Applicable to screw types as indicated by code symbols.
  • Type AB thread forming.
  • Type A thread forming, except for short lengths.
  • Types B and BP thread forming and Types BF and BT thread cutting.
  • Type C thread forming and Types D, F, G, and T thread cutting.
Unit of Measure

Manufacturer

Manufacturer

Industrial Fasteners Institute

Specifications

Product

Tapping Screws

Unit of Measure

English

Nominal Size or Basic Screw Dia.

No. 5

Nominal Size or Basic Screw Dia. (Decimal)

0.1250 in

Head Size

4
Applicable to Screw Types1 1
2
3
4

Max. Head Dia. (A)

0.212 in

Min. Head Dia. (A)

0.191 in

Ref. Head Side Height (H)

0.066 in

Ref. Head Crown Height (C)

0.037 in

Ref. Total Head Height (O)

0.099 in

Ref. Head Radius (R)

0.017 in

Min. Shoulder Dia. for Type A Long Screws (E)

0.118 in

Min. Shoulder Dia. for Other Types Long Screws (E)

0.119 in

Codes and Standards

Codes and Standards

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