This International Standard specifies the characteristics of hexalobular socket head cap screws, with thread sizes from M2 up to and including M20, of product grade A.

If, in special cases, specifications other than those listed in this International Standard are required, they can be selected from existing International Standards, for example ISO 261, ISO 888, ISO 898-1, ISO 965-2, ISO 965-3, ISO 3506-1 and ISO 4759-1.