Request for help finding a 1/4-32 or 1/4-40 screw, or threaded rod
Request for help finding a 1/4-32 or 1/4-40 screw, or threaded rod
(OP)
Hi Everyone,
Can anyone please tell me where I can find some 1/4-32 or 1/4-40 screws about 1.8" long. I can cut down a longer screw. I don't need a head on the screw, so I could cut the head off, or use threaded rod stock. Cutting the head off the screw may be cheaper.
I'm going to drill a hole through the screw at one end and use it as an adjustable spring anchor. Due to space limitations, I need to use a small pattern hex nut (maximum 5/16" flat to flat) such as the Part # 91862A516 from www.mcmaster.com. This nut is 1/4-32 NEF thread. They also make a 1/4-40 nut at slightly more cost.
I could not find a 5/16" hex nut to work on a regular 1/4-20 or 1/4-28 screw, so that's why I need to find a 1/4-32 or 1/4-40 screw. If I could find a 5/16" hex nut to work with a 1/4-20 or 1/4-28 screw, that would also solve my problems since 1/4-20 or 1/4-28 screws are more easy to find.
I would appreciate any help anyone can provide with finding a source for the screws, or any feedback.
Thanks for your help.
John
Can anyone please tell me where I can find some 1/4-32 or 1/4-40 screws about 1.8" long. I can cut down a longer screw. I don't need a head on the screw, so I could cut the head off, or use threaded rod stock. Cutting the head off the screw may be cheaper.
I'm going to drill a hole through the screw at one end and use it as an adjustable spring anchor. Due to space limitations, I need to use a small pattern hex nut (maximum 5/16" flat to flat) such as the Part # 91862A516 from www.mcmaster.com. This nut is 1/4-32 NEF thread. They also make a 1/4-40 nut at slightly more cost.
I could not find a 5/16" hex nut to work on a regular 1/4-20 or 1/4-28 screw, so that's why I need to find a 1/4-32 or 1/4-40 screw. If I could find a 5/16" hex nut to work with a 1/4-20 or 1/4-28 screw, that would also solve my problems since 1/4-20 or 1/4-28 screws are more easy to find.
I would appreciate any help anyone can provide with finding a source for the screws, or any feedback.
Thanks for your help.
John





RE: Request for help finding a 1/4-32 or 1/4-40 screw, or threaded rod
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RE: Request for help finding a 1/4-32 or 1/4-40 screw, or threaded rod
Thanks for your reply. I tried to google for threaded rod but had no luck finding a 1/4-32 or 1/4-40 thread. Same with stock screws.
A 1/4-20 or 1/4-28 screw is easy to find, but then I need a nut that is no more than 5/16" flat to flat, and has a 1/4-20 or 1/4-28 thread. This would eliminate my need for the 1/4-32 or 1/4-40 rod or screw.
Thanks again,
John
RE: Request for help finding a 1/4-32 or 1/4-40 screw, or threaded rod
RE: Request for help finding a 1/4-32 or 1/4-40 screw, or threaded rod
RE: Request for help finding a 1/4-32 or 1/4-40 screw, or threaded rod
This is a specialty item not typically carried by the fastener industry, cost/demand sort of argument.
Kenneth J Hueston, PEng
Principal
Sturni-Hueston Engineering Inc
Edmonton, Alberta Canada
RE: Request for help finding a 1/4-32 or 1/4-40 screw, or threaded rod
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