What is BS 4168-6 - Hexagon socket button head screws about?
The hexagon socket means the screw has six stress-bearing sides. Compared to other screws, socket screws of the same size enable you to achieve higher torque and clamping force.
BS 4168-6 is an international standard that covers the best practices for hexagon socket button head screws. BS 4168-6 specifies requirements for hexagon socket button head screws with ISO metric threads and diameters from 3 mm up to and including 16 mm.
Who is BS 4168-6 - Hexagon socket button head screws for?
BS 4168-6 on hexagon socket button head screws is useful for:
- Manufacturers and suppliers of screws
- Industries where button head screws are used (automobile, mold, machinery, electronics, construction industry, etc)
- Organisations that design and maintain fasteners
- Mechanical industries
- Design engineers
- Quality control personnel
- Inspection bodies
- Research and development team
Why should you use BS 4168-6 - Hexagon socket button head screws?
Button head screws can provide a more visually aesthetic appearance than other fasteners. Socket button head screws are mostly used when the need for reducing the size of equipment arises. The critical characteristic feature of these screws is the wide load-bearing surface. This particular quality makes it resistant to looseness.
BS 4168-6 provides you with guidance on dimension specifications for hexagon socket button head screws. BS 4168-6 gives you information about the materials used for hexagon socket button head screws, tolerances, dimensions, and appearances of hexagon socket button head screws, which helps the users to understand and decide the standard thickness, width, and length of tubes.
BS 4168-6 helps users to get acknowledged with the designation and certification process for the button head screws. BS 4168-6 provides you with comprehensive information useful for producing high-quality, cost-effective, durable hexagon socket button head screws with minimum or no manufacturing defects.
