Value Collection C32424388 Flat Socket Cap Screw 5/16-18

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION C32424388 is a flat socket cap screw designed for applications that require a flush or countersunk fastener profile. It features an 82-degree flat head with a 3/16-inch hex socket drive, allowing installation with a standard hex key or Allen wrench. The fastener is manufactured from 316 stainless steel, which provides strong resistance to corrosion, chlorides, and marine or chemical environments. The thread is 5/16-18 UNC (Unified National Coarse), and the screw measures 2.5 inches in overall length. Machinists, fabricators, maintenance mechanics, and industrial tradespeople install this type of fastener where a protruding head is not acceptable.

This flat socket cap screw is suited for use in marine hardware assemblies, chemical processing equipment, food-service fixtures, and outdoor structural applications where 316 stainless steel is specified. The UNC thread pattern is compatible with standard 5/16-18 tapped holes and matching nuts. The 82-degree flat head seats flush into a standard countersunk hole, eliminating interference with mating surfaces or moving components. This screw is sold individually, with a minimum order quantity of 5 pieces.

Key Features

• 82-degree flat head seats flush in standard countersunk holes
• 3/16-inch hex socket drive for Allen key or hex bit installation
• 316 stainless steel construction for superior corrosion resistance in marine and chemical environments
• 5/16-18 UNC thread for compatibility with standard tapped holes and hardware
• 2.5-inch overall length suits medium-depth fastening applications

Compatibility

Designed as a standard inch-series flat socket cap screw for use in any application requiring a 5/16-18 UNC countersunk fastener in 316 stainless steel.

Installation Notes

Install using a 3/16-inch hex key or hex socket bit. Ensure the receiving hole is properly countersunk to 82 degrees to achieve full head seating and correct clamp load. Apply anti-seize compound when installing stainless steel fasteners into stainless steel tapped holes to prevent galling. Torque to the value specified by the joint design or engineering requirements for this fastener size and material grade.