Value Collection 89686 Fully Threaded Stud 5/16-18 3in Oal

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 89686 is a fully threaded stud with a 5/16-18 unified coarse thread form and an overall length of 3 inches. Fully threaded studs provide thread engagement across the entire shank, making them well suited for through-hole fastening applications where a nut is threaded from both ends. This stud is machined from 18-8 stainless steel and left uncoated, delivering solid corrosion resistance in wet, chemical-exposed, or outdoor environments. Machinists, millwrights, maintenance mechanics, and general contractors use fully threaded studs when a standard bolt head would interfere with assembly or when dual-end clamping is required.

This stud is appropriate for light structural, mechanical, and industrial fastening tasks where 5/16-18 thread engagement and a 3-inch grip length are specified. Common install scenarios include mounting equipment to panels or frames, assembling flanged components, and fabricating custom mounting hardware. The 18-8 stainless steel construction makes it suitable for food service, marine adjacent, and general-purpose industrial environments where mild corrosion resistance is needed. This item is sold individually but carries a minimum order quantity of 10 units.

Key Features

• Fully threaded shank allows nut engagement from either end for versatile clamping configurations
• 18-8 stainless steel construction provides corrosion resistance in wet and chemical-exposed environments
• 5/16-18 unified coarse thread for broad compatibility with standard hardware
• Uncoated plain finish — no risk of coating interference in tight tolerance applications
• 3-inch overall length suits medium-depth through-hole and standoff assemblies

Compatibility

Designed as a standard fully threaded stud for use with any 5/16-18 threaded hardware including hex nuts, coupling nuts, and threaded inserts in general industrial and mechanical assembly applications.

Installation Notes

Installation is typically performed by machinists, maintenance mechanics, or general contractors using standard hand tools or a stud driver. Always verify thread engagement depth and ensure mating nuts or threaded holes conform to 5/16-18 specifications before final assembly. Avoid cross-threading by starting fasteners by hand. When installing in stainless-to-stainless applications, apply an anti-galling compound to reduce the risk of thread seizure.