Value Collection 062088PS Button Socket Cap Screw 5/16-18

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 062088PS is a button socket cap screw designed for fastening applications where a low-profile head and internal hex drive are required. The button head style sits closer to the mating surface than a standard cap screw, reducing snag points in tight assemblies. Machined from 316 stainless steel, this fastener resists corrosion in wet, marine, chemical, and outdoor environments. Thread size is 5/16-18 UNC with a right-hand thread and a 3A fit class, indicating a standard commercial tolerance suitable for most threaded holes and inserts. The 3/16-inch hex socket drive accepts a standard ball-end or standard hex key. Sold in multiples of 10.

This screw is suited for light to medium structural and mechanical assemblies across HVAC, plumbing, pool equipment, electrical enclosures, and general industrial or marine applications. The button head profile is common in panel-mount, bracket, and equipment-cover installations where head clearance is limited or a flush aesthetic is preferred. The 316 stainless grade performs well in chlorinated, salt-spray, and humid environments, making it a practical choice for pool equipment enclosures and coastal installations. A licensed mechanic, millwright, or experienced technician typically installs fasteners of this type.

Key Features

• 316 stainless steel construction for superior corrosion resistance in harsh and marine environments
• Button head profile delivers a low-profile, snag-resistant fastening point
• 3/16-inch hex socket drive for use with standard hex keys or Allen drivers
• 5/16-18 UNC right-hand thread, Class 3A fit for standard commercial tolerance
• Bright uncoated finish - no coating to flake, peel, or interfere with torque readings
• Meets ANSI/ASME B18.3 fastener standard

Compatibility

Designed as a standard-tolerance 5/16-18 UNC button socket cap screw for use in any threaded hole or insert conforming to ANSI/ASME B18.3 specifications.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed with a 3/16-inch hex key or Allen driver. De-energize or depressurize any equipment before replacing or installing fasteners on live assemblies. Apply appropriate thread lubricant or anti-seize compound if specified by the equipment manufacturer, particularly in stainless-to-stainless applications where galling is a concern. Follow the equipment manufacturer torque specifications - do not rely on generic torque values for stainless fasteners, as galling risk varies with surface condition and lubrication.