
TVS/Sundaram Fasteners Button Head Socket Screws
Low-profile, domed-head socket screws to ISO 7380 — for guards, panels, enclosures and anywhere a smooth head is safer.
About our button head screws range
Button head cap screws have a wide, rounded head that spreads load over thin sheet and leaves no sharp edges. We stock TVS/Sundaram Fasteners, Unbrako and LPS button head screws in special-grade alloy steel, fully threaded, plus stainless steel versions in SS 304 and SS 316.
Common sizes we supply: M4, M5, M6, M8 and M10 button head screws — for example M5 x 10, M6 x 12 and M8 x 16.
Also known in the trade as: Button head allen bolt, Button head screw, BHCS, Dome head allen screw, Round head allen bolt.
Available makes
Technical specifications
- Specification
- Generally conforming to ISO 7380-1
- Threads
- 5g 6g as per ISO 261; ISO 965-2; ISO 965-3
- Material
- Special grade alloy steel · Stainless SS 304 / 316
- Property Class
- 12.9 / 10.9 as per ISO 898-1 · A2-70, A4-70
- Thread Length
- All sizes fully threaded
- Standard Finish
- Zinc phosphate (grey / black), SST life of 72 hours to red rust
Finishes available
Phosphate (Grey / Black)
Manganese or zinc phosphate base for oil retention and paint adhesion.
Black Oxide / Self Colour
Standard heat-treated finish with light oil. Default for high-tensile grades 8.8–12.9.
Zinc Plated – White / Clear
Bright silver electroplate for indoor corrosion protection.
Stainless Steel SS 304 (A2)
Natural finish; general corrosion resistance for food, pharma, and outdoor use.
Stainless Steel SS 316 (A4)
Molybdenum grade for marine, chemical, and coastal environments.
Button head screw size chart (ISO 7380)
| Size | Pitch (mm) | Head Dia (mm) | Head Height (mm) | Allen Key (mm) | Typical Lengths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M3 | 0.5 | 5.7 | 1.65 | 2 | 6 – 20 mm |
| M4 | 0.7 | 7.6 | 2.2 | 2.5 | 6 – 30 mm |
| M5 | 0.8 | 9.5 | 2.75 | 3 | 8 – 40 mm |
| M6 | 1.0 | 10.5 | 3.3 | 4 | 8 – 50 mm |
| M8 | 1.25 | 14 | 4.4 | 5 | 10 – 60 mm |
| M10 | 1.5 | 17.5 | 5.5 | 6 | 16 – 70 mm |
| M12 | 1.75 | 21 | 6.6 | 8 | 20 – 80 mm |
| M16 | 2.0 | 28 | 8.8 | 10 | 30 – 80 mm |
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