• Product Item : S10TM001
• Category： Machine Screw
• Available Material: Carbon steel, Stainless Steel, Brass, etc. OEM according to your request
• Head types: Hex, Pan, Truss, Countersunk, Button，Flat, Oval, etc. Drive types: Allen hex socket, cross recess, torx, slotted, etc. OEM according to your request
• Thread size: ST1, ST2, ST, M1, M2, M3, etc. Length: 6mm, 8mm, 10mm, 1/4'', 3/8'',1/2'',etc. OEM according to your request
• Finishing: Blue Zinc plated, White Zinc plated, Nickel plated, Black Oxide, Decromet, Plain, Customized

What is a machine head screw?

Machine screws are often referred to as small bolts because their ends are not pointed, and some styles are known as stove bolts. Machine screw heads come in binding undercut, button, fillister, flat, indented hex, indented hex washer, oval, pan, round, and truss.

How do machine screws work?

Cap and machine screws are used to clamp machine parts together, either when one of the parts has a threaded hole or in conjunction with a nut. These screws stretch when tightened, and the tensile load created clamps the parts together.

Why is it called a machine screw?

Many people assume that machine screws are used to join metal objects, such as machines, together. While this makes sense considering their name, the term “machine screw” actually refers to relatively small screws with a diameter of 0.75 inches or less.

What is the most common machine screw?

The two most commonly used machine screw types have either coarse or fine threads. Coarse threads are better suited to quick and dirty applications, while fine threaded screws are better for precise products.