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    ISO Fit H7/g6

    A common precision sliding clearance fit for shafts and holes.

    ISO
    fits
    H7
    g6
    sliding
    intermediate

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    iso-fits-h7-g6

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    Fits & Tolerances

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    Yes

    Updated

    4/23/2026

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    metric

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    ISO, fits, H7, g6, sliding

    Source

    ISO 286-1; Machinery's Handbook, 31st ed.

    H7/g6 Sliding Fit

    H7/g6 is widely used when parts need controlled clearance and smooth motion. It is appropriate for shaft and bore combinations that must slide or rotate freely without excessive looseness.

    Use cases

    • Bushed guides
    • Slip-fit locating features
    • Precision sliding assemblies

    Source: ISO 286-1; Machinery's Handbook, 31st ed.