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M6 allen key bolt dimensions.
Refer the following table for metric allen key sizes and dimensions for corresponding socket head cap screw based on iso 4762 din 912 standards.
For instance metric size 9 mm doesn t have an imperial counterpart.
Less common metric sizes.
All dimensions are in millimeters.
The m3 and m4 nominal screw sizes have two drilled holes spaced 180 degrees apart.
Engineering metric hardware design data.
On the left hand side we have our sae to metric conversion guide for hex keys that provides the best substitute sae allen wrench for each given metric size.
Their purpose is largely to serve specialized applications where size constraints and strength requirements need to be met.
All dimensions are given in millimeters.
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.
A quick swipe with a q tip dipped in rubbing alcohol will pick up any dust that can collect in the corners of the hexagon.
Dimensional table of allen din 912 bolt.
Metric hex nut dimensions calculator.
Drilled head metric hexagon socket head cap screws normally are not available in screw sizes smaller than m3 nor larger than m36.
Hex key size.
As you ll notice there isn t always a perfect substitute.
If all else fails you may want to use our drill size conversion table or our tap drill size calculator the information available from our sources is usually sufficient for all computer related drill or screw requirements world wide.
While these metric allen key sizes do exist they rarely appear in your basic allen wrench sets.
Thread metric d thread length b head diameter dk min dk max head high k min k max key width s nominal s min tmin.
The smaller size of allen wrench can easily strip a hex bolt or be stripped down itself.
Before placing the hex key into the bolt make sure the head is clean of dirt and debris.
Iso 4032 1999 hexagon regular nuts style 1 product grades a and b.
This chart contains information on number metric and fractional number socket head cap screws along with tap drill information.