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Oyaide SCR-S phono cartridge screw set screw size

M2.5 · 6 to 10 mm long

If you are replacing a screw on Oyaide SCR-S phono cartridge screw set, the thread is M2.5 in lengths from 6 to 10 mm.

It is listed for product titled 'Oyaide M2.5 phono cartridge screw set w/carbon graphite nylon washer', contains 6/8/10mm lengths, explicit M2.5 thread.

This entry is marked confirmed and comes from audiohobby.eu.

For reference, M2.5 is 2.5 mm across the threads at 0.45 mm pitch. The imperial size people confuse it with: #3-48 / #4-40 (2.51 / 2.84 mm) — #4-40 is the common US stand-in and it will NOT thread in.

Oyaide SCR-S phono cartridge screw set 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
M2.56–10 mm0.45 mmnot statednot statedProduct titled 'Oyaide M2.5 phono cartridge screw set w/carbon graphite nylon washer', contains 6/8/10mm lengths, explicit M2.5 threadthread-locking patch, washer / flange faceConfirmed

Fitment records and sources

M2.5M2.5x6, M2.5x8, M2.5x10confirmed

Product titled 'Oyaide M2.5 phono cartridge screw set w/carbon graphite nylon washer', contains 6/8/10mm lengths, explicit M2.5 thread

pitch 0.45 mm · tap 2.05 mm · clearance 2.9 mm · PH1 / Torx T8

How to check the screw before you buy

  1. For a wall or arm mount, the screw has to engage the threaded insert by several turns but must not bottom out, so measure the insert depth and add the thickness of the bracket and any spacers.
  2. Diameter: across the threads an M2.5 screw measures about 2.5 mm with calipers (usually a hair under). If yours measures noticeably more or less, it is a different thread.
  3. Pitch: 0.45 mm from one thread crest to the next (22.22 crests per centimetre). A thread pitch gauge or the pitch-gauge tool settles it in seconds.
  4. Length: measure from under the head to the tip for pan, button, wafer and cap heads; countersunk (flat) heads are measured overall.
  5. The records span 6–10 mm, which means different positions take different lengths — match each hole to its own screw.
  6. Driver: the source does not name the drive. Standard M2.5 heads take PH1 for Phillips and T8 for Torx, and a 2 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 M2.5 is about 45-70 N·cm into metal threads and 20-35 N·cm into plastic bosses; snug it up and stop.

Common mix-ups with M2.5

  • Nylon-coated M2.5 screws (ThinkPad Edge) are thread-locking; plain replacements work loose over time.
  • M2 and M2.5 are both marketed for turntable headshells; buyers must check which their specific cartridge/tonearm brand uses.

Pitch gauge · Screw size finder · Torque guide

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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Questions about Oyaide SCR-S phono cartridge screw set screws

What size screw does Oyaide SCR-S phono cartridge screw set use?
M2.5 × 6–10 mm for product titled 'Oyaide M2.5 phono cartridge screw set w/carbon graphite nylon washer', contains 6/8/10mm lengths, explicit M2.5 thread.
How long are the screws in Oyaide SCR-S phono cartridge screw set?
The records range from 6 to 10 mm depending on the position, so match each screw to its own hole.
What is the thread pitch of an M2.5 screw?
0.45 mm (coarse), which is the standard pitch for M2.5 machine screws; a 0.35 mm fine pitch exists but is uncommon. The tap drill is 2.05 mm and the normal clearance hole is 2.9 mm.
What screwdriver do I need for Oyaide SCR-S phono cartridge screw set?
The sources do not name the drive. For M2.5, Phillips heads normally take PH1 and Torx heads T8; socket heads take a 2 mm hex key.
Can I use an imperial screw instead of M2.5?
No. Imperial look-alike: #3-48 / #4-40 (2.51 / 2.84 mm) — #4-40 is the common US stand-in and it will NOT thread in. Use a true M2.5 screw so it does not cross-thread or strip the hole.
Where can I buy replacement screws for Oyaide SCR-S phono cartridge screw set?
TechSpareWarehouse (our own store) lists M2.5 x 6mm, M2.5 x 8mm and M2.5 x 10mm, which match lengths in the records above.