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DIN316 Wing Screws

DIN 316 Wing Screws are made for fastening points where the convenience of hand operation matters. Their wing-shaped heads provide enough grip to tighten or loosen the screw directly by hand, eliminating the need for a screwdriver or wrench during routine access and adjustment. This makes them particularly useful for covers, guards, fixtures, panels, and other components that may need to be opened or repositioned without specialized tools.

The design is especially practical in equipment that requires frequent access, temporary fixing, or on-site adjustment. Instead of carrying a separate tool to release a conventional screw, an operator can grip the wings and make the adjustment directly. The screw is therefore better suited to moderate clamping requirements where speed, accessibility, and ease of operation are more important than applying high tightening torque. DIN 316 Wing Screws can be used in machine covers, equipment panels, inspection openings, fixtures, instrument housings, and general mechanical assemblies.

Stainless Steel Wing Screws
SS304 SS316 Wing Screws

Specification:

DIN 316 Wing Screws use a machine-threaded shank with an integrated wing-shaped head, allowing the fastener to be tightened or released manually. The head dimensions provide the gripping area, while the threaded section determines compatibility with the mating nut or internally threaded component. Screw length is available according to the required clamping thickness and thread engagement.

For material and finish, carbon steel can be used for general mechanical assemblies, with zinc plating available when additional corrosion protection is required. Stainless steel versions are suitable for applications exposed to moisture or corrosive environments and can be supplied with a plain or passivated surface.

ItemSpecification
StandardDIN316
Product TypeWing Screw
Head StyleWing Head
DriveManual Hand Tightening
ThreadMetric Coarse Thread
Thread SizeM4-M24
MaterialCarbon Steel,Stainless Steel
Surface TreatmentPassivation,Bright Pickling,Zinc Plated

Dimension Chart of DIN316 Wing Screws:

The DIN 316 dimension chart covers the main measurements that define the screw and its hand-operated head. In addition to the thread diameter and screw length, the wing dimensions are important because they determine the available gripping area and the clearance required around the fastener. The thread dimensions should match the mating nut or internally threaded component, while the screw length should provide sufficient engagement for the intended connection.

For installation in compact equipment, the wing width and head height should be checked against the surrounding components to ensure that the screw can be comfortably accessed and rotated by hand. The dimensional drawing below provides the reference measurements for comparing different DIN 316 sizes.

Drawing of DIN 316 Wing Screws

MonM4M5M6M8M10M12M16M20M24
P0.70.811.251.51.7522.53
a max2.12.4344.55.367.59
dk max81113162023293544
dk min6810131720263241
d1 max791112.516.519.5232937.5
d1 min5.57.5910.514.517.5212735
H max2026333951657390110
H min1824303648627086106
y max1.92.32.32.84.44.96.46.99.4
y min1.11.51.523.64.15.66.18.6
y1 max2.32.83.34.45.46.47.5810.5
y1 min1.72.32.73.64.65.66.579.5
h max10.51317202533.537.546.556.5
h min8.51115182331354453.5
k max4.66.58101214172125
k min3.2456.5810131620

Application of DIN316 Wing Screws:

Equipment Covers and Access Panels

DIN 316 Wing Screws are useful for covers, inspection panels, access doors, and removable guards that need to be opened during routine inspection, cleaning, adjustment, or maintenance. The wing head allows the operator to release the fastening point directly by hand without searching for a separate screwdriver or wrench.

Fixtures and Adjustable Components

The hand-operated design works well for fixtures, clamps, positioning components, brackets, and adjustable equipment parts where the fastening point may need to be loosened and retightened during setup. DIN 316 is particularly practical when quick manual adjustment is more important than applying a high tightening torque.

Instrument and Equipment Housings

Wing Screws can be used on instrument housings, laboratory equipment, electrical enclosures, control equipment, and light mechanical assemblies where access to an internal component is occasionally required. The ability to remove the screw by hand can simplify routine servicing and component access.