Value Collection C32424396 Flat Socket Cap Screw 5/16-18

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION C32424396 is a flat socket cap screw designed for fastening applications where a flush or countersunk head profile is required. Featuring a 3/16-inch hex socket drive and an 82-degree flat head geometry, this screw seats flush with or below the mating surface once fully driven. It is manufactured from 316 stainless steel, which provides strong resistance to corrosion and pitting in wet, chemical, or marine environments. At 5/16-18 UNC threading and 3 inches in overall length, it suits medium-duty structural and mechanical assemblies across plumbing, HVAC, pool equipment, and general industrial fabrication.

This fastener is well suited for installations in corrosive or high-moisture environments where standard carbon steel hardware would fail prematurely. Common applications include pipe hangers, equipment enclosures, pump housings, pool deck hardware, and marine-grade assemblies. The unified national coarse (UNC) thread standard ensures broad compatibility with standard tapped holes and nuts in inch-based systems. Installation is handled by mechanical contractors, pipefitters, service technicians, or millwrights working with stainless hardware assemblies.

Key Features

• 82-degree flat head seats flush or countersunk for a low-profile fastening solution
• 3/16-inch hex socket drive for precise torque application with standard Allen keys or hex bits
• 316 stainless steel construction resists corrosion, pitting, and chloride attack
• 5/16-18 UNC thread pattern for compatibility with standard inch-based tapped holes and nuts
• 3-inch overall length accommodates medium-depth fastening applications

Compatibility

Designed as a direct-fit replacement or standard fastener for any inch-based assembly requiring a 5/16-18 UNC flat socket cap screw with a 3-inch overall length and 82-degree countersink angle.

Installation Notes

Installation requires a 3/16-inch hex key or Allen-style driver bit; use of a torque wrench is recommended for structural connections to avoid stripping the socket or over-stressing the stainless threads. Ensure the mating hole is tapped or threaded to 5/16-18 UNC specification before driving. When working with 316 stainless fasteners, apply an anti-seize compound to the threads to prevent galling, which is common with stainless-to-stainless contact. Power down or depressurize any system before accessing fastener locations on live equipment.