The insertion depth of the cross groove of the countersunk screw
The applicable range of the insertion depth of the cross slot is as stipulated in Table 1. Different subhead forms are presented (see Figures 1 and 2) to achieve sufficient head strength. Both of these forms should comply with the head shapes stipulated in GB5279.
Note: The size codes and markings shall comply with the provisions of GB5276.
(Unit:mm)
Thread specification
d
NO.①
Cross groove
Series 1(Deep)
Series 2(Shallow)
Cross groove H
Cross groove Z
Cross groove H
Cross groove Z
Depth②
m
Reference
Depth②
m
Reference
Depth②
m
Reference
Depth②
m
Reference
min
max
min
max
min
max
min
max
M1.6
/
0
0.6
0.9
1.6
0.7
0.95
1.6
/
/
/
/
/
/
M2
/
0
0.9
1.2
1.9
0.95
1.2
1.9
0.9
1.2
1.9
0.95
1.2
1.9
/
ST2.2
0
0.9
1.2
1.9
0.95
1.2
2
/
/
/
/
/
/
M2.5
/
1
1.4
1.8
2.9
1.48
1.73
2.8
1.25
1.55
2.7
1.22
1.47
2.5
M3
ST2.9
1
1.7
2.1
3.2
1.76
2.01
3
1.4
1.8
2.9
1.48
1.73
2.8
M3.5
ST3.5
2
1.9
2.4
4.4
1.75
2.2
4.1
1.6
2.1
4.1
1.61
2.05
4
M4
ST4.2
2
2.1
2.6
4.6
2.05
2.51
4.4
2.1
2.6
4.6
2.06
2.51
4.4
M5
ST4.8
2
2.7
3.2
5.2
2.6
3.05
4.9
2.3
2.8
4.8
2.27
2.72
4.6
/
ST5.5
3
2.8
3.3
6.6
2.73
3.18
6.3
/
/
/
/
/
/
M6
ST6.3
3
3
3.5
6.8
3
3.45
6.6
2.8
3.3
6.6
2.73
3.18
6.3
M8
ST8
4
4
4.6
8.9
4.15
4.6
8.8
3.9
4.4
8.7
3.87
4.32
8.5
M10
ST9.5
4
5.1
5.7
10
5.19
5.64
9.8
4.8
5.3
9.6
4.78
5.23
9.4
Scope of application③
Screws without shoulders under the head: self-tapping screws, wood screws, 4.8 grade screws.
Screws with shoulders under the head: 8.8 grade and 9.8 grade screws, self-tapping and self-cutting screws, self-tapping locking screws.
Screws without shoulders under the head: Grade 8.8 screws, self-tapping locking screws, self-tapping self-cutting screws (all should be heat-treated).