Phono Cartridge Bolts
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Screws Metric

=3-48


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#3-48 UNC 2A
Socket Cap
Button Cap
Phillips Cap

#3-48 UNC 2A
UNC = Unified National Coarse (type of thread)
48 TPI - UNC / Coarse (Standard) Thread
1/2"/13mm
3/4"/19mm
7/8"/22mm



#3-48 UNC 2A
Socket Cap
Button Cap
Phillips Cap

#3 = the screw diameter. Slightly less than 1/10 of an inch (2.5 mm).

48 = 48 threads per inch

UNC = Unified National Coarse (type of thread)

2 = thread precision (average)

A = external thread (B = internal thread like on a nut)

The length of the mounting screw varies based on the thickness of phono cartridge body. 
Typical lengths are 1/2 inch (13mm) to 7/8 inch (22 mm). The cartridge body has
a slot through which the fastening screw passes: the diameter of this slot is typically 1/8".



METRIC 2.5MM

Package included:

  • 2 x M2.5*6mm Stainless Steel Hex Bolts

  • 2 x M2.5*8mm Stainless Steel Hex Bolts

  • 2 x M2.5*10mm Stainless Steel Hex Bolts

  • 2 x M2.5*12mm Stainless Steel Hex Bolts

  • 2 x M2.5*16mm Stainless Steel Hex Bolts

  • 2 x M2.5*20mm Stainless Steel Hex Bolts

  • 12 x M2.5 Stainless Steel Nuts

  • 12 x M2.5 Stainless Steel Washers

  • 2 x M2*10mm Stainless Steel Hex Bolts

  • 2 x M2*16mm Stainless Steel Hex Bolts

  • 4 x M2 Stainless Steel Nuts

  • 4 x M2 Stainless Steel Washers

  • 1 x 2mm Hex Key (for M2.5 hex bolts)

  • 1 x 1.5mm Hex Key (for M2 hex bolts)


#3-48 UNC 2A
UNC = Unified National Coarse (type of thread)
48 TPI - UNC / Coarse (Standard) Thread
1/2"/13mm
3/4"/19mm
7/8"/22mm



#3-48 UNC 2A
Socket Cap
Button Cap

#3 = the screw diameter. Slightly less than 1/10 of an inch (2.5 mm).

48 = 48 threads per inch

UNC = Unified National Coarse (type of thread)

2 = thread precision (average)

A = external thread (B = internal thread like on a nut)

The length of the mounting screw varies based on the thickness of phono cartridge body. 
Typical lengths are 1/2 inch (13mm) to 7/8 inch (22 mm). The cartridge body has
a slot through which the fastening screw passes: the diameter of this slot is typically 1/8".



f letters are not flexible or even, as mentioned by partial above, they need to be declared/classed as non-machinable (via the 21ยข surcharge) so that they can be manually or alternatively handled to not be destroyed or cause damage or jam USPS equipment.
The mounting screw is specified as: