Product Overview
DIN 7981 Type C Stainless Metric Sheet Metal Fastener
Condition
Unused new old stock (NOS). Clean bright metal finish with sharp threads and intact drive recesses. Fasteners are sold individually.
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Product Overview
Metric pan head tapping screw manufactured by Newco Products under part number 14085. Designed to DIN 7981 specifications with an M2.9 thread diameter, 9.5 mm thread length, and a Type C cone point for threading securely into sheet metal, structural plastics, or pre-drilled brackets.
Key Features
- Thread size: M2.9 (ST2.9)
- Length under head: 9.5 mm
- Head style: Pan head
- Drive type: Phillips cross recess
- Point type: Type C (gimlet / cone point)
- Material: A2 stainless steel
Applications
- Fastening cover panels, brackets, and small chassis hardware in electrical equipment.
- Securing circuit board standoffs and sub-assemblies inside plastic enclosures.
- Bench prototyping, hobby projects, and equipment repairs requiring corrosion-resistant metric hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size pilot hole is recommended for an M2.9 tapping screw?
Pilot hole dimensions depend on material type and thickness; for sheet metal, pre-drilling a pilot hole between 2.2 mm and 2.4 mm is standard to let the Type C threads form properly.
What driver bit fits this screw head?
A standard #1 Phillips bit matches the cross recess on an M2.9 pan head. The price per piece steps down with quantity, and the price-break table on this page shows each step.
Having the exact small metric fastener on hand turns a stalled bench repair into a finished job. Keep a few in the drawer for the next time an enclosure needs to close up tight.
