Value Collection LHS4X05016-050BX M5 Low Head Cap Screw

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION LHS4X05016-050BX is a low head socket cap screw designed for fastening applications where standard cap head height would interfere with mating components or clearance is restricted. It features an M5 x 0.8 thread, a 16 mm length under head, and a hex socket drive sized at 3 mm. The screw is fully threaded along its shank and manufactured from 18-8 stainless steel (Austenitic Grade A2), providing corrosion resistance suitable for general industrial, mechanical, and maintenance applications. The low-profile head makes it well suited for counterbored assemblies, panel mounting, and tight-clearance fastening scenarios encountered by millwrights, maintenance technicians, and mechanical contractors.

This screw is used in metric fastening applications where a reduced head height is required. The fully threaded M5 shank engages standard M5 x 0.8 tapped holes or threaded inserts. Common install scenarios include machine guarding, enclosure hardware, jig and fixture assembly, and light structural bracketing. The bright, uncoated finish is appropriate for indoor environments and applications where stainless steel corrosion resistance alone is sufficient without additional plating or coating.

Key Features

• Low socket cap head profile reduces interference in counterbored and clearance-limited assemblies
• M5 x 0.8 fully threaded shank engages standard metric tapped holes throughout the full 16 mm length
• 18-8 stainless steel, Grade A2 construction provides corrosion resistance without additional coating
• 3 mm hex socket drive for use with standard metric hex keys or hex socket bits
• Conforms to DIN 6912 fastener standard for dimensional consistency
• Bright, uncoated finish with no added plating — suitable where zinc or other coatings are undesirable

Compatibility

Designed as a metric-standard replacement or maintenance screw for any assembly using DIN 6912 low head socket cap screws in M5 x 0.8 thread with a 16 mm length under head.

Installation Notes

Install using a 3 mm hex key or appropriately sized hex socket bit. Ensure the mating tapped hole is clean and free of debris before threading. Do not overtighten stainless steel fasteners, as galling can occur — apply an appropriate anti-seize compound when required by the application. This fastener is typically installed by millwrights, mechanical maintenance technicians, or equipment assembly personnel following manufacturer torque guidelines for M5 stainless fasteners.