Tent frame hub connectors screw size
M5 · 10 to 16 mm long
Tent frame hub connectors takes M5 metric screws in lengths from 10 to 16 mm.
It is listed for hub and pole connector hardware, stainless.
This entry is marked reported.
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.
Tent frame hub connectors 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 | 10–16 mm | 0.8 mm | not stated | not stated | Hub and pole connector hardware, stainlessstainless | Reported |
Fitment records and sources
Hub and pole connector hardware, stainless
pitch 0.8 mm · tap 4.2 mm · clearance 5.5 mm · PH2 / Torx T25
How to check the screw before you buy
- Rack and enclosure hardware mixes metric and imperial (#8-32, #10-32, #6-32), so confirm the thread before forcing a screw.
- 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.
- The records span 10–16 mm, which means different positions take different lengths — match each hole to its own screw.
- 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
- Concept2 rowers/ergs look metric-friendly but use imperial 1/4-20 hardware throughout — M6 will NOT thread in; do not force it.
- Espresso/coffee-equipment M5 and M6 socket-head screws (DIN 7984/UNI 9327) are cross-brand standard fasteners shared across CMA, Astoria, and La Cimbali brewing-group hardware, so a single screw often services multiple manufacturers' machines.
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Questions about Tent frame hub connectors screws
- What size screw does Tent frame hub connectors use?
- M5 × 10–16 mm for hub and pole connector hardware, stainless.
- How long are the screws in Tent frame hub connectors?
- The records range from 10 to 16 mm depending on the position, so match each screw to its own hole.
- 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 Tent frame hub connectors?
- 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.