Value Collection 207686 Hex Head Cap Screw 3/8-16 Unc

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 207686 is a fully threaded hex head cap screw sized 3/8-16 UNC with a 1-1/8 inch length under head. Constructed from Grade 18-8 stainless steel with no coating, this fastener delivers corrosion resistance suited to wet, chemical-exposure, or outdoor environments. The 9/16 inch hex drive allows standard wrench or socket installation. It is a general-purpose machine screw used across HVAC, plumbing, electrical enclosure, and equipment assembly applications by maintenance technicians and trade professionals.

This cap screw is appropriate for residential and light commercial mechanical installations where stainless steel fasteners are specified for corrosion resistance or sanitary compliance. Typical applications include equipment panel assembly, pipe support bracketing, sheet metal enclosures, and structural component fastening in service environments where carbon steel fasteners would be prone to rust or contamination. The 3/8-16 UNC thread form is a coarse unified national thread, widely compatible with standard tapped holes and hex nuts across trade hardware.

Key Features

• Fully threaded 3/8-16 UNC coarse thread for maximum thread engagement in through-hole applications
• Grade 18-8 stainless steel construction resists corrosion in wet and chemical-exposure environments
• Uncoated finish maintains dimensional accuracy and avoids coating delamination under torque
• 9/16 inch hex head accepts standard hex wrench and socket drive tools
• 1-1/8 inch length under head suits medium-depth fastening tasks across common trade hardware configurations

Compatibility

Designed as a standard 3/8-16 UNC hex head cap screw compatible with any tapped hole, hex nut, or threaded insert conforming to the UNC coarse thread standard at 3/8 inch nominal diameter.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed with a 9/16 inch open-end wrench, box wrench, or socket. Ensure the mating tapped hole or nut is clean and free of debris before threading to avoid galling, which is a known risk with stainless steel fasteners. Apply an anti-seize compound when fastening stainless into stainless threads to prevent thread seizure. Torque to the specification called out in the equipment service manual or applicable structural standard.