Barco G60-W / G62 projector UST lens supporter screw size
M3 · 8 mm long
The screws used on Barco G60-W / G62 projector UST lens supporter are M3, 8 mm long.
It is listed for lens supporter fixed with M3 L8 hex screw and washer.
This entry is marked confirmed and comes from audiogeneral.com.
For reference, M3 is 3 mm across the threads at 0.5 mm pitch. The imperial size people confuse it with: #5-40 (3.18 mm) or #4-40 — neither interchanges with M3.
Barco G60-W / G62 projector UST lens supporter screw specifications
One row per fitment record. Head, drive are shown only where the source states them; pitch is the ISO coarse pitch for the thread.
| Thread | Length | Pitch | Head | Drive | Where it goes | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M3 | 8 mm | 0.5 mm | not stated | not stated | Lens supporter fixed with M3 L8 hex screw and washerwasher / flange face | Confirmed |
Fitment records and sources
Lens supporter fixed with M3 L8 hex screw and washer
pitch 0.5 mm · tap 2.5 mm · clearance 3.4 mm · PH1 / Torx T10
How to check the screw before you buy
- For a wall or arm mount, the screw has to engage the threaded insert by several turns but must not bottom out, so measure the insert depth and add the thickness of the bracket and any spacers.
- Diameter: across the threads an M3 screw measures about 3 mm with calipers (usually a hair under). If yours measures noticeably more or less, it is a different thread.
- Pitch: 0.5 mm from one thread crest to the next (20 crests per centimetre). A thread pitch gauge or the pitch-gauge tool settles it in seconds.
- Length: measure from under the head to the tip for pan, button, wafer and cap heads; countersunk (flat) heads are measured overall.
- The record states 8 mm. Going longer risks bottoming out or touching parts behind the hole; going shorter loses thread engagement.
- Driver: the source does not name the drive. Standard M3 heads take PH1 for Phillips and T10 for Torx, and a 2.5 mm hex key for socket heads; a bit that fits loosely will cam out and strip the head.
- Tightening: no device-specific torque is published in these records. The site's general figure for M3 is about 80-130 N·cm into metal threads and 35-60 N·cm into plastic bosses; snug it up and stop.
Common mix-ups with M3
- Museum/AV projector mounting kits typically bundle four to six thread sizes (M3–M6) in one bag to fit varied projector OEM patterns — always match the specific length/thread pair actually used for a given projector model rather than assuming all sizes apply universally.
- Telescope thumbscrews are sold in a wide non-metric legacy range too (1/4-20, 8-32, 10-32 on many Meade/Celestron mounts), so metric M3/M4 fitment applies mainly to newer/international accessory ecosystems (SkyWatcher, generic 1.25" accessories) and should not be assumed universal.
Buy these screws at TechSpare Warehouse
In stock and shipped from South Carolina. Our black screws are Phillips wafer head (low profile); match the head style and length to the original before you order.
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Questions about Barco G60-W / G62 projector UST lens supporter screws
- What size screw does Barco G60-W / G62 projector UST lens supporter use?
- M3 × 8 mm for lens supporter fixed with M3 L8 hex screw and washer.
- How long are the screws in Barco G60-W / G62 projector UST lens supporter?
- The record gives 8 mm. Measure the original from under the head (overall for a countersunk head) to confirm before ordering.
- What is the thread pitch of an M3 screw?
- 0.5 mm (coarse), which is the standard pitch for M3 machine screws; a 0.35 mm fine pitch exists but is uncommon. The tap drill is 2.5 mm and the normal clearance hole is 3.4 mm.
- What screwdriver do I need for Barco G60-W / G62 projector UST lens supporter?
- The sources do not name the drive. For M3, Phillips heads normally take PH1 and Torx heads T10; socket heads take a 2.5 mm hex key.
- Can I use an imperial screw instead of M3?
- No. Imperial look-alike: #5-40 (3.18 mm) or #4-40 — neither interchanges with M3. Use a true M3 screw so it does not cross-thread or strip the hole.
- Where can I buy replacement screws for Barco G60-W / G62 projector UST lens supporter?
- TechSpareWarehouse (our own store) lists M3 x 8mm, which matches the length in the records above.



