Abstract

Specifies requirements for single start parallel coarse pitch series metric screw threads, mainly intended for threaded fasteners. It covers screw threads from 1.6 mm diameter up to and including 64 mm diameter, in tolerance classes 6e, 6f, 6g and 8g, for external threads; and 6H and 6G for internal threads. Information is given on symbols for screw thread parameters, tolerances, deviations, thread classes, designation and verification. Appendices, giving notes on the production of screw threads and a comparison of symbols used in this Standard and the 1972 edition, are included. It should be particularly noted that in this edition, the thread roots of external threads (root curvature and associated limits and tolerances), are specified in a manner that is fundamentally different from the 1972 edition.

RECONFIRMATION NOTICE
Technical Committee ME-029 has reviewed the content of this publication and in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation, it has been determined that the publication is still valid and does not require change.
Certain documents referenced in the publication may have been amended since the original date of publication. Users are advised to ensure that they are using the latest versions of such documents as appropriate, unless advised otherwise in this Reconfirmation Notice.
Approved for reconfirmation in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation on 16 June 2017.
The following are represented on Technical Committee ME-029:
Association of Accredited Certification Bodies
Association of Wall and Ceiling Industries of Australia
Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Australian Engineered Fasteners and Anchors Council
Australian Industry Group
Australian Steel Institute
AUSTROADS
Bureau of Steel Manufacturers of Australia
Galvanizers Association of Australia
Materials Australia
National Association of Steel-Framed Housing
National Association of Testing Authorities Australia
New Zealand Heavy Engineering Research Association
Society of Automotive Engineers- Australasia
Steel Construction New Zealand
Swinburne University of Technology

Scope

This standard specifies requirements for single start, parallel, coarse pitch series metric screw threads, mainly intended for threaded fasteners. The standard covers screw threads from 1.6 mm diameter up to and including 64 mm diameter, in tolerance classes 6e, 6f, 6g and 8g, for external threads; and 6H and 6G for internal threads.

The standard gives information on symbols for screw thread parameters, tolerances, deviations, thread classes, designation and verification.

Appendices are included giving notes on the production of screw threads and a comparison of symbols used in this standard and the 1972 edition.

NOTES:
1. The coarse pitch series given in this standard comprises the 1st and 2nd choice diameter/pitch combinations (for coarse pitch series threads) extracted from AS 1721. They are the same as those given in ISO 261 and ISO 262; the latter covering diameters up to and including 39 mm only.
2. For information on the bases of the metric screw thread system and associated formulas, see AS 1721.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
ProductNote	Reconfirmed 07/07/2017. This standard has been reconfirmed in Australia in 2017 and remains current in New Zealand. Reconfirmation Notice 07/07/2017
Pages
ISBN
Committee	ME-028
Supersedes	DR 83215