M5 Flathead Specs

In many applications, the metric system is used over the English system. Instead of relying on inches and feet, the metric system relies on millimeters and meters. Since many foreign makes of automobiles rely on the metric system, engineers have specification in place for bolts. One such bolt is the M5 flat head bolt. By understanding the M5 bolt, you will gain a deeper understanding of the metric system in general.
  1. Flat Head

    • A flat head screw has, unsurprisingly, a flat head. This allows for a flush surface after fastening, which is extremely useful for very low clearance applications. The head is conically shaped, so it will fit into a cone shaped hole cut into the material it is securing. (See Reference 1) The angle of the cone should be anywhere from 90 to 92 degrees. The diameter of the head is anywhere from 9.78 to 10 millimeters. The maximum diameter of the countersunk hole is 11.2 millimeters.

    Shank Diameter and Pitch

    • The shank, or shaft diameter should be anywhere from 4.82 to 5 millimeters. No length is specified, since these bolts can be configured to a variety of lengths. The thread pitch is .8 millimeters. The pitch refers to how much distance there is from thread to thread. (See Reference 1)

    Drive Configuration

    • A flat head bolt can have a variety of drive configurations. These include regular screwdriver slots, Phillips heads, or hex drives for Allen wrenches. For a hex drive, the size specified is a 3 millimeter Allen wrench. (See Reference 1)

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