Camera cage accessory arms screw size
M5 · 6 to 12 mm long
If you are replacing a screw on Camera cage accessory arms, the thread is M5 in lengths from 6 to 12 mm.
The record covers auxiliary mounting points distinct from the 1/4-20 camera thread.
This entry is marked reported and comes from ulanzi.com.
M5 means a 5 mm nominal diameter with a 0.8 mm thread pitch. Imperial look-alike: #10-32 (4.83 mm) — the other common rack thread; check before mixing.
Camera cage accessory arms 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M5 | 6–12 mm | 0.8 mm | not stated | not stated | auxiliary mounting points distinct from the 1/4-20 camera thread | Reported |
Fitment records and sources
auxiliary mounting points distinct from the 1/4-20 camera thread
pitch 0.8 mm · tap 4.2 mm · clearance 5.5 mm · PH2 / Torx T25
How to check the screw before you buy
- Camera and optics hardware often uses short screws into thin threaded plates, so check engagement before tightening fully.
- Diameter: across the threads an M5 screw measures about 5 mm with calipers (usually a hair under). If yours measures noticeably more or less, it is a different thread.
- Pitch: 0.8 mm from one thread crest to the next (12.5 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 records span 6–12 mm, which means different positions take different lengths — match each hole to its own screw.
- Driver: the source does not name the drive. Standard M5 heads take PH2 for Phillips and T25 for Torx, and a 4 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 M5 is about 4.0-6.0 N·m into metal threads and 1.5-2.5 N·m into plastic bosses; snug it up and stop.
Common mix-ups with M5
- APC Easy PDU rack-mount screws are self-tapping M5x10, intended for the PDU's own mounting brackets rather than standard rack cage-nut threads.
- Drum tension rod thread (M5) is distinct from the rod's overall diameter/length naming used by drum brands, causing confusion when ordering replacements by 'size' alone.
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Questions about Camera cage accessory arms screws
- What size screw does Camera cage accessory arms use?
- M5 × 6–12 mm for auxiliary mounting points distinct from the 1/4-20 camera thread.
- How long are the screws in Camera cage accessory arms?
- The records range from 6 to 12 mm depending on the position, so match each screw to its own hole.
- What is the thread pitch of an M5 screw?
- 0.8 mm (coarse), which is the standard pitch for M5 machine screws; a 0.5 mm fine pitch exists but is uncommon. The tap drill is 4.2 mm and the normal clearance hole is 5.5 mm.
- What screwdriver do I need for Camera cage accessory arms?
- The sources do not name the drive. For M5, Phillips heads normally take PH2 and Torx heads T25; socket heads take a 4 mm hex key.
- Can I use an imperial screw instead of M5?
- No. Imperial look-alike: #10-32 (4.83 mm) — the other common rack thread; check before mixing. Use a true M5 screw so it does not cross-thread or strip the hole.