Key Features

• Product identity: John Deere Cylindrical Head Screw, M6 x 16 (Part No. 21M7246) — a headed externally threaded tension fastener.
• Drive mechanism: Tightened or released by turning the cylindrical head, enabling straightforward installation and removal without access from the opposite side.
• Threading versatility: External thread diameter M6 and length 16 mm provide through-hole entry and compatibility with internal threads or self-forming seating.
• Self-forming capability: Can form its own mating thread in suitable substrates, reducing the need for pre-tapped holes in compatible materials.
• Single-component efficiency: Designed to consolidate insertion, engagement, and adjustment in a single fastener for streamlined assemblies.

Product Details

• Part Number: 21M7246
• Product Type: Cylindrical head screw (headed externally threaded tension fastener)
• Thread: External thread diameter M6
• Length: 16 mm
• Head: Cylindrical head intended for turning to tighten or release
• Function: Inserts through assembly holes and mates with a preformed internal thread or forms a mating thread in compatible materials

Compatibility

• Internal thread engagement: Compatible with tapped or preformed internal threads sized for M6 external threads.
• Self-forming use: Suitable for substrates that support self-forming threads, enabling secure mating without pre-tapping.
• Hole alignment: Requires through-holes sized for the M6 external thread for proper installation.
• System compatibility: Aligns with standard John Deere fastener practices; ensure the target assembly accepts M6 x 16 fasteners for correct fit.