E3D V6 and clone hotend nozzles screw size
M6 · 5 to 6 mm long
E3D V6 and clone hotend nozzles takes M6 metric screws in lengths from 5 to 6 mm.
Where it is used: nozzle-to-heater-block interface is an M6 thread (V5/V6 blocks).
This entry is marked confirmed and comes from hta3d.com.
An M6 screw is 6 mm in diameter with a 1 mm pitch, tapped with a 5 mm drill; imperial look-alike: 1/4in-20 (6.35 mm) — the tripod/camera thread; visibly larger than M6.
E3D V6 and clone hotend nozzles 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 | 5–6 mm | 1 mm | not stated | not stated | Nozzle-to-heater-block interface is an M6 thread (V5/V6 blocks) | Confirmed |
Fitment records and sources
Nozzle-to-heater-block interface is an M6 thread (V5/V6 blocks)
pitch 1 mm · tap 5 mm · clearance 6.6 mm · PH3 / Torx T30
How to check the screw before you buy
- Into printed plastic, the screw either self-taps or needs a heat-set insert; machine screws straight into plastic strip easily.
- 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.
- The records span 5–6 mm, which means different positions take different lengths — match each hole to its own screw.
- 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
- E3D Revo nozzles are M12x1.5, not the M6 of the older V6 - they are not interchangeable.
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Questions about E3D V6 and clone hotend nozzles screws
- What size screw does E3D V6 and clone hotend nozzles use?
- M6 × 5–6 mm for nozzle-to-heater-block interface is an M6 thread (V5/V6 blocks).
- How long are the screws in E3D V6 and clone hotend nozzles?
- The records range from 5 to 6 mm depending on the position, so match each screw to its own hole.
- 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 E3D V6 and clone hotend nozzles?
- 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.