M3.5 is one of the standard coarse-thread sizes for cheese head screws under ISO 7048 / DIN 7985. The sections below reproduce the dimensional row, list the matching tools and hole sizes, and summarize where this size is normally specified.
M3.5 Dimensional Row (ISO 7048 / DIN 7985)
| Size | Pitch (mm) | Head diameter dk (mm) | Head height k (mm) | Cross recess | Reference standard |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M3.5 | 0.6 | 6.0 | 3.5 | PH2 | ISO 7048 / DIN 7985 (cross) / ISO 1207 (slotted) |
Spanner & Drive for M3.5 Cheese Head Screws
M3.5 Cheese Head Screws use a PH2 cross recess. Match the driver bit to the recess (Phillips PH / Pozi PZ are NOT interchangeable).
Hole Sizes for M3.5
| Coarse-thread pitch (ISO 724) | 0.6 mm |
|---|---|
| Through-hole / clearance (ISO 273 medium) | 3.9 mm |
| Tapping drill, coarse thread | 2.9 mm |
Tightening Torque for M3.5
| Class 8.8 (dry, ~µ 0.125) | ≈ 2 Nm |
|---|---|
| Class 10.9 (dry, ~µ 0.125) | ≈ Nm |
| Class 12.9 (dry, ~µ 0.125) | ≈ 3.4 Nm |
Indicative dry-joint values. Lubrication can lower the required torque by 15–25%. Always confirm against the joint design, especially when going up a strength class.
Proof Load & Strength for M3.5
| Tensile stress area As (ISO 724) | 6.8 mm² |
|---|---|
| Proof load, class 8.8 | 3.9 kN |
| Proof load, class 12.9 | 6.6 kN |
| Min. ultimate tensile load, class 8.8 | 5.4 kN |
Proof load = tensile stress area × the proof stress Sp of the class, per ISO 898-1 — Sp is a lower figure than the yield stress Rp0.2 and the two are not interchangeable. The stress area is computed from this size's own diameter and pitch, so a fine-pitch designation gives the fine-pitch figure. Design the joint so the working preload stays below the proof load of the class selected.
Installation Tips for M3.5 Cheese Head Screws
- Pozidriv (PZ) drivers ride out of Phillips (PH) recesses and vice versa — confirm the recess marking on the head before assembly.
- For automated assembly, an ACR (Anti-Cam-Out Ribs) or torx-equivalent driver gives noticeably longer bit life than plain PH.
- At M3.5 the joint is sensitive to over-torque — use a torque-limiting driver and check the head doesn't bury into a softer counterpart.
Mating Parts for M3.5
For M3.5, pair with a M3.5 hex nut (ISO 4032 / DIN 934) and, where used, a M3.5 flat washer (ISO 7089 / DIN 125A) under the head and under the nut.
Custom manufacturing · Made to drawing
Need cheese head screws in a size this table does not list?
This page covers M3.5 cheese head screws. Lengths and thread lengths outside the standard table are the commonest request, followed by a drive the standard does not offer and a head marked with your own part number. Made by cold heading or warm forging.
Minimum order from 2,000 pieces; samples within 7 days of drawing approval.
