Fasteners — Button head screws with reduced loadability — Part 4: Hexalobular socket button head screws with collar

This document specifies the characteristics of hexalobular socket button head screws with collar with reduced loadability due to head design, in steel, with metric coarse pitch threads M3 to M12, and with product grade A. If, in certain cases, other specifications are requested, property classes and stainless steel grades can be selected from ISO 898-1 or ISO 3506-1, and the dimensional options from ISO 888 or ISO 4753. NOTE The reduced loadability (related to the head dimensions in combination with penetration of the hexalobular socket specified in this document) implies a limitation of ultimate tensile load shown by a specific marking (property class preceded by a zero). The loadability in the head is assumed to be 80 % of that in the thread for all sizes and all property classes, see Table 4.

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General Information

Status
Published
Publication Date
03-Mar-2026
Current Stage
6060 - International Standard published
Start Date
04-Mar-2026
Due Date
28-Nov-2026
Completion Date
04-Mar-2026

Overview

ISO/PRF 7380-4:2026 is an international standard developed by ISO Technical Committee ISO/TC 2, Subcommittee SC 11, which focuses on fasteners with metric external threads. This part of the ISO 7380 series specifies the properties, dimensions, marking, and performance requirements for hexalobular socket button head screws with collar featuring reduced loadability. The standard applies to steel screws sized from M3 to M12, designed with a hexalobular (Torx) internal driving feature and product grade A. These fasteners have a reduced loadability due to their specific head design, typically being rated at 80% of the tensile load capacity of screws with standard loadability.

The document provides comprehensive guidelines to ensure consistent quality, safety, and interoperability of these fasteners in various industry applications.

Key Topics

  • Dimensions and Tolerances: Detailed dimensions for each screw size (M3 to M12) are provided, including thread pitch, head diameter, collar dimensions, and socket sizes. Tolerances for thread and head dimensions comply with related ISO standards such as ISO 225 and ISO 965-1.

  • Material and Mechanical Properties: Fasteners covered are made of steel conforming to property classes 8.8 and 10.9 as per ISO 898-1. Reduced loadability screws are marked with property class symbols preceded by zero (e.g., 08.8, 010.9), indicating a tensile load capacity capped at 80% of full loadability screws.

  • Threading and Head Design: The hexalobular internal driving feature ensures efficient torque transfer and reduced cam-out risk. The button head with collar enhances the contact area, contributing to specific load characteristics addressed in the standard.

  • Marking and Labelling Requirements: Marking on products includes property class identification compliant with ISO 898-1. Package labelling details the standard reference, thread size, length, surface finish, manufacturer identification, lot number, and quantity to support traceability and conformity assessment.

  • Reference to Related Standards: The document references numerous ISO standards applicable for quality control, thread tolerances, coatings, surface discontinuities, and acceptance inspections to ensure comprehensive standardization.

Applications

The fasteners standardized in ISO/PRF 7380-4 are optimized for applications requiring button head screws with hexalobular drive and collar but where reduced loadability is acceptable or necessary. Typical applications include:

  • Mechanical assemblies in automotive, machinery, and equipment manufacturing where controlled load-bearing capability is essential.

  • Electronics and electrical devices that require secure fastening with precise torque application and limited load stress on fasteners.

  • Consumer products and appliances where aesthetics and ergonomic tools compatibility (Torx drives) are desirable, combined with moderate mechanical strength.

  • Structural joints where a collar provides enhanced seating and distribution of pressure without the need for maximum tensile load capacity.

This standard supports manufacturers, engineers, and quality inspectors to select suitable fasteners that harmonize strength, torque compatibility, and head design for reliable performance across industries.

Related Standards

ISO/PRF 7380-4 fits within a broader framework of fastener standards, including:

  • ISO 7380-1: Hexagon socket button head screws with reduced loadability (basic hex socket head screws).

  • ISO 7380-2: Hexagon socket button head screws with collar.

  • ISO 7380-3: Hexalobular socket button head screws without collar.

  • ISO 898-1: Mechanical properties of fasteners made of carbon steel and alloy steel, establishing property classes relevant to these screws.

  • ISO 10664: Dimensioning and tolerancing of hexalobular socket features.

  • ISO 4753: Dimensions of threaded ends, important for complementary component design.

  • ISO 3269 & ISO 6157-1: Acceptance inspection and surface integrity requirements.

  • ISO 4042 and ISO 10683: Specifying coating systems such as electroplated and zinc flake coatings for corrosion resistance.

Implementers benefit from adherence to these interconnected standards to ensure quality, compatibility, and regulatory compliance in fastener applications.


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ISO 7380-4:2026 is a standard published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). Its full title is "Fasteners — Button head screws with reduced loadability — Part 4: Hexalobular socket button head screws with collar". This standard covers: This document specifies the characteristics of hexalobular socket button head screws with collar with reduced loadability due to head design, in steel, with metric coarse pitch threads M3 to M12, and with product grade A. If, in certain cases, other specifications are requested, property classes and stainless steel grades can be selected from ISO 898-1 or ISO 3506-1, and the dimensional options from ISO 888 or ISO 4753. NOTE The reduced loadability (related to the head dimensions in combination with penetration of the hexalobular socket specified in this document) implies a limitation of ultimate tensile load shown by a specific marking (property class preceded by a zero). The loadability in the head is assumed to be 80 % of that in the thread for all sizes and all property classes, see Table 4.

This document specifies the characteristics of hexalobular socket button head screws with collar with reduced loadability due to head design, in steel, with metric coarse pitch threads M3 to M12, and with product grade A. If, in certain cases, other specifications are requested, property classes and stainless steel grades can be selected from ISO 898-1 or ISO 3506-1, and the dimensional options from ISO 888 or ISO 4753. NOTE The reduced loadability (related to the head dimensions in combination with penetration of the hexalobular socket specified in this document) implies a limitation of ultimate tensile load shown by a specific marking (property class preceded by a zero). The loadability in the head is assumed to be 80 % of that in the thread for all sizes and all property classes, see Table 4.

ISO 7380-4:2026 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 21.060.10 - Bolts, screws, studs. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

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International
Standard
ISO 7380-4
First edition
Fasteners — Button head screws
2026-03
with reduced loadability —
Part 4:
Hexalobular socket button head
screws with collar
Fixations — Vis à tête cylindrique bombée plate à capacité de
charge réduite —
Partie 4: Tête cylindrique bombée plate à six lobes internes et à
embase plate
Reference number
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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 2
4 Dimensions . 2
5 Requirements and reference International Standards . 4
6 Marking and labelling . 5
6.1 Marking on product . .5
6.2 Labelling on package .6
7 Designation . 6
Bibliography . 7

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International Standard ISO 7380-4:2026(en)
Fasteners — Button head screws with reduced loadability —
Part 4:
Hexalobular socket button head screws with collar
1 Scope
This document specifies the characteristics of hexalobular socket button head screws with collar with
reduced loadability due to head design, in steel, with metric coarse pitch threads M3 to M12, and with
product grade A.
If, in certain cases, other specifications are requested, property classes and stainless steel grades can be
selected from ISO 898-1 or ISO 3506-1, and the dimensional options from ISO 888 or ISO 4753.
NOTE The reduced loadability (related to the head dimensions in combination with penetration of the hexalobular
socket specified in this document) implies a limitation of ultimate tensile load shown by a specific marking (property
class preceded by a zero). The loadability in the head is assumed to be 80 % of that in the thread for all sizes and all
property classes, see Table 4.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content constitutes
requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references,
the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO 225, Fasteners — Bolts, screws, studs and nuts — Symbols and descriptions of dimensions
ISO 888, Fasteners — Bolts, screws and studs — Nominal lengths and thread lengths
ISO 898-1, Mechanical properties of fasteners made of carbon steel and alloy steel — Part 1: Bolts, screws and
studs with specified property classes — Coarse thread and fine pitch thread
ISO 965-1, ISO general purpose metric screw threads — Tolerances — Part 1: Principles and basic data
ISO 1891-4, Fasteners — Vocabulary — Part 4: Control, inspection, delivery, acceptance and quality
ISO 3269, Fasteners — Acceptance inspection
ISO 4042, Fasteners — Electroplated coating systems
ISO 4753, Fasteners — Ends of parts with external ISO metric thread
ISO 4759-1, Tolerances for fasteners — Part 1: Bolts, screws, studs and nuts — Product grades A, B and C
ISO 6157-1, Fasteners — Surface discontinuities — Part 1: Bolts, screws and studs for g
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