Phillips Pan Head Machine Screws DIN 7985 M3-M12 Zinc Plated
Phillips Pan Head Machine Screws Zinc Plated DIN 7985 M3-M12 Sizes Custom Lengths
High-quality Phillips pan head machine screws. Zinc plated carbon steel, DIN 7985 compliant. Wide range: M3 to M12. Custom lengths available. For electronics, machinery & general assembly. No washers included.
Achieve reliable fastening with our versatile **Phillips Pan Head Machine Screws**. Featuring a **low-profile, slightly rounded head** (DIN 7985 standard) and a **Phillips drive (PH)**, these screws offer excellent grip and torque transfer for assembling components with pre-tapped holes or nuts. Manufactured from durable carbon steel with zinc plating for corrosion resistance, they are ideal for **electronics, machinery, automotive interiors, and general industrial assembly**. *Note: Screws only - no washers or nuts included.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS |
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| Material | Carbon Steel (Typically Grade 4.8 or 8.8 equivalent) |
| Drive Type | Phillips (Common sizes: PH1, PH2, PH3 - corresponds to screw diameter) |
| Head Style | Pan Head (Rounded top surface, flat bearing surface, low profile - DIN 7985 / ISO 7045) |
| Sizes (Diameter x Length): | Standard Range: M3, M4, M5, M6, M8, M10, M12. |
| Surface Finish | Zinc Plating (Yellow Chromate standard for good corrosion resistance & visibility; Clear/White/Black Chromate optional) |
| Thread Type | Machine Screw Threads (Metric Coarse standard: M, MF; Metric Fine: MF available; UNC/UNF optional custom) |
| Point Type | *Blunt End** (Standard for machine screws used with nuts/tapped holes). |
| Customization | Custom lengths, materials, platings, and thread types available |
Primary Uses & Applications:
* Electronics enclosure assembly (PCBs, chassis, covers).
* Machinery & equipment panel fastening.
* Automotive interior trim & components.
* Furniture assembly (metal-to-metal joints).
* HVAC systems & ductwork.
* Appliance manufacturing.
* General maintenance & repair.
* Joining components using **nuts** (e.g., hex nuts, nyloc nuts) or **tapped holes**.
Surface Treatment/Finishes:
* **Zinc Plating (Yellow Chromate - Zn+Y):** Most common. Offers good corrosion resistance for indoor and moderate environments. Yellow color aids identification. RoHS compliant.
* **Zinc Plating (Clear/White/Black Chromate):** Alternatives for different aesthetics or slightly varied corrosion resistance.
* **Black Oxide:** Provides a dark finish, mild corrosion resistance, and lubricity. Reduces glare.
How to Use:
1. **Prepare:** Ensure female threads (nut or tapped hole) are clean, undamaged, and compatible with the screw thread (e.g., M4 screw needs M4 nut/hole).
2. **Align:** Position components to be joined.
3. **Insert Screw:** Place screw through clearance hole in top component.
4. **Drive:** Select the **correct size Phillips screwdriver or bit** (e.g., PH2 for M5/M6). Apply firm pressure and drive clockwise. The Phillips drive allows moderate torque transfer.
5. **Tighten:** Tighten until the pan head seats firmly against the top component. Avoid over-tightening to prevent damaging the Phillips recess or stripping threads.
6. **Washer Note:** If vibration resistance or load distribution is needed, **add a separate flat washer or spring washer** under the screw head before installation.
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