Fastener information

Fastener information

This page is to help you understand the different types of fasteners we sell

M4 x 25 Phil Pan Trivalent White Cr-3 JIS 220B0425A 02112-04258 93500-040250A

Pan head screws JIS B 1111 (A1) 
Versatile fasteners with a slightly rounded low-profile top, they have a flat surface under the head to clamp the material surface, on the M3 M4 and M5 a dot in the head denotes the later ISO thread. JIS Head size on pan head is 1mm less than the diameter on ISO screws.

M3x18 M3-(0.60) x 18 Phil Pan Head Screw Former JIS 0.60 Pitch Trivalent White Cr-3 close up

Pan head screws in the Pre 67 thread pitch
This pitch was a course thread and is classed as a JIS thread, found in M3,(0.6mm) M4, (0.75mm) and M5 (0.90mm) these do not have a dot in the head.

M6 x 12 Phil Pan Head Screw w/Spring Washer, Yellow Passivate Cr-6 JIS 223D0612

Pan Head Screws with encapsulated washers JIS B 1188 (T1B)
The washer can be spring, plain or both, this helps with assembly and the washer help to prevent loosening

M6x10 Hex Head  (+) upset head screw JIS

Philips cross hex bolt
Usually found with on an upset head bolt with a slight recess in the head and a Phil screwdriver or Hex Spanner to tighten

M5 x 12 +/- Phil Pan - Slot Head Screw w/Spring Washer Yellow Passivate JIS 232D0512

Cross/Slot Head  JIS B 1119 (2P)
This screw has both Philips (cross) and Slotted (flat) type of head, used usually with electrical items the slot giving better clamping force 

M4x8 Slotted Flat Machine Screws Yellow Pass JIS 211D0408

Cheese head screw JIS B 1119
A type of machine screw with a cylindrical head that resembles a wheel of cheese. These screws are frequently used in precision engineering and electrical assemblies due to their high clamping strength and deep drive recesses

M5x12 M5-(0.9) x12 Round Oval Countersunk Head Screw Former JIS 0.90 Pitch Chrome

Round-Oval Countersunk JIS B 1111 (T4)
Or raised head Screws are designed to fit a countersunk hole for better clamping force, with a raised decorative head

221B0612 M6x12 Phil Countersunk Flat M/C, Trivalent White Cr-3 JIS

Countersunk JIS B 1111 (JA4) 
Or flat head Screws are designed to fit a conical countersunk hole for better clamping force, flush fitting head


JIS Hex Bolts 
Hex bolt head sizes A/F (Across Flats) classes as JIS or ISO
M3  5.5mm (ISO)
M4  7mm (ISO)
M5  8mm  (ISO)
M6  10mm (ISO)
M8  12mm (JIS) 13mm (ISO) 14mm (JIS)
M10 14mm (JIS) 15mm (ISO) 17mm (ISO)
M12 17mm (JIS) 19mm (ISO)
M14 17mm (JIS) 19mm (ISO)
M16 22mm (JIS) 24mm (ISO)

M6 x 16 No Mark Full Thread Hex Bolt Trivalent White JIS 110B0616

Unmarked Hex Bolt JIS B 1180
The lot of JIS hex bolts used on motorcycles have no mark on the top of the head, 
Any mark is usually the grade of steel,  4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 

M10 x 65 Mark 7 Hex Head Bolt Half thread 1.25 Pitch 14mm A/F 113B1065

Mark 7 Hex Bolt JIS B 1180
These bolts have a 7 in the head, this is the classed as an 8.8 Grade of steel.

M6 x 10 Mark 4 Upset Hex Bolt Trivalent White 116B0610

Upset Hex Bolt  Mark 4 JIS B 1180 
These bolts have a slight recess in the head, and may come with a number to denote the grade of steel,  in this case with a 4, meaning an 4.8 grade of steel.

112G0612 M6x12 Mark 7 Upset Bolt Trivalent White close up

Upset Hex Bolt Mark 7 JIS B 1180
These bolts have a slight recess in the head, and may come with a number to denote the grade of steel, in this case with a 7, meaning an 8.8 grade of steel.

130G0820 M8x20 Mark 7 Flanged Hex Bolt Trivalent White top

Flanged Upset Hex Bolt Mark 7 JIS B 1189 
These bolts have a slight recess in the head with a flange, the flange is to help spread the load and eliminates the use of a washer, they may come with a number to denote the grade of steel, in this case a 7, meaning an 8.8 grade of steel.

M6x08 JIS Hexagon Sockethead Cap Screw Stainless Steel 120R0608

Hexagon socket head cap screw JIS B 1176
Commonly known as Allen head screws, are fasteners featuring a cylindrical head with an internal hexagonal recess, designed to be tightened with an Allen wrench or hex key 

M5X20STSHA2 M5x20 Phil Pan Head Stainless Self Tapping Screws Type A

Self Tapping Screw JIS B 1122
Specialized fasteners designed to create their own mating threads as they are driven into materials like metal, plastic, or wood

M10 Spring Washer Trivalent White JIS 461F1000

Spring washers, or split/lock washers JIS B 1251
Are specialized, non-flat fasteners designed to provide axial load and create friction, preventing nut or bolt loosening due to vibration. They act as a spring, absorbing shock, and are commonly used in machinery, automotive

Plain Washer Stainless Steel JIS

Plain or Flat washers JIS B 1256
Thin, flat, annular rings used with nuts and bolts to distribute fastener load, protect surfaces from damage, and prevent loosening available in many different sized 

313R1000 Hex Nut Type 1 Nut JIS 14mm A/F

Type 1 JIS B 1181
Also known as and engineers nut, Chamfered on one side, flat on the other. flat side engages with the surface of the item being clamped.
Standard height =0.8 times the thread diameter

317R0800 M8 Full Hex Nut Type 2 Stainless Steel 12mm A/F JIS

Type 2 JIS B 1181
Also know as a full nut, Chamfered on both sides, no preference to fitment
Standard height =0.8 times the thread diameter

M6 Thin Hex Nut Type 3 Trivalent White Cr-3 10mm A/F JIS 312B0600

Type 3 JIS B 1181
Also know as a thin nut or jam nut, Chamfered on both sides, no preference to fitment, used for low-profile applications. 
Height =0.5 times the thread diameter

M6 Plain Flanged Nut Stainless Steel 10mm A/F JIS 1.00mm Pitch

Plain Flanged Nut
Hexagonal nut with a wide, integrated circular base that acts as a built-in washer to distribute clamping pressure over a larger surface area, plain flange nuts have a smooth underside, making them ideal for applications where you want to avoid scratching or marring the surface of the material being fastened

92015-1335 M10 - 1.25 Fine Pitch Plain Flanged Metal Locking Nut. Trivalent White JIS

Flange Metal Locking Nut
Hexagonal nut with a wide, integrated circular base that acts as a built-in washer these lock nuts have a stamped metal insert to create constant friction against the bolt. Because they are entirely metal, they are ideal for high-temperature environments

M10 - 1.25 Fine Pitch Toothed Flanged Nut Yellow Passivated 14mm A/F JIS

Toothed Flanged Nut
These feature angled teeth on the underside of the flange that dig into the mating surface. They are "free-spinning" during installation but provide high resistance to loosening once tightened. They should not be used with separate washers or on surfaces where scratching is a concern

Dome Nut Low Top
Low-top dome nuts, also known as Cap or Acorn nuts, these are designed for applications with limited vertical clearance or where a more subtle aesthetic is desired

Flanged Dome Cap or Acorn Nut 
A flanged acorn nut is a fastener that combines a protective domed cap with an integrated wide base, or flange, which acts as a built-in washer to distribute load and protect the mounting surface. These nuts are primarily used for decorative finishes

M6x25 Long Dome Cylinder Head Nut Chrome

Long Cap Nut
Commonly known as high crown acorn nut, a specialised fastener featuring an extended dome that completely encloses the end of a threaded bolt. Unlike standard cap nuts, these provide a deeper internal thread depth to accommodate longer or slightly protruding studs while offering a clean, finished appearance and protecting the threads from environment

90304-438-000 M6 Long Dome Exhaust Nut Chrome Steel Made in Japan
M6 thread 1.00mm pitch 10mm spanner Size
Nut Height 16.30mm
Ideal for exhaust nuts

Long Dome Nut with Flange
A long dome nut with a flange, also known as a deep dome flange nut or extended flanged acorn nut, is a fastener that combines a protective cap with a wide integrated washer base. These are typically used in automotive and industrial applications where protecting protruding threads from corrosion is essential

A bright chromate plated metal full lock nut with a visible threaded interior.

Full Lock Nut all Metal
Nut with built in locking strips to deform and grip the tread, ideal where temperature would melt the nylon in nyloc nuts

M10 Full Lock Nut Trivalent White Cr-3 JIS 17mm A/F 92015-1429

Half Lock Nut all Metal
Nut with built in locking strips to deform and grip the tread, ideal where temperature would melt the nylon in nyloc nuts, only half the thickness of the full nut, for use where access is limited

M8 Full Lock Nut Trivalent White Cr-3 12mm A/F JIS 92017-013

Full Lock Nut Spring
Nut with built in spring washer, eliminates the use of extra parts to safe time in assembly

M8 Dome Lock Nut Low Top Chrome 13mm Spanner A/F JIS 92019-013

Dome Low Top Lock Nut
Dome nut with a metal locking mechanism to help prevent loosening from vibration with a cap over one end of the nut to help protect the tread