DIN-Taschenbuch 3

Mechanical engineering relies on uniform requirements, dimensions, designations and technical specifications. DIN Handbook 3 brings together important DIN standards for everyday practice and supports users in carrying out design, manufacturing and development tasks in accordance with standards. This standards collection provides a compact working basis for selecting, designing and applying typical machine elements as well as materials in mechanical and plant engineering.

Comprehensive standards collection for design and manufacturing

The 16th edition contains an extensive compilation of standards relevant to mechanical engineering and covers key areas of design and manufacturing. It includes standards on dimensions, designations, technical delivery conditions, materials, test methods and quality requirements. The collection is supplemented by a keyword index and lists of the included standards.

The contents are divided into six subject areas:

• Mechanical fasteners
• Rolling bearings and plain bearings
• Shaft-hub connections, retaining rings and sealing rings
• Springs
• V-belts, V-belt pulleys and roller chain drives
• Materials

Standards-compliant application of machine elements and materials

The included DIN standards cover screws, nuts, rivets, rolling and plain bearings, feather keys, O-rings and roller chain drives, among other topics. In addition, the collection includes designation systems and technical requirements for steels and other materials. The handbook therefore supports the standards-compliant selection, design, manufacturing and assessment of technical products and components.

Updated 16th edition reflecting the status of standards as of July 2026

The 16th edition reflects the status of standards as of July 2026. The subject area “mechanical fasteners” has been expanded, and the compilation of material standards has been updated. New and revised standards ensure that designers, developers and technical specialists have access to an up-to-date and practice-oriented body of standards.

The book is intended for

• Designers and development engineers
• Specialists in design, product development and mechanical engineering
• Manufacturing and assembly specialists
• Technicians and testing laboratories
• Users of DIN standards in mechanical and plant engineering
• Students, trainees and technical education and training institutions