Wurth Elektronik WA-HEX hexagonal lock screw screw size
M3 · 10 to 18.2 mm long
If you are replacing a screw on Wurth Elektronik WA-HEX hexagonal lock screw, the thread is M3 in lengths from 10 to 18.2 mm.
Where it is used: D-Sub connector panel jackscrew.
This entry is marked confirmed and comes from we-online.com spacer studs page.
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.
Wurth Elektronik WA-HEX hexagonal lock screw 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 | 10–18.2 mm | 0.5 mm | not stated | not stated | D-Sub connector panel jackscrew | Confirmed |
Fitment records and sources
D-Sub connector panel jackscrew
pitch 0.5 mm · tap 2.5 mm · clearance 3.4 mm · PH1 / Torx T10
Source: we-online.com spacer studs page
How to check the screw before you buy
- Board standoffs and enclosure bosses set the usable length: the screw should clamp the board without bottoming in the standoff.
- 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 records span 10–18.2 mm, which means different positions take different lengths — match each hole to its own screw.
- 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
- The bioprinter M3 reference is a tube-connector thread spec, not a structural chassis screw; verify before assuming interchangeability with fastener screws.
- M3 (3.0mm, 0.5mm pitch) is not #6-32 UNC (~3.5mm) — they look identical and cross-thread, the single most common PC-building mistake.
Buy these screws at TechSpare Warehouse
In stock and shipped from South Carolina. Our black screws are Phillips wafer head (low profile); match the head style and length to the original before you order.
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- Mesh Wi-Fi node enclosures also M3 × 10–12 mm
- Surgical instrument tray racks also M3 × 10–16 mm
- Eurorack panel jacks and pots also M3 × 10 mm
- ISO 7380 button head, small assemblies also M3 × 10–16 mm
- DAS / NAS enclosure chassis also M3 × 10 mm
- Netgear Nighthawk AX8 router also M3 × 10 mm
- Portable medical device enclosure also M3 × 10–12 mm
- Wurth Elektronik WA-SPAIE plastic spacer stud also M3 × 10–18.2 mm
Questions about Wurth Elektronik WA-HEX hexagonal lock screw screws
- What size screw does Wurth Elektronik WA-HEX hexagonal lock screw use?
- M3 × 10–18.2 mm for D-Sub connector panel jackscrew.
- How long are the screws in Wurth Elektronik WA-HEX hexagonal lock screw?
- The records range from 10 to 18.2 mm depending on the position, so match each screw to its own hole.
- 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 Wurth Elektronik WA-HEX hexagonal lock screw?
- 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 Wurth Elektronik WA-HEX hexagonal lock screw?
- TechSpareWarehouse (our own store) lists M3 x 10mm, M3 x 12mm and M3 x 14mm, which match lengths in the records above.