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Tap-Fix Thread Rolling Screw M3 x 5


A high‑quality Tap‑Fix thread‑rolling screw in M3 × 5mm, designed for creating strong, reliable threads directly into metal components. Ideal for lighting assembly, lampholders, galleries, canopies, and any application where a secure machine‑threaded fixing is needed without pre‑tapping.

The thread‑rolling design forms its own thread as it’s driven in, giving excellent grip and long‑term stability.

  • Type: Tap‑Fix thread‑rolling screw

  • Size: M3 × 5mm

  • Material: Steel

  • Use: Creates its own thread in metal

  • Typical applications: Lampholders, galleries, canopies, lighting brackets, small metal fixings

A dependable little screw that delivers strong, clean threads wherever you need them in lighting assembly.

0.16 0.16 Excluding VAT

Volume pricing Price each
1£156.15
10£148.34
25£140.54
50£132.73
100£124.92


Especially designed for providing an earthing point at the blade base of lamps, a pilot hole is drilled at 2.7 millimeters, then use a Pozidriv screwdriver to self-tap the screw into the base. This works well with our ring crimps (see below).