For example for an m8 socket head cap screw we need at least 32 8 head size 40mm clearance above the screw for easy accessibility.
M6 allen key bolt dimensions.
Here we have given the tool size only for metric thread bolts.
Before placing the hex key into the bolt make sure the head is clean of dirt and debris.
Nut dimensions inch and metric reference.
Choose from our selection of metric allen bolts including alloy steel socket head screws 18 8 stainless steel socket head screws and more.
A hex key or allen key is a simple tool used to drive bolts and screws with hexagonal sockets in their heads.
The tool is usually formed of a single piece of hexagonal rod of hard steel with blunt ends that are meant to fit snugly into the screw s socket bent in an l shape with unequal arms the tool is usually held and twisted by the long arm creating a large torque at the tip of the.
Less common metric sizes.
Metric tools for hex head bolts and socket heads diameter 1 4 5 16 3 8 7 16 1 2 9 16 5 8 3 4 7 8 1 1 8 1 1 4 1 3 8 1 1 2 1 3 4 wrench size 7 16 1 2 9 16 5 8 3 4 13 16 15 16 1 1 8 1 5 16 1 1 2 1 11 16 hex key size 3 16 1 4 5 16 3 8 3 8 7 16 diameter m16 mio m12 m14 m16 m18 m20 m22 m24 m30 wrench size 7 mm 8mm 10mm 13mm 17mm 19mm 22mm 24mm 27mm.
These sizes are 1 mm 1 25 mm 3 5 mm 4 5 mm 5 5 mm 7 mm.
Engineering metric hardware design data.
While these metric allen key sizes do exist they rarely appear in your basic allen wrench sets.
Socket shoulder screw key size.
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The m3 and m4 nominal screw sizes have two drilled holes spaced 180 degrees apart.
All dimensions are in millimeters.
Iso 4032 1999 hexagon regular nuts style 1 product grades a and b.
Drilled head metric hexagon socket head cap screws normally are not available in screw sizes smaller than m3 nor larger than m36.
Refer the following table for metric allen key sizes and dimensions for corresponding socket head cap screw based on iso 4762 din 912 standards.
2 we use allen key or hex key allen keys or hex keys two are same but name is different in different countries for allen bolts csk bolts button head bolts and grub screw set screw.
Their purpose is largely to serve specialized applications where size constraints and strength requirements need to be met.
The smaller size of allen wrench can easily strip a hex bolt or be stripped down itself.
Metric hex nut dimensions calculator.
24 m20 12mm.
We have given a table for your easy selection of proper size of tools.
Push fit tube fittings.