screw nuts. The threads on inch size nuts shall be Unified Standard Class 2B in accordance with ASME
B1.1. For metric nuts, threads shall be metric coarse series Class 6H conforming to ASME B1.13M. Thread
acceptance shall be based on ASME B1.3M System 21.

3.4 Coating Requirements—Coatings shall be limited to those identified herein. Coatings are recommended for
the medium carbon steels for corrosion protection. The applicable coating shall be designated in the part
identification number as indicated in Figure 1B. While not normally recommended, the black oxide coating can
be specified for materials other than carbon steels where a shiny natural appearance must be avoided.

3.4.1 ELECTRO- DEPO SITED CO ATINGS—Electro-deposited coatings shall be in accordance with ASTM F 1941 for
inch dimensioned nuts and ASTM F 1941M for metric nuts as provided herein. The minimum coating
thickness shall be one-sixth the pitch diameter allowance as identified in the applicable coating document or
ASME B1.1 or B1.13M as applicable. Low coating thickness impairs chromate adhesion and performance
and use of coated nuts is not recommended when the coating thickness will be less than 0.00015 in for inch
series nuts and 4 µm for metric nuts. Coating thickness is applicable to significant surfaces only as defined
and measured in accordance with ASTM F 1941 and ASTM F 1941M as applicable. Unless designated by
the purchaser, any of the chromate finishes identified in the referenced ASTM documents may be supplied.
Designation A (Clear) for inch nuts and Designation B (Blue-bright) for metric nuts are recommended.

3.4.2 BLACK OXIDE COATINGS—Black oxide coatings shall be in accordance with SAE AMS 2485.

3.4.3 C OATINGS FOR T ITANIUM FAS TENERS—Fasteners of titanium alloy shall be anodized in accordance with SAE
AMS 2487 or AMS 2488, Type 2 (except testing requirements may be negotiated between manufacturer
and coating supplier). (See 3.4.7) for an additional coating often used for titanium nuts.

3.4.4 PASSIVATION —All corrosion-resistant steel fasteners shall be passivated in accordance with ASTM A 380.
Additional coatings are not necessary for corrosion protection of corrosion resistant steel fasteners but solid
dry film lubricants (see 3.4.7) may be added for lubricity.

3.4.5 ALUMINUM COATINGS—Aluminum plating of steel nuts shall be in accordance with MIL-DTL-83488. For
aluminum plated nuts, a nickel strike undercoating in accordance with SAE AMS-C-26074 is recommended.
Aluminum coating shall be anodized in accordance with ASTM B 580.

3.4.6 SILVER PLATING—Silver plating shall be in accordance with SAE AMS 2412.

3.4.7 SOLID D RY F ILM LUBRICANTS—Dry or solid film lubricants are used on fasteners to prevent corrosion and to
reduce installation friction. These coatings are recommended for use on titanium and corrosion resisting
steel fasteners to reduce friction and galling. Solid or dry film lubricants shall be in accordance with SAE
AS1701 Class 1 except that the dry film lubricant used for heat and corrosion resistant (HR) nuts shall be of
a class rated for 399 °C (750 °F) or higher.

3.4.8 ZINC/ALUMINUM OR CHRO MIUM /Z INC INO RG ANIC C O ATING—This coating shall meet the requirements of Grade
3 in accordance with ASTM F 1136 except that a pigmented topcoat is permitted. The basecoat shall have
a minimum thickness of 5.5 m. (If a particular pigmented topcoat color is required, see 4.6.2 for guidance.)

3.5 Quality Assurance—The ordering document must address quality assurance requirements. Many of the
ASTM standards have supplementary requirements that apply only when specified by the purchaser in the
contract or order. SAE J2280 Appendix A identifies additional test/inspection requirements that are to be
applied when SAE J2280 Appendix A is contractually invoked, such as for most military procurements. If the
ordering document does not address quality control requirements, the following inspections shall apply:

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3.5.1 SURFACE DISCONTINUITIES—Non destructive inspection for surface discontinuities shall be in accordance with
ASTM F 812/F 812M MT or PT inspection. This requirement applies only to metric nuts 5 mm diameter and
larger and inch nuts of 1/4 in and larger diameter.

3.5.2 D IME NSIO NS—Dimensional inspections shall be in accordance with the referenced ASME dimensional
standard. Unless otherwise specified, the number of samples shall be in accordance with the ASME
dimensional standard. If the number of samples is not addressed in the dimensional standard, the
requirements of ASME B18.18.2M shall apply. For lots of 5000 pieces or less, Sample Size A of ASTM F
1470 may be applied for dimensional inspection.

3.5.3 STRENGTH AND MA TERIAL T ESTS AND D IMENSIONAL INSPECTIO NS —These tests and inspections shall be in
accordance with the applicable referenced ASTM fastener material standard unless the manufacturer utilizes
a quality assurance process that provides equivalent or better assurance.

3.5.4 C OATING THICKNESS—For coated fasteners, the coating thickness shall be verified by one of the methods
identified in ASTM F 1941 or F 1941M as applicable. The number of samples shall be as specified ASTM F
1941 or F 1941M as applicable.

4. Notes—This section contains information of a general or explanatory nature that may be helpful, but is not
mandatory.

4.1 Intended Use—This document establishes requirements and part or identifying numbers for selected
materials. While this document was developed specifically for ship systems and equipment, its use is not
restricted to these applications.

4.2 Identification of Part Numbering System on Drawings—On drawings where a column exists for identifying
the manufacturer or his Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code, indicate the CAGE Code “81343/
J2485” or “SAE J2485” as required by the drawing standard. If no column exists or there is space only for the
5-digit CAGE Code, then a note must indicate that the part numbers are defined in SAE J2485.

4.3 Machine Screws—Part Numbers and requirements for machine screws are covered in SAE J2484.

4.4 Magnetic Permeability—For certain applications, low magnetic permeability may be required. Most non-
ferrous fasteners have a relative magnetic permeability in air of 2.0 maximum when determined in accordance
with ASTM A 342/A 342M on the finished fastener. However Nickel-Copper Alloy 400 and 405 fasteners
should not be used when a magnetic permeability of 2.0 maximum is required as the magnetic permeability
changes significantly at a transition temperature which is within the temperature range of normal usage. For
CRES fasteners, alloy 316/316L should be specified when low magnetic permeability is required. The relative
magnetic permeability should not exceed 2.0 maximum for alloy 316/316L alloy fasteners while similar CRES
fasteners of other 300 series alloy may exceed this value. If compliance with magnetic permeability
requirements is necessary, the requirements must be identified in addition to the part number for the screw.

4.4.1 Nickel-Copper alloys such as Alloy 400 can often be identified by their magnetic properties. The Curie point
will be between –5 °C and 100 °C depending upon the alloy. This means the material will be magnetic when
placed in a freezer and the magnetic properties will disappear when it is placed in hot water above the Curie
point.

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4.5 Marking for Material Identification—Machine screw nuts are not normally marked for material identification
as most are low strength materials and of sizes for which the space for marking is limited. However, several of
the materials covered in this document have high strength and corrosion resistant properties and can not be
visually distinguished from more common machine screw nuts with less strength or corrosion resistance.
Therefore, it is recommended that procurement activities invoke marking requirements for nuts of the materials
listed below when the nuts are of sufficient size to permit marking. Marking of machine screw nuts of
diameters less than 10 mm (3/8 in) is not recommended. When these materials are required for hex
configurations of 6 mm (1/4 in) and larger diameters it is recommended that hex nuts in accordance with SAE
SAE J2295 be procured since SAE J2295 invokes marking requirements. Machine screw nuts made of
materials meeting the requirements of ASTM F 467 and F 467M may be marked in accordance with the
mechanical property marking identified in the applicable specification.

4.5.1 AUSTENITIC STAINLESS STE ELS—Two designators (S and S2) apply for austenitic stainless steel machine
screw nuts in Table 1 and have the same strength requirements. For a particular designator, any of the
materials listed can be provided. For the greatest corrosion resistance, designator S2 should be used. The
marking of screws with S2 materials is recommended when space permits. The recommended marking is:
316.

4.5.2 H EAT R ESISTA NT STEEL —For heat resistant steel, designator HR in Table 1 it is recommended that a material
identification marking be used when space permits. The recommended marking is: HR

4.5.3 N ICKE L ALLOYS—For Alloy 686, Designator BN in Table 1, it is recommended that a material identification
marking in accordance with ASTM F 467 or F 467M as applicable be used when space permits. If space is
limited, use “BN” and “MBN” for inch and metric nuts respectively.

4.6 Use of Coatings—Not all coatings are suitable for use on all materials. In addition to the following guidance,
SAE J2280 provides additional guidance on the use of specific coatings and the Appendix of SAE J2280
provides further restrictions regarding coatings for use on Navy ships.

4.6.1 U SE OF SILVER PLATING—Silver plating is primarily used as a thread lubricant to prevent galling and is not
usually used on machine screw nuts. Silver plating should only be specified for fasteners that are more
noble than silver such as Nickel-copper and nickel based alloys and some stainless steels. Silver shall not be
applied to titanium fasteners.

4.6.2 U SE OF ZINC /ALUMINUM OR CHRO MIUM /Z INC C OATINGS —If a pigmented topcoat of a particular color is desired
it must be specified in the ordering documentation. For metric fasteners, a blue pigmented topcoat is
recommended if color identificaiton is desired.

4.7 Key words—Fasteners, part or identifying numbers.

PREPARED BY THE SAE FASTENERS SUBCOMMITTEE OF THE

SAE SHIP SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT COMMITTEE

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Rationale—Not applicable.

Relationship of SAE Standard to ISO StandardRelationship of SAE Standard to ISO Standard—This

standard has no ISO counterpart.

Application—This SAE part Standard covers inch and metric machine screw nuts of materials commonly
used in the shipbuilding industry. However, this document is not limited to the shipbuilding industry and
is suitable for use in a wide range of applications. The machine screw nut configurations are selected
from applicable ASME B18 configurations.

The purpose of this document is to assist the designer and other personnel in providing requirements
and part identifying numbers for the most commonly used machine screw nuts for ship systems and
equipment. A part or identification number (PIN) is normally required for all military applications and
provides a useful means of communicating fastener requirements to suppliers and manufacturers in a
very succinct manner.

This document provides part or identifying numbers that can be used to identify machine screw nuts
covered by this document. The parts covered by this document are manufactured in accordance with
materials and processes identified in standards issued by ASTM. The part identification number (PIN)
identifies the thread form, configuration (shape), nominal diameter, special features (plating and
coatings), and fastener material.

Reference Section

SAE AMS 2412—Silver Plating, Copper Strike, Low Bake

SAE AMS 2485—Black Oxide Coating

SAE AMS 2487—Anodic Treatment of Titanium and Titanium Alloys—Solution pH 12.4 maximum

SAE AMS 2488—Anodic Treatment, Titanium and Titanium Alloys—Solution pH 13 or Higher

SAE AMS-C-26074—Coatings, Electroless Nickel, Requirements for

SAE AS1701—Lubricant, Solid Dry Film

SAEJ2280—Ship Systems and EquipmentæFasteners—Selection and Identification Requirements

SAE J2295—FastenersæPart Standard—Cap Screws, Hex Bolts, and Hex Nuts

SAE J2484—Fastener Part Standard – Machine Screws Nuts

ASME B1.1—Unified Inch Screw Threads (UN and UNR Thread Form)

ASME B1.3M—Screw Thread Gaging Systems for Dimensional Acceptability—Inch and Metric Screw
Threads (UN, UNR, UNJ, M and MJ)

ASME B1.13M—Metric Screw Threads - M Profile

ASME B18.6.3—Machine Screws and Machine Screw Nuts

ASME B18.2.4.1M—Metric Hex Nuts, Style 1

ASME B18.18.2M—Inspection and Quality Assurance for High Volume Machine Assembly Fasteners
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ASTM A 29/A29M—Steel Bars, Carbon and Alloy, Hot-Wrought and Cold-Finished, General
Requirements for

ASTM A 342/A 342M—Standard Test Methods for Permeability of Feebly Magnetic Materials

ASTM A 380—Cleaning, Descaling and Passivation of Stainless Steel Parts, Equipment, and Systems

ASTM A 453/A 453M—Bolting Materials, High-Temperature, 50 to 120 ksi [345 to 827 MPa] Yield
Strength, With Expansion Coefficients Comparable to Austenitic Steels

ASTM A 563—Carbon and Alloy Steel Nuts

ASTM A 563M—Carbon and Alloy Steel Nuts

ASTM B 580—Standard Specification for Anodic Oxide Coatings on Aluminum

ASTM F 467—Nonferrous Nuts for General Use

ASTM F 467M—Nonferrous Nuts for General Use [Metric]

ASTM F 594—Stainless Steel Nuts

ASTM F 812/F 812M—Surface Discontinuities of Nuts

ASTM F 836M—Style 1 Stainless Steel Metric Nuts

ASTM F 1136—Chromium/Zinc Corrosion Protective Coatings for Fasteners

ASTM F 1470—Fastener Sampling for Specified Mechanical Properties and Performance Inspection

ASTM F 1941—Electrodeposited Coatings on Threaded Fasteners (Unified Inch Screw Threads

(UN/UNR))

ASTM F 1941M—Electrodeposited Coatings on Threaded Fasteners (Metric)

MIL-DTL-83488—Detail Specification, Coating, Aluminum, High Purity

Developed by the SAE Fasteners Subcommittee

Sponsored by the SAE Ship Systems and Equipment Committee