Value Collection MS16997-18 Hex Socket Cap Screw 6-32 Unc

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION MS16997-18 is a hex socket cap screw designed for precision fastening applications requiring a compact, high-strength threaded fastener. Built from alloy steel grade 4037 with a yellow cadmium-plated finish, this screw provides corrosion resistance and durability in demanding environments. It features a 6-32 UNC thread and measures 1/4 inch in length under the head. Drive engagement is achieved via a 7/64 inch hex (Allen) socket drive. The fully threaded shank maximizes thread engagement throughout its entire length. This fastener conforms to ASME B18.3 standards, making it suitable for precision mechanical assemblies across multiple trade and industrial applications.

This cap screw is used in light mechanical assemblies, electrical enclosures, HVAC equipment panels, and other applications where a low-profile, high-strength socket-drive fastener is required. The 6-32 UNC thread size is a common standard in instrumentation, electrical, and light-duty mechanical work. The yellow cadmium plating provides a layer of corrosion protection appropriate for indoor and controlled-environment installations. Technicians and assemblers working with standard UNC threaded hardware will find this screw a direct fit for typical 6-32 tapped holes.

Key Features

• 6-32 UNC fully threaded shank for maximum thread engagement
• 1/4 inch length under head for shallow fastening applications
• 7/64 inch hex socket drive for precise torque application with standard hex keys
• Alloy steel grade 4037 construction for high tensile strength
• Yellow cadmium-plated finish for corrosion resistance
• Conforms to ASME B18.3 fastener standard

Compatibility

Designed as a standard replacement or stocking fastener for any application using 6-32 UNC tapped holes requiring an ASME B18.3 hex socket cap screw.

Installation Notes

Installation requires a 7/64 inch hex key or socket driver. Ensure the mating tapped hole is clean and free of debris before installation. Power down any associated equipment before replacing or installing fasteners in electrical or mechanical enclosures. Do not overtighten, as alloy steel fine-thread screws in small diameters can be susceptible to thread stripping in softer base materials.