Keyence EM Series proximity sensor (threaded type) screw size
M5 · length not stated in the sources
If you are replacing a screw on Keyence EM Series proximity sensor (threaded type), the thread is M5. None of the sources we found gives an exact length, so measure the original before you order.
Where it is used: datasheet: sensor head available as M5 threaded barrel type for space-constrained mounting.
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An M5 screw is 5 mm in diameter with a 0.8 mm pitch, tapped with a 4.2 mm drill; imperial look-alike: #10-32 (4.83 mm) — the other common rack thread; check before mixing.
Keyence EM Series proximity sensor (threaded type) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M5 | not stated | 0.8 mm | not stated | not stated | Datasheet: sensor head available as M5 threaded barrel type for space-constrained mounting | Confirmed |
Fitment records and sources
Datasheet: sensor head available as M5 threaded barrel type for space-constrained mounting.
pitch 0.8 mm · tap 4.2 mm · clearance 5.5 mm · PH2 / Torx T25
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 M5 screw measures about 5 mm with calipers (usually a hair under). If yours measures noticeably more or less, it is a different thread.
- Pitch: 0.8 mm from one thread crest to the next (12.5 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 M5 heads take PH2 for Phillips and T25 for Torx, and a 4 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 M5 is about 4.0-6.0 N·m into metal threads and 1.5-2.5 N·m into plastic bosses; snug it up and stop.
Common mix-ups with M5
- Sensor barrel sizes like M8, M12, M18 and M30 name the sensor body or connector diameter, not a mounting screw — check whether the M number is a body thread before buying screws.
- Inductive proximity sensors are sold by barrel thread (M5, M8, M12...) — the barrel is the thread, not a separate mounting screw.
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Questions about Keyence EM Series proximity sensor (threaded type) screws
- What size screw does Keyence EM Series proximity sensor (threaded type) use?
- M5 for datasheet: sensor head available as M5 threaded barrel type for space-constrained mounting.
- How long are the screws in Keyence EM Series proximity sensor (threaded type)?
- 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 M5 screw?
- 0.8 mm (coarse), which is the standard pitch for M5 machine screws; a 0.5 mm fine pitch exists but is uncommon. The tap drill is 4.2 mm and the normal clearance hole is 5.5 mm.
- What screwdriver do I need for Keyence EM Series proximity sensor (threaded type)?
- The sources do not name the drive. For M5, Phillips heads normally take PH2 and Torx heads T25; socket heads take a 4 mm hex key.
- Can I use an imperial screw instead of M5?
- No. Imperial look-alike: #10-32 (4.83 mm) — the other common rack thread; check before mixing. Use a true M5 screw so it does not cross-thread or strip the hole.