NOTICE OF

INCH-POUND
CANCELLATION
MIL-N-25027/1A
NOTICE 2
28 June 2007
SUPERSEDING
NOTICE 1
31 March 1999

MILITARY SPECIFICATION
NUT, SELF-LOCKING, HEAVY HEX, (NON-METALLIC INSERT) 250° AND 450° F, UNJC-3B, 1/4
THROUGH 2-1/2 INCH NOMINAL DIAMETERS, NICKEL-COPPER ALLOY
MIL-N-25027/1A, dated 28 April 1995, is hereby canceled. Future acquisitions for this item may refer to
MIL-DTL-32258, Nut, Self-Locking (Ring Type Non-Metallic Insert), Heavy Hex, Controlled Root Radius, Nickel-
Copper Alloy.

(Copies of this document are available from http://assist.daps.dla.mil/quicksearch/ or

http://assist.daps.dla.mil or from the Standardization Document Order Desk, 700 Robbins Avenue, Building 4D,
Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094.)

Users are cautioned to evaluate this document for their particular application before citing it as a
replacement document.

Custodians: Preparing activity:

Navy – SH Navy – SH
DLA – IS (Project 5310-2007-001)

NOTE: The activities listed above were interested in this document as of the date of this document. Since
organizations and responsibilities can change, you should verify the currency of the information above using the
ASSIST Online database at http://assist.daps.dla.mil.

AMSC N/A FSC 5310

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MI L-N-25027/lA
AMENDMENT 1
31 MARCH 1999

MILITARY SPECIFICATION

NUT , SELF -LOCKING, HEAVY HEX, (NON- METALLIC INSERT)

250” ~ 450”F, UNJC-3B, 1/4 THROUGH 2-1/2 INCH
NOMINAL DIAMETERS , NICKEL- COPPER ALLOY

This amendment forms a part of MIL-N-25027 ;/1A, dated 28 APRIL 1995,

and is approved for use by all Departments and Agencies of the
Department of Defense.

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Paragraph 6.3 Part or identifying number (PIN) Part number diagram,

DELETE ‘,
General/associated specification sheet<< and REPLACE with Basic Part
Number.

DELETE : 6.5 MIL-N-25027/1 nuts shall only be purchased from sources

qualified to MS17828 on QPL 25027. No QPL shall be established far
MIL-N-25027/1.

DELETE : 6.6 Changes from previous issue Marginal notations are not
used in this revision to identify’ changes with respect to the previous issue
due to the extensiveness of the changes.

Custodians : Preparing Activity:

Navy SH DLA-IS
DL. &ls
(Project 5310-2412)

AMSC N/A FSC 5310

D1STRIBUTION STATEMENT A Approved for public release; distribution is
unlimited.

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MILITARY SPECIFICATION

NUT, SELF-LOCKING, HEAVY HEX, (NON-METALLIC INSERT) 250” and 450”F,

UNJC-3B, 1/4 THROUGH 2-1/2 lNCH NOMINAL D1~ETERs, NICKEL-cOppER ALLOy

This specification is approved for use by the Naval Sea Systems Command,
Department of the Navy, and is available for “se by all Departments and
Agencies of the Department of Defense.

1. SCOPE

1.1 g. This specification covers the” requirements for nickel-

copper alloy, self-locking nuts.

2, APPLI CABLE DOCUMENTS

2.1 Government documents.

2 .1.1 Specifications, standards, and handbooks. The following

specifications, standards, ,and handbooks form a part of this document to
tbe extent specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of
these documents are those listed in the issue of” the Department of
Defense Index of Specifications and Standards IDODISS) and supplement
fheret”o, cited in the solicitation (see 6.2)

SPECIFICATIONS

FEDERAL

QQ-N-281 ,. Plate. Sheet, Stri .

- Nickel-Copper Alloy Bar, Rod. D.
Wire, Forgings, and Structural and Special Shaped Sections

Beneficial comments (recommendations, additions, deletions] and any

pertinent data which may be of use in improving this document should be
addressed to: Defense Industrial Supply Center, 700 RObbins. Avenue, (code
DISC-EED) Philadelphia, 19111-5096 by using the self-addressed
Standardization Document Improvement PLoposal (DD Form 1426) appearing at
the end of this document or by letter.
I 1

AMSC N/A F.sC 5310

DI STRI BUT ION STATBMENT A Approved for public release; distributim is
unlimited.

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MILITARY

MI L-s-8879 - scxew Threads, controlled Radius Root With Increased

Minor Diameter, Genera& Specification fqr.
MI L-N-25027 - Nut, Self-Locking, 250 F, 450 F, and 800 F.
MI L-R-46198 - Resin, Polyimide, Hot Pressed and Sinterecl
MS17828 – Nut, Self–Locking, Hexag~n, Regular Height
(Non-Metallic Insert] 250 F Nickel Copper Alloy.

STANDARDS

FEDEPAL

FED- STD-H2B - Screw-Thread Standards for Federal Services.

FED-sTD-H26’/2o - Screw-Thread Standards for Federal Services
Section 20 Inspection Methods for Acceptability
of uN, UNR, uNJ, M, and MJ Screw Threads

MILITARY

MI L-sTD-271 – Requirements for Nondestructive Testing Methods

MI L- STD-792 - Identification working Requirements foz Special
Purpose Components

(Unless otherwise indicated, copies of federal and military specifications,

standards, and handbooks are available from the Defense Printing Service
Detachment Office, (ATTN: DPSDO) , 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia, PA
19111 -5096.)

2.2 Non-Government publications The following document (s) form a part

of this document to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise
specified, the issues of the documents which are DOD adopted are those
listed in the issue of the 00DISS cited in the solicitation. Unless
othexwise specified, the issues of documents not listed in the 00UISS are
the issues of the documents cited in the solicitation (see 6.2!

AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MATERIALS (ASTM)

A 370 - Standard .Test Methods and Definitions for .Yechanical

Testing of Steel Products. [DOD adopted)
D 3951 - Standard Practice for Commercial Packaging.
D 4066 - Standard Specification for Nylon Injection and
Extrusion Materials (PA) (DoO adopted)
E76- Standard Methods for Chemical Analysis of Nickel-Copper
Alloys
F 606 - Standard Test Methods for Determining the Mechanical
Properties of Externally and Internally Threaded
Fasteners, Washers, and Rivets. (DOD adopted)

(Application for copies should be addressed to the American Society foz

Testing and Materials, 1916 Race Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103. )

(Non-Government standards and other publications are normally available

from the organizations that prepare 01 distribute the documents These
documents also may be available in or through libraries or other informational
sezvices. )

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2.3 Order of precedence. In the event of a conflict between the

text of this document and the references cited herein (except for
related associated detail specifications) , the text of this document
takes precedence. Nothing in this document, however, supersedes
applicable laWS and regulations unless a specific exemption has been
obtained.

3, REQUIREMENTS

3.1 General. Nuts shall be in accordance with the requirements of

MI L-N-25027 and as specified herein. Where any conflict exists between
MI L-N-25027 and this specification, the latter shall govern.

3, 2 Dimensions. Nuts 0.250 through 2.500 inch nominal diameter

nuts shall be in accordance with the dimensional requirements of table
I. Threads shall be UNJC-3B in accordance with MI L-s-8879

3.3 Material. Material shall be in accordance with QQ-N-2S11, class

A or B, and have a minimum Rockwell B hardness of 80. Material shall be
pIovided without plating or suzface treatments. The nut locking ring Or
collar material shall be in accordance with ASTM D 4066 Group 1, Class 1
OK 2 for continuous operations at temperatures up to 250”F, and MIL–R-
46198 Type 1 for continuous operations up to 4SO”F.

3.4 Axial strength. Nuts shall have a minimum axial strength as

specified in table II

3.5 Identification marking, Nuts shall be marked on the wrenching

surface with the manufacturer s identification symbol, material symbol
and the lot number. Nuts rated for use at 250 “F shall be marked with
material symbol “NICU”. Nuts rated for use at 450 ‘F shall be marked
with material s~ol “NICUV”. Markings shall be permanent in accordance
with MI L- ST D–792

4, QUALITY ASSUPJ+JCE PROV1S1ONS

4.1 Inspection and quality assurance for special purpose fasteners

shall be in accordance with MI L-N-25027, except as specified herein.

4.2 Sampling

4 .2.1 Inspection lot. A lot of nuts shall consist of one heat of

material, of one type or style, of the same nominal size, and fabricated
in the same batch OK by a continuous process under the sane conditions
as to time and temperature.

4 .2.2 Sampling for nondestructive testing, dimensions and markings

Sampling shall be in accordance with Table III The dimensional
characteristics of Table I of this document shall be inspected.

4 .2.3 Sampling fox chemical analysis. One fastener shall be taken

from each lot for testing. Sample may be taken from the heat or finished
product.

4 .2,4 Sampling for hardness Sampling shall be in accordance with

Table IV.

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4 .2.5 Sampling for axial tensile strength. Testing shall be in

accordance with Table V.

4.3 Examinations and tests .

4 .3.1 Thread inspection. Screw thread gauging shall be in

accordance with FED- STD-H28 and FED-sTD–H28/20, system 21.

4 .3.2 Nondestructive testing. Nuts shall be nondestructively

inspected by liquid penet~ant test in accordance with MI L- STD-271

4 .3.3 Chemical analysis. Chemical analysis shall be in accordance

with standard procedures. In case of dispute, chemical analysis shall
be in accordance with ASTM E 76. Standard tolerance permitted analysis
by QQ-N-281 applies . Certified heat analysis furnished by the material
supplier is in lieu of product analysis .

4 .3.4 Hardness testinq. Nut hardness shall be tested in accordance

with ASTM F 606. Hardness in accordance with ASTM A 370 is permitted.

5. PACKAGING

5.1 General. packaging shall be in accordance with ASTM D3951

6. NOTES

(This section contains information of a general or explanatory nature

that may be helpful, but is not mandatory. ]

6.1 Intended use. The nuts covered by this specification are

intended for use in general shipboard applications including Level 1
piping systems and associated components

6.2 Acquisition requirements Acquisition documemts must be as

specified in MI L-N-25027 and specify the following:

(a) Title, number, and date of this specification.

(b) Issue of DoDISS to be cited in the solicitation, and if
required, the specific issue of individual documents referenced (see
2 .1.1 and 2.2).

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6.3 Part or identifying number (PIN) Nuts procured in accordance

with this specification sheet shall be identified with the PINs created
as follows :

M2502711 12C
7 -T
I I -... ..——Dash Number

Dash (-) Indicates locking feature

rated at 250”F
V = Indicates locking feature
rated at 450”F

~ General/associated specification sheet

Pin example. M25027/1-12C desczibes a nut, self-locking, heavy hex,

250”F, 3/4 inch nominal diameter, course pitch threads, made frOm
nickel-copper alloy.

6.4 Subject term (key word) listing

Locking collar
Locking ring
Wrenching surface

6.5 MI L-N-25027/l nuts shall only be purchased from sources

qualified to MS17828 on QPL 25021. No QPL shall be established for
MI L-N-25027/l.

6.6 Changes from previous issue. Marginal notations are not used
in this xevision to identify changes w~th respect to the prev~ous issue
due to the extensiveness of the changes

Custodian : Preparing activity

Navy - SH DLA - 1S
(Project 5310-1967)

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TABLE I Dimensions of heavy hex, self -lock~ng nuts .

[L] ,Hl 1P) [G) (81

PIN !4..,..1 I’l)read, Th. eadeO 0“.’.11 nut W,dth ac, oss Width w,ench, ”g Bearing
da ,h 3i*e Per inch length height the flat, z/ .:1.33 flat wrcace
no. [i”, (1”) [in) ,1., ... ”,, s height .CJ, nes,
WI’ y (i. > .1. (i”, [i”) y
3{ F?sr4/
ma. .1” ma. min
4C 0.250 20 .230 .390 .360 .504 .492 .552 .290 .oo~
0,312 :8 .260 .453 .423 .566 .553 .622 .335 .001
z 0,375 16 .354 562 .532 I .692 .679 .766 .392 .008
8C 0.500 13 .482 .718 .6S8 .800 .865 .978 .59* .009
10. 0.625 11 .593 .074 .844 1.068 1.D52 1.191 .677 .010
l?C 0,750 10 .761 1.015 .985 1.257 1.239 1.603 .790 .010
,4C 0.B75 ,872 1.140 1.110 1.446 1.427 1.615 .063 011
1tic 1.000 ; .920 1.312 1.250 1.63< 1.614 1.826 1.000 .012
,m 1.125 1,038 1.469 1.401 1.%22 1.801 2.038 1.096 .013
2Oc 1,250 ; 1,,90 ,.6>2 1.610 2.011 1.973 2.232 1.250 .014
2X 1,375 6 1.328 1.828 1.766 2.200 2.159 2.444 1.376 .015
24C 1.500 6 1.376 1.953 1.891 2.388 2.344 2 622 1.413 016
28. 1.750 5 1.707 2.376 2,250 2.-66 2,715 3.075 1.830 .019
3X 2,000 4.,,2 1.516 2.469 2,343 3.,42 3.086 3.497 1.750 .020
36c :.230 4-1/2 2.073 2.876 2.700 3.518 3*57 3.918 2.063 .020
4Oc 2.500 4 2,381 3,204 3.078 4.020 3.875 *.393 2.4?5 .020

II The taDDed
. . hole shall be countersunk on the bearina surface. The
~aximum countersink diameter shall be equal to the nominal diameter plus
0.030 for O. 375 nominal diameter nuts and smaller, and 1.08 times the
nominal diameter for nuts larger than O.375 nominal diameter. No part
of the threaded portion shall project beyond the bearing surface. The
measurement of the dimension (L) shall include effective length of the
thread engagement, and one countersunk height at the bearing surface.
The dimension (L) shall not include the self-locking insert height.
~/ The maximum width across the flats shall not be exceeded. No
transverse section through the nut between 25 percent and 75 peIcent of
the height of the wrenching flat measured from the bearing surface shall
be less than the minimum width across the flats.
~/ A rounding or lack of fill at the junction of the hex corners with
the bearing surface chamfer shall be permissible provided the width
across the corners is within specified limits at and beyond a distance
equal to 17.5 percent of the nominal diameter from the bearing surface.
~[ The diameter of the bearing surface chamfer circle shall be within
the limits of the maximum width across the flats and 95 percent of the
minimum width across the flats (see figure 1)
5/ Bearing surface squareness to the nut thxead axis shall be measured
~n accordance with MI L–N-25027

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TABLE 11. Minimum axial strength.

Nominal diameter Minimum axial

(in) strength AI
[LB)
0.250 6, 000
0,312 6, 600
0.375 12, 700
0.500 24,6’00
0.625 38,300
0.150 54,000
0.875 73,000
1.000 95,800
1.125 121,100
1.250 146,600
1.375 186,000
1.500 200, 000
1.750 205, 000
2.000 233,1300
2.250 390, 000
2.500 500,000

—1/ These values represent ultimate shear

failure loads of the nut threads.

TABLE 111. sampling for nondestructive test-, discontinuities,

. dimensions, and marking. .

Lot size Sample siz? ACCEPT REJECT

2 to 13 all
14 to 150 13
151 to 280 20
281 to 500 29
501 to 1,200 34 0 1
1,201 to 3,200 42
3,201 to 10,000 50
10,001 to 35,000 60
35,001 to 150,000 14

TABLE IV. Hardness sampling.

Lot size Sample size ACCEPT REJECT

1 to 25 2
26 to 50 3
51 to 90 4
91 to 150 5 0 1
151 to 280 6
281 to 500 7
501 to 1,200 8
1,201 to 150,000 9

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TASLE V. Axial Tensile Strength.

Lot size sample size ACCEPT REJECT

1 to 50 2
51 to 150 4
151 to 280 6 0 1
282 to 1,200 8
Over 1,201 10

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