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Type Application Features Operating Corrosion Magnetic or
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Temperature Resistance Non-Magnetic
Unplated
Socket Head Cap Screws
High Grade Plating
300°C Unbrako Optional Magnetic
Suitable for all high tensile applications. Alloy Steel
Alloy Steel Use stainless for corrosive-cryogenic
or elevated temperatures. 4 to 18
Austenitic
Stainless Steel 430°C Stainless Excellent Non-Magnetic
Socket Low Head Cap Screw Steel
Suitable for use in parts too thin for std.

SHCS; and for applications with limited High Grade Plating
clearances. 300°C Unbrako Magnetic 11
Optional
Alloy Steel Alloy Steel
Countersunk Socket Head Screws

Controlled angle under the head ensures
maximum flushness and sidewall contact. High Grade
Plating
Non-slip Hex socket prevents marring of material. 300°C Unbrako Magnetic
Optional
Note: Inclined angle under the head varies Alloy Steel
Alloy Steel as follows: 19 to 26
BSW & BSF Threads - 90°C
UNC & UNF Threads - 82°C Austenitic
Metric Threads - 90°C 430°C Stainless Excellent Non-Magnetic
Stainless Steel Above M20 - 60°C Steel
Button Head Screws

High Grade
Plating
Low heads streamline design. 300°C Unbrako Magnetic
Optional
Use them in materials too thin to countersink: Alloy Steel
Alloy Steel also for non-critical loading requiring heat 27 to 30
treated screws.
Austenitic
430°C Stainless Excellent Non-Magnetic
Stainless Steel
Steel
Shoulder Screws
Replaces costly special parts -

shafts, pivots, pins, guides, linkages High Grade
and trunnion mountings. Also standard for 300°C Unbrako Fair Magnetic 41 to 44
Alloy Steel tool and die industries. Alloy Steel
Socket Set Screws High Grade

Plating
Fasten collars, sleeves, gears, knobs 300°C Unbrako Magnetic
Optional
on shafts. Locate machine parts Alloy Steel
Alloy Steel 31 to 39
Austenitic
Cone, half dog, oval, cup and self locking 430°C Stainless Excellent Non-Magnetic
knurled cup points are standard. Steel
Stainless Steel
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UNBRAKO DEVELOPMENTS MEAN
SOCKET HEAD CAP SCREWS - Extra Strength Where If Counts
If you use fasteners, you know their importance in today’s area without reduction of critical bearing area. Discontinuity
technology. Higher pressures, higher stresses and higher is minimised and stress concentrations are reduced, Deep, accurate socket for uniform wrenching power and high
speeds demand stronger, more reliable joints, and providing an added margin of safety. Heads are correctly
maximum torques. Precise knurls for easier handling and quick
stronger, more reliable fasteners to hold them together. proportioned to screw size, assuring full clamping force
identification.
Parts must stay together. A single failure can destroy without indentation and loss of preload.
valuable equipment or stop an assembly line. Reliability
Properties
must be total.
Second major factor in Unbrako socket screw superiority
This is why industry is using more and more socket
is their physical properties. These are no accident.
head cap screws, the strongest threaded fasteners you buy
Consistently higher stress levels area direct result of
“off the shelf”. They have the extra strength and fatigue Precision forged head for continuous grain flow and maximum strength.
customised heat treatment. Carbon content of furnace
resistance required for total reliability in high strength
atmospheres is closely controlled, since carburisation (too
fastening.
much carbon) makes screws brittle, while decarburisation
(too little carbon) results in soft surface with poor strength Elliptical head to shank fillet for increased fatigue life.
Tensile and Fatigue Strength
Unbrako socket head cap screws have the highest levels and resistance to wear. Every melt of Unbrako steel is pre-
of strength and fatigue resistance in the industry. They tested and its treatment tailored to produce a consistent part.
exceed all government and industry standards. Instead of Manufacturing Control Radiused-root runout increases fatigue life.
the usual range of 1220 N/mm2, minimum tensile strength Closely controlled manufacturing is the third factor. Rigid
levels of Unbrako cap screws are consistently 1300 N/mm2. control of every operation of a socket screw is necessary in
At the same time ductility and fatigue resistance are not order to guarantee performance.
sacrificed. Heads of standard Unbrako socket screws are forged,
When you buy tension fasteners (which is what socket SHANK
not machined. Machining cuts metal fibres, breaks flow
head cap screws basically are) you’re buying clamping lines, creates planes of weakness at stress points. Forging,
force - the ability to hold things together. The additional on the other hand, forms metal, produces uniform grain ROOT
strength offered by Unbrako screws can save pounds, if flow, makes heads stronger by compressing the metal.
you use the screws correctly. Head bearing area is strictly perpendicular to screw body BODY
The extra strength of Unbrako screws allows the use of to avoid strains and misalignment. Fillet areas are precisely
either fewer fasteners of the same size, or the same controlled, with fillets made glass smooth to eliminate
number of smaller screws to achieve the same clamping surface irregularities where cracks can start. CONVENTIONAL THREAD UNBRAKO RADIUSED ROOT
force. With fewer fasteners you save on drilling and tapping Radiused threads of standard Unbrako screws are rolled, RUNOUT Note sharp angle at RUNOUT THREAD - Controlled
and have fewer screws to buy and install. If you go the not ground or cut. Rolled threads are more uniform and root where high stress radius of runout root provides a
other way, smaller screws generally cost less and permit closer tolerances can be maintained because SPS thread concentration can develop smooth form that distributes
reduced assembly size, saving space, material and weight. roll dies and rolling techniques produce smoother surfaces cracks in the screw. stress and increases fatigue life
If you have dynamic stress or varying load conditions, and more accurate size control. High points and planes of of fastener considerably.
the exceptional fatigue resistance of Unbrako screws gives weakness are avoided.
you an additional bonus of built-in protection against
fatigue failure. Plating Fully formed radiused threads rolled to maintain continuous grain
Plating becomes more critical as the demand for plated flow for greater tensile and fatigue strength.
Design screws increases. Unbrako socket screws that are to be
Heat treatment in a controlled atmosphere for maximum uniform
One of three major factors in the superiority of Unbrako plated are accurately controlled to be within tolerance after
strength and surface integrity without brittleness or decarburisation.
socket head screws is design. For example, socket depth plating. Precision plating thickness brings screws to correct
is carefully controlled. The socket is deep enough for full dimensions, while rigid control of the plating process
tightening without reaming and cracking, but not deep guards against screw failure from hydrogen embrittlement.
enough to weaken the head area and cause failure. This is a brittle condition caused by hydrogen diffusing into
Inspired by our research and development of aerospace the base material during cleaning and electroplating. It can
fasteners, another major feature on Unbrako socket cause screw failure long after the screw is tightened, but
screws is the Radiused-Root-Runout. The root of the can be avoided by the extreme care Unbrako take in
thread runout is also radiused to eliminate the usual sharp processing plated socket screws.
‘V’ - a major point of weakness in other threads. Fatigue Unbrako Socket Screws pay off in Savings
life in this critical area is increased as much as 300% in You get extra safety and reliability in Unbrako socket
certain sizes. screws, plus significant economies, both in the cost of the Cross-section of radiused fully formed
Class 4g 6g tolerances are standard, the closest without fasteners and the cost of their installation. Furthermore, Accurate control of socket depth Controlled head forging forms
threads. Contour following flow lines
selective assembly. They combine maximum cross-section they protect the reputation of your product, which can well gives more wrench engagement uniform grain flow with unbroken
provide extra shear strength in
with smooth assembly, and assure better mating of parts. depend on the fasteners that hold it together. than other screws, permitting full flow lines, makes heads stronger,
threads, resist stripping and provide
The elliptical fillet at the juncture of head and shank is These are considerations too important to overlook tightening without cracking or prevents failure in vital fillet area
high fatigue resistance. Note the large
another aerospace-inspired Unbrako development. This as production costs continue to rise and reliability reaming the socket, yet maintaining and adds to fatigue strength
root radius, an Unbrako socket screw
compound curve more than doubles fatigue life in the head requirements become more exacting. ample metal in the crucial fillet area of the screw.
development that increases fatigue life
for maximum head strength.
“YOU‘RE SAFER WITH UNBRAKO” of the threads.
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APPLICATIONS SOCKET HEAD CAP SCREWS - ISO Metric
FEWER HOLES TO DRILL AND TAP COMPACT SPACING
Three screws do the work of five Clearance for socket wrench No wrench clearance necessary
See Note 1
Thread Size
Identification for M5 diameter and larger Applicable or Similar Specifications:

Product BS 4168
DIN 912
ISO 4762
Grade BS 6104 Grade 12.9
Old Method Unbrako Method Old Method Unbrako Method ISO 898/1 Grade 12.9
5 - M10 Screws 3 - M10 Screws 12 - M16 Hexagon 16 - M16 Socket Head
@ 800 N/mm2 tensile @ 1300 N/mm2 tensile Head Screws Cap Screws DIMENSIONS AND TIGHTENING TORQUES - ISO Metric Threads
640 N/mm2 yield = 1170 N/mm2 yield = @ 800 N/mm2 @ 1300 N/mm2
Maximum Tightening Torques
5 x 640 x 58 = 3 x 1170 x 58 = tensile strength tensile strength SEE Unplated
NOTE Plated Induced Load
186 kN max. load 204 kN max. load Total strength = 1206 kN Total strength = 2940 kN Thread 2 Length
Size of Thread
(B Max.) Pitch A Max. da Max. H Max. W Nom. L T (Ref) Nm lbf.in. Nm lbf.in. kN lbf.
M3 0.50 5.50 3.60 3.00 2.5 20 18 2.1 18.6 1.6 14.2 3.99 890
M4 0.70 7.00 4.70 4.00 3.0 25 20 4.6 40.7 3.5 31.0 6.75 1510
M5 0.80 8.50 5.70 5.00 4.0 25 22 9.5 84.1 7.1 62.8 11.10 2480
M6 1.00 10.00 6.80 6.00 5.0 30 24 16.0 142.0 12.0 106.0 15.60 3480
M8 1.25 13.00 9.20 8.00 6.0 35 28 39.0 345.0 29.0 257.0 28.70 6400
HIGH TENSILE AND YIELD STRENGTH HIGH SHEAR STRENGTH
M10 1.50 16.00 11.20 10.00 8.0 40 32 77.0 682.0 58.0 513.0 45.70 10200
M12 1.75 18.00 13.70 12.00 10.0 50 36 135.0 1200.0 101.0 894.0 66.70 14900
Ordinary Bolts Socket Head Cap Ordinary Bolts Socket Head Cap (M14) 2.00 21.00 15.70 14.00 12.0 55 40 215.0 1900.0 161.0 1420.0 91.30 20400
Screws Screws
M16 2.00 24.00 17.70 16.00 14.0 60 44 330.0 2920.0 248.0 2190.0 126.00 28100
(M18) 2.50 27.00 20.20 18.00 14.0 65 48 455.0 4030.0 341.0 3020.0 153.00 34100
M20 2.50 30.00 22.40 20.00 17.0 70 52 650.0 5750.0 488.0 4320.0 197.00 44000
(M22) 2.50 33.00 24.40 22.00 17.0 70 56 870.0 7700.0 652.0 5770.0 245.00 54700
M24 3.00 36.00 26.40 24.00 19.0 80 60 1100.0 9740.0 825.0 7300.0 284.00 63400
M27 3.00 40.00 30.40 27.00 19.0 90 66 1650.0 14600.0 1238.0 11000.0 374.00 83400
M30 3.50 45.00 33.40 30.00 22.0 100 72 2250.0 19900.0 1688.0 15000.0 454.00 101000
M33 3.50 50.00 36.40 33.00 24.0 100 78 3050.0 27000.0 2287.0 20200.0 550.00 123000
M36 4.00 54.00 39.40 36.00 27.0 110 84 3850.0 34100.0 2888.0 25000.0 664.00 148000
M42 4.50 63.00 45.60 42.00 32.0 130 96 6270.0 55500.0 4700.0 41600.0 889.00 198000
Old Method Unbrako Method Old Method Unbrako Method ALL DIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETRES. SIZES IN BRACKETS ARE NON-PREFERRED STANDARDS.
800 N/mm2 M12 Bolt 1300 N/mm2 M12 800 N/mm2 M12 Bolt 1300 N/mm2 M12 MECHANICAL PROPERTIES NOTES:
tensile = 67 kN Unbrako Bolt Shear Strength = 40 kN Unbrako Bolt
Material Unbrako High Grade 1. Thread and Grip Lengths are shown on Pages 8 & 9.
yield = 54 kN tensile = 110 kN Shear Strength = 66 kN
Alloy Steel 2. Screws with lengths equal or shorter than listed in column ‘L’
yield = 99 kN Extra Unbrako Shear
Heat Treatment Rc 40-43 will be threaded to head.
Extra Unbrako Strength = 26 kN less
wrenching space needed Screw Size ≤M16 >M16 3. Thread Class: 4g 6g
Joint Strength: 4. da: Transition Diameter
tensile = 64% Increase Example (shown above) - against adjacent machine parts Tensile Strength 1300 N/mm2 1250 N/mm2
5. Working Temperature: -50°C +300°C
yield = 83% Increase Unbrako Screw requires 50% less space for clearance. Yield Strength 1170 N/mm2 1124 N/mm2 6. Torques calculated in accordance with VDI 2230 “Systematic
In counterbored screw application Unbrako Screws require Shear Strength 780 N/mm2 750 N/mm2 calculation of high duty bolted joints” with σ 0.2 = 1080 N/mm2
minimum counterbore since no wrench clearance
Min. Elongation 9% 9% and μ = 0.125 for plain finish and μ = 0.094 for plated.
is necessary.
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SOCKET HEAD CAP SCREWS - ISO Metric SOCKET HEAD CAP SCREWS - ISO Metric
BODY AND GRIP LENGTHS - ISO Metric Threads
Body Length ‘L’

Thread and Grip
20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 180 200 220 240 260 280
Size Lengths
LB. Min. To Head 4.5 9.5
M3 LG. Max. 7.0 12.0
LB. Min. To Head 6.5 11.5 16.50
M4 LG. Max. 10.0 15.0 20.00
LB. Min. To Head 4.0 9.0 14.00 19.00 24.00
M5 LG. Max. 8.0 13.0 18.00 23.00 28.00
LB. Min. To Head 6.0 11.00 16.00 21.00 26.00 31.00
M6 LG. Max. 11.00 16.00 21.00 26.00 31.00 36.00
LB. Min. To Head 5.75 10.75 15.75 20.75 25.75 30.75 35.75 45.75
M8 LG. Max. 12.00 17.00 22.00 27.00 32.00 37.00 42.00 52.00
LB. Min. To Head 5.50 10.50 15.50 20.50 25.50 30.50 40.50 50.50 60.50
M10 LG. Max. 13.00 18.00 23.00 28.00 33.00 38.00 48.00 58.00 68.00
LB. Min. To Head 10.25 15.25 20.25 25.25 35.25 45.25 55.25 65.25 75.25
M12 LG. Max. 19.00 24.00 29.00 34.00 44.00 54.00 64.00 74.00 84.00
LB. Min. To Head 10.00 15.00 20.00 30.00 40.00 50.00 60.00 70.00 80.0 9.0
(M14) LG. Max. 20.00 25.00 30.00 40.00 50.00 60.00 70.00 80.00 90.0 100.0
LB. Min. To Head 11.00 16.00 26.00 36.00 46.00 56.00 66.00 76.0 86.0 96.0 106.0
M16 LG. Max. 21.00 26.00 36.00 46.00 56.00 66.00 76.00 86.0 96.0 106.0 116.0
LB. Min. To Head 9.50 19.50 29.50 39.50 49.50 59.50 69.5 79.5 89.5 99.5 119.5
(M18) LG. Max. 22.00 32.00 42.00 52.00 62.00 72.00 82.0 92.0 102.0 112.0 132.0
LB. Min. To Head 15.50 25.50 35.50 45.50 55.50 65.5 75.5 85.5 95.5 115.5 135.5
M20 LG. Max. 28.00 38.00 48.00 58.00 68.00 78.0 88.0 98.0 108.0 128.0 148.0
LB. Min. To Head 11.50 21.50 31.50 41.50 51.50 61.5 71.5 81.5 91.5 111.5 131.5 151.5
(M22) LG. Max. 24.00 34.00 44.00 54.00 64.00 74.0 84.0 94.0 104.0 124.0 144.0 164.0
LB. Min. To Head 15.00 25.00 35.00 45.00 55.0 65.0 75.0 85.0 105.0 125.0 145.0 165.0
M24 LG. Max. 30.00 40.00 50.00 60.00 70.0 80.0 90.0 100.0 120.0 140.0 160.0 180.0
LB. Min. To Head 19.00 29.00 39.00 49.0 59.0 69.0 79.0 99.0 119.0 139.0 159.0 179.0
M27 LG. Max. 34.00 44.00 54.00 64.0 74.0 84.0 94.0 114.0 134.0 154.0 174.0 194.0
LB. Min. To Head 20.50 30.50 40.5 50.5 60.5 70.5 90.5 110.5 130.5 150.5 170.5 190.5
M30 LG. Max. 38.00 48.00 58.0 68.0 78.0 88.0 108.0 128.0 148.0 168.0 188.0 208.0
LB. Min. To Head 14.50 24.50 34.5 44.5 54.5 64.5 84.5 104.5 124.5 144.5 164.5 184.5
M33 LG. Max. 32.00 42.00 52.0 62.0 72.0 82.0 102.0 122.0 142.0 162.0 182.0 202.0
LB. Min. To Head 16.00 26.0 36.0 46.0 56.0 76.0 96.0 116.0 136.0 156.0 176.0
M36 LG. Max. 36.00 46.0 56.0 66.0 76.0 96.0 116.0 136.0 156.0 176.0 196.0
LB. Min. To Head 21.5 31.5 41.5 61.5 81.5 101.5 121.5 141.5 161.5
M42 LG. Max. 44.0 54.0 64.0 84.0 104.0 124.0 144.0 164.0 184.0
ALL DIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETRES NOTES:

Length ‘L’ Tolerance (mm)
Screws Over Up to and Tolerance
1. Dimensional and tightening information for standard metric cap screws
including on Page 7 and metric low head on Page 11.
- 50 ±0.25 2. Dimensions for LB and LG are calculated from the following formula:
50 80 ±0.50
T Ref = (2x Nominal Dia) plus 12mm.
LG max = Nominal length “L” minus “T”
80 120 ±0.70
LB min = Nominal length “L” minus (T + 5 pitches)
120 250 ±0.80
3. Screws ordered to an intermediate length shall have a grip length equal
250 - ±1.00 to that of the screw of the next shortest length.
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SOCKET HEAD CAP SCREWS SOCKET HEAD CAP SCREWS
- ISO Metric Micro Screws - Low Head ISO Metric
SEE NOTE 5
L.G.
SEE NOTE 1
Thread Size
Thread Size Applicable or Similar Specifications:
Product BS 4168
DIN 912
ISO 4762
Applicable or Similar Specifications:
ISO 898/1 Grade 12.9
ISO 898/1 Grade 10.9
DIMENSIONS AND TIGHTENING TORQUES - ISO Metric Threads DIMENSIONS and TIGHTENING TORQUES - ISO Metric Threads
Maximum Tightening Torques Maximum Tightening Torques
Length L Unplated Plated Unplated Plated Induced Load

Induced Load
Thread
Thread Size
Size Pitch A Max. da Max. H Max. Min. Max. W Nom. Nm lbf.in. Nm lbf.in. N lbf. (B max.) Pitch A Max. da Max. F Min. H Max. T Min. W Nom. Nm lbf.in. Nm lbf.in. kN lbf.
M1.4 0.30 2.6 1.8 1.4 3 6 1.27 0.20 1.8 0.15 1.3 733 164 M4 0.70 7.0 4.7 1.48 2.8 20 3 3.8 33.6 2.9 25.7 5.65 1270
M1.6 0.35 3.0 2.0 1.6 3 6 1.50 0.29 2.6 0.22 2.0 930 208 M5 0.80 8.5 5.7 1.85 3.5 22 4 8.0 70.8 6.0 53.1 9.20 2068
(M1.7) 0.35 3.0 2.1 1.7 3 6 1.50 0.35 3.1 0.26 2.3 1100 246 M6 1.00 10.0 6.8 2.09 4.0 24 5 13.0 115.0 9.8 86.7 13.00 2920
M1.8 0.35 3.4 2.3 1.8 3 6 1.50 0.44 3.9 0.33 2.9 1300 291 M8 1.25 13.0 9.2 2.48 5.0 28 6 32.0 283.0 24.0 212.0 23.90 5370
M2 0.40 3.8 2.6 2.0 3 12 1.50 0.60 5.3 0.45 4.0 1550 347 M10 1.50 16.0 11.2 3.36 6.5 32 8 64.0 566.0 48.0 425.0 38.00 8540
(M2.3) 0.40 4.0 2.9 2.3 4 15 2.00 0.95 8.4 0.71 6.3 2230 500 M12 1.75 18.0 14.2 4.26 8.0 36 10 110.0 974.0 83.0 735.0 55.50 12470
M2.5 0.45 4.5 3.1 2.5 4 15 2.00 1.21 10.7 0.90 8.0 2590 580 M16 2.00 24.0 18.2 4.76 10.0 44 12 275.0 2434.0 206.0 1820.0 105.00 23600
(M2.6) 0.45 4.5 3.2 2.6 4 15 2.00 1.37 12.1 1.03 9.1 2860 640 M20 2.50 30.0 22.4 6.07 12.5 52 14 550.0 4870.0 405.0 3585.0 164.00 36800
ALL DIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETRES. SIZES IN BRACKETS ARE NON-PREFERRED STANDARDS. ALL DIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETRES.
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES NOTES: MECHANICAL PROPERTIES NOTES:

Material Unbrako High Grade 1. Thread Class: 4g 6g Material Unbrako High Grade 1. Thread and Grip Lengths are shown on Pages 8 & 9.
Alloy Steel 2. da: Transition Diameter Alloy Steel 2. Thread Class: 4g 6g
Heat Treatment Rc 40-43 3. Working Temperature: -50°C +300°C Heat Treatment Rc 33-39 3. da: Transition Diameter
Tensile Strength 1300 N/mm2 4. Torques calculated in accordance with VDI 2230 Tensile Strength 1040 N/mm2 4. Working Temperature: -50°C +300°C
“Systematic calculation of high duty bolted joints” 5. See Page 9 for Length Tolerance.
Yield Strength 1170 N/mm2 Yield Strength 940 N/mm2
with σ 0.2 = 1080 N/mm2 and μ = 0.125 for plain finish 5. Sizes M5 and larger are stamped U 10.9.
Shear Strength 780 N/mm2 and μ = 0.094 for plated. Shear Strength 624 N/mm2
Torques calculated in accordance with VDI 2230
Min. Elongation 9% Min. Elongation 9% “Systematic calculation of high duty bolted joints”
with σ 0.2 = 900 N/mm2 and μ = 0.125 for plain finish
and μ = 0.094 for plated.
Length ‘L’ Tolerance (mm)
including
- 3.0 ±0.20
3.0 6.0 ±0.24
6.0 - ±0.25
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- 1936 Series BA, BSW and BSF Threads - 1936 Series UNC and UNF Threads
See Note 1 See Note 1
Thread Size Thread Size
Applicable Applicable
2 Grooves from 2BA and 3/16” up to 5/16” Diameter Specifications 2 Grooves from No.10 up to 5/16” Diameter Specifications
3 Grooves for 3/8” diameter and Over BS 2470 3 Grooves for 3/8” diameter and Over BS 2470
DIMENSIONS AND TIGHTENING TORQUES - BA, BSW and BSF Threads DIMENSIONS AND TIGHTENING TORQUES - UNC and UNF Threads
Maximum Tightening Torques Ibf.
Maximum Tightening Torques Ibf. in.
in.
Unplated Threads Per Inch Induced Load
BA Unplated Plated
Threads Plated Ibf.
Thread Per Inch Induced Load Thread
BA
Size BA A Max. B Max. da Max. H Max. W Nom. Ibf. Size UNC UNF A Max. B Max. da Max. H Max. W Nom. UNC UNF UNC UNF UNC UNF
8BA 59.1 0.140 0.0866 0.1026 0.087 1/16 5.0 4 359 No.4 40 48 0.183 0.1120 0.1300 0.112 5/ 13.2 14.5 9.9 10.9 640 720
64
7BA 52.9 0.161 0.0984 0.1144 0.098 1/16 8.5 6 467 No.5 40 44 0.205 0.1250 0.1450 0.125 3/
32 19.6 20.5 14.7 15.4 860 920
6BA 47.9 0.187 0.1102 0.1282 0.110 5/64 12.0 9 589 3/
No.6 32 40 0.226 0.1380 0.1580 0.138 32 24.5 27.6 18.4 20.7 960 1120
5BA 43.1 0.219 0.1260 0.1460 0.126 3/32 19.0 15 779 1/
No.8 32 36 0.270 0.1640 0.1880 0.164 8 45.5 48.0 34.1 36.0 1540 1640
4BA 38.5 0.219 0.1417 0.1617 0.142 3/32 24.0 18 991
No.10 24 32 0.312 0.1900 0.2180 0.190 5/ 65.4 75.5 49.1 56.6 1880 2240
3BA 34.8 0.250 0.1614 0.1854 0.161 1/8 35.0 27 1297 32
No.12 24 28 0.343 0.2160 0.2440 0.216 5/ 102.0 109.0 76.5 81.8 2650 2890
2BA 31.4 0.312 0.1850 0.2130 0.187 5/32 49.0 37 1729 32
1BA 28.2 0.312 0.2087 0.2367 0.209 5/32 80.0 60 2210 1/
4 20 28 0.375 0.2500 0.2780 0.250 1/
16 153 176.0 115.0 132.0 3470 4150
0BA 25.4 0.375 0.2362 0.2642 0.236 3/16 144.0 108 2849 lbf.ft.
BSW BSF BSW BSF BSW BSF BSW BSF 5/ 7/
16 18 24 0.437 0.3125 0.3465 0.312 32 26.3 29.3 19.7 22.0 5830 6680
1/8 40 - 0.219 0.1250 0.1460 0.125 3/32 14 - 11 - 721 -
3/ 16 24 0.562 0.3750 0.4150 0.375 5/ 46.8 53.2 35.1 39.9 8700 10300
3/16 24 32 0.312 0.1875 0.2155 0.187 5/32 44 50 33 38 1538 1753 8 16
7/ 14 20 0.625 0.4375 0.4835 0.437 5/ 75.0 84.0 56.3 63.0 12000 13900
1/4 20 26 0.375 0.2500 0.2780 0.250 3/16 108 144 81 108 2772 2951 16 16
lbf.ft. 1/ 13 20 0.750 0.5000 0.5520 0.500 3/ 115.0 129.0 86.3 96.8 16100 18800
2 8
5/16 18 22 0.437 0.3125 0.3465 0.312 7/32 23 23 18 18 4588 4956 9/ 3/
16 12 18 0.812 0.5625 0.6225 0.562 8 165.0 185.0 124.0 139.0 20800 23900
3/8 16 20 0.562 0.3750 0.4150 0.375 5/16 44 49 33 37 6813 7364 5/ 1/
8 11 18 0.875 0.6250 0.6890 0.625 2 228.0 258.0 171.0 194.0 25800 30400
7/16 14 18 0.625 0.4375 0.4835 0.437 5/16 68 74 51 55 9365 10180 3/ 10 16 1.000 0.7500 0.8280 0.750 9/ 363.0 405.0 273.0 304.0 34600 39900
1/2 4 16
12 16 0.750 0.5000 0.5520 0.500 3/8 101 111 76 83 12140 13390
7/ 9 14 1.125 0.8750 0.9630 0.875 9/ 575.0 510.0 430.0 380.0 47100 48600
9/16 12 16 0.812 0.5625 0.6225 0.562 3/8 154 169 116 124 16452 17847 8 16
5/8 1 8 12 1.312 1.0000 1.1100 1.000 5/ 788.0 700.0 590.0 525.0 56600 58200
11 14 0.875 0.6250 0.6890 0.625 1/2 184 193 138 145 20020 21470 8
3/4 10 12 1.000 0.7500 0.8280 0.750 9/16 297 308 223 231 29680 30480 11/8 7 12 1.500 1.1250 1.2350 1.125 3/ 1250.0 1115.0 935.0 835.0 76320 85580
4
7/8 9 11 1.125 0.8750 0.9630 0.875 9/16 518 488 389 366 41030 43180 11/4 7 12 1.750 1.2500 1.3700 1.250 3/
4 1750.0 1560.0 1310.0 1170.0 96990 107300
1 8 10 1.312 1.0000 1.1000 1.000 5/8 758 789 569 592 53890 56920
13/8 6 12 1.875 1.3750 1.5050 1.375 3/
4 2320.0 2070.0 1740.0 1550.0 115500 131500
11/8 7 9 1.500 1.1250 1.2350 1.125 3/4 934 993 700 744 49820 52890
11/4 7 9 1.750 1.2500 1.3700 1.250 3/4 1318 1390 988 1043 63230 66760 11/2 6 12 2.000 1.5000 1.6400 1.500 1 3040.0 2710.0 2280.0 2030.0 132000 137000
13/8 6 8 1.875 1.3750 1.5050 1.375 3/4 1330 1418 997 1063 57990 61880 13/4 5 12 2.500 1.7500 1.9100 1.750 11/4 4990.0 4450.0 3740.0 3335.0 186000 194000
11/2 6 8 2.000 1.5000 1.6400 1.500 1 2291 2430 1717 1823 91640 97230 2 4 12 2.750 2.0000 2.1800 2.000 13/8 7490.0 6680.0 5615.0 5010.0 216500 227000
15/8 5 8 2.250 1.6250 1.7500 1.625 1 - 3132 - 2349 - 115600 ALL DIMENSIONS IN INCHES.
13/4 5 7 2.500 1.7500 1.9100 1.750 11/4 3610 3874 2708 2905 123800 132800
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES NOTES:
2 41/2 7 2.750 2.0000 2.1800 2.000 13/8 5425 5907 4073 4430 162900 177200
Material Unbrako High Grade Alloy Steel 1. For body and thread lengths see pages 16 & 17.
ALL DIMENSIONS IN INCHES.
Heat Treatment Rc 39-43 2. Thread Class: #0 through 1” dia. - 3A
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES NOTES: over 1” dia. - 2A
Screw Size ≤0.500 >0.500
Material Unbrako High Grade Alloy Steel 1. For body and thread lengths see pages 14 & 15. Tensile Strength 190,000 Ibf/in2 180,000 Ibf/in2 3. da: Transition Diameter
Heat Treatment Rc 39-43 2. Thread Class: BA - Close Yield Strength 170,000 Ibf/in2 162,000 Ibf/in2 4. Working Temperature: -50°C +300°C
Screw Size ≤0.500 >0.500 BSW and BSF - Medium Shear Strength 114,000 Ibf/in2 108,000 Ibf/in2 5. Torques calculated in accordance with VDI 2230
Tensile Strength 190,000 Ibf/in2 180,000 Ibf/in2 3. da: Transition Diameter Min. Elongation 9% 9% “Systematic calculation of high duty bolted joints”
Yield Strength 170,000 Ibf/in2 162,000 Ibf/in2 4. Working Temperature: -50°C +300°C with σ 0.2 = 155 K.S.I. and μ = 0.125 for plain finish
Shear Strength 114,000 Ibf/in2 108,000 Ibf/in2 and μ = 0.094 for plated. Above 0.625” dia.
Min. Elongation 9% 9% σ 0.2 = 140 K.S.I.
12 13
- 1936 Series BA, BSW and BSF Threads - 1936 Series BA, BSW and BSF Threads
GRIP LENGTH - BA, BSW and BSF Threads

Basic Length ‘L’
Thread
Length 3/4 7/8 1 1 1/4 1 1/2 1 3/4 2 2 1/4 2 1/2 2 3/4 3 3 1/4 3 1/2 3 3/4 4 4 1/4 4 1/2 4 3/4 5 5 1/4 5 1/2 5 3/4 6 6 6 7 7 7 8 9
6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
See 1/4 1/2 3/4 1/4 1/2 3/4 1/2 1/2
Thread Note 2 Grip Length ‘LG’
Size (Page
8BA .625 .250 .250 .625 .875 1.125
7BA .625 .250 .250 .625 .875 1.125 1.375
For sizes longer than shown
6BA .750 .250 .250 .750 .750 1.250 1.250
between heavy lines
5BA .750 .250 .250 .750 .750 1.250 1.250 1.750 see Note 2.
4BA .750 .500 .500 1.000 1.000 1.500 1.500 2.000
3BA .875 .375 .375 .875 .875 1.375 1.375 1.875 1.875 2.375
2BA .875 .375 .375 .875 .875 1.375 1.375 1.875 1.875 2.375 2.375 2.875 2.875
1BA 1.000 .500 .500 1.000 1.000 1.500 1.500 2.000 2.000 2.500 2.500 3.000 3.000 3.500 3.500 4.000
0BA 1.000 .500 .500 1.000 1.000 1.500 1.500 2.000 2.000 2.500 2.500 3.000 3.000 3.500 3.500 4.000
1/8 .750 .250 .250 .750 .750 1.250 1.250 1.750
3/16 .875 .375 .375 .875 .875 1.375 1.375 1.875 1.875 2.375 2.375 2.875 2.875
1/4 1.000 .500 .500 1.000 1.000 1.500 1.500 2.000 2.000 2.500 2.500 3.000 3.000 3.500 3.500 4.000
5/16 1.125 .625 .625 1.125 1.125 1.625 1.625 2.125 2.125 2.625 2.625 3.125 3.125 3.625 3.625 4.125 4.125 4.625 4.625 5.125
3/8 1.250 .500 .500 1.000 1.000 1.500 1.500 2.000 2.000 2.500 2.500 3.000 3.000 3.500 3.500 4.000 4.000 4.500 4.500 5.000 5.000 5.500 5.500 6.000 6.000
7/16 1.375 .625 .625 1.125 1.125 1.625 1.625 2.125 2.125 2.625 2.625 3.125 3.125 3.625 3.625 4.125 4.125 4.625 4.625 5.125 5.125 5.625 5.625 6.125 6.125 6.625 7.125 7.625
1/2 1.500 .750 .750 .750 1.500 1.500 1.500 2.250 2.250 2.250 3.000 3.000 3.000 3.750 3.750 3.750 4.500 4.500 4.500 5.250 5.250 5.250 6.000 6.000 6.000 7.000 7.000 8.000 8.000
9/16 1.625 .875 .875 .875 1.625 1.625 1.625 2.375 2.375 2.375 3.125 3.125 3.125 3.875 3.875 3.875 4.625 4.625 4.625 5.375 5.375 5.375 6.125 6.125 6.875 6.875 7.875 7.875
5/8 1.750
Sizes to the left of the .750 .750 .750 1.500 1.500 1.500 2.250 2.250 2.250 3.000 3.000 3.000 3.750 3.750 3.750 4.500 4.500 4.500 5.250 5.250 5.250 6.000 6.000 6.750 6.750 7.750 7.750 9.250 10.250
heavy lines will be
3/4 2.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 2.000 2.000 2.000 2.000 3.000 3.000 3.000 3.000 4.000 4.000 4.000 4.000 5.000 5.000 5.000 5.000 6.000 6.000 7.000 7.000 8.000 9.000 10.000 11.000 12.000 13.000
threaded to head.
7/8 2.250 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 2.000 2.000 2.000 2.000 3.000 3.000 3.000 3.000 4.000 4.000 4.000 4.000 5.000 5.000 5.000 5.000 6.000 6.000 7.000 7.000 8.000 9.000 10.000 11.000 12.000 13.000 14.000 15.000
1 2.500 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 2.000 2.000 2.000 2.000 3.000 3.000 3.000 3.000 4.000 4.000 4.000 4.000 5.000 5.000 5.000 6.000 6.000 7.000 7.000 8.000 9.000 10.000 11.000 12.000 13.000 14.000 15.000 16.000 17.000

Length ‘L’ Tolerance
including
- 1” ±0.016”
1” 6” ±0.031”
BSW and BSW Thread Lengths of Large Diameter Screws
6” 16” ±0.062”
Length ‘L’ 16” - ±0.125”
6 1/2
3 3 1/2 4 4 1/2 5 5 1/2 6
Thread and over NOTES:

Size Thread Length
1. Dimensional and tightening information on Page 12.
1 1/8 2.812
2. Sizes longer than those between the heavy lines shall have a grip length calculated thus -
1 1/4 3.125
LG = L - Basic Thread Length.
1 3/8 3.437
3. Tolerance on the grip length shall be +0 - 21/2 pitches.
1 1/2 Sizes to the left of the
3.750
4. Tolerance on the thread length shall be +21/2 pitches - 0.
1 5/8 heavy lines will be 4.062
threaded to head. 5. Screws up to and including 1” dia. ordered to an intermediate length between the heavy lines shall have a grip
1 3/4 4.375
length equal to that of the screw of the next shorter length.
2 5.000
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- 1936-1960 Series UNC and UNF Threads - 1936-1960 Series UNC and UNF Threads
GRIP LENGTH - UNC and UNF Threads

Basic Length ‘L’
Thread
Length 3/4 7/8 1 1 1/4 1 1/2 1 3/4 2 2 1/4 2 1/2 2 3/4 3 3 1/4 3 1/2 3 3/4 4 4 1/4 4 1/2 4 3/4 5 5 1/4 5 1/2 5 3/4 6 6 6 7 7 7 8 9
6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
See 1/4 1/2 3/4 1/4 1/2 3/4 1/2 1/2
Thread Note 2 Grip Length ‘LG’
Size (Page
No. 0* .500 .250 .250 .500 .750
No. 1* .625 .250 .250 .625 .875 For sizes longer than
No. 2* .625 .250 .250 .625 .875 1.125 shown between heavy lines
No. 3* .625 .250 .250 .625 .875 1.125 1.375 see Note 2.
No. 4 .750 .250 .250 .750 .750 1.250 1.250
No. 5 .750 .250 .250 .750 .750 1.250 1.250 1.750
No. 6 .750 .500 .500 1.000 1.000 1.500 1.500 2.000
No. 8 .875 .375 .375 .875 .875 1.375 1.375 1.875 1.875 2.375
No. 10 .875 .375 .375 .875 .875 1.375 1.375 1.875 1.875 2.375 2.375 2.875 2.875
No. 12 .875 .375 .375 .875 .875 1.375 1.375 1.875 1.875 2.375 2.375 2.875 2.875
1/4 1.000 .500 .500 1.000 1.000 1.500 1.500 2.000 2.000 2.500 2.500 3.000 3.000 3.500 3.500 4.000
5/16 1.125 .625 .625 1.125 1.125 1.625 1.625 2.125 2.125 2.625 2.625 3.125 3.125 3.625 3.625 4.125 4.125 4.625 4.625 5.125
3/8 1.250 .500 .500 1.000 1.000 1.500 1.500 2.000 2.000 2.500 2.500 3.000 3.000 3.500 3.500 4.000 4.000 4.500 4.500 5.000 5.000 5.500 5.500 6.000 6.000
7/16 1.375 .625 .625 1.125 1.125 1.625 1.625 2.125 2.125 2.625 2.625 3.125 3.125 3.625 3.625 4.125 4.125 4.625 4.625 5.125 5.125 5.625 5.625 6.125 6.125 6.625 7.125 7.625
1/2 1.500 .750 .750 .750 1.500 1.500 1.500 2.250 2.250 2.250 3.000 3.000 3.000 3.750 3.750 3.750 4.500 4.500 4.500 5.250 5.250 5.250 6.000 6.000 6.000 7.000 7.000 8.000 8.000
9/16 1.625 .875 .875 .875 1.625 1.625 1.625 2.375 2.375 2.375 3.125 3.125 3.125 3.875 3.875 3.875 4.625 4.625 4.625 5.375 5.375 5.375 6.125 6.125 6.875 6.875 7.875 7.875
5/8 1.750 Sizes to the left of .750 .750 .750 1.500 1.500 1.500 2.250 2.250 2.250 3.000 3.000 3.000 3.750 3.750 3.750 4.500 4.500 4.500 5.250 5.250 5.250 6.000 6.000 6.750 6.750 7.750 7.750 9.250 10.250
the heavy lines will be
3/4 2.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 2.000 2.000 2.000 2.000 3.000 3.000 3.000 3.000 4.000 4.000 4.000 4.000 5.000 5.000 5.000 5.000 6.000 6.000 7.000 7.000 8.000 9.000 10.000 11.000 12.000 13.000
threaded to head.
7/8 2.250 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 2.000 2.000 2.000 2.000 3.000 3.000 3.000 3.000 4.000 4.000 4.000 4.000 5.000 5.000 5.000 5.000 6.000 6.000 7.000 7.000 8.000 9.000 10.000 11.000 12.000 13.000 14.000 15.000
1 2.500 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 2.000 2.000 2.000 2.000 3.000 3.000 3.000 3.000 4.000 4.000 4.000 4.000 5.000 5.000 5.000 6.000 6.000 7.000 7.000 8.000 9.000 10.000 11.000 12.000 13.000 14.000 15.000 16.000 17.000
ALL DIMENSIONS IN INCHES. 1936 SERIES

1960 SERIES Length ‘L’ Tolerance
*Available in 1960 Series only. Screws Up to and Tolerance Length
Over Including Thread Size Up to 1” Incl. Over 1” to 21/2” Over 21/2” to 6” Over 6”
- 1” ±.016” No 0 - 3/8” -0.030” -0.040” -0.060” -0.120”
UNC and UNF Thread Lengths of Large Diameter Screws 1” 6” ±.031” 7
/16” - 3/4” -0.030” -0.060” -0.080” -0.120”
6” 16” ±.062” 7
/8” - 11/2” -0.030” -0.100” -0.140” -0.200”
Length ‘L’
16” - ±0.125” Over 11/2” - -0.180” -0.200” -0.240”
3 3 1/2 4 4 1/2 5 5 1/2 6 6 1/2

and over
Thread
Thread Length
Size
1 1/8 UNF 2.812
1 1/8 UNC 2.812 NOTES:
1 1/4 UNF 3.125 1. Dimensional and tightening information for 1960 Series on Page 18 and 1936 Series on Page 13.
1 1/4 UNC 3.125 2. Sizes longer than those between the heavy lines shall have a grip length calculated thus -
1 3/8 UNF 3.437 LG = L - Basic Thread Length.
1 3/8 UNC 3.437 3. Tolerance on the grip length shall be +0 - 21/2 pitches.
1 1/2 UNF 3.750 4. Tolerance on the thread length shall be +21/2 pitches - 0.
1 1/2 UNC Sizes to the left of 3.750
the heavy lines will be 5. Screws up to and including 1” dia. ordered to an intermediate length between the heavy lines shall have a grip
1 3/4 UNF 4.375
threaded to head. length equal to that of the screw of the next shorter length.
2 UNC 5.000
16 17
SOCKET HEAD CAP SCREWS
- 1960 Series UNC and UNF Threads COUNTERSUNK SOCKET HEAD SCREWS
Modern equipment and machinery requires stronger high grade alloy steel, and held to exacting tolerances
L more reliable joints to hold their parts together - and to ensure the highest degree of dimensional
See Note 1 stronger more reliable fasteners. The requirement for uniformity. The closely controlled head angle assures
dependability also holds true for fasteners used to flush seating, and close all-round head contact
hold thin section metals together in applications that by initially contacting at the upper portion of the
also require a neat smooth surface. head bearing area in the countersunk hole.
Thread Size That’s why Unbrako countersunk screws are so Closely controlled threads mean tighter and more
widely used for fastening of plates, strips, mouldings, secure fits, and stronger assemblies. Deep accurate
and other thin section parts. Unbrako countersunk non-slip sockets provide maximum key engagement
screws provide reliable fastening and a smooth, for full tightening without marring the surrounding
Applicable
DIAMOND KNURL IDENTIFICATION attractive, flush mounting that enhances the surface.
Specifications
for 1/4” up to 1” dia. appearance of the product on which they are used. Unbrako countersunk screws are available with
ANSI B 18.3
Unbrako countersunk screws provide more either plain or plated finish. Stainless steel screws are
DIMENSIONS AND TIGHTENING TORQUES - UNC and UNF Threads clamping force because they are manufactured from also available.
Maximum Tightening Torques Ibf. in.
Induced Load
Unplated Plated
Ib. f.
Threads Per Inch
Thread
Size UNC UNF A Max. B Max. da Max. H Max. W Nom. UNC UNF UNC UNF UNC UNF
No.0 - 80 0.096 0.060 0.074 0.060 0.050 - 2.1 - 1.6 - 190
No.1 64 72 0.118 0.073 0.087 0.073 1/ 3.7 3.9 2.7 2.9 280 300
16 Deep, accurate socket for uniform wrenching power and
No.2 56 64 0.140 0.0860 0.1020 0.086 5/ 6.2 6.7 4.6 5.0 400 430
16 high maximum torques.
No.3 48 56 0.161 0.0990 0.1150 0.099 5/ 9.3 10.2 7.0 7.6 520 580
16
No.4 40 48 0.183 0.1120 0.1300 0.112 3/ 13.2 14.5 9.9 10.9 640 720
32
No.5 40 44 0.205 0.1250 0.1450 0.125 3/ 19.6 20.5 14.7 15.4 860 920
32
No.6 32 40 0.226 0.1380 0.1580 0.138 3/ 24.5 27.6 18.4 20.7 960 1120
32
No.8 32 36 0.270 0.1640 0.1880 0.164 1/ 45.5 48.0 34.1 36.0 1540 1640 Precision forged head for continuous grain flow and
8
5/
No.10 24 32 0.312 0.1900 0.2180 0.190 32 65.4 75.5 49.1 56.6 1880 2240 maximum strength.
No.12 24 28 0.343 0.2160 0.2440 0.216 5/ 102.0 109.0 76.5 81.8 2650 2890
32
1/ 20 28 0.375 0.2500 0.2780 0.250 1/ 153.0 176.0 115.0 132.0 3470 4150
4 16
lbf.ft.
5/ 18 24 0.468 0.3125 0.3465 0.312 1/ 26.3 29.3 19.7 22.0 5830 6680
16 4
3/
8 16 24 0.562 0.3750 0.4150 0.375 5 /16 46.8 53.2 35.1 39.9 8700 10300 Uniform under-head angle gives maximum contact with
7/
16 14 20 0.625 0.4375 0.4835 0.437 3/
8 75.0 84.0 56.3 63.0 12000 13900 side walls.
1/ 13 20 0.750 0.5000 0.5520 0.500 3/ 115.0 129.0 86.3 96.8 16100 18800
2 8
9/ 12 18 0.843 0.5625 0.6225 0.562 7/ 165.0 185.0 124.0 139.0 20800 23900
16 16
5/ 11 18 0.937 0.6250 0.6890 0.625 1/ 228.0 258.0 171.0 194.0 25800 30400
8 2
3/ 10 16 1.125 0.7500 0.8280 0.750 5/ 363.0 405.0 273.0 304.0 34600 39900
4 8
7/ 3/ Radiused-root runout increases fatigue life.
8 9 14 1.312 0.8750 0.9630 0.875 4 586.0 646.0 440.0 485.0 48000 54600
1 8 12 1.500 1.0000 1.1100 1.000 3/ 879.0 962.0 660.0 722.0 63100 71000
4
11/8 7 12 1.687 1.1250 1.2350 1.125 7/
8 1250.0 1400.0 938.0 1050.0 79500 92200
11/4 7 12 1.875 1.2500 1.3700 1.250 7/
8 1760.0 1825.0 1320.0 1460.0 102000 109000
13/8 6 12 2.062 1.3750 1.5050 1.375 1 2320.0 2620.0 1730.0 1970.0 120000 143000 Fully formed radiused threads rolled to maintain continuous
11/2 6 12 2.250 1.5000 1.6400 1.500 1 2730.0 2730.0 2300.0 2580.0 132000 137000 grain flow for greater tensile and fatigue strength.
13/4 5 12 2.625 1.7500 1.9100 1.750 11/4 4990.0 4490.0 3630.0 4155.0 186000 194000
2 41/2 12 3.000 2.0000 2.1800 2.000 13/8 7270.0 7750.0 5450.0 6270.0 264000 295000
Material Unbrako High Grade Alloy Steel 1. For body and thread lengths see pages 16 & 17.
2. Thread Class: #0 through 1” dia. - 3A Heat treatment in a controlled atmosphere for maximum
Heat Treatment Rc 39-43
over 1” dia. - 2A uniform strength and surface integrity without brittleness
Screw Size ≤0.500 >0.500
3. da: Transition Diameter or decarburisation.
Tensile Strength 190,000 Ibf/in2 180,000 Ibf/in2
Yield Strength 170,000 Ibf/in2 162,000 Ibf/in2 4. Working Temperature: -50°C +300°C
5. Torques calculated in accordance with VDI 2230
Shear Strength 114,000 Ibf/in2 108,000 Ibf/in2
“Systematic calculation of high duty bolted joints”
Min. Elongation 9% 9%
with σ 0.2 = 155 K.S.I. and μ = 0.125 for plain finish
and μ = 0.094 for plated. Above 0.625” dia.
σ 0.2 = 140 K.S.I.
18 19
COUNTERSUNK SOCKET HEAD SCREWS COUNTERSUNK SOCKET HEAD SCREWS
- ISO Metric - BA, BSW and BSF Threads
See Note 1
See Note 1
THREAD
THREAD
SIZE
SIZE

Head Angle Product BS 4168
(See Note 8) DIN 7991
Manufacturer’s optional machined socket. ISO 898/1 Grade 12.9
DIMENSIONS AND TIGHTENING TORQUES - ISO Metric Threads DIMENSIONS AND TIGHTENING TORQUES - BA, BSW and BSF Threads
Maximum Tightening Torques Ibf.
in
Tensile Unplated
Unplated Plated Load BA Tensile Load lbf.
Thread A Max. A1 Max. Threads Plated
Size (See (See Thread Per Inch A Max. A1 Max.
(B Max.) Pitch Note 2) Note 3) B Max. H Ref. W Nom. Nm lbf.in. Nm lbf.in. kN Size BA (See Note 2) (See Note 3) B Max. H Ref. W Nom. BA BA
M3 0.50 6.72 5.82 2.98 1.86 2.0 1.4 12 1.1 9 5.28 8BA 59.1 .164 .147 .0866 .038 .050 2.0 1.5 638
M4 0.70 8.96 7.80 3.98 2.48 2.5 3.4 30 2.6 22 9.22 6BA 47.9 .211 .189 .1102 .050 .050 4.0 3.0 1050
M5 0.80 11.2 9.78 4.98 3.10 3.0 6.8 60 5.1 45 14.90 5BA 43.1 .239 .215 .1260 .056 1/16 6.0 5.0 1390
M6 1.00 13.44 11.73 5.97 3.72 4.0 11.0 97 8.3 73 21.10 4BA 38.5 .269 .243 .1417 .063 1/16 8.5 6.5 1760
M8 1.25 17.92 15.73 7.97 4.96 5.0 28.0 248 21.0 186 38.40 3BA 34.8 .307 .277 .1614 .072 5/64 14.0 10.5 2310
M10 1.50 22.40 19.67 9.97 6.20 6.0 55.0 486 41.0 365 60.90 2BA 31.4 .351 .319 .1850 .083 3/32 32.0 24.0 3070
M12 1.75 26.88 23.67 11.97 7.44 8.0 95.0 840 71.0 630 88.50 1BA 28.2 .396 .360 .2087 .093 3/32 35.0 26.0 3929
(M14) 2.00 30.24 26.67 13.96 8.12 10.0 150.0 1330 112.0 990 121.00 0BA 25.4 .449 .408 .2362 .106 1/8 72.0 54.0 5070
M16 2.00 33.60 29.67 15.96 8.80 10.0 237.0 2100 177.0 1570 165.00 BSW BSF BSW BSF BSW BSF BSW BSF
1/8 40 - .239 .215 .1250 .057 1/16 9.0 - 7.0 - 1280 -
(M18) 2.50 36.96 32.61 17.96 9.48 12.0 340.0 3000 255.0 2250 202.00
3/16 24 32 .356 .323 .1875 .084 3/32 27.5 32 20.5 24 2730 3120
M20 2.50 40.32 35.61 19.96 10.11 12.0 480.0 4250 360.0 3190 257.00
1/4 20 26 .475 .432 .2500 .112 5/32 95.0 98 71.0 74 5130 5710
(M22) 2.50 37.38 35.61 21.96 13.32 14.0 637.0 5640 477.0 4220 318.00
5/16 18 22 .594 .542 .3125 .140 3/16 217.0 232 163.0 174 8440 9080
M24 3.00 40.42 38.61 23.96 14.22 14.0 746.0 6600 585.0 5180 371.00
lbf.ft.
ALL DIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETRES. SIZES IN BRACKETS ARE NON-PREFERRED STANDARDS. 3/8 16 20 .712 .651 .3750 .168 7/32 26.0 32 19.5 24 12500 13400
7/16 14 18 .831 .761 .4375 .196 1/4 39.0 42 29.0 32 17100 18500
1/2 12 16 .950 .870 .5000 .225 5/16 72.0 85 54.0 64 22200 24300
Material Unbrako High Grade Alloy Steel 1. For overall and thread lengths see pages 22 & 23. 9/16 12 16 1.069 .979 .5625 .253 5/16 103.0 112 771.0 837 29300 31700
Heat Treatment Rc 39-44 2. A - Maximum theoretical sharp corner. 5/8 11 14 1.187 1.089 .6250 .281 3/8 136.0 138 102.0 104 36400 38900
Shear Strength 630 N/mm2 3. A1 - Absolute minimum head diameter. 3/4 10 12 1.425 1.308 .7500 .337 3/8 138.0 140 104.0 105 53700 56400
Min. Elongation 9% 4. G - Transition diameter. 7/8 9 11 1.662 1.526 .8750 .393 1/2 338.0 356 253.0 266 74200 77800
5. Thread Class: 4g 6g 1 8 10 1.900 1.745 1.0000 .450 9/16 506.0 535 380.0 401 97300 102700
6. Working Temperature: -50°C +300°C 11/8 7 9 2.138 1.964 1.1250 .506 5/8 718.0 763 537.0 572 122500 130200
7. Torques calculated in accordance with VDI 2230 11/4 7 9 2.375 2.183 1.2500 .562 5/8 1013.0 1070 760.0 802 155600 164300
“Systematic calculation of high duty bolted joints” ALL DIMENSIONS IN INCHES.
with σ 0.2 = 720 N/mm2 and μ = 0.125 for plain finish MECHANICAL PROPERTIES NOTES:
and μ = 0.094 for plated. Material Unbrako High Grade Alloy Steel 1. For overall and thread lengths see page 24.
8. For sizes up to and including M20 Head Angle shall Heat Treatment Rc 39-44 2. A - Maximum theoretical sharp corner.
be 92°/90°, over M20 Head Angle be 62°/60°. Shear Strength 96,000 Ibf/in2 3. A1 - Absolute minimum head diameter.
Min. Elongation 9% 4. da - Transition diameter.
5. Thread Class: BA - Close
N.B. Because of their head configurations, countersunk head screws may not meet the minimum ultimate BSW and BSF - Medium
tensile load for property class 12.9, specified in table 6 OF BS 6104: Part 1: 1981. They are nevertheless 6. Working Temperature: -50°C +300°C
required to meet the other material and property requirements for property class 12.9 in BS 6104: Part 1.
N.B. Because of their head configurations, countersunk head screw tensile loads, are based on 160,000 Ibf/in2.
20 21
- ISO Metric - ISO Metric
BODY AND GRIP LENGTHS - ISO Metric Threads

Length ‘L’
Body
Thread and Grip 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 180 200 220 240
Size Lengths 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 80 90
LB. Max. To Head 14.5 19.5 24.5 29.5 34.5
M3
LG. Max. 17.0 22.0 27.0 32.0 37.0
LB. Max. To Head 11.5 16.5 21.5 26.5 31.5 36.5 41.5 46.5 56.5
M4
LG. Max. 15.0 20.0 25.0 30.0 35.0 40.0 45.0 50.0 60.0
LB. Max. To Head 14.0 19.0 24.0 29.0 34.0 39.0 44.0 54.0 64.0 74.0
M5
LG. Max. 18.0 23.0 28.0 33.0 38.0 43.0 48.0 58.0 68.0 78.0
LB. Max. To Head 16.0 21.0 26.0 31.0 36.0 41.0 51.0 61.0 71.0 81.0 91.0
M6
LG. Max. 21.0 26.0 31.0 36.0 41.0 46.0 56.0 66.0 76.0 86.0 96.0
LB. Max. To Head 15.75 20.75 25.75 30.75 35.75 45.75 55.7 65.7 75.7 85.7 95.7 105.7 115.7
M8
LG. Max. 22.0 27.0 32.0 37.0 42.0 52.0 62.0 72.0 82.0 92.0 102.0 112.0 122.0
LB. Max. To Head 20.5 25.5 30.5 40.5 50.5 60.5 70.5 8.05 90.5 100.5 110.5
M10
LG. Max. 28.0 33.0 38.0 48.0 58.0 68.0 78.0 88.0 98.0 108.0 118.0
LB. Max. To Head 20.2 25.2 35.2 45.2 55.2 65.2 75.2 85.2 95.2 105.2
M12
LG. Max. 29.0 34.0 44.0 54.0 64.0 74.0 84.0 94.0 104.0 114.0
LB. Max. To Head 20.0 30.0 40.0 50.0 60.0 70.0 80.0 90.0 100.0
M14
LG. Max. 30.0 40.0 50.0 60 70.0 80.0 90.0 100.0 110.0
LB. Max. To Head 26.0 36.0 46.0 56.0 66.0 76.0 86.0 96.0 106.0 126.0
M16
LG. Max. 36.0 46.0 56.0 66.0 76.0 86.0 96.0 106.0 116.0 136.0
LB. Max. To Head 29.5 39.5 49.5 59.5 69.5 79.5 89.5 99.5 119.5 139.5
M18
LG. Max. 42.0 52.0 62.0 72.0 82.0 92.0 102.0 112.0 132.0 156.0
LB. Max. To Head 45.5 55.5 65.5 75.5 85.5 95.5 115.5 135.5
M20
LG. Max. 58.0 68.0 78.0 88.0 98.0 108.0 128.0 148.0
LB. Max. To Head 51.5 61.5 71.5 81.5 91.5 111.5 131.5 151.5
M22
LG. Max. 64.0 74.0 84.0 94.0 104.0 124.0 144.0 164.0
LB. Max. To Head 55.0 65.0 75.0 85.0 105.0 125.0 145.0 165.0
M24
LG. Max. 70.0 80.0 90.0 100.0 120.0 140.0 160.0 180.0
ALL DIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETRES. Length ‘L’ Tolerance (mm) NOTES:

Screws Up to and Tolerance 1. Dimensions and tightening information on page 20.
Over Including 2. Dimensions for LB and LG are calculated from the following formula.
- 50 ±0.25
T ref = (2x Nominal Dia.) plus 12mm
50 80 ±0.50
LG. max = Nominal length ‘L’ minus ‘T’
80 120 ±0.70
120 250 ±0.80
LB. max = Nominal length ‘L’ minus (‘T’ + 5 P)
250 - ±1.00 3. LG is the max. distance from top of the head to the first complete thread. LB is the
max. length of unthreaded portion measured from the top of head.
4. Concentricity. - body diameter to thread within 0.1mm per 20mm of body length
T.I.R. taken directly under the head when screw is held by the
full threads closest to the head of the screw.
5. The axis of the conical bearing surface shall be parallel to the axis of the body within 1/2°
22 23
- BA, BSW and BSF Threads - UNC and UNF Threads
See Note 1
THREAD
SIZE
Applicable Specifications:
Product BS 2470
ANSI B 18.3
THREAD LENGTHS FOR STANDARD SCREW DIAMETERS - BA, BSW and BSF Threads DIMENSIONS AND TIGHTENING TORQUES - UNC and UNF Threads
Length ‘L’ Typical Tightening Torques Ibf. in
1 11/4 11/2 13/4 2 21/4 21/2 23/4 3 31/4 31/2 33/4 4 41/4 41/2 43/4 5 51/4 51/2 53/4 6
Threa
Unplated Plated
Length of Thread ‘T’ Threads Per Inch A Max. A1 Min. Tensile Loads Ib. f.
d Size
Thread (See (See
8BA 1 Size UNC UNF Note 2) Note 3) B Max. H Ref. W Nom. UNC UNF UNC UNF UNC UNF
6BA 1 1 No.0 - 80 .138 .117 .0600 .044 .035 - 1.6 - 1.2 - 265
5BA 1 1 No.1 64 72 .168 .143 .0730 .054 .050 2.6 2.9 1.9 2.1 390 390
4BA 1 1 1 1
No.2 56 64 .197 .168 .0860 .064 .050 4.4 4.8 3.3 3.6 555 555
3BA 1 1 1 1 1/
No.3 48 56 .226 .193 .0990 .073 16 6.7 8.5 5.0 6.3 725 725
2BA 1 1 1 1
No.4 40 48 .255 .218 .1120 .083 1/ 8.9 10.0 6.6 7.5 960 1,040
1BA 1 1 1 1 16
No.5 40 44 .281 .240 .1250 .090 5/ 13.0 14.0 9.0 10.0 1,260 1,310
0BA 1 1 1 1 11/8 11/4 13/8 11/2 64
1/8 1 1 No.6 32 40 .307 .263 .1380 .097 5/
64 16.0 19.0 12.0 14.0 1,440 1,620
3/16 1 1 1 No.8 32 36 .359 .311 .1640 .112 3/ 30.0 32.0 22.0 24.0 2,220 2,240
32
1/4 1 1 1 11/8 11/4 13/8 11/2 15/8 13/4 17/8 2 1/
No.10 24 32 .411 .359 .1900 .127 8 44.0 51.0 33.0 38.0 2,780 3,180
5/16 11/8 11/8 11/8 11/8 11/4 13/8 11/2 15/8 13/4 17/8 2 21/8
1/ 20 28 .531 .480 .2500 .161 5/ 100.0 120.0 75.0 90.0 5,070 5,790
3/8 11/4 11/4 11/4 11/4 13/8 11/2 15/8 13/4 17/8 2 21/8 21/4 23/8 21/2 4 32
5/ 18 24 .656 .600 .3125 .198 3/ 210.0 240.0 157.0 180.0 8,350 9,250
7/16 13/8 13/8 13/8 13/8 13/8 11/2 15/8 13/4 17/8 2 21/8 21/4 23/8 21/2 16 16
1/2 11/2 11/2 11/2 15/8 13/4 17/8 2 21/8 21/4 23/8 21/2 25/8 23/4 27/8 3 3/ 16 24 .781 .720 .3750 .234 7/ 380.0 430.0 285.0 322.0 12,400 14,000
8 32
9/16
Sizes shorter 15/8 15/8 15/8 13/4 17/8 2 21/8 21/4 23/8 21/2 25/8 23/4 27/8 3 7/
16 14 20 .844 .781 .4375 .234 1/
4 600.0 680.0 450.0 510.0 16,900 18,900
5/8
than those listed 13/4 13/4 13/4 13/4 17/8 2 21/8 21/4 23/8 21/2 25/8 23/4 27/8 3 1/ 5/
2 13 20 .938 .872 .5000 .251 16 930.0 1050.0 697.0 787.0 22,800 25,600
3/4 will be threaded 2 2 2 2 2 21/8 21/4 23/8 21/2 25/8 23/4 27/8 3 5/ 11 18 1.188 1.112 .6250 .324 3/ 1800.0 2000.0 1350.0 1500.0 36,000 40,800
7/8 to head. 21/4 21/4 21/4 21/4 21/4 21/4 23/8 21/2 25/8 23/4 27/8 3 8 8
3/ 10 16 1.438 1.355 .7500 .396 1/ 3200.0 3560.0 2400.0 2670.0 53,200 59,300
1 21/2 21/2 21/2 21/2 21/2 21/2 21/2 21/2 25/8 23/4 27/8 3 4 2
7/ 9 14 1.688 1.604 .8750 .468 9/ 5400.0 6000.0 4050.0 4500.0 73,500 81,000
11/8 23/4 23/4 23/4 23/4 23/4 23/4 23/4 23/4 27/8 3 8 16
11/4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 1 8 12 1.938 1.841 1.0000 .540 5/
8 8200.0 8900.0 6150.0 6675.0 96,300 106,000
ALL DIMENSIONS IN INCHES. ALL DIMENSIONS IN INCHES.
NOTES:
Length ‘L’ Tolerance Material Unbrako High Grade Alloy Steel 1. For overall and thread lengths see page 26.
Up to and
1. Dimensions and tightening information on Page 21.
Screws Over Tolerance Heat Treatment Rc 39-43 2. A - Maximum theoretical sharp corner.
including
Shear Strength 96,000 Ibf/in2 3. A1 - Absolute minimum head diameter.
- 2” ±0.10” Min. Elongation 9% 4. da - Transition diameter.
2” 4” ±0.20”
5. Thread Class: 3A
4” - ±0.30”
Thread Length Tolerance -0 +21/2 Pitches 7. Torques calculated in accordance with VDI 2230
“Systematic calculation of high duty bolted joints”
with σ 0.2 = 100 K.S.I. and μ = 0.125 for plain finish
N.B. Because of their head configurations, countersunk head screw tensile loads, are based on 160,000 Ibf/in2.
24 25
COUNTERSUNK SOCKET HEAD SCREWS
- UNC and UNF Threads BUTTON HEAD SOCKET SCREWS
Unbrako button head screws are ideally suited for use assure close tolerances, maximum strength and
in materials too thin to countersink and in non-critical superior fatigue resistance. Deep accurate sockets
loading applications. Their low head profile gives allow full tightening, and customised heat treatment of
them smooth, aesthetic appearance, and their deep each heat of steel ensures maximum strength and
accurate sockets ensure non-slip wrench engagement hardness without brittleness.
to prevent marring of the surface in which they are Unbrako button head screws are available in plain
installed. or plated finishes. Stainless steel screws are also
Unbrako button head screws are made from high available.
grade alloy steel and every manufacturing operation is Unbrako flange button head screws in Metric are
Applicable Specifications: closely controlled. Heads are forged for greater also available. Please refer to our separate brochure
BS 2470 strength and full formed radius-root rolled threads for technical data.
ANSI B 18.3
THREAD LENGTHS FOR STANDARD SCREW DIAMETERS - UNC and UNF Threads
Length ‘L’
3/4 7/8 1 11/4 11/2 13/4 2 21/4 21/2 23/4 3 31/4 31/2 33/4 4 41/4 41/2 43/4 5
Thread
Grip Length ‘LG’ Deep, accurate socket for uniform wrenching power and
Size
No 0 0.25 0.25 0.50 0.75 high maximum torques.
No 1 0.25 0.25 0.62 0.88
No 2 0.25 0.25 0.62 0.88 1.12
No 3 0.25 0.25 0.62 0.88 1.12 1.38
No 4 0.50 0.50 1.00 1.00 1.50
Low head profile for enhanced in situ appearance.
No 5 0.50 0.50 1.00 1.00 1.50
No 6 0.50 0.50 1.00 1.00 1.50 1.50 2.00
No 8 0.38 0.38 0.88 0.88 1.38 1.38 1.88 1.88 2.38
No 10 0.62 0.62 1.12 1.12 1.62 1.62 2.12 2.12 2.62 2.62 3.12
1/
Precision forged head for continuous grain flow and
4 0.75 0.75 1.25 1.25 1.75 1.75 2.25 2.25 2.75 2.75 3.25 3.25 3.75 3.75
5/
maximum strength.
16 0.88 0.88 1.38 1.38 1.88 1.88 2.38 2.38 2.88 2.88 3.38 3.38 3.88
3/ 1.00 1.00 1.50 1.50 2.00 2.00 2.50 2.50 3.00 3.00 3.50 3.50
8
7/ 1.12 1.12 1.62 1.62 2.12 2.12 2.62 2.62 3.12 3.12 3.62
16
1/ 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.75 1.75 1.75 2.50 2.50 2.50 3.25 3.25
2 Radiused-root runout increases fatigue life.
5/ Sizes shorter 1.50 1.50 1.50 2.25 2.25 2.25 3.00 3.00
8
3/
than those listed will
4 be threaded to head. 1.50 1.50 1.50 1.50 2.50 2.50 2.50
7/ 1.50 1.50 1.50 1.50 2.50 2.50
8
1 1.50 1.50 1.50 1.50 2.50
Fully formed radiused threads rolled to maintain continuous
ALL DIMENSIONS IN INCHES. grain flow for greater tensile and fatigue strength.
Length ‘L’ Tolerance Heat treatment in a controlled atmosphere for maximum

Length uniform strength and surface integrity without brittleness
Thread Size To 1” inclusive 1” to 21/2” inclusive21/2” to 6” inclusive Over 6” or decarburisation.
No 0 - 3/8” 0.030” 0.040” 0.060” 0.120”
7
/16” - 3/4” 0.030” 0.060” 0.080” 0.120”
7
/8” - 1” 0.050” 0.100” 0.140” 0.200”
NOTES:
1. Dimensions and tightening information on Page 25.
2. Tolerance on the grip length LG shall be +0 - 21/2 pitches.
26 27
BUTTON HEAD SOCKET SCREWS
BUTTON HEAD SOCKET SCREWS - ISO Metric - BA, BSW and BSF Threads
See Notes 3 & 6
THREAD
SIZE THREAD
SIZE
Product BS 4168
Grade BS 6104 Grade 12.9 Applicable Specifications:
ISO 898/1 Grade 12.9 Product BS 2470
DIMENSIONS AND TIGHTENING TORQUES - ISO Metric Threads DIMENSIONS AND TIGHTENING TORQUES - BA, BSW and BSF Threads
Maximum Tightening Torques Maximum Tightening
Torques Ibf. in.
Unplated Nm Threads L T Min. Unplated
BA
Plated lbf.in. Per Inch (See (See Plated BA
Thread Nm Tensile Thread da Note Note W Tensile Load
Size Pitch A Max. da Max. D Max. H Max. Q Max. R Ref. W Nom. lbf.in. Loads kN Size BA A Max. B Max. Max. D Max. H Max. 1) Q Max. R Ref. 1) Nom. BA Ib. f.
6BA 47.9 .213 .1102 .1302 .102 .059 .500 .015 .140 .500 1/ 7 5.5 1050
16
M3 0.50 5.70 3.60 3.31 1.65 .38 3.00 2.0 1.4 12 1.1 9 5.28
5BA 43.1 .238 .1260 .1460 .131 .066 .500 .015 .146 .500 5/ 11 8.0 1390
64
M4 0.70 7.60 4.70 3.93 2.20 .38 4.20 2.5 3.4 30 2.6 22 9.22 5/
4BA 38.5 .262 .1417 .1617 .131 .073 .625 .015 .163 .625 64 15 12.0 1760
M5 0.80 9.50 5.70 4.50 2.75 .50 5.20 3.0 6.8 60 5.1 45 14.90 3BA 34.8 .312 .1614 .1914 .149 .087 .750 .015 .190 .750 3/ 23 17.0 2310
32
2BA 31.4 .361 .1850 .2150 .186 .101 1.000 .020 .218 1.000 1/ 35 27.0 3070
M6 1.00 10.50 6.80 5.90 3.30 .80 5.60 4.0 11.0 97 8.3 73 21.10 8
0BA 25.4 .437 .2362 .2762 .232 .132 1.000 .031 .254 1.000 5/ 75 56.0 5070
32
M8 1.25 14.00 9.20 7.00 4.40 .80 7.50 5.0 28.0 248 21.0 186 38.40
BSW BSF BSW BSF BSW BSF BSW BSF
M10 1.50 17.50 11.20 8.20 5.50 .80 10.00 6.0 55.0 486 41.0 363 60.90 3/ 1/
16 24 32 .361 .1875 .2175 .186 .101 1.000 .020 .218 1.000 8 32 36 24 27 2730 3120
M12 1.75 21.00 13.70 10.50 6.60 .80 11.00 8.0 95.0 840 71.0 630 88.50 1/ 20 26 .437 .2500 .2900 .232 .132 1.000 .031 .254 1.000 5/ 80 89 60 67 5130 5710
4 32
5/ 18 22 .547 .3125 .3520 .268 .166 1.000 .031 .314 1.000 3/ 165 177 124 133 8440 9080
ALL DIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETRES. 16 16
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES NOTES: lbf. ft.
Material Unbrako High Grade Alloy Steel 1. Thread Class: 4g 6g 3/

8 16 20 .656 .3750 .4150 .304 .199 1.500 .031 .373 1.500 7/
32 24 26 18 19 12500 13400
Heat Treatment Rc 39-44 2. da - Transition diameter. 7/ 14 18 .750 .4375 .4780 .340 .232 1.500 .031 .417 1.500 1/ 39 42 29 31 17100 18500
16 4
Shear Strength 630 N/mm2 3. Full thread length to within 21/2 pitches of head. 1/ 12 16 .875 .5000 .5600 .414 .265 2.000 .046 .486 2.000 5/ 58 63 43 47 22200 24300
Min. Elongation 9% 2 16
5. Torques calculated in accordance with VDI 2230 5/ 11 14 1.000 .6250 .6850 .486 .331 2.000 .062 .528 2.000 3/ 118 126 88 95 36400 38900
8 8
“Systematic calculation of high duty bolted joints” 3/ 10 12 1.218 .7500 .8100 .613 .398 2.000 .078 .670 2.000 1/ 210 220 157 165 53700 56400
4 2
with σ 0.2 = 720 N/mm2 and μ = 0.125 for plain finish
6. Length tolerance = ±0.25mm. Length ‘L’ Tolerance NOTES:
Up to and 1. Thread Length - Screw lengths equal to or shorter
Screws Over Tolerance
including than listed in column ‘L’ will be threaded to head.
- 1” ±0.10” For screw lengths longer than ‘L’, ‘T’ designates the
1” 2” +0.031” -0.016” minimum thread length. The maximum thread length
2” 6“ ±0.031” is not specified.
6” - ±0.062” 2. Thread Class: BA - Close
BSW and BSF - Medium
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES 3. da - Transition diameter.
Material Unbrako High Grade Alloy Steel 4. Working Temperature: -50°C +300°C
Shear Strength 96,000 Ibf/in2
N.B. Because of their head configurations, button head screws may not meet the minimum ultimate tensile load Min. Elongation 9%
for property class 12.9, specified in table 6 OF BS 6104: Part 1: 1981. They are nevertheless required to
meet the other material and property requirements for property class 12.9 in BS 6104: Part 1. N.B. Because of their head configurations, button head screws tensile loads, are based on 160,000 Ibf/in2.
28 29
BUTTON HEAD SOCKET SCREWS
- UNC and UNF Threads SOCKET SET SCREWS
In contrast to other types of fasteners, set screws are they are stronger than other set screws. The superior
primarily used in compression. They must hold fast strength and dimensional uniformity of Unbrako set
against three types of forces, torsional (rotational), screws permit use of consistently higher seating
axial (lateral movement) and vibrational. To be torques than with other set screws. Consequently you
effective, socket set screws should produce a strong can often save money because you can reduce the
clamping action which resists the relative motion size or the number of set screws you require in your
between the assembled parts, because of the assembly.
THREAD
SIZE compression developed by tightening the set screw. Here are some of the reasons why Unbrako
Since holding power is proportional to seating torque, set screws are so strong and stay tight. Unbrako set
the tighter you can seat the screw, the higher the screws are made of high grade alloy steel and
Applicable or Similar Specifications: compression force will be. heat treated to a minimum hardness of Rc 45.
BS 2470 But there is a limit to how much you can tighten the (Stainless steel set screws are available). Deep
ANSI B 18.3 average set screw. If you’re not careful, you’ll ream or accurate sockets give more key engagement for
crack the socket, or strip the threads. So you’re never extra wrenching areas. Radiused socket corners
DIMENSIONS AND TIGHTENING TORQUES - UNC and UNF Threads sure if the screw is tight enough, and whether it will minimise points of weakness where cracks may start.
stay tight. Distribute stresses. Fully formed rolled threads
Ibf. in. But you can be sure that Unbrako set screws will provide greater strength and resistance to stripping.
Threads L T Min. Unplated
UNC ‘stay put’ because you can tighten them until the key Controlled heat treatment assures uniform hardness
Per Inch (See (See Plated Loads Ib. f. without brittleness.
Thread da Note Note W Tensil
twists off, with no damage to the screws. Unbrako
Size UNC UNF A Max. B Max. Max. D Max. H Max. 1) Q Max. R Ref. 1) Nom. UNF UNC UNF e UNC UNF recommend tightening torques as much as 40% Unbrako socket set screws are available in knurled
N°4 40 48 .213 .1120 .1320 .102 .059 .500 .015 .140 .500 1/ 8.9 10 6.6 7.5 960 1040 higher than other set screws, giving you extra holding cup, cone, half dog, flat and plain cup point styles in
16
power and additional safety and reliability. plain or plated finishes. Stainless steel set screws are
N°5 40 44 .238 .1250 .1450 .131 .066 .500 .015 .146 .500 5/ 13.0 14 9.7 10.0 1260 1310
64
Unbrako socket set screws hold tighter because available in plain cup points only.
N°6 32 40 .262 .1380 .1580 .131 .073 .625 .015 .163 .625 5/ 16.0 19 12.0 14.0 1440 1620
64
N°8 32 36 .312 .1640 .1940 .149 .087 .750 .015 .190 .750 3/ 30.0 32 22.0 24.0 2220 2240
32
N°10 24 32 .361 .1900 .2200 .186 .101 1.000 .020 .218 1.000 1/ 44.0 51 33.0 38.0 2780 3180
Accurate control of socket depth gives you more wrench
8
engagement than other screws; permits full tightening
1/ 20 28 .437 .2500 .2900 .232 .132 1.000 .031 .254 1.000 5/ 100.0 120 75.0 90.0 5070 5790
4 32 without reaming or cracking the socket.
5/ 18 24 .547 .3125 .3520 .268 .166 1.000 .031 .314 1.000 3/ 210.0 240 157.0 180.0 8350 9250
16 16
lbf.ft.
3/ 16 24 .656 .3750 .4150 .304 .199 1.250 .031 .373 1.000 7/ 380 430 285 322 12400 14000 Threads are formed with the closest possible fit without
8 32
selective assembly; give maximum cross-section for
7/ 14 20 .750 .4375 .4780 .340 .232 1.500 .031 .417 1.500 1/ 600 680 450 510 16900 18900
16 4 strength.
1/ 13 20 .875 .5000 .5600 .414 .265 2.000 .046 .486 2.000 5/ 930 1050 697 787 22800 25600
2 16
5/ 11 18 1.000 .6250 .6850 .486 .331 2.000 .062 .528 2.000 3/ 1800 2000 1350 1500 36000 40800
8 8 Heat treated alloy steel for maximum strength without
3/
4 10 16 1.218 .7500 .8100 .613 .398 2.000 .078 .670 2.000 1/
2 3200 3560 2400 2670 53200 59300 brittleness or decarburisation.
Controlled root radius doubles fatigue life of threads by
NOTES: reducing stress concentrations and avoiding sharp
1. Thread Length - Screw lengths equal to or shorter corners where failures may start. Contour following flow
including than listed in column ‘L’ will be threaded to head. lines of rolled threads provide extra strength and
- 1” ±0.16” For screw lengths longer than ‘L’, ‘T’ designates the preventing stripping.
1” 2” +0.031” -0.016” minimum thread length. The maximum thread length
2” 6“ ±0.031” is not specified. Radiused socket corners prevent cracking as Unbrako
6” - ±0.062” 2. Thread Class: 3A socket set screws develop high tightening torques.
3. da - Transition diameter.
4. Max. Working Temperature: -50°C +300°C
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES 5. Torques calculated in accordance with VDI 2230 Accurate plating, when required, insures precision fit and
Material Unbrako High Grade Alloy Steel “Systematic calculation of high duty bolted joints” maximum corrosion protection.
Heat Treatment Rc 39-44 with σ 0.2 = 100 K.S.I. and μ = 0.125 for plain finish
Shear Strength 96,000 Ibf/in2 and μ = 0.094 for plated.
Min. Elongation 9% Counterbore knurled cup point - exclusive Unbrako
self-locking point provides greater vibrational holding power
than other knurled points.
N.B. Because of their head configurations, button head screws tensile loads, are based on 160,000 Ibf/in2.
30 31
SOCKET SET SCREWS - ISO Metric
THREAD THREAD THREAD

THREAD SIZE
THREAD SIZE SIZE SIZE
SIZE
Knurled Cup Point Plain Cup Point Flat Point Cone Point Dog Point
DIMENSIONS AND TIGHTENING TORQUES - ISO Metric Threads
Maximum Tightening Torque
Knurled Cup Point Plain Cup Flat Point Cone Point Dog Point
Nm
y° ± 2°
90° for these H HL
L Minimum L Minimum L Minimum L Minimum Lengths and Over; L Half Dog Full Dog
Thread Size Pitch W Nom. J Max. Preferred J Max. Preferred J Max. Preferred J Max. Preferred and 120° Under (See Note 4) Max. Max. V Max. lbf.in.
M3 0.50 1.5 1.30 3.0 1.4 3.0 2.0 3.0 Sharp 4.0 4.00 5.00 1.00 1.75 2.00 0.87 7.7
M4 0.70 2.0 2.10 3.0 2.0 3.0 2.5 3.0 Sharp 4.0 5.00 6.00 1.25 2.25 2.50 2.20 19.5
M5 0.80 2.5 2.40 4.0 2.5 4.0 3.5 4.0 Sharp 5.0 6.00 6.00 1.50 2.75 3.50 4.60 41.0
M6 1.00 3.0 3.30 5.0 3.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 1.5 6.0 8.00 8.00 1.75 3.25 4.00 7.80 69.0
M8 1.25 4.0 4.30 6.0 5.0 5.0 5.5 5.0 2.0 6.0 10.00 10.00 2.25 4.30 5.50 18.00 160.0
M10 1.50 5.0 5.25 8.0 6.0 6.0 7.0 6.0 2.5 8.0 12.00 12.00 2.75 5.30 7.00 36.00 320.0
M12 1.75 6.0 6.60 10.0 8.0 8.0 8.5 8.0 3.0 10.0 14.00 16.00 3.25 6.30 8.50 62.00 550.0
(M14) 2.00 6.0 8.10 12.0 9.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 4.0 12.0 14.00 20.00 3.80 7.36 10.00 62.00 550.0
M16 2.00 8.0 9.10 14.0 10.0 12.0 12.0 12.0 4.0 14.0 18.00 20.00 4.30 8.36 12.00 150.00 1330.0
(M18) 2.50 10.0 10.30 16.0 12.0 14.0 13.0 12.0 5.0 16.0 20.00 25.00 4.80 9.36 13.00 290.00 2570.0
M20 2.50 10.0 11.50 18.0 14.0 16.0 15.0 14.0 5.0 18.0 22.00 25.00 5.30 10.36 15.00 290.00 2570.0
(M22) 2.50 12.0 12.65 20.0 16.0 18.0 17.0 16.0 6.0 20.0 28.00 30.00 5.80 11.43 17.00 475.00 4200.0
M24 3.00 12.0 14.65 20.0 16.0 20.0 18.0 20.0 6.0 20.0 28.00 30.00 6.30 12.43 18.00 475.00 4200.0
ALL DIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETRES. SIZES IN BRACKETS ARE NON-PREFERRED STANDARDS.
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES NOTES: Length ‘L’ Tolerance Applicable or Similar Specifications:

Material Unbrako High Grade Alloy Steel 1. Corner of recess must have fillets to minimise stress concentrations. Up to and BS 4168
Screws Over Tolerance
Hardness Rc 45 Minimum 2. Thread Class: 4g 6g including Flat Point DIN 913
3. Working Temperature: -50°C +300°C - Screw Diameter +0.25 -0.00 ISO 4026
4. Screws with length L or below will have half dog point H. Screw Diameter 50 ±0.25 Cone Point DIN 914
Screws with lengths above L will have full dog point HL. ISO 4027
50 80 ±0.50
Dog Point DIN 915
5. Torques calculated at 75% of the torsional shear strength of the 80 120 ±0.70 ISO 4028
respective Unbrako wrenches. 120 250 ±0.80 Plain Cup DIN 916
6. For torque and axial holding power see pages 36 and 37. ISO 4029
7. Micro size Plain Cup Point are shown on page 38.
32 33
SOCKET SET SCREWS
- UNC, UNF, BA, BSW and BSF Threads
See Note 1
See Note 6 THREAD THREAD

THREAD THREAD THREAD THREAD
SIZE SIZE SIZE SIZE
SIZE SIZE
Knurled Cup Point Plain Cup Point Half and Full Dog Point Cone Point Flat Point Oval Point
DIMENSIONS AND TIGHTENING TORQUES - UNC, UNF, BA, BSW and BSF Threads
Unified Threads BA Threads British Threads Dog Point Cone Point Flat Point Oval Point
Plain & KCP
Threads Per Inch Threads Per Inch H HL

Thread Thread Threads Thread L Minimum Half Dog L Min. Pref. Full Dog L Min. Pref. L Minimum L Minimum L Minimum
Size UNC UNF Size Per Inch Size BSW BSF W Nom. J Max. Preferred Max. Half Dog Max. Full Dog V Max. Preferred Preferred Preferred S Max.
N°0 80 .028 .033* .062* .017 .094 .033 .094 .040 .062 .062 .062 .057
N°1 72 .035 .040* .062* .021 .094 .039 .094 .049 .062 .062 .062 .065
N°2 56 64 8BA 59.1 .035 .047* .062* .024 .094 .048 .125 .057 .125 .094 .094 .072
N°3 48 56 7BA 52.9 .050 .54* .094* .027 .125 .054 .125 .066 .125 .094 .094 .088
N°4 40 48 6BA 47.9 .050 .061 .094 .030 .125 .066 .188 .075 .125 .094 .094 .093
N°5 40 44 5BA 43.1 1/8 40 1/16 .067 .094 .033 .125 .070 .188 .083 .125 .094 .094 .104
N°6 32 40 4BA 38.5 1/16 .074 .094 .038 .125 .080 .188 .092 .125 .094 .094 .119
N°8 32 36 3BA 34.8 5/32 32 5/64 .087 .094 .043 .125 .090 .250 .109 .125 .094 .125 .135
N°10 24 32 2BA 31.4 3/16 24 32 3/32 .098 .094 .049 .125 .100 .250 .127 .125 .125 .125 .151
N°12 24 28 1BA 28.2 3/32 .113 .188 .059 .188 .120 .250 .144 .188 .188 .188 .166
1/4 20 28 0BA 25.4 1/4 20 26 1/8 .130 .188 .067 .188 .135 .312 .156 .188 .188 .188 .197
5/16 18 24 5/16 18 22 5/32 .169 .250 .082 .250 .166 .375 .203 .188 .188 .188 .244
3/8 16 24 3/8 16 20 3/16 .206 .250 .099 .375 .198 .437 .250 .250 .250 .250 .291
7/16 14 20 7/16 14 18 7/32 .242 .250 .114 .375 .229 .500 .296 .312 .250 .250 .338
1/2 13 20 1/2 12 16 1/4 .281 .312 .130 .375 .260 .500 .343 .375 .312 .312 .385
9/16 12 18 9/16 12 16 1/4 .319 .375 .148 .437 .291 .625 .390 .437 .375 .375 .432
5/8 11 18 5/8 11 14 5/16 .362 .437 .164 .437 .323 .750 .468 .500 .437 .437 .479
3/4 10 16 3/4 10 12 3/8 .440 .500 .196 .500 .385 .875 .562 .562 .500 .500 .573
7/8 9 14 7/8 9 11 1/2 .518 .562 .227 .625 .448 1.000 .656 .625 .562 .625 .666
1 8 12 1 8 10 9/16 .594 .625 .260 .750 .510 1.000 .750 .750 .625 .750 .760
11/8 7 12 11/8 7 9 9/16 .675 .750 .291 .873 .573 1.500 .843 .875 .750 .750 .853
11/4 7 12 11/4 7 9 5/8 .758 .875 .323 1.000 .635 1.500 .937 1.000 .875 .875 .948
13/8 6 12 13/8 6 8 5/8 .833 1.000 .353 1.125 .697 1.750 1.031 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.062
11/2 6 12 11/2 6 8 3/4 .911 1.000 .385 1.250 .760 1.750 1.125 1.000 1.250 1.250 1.156
ALL DIMENSIONS IN INCHES
Length ‘L’ Tolerance Applicable or Similar Specifications:
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES NOTES: Up to and UNC/UNF BS 2470
1. Corner of recess must have fillets to minimise stress concentrations. Screws Over Tolerance
Material Unbrako High Grade Alloy Steel including ANSI B 18.3
Hardness Rc 45 Minimum 2. Thread Class: BA - Close - 5
/8” ±0.010” BA/BSW/BSF BS 2470
BSW and BSF - Medium 5
/8” 2” ±0.020”
UNC and UNF - 3A
2” 6” ±0.031”
4. *denotes Plain Cup only. 6” - ±0.062”
5. For torque and axial holding power see pages 36 and 37.
6. Inclined angle is 90°, except when length equals diameter or less
when inclined angle is 118°.
34 35
SOCKET SET SCREWS
- Torsional and axial holding power - seated against
steel shaft. Based on recommended seating torques.
ISO Metric Threads
Shaft diameter (shaft hardness Rc 15 to Rc 35)
Torsional holding power Nm
Seating Axial 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 6.0 8.0 10 12 14 16 18 20 25 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Thread Torque Holding
Size Nm Power (kN)
M1.4 .10 .19 .13 .15 .17 .19 .29 .38 .48
M1.6 .10 .22 .15 .18 .20 .22 .33 .44 .55 .66
M1.8 .10 .25 .18 .20 .23 .25 .38 .50 .63 .75 1.0
M2.0 .21 .29 .20 .23 .26 .29 .44 .58 .73 .87 1.2 1.5
M2.5 .60 .53 .42 .48 .53 .80 1.10 1.30 1.60 2.1 2.7 3.2
M2.6 .60 .56 .50 .56 .84 1.10 1.40 1.70 2.2 2.8 3.4 3.9 4.5
M3 .87 .71 .71 1.07 1.40 1.80 2.10 2.8 3.6 4.3 5.0 5.7 6.4 7.1
M4 2.20 1.70 1.70 2.60 3.40 4.30 5.10 6.8 8.5 10.0 12.0 14.0 15.0 17.0 21
M5 4.60 2.50 3.80 5.00 6.30 7.50 10.0 13.0 15.0 18.0 20.0 23.0 25.0 31 38
M6 7.80 4.20 11.00 13.00 17.0 21.0 25.0 29.0 34.0 38.0 42.0 53 63 84
M8 18.00 6.70 20.00 27.0 34.0 40.0 47.0 54.0 60.0 67.0 84 101 134 168 201
M10 36.00 9.30 37.0 47.0 56.0 65.0 74.0 84.0 93.0 116 140 186 233 279
M12 62.00 12.00 60.0 72.0 84.0 96.0 108.0 120 150 180 240 300 360 420
M14 62.00 15.00 90.0 105.0 120.0 135.0 150.0 188 225 300 375 450 525 600
M16 150.00 18.00 126.0 144.0 162.0 180.0 225 270 360 450 540 630 720 810
M18 290.00 21.00 168.0 189.0 210.0 263 315 420 525 630 735 840 945 1050
M20 290.00 23.00 207.0 230.0 288 345 460 575 690 805 920 1040 1150
M22 475.00 26.00 260.0 325 390 520 650 780 910 1040 1170 1300
M24 475.00 29.00 363 435 580 725 870 1020 1160 1310 1450
ALL DIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETRES
UNC, UNF, BA, BSW and BSF Threads

Shaft diameter (shaft hardness Rc 15 to Rc 35)
Axial Torsional Holding Power lbf.in.
Seating Holding 1/16 3/32 1/8 5/32 3/16 7/32 1/4 5/16 3/8 7/16 1/2 9/16 5/8 3/4 7/8 1 11/4 11/2 1 2 21/2 3 31/2 4
Thread Torque Power
Size Ibf. in. (lbf.)
N°0 1.0 50 1.5 2.3 3.1 3.9 4.7 5.4 6.2
N°1 1.8 65 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 6.1 7.1 8.1 10.0
N°2/8BA 1.8 85 2.6 4.0 5.3 6.6 8.0 9.3 10.6 13.2 16.0
N°3/7BA 5.0 120 3.2 5.6 7.5 9.3 11.3 13.0 15.0 18.7 22.5 26.3
N°4/6BA 5.0 160 7.5 10.0 12.5 15.0 17.5 20.0 25.0 30.0 35.0 40.0
N°5/5BA 10.0 200 12.5 15.6 18.7 21.8 25.0 31.2 37.5 43.7 50.0 56.2 62
N°6/4BA 10.0 250 19.0 23.0 27.0 31.0 39.0 47.0 55.0 62.0 70.0 78 94 109
N°8/3BA 20.0 385 30.0 36.0 42.0 48.0 60.0 72.0 84.0 96.0 108.0 120 144 168 192
N°10/2BA 36.0 540 51.0 59.0 68.0 84.0 101.0 118.0 135.0 152.0 169 202 236 270 338
1/4/0BA 87.0 1,000 125.0 156.0 187.0 218.0 250.0 281.0 312 375 437 500 625 750
5/16 165.0 1,500 234.0 280.0 327.0 375.0 421.0 468 562 656 750 937 1125 1310 1500
3/8 290.0 2,000 375.0 437.0 500.0 562.0 625 750 875 1000 1250 1500 1750 2000
7/16 430.0 2,500 545.0 625.0 702.0 780 937 2095 1250 1560 1875 2210 2500 3125
1/2 620.0 3,000 750.0 843.0 937 1125 1310 1500 1875 2250 2620 3000 3750 4500
9/16 620.0 3,500 985.0 1090 1310 1530 1750 2190 2620 3030 3500 4370 5250 6120
5/8 1,325.0 4,000 1250 1500 1750 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 5000 6000 7000 8000
3/4 2,400.0 5,000 1875 2190 2500 3125 3750 4375 5000 6250 7500 8750 10000
7/8 5,200.0 6,000 2620 3000 3750 4500 5250 6000 7500 9000 10500 12000
1 7,200.0 7,000 3500 4375 5250 6120 7000 8750 10500 12250 14000
NOTES: Good results have been obtained with a factor of 1.5-2.0 under static load conditions (i.e. where a collar is supporting a
Tabulated axial and torsional holding powers are typical strengths and should be used vertical load on a post) and of 4.0-8.0 for various dynamic conditions. Values in bold type in the chart indicate
accordingly, with specific safety factors appropriate to the given application and load conditions. recommended set screw sizes on the basis that screw diameter should be roughly one-half shaft diameter.
36 37
SOCKET SET SCREWS
- ISO Metric Microsize Plain Cup Point SOCKET SET SCREWS
THREAD
SIZE

BS 4168
DIN 916
ISO 4029
Cone Point - Use for permanent location of parts. Knurled Cup Point - Use for quick, permanent
DIMENSIONS AND TIGHTENING TORQUES - ISO Metric Threads Deep penetration gives highest axial and torsional location of gears, collars, and pulleys on shafts.
holding power. Unbrako cone point set screws are Exclusive counter-clockwise knurl prevents
Range of Length ‘L’ Maximum Tightening Torques ideally suited for use as pivots and for applications Unbrako screws from loosening even in poorly
where fine adjustments are necessary. tapped holes. Resists severe vibration. On all set
Thread screws over 1/4” the cup is counterbored to provide
Size Pitch D Max. J Max. Min. Max. W Nom. Nm lbf. in. maximum holding power.
M1.4 0.30 0.90 0.70 2.5 5.0 0.71 0.10 0.9
M1.6 0.35 1.00 0.80 2.5 5.0 0.71 0.10 0.9
M1.8 0.35 1.20 0.90 2.5 5.0 0.71 0.10 0.9
M2.0 0.40 1.32 1.00 2.5 10.0 0.89 0.21 1.8
M2.5 0.45 1.75 1.20 3.0 10.0 1.27 0.60 5.3
ALL DIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETRES.

Material Unbrako High Grade Alloy Steel 1. Thread Class: 4g 6g
Hardness Rc 45 Minimum 2. Working Temperature: -50°C +300°C
3. For torque and axial holding power see pages 36 & 37.
Plain Cup - Use against hardened shafts, in zinc, Half and Full Dog Point - Use for permanent
die castings and other soft materials where high location of one part to another. The point is usually
tightening torques are impractical. spotted in a hole drilled in a shaft or on a flat
surface milled on the shaft.
Flat Point - Use where parts must be frequently Oval Point - Use for frequent adjustment without
re-set, as it causes little or no damage to the part deformation of the part it bears against, also for
it bears against. Can be used against hardened seating against an angular surface. Circular U-
shafts (usually with ground flat for better contact) grooves or axial V-grooves sometimes put in shaft
and as adjusting screw. Preferred for thin wall to permit rotational or longitudinal adjustment.
thickness and on soft plugs.
38 39
SOCKET HEAD SHOULDER SCREWS
Unbrako shoulder screws are actually hardened shaft for circular form tools, the screw can be removed
shafts with a knurled head and threaded portion. The to permit sharpening of the tool in a matter of seconds.
shoulder formed where the threads meet the larger Assembly is equally as fast.
diameter body acts as a stop when the screw is Unbrako shoulder screws are made of high
threaded into a tapped hole, permitting the screw to be grade alloy steel and have knurled heads for sure
used as a pivot, shaft, or stationary guide. gripping and quick assembly. The precision hexagon
Unbrako shoulder screws are used to operate socket gives maximum wrench engagement to allow
stripper plates and in pressure pads a wide variety of tightening to the full strength of the screw.
tool and die work. They are also used as shafts or Concentricity between body and threads is closely
pivots, holding pulleys, gears, cams and cam controlled, permitting easy, accurate assembly. Fully
followers, ratchets and circular form tools. Stationary formed radius root threads ensure maximum tensile
guide applications including locating pins in fixtures, strength and resist stripping.
latch stops, alignment of stationary members, linkage Finally, the precision tolerance on the shoulder
blocks, and stock guides in dies. Unbrako shoulder provides close and accurate mating with the fastened
screws are especially advantageous in applications components. Unbrako manufacture to a tolerance
where the fastened part must be removed frequently. position closer than required by international
For instance, when the shoulder screw is used as a standards.
APPLICATIONS
The perfect combination

is to use genuine
Moving Shaft or Pivot Pulley Shaft Uses
Unbrako hexagon
wrenches with
Unbrako socket screws
Stationary Guide
Separate Hexagon Wrench brochure available on request.
40 41
SOCKET HEAD SHOULDER SCREWS SOCKET HEAD SHOULDER SCREWS - ISO Metric
LENGTH
Precise control of socket depth gives more wrench engagement than

with other screws, permits full tightening without cracking or reaming
socket, yet provides ample metal in the crucial fillet area for THREAD
DIAMÈTRE
maximum strength. SIZE
ISO Grade 12.9

Body Diameter Tol h8
Knurled head allows sure finger grip, fast assembly.
DIMENSIONS - ISO Metric Threads
B T
Neck allows assembly with no chamfering or other
Body Thread
hole preparation. Size Size Pitch A Max. Max. Min. da Max. G Max. H Max. J Max. M Max. N Max. S Max. Max. Min. W Nom.
6.00 M5 0.8 10.00 6.000 5.982 6.80 5.62 4.50 3.84 1.85 2.00 0.55 9.75 9.25 3.0
8.00 M6 1.0 13.00 8.000 7.978 9.20 7.62 5.50 4.56 1.85 2.50 0.65 11.25 10.75 4.0
Shoulder diameter held to close tolerance.
10.00 M8 1.25 16.00 10.000 9.978 11.20 9.62 7.00 6.23 1.85 3.00 0.85 13.25 12.75 5.0
12.00 M10 1.50 18.00 12.000 11.973 14.20 11.62 9.00 7.89 1.85 3.50 1.05 16.25 15.75 6.0
16.00 M12 1.75 24.00 16.000 15.973 18.20 15.62 11.00 9.54 1.85 4.00 1.15 18.25 17.75 8.0
Controlled concentricity between head, body, and 18.00 M14 2.00 27.00 18.000 17.973 20.20 17.62 12.00 11.20 2.50 4.50 1.25 20.25 19.75 10.0
threads for easier, more accurate assembly.
20.00 M16 2.00 30.00 20.000 19.967 22.40 19.62 14.00 13.20 2.50 4.50 1.25 22.25 21.75 10.0
22.00 M18 2.50 33.00 22.000 21.967 24.40 21.62 16.00 14.54 2.65 5.60 1.45 25.25 24.75 12.0
Heat treated alloy steel for maximum strength
24.00 M20 2.50 36.00 24.000 23.967 26.40 23.62 16.00 16.54 2.65 5.60 1.45 27.25 26.75 12.0
without brittleness or decarburisation.
ALL DIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETRES.
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
Squareness of shoulder is held to close tolerances
Material Unbrako High Grade Alloy Steel
to provided more accurate seating.
Fully formed threads are finished close to shoulder. Shear Strength 730 N/mm2
NOTES: 2. Straightness
Threads for closest fit possible without selective 1. The maximum deviation of the axis of the shoulder.
CONCENTRICITY SQUARENESS
assembly, give maximum cross-section for strength, Head to Socket Body Head Body SHOULDER LENGTH
10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120
make parts fit better to utilise full strength of screw. Nominal Body to Body to Thread to Body to Thread B DIA
6.0 0.15 0.26 0.10 0.15 0.15 ≤ 8 0.07 0.09 0.11 0.13 0.15 0.17 0.19 0.21 0.23 0.25 0.27 0.29
8.0 0.16 0.26 0.10 0.18 0.15 > 8 0.075 0.10 0.125 0.15 0.175 0.20 0.225 0.25 0.275 0.30 0.325 0.35
10.0 0.20 0.30 0.10 0.24 0.15
12.0 0.24 0.36 0.10 0.27 0.15 3. Squareness, parallelism, concentricity and bow of
16.0 0.32 0.54 0.10 0.34 0.20 body to thread pitch dia shall be within 0.05 TIR per
18.0 0.36 0.54 0.10 0.38 0.20 centimetre of shoulder length with a maximum 0.70
Controlled root radius doubles 20.0 0.40 0.66 0.10 0.42 0.20
when seated against the shoulder in a threaded
fatigue life of threads by reducing 22.0 0.44 0.66 0.10 0.45 0.25
24.0 0.48 0.66 0.10 0.50 0.30 bushing and checked on the shoulder dia at a
stress concentrations and avoiding distance of 5.0 from the bearing face of the head.
sharp corners where failures may 4. Thread Class: 4g 6g
start. Contour following flow lines of
rolled threads provide extra strength,
prevent stripping.
7. Length Tolerance: +0.25mm -0
N.B. Because of their configuration, these screws cannot be tensile tested.
42 43
SOCKET HEAD SHOULDER SCREWS
- UNC, UNF, BSW and BSF Threads
LENGTH
THREAD
SIZE
Applicable Specifications:
BSW/BSF BS 2470
UNC/UNF ANSI B 18.3
BS 2470
DIMENSIONS - BSW and BSF Threads

Threads B
Per Inch J Max. T
Body Thread da
Size Size BSW BSF A Max. Max. Min. Max. G Max. H Max. BSW BSF M Max. N Max. S Max. Max. Min. W Nom.
1/4 3/16 24 32 .375 .2480 .2470 .2760 .235 .188 .129 .138 .093 .083 .023 .375 .355 1/8
5/16 1/4 20 26 .437 .3105 .3095 .3445 .297 .219 .178 .190 .093 .100 .028 .437 .417 5/32
3/8 5/16 18 22 .562 .3730 .3720 .4130 .360 .250 .231 .243 .093 .111 .031 .500 .480 3/16
1/2 3/8 16 20 .750 .4980 .4970 .5500 .485 .313 .285 .299 .093 .125 .035 .625 .595 1/4
5/8 1/2 12 16 .875 .6230 .6220 .6870 .611 .375 .390 .406 .093 .152 .042 .750 .720 5/16
3/4 5/8 11 14 1.000 .7480 .7470 .8260 .736 .500 .497 .518 .093 .182 .051 .875 .845 3/8
7/8 3/4 10 12 1.125 .8730 .8720 .9650 .860 .625 .609 .627 .125 .200 .055 1.000 .970 1/2
1 3/4 10 12 1.312 .9980 .9970 1.0980 .986 .625 .609 .627 .125 .200 .055 1.000 .970 1/2
11/4 7/8 9 11 1.750 1.2480 1.2470 1.3680 1.236 .750 .716 .743 .125 .222 .062 1.125 1.095 5/8
DIMENSIONS - UNC and UNF Threads
Body Thread
Threads
Per Inch B
da
J Max. T
The Widest Range
Size Size UNC UNF A Max. Max. Min. Max. G Max. H Max. UNC UNF M Max. N Max. S Max. Max. Min. W Max.
1/4
5/16
3/8
N°10
1/4
5/16
24
20
18
32
28
24
.375 .2480
.437 .3105
.562 .3730
.2470 .2760 .235
.3095 .3445 .297
.3720 .4130 .360
.188
.219
.250
.129
.178
.231
.138
.190
.243
.093
.093
.093
.083
.100
.111
.023
.028
.031
.375 .355
.437 .417
.500 .480
1/8
5/32
3/16
in the World
1/2 3/8 16 24 .750 .4980 .4970 .5500 .485 .313 .285 .299 .093 .125 .035 .625 .595 1/4
5/8 1/2 13 20 .875 .6230 .6220 .6870 .611 .375 .390 .406 .093 .152 .042 .750 .720 5/16
3/4 5/8 11 18 1.000 .7480 .7470 .8260 .736 .500 .497 .518 .093 .182 .051 .875 .845 3/8
7/8 3/4 10 16 1.125 .8730 .8720 .9650 .860 .625 .609 .627 .125 .200 .055 1.000 .970 1/2
1 3/4 10 16 1.312 .9980 .9970 1.0980 .986 .625 .609 .627 .125 .200 .055 1.000 .970 1/2
11/4 7/8 9 14 1.750 1.2480 1.2470 1.3680 1.236 .750 .716 .743 .125 .222 .062 1.125 1.095 5/8

Material Unbrako High Grade 1. Length ±0.005
Alloy Steel 2. Concentricity - Body to head O.D. within 0.002 TIR when checked in
Heat Treatment Rc 39-44 a ‘V’ block. Body to thread P.D. within 0.004 TIR when checked at a
distance of 0.188 from the shoulder at the threaded end. Squareness,
Shear Strength 108,000 Ibf/in2
concentricity, parallelism and bow of body to thread P.D. shall be within
0.005 TIR per inch of body length with a maximum of 0.020 when
seated against the shoulder in a threaded bush and checked on the
body at a distance of 2M from the underside of the head.
3. Squareness - The bearing surface of the head shall be perpendicular
to the axis of the body within a maximum deviation of 2°.
4. Thread Class: BSW and BSF - Medium
N.B. Because of their configuration, UNC and UNF - 3A
these screws cannot be
tensile tested. Caution - Information is for general reference only. For more complete specification contact Unbrako.
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Socket Set Screws High Grade

Identification for M5 diameter and larger Applicable or Similar Specifications:

BODY AND GRIP LENGTHS - ISO Metric Threads

Body Length ‘L’

ALL DIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETRES NOTES:

Maximum Tightening Torques Maximum Tightening Torques

Length L Unplated Plated Unplated Plated Induced Load

MECHANICAL PROPERTIES NOTES: MECHANICAL PROPERTIES NOTES:

See Note 1 See Note 1

Thread Size Thread Size

GRIP LENGTH - BA, BSW and BSF Threads

ALL DIMENSIONS IN INCHES.

Thread and over NOTES:

GRIP LENGTH - UNC and UNF Threads

ALL DIMENSIONS IN INCHES. 1936 SERIES

3 3 1/2 4 4 1/2 5 5 1/2 6 6 1/2

Maximum Tightening Torques Ibf. in.

See Note 1 See Note 1

Applicable or Similar Specifications:

BODY AND GRIP LENGTHS - ISO Metric Threads

ALL DIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETRES. Length ‘L’ Tolerance (mm) NOTES:

Length ‘L’ Tolerance Heat treatment in a controlled atmosphere for maximum

See Notes 3 & 6

MECHANICAL PROPERTIES NOTES: lbf. ft.

Material Unbrako High Grade Alloy Steel 1. Thread Class: 4g 6g 3/

See Note 1 See Note 1

THREAD THREAD THREAD

ALL DIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETRES. SIZES IN BRACKETS ARE NON-PREFERRED STANDARDS.

MECHANICAL PROPERTIES NOTES: Length ‘L’ Tolerance Applicable or Similar Specifications:

See Note 6 THREAD THREAD

Threads Per Inch Threads Per Inch H HL

UNC, UNF, BA, BSW and BSF Threads

Applicable or Similar Specifications:

M1.6 0.35 1.00 0.80 2.5 5.0 0.71 0.10 0.9

M1.8 0.35 1.20 0.90 2.5 5.0 0.71 0.10 0.9

M2.0 0.40 1.32 1.00 2.5 10.0 0.89 0.21 1.8

M2.5 0.45 1.75 1.20 3.0 10.0 1.27 0.60 5.3

ALL DIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETRES.

MECHANICAL PROPERTIES NOTES:

The perfect combination

Precise control of socket depth gives more wrench engagement than

ISO Grade 12.9

N.B. Because of their configuration, these screws cannot be tensile tested.

DIMENSIONS - BSW and BSF Threads

ALL DIMENSIONS IN INCHES.

DIMENSIONS - UNC and UNF Threads

ALL DIMENSIONS IN INCHES.

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