INTERNATIONAL ISO

STANDARD 3315

Fourth edition
2011-04-15

Assembly tools for screws and nuts —

Driving parts for hand-operated square
drive socket wrenches — Dimensions
and tests
Outils de manœuvre pour vis et écrous — Pièces de commande pour
douilles à main à carré conducteur — Dimensions et essais

Reference number
ISO 3315:2011(E)

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Foreword
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International Standard requires approval by at least 75 % of the member bodies casting a vote.

ISO 3315 was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 29, Small tools, Subcommittee SC 10, Assembly
tools for screws and nuts, pliers and nippers.

This fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition (ISO 3315:1996), which has been technically revised.

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Assembly tools for screws and nuts — Driving parts for hand-
operated square drive socket wrenches — Dimensions and
tests

1 Scope
This International Standard is applicable to the driving parts of hand-operated square drive socket wrenches
identified in ISO 1703 under designations 6 1 00 04 0, 6 1 00 06 0, 6 1 00 06 1, 6 1 00 09 0, 6 1 00 10 0,
6 1 00 10 1, 6 1 00 01 0, 6 1 00 01 1, 6 1 00 03 0, 6 1 00 05 0 and 6 1 00 05 1.

NOTE These designations correspond to the former (old) designation numbers 253, 255, 256, 257, 251, 252 and
254.

It specifies

a) the overall dimensions,

b) the minimum Rockwell hardness value for their squares,

c) the method of torque testing,

d) the minimum torsional strength values,

e) the method endurance of testing for ratchet handles,

f) designation, and

g) marking.

2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated
references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced
document (including any amendments) applies.

ISO 1174-1, Assembly tools for screws and nuts — Driving squares — Part 1: Driving squares for hand socket
tools

3 Dimensions
The overall dimensions are given in Table 1.

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Table 1 — Overall dimensions

Description and Nominal Torqueb

designation dimension of Dimensions Mmin
Tool square drive
according to
ISO 1703a mm mm N⋅m
ISO 3315:2011(E)

dmax l1,min l1,max l2,max

6,3 14 100 160 24 55

T-handle
(square drive) 10 23 150 250 35 180

6 1 00 04 0 12,5 27 220 320 50 455

20 40 430 510 62 1 255
25 52 500 760 80 2 236

bmin l1,max l2,min l2,max

Speeder
(brace type) 6,3 30 420 60 115 24

6 1 00 06 0
10 40 470 70 125 79
6 1 00 06 1

12,5 50 510 85 145 199

dmax l1,min l1,max l2,max

6,3 25 110 150 27 62

Ratchet handle
10 35 140 220 36 202
6 1 00 09 0
12,5 50 230 300 45 512

20 70 430 630 62 1 412

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Description and Nominal Torqueb

designation dimension of Dimensions Mmin
Tool square drive
according to
ISO 1703a mm mm N⋅m

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dmax l1,min l1,max l2,max

6,3 25 110 150 27 62

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Ratchet handle 10 35 140 220 36 202
(reversible)
12,5 50 230 300 45 512
6 1 00 10 0
6 1 00 10 1 20 70 430 630 62 1 412
25 90 500 900 80 2 515
mm mm N⋅m

bmin l1,max
Screwdriver
(external square)
6,3 30 165 10
6 1 00 01 0
6 1 00 01 1
10 40 190 34

l1,max

6,3 165 62
Nut spinner
(flex head) 10 270 202

6 1 00 03 0 12,5 490 512

20 600 1 412
25 850 2 515

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Table 1 (continued)

Description and Nominal Torqueb

designation dimension of Dimensions Mmin
Tool square drive
according to
ISO 1703a mm mm N⋅m
ISO 3315:2011(E)

l1,max l2,max
Offset handle 6,3 110 35 62
(square drive)
10 210 45 202
6 1 00 05 0
6 1 00 05 1 12,5 250 60 512
20 500 120 1 412
a The abbreviated description for use in the designation of a driving part is shown in bold-face type.
b Torque values, M, have been calculated using the maximum values from series E of ISO 1711-1 multiplied by the following coefficients:
⎯ T-handle: 0,8;
⎯ speeder: 0,35;
⎯ ratchet handle, nut spinner, offset handle: 0,9;
⎯ screwdriver: 0,15.

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4 Driving squares
Driving squares shall be in accordance with ISO 1174-1, and shall have a minimum hardness of 39 HRC.

5 Torque testing

5.1 Method

Place the tool in a female test square and apply the corresponding torque.

Do not jerk or strike the tool when testing and apply the load gradually until the minimum testing torque
(see Table 1) is reached.

The across-flats dimension of the female test square shall be equal to the minimum dimension of the
corresponding female square (see ISO 1174-1) with a tolerance of H8; the female test square shall be
hardened to not less than 55 HRC.

A device in which the female test square can be rotated at a certain torque, determined to an accuracy of
±2,5 %, may also be used for this test.

Following the application of the minimum test torsion torque, any possible damage or deformation shall not
affect the usability of the tool.

5.2 Special requirements

5.2.1 Test of T-handle, square drive

Draw out the handle completely at one end and apply the load to the end furthest from the test square.

5.2.2 Test of speeder, brace type

Apply the load in the middle of the part on which the operator's hand normally rests.

5.2.3 Test of ratchet handle and ratchet handle, reversible

Apply the load as close as possible to the end of the handle.

For tools having a reversible ratchet, the test shall be carried out in both directions.

5.2.4 Test of screwdriver, external square

An appropriate appliance shall allow the load to be applied to the screwdriver without clamping the
screwdriver on the rod, which can alter the test result.

5.2.5 Test of nut spinner, flex head

Apply the load as close as possible to the end of the handle, which is placed at right angles to the axis of the
square.

5.2.6 Test of offset handle, square drive

Apply the load as close as possible to the end of the handle.

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6 Endurance test for ratchet handles

Following the torque testing specified in Clause 5, an endurance test shall be carried out for ratchet handles
and reversible ratchet handles. The test conditions are given in Table 2.

Table 2 — Values for endurance test

Frequency
Driving square Number of cycles Cycle test torque
max.
mm N⋅m cycles per minute

6,3 50 000 15 30
10 50 000 50 30
12,5 50 000 128 30

The test shall be carried out for one direction of rotation, by smoothly applying the specified torque.

During the test, all the teeth shall be involved.

No intervention of maintenance is allowed during the test.

Following the test, the tool shall not show any physical damage and shall still withstand the torque testing
specified in 5.2.3.

7 Designation
A driving part for hand-operated square drive socket wrenches in accordance with this International Standard
shall be designated by

a) the abbreviated description as shown in Table 1;

b) a reference to this International Standard, i.e. ISO 3315:2011;

c) a hyphen;

d) the dimension of the square drive, in millimetres.

EXAMPLE A T-handle, square drive 6 1 00 04 0 with nominal dimension of the square drive of 12,5 mm is
designated as follows:

T-handle ISO 3315 – 12,5

8 Marking
Driving parts for hand-operated square drive socket wrenches shall be marked, permanently and legibly, with
at least the name or trademark of the manufacturer (or distributor).

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Bibliography

[1] ISO 1703, Assembly tools for screws and nuts — Designation and nomenclature

[2] ISO 1711-1, Assembly tools for screws and nuts — Technical specifications — Part 1: Hand-operated
wrenches and sockets

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