Value Collection MPPX03030-050BX M3x0.5 Pan Head Screw

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION MPPX03030-050BX is an M3x0.5 pan head Phillips drive machine screw manufactured from 18-8 stainless steel with a bright, uncoated finish. Conforming to DIN 7985, this fastener measures 30 millimeters in length under the head and carries an A2 material grade designation for corrosion resistance. It is sold in a box of 50 pieces, making it well suited for production assembly, maintenance work, and field repair applications. Installation requires a standard Phillips driver or bit. Mechanical contractors, maintenance technicians, and assembly professionals routinely specify this screw type when a clean, reusable metric fastener is needed in moderate-corrosion environments.

This screw is appropriate for use in light-duty mechanical assemblies, electrical enclosure hardware, HVAC equipment panels, and general industrial applications where a metric M3 thread pitch and a low-profile pan head are specified. The DIN 7985 standard governs head geometry and thread form, ensuring dimensional interchangeability with other compliant fasteners in the same specification. The bright uncoated finish is suitable for indoor and low-moisture environments where the inherent corrosion resistance of 18-8 stainless is sufficient without additional plating or coating.

Key Features

• M3x0.5 thread size with 30 millimeter length under head per DIN 7985
• Pan head profile provides a wide bearing surface for thin panels and sheet stock
• Phillips drive accepts standard bits and power drivers
• 18-8 stainless steel, A2 grade, offers good corrosion resistance without coating
• Bright uncoated finish — no added plating to affect thread tolerances
• Sold in a box quantity of 50 pieces

Compatibility

Designed as a standard DIN 7985 M3x0.5 pan head Phillips machine screw, compatible with any M3x0.5 threaded insert, nut, or tapped hole conforming to metric ISO thread standards.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed with a Phillips bit or manual screwdriver sized for an M3 fastener. Apply torque gradually to avoid stripping the pan head recess, particularly in stainless steel fasteners which are susceptible to galling if driven too aggressively or without lubrication. Always confirm thread engagement into a properly tapped hole or a compatible M3 nut before applying full seating torque. De-energize any equipment and follow applicable NEC or equipment-specific lockout-tagout procedures before replacing fasteners on live electrical enclosures.