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Low Head Socket Cap Screw

Low head socket cap screw - BDT alloy steel and BSTS stainless steel low head socket cap screws in M2 to M10. Wholesale supply with OEM/ODM customization.

Specifications

Type
Low head socket cap screw
Type codes
BDT (alloy steel); BSTS (stainless steel)
Thread sizes
M2, M2.5, M3, M4, M5, M6, M8, M10
Lengths
3 - 30 mm by size, per dimension table
Materials
BDT: SCM435, 32-39 HRC, black oxide, class 10.9; BSTS: SUS304
Drive
Hex socket
Customization
OEM/ODM to drawing or sample
Brand
SKN Fastener Co., Ltd.
Origin
Made in Shenzhen, China
Quotation
Send drawing or sample to sales@sknfastener.com

Overview

Low head socket cap screws use a reduced-height head with a hex socket drive, so they sit low in counterbored joints and tight assemblies. The BDT type is alloy steel with a black oxide finish; the BSTS type is SUS304 stainless steel. Sizes cover M2 to M10.

Available Sizes and Options

Eight thread sizes from M2 to M10, with lengths from 3 mm to 30 mm depending on size (see the tables). Custom sizes, lengths, and materials are quoted from your drawing under our OEM/ODM service.
Full specification sheet: type and material options, and the M2 to M10 dimension table (mm). A = head diameter; B = hex socket; t = head height; r = fillet radius.
Low head socket cap screw parameters: BDT and BSTS types with the M2 to M10 dimension table and hex socket drawing

Type
Material
Hardness
Surface treatment
Strength class
Head strength class
BDT
SCM435
32 - 39 HRC
Black oxide
10.9
5.8 (M10 4.8)
BSTS
SUS304
-
-
-
-
M
L
M x P
A
B
t max
(e) max
r
r (BSTS)
M2
3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12
2x0.4
4
1.3
1.2
1.2
0.1 min
-
M2.5
3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12
2.5x0.45
5
1.3
1.5
1.5
0.1 min
0.2 min
M3
4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16
3x0.5
6
1.5
2
1.6
0.1 min
0.2 min
M4
5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20
4x0.7
8
2
2.5
1.6
0.2 min
0.2 min
M5
6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 25
5x0.8
9
3
3
2
0.2 min
0.2 min
M6
6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 25, 30
6x1.0
10
3
4
2.5
0.25 min
0.2 min
M8
6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 25, 30
8x1.25
13
4
5
3
0.4 min
0.2 min
M10
10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 25, 30
10x1.5
16 (15)
5
6
3.5
0.4 min
0.2 min

Materials and Finishes

BDT: SCM435 alloy steel, hardness 32 - 39 HRC, black oxide, strength class 10.9 (head strength class 5.8, M10 4.8). BSTS: SUS304 stainless steel. Special materials and finishes follow your drawing.

Applications

Counterbored joints and tight assemblies on machinery, fixtures, panels, and equipment where a low-profile head is needed. SKN fasteners serve six industries: manufacturing, aviation equipment, industrial equipment, medical devices, stage and entertainment, and the marine industry.

Buyer FAQs

Q: What information do you need to quote?
A: The type (BDT or BSTS), thread size, length, and quantity. A drawing or sample speeds everything up.
Q: Can you manufacture from a drawing or sample?
A: Yes. Send the drawing or sample and we manufacture to match under our OEM/ODM service.
Q: Do you supply bulk orders worldwide?
A: Yes. We supply B2B customers, wholesalers, and OEM clients worldwide from Shenzhen with export packing.

Why SKN

Advantages you can measure

Three strengths built into every pin SKN Fastener ships.

01 / Precision tolerances1

Precision tolerances, reliable resetting

The center core and ball socket are fitted with precise tolerances and rigorously tested over a hundred thousand times to guarantee accurate resetting.

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02 / Wide range of sizes2

A hundred sizes in routine stock

Our routine stock includes a hundred different sizes to suit different applications and occasions.

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03 / Customized solutions3

Non-standard dimensions, worry-free

A vast historical database supports worry-free customization for non-standard dimensions.

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Send your drawing or sample. We quote, manufacture, and ship from our own CNC workshop in Shenzhen.

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To your drawing

Dimensions, threads, and features per your specification.

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