Value Collection 0304MPF Machine Screw 3-48 X 1/4 in Flat Phillips

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 0304MPF is a 3-48 thread, flat head Phillips machine screw intended for light-duty mechanical and electrical assembly work. It is manufactured from steel with a zinc finish and conforms to ASME B18.6.3 and SAE J82 standards. The 1/4-inch overall length and flat head profile allow flush or countersunk installation in thin panels, brackets, and enclosures. The zinc coating provides basic corrosion resistance in dry indoor environments. This screw is supplied as an individual unit and is ordered in multiples of 100, making it appropriate for production assembly, maintenance stock, and service panel work where consistent hardware standardization is required.

This fastener is suited for use in residential and commercial electrical panels, HVAC control enclosures, motor covers, and general sheet metal assemblies where a 3-48 thread pattern is specified. The flat head seating angle allows it to sit flush with countersunk holes in steel, aluminum, and plastic substrates. Electricians, HVAC technicians, and mechanical assemblers commonly stock 3-48 hardware for panel work and equipment assembly tasks that require small-diameter, close-tolerance fasteners.

Key Features

• 3-48 UNC thread for use in standard small-diameter tapped holes
• Flat head profile enables flush countersunk installation
• Phillips drive compatible with standard No. 1 Phillips bits and screwdrivers
• Steel construction with zinc finish for basic corrosion resistance
• Conforms to ASME B18.6.3 and SAE J82 dimensional and grade standards
• 1/4-inch overall length suits thin panel and enclosure applications

Compatibility

Designed as a direct-fit replacement or stock fastener for any application requiring a 3-48 thread, 1/4-inch overall length, flat head Phillips machine screw per ASME B18.6.3 and SAE J82 specifications.

Installation Notes

Install using a No. 1 Phillips screwdriver or bit driver. Verify that the mating tapped hole or threaded insert is sized for 3-48 UNC thread before installation. De-energize any electrical enclosure or control panel fully before servicing fasteners inside live equipment. Do not overtighten small-diameter machine screws in plastic or soft metal substrates, as thread stripping is possible without a torque-limiting driver.