Cymbal stand wing nut screw size
M6 · length not stated in the sources
The screws used on Cymbal stand wing nut are M6. None of the sources we found gives an exact length, so measure the original before you order.
The record covers thomann UK lists the Pearl UGN-6/2 wing nut for cymbal stands with 'Thread M6' specified.
This entry is marked confirmed and comes from thomann.co.uk.
For reference, M6 is 6 mm across the threads at 1 mm pitch. The imperial size people confuse it with: 1/4in-20 (6.35 mm) — the tripod/camera thread; visibly larger than M6.
Cymbal stand wing nut 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M6 | not stated | 1 mm | not stated | not stated | Thomann UK lists the Pearl UGN-6/2 wing nut for cymbal stands with 'Thread M6' specified | Confirmed |
Fitment records and sources
Thomann UK lists the Pearl UGN-6/2 wing nut for cymbal stands with 'Thread M6' specified
pitch 1 mm · tap 5 mm · clearance 6.6 mm · PH3 / Torx T30
How to check the screw before you buy
- Instrument and audio hardware often threads into wood or thin metal; a screw that is too long can poke through a finished surface.
- Diameter: across the threads an M6 screw measures about 6 mm with calipers (usually a hair under). If yours measures noticeably more or less, it is a different thread.
- Pitch: 1 mm from one thread crest to the next (10 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.
- Driver: the source does not name the drive. Standard M6 heads take PH3 for Phillips and T30 for Torx, and a 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 M6 is about 7-10 N·m into metal threads and 2.5-4.0 N·m into plastic bosses; snug it up and stop.
Common mix-ups with M6
- Cymbal stand top threads (M6) are a separate standard from tension rod/lug threads (M5) on the same drum kit, so hardware is not interchangeable between the two locations.
- Mic stand threads (5/8-27) and tripod threads (1/4-20, 3/8-16) are imperial, not metric — only accessory clips like Gravity's M6 adapter are genuinely M6.
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The same screw also fits
Devices whose records share a thread with Cymbal stand wing nut, closest length match first.
- FlexLink XCAF 44 Fastener Yoke (strut/truss mounting yoke) also M6
- Duratruss Mini 360 F14 10kg truss clamp also M6
- Truss Genius EVT25C-BLCSS clamp for 25mm tubes/trussing also M6
- Laser fine-adjustment / beam-alignment screw for laser-module integration also M6
- QSC K12 loudspeaker yoke mount also M6
- MILOS PMM6SET PM Pin for M222 series truss also M6
- Cymbal stand / hi-hat wing nut also M6
- Cymbal stand top wing nut also M6
Questions about Cymbal stand wing nut screws
- What size screw does Cymbal stand wing nut use?
- M6 for thomann UK lists the Pearl UGN-6/2 wing nut for cymbal stands with 'Thread M6' specified.
- How long are the screws in Cymbal stand wing nut?
- None of the sources states a length. Remove one screw and measure it from under the head to the tip (overall for a countersunk head).
- What is the thread pitch of an M6 screw?
- 1 mm (coarse), which is the standard pitch for M6 machine screws; a 0.75 mm fine pitch exists but is uncommon. The tap drill is 5 mm and the normal clearance hole is 6.6 mm.
- What screwdriver do I need for Cymbal stand wing nut?
- The sources do not name the drive. For M6, Phillips heads normally take PH3 and Torx heads T30; socket heads take a 5 mm hex key.
- Can I use an imperial screw instead of M6?
- No. Imperial look-alike: 1/4in-20 (6.35 mm) — the tripod/camera thread; visibly larger than M6. Use a true M6 screw so it does not cross-thread or strip the hole.