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Gotrax electric scooter assembly screw screw size

M3 · 6 mm long

The screws used on Gotrax electric scooter assembly screw are M3, 6 mm long.

Where it is used: OEM parts page lists hexagon socket pan head M3 x 6 class 8.8 scooter screw.

Head and drive, as the source states them: pan head.

This entry is marked reported and comes from gotrax.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.

Gotrax electric scooter assembly screw 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.

ThreadLengthPitchHeadDriveWhere it goesStatus
M36 mm0.5 mmPan headnot statedOEM parts page lists hexagon socket pan head M3 x 6 class 8.8 scooter screwReported

Fitment records and sources

M36mmreported

OEM parts page lists hexagon socket pan head M3 x 6 class 8.8 scooter screw

pitch 0.5 mm · tap 2.5 mm · clearance 3.4 mm · PH1 / Torx T10

How to check the screw before you buy

  1. On vehicles and bikes, use the original strength class and finish; outdoor hardware is usually stainless or coated to resist corrosion.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Length: for pan head screws, measure from under the head to the tip (countersunk heads are the exception: they are measured overall).
  5. The record states 6 mm. Going longer risks bottoming out or touching parts behind the hole; going shorter loses thread engagement.
  6. 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.
  7. 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

  • Cleanroom/vacuum-rated M3 screws (titanium, vented, low-outgas) from NBK are a distinct specialty class, priced and sourced very differently from commodity M3 hardware — do not substitute one for the other in semiconductor fixtures.
  • Pond/aquarium equipment manuals aimed at consumers rarely specify exact thread pitch or length for internal fasteners, since these are considered non-user-serviceable; distributor-level assembly/service manuals (e.g., Maytronics internal documents) are a better source than end-user guides.

Pitch gauge · Screw size finder · Torque guide

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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 Gotrax electric scooter assembly screw screws

What size screw does Gotrax electric scooter assembly screw use?
M3 × 6 mm for OEM parts page lists hexagon socket pan head M3 x 6 class 8.8 scooter screw.
How long are the screws in Gotrax electric scooter assembly screw?
The record gives 6 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 Gotrax electric scooter assembly screw?
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 Gotrax electric scooter assembly screw?
TechSpareWarehouse (our own store) lists M3 x 6mm, which matches the length in the records above.