DIN 6335:2024-02
Palm grips

Standard No.

DIN 6335:2024-02

Release Date

2024

Published By

German Institute for Standardization  DE  /  DIN

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DIN 6335:2024-02

Introduction

Standard Overview and Technological Evolution

DIN 6335:2024-02, the latest technical standard for cross-handles released by the German Institute for Standardization (DIN), replaces the December 2022 version. This standard specifies the application requirements for cross-handles in fields such as machinery manufacturing, medical equipment, and chemical plants, and includes 12 technical clauses and nine engineering illustrations.

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Core Update Content

Update Areas	2008 Edition	2024 Edition
Material Classification	No distinction between thermosetting and thermoplastic	Added Section 4.3 Material Difference Description
Dimensional Tolerance	h3=14mm	Corrected to 13mm
Diagram Specifications	Single Version Diagram	Figure 7 Split into A/B Dual Versions

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Analysis of key parameters

4.1 Classification of structural forms

The standard defines 5 types of metal handles (type AE) and 3 types of plastic handles (type K/D/L), among which:

• Form A: Metal blank with non-porous structure
• Form L: Thermoplastic handle with threaded rod

5.1 Dimensions of metal handles

Take the specification of d1=50mm as an example:

Parameter	Value (mm)
Thread specification	M10
Center thickness t1	10
Total height h2	18

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Material technical requirements

6.1 Material selection case

Selection of a medical device handle:

1. Sterilization requirement → Select DIN EN 10283 stainless steel castings
2. Lightweight requirement → Use DIN EN 1706 aluminum alloy
3. Insulation scenario → Specify PF-MPC phenolic molding compound

Implementation suggestions

Key points of design verification

• Metal parts processing must comply with ISO 2768-m grade tolerances
• Plastic parts injection molding shall refer to ISO 20457 TG6 standards
• Surface treatment shall be carried out in accordance with DIN EN ISO 4042

Typical application scenarios

Industry	Recommended model	Material advantages
Chemical equipment	Form D	Corrosion-resistant threaded bushing
Machine tool operation	Form E	Dust-proof design of metal blind holes

DIN 6335:2024-02 Referenced Document

• DIN 76-1 Fasteners - Thread run-outs and thread undercuts - Part 1: For ISO metric threads in accordance with DIN 13-1*， 2025-10-01 Update
• DIN EN 10283 Corrosion resistant steel castings; German version EN 10283:2019
• DIN EN 1561 Founding - Grey cast irons; German version EN 1561:2023*， 2024-03-01 Update
• DIN EN 1706 Aluminium and aluminium alloys - Castings - Chemical composition and mechanical properties; German version EN 1706:2020+A1:2021 / Note: Applies in conjunction with DIN EN 576 (2004-01), DIN EN 1559-1 (2011-05), DIN EN 1559-4 (2015-05), DIN EN 1676 (202...
• DIN EN 573-3 Aluminium and aluminium alloys - Chemical composition and form of wrought products - Part 3: Chemical composition and form of products; German and English version prEN 573-3:2025*， 2025-04-01 Update
• DIN EN ISO 13715 Technical product documentation - Edges of undefined shape - Indication and dimensioning (ISO 13715:2017); German version EN ISO 13715:2019
• DIN EN ISO 14526-1 Plastics - Phenolic powder moulding compounds (PF-PMCs) - Part 1: Designation system and basis for specifications (ISO 14526-1:1999); German version EN ISO 14526-1:1999
• DIN EN ISO 16396-1 Plastics - Polyamide (PA) moulding and extrusion materials - Part 1: Designation system and basis for specifications (ISO 16396-1:2022); German version EN ISO 16396-1:2022
• DIN EN ISO 8062-3 Geometrical product specifications (GPS) - Dimensional and geometrical tolerances for moulded parts - Part 3: General dimensional and geometrical tolerances and machining allowances for castings using ± tolerances for indicated dimensions (ISO 8062-3:...

DIN 6335:2024-02 history

• 2024 DIN 6335:2024-02 Palm grips
• 2024 DIN 6335:2024 Palm grips
• 2022 DIN 6335:2022-12 Cross grips
• 2022 DIN 6335:2022-04 Cross handle specification
• 2022 DIN 6335:2022 Palm grips
• 2008 DIN 6335:2008-04 Hand grip
• 2008 DIN 6335:2008 Palm grips
• 1996 DIN 6335:1996 Palm grips

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