PEM self-clinching nut, stainless, sheet-metal chassis (ATM cabinet manufacturing use case) screw size
M3 · length not stated in the sources
PEM self-clinching nut, stainless, sheet-metal chassis (ATM cabinet manufacturing use case) takes M3 metric screws. None of the sources we found gives an exact length, so measure the original before you order.
Where it is used: PEM CLS-M3-1 datasheet: 'Thread Code: M3, Thread Size: M3 x 0.5, Thread Specification: 6H, ASME B1.13M'.
This entry is marked confirmed and comes from pemnet.com.
M3 means a 3 mm nominal diameter with a 0.5 mm thread pitch. Imperial look-alike: #5-40 (3.18 mm) or #4-40 — neither interchanges with M3.
PEM self-clinching nut, stainless, sheet-metal chassis (ATM cabinet manufacturing use case) 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 | PEM CLS-M3-1 datasheet: 'Thread Code: M3, Thread Size: M3 x 0.5, Thread Specification: 6H, ASME B1.13M' | Confirmed |
Fitment records and sources
PEM CLS-M3-1 datasheet: 'Thread Code: M3, Thread Size: M3 x 0.5, Thread Specification: 6H, ASME B1.13M'
pitch 0.5 mm · tap 2.5 mm · clearance 3.4 mm · PH1 / Torx T10
How to check the screw before you buy
- Check whether the mount uses a VESA pattern or a vendor bracket before buying screws.
- 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
- Part numbers can embed a thread code (e.g. ifm fibre fittings with 'M3') that refers to a fitting thread, not a chassis screw.
- Server drive caddy screws (Dell, HP) are usually M3 in very short lengths (3-4mm) because they bite into thin sheet metal — they are NOT the 6-32 UNC screws that go into the drive's own side holes.
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- Rexel S16 paper shredder also M3
- HP LaserJet 9000/9040/9050 series printer also M3
- Bixolon SRP-B300II POS receipt printer also M3
- Brother HL-2170W laser printer also M3
- PEM self-clinching panel fastener used in ATM/kiosk cabinet sheet-metal assembly also M3
- Epson SC-P8500D / T7700D large-format printer also M3
Questions about PEM self-clinching nut, stainless, sheet-metal chassis (ATM cabinet manufacturing use case) screws
- What size screw does PEM self-clinching nut, stainless, sheet-metal chassis (ATM cabinet manufacturing use case) use?
- M3 for PEM CLS-M3-1 datasheet: 'Thread Code: M3, Thread Size: M3 x 0.5, Thread Specification: 6H, ASME B1.13M'.
- How long are the screws in PEM self-clinching nut, stainless, sheet-metal chassis (ATM cabinet manufacturing use case)?
- 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 PEM self-clinching nut, stainless, sheet-metal chassis (ATM cabinet manufacturing use case)?
- 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.