M8 Bolt – BS 3692 Standard

Standard: BS 3692 (British Standard for precision hexagon bolts, screws, and nuts)
Thread Size: M8 (Metric thread, 8 mm nominal diameter)
Thread Pitch (Coarse): 1.25 mm (fine pitch options like M8×1.0 or M8×0.75 are also available)
Thread Type: ISO metric, 60° thread angle
Bolt Types Covered: Hex bolts, hex screws, and set screws
Material Grades: Typically in property classes 8.8, 10.9, or stainless steel
Tolerances: External thread tolerance 6g (standard medium fit per BS 3692)
Head Type: Hexagonal (standardized to BS 3692 dimensions)
Applications: Widely used in automotive, appliances, light machinery, construction, fixtures, and general hardware

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