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Applicable to screw types as indicated by code symbols.
  • Type A thread forming, except for short lengths.
This type of recess has a large center opening, wide straight wings, and blunt bottom, with all edges relieved or rounded.
Unit of Measure

Manufacturer

Manufacturer

 N/A Industrial Fasteners Institute

Specifications

Product

 N/A Tapping Screws

Unit of Measure

 N/A English

Type

 N/A Type IA

Nominal Size or Basic Screw Dia.

 N/A No. 16

Nominal Size or Basic Screw Dia. (Decimal)

 N/A 0.2680 in
Applicable to Screw Types1 N/A 2

Max. Head Dia. (A)

 N/A 0.528 in

Min. Head Dia. (A)

 N/A 0.508 in

Max. Head Height (H)

 N/A 0.187 in

Min. Head Height (H)

 N/A 0.173 in

Min. Head Radius (R)

 N/A 0.035 in

Ref. Recess Dia. (M)

 N/A 0.278 in

Ref. Recess Depth (T)

 N/A 0.162 in

Ref. Recess Width (N)

 N/A 0.057 in

Driver Size

 N/A 3

Max. Recess Penetration Gaging Depth

 N/A 0.149 in

Min. Recess Penetration Gaging Depth

 N/A 0.131 in

Codes and Standards

Codes and Standards

 N/A Abstract of ASME B18.6.4 1998
  • 1 1 = Circle, 2 = Diamond, 3 = Triangle, 4 = Square
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