Need a Supplier for a Metric Screw Please!

Fastenal is where I would try first (locally), If they don't have something in stock, they will find it and order it for you.

It's the low qty that's going to make things difficult, it's hard to motivate someone to help you when it only means a couple bucks of profit for them.

Thank you, I did try them. Most of these places only go to 2mm, and if they 1.6mm, they only go to 10 or 12mm long.

Not much help for your search, but I hope to hell that you're fixing some old kit.

Any designer who specified such an unusual fastener without second- or (preferably) third-sourcing it should be fired.

I am looking for replacements for OEM parts. They come from Japan, and I will explain the application in response to the next poster's comment.

And yes, they probably should be canned for using such a miniature, hard to find screw!

If you can go to a 1/16" = 1.588mm it would be a lot easier...What is the application?

Found this...

http://www.mutualscrew.com/product/metric-48-steel-phillips-pan-head-machine-screws-zinc-plated-din-7985a-type-h-71093.cfm?OID=12476

That would be perfect if they make a longer version; at least it is a possible source to contact.

Thank you Solar Eagle for the link. The screw that comes up is 3mm long, but I will check with them to see if they can provide it in the length I need!

Your results are similar to what I was finding, but I do not recall contacting this vendor.

Thank you Solar Eagle. Not sure I could use the 1/16" dia. The application is a replacement mounting screw for a Japanese pneumatic valve. I am a distributor for the line and have contacted them but it would seem to be a fair amount of red tape to get the answer, and I don't wish to pay $5.00 a piece for them. I am still waiting on the OEM for an answer, but I am also pursuing my options on my own.

So, somebody out there makes these things, but they don't seem to be readily available Stateside. I also recognize the insanity of asking some screw house to make me a dozen or two. So we're just looking for a little help from our friends!

Thank you

I know this link doesn't really meet your criteria...

http://www.boltmeup.com/m16-x-20-stainless-allen-cap-head-bolt-x20-16mm-x20mm-4820-p.asp

Try a local model retailer - Yellow Pages?

Thank you PWSlack, that is an idea I had not considered. I will call around.

I have been able to get hard to find metric parts of all type from these people.

http://mdmetric.com/

Thanks ozzb, I am familiar with them and have already called them. They are a good house with a broad range of stuff, but no little screws for me.

Can you sense my frustration yet?? Sorry to make this so difficult!

If your need is such that you are willing to have them made and can afford "a couple lifetimes supply" contact me privately and I will forward you the name of some swiss machining houses who could likely fabricate this for you.

Milo

Have you considered using a stud with a nut?

Try calling Handy Ace Hardware in Tucker, GA at 770-939-6842. They have an amazing fastener selection - including a full aisle of metric and a full aisle of stainless. The second best hardware store in the country!

:-)

Bill

Who's first? (I can think of McGuckin Hardware in Boulder, CO; or Ballard Hardware in Seattle, WA.)

If you only need one to hold you over while you search for a supplier how about taking one from old electronic or other devices you have laying around? calculator; watch; computer parts & accessories; toys; -- the list of donor items is limited only by your imagination.

Try "http://www.mcmaster.com" They have the screw but not in the length. Call them, they might be able to get it from their supplier. I've been using them for over 15 years and there's not much they can't get...

Good Luck....

Try this vendor I have most any metric screw from them.

http://www.metricmcc.com/catalog/catalog.aspx

Larrytee

These guys have modelmaking 1.6mm threaded brass rod 120mm lengths =$5

http://www.modelmotorcars.com/store/store_hrdwr.htm

They might have some contacts or closer sources for you. Good luck.

If i may suggest, what about clock makers, watch makers etc.

On ebay there are 1.6mm taps and dies maybe the last option you have.

Looks like you've nailed it. Well done.

Thank you Nigh! Finally a real life listing for the item. I will pursue this and advise. Thank you for your help.

FWIW, while I live here in the States, and have since '59, I was born in my Grandmother's house in S.E. England, Woodbridge, Suffolk to be exact. Best of my knowledge I am a citizen of both the U.S. and Great Britain. I should also be an Ipswich fan but I don't follow football.

1.6mm is not a metric size, it could be BA, & I don't think it's inch size either so BA is my bet.See how the blog goes if there is no solution Next time I go to my workshop Ill have a measure of the BA stock that I've got, I don't have many & they are like hens teeth to get hold of over here & getting harder by the week.

Bazzer

Hello Bazzer. Thank you for your post. I have a question. What is "BA" ? Not familiar with the term.

I'm not sure but I think was a measurement used by the radio manufacturing industry back in the good old days. ahh the good old days, polio,dysentery,head lice and Hitler happy days! Nurse.

Bazzer

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Association_screw_threads

Thank you Bazzer, you were spot on, and excellent link JohnDG. Don't see much of that in my line of work, or this side of the pond. I'm smarter than I was, thank you!

I used to always get my metric needs looked after by McMaster Carr (www.mcmaster.com). Extensive selection. Another option is if your company has a distributor in Europe who can pick them up at the local h/w store and mail them to you. usually payment is in the way of favors!

A big thank you to everyone who has ofered comments and suggestions. I am a new member and this is my first time using the CR4 forum. I am very pleased and grateful for the helpful responses. If I can be of any help, my expertise is in fluid power, hydraulics and pneumatics, as well as machine repair.

I will advise the results of my search.

Fred

McMaster-Carr has a 16mm length screw: p/n

91800A011

www.mcmaster.com

Thank you. 16mm won't work, and I did call them as well. They were not able to help.

www.fastener-express.com

They carry 1.6mm x .35 x 12mm lg. They may have longer ones not listed on the site.

Good luck.

This comes close (16mm long) - maybe you can counterbore 4mm?

McMaster-Carr 91800A011

Call Nook Industries, they make great precision inch and metric screws: 216.271.7900. They'll engineer and customize it as well!

Thank you one and all, I believe I am all set for now. My vendor insists on letting him get the screws for me, but should they fail, I believe I will be using the fastener house in England recommended by "Nigh", as they appear to have the screw on hand and ready to ship!

Thank you again for all of your help!

FredM

"Though he slay me, yet will I trust Him".

Shalom

We use PTS for most of our stainless screws, (we use from M1-M6), they offer a very good service & quick delivery so I am sure they will be able to help you.