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JIS tapping screws
Phillips pan head tapping screws type A
4×10
Wow… 4×10?
not like 4.2×9.5…
Yes, In Japan, tapping screw size description is like
3×10
4×15
5×20
According to ISO, these should be
2.9 x 9.5
4.2 x 16
4.8 x 19 or 22
There are 6 types of tapping screw thread in Japan, JIS,
Type A, B, C, AB, B1 and C1.
![](https://www.310ex.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/tappingscrewthreadtype-2-1024x288.jpg)
The head types of common stock items are,
Pan, countersunk, oval, truss, bind head.
![](https://www.310ex.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/headtypesofcommonstock-2-1024x288.jpg)
These head types are available in steel and stainless steel.
Japan JIS screws specification is very tricky for non-Japanese fastener people.
Please feel free to ask us as JAPAN fastener specialist.
All of our staff are very happy to help you.
【Writer】Tak Saima/CEO, Technical Sales