ISO 8991:1986
(Main)Designation system for fasteners
Designation system for fasteners
Specifies and describes a system for use in product standards; gives examples for hexagon head bolts, screws, and nuts, tapping screws, parallel pins, and washers.
Système de désignation des éléments de fixation
Sistemi označevanja za vezne elemente
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 26-Nov-1986
- Technical Committee
- ISO/TC 2/SC 7 - Reference standards
- Drafting Committee
- ISO/TC 2/SC 7 - Reference standards
- Current Stage
- 9093 - International Standard confirmed
- Start Date
- 21-Jun-2023
- Completion Date
- 13-Dec-2025
Overview
ISO 8991:1986 - Designation system for fasteners - defines a standardized system for naming and specifying fasteners in product standards. Published by ISO (Technical Committee ISO/TC 2, Fasteners) in 1986, the standard provides a clear, repeatable format to present key fastener characteristics (thread, size, length, material, property class, surface finish, etc.) so product standards, manufacturers, procurement teams, and engineers can unambiguously identify parts.
Key topics and requirements
ISO 8991 sets out the components and order of information to use when designating fasteners in product standards:
- Denomination (product name) - e.g., Hexagon head bolt, Hexagon nut, Tapping screw
- Reference to the appropriate ISO product standard - e.g., ISO 4014, ISO 4036, ISO 7049, ISO 8676, ISO 2338, ISO 7090, ISO 4632
- Thread size or nominal size (e.g., M12, ST3.5)
- Further diameters or features (tolerance of pin diameter, pitch where applicable)
- Nominal length and thread length or shank length (where relevant)
- Type of product or variant (cone end type, recess type, pin type A, washer series)
- Property class, hardness, or material (e.g., 8.8, 10.9, 140 HV, St)
- Product grade, drive type, and surface protection (e.g., A2P electroplating, drive recess)
Examples given in the standard illustrate the format:
- Hexagon head bolt ISO 4014 - M12 x 80 - 8.8
- Hexagon nut ISO 4036 - M6 - St
- Tapping screw ISO 7049 - ST3,5 x 16 - C - Z
- Parallel pin ISO 2338 - 6m6 x 30 - A - St
The standard emphasizes that references to other ISO documents imply their latest edition unless otherwise stated.
Applications and who uses it
ISO 8991 is intended for use in:
- Writers of product standards who must present clear fastener designations
- Manufacturers and quality engineers documenting parts and production specifications
- Procurement teams and supply-chain specialists preparing purchase orders and bills of materials (BOMs)
- Designers and maintenance personnel who need unambiguous part identification for assembly, repair, and replacement
Using ISO 8991 enhances interoperability, reduces ambiguity in ordering and documentation, and supports consistent labeling across international markets.
Related standards
ISO 8991 is a framework used alongside specific product standards cited in examples, including (but not limited to):
- ISO 4014 (hexagon head bolts)
- ISO 4036 / 4032 (hexagon nuts)
- ISO 7049 (tapping screws)
- ISO 8676 (hexagon head screws)
- ISO 2338 (parallel pins)
- ISO 7090 (plain washers)
- ISO 4632 (hexagon nut variants)
Keywords: ISO 8991, fasteners designation, bolt screw nut designation, ISO fasteners, fastener marking, product standards.
ISO 8991:1986 - Systeme de désignation des éléments de fixation
ISO 8991:1986 - Systeme de désignation des éléments de fixation
Frequently Asked Questions
ISO 8991:1986 is a standard published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). Its full title is "Designation system for fasteners". This standard covers: Specifies and describes a system for use in product standards; gives examples for hexagon head bolts, screws, and nuts, tapping screws, parallel pins, and washers.
Specifies and describes a system for use in product standards; gives examples for hexagon head bolts, screws, and nuts, tapping screws, parallel pins, and washers.
ISO 8991:1986 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 21.060.01 - Fasteners in general. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
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Designation system for fasteners
Système de désignation des éléments de fixation
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: ISO 8991:1986
ICS:
21.060.01 Vezni elementi na splošno Fasteners in general
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
International Standard
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Designation system for fasteners
S ystdme de dbsignation des Hments de fixation
First edition - 1986-12-01
Ref. No. IS0 89914986 (E)
UDC 621.88
Descriptors : fasteners, designation.
Price based on 2 pages
Foreword
IS0 (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of
national standards bodies (IS0 member bodies). The work of preparing International
Standards is normally carried out through IS0 technical committees. Each member
body interested in a subject for which a technical committee has been established has
the right to be represented on that committee. International organizations, govern-
mental and non-governmental, in liaison with ISO, also take part in the work.
Draft International Standards adopted by the technical committees are circulated to
the member bodies for approval before their acceptance as International Standards by
the IS0 Council. They are approved in accordance with IS0 procedures requiring at
least 75 % approval by the member bodies voting.
International Standard IS0 8991 was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 2,
Fasteners.
Users should note that all International Standards undergo revision from time to time
and that any reference made herein to any other International Standard implies its
latest edition, unless otherwise stated.
@ International Organization for Standardization, 1986 l
Printed in Switzerland
IS0 8991-1986 (E)
INTERNATIONAL STANDARD
Designation system for fasteners
1 Sco
...
International Standard
.
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR STANDARDIZATION.ME~YHAPO~HAR OPI-AHM3AlJMR l-l0 CTAH~APTM3ALWl~ORGANlSATlON INTERNATIONALE DE NORMALISATION
Designation system for fasteners
S ystdme de dbsignation des Hments de fixation
First edition - 1986-12-01
Ref. No. IS0 89914986 (E)
UDC 621.88
Descriptors : fasteners, designation.
Price based on 2 pages
Foreword
IS0 (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of
national standards bodies (IS0 member bodies). The work of preparing International
Standards is normally carried out through IS0 technical committees. Each member
body interested in a subject for which a technical committee has been established has
the right to be represented on that committee. International organizations, govern-
mental and non-governmental, in liaison with ISO, also take part in the work.
Draft International Standards adopted by the technical committees are circulated to
the member bodies for approval before their acceptance as International Standards by
the IS0 Council. They are approved in accordance with IS0 procedures requiring at
least 75 % approval by the member bodies voting.
International Standard IS0 8991 was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 2,
Fasteners.
Users should note that all International Standards undergo revision from time to time
and that any reference made herein to any other International Standard implies its
latest edition, unless otherwise stated.
@ International Organization for Standardization, 1986 l
Printed in Switzerland
IS0 8991-1986 (E)
INTERNATIONAL STANDARD
Designation system for fasteners
1 Scope and field of application
This International Standard specifies a system for the designation of fasteners in product standards.
2 System
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Norme internationale
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Système de désignation des éléments de fixation
Designa tion s ys tem for fas teners
Premiere édition - 1986-12-01
CDU 621.88
Réf. no : ISO 89914986 (F)
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Descripteurs : élément de fixation, désignation.
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Prix basé sur 2 pages
Avant-propos
L’ISO (Organisation internationale de normalisation) est une fédération mondiale
d’organismes nationaux de normalisation (comités membres de I’ISO). L’élaboration
des Normes internationales est confiee aux comités techniques de I’ISO. Chaque
comité membre intéressé par une étude a le droit de faire partie du comite technique
crée à cet effet. Les organisations internationales, gouvernementales et non gouverne-
mentales, en liaison avec I’ISO participent également aux travaux.
Les projets de Normes internationales adoptés par les comités techniques sont soumis
aux comites membres pour approbation, avant leur acceptation comme Normes inter-
nationales par le Conseil de I’ISO. Les Normes internationales sont approuvées confor-
mément aux procédures de I’ISO qui requiérent l’approbation de 75 % au moins des
comités membres votants.
La Norme internationale ISO 8991 a été élaborée par le comité technique ISO/TC 2,
Élbmen ts de fixation.
L’attention des utilisateurs est attirée sur le fait que toutes les Normes internationales
sont de temps en temps soumises à revision et que toute référence faite à une autre
Norme internationale dans le présent document implique qu’il s’agit, sauf indication
contraire, de la deinière édition.
0 Organisation internationale de normalisation, 1986
Imprimé en Suisse
60 89914986 (F)
NORME INTERNATIONALE
Système de désignation des éléments de fixation
1 Objet et domaine d’application
La présente Norme internationale établit un systéme de désignation des éléments de fixation dans les normes de produits.
Schéma
X
Dénomination 2
(nom du produit)
Référence de la Norme --
internationale appropriée
Diamètre nominal de filetage ou
dimension nominale
(par exemple diamétre)
Autres diamétres ou traits
caractéristiques (par e
...
Norme internationale
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR STANDARDIZATION.ME>KCLYHAPOfiHAR OPI-AHM3A~MR fl0 CTAH,QAPTM3AL&lM*ORGANISATION INTERNATIONALE DE NORMALISATION
Système de désignation des éléments de fixation
Designa tion s ys tem for fas teners
Premiere édition - 1986-12-01
CDU 621.88
Réf. no : ISO 89914986 (F)
.
Descripteurs : élément de fixation, désignation.
E
Prix basé sur 2 pages
Avant-propos
L’ISO (Organisation internationale de normalisation) est une fédération mondiale
d’organismes nationaux de normalisation (comités membres de I’ISO). L’élaboration
des Normes internationales est confiee aux comités techniques de I’ISO. Chaque
comité membre intéressé par une étude a le droit de faire partie du comite technique
crée à cet effet. Les organisations internationales, gouvernementales et non gouverne-
mentales, en liaison avec I’ISO participent également aux travaux.
Les projets de Normes internationales adoptés par les comités techniques sont soumis
aux comites membres pour approbation, avant leur acceptation comme Normes inter-
nationales par le Conseil de I’ISO. Les Normes internationales sont approuvées confor-
mément aux procédures de I’ISO qui requiérent l’approbation de 75 % au moins des
comités membres votants.
La Norme internationale ISO 8991 a été élaborée par le comité technique ISO/TC 2,
Élbmen ts de fixation.
L’attention des utilisateurs est attirée sur le fait que toutes les Normes internationales
sont de temps en temps soumises à revision et que toute référence faite à une autre
Norme internationale dans le présent document implique qu’il s’agit, sauf indication
contraire, de la deinière édition.
0 Organisation internationale de normalisation, 1986
Imprimé en Suisse
60 89914986 (F)
NORME INTERNATIONALE
Système de désignation des éléments de fixation
1 Objet et domaine d’application
La présente Norme internationale établit un systéme de désignation des éléments de fixation dans les normes de produits.
Schéma
X
Dénomination 2
(nom du produit)
Référence de la Norme --
internationale appropriée
Diamètre nominal de filetage ou
dimension nominale
(par exemple diamétre)
Autres diamétres ou traits
caractéristiques (par e
...






















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