Neutrik D-series chassis connector mounting plate (Canford) screw size
M3 · length not stated in the sources
The screws used on Neutrik D-series chassis connector mounting plate (Canford) are M3. None of the sources we found gives an exact length, so measure the original before you order.
The record covers tapped M3 mounting plate/frame for XLR and D-series connectors in studio panels.
This entry is marked confirmed and comes from canford.co.uk.
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.
Neutrik D-series chassis connector mounting plate (Canford) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M3 | not stated | 0.5 mm | not stated | not stated | Tapped M3 mounting plate/frame for XLR and D-series connectors in studio panels | Confirmed |
Fitment records and sources
Tapped M3 mounting plate/frame for XLR and D-series connectors in studio panels
pitch 0.5 mm · tap 2.5 mm · clearance 3.4 mm · PH1 / Torx T10
How to check the screw before you buy
- Board standoffs and enclosure bosses set the usable length: the screw should clamp the board without bottoming in the standoff.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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
- The bioprinter M3 reference is a tube-connector thread spec, not a structural chassis screw; verify before assuming interchangeability with fastener screws.
- Part numbers can embed a thread code (e.g. ifm fibre fittings with 'M3') that refers to a fitting thread, not a chassis screw.
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Questions about Neutrik D-series chassis connector mounting plate (Canford) screws
- What size screw does Neutrik D-series chassis connector mounting plate (Canford) use?
- M3 for tapped M3 mounting plate/frame for XLR and D-series connectors in studio panels.
- How long are the screws in Neutrik D-series chassis connector mounting plate (Canford)?
- 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 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 Neutrik D-series chassis connector mounting plate (Canford)?
- 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.