SICK M5 inductive proximity sensor screw size
M5 · length not stated in the sources
Our records put SICK M5 inductive proximity sensor on M5 screws. None of the sources we found gives an exact length, so measure the original before you order.
It is listed for M5 threaded barrel proximity sensor, 0.8mm sensing distance.
This entry is marked confirmed and comes from no.rs-online.com.
M5 means a 5 mm nominal diameter with a 0.8 mm thread pitch. Imperial look-alike: #10-32 (4.83 mm) — the other common rack thread; check before mixing.
SICK M5 inductive proximity sensor 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M5 | not stated | 0.8 mm | not stated | not stated | M5 threaded barrel proximity sensor, 0.8mm sensing distance | Confirmed |
Fitment records and sources
M5 threaded barrel proximity sensor, 0.8mm sensing distance
pitch 0.8 mm · tap 4.2 mm · clearance 5.5 mm · PH2 / Torx T25
How to check the screw before you buy
- Check the strength class stamped on the head (8.8, 10.9, A2-70) and replace like for like.
- Diameter: across the threads an M5 screw measures about 5 mm with calipers (usually a hair under). If yours measures noticeably more or less, it is a different thread.
- Pitch: 0.8 mm from one thread crest to the next (12.5 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 M5 heads take PH2 for Phillips and T25 for Torx, and a 4 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 M5 is about 4.0-6.0 N·m into metal threads and 1.5-2.5 N·m into plastic bosses; snug it up and stop.
Common mix-ups with M5
- Inductive proximity sensors are sold by barrel thread (M5, M8, M12...) — the barrel is the thread, not a separate mounting screw.
- Sensor barrel sizes like M8, M12, M18 and M30 name the sensor body or connector diameter, not a mounting screw — check whether the M number is a body thread before buying screws.
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Questions about SICK M5 inductive proximity sensor screws
- What size screw does SICK M5 inductive proximity sensor use?
- M5 for M5 threaded barrel proximity sensor, 0.8mm sensing distance.
- How long are the screws in SICK M5 inductive proximity sensor?
- 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 M5 screw?
- 0.8 mm (coarse), which is the standard pitch for M5 machine screws; a 0.5 mm fine pitch exists but is uncommon. The tap drill is 4.2 mm and the normal clearance hole is 5.5 mm.
- What screwdriver do I need for SICK M5 inductive proximity sensor?
- The sources do not name the drive. For M5, Phillips heads normally take PH2 and Torx heads T25; socket heads take a 4 mm hex key.
- Can I use an imperial screw instead of M5?
- No. Imperial look-alike: #10-32 (4.83 mm) — the other common rack thread; check before mixing. Use a true M5 screw so it does not cross-thread or strip the hole.