Where to Find 5mm x 30mm Allen Head Thread Forming Screws?

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The discussion centers around the search for 5mm x 30mm Allen Head Thread Forming Screws, specifically focusing on sourcing or manufacturing these screws. Participants explore the challenges in finding this specific type of screw and consider alternative options.

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Main Points Raised

  • Mooref2 expresses difficulty in finding 1000 units of the specified screw and seeks suggestions for sourcing or manufacturing.
  • Some participants note that self-tapping screws are typically used with panels requiring a button head, while socket heads are preferred for high strength applications.
  • There is a question raised about the necessity of a socket head over other types like posidrive, with suggestions that torx or security bit self-tappers are readily available.
  • One participant mentions that while they can find screws with different head types, they have not encountered socket head cap screws (SHCS).
  • Another participant suggests that having the screws manufactured at a machine shop is possible but may be expensive, and proposes an alternative of modifying existing screws by welding on Allen heads, although this is also noted to be costly and time-consuming.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the difficulty of sourcing the specific screws, but there are differing opinions on the necessity of the socket head design versus other types. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the best approach to obtain the screws.

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Participants have not provided specific assumptions or limitations regarding the manufacturing process or the properties of the screws, leaving some aspects of the discussion open-ended.

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I am in search of 1000 5mm x 30mm Allen Head Thread Forming/cutting zinc plated steel Screw but can not seem to find this particular screw anywhere!

Does anyone know where I can find this screw? or possibly have it manufactured?

Thank you,
Mooref2
 
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Self-tapping screws are normally used with panels where you want a button head.
Socket head are normaly used when you need high strength.

Any reason it has to be socket head rather than posidrive?
You can get torx or security bit self tappers easily.
 
mgb_phys said:
Self-tapping screws are normally used with panels where you want a button head.
Socket head are normaly used when you need high strength.

Any reason it has to be socket head rather than posidrive?
You can get torx or security bit self tappers easily.

Im not sure for the reasoning behind it, but I've tried throwing out other ideas, but they are set on the socket head. They told me it would be difficult to find, didn't think it would be THIS difficult!
 
Whoa. Good luck on this one. I can find them with different head types but not SHCS.
 
I expect that you could have some made any any good machine shop, but it'll cost a lot.
Come to think of it, you could always buy another type of the right size and transplant Allen heads on with a welder. Again, very costly and time-consuming.
 

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