Value Collection C52000696 Button Cap Screw 5/16-18 316 Ss

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION C52000696 is a 5/16-18 button socket cap screw designed for fastening applications where a low-profile head is required. Manufactured from 316 stainless steel with a bright, uncoated finish, this screw offers strong corrosion resistance in wet, marine, and chemical environments. The hex socket drive accepts a 3/16-inch hex key for installation. The fully threaded shank runs the full 1-1/4-inch length under the head, providing maximum thread engagement across the entire fastener length. Thread fit class 3A and UNC thread standard ensure reliable mating with standard inch-series tapped holes. This fastener is sold in a pack of 5 and conforms to ANSI/ASME B18.3.

This button socket cap screw is suited for mechanical assemblies, equipment panels, and structural connections where a smooth, rounded head profile is preferred over a traditional hex or flat head. The 316 stainless steel alloy makes it appropriate for food processing equipment, marine hardware, outdoor installations, and other environments exposed to moisture or mild corrosives. Plumbers, millwrights, marine technicians, and general tradespeople commonly use this fastener type when assembling brackets, covers, and hardware components requiring flush or near-flush surface clearance.

Key Features

• 316 stainless steel construction for corrosion resistance in demanding environments
• Low-profile button head reduces snag points and provides a clean finished appearance
• Fully threaded shank for maximum thread engagement along the full 1-1/4-inch grip length
• 3/16-inch hex socket drive compatible with standard hex keys and hex bit drivers
• Right-hand UNC thread with 3A fit class meets ANSI/ASME B18.3 fastener standard
• Sold in a pack of 5 with a minimum order quantity of 1 pack

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or standard fastener for any application requiring a 5/16-18 UNC fully threaded button socket cap screw conforming to ANSI/ASME B18.3.

Installation Notes

Install using a 3/16-inch hex key or socket bit driver. Ensure the mating tapped hole is clean and free of debris before threading. Power down or de-energize any equipment before fastener work on electrical or mechanical assemblies. Do not overtighten stainless steel fasteners, as galling can occur; apply an appropriate anti-seize compound when torque requirements and assembly specifications allow.