Aluminum Machine Screw, Flat Head, Slotted Drive, #10-24, 1″ Length (Pack of 25) Review
Aluminum Machine Screw, Flat Head, Slotted Drive, #10-24, 1″ Length (Pack of 25) Feature
- Machine Screws are often used with nuts or driven into tapped holes
- Aluminum is suitable for applications where weight and corrosion resistance are primary considerations
- Flat head style allows fastener to sit flush to the surface
- Driven by a flat-bladed driver
- Coarse threads are better for brittle materials, and will assemble and disassemble more quickly than fine threads
Aluminum Machine Screw, Flat Head, Slotted Drive, #10-24, 1″ Length (Pack of 25) Overview
Machine Screws, also referred to as Machine Bolts, are often used with nuts or driven into tapped holes. They come in a variety of head types and drive styles, but are generally available in smaller sizes.
Aluminum is composed of bauxite and alumina. Pure (99%) Aluminum melts at 1220 degrees Fahrenheit. It has approximately two-thirds of the thermal and electrical conductivity of copper. Aluminum has a high strength to weight ratio and is resistant to tarnishing and corrosion. Aluminum is an extremely versatile material, it may be cast or wrought, it is available in a wide range of alloys and tempers, and it accepts many types of surface finishes, including anodizing. Aluminum is easy to machine, solder and weld.
Flat head fasteners are designed to fit flush to the surface when used with countersunk holes. Length is measured from the top of the head. Common applications for slotted screws include woodworking, although the drive style is not designed to be used with power drivers.
A threaded fastener’s size name includes information about the major external diameter, followed by the threads per inch, which indicates if it is coarse or fine. Coarse threads are better when working with brittle materials; they are sturdier and are easier to thread and unthread compared to fine. Coarse threading also allows for thicker coatings and platings.
