What are machine screws?
What are machine screws? |
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Material |
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Machine screws are usually made of steel or brass. |
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Application |
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They are designed for use in metals and can only be used with a nut or in a tapped hole. |
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Characteristics |
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Head shapeMachine screws have a range of different head shapes including countersunk, round and truss. |
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Drive typeThey have a range of different drive types, but the most common is Phillips. |
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Body shape and tipMost machine screws have a straight body with a flat tip. |
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ThreadsMachine screws can be fully or partially-threaded. Their threads are usually fine and can be either single or twin/double. |
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How are they inserted? |
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They must be inserted into a tapped hole or they can be used with a nut. |
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