DIN 267 Part 9 (or DIN 267-9) defines the technical delivery conditions for mechanical fasteners with electroplated coatings
Hydrogen Embrittlement: For high-strength fasteners (typically property class 10.9 and above), the standard includes provisions to minimize the risk of hydrogen embrittlement caused by the plating process. din 267 part 9 pdf
The mechanical properties of the fasteners shall meet the requirements of the relevant strength class, as specified in DIN 267 Part 2. DIN 267 Part 9 (or DIN 267-9) defines
Dimensional Impact: Focuses on the "fundamental deviation" of the screw threads. Thick electroplating can exceed tolerance limits, causing parts to jam during assembly. Beuth Verlag: The official publisher of DIN standards
for metric screw thread tolerances (specifically positions g, f, and e for bolts; H and G for nuts). Technical Conditions
| Feature | Detail | |---------|--------| | Standard | DIN 267 Part 9 (Ausgabe 1983-12 or later) | | Title | Mechanical properties of fasteners with reduced loadability | | Applies to | Steel bolts/screws with reduced shank diameter | | Key tests | Tensile strength, hardness, proof load | | Superseded by | Partially by DIN EN ISO 898, but still active for special designs |