Value Collection 242331 Flat Socket Cap Screw 1/4-20 X 1 in

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 242331 is a flat socket cap screw designed for flush or countersunk fastening applications where a low-profile head is required. The 82-degree flat head seats into a standard countersunk hole, eliminating protrusion above the surface. Drive is a 5/32-inch hex socket, requiring an Allen key or hex bit driver. Fabricated from 18-8 stainless steel, this fastener offers corrosion resistance suitable for wet, outdoor, or chemically exposed environments. The thread specification is 1/4-20 UNC with an overall length of 1 inch. Installers in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC trades commonly use this type of fastener when assembling panels, brackets, or equipment enclosures.

This screw is suited for light structural and non-structural assembly tasks in residential and commercial trade applications. The 1/4-20 UNC thread is one of the most common inch-series coarse-thread standards, making this fastener broadly compatible with tapped holes, inserts, and standard nuts in that thread specification. The 18-8 stainless steel construction makes it appropriate for installations exposed to moisture or mild corrosives, including HVAC equipment housings, pool equipment enclosures, and plumbing panel assemblies. This item is sold individually but requires a minimum order quantity of 100 units per order.

Key Features

• 82-degree flat head profile for flush countersunk installation
• 5/32-inch hex socket drive for precise torque application with standard Allen tooling
• 18-8 stainless steel construction provides corrosion resistance in wet or outdoor environments
• 1/4-20 UNC coarse thread for broad compatibility with standard tapped holes and nuts
• 1-inch overall length measured from head tip to thread end
• Minimum order quantity of 100 units per order

Compatibility

Designed as a standard 1/4-20 UNC flat socket cap screw compatible with any tapped hole, threaded insert, or hex nut conforming to the 1/4-20 inch coarse-thread standard.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed using a 5/32-inch hex key or hex bit driver; do not use an undersized driver as it will strip the socket. The receiving material must be countersunk to 82 degrees to allow the flat head to seat flush. Follow applicable mechanical codes and torque guidelines for the joint material and load requirements. For stainless steel fasteners, apply an anti-seize compound if galling is a concern when torquing into stainless tapped holes.