Hearing aid shells screw size
M1.4 · 1.5 to 2.5 mm long
The screws used on Hearing aid shells are M1.4 in lengths from 1.5 to 2.5 mm.
It is listed for shell halves and battery-door hinge on custom aids.
This entry is marked reported and comes from accio.com.
M1.4 means a 1.4 mm nominal diameter with a 0.3 mm thread pitch. Imperial look-alike: #0-80 UNF (1.52 mm) — close in diameter, different pitch, do not mix.
Hearing aid shells 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M1.4 | 1.5–2.5 mm | 0.3 mm | not stated | not stated | shell halves and battery-door hinge on custom aids | Reported |
Fitment records and sources
shell halves and battery-door hinge on custom aids
pitch 0.3 mm · tap 1.1 mm · clearance 1.6 mm · PH000 / PH00 / Torx T2–T3
How to check the screw before you buy
- For medical and lab equipment, use the manufacturer's replacement part where one is specified; the thread size here helps identify it, not certify it.
- Diameter: across the threads an M1.4 screw measures about 1.4 mm with calipers (usually a hair under). If yours measures noticeably more or less, it is a different thread.
- Pitch: 0.3 mm from one thread crest to the next (33.33 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 1.5–2.5 mm, which means different positions take different lengths — match each hole to its own screw.
- Driver: the source does not name the drive. Standard M1.4 heads take PH000 / PH00 for Phillips and T2–T3 for Torx, and a 1.3 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 M1.4 is about 8-12 N·cm into metal threads and 4-7 N·cm into plastic bosses; snug it up and stop.
Common mix-ups with M1.4
- M1.4 is THE Samsung Galaxy internal screw across S, A, M and Note lines — but lengths run 2.3mm to 4mm+ and are not interchangeable between models.
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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The same screw also fits
Devices whose records share a thread with Hearing aid shells, closest length match first.
- Olympus Flexible Endoscopes also M1.4 × 1.5 mm
- Dental handpiece cartridge screws also M1.4 × 2–2.5 mm
- Behind-the-ear hearing aid shell also M1.4 × 2–2.5 mm
- Dell Precision 5470 also M1.4 × 2.5 mm
- Apple Watch case screws also M1.4 × 1.5–2 mm
- Clock balance cock and pallet screws also M1.4 × 1.5–2.5 mm
- Samsung Galaxy S23 board screws also M1.4 × 2–2.5 mm
- Oakley O Matter / steel frame hinge also M1.4 × 2–2.5 mm
Questions about Hearing aid shells screws
- What size screw does Hearing aid shells use?
- M1.4 × 1.5–2.5 mm for shell halves and battery-door hinge on custom aids.
- How long are the screws in Hearing aid shells?
- The records range from 1.5 to 2.5 mm depending on the position, so match each screw to its own hole.
- What is the thread pitch of an M1.4 screw?
- 0.3 mm (coarse), which is the standard pitch for M1.4 machine screws. The tap drill is 1.1 mm and the normal clearance hole is 1.6 mm.
- What screwdriver do I need for Hearing aid shells?
- The sources do not name the drive. For M1.4, Phillips heads normally take PH000 / PH00 and Torx heads T2–T3; socket heads take a 1.3 mm hex key.
- Can I use an imperial screw instead of M1.4?
- No. Imperial look-alike: #0-80 UNF (1.52 mm) — close in diameter, different pitch, do not mix. Use a true M1.4 screw so it does not cross-thread or strip the hole.
- Where can I buy replacement screws for Hearing aid shells?
- TechSpareWarehouse (our own store) lists M1.4 x 2mm, which matches the length in the records above.
