Product Description
6BA Zinc Plated Steel Cheese Head Slotted Machine Screws
These 6BA machine screws are manufactured from zinc plated steel and feature a traditional cylindrical cheese head with a single slotted drive. The flat-topped head provides a practical bearing surface and allows installation using a conventional flat-bladed screwdriver.
The traditional British Association thread makes these screws particularly suitable for repairing older electrical equipment, instruments, machinery, model engineering projects and other assemblies originally manufactured with BA fasteners.
Product Specifications
- Thread size: 6BA
- Nominal thread diameter: 2.8mm / approximately 0.110 inch
- Thread pitch: 0.53mm
- Threads per inch: Approximately 47.9 TPI
- Thread angle: 47.5°
- Material: Steel
- Finish: Zinc plated
- Head style: Cheese head
- Drive type: Slotted
- Thread series: British Association
- Applicable product standard: BS 57:1951
- Thread standard: BS 93:2008
Available Sizes
| Thread Size | Length | Thread Pitch | Approximate TPI |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6BA | 1/2 inch | 0.53mm | 47.9 TPI |
| 6BA | 1 inch | 0.53mm | 47.9 TPI |
Length measurement: Cheese head machine screw lengths are measured from underneath the head to the end of the screw. The head is not included in the stated length.
Typical Applications
- Vintage machinery and equipment
- Electrical terminals and switchgear
- Instruments and control equipment
- Model engineering projects
- Automotive and motorcycle restoration
- Repairs to older British-made assemblies
Installation Information
Install using a correctly sized flat-bladed screwdriver and a matching 6BA nut or internally threaded component. BA threads use a distinctive 47.5° thread angle and must not be substituted with superficially similar metric or Unified threads.
The zinc plated finish provides improved corrosion resistance compared with untreated steel. These screws are best suited to internal or generally dry applications rather than prolonged exposure to severe outdoor or marine environments.
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Please note: Specifications are provided as a guide. If dimensions or standards compliance are critical to your application, please contact us before ordering.
| A | B | C | D | E |
| 6BA | 1" | * | * | 47.9 |
| 6BA | 1/2" | * | * | 47.9 |
Please Note: Specifications given are intended as a guide only. If critical to your project please check with us first.
