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Estimation of Screw Diameters
Download our technical guide with a rule-of-thumb method to estimate the required dimensions for screw connections according to VDI 2230.
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Selection of Fasteners: Estimation of Screw Diameters
Learn how you can roughly estimate the required dimensions of a particular screw connection according to VDI 2230.
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This procedure helps you make a rough estimate of the required screw dimensions for a particular connection at a temperature of around 20 °C. The method described corresponds with the details in VDI 2230. Please be aware that in any case, the results should still be checked mathematically.
This technical overview contains information on:
- An estimation procedure for screw diameters
- An example of how to use this rule of thumb
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