What is ISO 15480 - Hexagon washer head drilling screws about?
ISO 15480 is an international standard on fasteners that discusses the best procedures and specifications required for manufacturing high-quality hexagon washer head drilling screws with tapping screw thread. ISO 15480 specifies the characteristics of hexagon washer head drilling screws with tapping screw threads, made of steel, with thread sizes ST2,9 to ST6,3, and with product grade A.
Who is ISO 15480- Hexagon washer head drilling screws for?
ISO 15480 on fasteners is relevant to:
- Manufacturer of hexagon washer head drilling screws with tapping screw thread
Why should you use ISO 15480- Hexagon washer head drilling screws?
Hexagon washer head screws are often used in metal-to-metal and wood-to-metal applications due to their durability and security. You can use them for fastening sheet metal and light steel, as well as for light metal framing.
ISO 15480 navigates you through the dimensions, thread mechanical, functional properties tolerances, and finish coating.
ISO 15480 exemplifies the required dimensions that help you achieve precision in terms of product functionality. With obedience and compliance to ISO 15480, you can efficiently manufacture high-quality hexagon washer head drilling screws with tapping screw thread. With ISO 15480, you can be ensured that the products consistently meet and exceed quality assurance targets.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN ISO 15480:2019 supersedes BS EN ISO 15480:1999, which is withdrawn.
The main changes compared to the previous edition are as follows:
- Normative references updated
- Addition of diameter da in figure 1 and with respective values in table 1
- Lg changed to lm in figure 1 and table 1 by iso 225
- Values for r1 in table 1 changed to minimum values

