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.
Unit of Measure

Manufacturer

Manufacturer

Industrial Fasteners Institute

Specifications

Product

Tapping Screws

Unit of Measure

English

Nominal Size or Basic Screw Dia.

No. 7

Nominal Size or Basic Screw Dia. (Decimal)

0.1510 in
Applicable to Screw Types1 1
2
3

Length for Types AB and A (L)

3/8 in

Length for Other Types (LT)

3/8 in

Max. Head Dia. (A)

0.287 in

Min. Head Dia. (A)

0.262 in

Ref. Head Side Height (H)

0.091 in

Ref. Head Crown Height (C)

0.049 in

Ref. Total Head Height (O)

0.140 in

Max. Slot Width (J)

0.048 in

Min. Slot Width (J)

0.039 in

Max. Slot Depth (T)

0.081 in

Min. Slot Depth (T)

0.066 in

Max. Protrusion Above Gaging Dia. (F)

0.085 in

Min. Protrusion Above Gaging Dia. (F)

0.062 in

Gaging Dia. (G)

0.243 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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