Value Collection 242297 Button Socket Cap Screw 1/4-20 X 1

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 242297 is a button socket cap screw designed for applications requiring a low-profile fastener with reliable holding strength. It features a hex socket drive and a rounded button head that sits closer to the surface than a standard cap screw head. Made from 18-8 stainless steel with a bright, uncoated finish, this fastener resists corrosion in a wide range of environments. The 1/4-20 UNC thread and 1-inch length under head make it a commonly specified size for light structural assemblies, enclosures, guards, and equipment panels. Machinists, maintenance technicians, and industrial assemblers are the typical installers.

This button socket cap screw is suited for general industrial, commercial, and light mechanical assembly work where a flush or near-flush fastener profile is required. The 18-8 stainless steel construction makes it appropriate for moderately corrosive or outdoor-adjacent environments where carbon steel fasteners would be unsuitable. It is driven with a 5/32-inch hex key or Allen-style driver. Typical applications include machine guards, access panels, brackets, and fabricated assemblies across manufacturing, HVAC equipment assembly, and maintenance trades.

Key Features

• Button head profile provides a low-profile, smooth appearance suitable for exposed or semi-exposed fastener locations
• 18-8 stainless steel material offers corrosion resistance without surface coating requirements
• 1/4-20 UNC thread with Class 3A fit ensures precise, tight thread engagement
• Right-hand thread direction per ANSI/ASME B18.3 standard
• 5/32-inch hex socket drive compatible with standard Allen keys and hex bit drivers
• Bright, uncoated finish eliminates concerns about coating adhesion or chemical compatibility

Compatibility

Designed as a standard 1/4-20 UNC button socket cap screw per ANSI/ASME B18.3, compatible with any tapped hole or threaded insert meeting the 1/4-20 UNC Class 3A thread specification.

Installation Notes

Install using a 5/32-inch hex key or Allen-style driver. Verify the mating thread is clean and free of debris before installation. Do not use impact tools on stainless steel fasteners, as galling of the threads can occur. Follow applicable mechanical or equipment manufacturer torque guidelines for 1/4-20 stainless fasteners when specified by the assembly drawing or service documentation.