Value Collection 74683988 8-32 Pan Head Phillips Machine Screw

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 74683988 is an 8-32 x 0.75 inch pan head Phillips drive machine screw manufactured from Grade 2 steel with Unified National Coarse (UNC) threading. Measured under the head, the 0.75 inch length makes this a compact fastener suited for light-duty mechanical assemblies, enclosure panels, electrical housings, and general sheet metal or tapped-hole applications. The pan head profile provides a low-profile bearing surface with a wide, flat underside that distributes clamping load evenly across the mating surface. This screw ships without a washer and is sized for standard Phillips No. 2 driver bits. Installers working in HVAC, electrical, and light industrial service routinely stock this size for field repairs and panel reassembly.

This fastener is a standard 8-32 UNC thread, one of the most common thread sizes found in residential and commercial HVAC equipment panels, electrical enclosures, junction boxes, and control board mounting hardware. It is appropriate wherever a coarse-thread steel machine screw is required in tapped metal or threaded insert applications. The minimum order quantity is 5 pieces, and the standard package quantity is 25 pieces per pack, making it practical for stocking a service van or shop bin.

Key Features

• 8-32 UNC coarse thread for reliable engagement in standard tapped holes
• Pan head profile distributes clamping load without a washer
• Phillips drive compatible with standard No. 2 driver bits
• Grade 2 steel construction for general-purpose mechanical fastening
• 0.75 inch length measured under the head
• Packaged in quantities of 25 for shop or van stock

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose 8-32 UNC machine screw suitable for standard tapped holes in metal panels, electrical enclosures, and mechanical assemblies requiring a pan head Phillips fastener.

Installation Notes

Installation requires a Phillips No. 2 screwdriver or bit. Always de-energize electrical enclosures and control panels before removing or installing fasteners per NFPA 70 (NEC) safety requirements. Do not overtighten into thin sheet metal or plastic-threaded inserts, as Grade 2 steel provides limited torque resistance compared to higher-grade fasteners. Confirm thread engagement depth is sufficient in the mating material before applying final torque.