3mm x 10mm Torx Countersunk Screw for Hard Plastics (PT45) - T8 Drive | A2 Stainless Steel
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| 1 - 49 | £0.55 | £0.66 |
| 50 - 99 | £0.33 | £0.39 |
| 100 - 249 | £0.22 | £0.26 |
| 250 - 499 | £0.17 | £0.20 |
| 500 - 999 | £0.13 | £0.16 |
| 1000 - 4999 | £0.11 | £0.13 |
| 5000 + | £0.08 | £0.10 |
£0.66 / each
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Product Specification
| Thread Size | 3.0mm |
| Thread Length | 10mm |
| Material | A2 Stainless Steel |
| Head Diameter | 5.50mm |
| Head Height | 1.50mm |
| Drive | T8 |
| Head Style | Countersunk |
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3mm x 10mm Torx Countersunk PT45 Screw for Hard Plastics | A2 Stainless Steel
Designed for hard plastic enclosures and flush-mounted covers, this 3mm x 10mm Torx Countersunk PT45 Screw uses a 45° trilobular thread form developed for harder plastics and fibre-reinforced materials. The A2 Stainless Steel fastener combines a Countersunk head with a T8 Torx recess for strong torque transfer and a flush finish in a correctly prepared countersink.
What Are Torx Countersunk PT45 Screws?
Torx Countersunk PT45 Screws are thread-forming fasteners developed for harder plastics. Their 45° trilobular thread has shorter flanks than PT30 screws and is suited to materials such as polycarbonate and fibre-reinforced plastics while the countersunk head allows a flush installation into a matching recess.
Common Applications
- Consumer Electronics: Secures hard-plastic casings and panels without leaving a prominent head above the surface.
- Manufactured Plastic Parts: Supports repeatable assembly of moulded hard-plastic components with correctly sized pilot holes and countersinks.
- Food and Catering Equipment: Supports suitable rigid-plastic assemblies where corrosion-resistant A2 Stainless Steel is preferred.
- Electrical Enclosures: Secures hard-plastic covers and panels where a countersunk surface finish is required.
3mm x 10mm Torx Countersunk PT45 Screw Dimensions
- Thread Size: 3.0mm
- Thread Length: 10mm
- Head Diameter: 5.50mm
- Head Height: 1.50mm
- Drive: T8
- Material: A2 Stainless Steel
- Head Style: Countersunk
Key Benefits
- 3mm thread size and 10mm thread length provide the primary fastening dimensions.
- T8 Torx drive provides positive engagement and efficient torque transfer.
- 45° trilobular PT45 thread form is designed for harder plastics and reinforced materials.
- The engineering guide provides PT45 pilot-hole tables, boss-sizing guidance and thread-selection information.
View the complete Torx Countersunk PT45 Screws for Hard Plastics range for alternative sizes. For guidance on PT30 vs PT45 threads, pilot-hole sizing, boss design and torque selection, read our Engineering Guide to Screws for Plastic. For further help, contact the Vital Parts technical sales team on 01233 713581.
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