Value Collection 5032CHAL Hex Cap Screw 1/2-13 X 2 in 2024T4 Aluminum

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 5032CHAL is a hex head cap screw designed for fastening applications that require lightweight, corrosion-resistant hardware. Machined from 2024T4 aluminum, this fastener delivers solid tensile strength relative to its weight, making it suitable for aerospace-adjacent, marine, and general industrial assemblies. The screw measures 1/2-13 thread size with a 2-inch length under head and follows the Unified National Coarse (UNC) thread standard. A 3/4-inch hex drive allows use with standard hex wrenches and sockets. Machinists, millwrights, maintenance technicians, and mechanical contractors install this type of fastener in applications where steel weight or corrosion is a concern.

This fastener is suited for light-to-medium structural and mechanical assemblies in residential, commercial, and industrial settings. Typical applications include equipment frames, enclosures, panel mounting, and any assembly where aluminum-to-aluminum or aluminum-to-composite mating is preferred. The 2024T4 alloy and temper designation indicates a heat-treated condition that offers improved mechanical properties compared to non-heat-treated aluminum grades, suitable for moderate load-bearing connections.

Key Features

• 1/2-13 UNC thread for broad compatibility with standard tapped holes and hex nuts
• 2024T4 aluminum construction provides a strong, lightweight, corrosion-resistant fastener
• 2-inch length under head suits moderate-depth through-hole and tapped applications
• 3/4-inch hex drive compatible with standard sockets and open-end wrenches
• Inch measurement system with UNC thread standard for domestic and general-industry use

Compatibility

Designed as a standard UNC 1/2-13 hex head cap screw for use in any application requiring a 1/2-13 coarse-thread aluminum fastener with a 2-inch length under head.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified mechanic, millwright, or maintenance technician using a properly sized 3/4-inch wrench or socket. Torque to the fastener manufacturer's or assembly designer's specification for 2024T4 aluminum fasteners — do not over-torque, as aluminum threads are susceptible to galling and stripping. When mating aluminum fasteners to dissimilar metals, consult applicable galvanic corrosion guidelines. Always inspect threads for damage before installation and ensure the mating tapped hole is clean and correctly sized.