Value Collection VT1296PS M3x0.5 Cheese Head Slotted Screw

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION VT1296PS is a metric machine screw with a cheese head and slotted drive, manufactured from steel with a zinc finish. It conforms to DIN 84 and ISO 1207 standards and carries a Grade 4.8 material rating, indicating a medium-strength carbon steel fastener suitable for general mechanical assembly. The screw features an M3x0.5 thread and a 25 mm length measured under the head, making it a compact, precise fastener for light- to medium-duty applications. These screws are sold in minimum order quantities of 100 and are intended for professional assembly and fabrication environments where dimensional consistency and standards compliance are required.

This fastener is used in machine assembly, panel mounting, electronics enclosures, and light mechanical frameworks where a low-profile cheese head and slotted drive are appropriate. The cheese head provides a larger bearing surface than a pan head while maintaining a moderate profile, and the slotted drive suits applications where a flat-blade screwdriver or automated slot-drive tooling is specified. Typical installers include mechanical assemblers, fabricators, and maintenance technicians working on equipment with metric fastener specifications.

Key Features

• M3x0.5 thread with 25 mm length under head for precise metric fitment
• Cheese head profile provides a larger bearing surface with moderate overall height
• Slotted drive compatible with flat-blade manual and automated tooling
• Grade 4.8 steel construction offers reliable tensile strength for general mechanical assemblies
• Zinc finish provides basic corrosion resistance for indoor and protected environments
• Conforms to DIN 84 and ISO 1207 dimensional standards for interchangeability

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or standard metric fastener for mechanical assemblies specifying DIN 84 or ISO 1207 M3x0.5 cheese head slotted screws.

Installation Notes

Install using a flat-blade screwdriver sized to match the M3 slotted head to avoid cam-out or head damage. De-energize and lock out any electrical or mechanical equipment before fastener service or replacement, in accordance with applicable OSHA lockout/tagout procedures. Do not exceed the torque range appropriate for Grade 4.8 M3 fasteners as specified in the relevant equipment service documentation. Verify thread engagement depth in the mating component before final assembly to ensure full load-bearing contact.