BI G12.9 Allen Button Head Socket Screw

BI G12.9 Allen Button Head Socket Screw (Bolt Only) Metric – PO-M

BI G12.9 Allen Button Head Socket Screw (Bolt Only) Inches – PO-M

G10.9 Allen Button-Head Socket Screw is a specific type of fastener designed for various applications, primarily in mechanical and engineering industries. It belongs to the group of socket head screws, which are known for their versatility and ease of use with hexagonal (Allen) wrenches or keys. The “Button-Head” design refers to the low-profile rounded head, which provides a smooth and aesthetically pleasing appearance when installed.

Detailed Description and Purpose:

1. Material: G10.9 refers to the grade of the material used to manufacture the screw. In this case, the screw is made from high-strength steel alloy, typically hardened and tempered, providing excellent mechanical properties, including high tensile strength and hardness.

2. Thread: The G10.9 Allen Button-Head Socket Screw has a metric thread with a specific pitch and diameter. The thread is precision-cut to ensure optimal engagement with the corresponding nut or threaded hole in the material being fastened.

3. Head Style: The “Button-Head” design is domed or rounded, with a low-profile appearance. This head style is chosen when aesthetics and a clean, flush surface finish are essential, as the screw head sits almost flush with the material’s surface after installation.

4. Drive Type: The screw features an Allen (hexagonal) socket drive. This drive type is also known as a hex socket drive, requiring an Allen wrench or key for installation. The hexagonal recess in the screw head provides increased torque transfer and helps prevent stripping during tightening.

5. Application: The G10.9 Allen Button-Head Socket Screw is suitable for a wide range of applications in various industries, such as machinery, automotive, electronics, aerospace, robotics, and more. It is commonly used to secure parts together where a low-profile, flush-mounted, and aesthetically pleasing finish is desired.

6. Fastening: To install the screw, a matching Allen wrench or key is used to drive the screw into the pre-drilled or threaded hole. The flat underside of the button head ensures an even distribution of force when tightened, reducing the likelihood of surface damage.

Specifications:

• Material Grade: G10.9 high-strength steel alloy
• Thread Type: Metric
• Head Style: Button-Head (Domed/Rounded)
• Drive Type: Allen/Hex Socket
• Size Range: Available in various sizes, typically specified by thread diameter (e.g., M3, M4, M5) and length.
• Finish: The screws may be available in various finishes such as zinc-plated, black oxide, or other coatings to enhance corrosion resistance.