ICE arcade games screw size
M6 · 12 to 25 mm long
ICE arcade games takes M6 metric screws in lengths from 12 to 25 mm.
It is listed for ICE (Innovative Concepts in Entertainment) arcade machines use M6 hardware — official parts store lists M6x12 hex-head and M6x25 socket-cap stainless bolts.
This entry is marked confirmed and comes from parts.icegame.com.
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.
ICE arcade games 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 | 12–25 mm | 1 mm | not stated | not stated | ICE (Innovative Concepts in Entertainment) arcade machines use M6 hardware — official parts store lists M6x12 hex-head and M6x25 socket-cap stainless boltsstainless | Confirmed |
Fitment records and sources
ICE (Innovative Concepts in Entertainment) arcade machines use M6 hardware — official parts store lists M6x12 hex-head and M6x25 socket-cap stainless bolts.
pitch 1 mm · tap 5 mm · clearance 6.6 mm · PH3 / Torx T30
How to check the screw before you buy
- Check the strength class stamped on the head (8.8, 10.9, A2-70) and replace like for like.
- 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 12–25 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
- Snowmobile/ATV/PWC switch and gauge hardware is mostly SAE inch; metric appears mainly on M6+ engine and driveline bolts.
- Astro dovetail hardware is inconsistent: Losmandy-brand dovetail plate screws are 1/4-20 (imperial) per Losmandy/Astro-Physics documentation, while PrimaLuceLab's PLUS-standard dovetails explicitly use M6 — don't assume metric across all 'Losmandy-style' dovetail ecosystems.
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Questions about ICE arcade games screws
- What size screw does ICE arcade games use?
- M6 × 12–25 mm for ICE (Innovative Concepts in Entertainment) arcade machines use M6 hardware — official parts store lists M6x12 hex-head and M6x25 socket-cap stainless bolts.
- How long are the screws in ICE arcade games?
- The records range from 12 to 25 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 ICE arcade games?
- 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.