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Certifications
- ISO 9001 - 2015 Certified
- PED 2014/68/EC
- NACE MR0175/ISO 15156-2
- NORSOK M-650
- DFAR
- MERKBLATT AD 2000 W2/W7/W10
12-Point Fasteners (Bi-Hex / Double-Hex)
12-point fasteners are external-drive fasteners with twelve splines arranged every 30 degrees around the head perimeter. The catalog covers bolts, cap screws, flange bolts, head bolts, and stud bolts in the 12-point geometry. Common aerospace specifications: MS21250, NAS1351, AS3216, NAS6303 through NAS6320.
TorqBolt manufactures the full 12-point fastener line in A286, Inconel 718, Ti-6Al-4V, MP35N, AISI 8740 chromoly, AISI 4340, 17-4 PH, and L19 race-grade alloy steel. Each fastener head carries the struck tB ligature plus the alloy grade marking for traceability. AS9100D + ISO 9001:2015 certified. For deep alloy datasheets see alloya286.com.
The 12-Point Fastener Catalog
| Variant | Common spec | Where to find it |
|---|---|---|
| 12-point bolts (head) | MS21250 / NAS1351 / AS3216 | 12 point bolts |
| 12-point flange bolts | MS21250 flange variant | 12-Point Flange Bolts |
| 12-point head bolts | OE / aftermarket engine | 12-Point Head Bolts |
| 12-point cap screws | NAS6303-NAS6320 family | 12-Point Cap Screws |
| Bi-hex / double-hex | regional synonym | Bi-Hex Bolts |
| Stainless 12-point | A286, 17-4 PH | Stainless 12-Point Bolts |
| Metric 12-point | DIN, ISO threads M5-M30 | Metric 12-Point Bolts |
Material Range
12-point fastener geometry is material-agnostic. TorqBolt produces the geometry in 10+ alloys covering aerospace, motorsport, marine, defense, and heavy-industry applications. See the homepage materials table for the full alloy matrix.
UNJ-3A External Thread Dimensions (Common 12-Point Bolt Sizes)
Per SAE AS8879 (controlled-root-radius UNJ external thread). 12-point aerospace bolts under MS21250, NAS1351, AS3216, NAS6303 to NAS6320 are produced to UNJ-3A external thread tolerances. Root radius 0.150 P to 0.180 P (where P = pitch) for fatigue resistance, this is the difference vs standard UN-3A and the reason aerospace specifies UNJ.
| Nominal | TPI | Pitch P (mm) | Major Dia Min (mm) | Major Dia Max (mm) | Pitch Dia Min (mm) | Pitch Dia Max (mm) | Minor Dia Min (mm) | Minor Dia Max (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4-28 UNJF-3A | 28 | 0.907 | 6.297 | 6.350 | 5.706 | 5.770 | 5.156 | 5.296 |
| 5/16-24 UNJF-3A | 24 | 1.058 | 7.875 | 7.938 | 7.185 | 7.249 | 6.553 | 6.711 |
| 3/8-24 UNJF-3A | 24 | 1.058 | 9.462 | 9.525 | 8.773 | 8.840 | 8.139 | 8.298 |
| 7/16-20 UNJF-3A | 20 | 1.270 | 11.051 | 11.113 | 10.227 | 10.297 | 9.467 | 9.652 |
| 1/2-20 UNJF-3A | 20 | 1.270 | 12.638 | 12.700 | 11.815 | 11.887 | 11.051 | 11.243 |
| 9/16-18 UNJF-3A | 18 | 1.411 | 14.225 | 14.288 | 13.310 | 13.385 | 12.466 | 12.673 |
| 5/8-18 UNJF-3A | 18 | 1.411 | 15.812 | 15.875 | 14.897 | 14.973 | 14.054 | 14.262 |
| 3/4-16 UNJF-3A | 16 | 1.588 | 18.991 | 19.050 | 17.961 | 18.040 | 17.018 | 17.246 |
| 7/8-14 UNJF-3A | 14 | 1.814 | 22.166 | 22.225 | 21.001 | 21.085 | 19.926 | 20.181 |
| 1-12 UNJF-3A | 12 | 2.117 | 25.336 | 25.400 | 23.974 | 24.064 | 22.717 | 22.985 |
| 1 1/4-12 UNJF-3A | 12 | 2.117 | 31.687 | 31.750 | 30.328 | 30.418 | 29.072 | 29.343 |
| 1 1/2-12 UNJF-3A | 12 | 2.117 | 38.037 | 38.100 | 36.678 | 36.768 | 35.422 | 35.693 |
| 1 15/16-12 UNJF-3A | 12 | 2.117 | 49.149 | 49.213 | 47.791 | 47.886 | 46.535 | 46.812 |
| 2-12 UNJF-3A | 12 | 2.117 | 50.737 | 50.800 | 49.378 | 49.473 | 48.122 | 48.399 |
Internal thread (UNJ-3B, mating nut) tolerances and metric M-J equivalents available on request. Send drawing or spec callout to info@torqbolt.com.
What to include in your RFQ
A useful 12-point bolt RFQ packs the engineering data into one email so we can quote in 24 working hours instead of an iteration loop. Include: (1) drawing or spec callout (NAS / MS / AS / MIL / AMS / DIN number), (2) thread size (metric M-designation or inch UNJ designation), (3) length under-head, (4) alloy preference (or "per spec"), (5) lot quantity, (6) MTC level (3.1 standard or 3.2 critical-service witness inspection), (7) need-by date, (8) end-use industry (aerospace, motorsport, diesel, marine), and (9) any coating or surface treatment requirement.
Drawings can be 2D PDF, 3D STEP, or photograph of an existing bolt with caliper-measured dimensions. We accept all formats. For repeat-buy programs we file the drawing in the customer master and the second order quotes off the on-file drawing.
Lead time and mill test report
Stock alloys (A286, AISI 8740 chromoly, AISI 4340, 17-4 PH, 316 stainless) ship in 4 to 6 weeks. Specialty alloys (Inconel 718, MP35N, Custom 465, Ti-6Al-4V, L19 race-grade) take 8 to 12 weeks depending on raw-bar availability. Critical-service orders requiring MTC 3.2 third-party witness inspection (Lloyd's, DNV, ABS, BV) add 1 to 2 weeks for the witness scheduling at the customer's preferred witness body.
Mill test report MTC 3.1 is standard at no additional cost and covers chemistry, mechanical properties (tensile, yield, elongation, hardness), microstructure note, and heat-treatment cycle. MTC 3.2 adds the third-party witness signature on every test event from raw bar inspection through final lot acceptance, and is required by most aerospace prime customers and offshore oil-gas operators for tier-1 critical-service joints.
Frequently asked questions
What is a 12-point bolt?
A 12-point bolt has 12 splines arranged every 30 degrees on the OUTSIDE of the bolt head, also called a bi-hex or double-hex bolt. The 12 external splines provide twice the wrench-engagement angles of a standard hex head, allowing higher applied torque before cam-off, which is why aerospace and motorsport applications adopt the geometry.
Are 12-point bolts the same as ISO 14579?
No. ISO 14579 specifies an INTERNAL hexalobular socket head (similar to Torx) recessed inside a cap screw. External 12-point bolts under MS21250 / NAS1351 / AS3216 use an EXTERNAL bi-hex head driven by a 12-point socket wrench. Both involve 12 features but on different sides of the bolt head and require different drivers.
Which alloys does TorqBolt manufacture 12-point bolts in?
TorqBolt produces 12-point bolts in A286 (UNS S66286), Inconel 718 (UNS N07718), Ti-6Al-4V Grade 5, MP35N (UNS R30035), Custom 465 H1025, AISI 8740 chromoly heat-treated, AISI 4340, 17-4 PH, H-11 tool steel, and L19 race-grade alloy steel. Choice depends on tensile target, service temperature, and corrosion environment.
Is TorqBolt AS9100D certified?
Yes. TorqBolt operates under AS9100D Rev D and ISO 9001:2015 quality management systems, audited annually by the registrar. NORSOK M-630 and NACE MR0175 / ISO 15156 qualifications cover offshore and sour-service applications. Mill test reports MTC 3.1 standard and MTC 3.2 critical-service witness are issued with every lot.
What lead time should I expect?
Stock alloys (A286, AISI 8740, AISI 4340, 17-4 PH, 316 stainless) ship in 4 to 6 weeks. Specialty alloys (Inconel 718, MP35N, Custom 465, Ti-6Al-4V, L19) ship in 8 to 12 weeks depending on raw-bar lead time at the alloy producer. Critical-service orders requiring third-party witness inspection (MTC 3.2) add 1 to 2 weeks for witness scheduling.
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