Sanwa JLF joystick mounting plate (arcade control panel) screw size
M3 · 8 mm long
If you are replacing a screw on Sanwa JLF joystick mounting plate (arcade control panel), the thread is M3, 8 mm long.
Where it is used: vendor kit for attaching a Sanwa JLF mounting plate to a TP-8Y joystick body states 'Size: M3*8mm. Contenuto: 4 viti + 4 dadi' (4 screws + 4 nuts).
This entry is marked confirmed and comes from smallcab.net.
An M3 screw is 3 mm in diameter with a 0.5 mm pitch, tapped with a 2.5 mm drill; imperial look-alike: #5-40 (3.18 mm) or #4-40 — neither interchanges with M3.
Sanwa JLF joystick mounting plate (arcade control panel) 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 | 8 mm | 0.5 mm | not stated | not stated | Vendor kit for attaching a Sanwa JLF mounting plate to a TP-8Y joystick body states 'Size: M3*8mm. Contenuto: 4 viti + 4 dadi' (4 screws + 4 nuts) | Confirmed |
Fitment records and sources
Vendor kit for attaching a Sanwa JLF mounting plate to a TP-8Y joystick body states 'Size: M3*8mm. Contenuto: 4 viti + 4 dadi' (4 screws + 4 nuts).
pitch 0.5 mm · tap 2.5 mm · clearance 3.4 mm · PH1 / Torx T10
How to check the screw before you buy
- Consoles and controllers often use security drives (tri-wing, Torx) and short screws into plastic bosses, so do not over-tighten.
- 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.
- The record states 8 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 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
- GoPro's own official Dive Housing user guide does not itself state a metric screw size for the housing body; only third-party accessory manufacturer (INON) manuals explicitly cite M6 screws for their add-on arms/adapters attaching to the housing.
- Sonos speakers mix lengths within one unit — M3 for driver housings, M2.5 at the control panel. Keep them sorted during teardown.
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Questions about Sanwa JLF joystick mounting plate (arcade control panel) screws
- What size screw does Sanwa JLF joystick mounting plate (arcade control panel) use?
- M3 × 8 mm for vendor kit for attaching a Sanwa JLF mounting plate to a TP-8Y joystick body states 'Size: M3*8mm. Contenuto: 4 viti + 4 dadi' (4 screws + 4 nuts).
- How long are the screws in Sanwa JLF joystick mounting plate (arcade control panel)?
- The record gives 8 mm. Measure the original from under the head (overall for a countersunk head) to confirm before ordering.
- 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 Sanwa JLF joystick mounting plate (arcade control panel)?
- 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.
- Where can I buy replacement screws for Sanwa JLF joystick mounting plate (arcade control panel)?
- TechSpareWarehouse (our own store) lists M3 x 8mm, which matches the length in the records above.