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Metric Steel Raised Knurled-Head Thumb Screws


These thumb screws have a raised head that makes them easy to grip. The head is knurled for slip-resistant controlled adjustment. A black-oxide finish provides corrosion resistance in dry environments. Length is measured from under the collar.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Head, mm | Collar, mm | ||||||||
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Lg., mm | Dia. | Ht. | Dia. | Ht. | Tensile Strength, psi | Hardness | Specifications Met | Each | |
Black-Oxide Steel | |||||||||
M3 × 0.5 mm | |||||||||
6 | 12 | 2.5 | 6 | 5 | 70,000 | Rockwell B84 | DIN 464 | 000000000 | 00000 |
10 | 12 | 2.5 | 6 | 5 | 70,000 | Rockwell B84 | DIN 464 | 000000000 | 0000 |
12 | 12 | 2.5 | 6 | 5 | 70,000 | Rockwell B84 | DIN 464 | 000000000 | 0000 |
16 | 12 | 2.5 | 6 | 5 | 70,000 | Rockwell B84 | DIN 464 | 000000000 | 0000 |
M4 × 0.7 mm | |||||||||
5 | 16 | 3.5 | 8 | 6 | 70,000 | Rockwell B84 | DIN 464 | 000000000 | 0000 |
8 | 16 | 3.5 | 8 | 6 | 70,000 | Rockwell B84 | DIN 464 | 000000000 | 0000 |
10 | 16 | 3.5 | 8 | 6 | 70,000 | Rockwell B84 | DIN 464 | 000000000 | 0000 |
12 | 16 | 3.5 | 8 | 6 | 70,000 | Rockwell B84 | DIN 464 | 000000000 | 0000 |
16 | 16 | 3.5 | 8 | 6 | 70,000 | Rockwell B84 | DIN 464 | 000000000 | 0000 |
20 | 16 | 3.5 | 8 | 6 | 70,000 | Rockwell B84 | DIN 464 | 000000000 | 0000 |
25 | 16 | 3.5 | 8 | 6 | 70,000 | Rockwell B84 | DIN 464 | 000000000 | 0000 |
M5 × 0.8 mm | |||||||||
8 | 20 | 4 | 10 | 7.5 | 70,000 | Rockwell B84 | DIN 464 | 000000000 | 0000 |
10 | 20 | 4 | 10 | 7.5 | 70,000 | Rockwell B84 | DIN 464 | 000000000 | 0000 |
12 | 20 | 4 | 10 | 7.5 | 70,000 | Rockwell B84 | DIN 464 | 000000000 | 0000 |
16 | 20 | 4 | 10 | 7.5 | 70,000 | Rockwell B84 | DIN 464 | 000000000 | 0000 |
20 | 20 | 4 | 10 | 7.5 | 70,000 | Rockwell B84 | DIN 464 | 000000000 | 0000 |
M6 × 1 mm | |||||||||
8 | 24 | 5 | 12 | 10 | 70,000 | Rockwell B84 | DIN 464 | 000000000 | 0000 |
10 | 24 | 5 | 12 | 10 | 70,000 | Rockwell B84 | DIN 464 | 000000000 | 0000 |
12 | 24 | 5 | 12 | 10 | 70,000 | Rockwell B84 | DIN 464 | 000000000 | 0000 |
16 | 24 | 5 | 12 | 10 | 70,000 | Rockwell B84 | DIN 464 | 000000000 | 0000 |
20 | 24 | 5 | 12 | 10 | 70,000 | Rockwell B84 | DIN 464 | 000000000 | 0000 |
25 | 24 | 5 | 12 | 10 | 70,000 | Rockwell B84 | DIN 464 | 000000000 | 0000 |
M8 × 1.25 mm | |||||||||
20 | 30 | 6 | 16 | 12 | 70,000 | Rockwell B84 | DIN 464 | 000000000 | 0000 |
25 | 30 | 6 | 16 | 12 | 70,000 | Rockwell B84 | DIN 464 | 000000000 | 0000 |
30 | 30 | 6 | 16 | 12 | 70,000 | Rockwell B84 | DIN 464 | 000000000 | 00000 |
40 | 30 | 6 | 16 | 12 | 70,000 | Rockwell B84 | DIN 464 | 000000000 | 00000 |
M10 × 1.5 mm | |||||||||
15 | 36 | 8 | 20 | 15 | 70,000 | Rockwell B84 | DIN 464 | 000000000 | 00000 |
20 | 36 | 8 | 20 | 15 | 70,000 | Rockwell B84 | DIN 464 | 000000000 | 00000 |
25 | 36 | 8 | 20 | 15 | 70,000 | Rockwell B84 | DIN 464 | 000000000 | 00000 |
30 | 36 | 8 | 20 | 15 | 70,000 | Rockwell B84 | DIN 464 | 000000000 | 00000 |
40 | 36 | 8 | 20 | 15 | 70,000 | Rockwell B84 | DIN 464 | 000000000 | 00000 |
Metric Steel Low-Profile Knurled-Head Thumb Screws

These thumb screws have a thin head for use in low-clearance applications. The head is knurled for slip-resistant controlled adjustment. They have a black-oxide finish to resist corrosion in dry environments. Length is measured from under the head.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Head, mm | |||||||
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Lg., mm | Dia. | Ht. | Tensile Strength, psi | Hardness | Specifications Met | Each | |
Black-Oxide Steel | |||||||
M3 × 0.5 mm | |||||||
6 | 12 | 2.5 | 70,000 | Rockwell B84 | DIN 653 | 000000000 | 00000 |
10 | 12 | 2.5 | 70,000 | Rockwell B84 | DIN 653 | 000000000 | 0000 |
16 | 12 | 2.5 | 70,000 | Rockwell B84 | DIN 653 | 000000000 | 0000 |
M4 × 0.7 mm | |||||||
8 | 16 | 3.5 | 70,000 | Rockwell B84 | DIN 653 | 000000000 | 0000 |
10 | 16 | 3.5 | 70,000 | Rockwell B84 | DIN 653 | 000000000 | 0000 |
12 | 16 | 3.5 | 70,000 | Rockwell B84 | DIN 653 | 000000000 | 0000 |
16 | 16 | 3.5 | 70,000 | Rockwell B84 | DIN 653 | 000000000 | 0000 |
20 | 16 | 3.5 | 70,000 | Rockwell B84 | DIN 653 | 000000000 | 0000 |
M5 × 0.8 mm | |||||||
10 | 20 | 4 | 70,000 | Rockwell B84 | DIN 653 | 000000000 | 0000 |
12 | 20 | 4 | 70,000 | Rockwell B84 | DIN 653 | 000000000 | 0000 |
16 | 20 | 4 | 70,000 | Rockwell B84 | DIN 653 | 000000000 | 0000 |
20 | 20 | 4 | 70,000 | Rockwell B84 | DIN 653 | 000000000 | 0000 |
M6 × 1 mm | |||||||
12 | 24 | 5 | 70,000 | Rockwell B84 | DIN 653 | 000000000 | 0000 |
16 | 24 | 5 | 70,000 | Rockwell B84 | DIN 653 | 000000000 | 0000 |
20 | 24 | 5 | 70,000 | Rockwell B84 | DIN 653 | 000000000 | 0000 |
30 | 24 | 5 | 70,000 | Rockwell B84 | DIN 653 | 000000000 | 0000 |
40 | 24 | 5 | 70,000 | Rockwell B84 | DIN 653 | 000000000 | 00000 |
M8 × 1.25 mm | |||||||
16 | 30 | 6 | 70,000 | Rockwell B84 | DIN 653 | 000000000 | 0000 |
20 | 30 | 6 | 70,000 | Rockwell B84 | DIN 653 | 000000000 | 0000 |
25 | 30 | 6 | 70,000 | Rockwell B84 | DIN 653 | 000000000 | 0000 |
30 | 30 | 6 | 70,000 | Rockwell B84 | DIN 653 | 000000000 | 00000 |
40 | 30 | 6 | 70,000 | Rockwell B84 | DIN 653 | 000000000 | 00000 |
Metric Four-Arm Extended-Tip Thumb Screws

Often referred to as dog- and pilot-point thumb screws, insert the point into a drilled hole or slot to hold items in place. Arms provide a flat surface to push your fingers against. A black-oxide finish provides corrosion resistance in dry environments. Length is measured from under the collar.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Tip, mm | Head | Collar, mm | |||||||||
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Lg., mm | Dia. | Lg. | Wd., mm | Ht., mm | Material | Dia. | Ht. | Tensile Strength, psi | Hardness | Each | |
Black-Oxide Steel | |||||||||||
M6 × 1 mm | |||||||||||
26 | 4.5 | 3 | 38 | 22 | Zinc-Plated Cast Iron | 16 | 12.5 | 70,000 | Rockwell B84 | 000000000 | 000000 |
38 | 4.5 | 3 | 38 | 22 | Zinc-Plated Cast Iron | 16 | 12.5 | 70,000 | Rockwell B84 | 000000000 | 00000 |
M8 × 1.25 mm | |||||||||||
44.5 | 6 | 4.5 | 38 | 22 | Zinc-Plated Cast Iron | 16 | 12.5 | 70,000 | Rockwell B84 | 000000000 | 00000 |
M10 × 1.5 mm | |||||||||||
38 | 7 | 4.5 | 51 | 22 | Zinc-Plated Cast Iron | 19 | 16 | 70,000 | Rockwell B84 | 000000000 | 00000 |
51 | 7 | 4.5 | 51 | 22 | Zinc-Plated Cast Iron | 19 | 16 | 70,000 | Rockwell B84 | 000000000 | 00000 |
M12 × 1.75 mm | |||||||||||
38 | 10 | 6.5 | 63.5 | 38 | Zinc-Plated Cast Iron | 28.5 | 25.5 | 70,000 | Rockwell B84 | 000000000 | 00000 |
63.5 | 10 | 6.5 | 63.5 | 38 | Zinc-Plated Cast Iron | 28.5 | 25.5 | 70,000 | Rockwell B84 | 000000000 | 00000 |