Value Collection 93112 Button Socket Cap Screw 3/8-16

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 93112 is a button head socket cap screw designed for fastening applications where a low-profile head and high corrosion resistance are required. Threaded 3/8-16 UNC with a 1-inch length under head, this fastener is driven by a 7/32-inch hex socket. The 18-8 stainless steel construction delivers solid corrosion resistance in wet, outdoor, or chemically exposed environments. The bright, uncoated finish maintains dimensional accuracy and thread integrity. Machinists, maintenance technicians, and fabricators install this type of fastener in equipment assemblies, panels, and structural connections where a flush, rounded head profile reduces snag points and distributes clamping load across a wider bearing surface.

This screw is suited for general industrial, commercial, and mechanical assembly applications. It performs well in food processing equipment, marine hardware, HVAC equipment enclosures, and any environment where standard carbon steel would corrode. The UNC thread form is the most common inch-series thread standard in North American mechanical assemblies, making this screw broadly compatible with tapped holes and standard nuts across a wide range of equipment types. Thread Fit Class 3A indicates a standard close-tolerance fit appropriate for most precision and general-purpose applications.

Key Features

• 3/8-16 UNC right-hand thread for compatibility with standard inch-series tapped holes and hardware
• 1-inch length under head provides reliable grip depth across typical panel and structural thicknesses
• 7/32-inch hex socket drive for use with standard Allen wrenches and hex bit drivers
• 18-8 stainless steel construction resists corrosion in wet, outdoor, and mildly corrosive environments
• Button head profile offers a low-profile, rounded bearing surface that reduces snag risk
• Meets ANSI/ASME B18.3 and ASTM F837 fastener standards

Compatibility

Designed as a standard 3/8-16 UNC button socket cap screw suitable for use in any tapped hole or assembly meeting ANSI/ASME B18.3 dimensional requirements for this thread size and head type.

Installation Notes

Install using a 7/32-inch hex key or socket bit driver. Ensure the mating tapped hole is clean and free of debris before threading to avoid galling, which is common with stainless steel fasteners. Apply an appropriate anti-seize compound to the threads when installing stainless steel fasteners into stainless or aluminum components to prevent thread seizure. Follow applicable torque specifications from ASME or equipment manufacturer documentation for 3/8-16 UNC fasteners in the relevant material and application.