Value Collection 88546528 Button Socket Cap Screw 8-32 X 1/2

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 88546528 is an 8-32 x 1/2 inch button socket cap screw manufactured from alloy steel with a black oxide finish. The button head profile provides a low-profile, rounded top surface and is driven by a 3/32 inch hex socket. With a hardness rating of 36-43 HRC and a Class 3A thread fit, this fastener is suited for applications requiring reliable clamping strength in a compact head footprint. It conforms to ANSI/ASME B18.3 and uses a standard UNC right-hand thread. Machinists, maintenance technicians, and mechanical assembly professionals are the primary installers of this fastener type.

This screw is appropriate for light to medium-duty mechanical assemblies where clearance above the fastener head is limited. The black oxide coating provides mild corrosion resistance and reduces light reflection, making it a common choice in industrial equipment, enclosures, fixtures, and precision assemblies. The 8-32 UNC thread is one of the most widely used machine screw threads in North American manufacturing. Each package contains 25 pieces, and orders are accepted in single-unit multiples.

Key Features

• Low-profile button head reduces protrusion above the mating surface
• 3/32 inch hex socket drive for standard Allen wrench or hex key use
• Alloy steel construction with 36-43 HRC hardness for reliable clamping force
• Black oxide finish provides mild corrosion resistance and a non-reflective surface
• Class 3A thread fit for close-tolerance mechanical assemblies
• Conforms to ANSI/ASME B18.3 fastener standard

Compatibility

Designed as a standard 8-32 UNC button socket cap screw compatible with any tapped hole or threaded insert conforming to the 8-32 UNC thread standard per ANSI/ASME B18.3.

Installation Notes

Install using a 3/32 inch hex key or Allen wrench. Ensure the mating threaded hole is clean and free of debris before driving the fastener. Do not exceed the rated torque range for an 8-32 alloy steel fastener as over-torquing can strip threads or fracture the head. Power down or de-energize any equipment before accessing fastener locations in live electrical or mechanical assemblies.