Thorlabs 100mm compact motorized translation stage (fine pattern) screw size
M3 · length not stated in the sources
Thorlabs 100mm compact motorized translation stage (fine pattern) takes M3 metric screws. None of the sources we found gives an exact length, so measure the original before you order.
The record covers same spec page lists 4-40 (M3 x 0.5) tapped holes as the secondary pattern.
This entry is marked confirmed and comes from thorlabs.com.
For reference, M3 is 3 mm across the threads at 0.5 mm pitch. The imperial size people confuse it with: #5-40 (3.18 mm) or #4-40 — neither interchanges with M3.
Thorlabs 100mm compact motorized translation stage (fine pattern) 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 | Same spec page lists 4-40 (M3 x 0.5) tapped holes as the secondary pattern | Confirmed |
Fitment records and sources
Same spec page lists 4-40 (M3 x 0.5) tapped holes as the secondary pattern
pitch 0.5 mm · tap 2.5 mm · clearance 3.4 mm · PH1 / Torx T10
How to check the screw before you buy
- Keep material and finish the same as the original (often stainless) on equipment that is cleaned or sterilised.
- 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
- Eurorack rail thread varies by manufacturer: some tapped M2.5, some M3 — not a single universal standard.
- Thorlabs' 16mm cage system standard plates use dual 4-40 (UNC) and M3 taps on the same plate (e.g., SP01), so metric and imperial fasteners are both valid depending on the region/kit purchased.
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Questions about Thorlabs 100mm compact motorized translation stage (fine pattern) screws
- What size screw does Thorlabs 100mm compact motorized translation stage (fine pattern) use?
- M3 for same spec page lists 4-40 (M3 x 0.5) tapped holes as the secondary pattern.
- How long are the screws in Thorlabs 100mm compact motorized translation stage (fine pattern)?
- 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 Thorlabs 100mm compact motorized translation stage (fine pattern)?
- 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.