A2 Stainless Steel Fillister Head Machine Screws, UNC (Slotted and Phillips) combine the dimensional form of ASME B18.6.3 with the material properties of grade ISO 3506 group A2 (304 / 1.4301), commonly supplied A2-70: good general corrosion resistance, largely non-magnetic, service range approx. -200 °C to +400 °C, subject to the property class and the joint. This page summarizes the grade data, its corrosion behavior in service, the comparable grades, and the sizes supplied.
Why Choose A2 Stainless Steel for Fillister Head Machine Screws, UNC (Slotted and Phillips)
The most common stainless group for indoor and general outdoor fasteners. For fillister head machine screws, unc (slotted and phillips), this matters when good general corrosion resistance is the primary requirement.
Mechanical & Physical Properties
| Grade designation | ISO 3506 group A2 (304 / 1.4301), commonly supplied A2-70 |
|---|---|
| Magnetic response | Largely non-magnetic |
| Service temperature | approx. -200 °C to +400 °C, subject to the property class and the joint |
| Corrosion characteristic | Good general corrosion resistance |
Galvanic & Galling Considerations
Two important notes for stainless fillister head machine screws, unc (slotted and phillips): (1) stainless can gall on stainless threads under load — use a thread lubricant or anti-galling compound, especially for M6 and below; (2) when joined to aluminum or galvanized steel, stainless can drive galvanic corrosion of the less-noble metal in wet service — isolate with a coating or sleeve where appropriate.
Comparable Grades
For Fillister Head Machine Screws, UNC (Slotted and Phillips), the alternative stainless grade is A4 (316). A2 (304) covers general indoor and outdoor service. A4 (316) adds molybdenum, which is what buys the chloride resistance for marine and de-icing-salt exposure. Where strength matters more than corrosion, plated alloy steel in class 8.8 or 10.9 is the swap to make.
Using Stainless Fasteners in Aluminum
Stainless steel is more noble than aluminum, so with an electrolyte present — rain, condensation, salt spray — the aluminum becomes the anode and corrodes at the joint. Area ratio decides how bad it gets: a small stainless fastener in a large aluminum section is normally acceptable, a large stainless fastener in thin aluminum is not. Where the joint gets wet, isolate the metals with a coated or nylon washer and a sealant, or specify an aluminum or coated fastener instead.
Sizes of Fillister Head Machine Screws, UNC (Slotted and Phillips) Available in A2 Stainless Steel
| Size | Type | Pitch P (in) | Head diameter dk (in) | Head height k (in) | O (in) | J (in) | T (in) | Length range l (in) | Reference standard |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #0 | Cross recessed fillister head screws | 0.013 | 0.096 | 0.043 | 0.055 | 0.023 | 0.025 | 1/16"~1 1/2" | ASME B18.6.3 |
| #0 | Slotted fillister head screws | 0.013 | 0.096 | 0.043 | 0.055 | 0.023 | 0.025 | 1/16"~1 1/2" | ASME B18.6.3 |
| #1 | Cross recessed fillister head screws | 0.016 | 0.118 | 0.053 | 0.066 | 0.026 | 0.031 | 1/16"~1 1/2" | ASME B18.6.3 |
| #1 | Slotted fillister head screws | 0.016 | 0.118 | 0.053 | 0.066 | 0.026 | 0.031 | 1/16"~1 1/2" | ASME B18.6.3 |
| #2 | Cross recessed fillister head screws | 0.018 | 0.14 | 0.062 | 0.083 | 0.031 | 0.037 | 1/16"~2 1/2" | ASME B18.6.3 |
| #2 | Slotted fillister head screws | 0.018 | 0.14 | 0.062 | 0.083 | 0.031 | 0.037 | 1/16"~2 1/2" | ASME B18.6.3 |
| #3 | Cross recessed fillister head screws | 0.021 | 0.161 | 0.07 | 0.095 | 0.035 | 0.043 | 1/8"~2 1/2" | ASME B18.6.3 |
| #3 | Slotted fillister head screws | 0.021 | 0.161 | 0.07 | 0.095 | 0.035 | 0.043 | 1/8"~2 1/2" | ASME B18.6.3 |
| #4 | Cross recessed fillister head screws | 0.025 | 0.183 | 0.079 | 0.107 | 0.039 | 0.048 | 1/8"~4" | ASME B18.6.3 |
| #4 | Slotted fillister head screws | 0.025 | 0.183 | 0.079 | 0.107 | 0.039 | 0.048 | 1/8"~4" | ASME B18.6.3 |
| #5 | Cross recessed fillister head screws | 0.025 | 0.205 | 0.088 | 0.12 | 0.043 | 0.054 | 3/16"~4" | ASME B18.6.3 |
| #5 | Slotted fillister head screws | 0.025 | 0.205 | 0.088 | 0.12 | 0.043 | 0.054 | 3/16"~4" | ASME B18.6.3 |
| #6 | Cross recessed fillister head screws | 0.031 | 0.226 | 0.096 | 0.132 | 0.048 | 0.06 | 1/8"~4" | ASME B18.6.3 |
| #6 | Slotted fillister head screws | 0.031 | 0.226 | 0.096 | 0.132 | 0.048 | 0.06 | 1/8"~4" | ASME B18.6.3 |
| #8 | Cross recessed fillister head screws | 0.031 | 0.27 | 0.113 | 0.156 | 0.054 | 0.071 | 1/8"~5" | ASME B18.6.3 |
| #8 | Slotted fillister head screws | 0.031 | 0.27 | 0.113 | 0.156 | 0.054 | 0.071 | 1/8"~5" | ASME B18.6.3 |
| #10 | Cross recessed fillister head screws | 0.042 | 0.313 | 0.13 | 0.18 | 0.06 | 0.083 | 3/16"~8" | ASME B18.6.3 |
| #10 | Slotted fillister head screws | 0.042 | 0.313 | 0.13 | 0.18 | 0.06 | 0.083 | 3/16"~8" | ASME B18.6.3 |
| #12 | Cross recessed fillister head screws | 0.042 | 0.357 | 0.148 | 0.205 | 0.067 | 0.094 | 1/4"~8" | ASME B18.6.3 |
| #12 | Slotted fillister head screws | 0.042 | 0.357 | 0.148 | 0.205 | 0.067 | 0.094 | 1/4"~8" | ASME B18.6.3 |
| 1/4" | Cross recessed fillister head screws | 0.05 | 0.414 | 0.17 | 0.237 | 0.075 | 0.109 | 3/8"~10" | ASME B18.6.3 |
| 1/4" | Slotted fillister head screws | 0.05 | 0.414 | 0.17 | 0.237 | 0.075 | 0.109 | 3/8"~10" | ASME B18.6.3 |
| 5/16" | Cross recessed fillister head screws | 0.056 | 0.518 | 0.211 | 0.295 | 0.084 | 0.137 | 1/2"~10" | ASME B18.6.3 |
| 5/16" | Slotted fillister head screws | 0.056 | 0.518 | 0.211 | 0.295 | 0.084 | 0.137 | 1/2"~10" | ASME B18.6.3 |
| 3/8" | Cross recessed fillister head screws | 0.062 | 0.622 | 0.253 | 0.355 | 0.094 | 0.164 | 1/2"~12" | ASME B18.6.3 |
| 3/8" | Slotted fillister head screws | 0.062 | 0.622 | 0.253 | 0.355 | 0.094 | 0.164 | 1/2"~12" | ASME B18.6.3 |
| 7/16" | Cross recessed fillister head screws | 0.071 | 0.625 | 0.265 | 0.368 | 0.094 | 0.17 | 3/4"~12" | ASME B18.6.3 |
| 7/16" | Slotted fillister head screws | 0.071 | 0.625 | 0.265 | 0.368 | 0.094 | 0.17 | 3/4"~12" | ASME B18.6.3 |
| 1/2" | Cross recessed fillister head screws | 0.077 | 0.75 | 0.297 | 0.412 | 0.106 | 0.19 | 3/4"~12" | ASME B18.6.3 |
| 1/2" | Slotted fillister head screws | 0.077 | 0.75 | 0.297 | 0.412 | 0.106 | 0.19 | 3/4"~12" | ASME B18.6.3 |
Dimensions are independent of the material: every size above is available in A2 Stainless Steel.
Custom manufacturing · Made to drawing
Need this screw in a grade that is not listed?
A2 Stainless Steel is one of the grades the catalog describes. Head form and drive can be specified to the assembly rather than to a standard: a larger bearing face, a security drive, or a socket sized for the tool already on the bench. Made by cold heading or warm forging.
Minimum order from 2,000 pieces; samples within 7 days of drawing approval.

