RS PRO Black, Self-Colour Steel Hex Socket Button Screw, ISO 7380, M8 x 12mm

RS PRO hexagon button head screws feature a low profile, rounded, dome-shaped head with a hexagon drive.
These fasteners are ideal when a wider bearing surface is required and their black, self-colour finish ensures an attractive, quality appearance and finish wherever they are used.
Our RS PRO metric thread button head screws are produced in 10.9 grade black, self-colour steel. You tighten or undo them, using an Allen key. They can have various tip point types which include:
Cup point – concave tip, most commonly used
Flat point – used for frequent resetting or relocating, simple and cost-effective
Cone point – pointed tip, designed for a more permanent installation, highest holding capability due to the precise contact of the cone point
Half Dog point – the tip is cylindrical

Features and Benefits:
Various thread sizes available, including M3, M4, M5, M6 and M8
Manufactured from steel
Colour: Black
ISO 7380
Grade 10.9

Although uses may vary, as standard, these screws are fasteners for industrial equipment or machines which requires parts to be fixed onto a surface or together. The socket will need to be the same metric thread as the screw itself. As an example, some of the types of uses would be:
Fasteners and fixings
Machine tooling and repair
Security guarding
Electronic applications
Automotive industry
Domestic applications

FAQs
What is a socket screw?
Socket screws are defined by their name. They are a type of threaded bolt which screws into the intended socket. There are various thread sizes and lengths and can be used for both industrial and personal purposes. Good quality and reliable RS PRO socket screws ensure the fixing will remain strong and stable, whatever the application.

Requires a Hex key
RS offer a range of hexagon socket button screws in black, self-colour steel. They are available in various thread sizes and lengths. Refer to the Datasheet and Range Overview download file for details.
If black, self-colour steel is not what you are looking for we also offer the hexagon button socket screw in bright zinc plated steel (BZP) finish in both A2 (304) and A4 (316) stainless steel.

Threaded in accordance with ISO 7380 standard