Value Collection MPZX03012-050BX M3x0.5 Pan Head Screw 50pk

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION MPZX03012-050BX is a metric machine screw designed for precision fastening applications across industrial, mechanical, and electrical assembly work. Featuring an M3x0.5 thread profile with a 12.00 mm length under head, this pan head screw is driven by a Pozidriv bit and manufactured from 18-8 stainless steel (Grade A2) with a bright, uncoated finish. The pan head profile provides a low-profile, broad bearing surface suited to thin materials and sheet metal assemblies. Sold in minimum quantities of 50, these screws are a standard stocking item for maintenance, repair, and production environments requiring corrosion-resistant metric fasteners.

This screw is appropriate for light-duty mechanical assemblies, electronic enclosures, HVAC equipment panels, plumbing fixture mounting, and general equipment fabrication where M3 metric threading is specified. The 18-8 stainless steel construction resists corrosion in mildly wet or outdoor-exposed environments. The Pozidriv drive reduces cam-out risk compared to standard Phillips during high-volume assembly. Conforming to DIN 7985 fastener standards, this screw suits applications where metric dimensional compliance is required by engineering specifications or OEM documentation.

Key Features

• M3x0.5 thread with 12.00 mm length under head for precise metric fitment
• Pan head profile provides wide bearing surface and low installed height
• Pozidriv drive reduces cam-out during installation compared to Phillips
• 18-8 stainless steel construction with Grade A2 rating for corrosion resistance
• Bright, uncoated finish — no coating thickness to account for in close-tolerance applications
• Conforms to DIN 7985 fastener standard

Compatibility

Designed for use in any application requiring an M3x0.5 DIN 7985 pan head machine screw. Compatible with standard M3 threaded inserts, nuts, and tapped holes conforming to metric ISO thread standards.

Installation Notes

Install using a Pozidriv bit sized for M3 fasteners — do not substitute a Phillips driver, as this can damage the drive recess and reduce torque transfer. Verify that the receiving thread is M3x0.5 before installation to avoid cross-threading. In electrical or HVAC panel applications, de-energize equipment fully before accessing fastener locations. Apply thread engagement best practices: minimum thread engagement of 1.5 times the nominal diameter is generally recommended for stainless fasteners in metal assemblies.