ANSI/ASME B 18.8.3M(H) (ANSI) and ISO 8748 (ISO) are equivalent fastener standards that specify the same or very similar products. Both standards cover 6 fastener types in our database.
ANSI/ASME B 18.8.3M(H) (ANSI standard) and ISO 8748 (ISO standard) are equivalent standards that define the same fastener geometry and mechanical requirements. Minor differences may exist in tolerances, marking requirements, or referenced test methods, but the products are interchangeable in most applications. Always verify specific project requirements with your engineer.
| Property | ANSI/ASME B 18.8.3M(H) | ISO 8748 |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Body | ANSI | ISO |
| Product Types | 6 fastener types | |
| Interchangeable? | Yes — equivalent standard | |
From: Metric Spring Coiled Pins, Heavy Duty — applies to both ANSI/ASME B 18.8.3M(H) and ISO 8748
| Size | P | k_max | k_min | s_max | s_min | ds_max | k_nominal | ds_nominal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 | 2.21 | 2.1 | 2 | 2.11 | 1.9 | 2.5 | 0.7 | 3.5 |
| 2 | 3.25 | 3.1 | 3 | 3.12 | 2.9 | 5.7 | 0.9 | 7.6 |
| 2.5 | 4.3 |
Both ANSI/ASME B 18.8.3M(H) and ISO 8748 fasteners are available with various surface treatments. Common options for these standards include:
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| 4.12 |
| 4 |
| 4.15 |
| 3.9 |
| 10 |
| 1.1 |
| 13.5 |
| 3 | 6.4 | 6.12 | 6 | 6.18 | 5.85 | 23 | 1.5 | 30 |
| 3.5 | 10.65 | 10.15 | 10 | 10.3 | 9.75 | 64 | 2.5 | 84 |
| 4 | 14.85 | 14.18 | 14 | 14.4 | 13.6 | / | 3.5 | 165 ① |
| 5 | 21 | 20.21 | 20 | 20.4 | 19.6 | / | 4.5 | 340 ① |
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