PW-Sat2 CubeSat deployment switch screw size
M2 · 10 mm long
The screws used on PW-Sat2 CubeSat deployment switch are M2, 10 mm long.
It is listed for M2 x 10mm ISO 10642 countersunk screw mounting the microswitch pressed by the deployment pin.
Head and drive, as the source states them: flat / countersunk head.
This entry is marked confirmed and comes from pw-sat.pl.
For reference, M2 is 2 mm across the threads at 0.4 mm pitch. The imperial size people confuse it with: #2-56 UNC (2.18 mm) is close but not interchangeable.
PW-Sat2 CubeSat deployment switch 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M2 | 10 mm | 0.4 mm | Flat / countersunk | not stated | M2 x 10mm ISO 10642 countersunk screw mounting the microswitch pressed by the deployment pin | Confirmed |
Fitment records and sources
M2 x 10mm ISO 10642 countersunk screw mounting the microswitch pressed by the deployment pin
pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6
How to check the screw before you buy
- Take one original screw out first and measure it before ordering; the record above tells you the thread, the original screw tells you the exact length and head.
- Diameter: across the threads an M2 screw measures about 2 mm with calipers (usually a hair under). If yours measures noticeably more or less, it is a different thread.
- Pitch: 0.4 mm from one thread crest to the next (25 crests per centimetre). A thread pitch gauge or the pitch-gauge tool settles it in seconds.
- Length: the source describes a countersunk (flat) head, and those are measured overall, from the top of the head to the tip.
- The record states 10 mm. Going longer risks bottoming out or touching parts behind the hole; going shorter loses thread engagement.
- Driver: the source does not name the drive. Standard M2 heads take PH0 for Phillips and T6 for Torx, and a 1.5 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 M2 is about 25-40 N·cm into metal threads and 12-20 N·cm into plastic bosses; snug it up and stop.
Common mix-ups with M2
- M2 (2.00mm, 0.4mm pitch) is NOT the same as #2-56 UNC (2.18mm) — close enough to cross-thread and strip if forced.
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The same screw also fits
Devices whose records share a thread with PW-Sat2 CubeSat deployment switch, closest length match first.
- DIN 965 / ISO 7046 countersunk Phillips screw also M2 × 10 mm
- DIN 912 socket-head cap screw also M2 × 10 mm
- Lenovo ThinkPad W700 also M2 × 10 mm
- HP Spectre x360 15 also M2 × 10 mm
- HP G50 also M2 × 10 mm
- Lenovo ThinkPad W701 also M2 × 10 mm
- Lenovo ThinkPad R61 also M2 × 10 mm
- LG LS70 also M2 × 10 mm
Questions about PW-Sat2 CubeSat deployment switch screws
- What size screw does PW-Sat2 CubeSat deployment switch use?
- M2 × 10 mm for M2 x 10mm ISO 10642 countersunk screw mounting the microswitch pressed by the deployment pin.
- How long are the screws in PW-Sat2 CubeSat deployment switch?
- The record gives 10 mm. Measure the original from under the head (overall for a countersunk head) to confirm before ordering.
- What is the thread pitch of an M2 screw?
- 0.4 mm (coarse), which is the standard pitch for M2 machine screws; a 0.25 mm fine pitch exists but is uncommon. The tap drill is 1.6 mm and the normal clearance hole is 2.4 mm.
- What screwdriver do I need for PW-Sat2 CubeSat deployment switch?
- The sources do not name the drive. For M2, Phillips heads normally take PH0 and Torx heads T6; socket heads take a 1.5 mm hex key.
- Can I use an imperial screw instead of M2?
- No. Imperial look-alike: #2-56 UNC (2.18 mm) is close but not interchangeable. Use a true M2 screw so it does not cross-thread or strip the hole.