Introduction

DIN 5482 standard was officially withdrawn and made obsolete

The by the German Institute for Standardization (DIN) many years ago. It was succeeded and replaced by the highly superior DIN 5480 series of standards.

Although the German Institute for Standardization (DIN) withdrew DIN 5482 in the late 1980s in favor of DIN 5480, it hasn't disappeared. You will still find it in: Legacy Equipment: Industrial gearboxes and heavy machinery built before 1990. Hydraulic Components:

The DIN 5482 standard differs from its successor (DIN 5480) in several fundamental ways: DIN 5482-1 - 1973-03

Pressure Angle

: Standardized at 30° for all spline diameters.

The DIN 5482 standard provides several benefits to manufacturers and users of involute splines, including: