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Old 18-04-2008, 06:37 PM
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How do i identify the size of bolts i require? All bolts sizes i see are like M6. Are these 6mm thread diameter?

so what would this mean?

M6 x 10M

6mm thread, 10mm long?
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M6x10 will mean.. thread is 6mm outside diameter by 10mm in length

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thats what i thought cheers mate
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M18x1.5x20

means 18mm thread diameter, 1.5mm pitch thread, 20mm long.
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