Screw Lengths for Threaded Inserts

[Spyderjon]

Does anyone have screw length info for BF inserts on 7tm Tours?

7tm Garmont Tour = 8no. 18mm csk flat heads

[TransplantedFromRMNP]

Ok thanks for the beta!

[JJChit]

Anyone know the screw lengths for the cast plates w/fks.

[harpo-the-skier]

to summarize data from earlier in this thread, as J's chart is unclear. Dyna Vert ST heels: 8 M5x10mm button heads. Dyna Vert FT heels: 8 M5x12mm Flathead.

I also managed to mount some STH10's with the screws I had in my kit. I will have to take it off to confirm what screws I used.

[Shorty_J]

I know there was some discrepancy on the length of fasteners for Speed Radical heels, and it's my opinion that the 8mm are too short. I measure a little less than 3.5mm of the fastener protruding, meaning the 10mm would put you at 5.5mm, which is about ideal.

My 0.02

Shit... my sentiment is genuine but my numbers were off. I bought 8mm fasteners and they are short... 10mm is correct. Updated my post.

Sorry Jondrums

[jondrums]

Thanks guys, I updated the list to reflect the vertical ST/FT difference, fixed the radical heels, and added the 7tm bindings.

[bumski]

What is the correct Marker Duke EPF screw length / type?

Binding freedom website says 10mm flathead.

Searching this thread I found 8mm.

[Spyderjon]

What is the correct Marker Duke EPF screw length / type?

Binding freedom website says 10mm flathead.

Searching this thread I found 8mm.

18no. 8mm csk flat heads

[Spyderjon]

The QK/BF screw spec for the Fritschi Vipec is:
8no. 12mm pan heads
8no. 10mm csk flat heads

[harpo-the-skier]

Any need to freeze vibratite after opening like loctite 425? Or is that unnecessary for the loctite also?

[MrSmith]

The QK/BF screw spec for the Fritschi Vipec is:
8no. 12mm pan heads
8no. 10mm csk flat heads

I don't know what a "csk" flathead is, but these seem short.

I'm using
14mm buttonhead for toe
12mm flathead for heel

This gives me 4.5mm/5mm engagement for the toe/heel. I wouldn't want to lose 2mm.

[MrSmith]

Any need to freeze vibratite after opening like loctite 425? Or is that unnecessary for the loctite also?

I just finished off a tube of vibratite that I opened last season. No problem at room temp.

[Alpinord]

Any need to freeze vibratite after opening like loctite 425? Or is that unnecessary for the loctite also?

Vibra Tite has a super long shelf life I was told by the company.

[altis]

MrSmith

CSK is short for countersink and is our name for your flatheads. I think there was a missing '/'. No idea about the lengths though.

[NatEE]

Any need to freeze vibratite after opening like loctite 425? Or is that unnecessary for the loctite also?

Loctite 425 (Cyanoacrylate) is supposed to be kept refrigerated, but NOT frozen: http://www.loctite.co.th/tht/content...Shelf_Life.pdf
Either way, loctite usually specifies 12 month shelf-life. That's probably extremely conservative.

Vibra-tite claims 5 year shelf-life, room temp storage is fine, just keep it from drying out before application: http://www.vibra-tite.com/products/v...-3-threadmate/
They claim it lasts indefinitely once applied.

[Spyderjon]

With VC3 coated screws you'll get 2/3 install/removal cycles before the screws need recoating. Although the threads can look a little bare you'll find that VC3 is still left within the threads in the insert.

[meter-man]

Got an old pair of Salomon S900 Equipe that I would like mount up on some sollyfits. Anyone know the correct screw lengths?

[TripleT]

Damn there's so many possible places to put this but this seemed the most relevant:

Heads up for users of plates, inserts, etc in Seattle:

Pacific supply co. on cap hill has an abundance of metric screws. Some appear identical to my worn out binding freedom ones. Variety of head shapes, styles, lengths etc. And cheap.

[apingaut]

does any one know what the screw length and head type for the new TLT speed radicals are? The information seems to be for the older binding and the new one looks a bit different.

[Spyderjon]

does any one know what the screw length and head type for the new TLT speed radicals are? The information seems to be for the older binding and the new one looks a bit different.

Latest Speed Radicals & Speed Turns are the same: 8no. 10mm countersunk flat heads for the toes & 8no. 10mm pan heads for the heels.

[gapoms]

I have Fritschi Vipec bindings
What length of screw do I need to purchase?
I suggest addding this binding the list
Thank you

[Muggydude]

I have some questions. Getting ready to convert all of our old and new skis over to BF inserts. I measured all of my bindings and screws by hand to see what I needed, and have run into a few problems.

For Pivot 18s, I measured two of the rear lowheads to be 20mm long with 7mm protruding. Should I just get the 20mm ones and cut them down. I don't like cutting machine screws though, it can be hard to get them to thread cleanly after.

Also I have 3 pairs of STH2s I'm doing. For the rear, the smallhead screws are 24mm long, and protrude 8mm. Should I try and get 22mm smallheads or 20mm smallheads? But then neither of those sizes are available, so I don't know what to do.


In general with my other bindings too- if the original screws protrude 8mm, should I get machine screws that are 2mm or 4mm shorter? The chart on the website honestly doesn't mesh well with my measurements and screw types. Any help is welcome.

[Spyderjon]

Conventional binding screws are designed to protrude 9mm from the underside of the binding whereas 5mm protrusion is ideal for the QK/BF machine screws.

[Spyderjon]

I have Fritschi Vipec bindings
What length of screw do I need to purchase?
I suggest addding this binding the list
Thank you

See post #134 above.

[Muggydude]

Conventional binding screws are designed to protrude 9mm from the underside of the binding whereas 5mm protrusion is ideal for the QK/BF machine screws.

So basically just go 4mm shorter than the original screws? It is possible my little plastic ruler thing wasnt that accurate. can't seem to find my digital calipers anywhere.