FTX Socket Flat Head Screw M3 x 20mm Spare Part FTX-SFH050

Overview

The FTX Socket Flat Head Screw M3 X 20mm is an essential replacement part for RC enthusiasts and serious hobbyists across the UK. Whether you're maintaining your FTX RC car, buggy, crawler or truck, having quality spare fasteners on hand is crucial for keeping your model in peak condition. This precision-engineered socket flat head screw is designed to meet the exacting standards of FTX models, ensuring compatibility and reliable performance across the entire FTX range of vehicles.

Socket flat head screws are fundamental components in RC vehicle assembly and maintenance. The M3 x 20mm specification makes this screw suitable for a wide variety of FTX models, from compact crawlers to larger scale buggies and trucks. Whether you're a weekend basher looking to maintain your ready-to-run RC car, a competition racer requiring reliable fastening solutions, or a dedicated modeller building custom setups, this screw offers the dependability you need. The flat head design allows for a flush, low-profile finish that doesn't interfere with adjacent components, while the socket (hex) drive provides secure engagement and prevents stripping during installation and removal.

RC Model Shop stocks this genuine FTX part to ensure you always have access to authentic, quality spares for your RC hobby. Keeping spare fasteners like the FTX Socket Flat Head Screw M3 X 20mm in your toolkit means you're never left sidelined by a missing or damaged screw during crucial race days, weekend bashing sessions, or general maintenance work on your RC models.

Key Features

• M3 x 20mm Specification — This size is widely used across numerous FTX RC vehicles, providing excellent versatility for your parts collection and ensuring you can maintain multiple models with a single fastener type.
• Socket Flat Head Design — The socket (hex) drive head ensures a secure fit that resists stripping and cam-out, which is critical when working with small precision fasteners on RC models where excessive force can cause permanent damage.
• Flat Head Profile — The countersunk flat head sits flush with mounting surfaces, creating a clean appearance and preventing the screw head from catching on adjacent parts or creating interference issues in tight spaces common in RC vehicle chassis.
• Genuine FTX Component — As an authentic FTX part, this screw is manufactured to the exact specifications required for proper fitment and long-term reliability across the full range of FTX RC models available in the UK market.
• Replacement and Spares Essential — Every serious RC enthusiast needs quality spare fasteners, and this screw is perfect for replacing lost, stripped, or damaged originals without compromising your vehicle's integrity.

Technical Performance

The FTX Socket Flat Head Screw M3 X 20mm represents precision engineering in fastener design. The M3 metric thread size is a standard specification in RC vehicle manufacturing, widely recognised across the hobby as reliable and compatible with numerous FTX models and compatible aftermarket parts. The 20mm length provides adequate engagement depth for secure fastening without protruding excessively, which is essential in compact RC chassis designs where space is at a premium. The socket head drive (hex allen key fitting) offers superior torque transmission compared to slotted or Phillips drives, making it the professional choice for quality RC work. The flat head countersunk design means the screw sits completely flush with the surface when properly installed, essential for maintaining aerodynamic profiles on RC cars, buggies and crawlers, and preventing snagging on surrounding components. Whether you're working on FTX crawler models, off-road buggies, rock crawlers, or any of the extensive FTX vehicle range available to UK buyers, this fastener delivers the reliability and precision fit you expect from genuine manufacturer parts. The robust steel construction ensures durability through repeated assembly and disassembly cycles, a critical consideration for hobby enthusiasts who frequently service, upgrade and maintain their RC vehicles.

What's in the Box

• FTX Socket Flat Head Screw M3 X 20mm

Frequently Asked Questions

• What FTX models use the M3 x 20mm socket flat head screw? — This screw size is compatible with numerous FTX RC vehicles across multiple ranges, including the popular FTX Outback series, FTX Carnage models, FTX Edge, FTX Hi-Rock crawlers, and many other FTX vehicles. Check your model's manual or parts diagram to confirm this screw is specified for your particular vehicle.
• Is this a genuine FTX part? — Yes, the FTX Socket Flat Head Screw M3 X 20mm is a genuine OEM FTX component manufactured to exact factory specifications, ensuring perfect compatibility and reliable performance in your RC models.
• Why should I choose socket head screws over other fastener types for my RC car? — Socket head screws (hex allen key drive) offer superior engagement compared to Phillips or slotted heads, reducing the risk of stripping the fastener or damaging surrounding components. They're the professional choice for quality RC work and are the standard specification used by FTX in their vehicles.
• How many screws should I keep in stock? — We recommend keeping several spare M3 x 20mm screws in your RC toolkit, as fasteners are frequently lost during transport, replaced during maintenance, or occasionally stripped during assembly work. Having 5-10 spares ensures you're never caught without a critical component.
• What tools do I need to install this screw? — You'll need a 2.5mm hex allen key (hex socket) or equivalent hex driver bit to tighten or remove this socket flat head screw securely without risk of damage.
• Is this suitable for first-time RC car owners? — Absolutely. Replacement fasteners like this socket flat head screw are essential maintenance items for all RC enthusiasts, from complete beginners learning to maintain their first ready-to-run RC car through to experienced competitors. Every toolkit needs quality spare fasteners.

Why Buy from RC Model Shop?

RC Model Shop is a trusted UK RC retailer and authorised dealer for all the brands we stock, including Traxxas, ARRMA, Losi, FTX, Hobbywing, Spektrum and more. Based in Walsall, we have a physical store where customers are welcome to come in, view products and purchase in store. Whether you are a seasoned competitor, a weekend basher, or just discovering the world of RC for the first time, our team of experienced RC enthusiasts is here to help you find the perfect setup and provide ongoing support. Order the FTX SOCKET FLAT HEAD SCREW M3 X 20MM FTX-SFH050 today with confidence, knowing you are buying from an authorised retailer with genuine products, expert knowledge and a commitment to customer satisfaction. Shop online or visit us in Walsall — we look forward to helping you get the most out of your RC experience.