Value Collection 88547815 Flat Socket Cap Screw 3/8-16

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 88547815 is a flat socket cap screw designed for applications requiring a low-profile, flush-mount fastener. It features a hex socket drive and a countersunk flat head that sits level with or below the surface of the mating material. The screw is fully threaded along its 1-1/4 inch overall length with a 3/8-16 UNC thread form. Manufactured from alloy steel with a black oxide finish, it provides moderate corrosion resistance and is well suited for general industrial, mechanical, and structural assemblies. Installation requires a 7/32 inch hex key.

This screw is a standard inch-series fastener used across a wide range of trade and industrial applications, including equipment assembly, machinery maintenance, jig and fixture building, and general mechanical construction. The flat head profile makes it appropriate where a raised head would interfere with mating surfaces or adjacent components. It is commonly installed by machinists, millwrights, maintenance technicians, and general contractors working with ferrous assemblies.

Key Features

• Flat countersunk head for flush or below-surface installation
• 7/32 inch hex socket drive for precise torque application
• 3/8-16 UNC fully threaded for maximum thread engagement along the full length
• Alloy steel construction for strength in demanding mechanical assemblies
• Black oxide finish provides mild corrosion resistance and reduces light reflection
• Overall length measured as 1-1/4 inches

Compatibility

Designed as a standard 3/8-16 UNC inch-series flat socket cap screw compatible with any tapped hole or threaded insert conforming to UNC 3/8-16 specifications.

Installation Notes

Installation is typically performed by machinists or maintenance technicians using a 7/32 inch hex key or Allen driver. The mating material should have a properly countersunk hole at the correct angle to accept a flat head cap screw before installation. Ensure the tapped hole depth and thread engagement meet applicable fastener standards for the load requirements of the assembly. Do not overtorque, as alloy steel screws installed in softer base materials can strip threads or crack the substrate.