Value Collection MS16997-34 Hex Socket Cap Screw 8-32 Unc

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION MS16997-34 is a hex socket cap screw designed for precision fastening in mechanical assemblies, maintenance applications, and light industrial work. It features an 8-32 UNC thread form with a 3/4-inch length under the head and is fully threaded along its entire shaft. The drive is a 9/64-inch hex socket, requiring an Allen key or hex bit driver for installation and removal. Manufactured from 4037-grade alloy steel with a yellow cadmium-plate finish, this screw delivers solid tensile strength with corrosion resistance suitable for general-purpose and aerospace-adjacent applications. It conforms to ASME B18.3 fastener standards.

This screw is suited for use in machinery, fixtures, enclosures, and assemblies where a socket-drive cap screw with a standard UNC thread is specified. The 8-32 UNC thread size is common in light-duty mechanical and electronic equipment frames. The fully threaded shank provides maximum thread engagement across thin and medium-thickness material. Technicians and maintenance professionals working in HVAC equipment panels, electrical enclosures, and fabricated assemblies will encounter this fastener size regularly.

Key Features

• 8-32 UNC thread form, fully threaded for maximum thread engagement
• 3/4-inch length under head suits medium-thickness fastening applications
• 9/64-inch hex socket drive for use with standard Allen keys or hex bit drivers
• 4037-grade alloy steel construction for reliable tensile strength
• Yellow cadmium-plate finish provides corrosion resistance
• Conforms to ASME B18.3 fastener standard

Compatibility

Designed as a standard ASME B18.3 hex socket cap screw for use in any application specifying an 8-32 UNC fully threaded socket cap screw with a 3/4-inch length under head.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed with a 9/64-inch hex key or hex bit driver. Ensure the mating threaded hole is clean and free of debris before driving the screw. Do not exceed the rated torque range for 8-32 alloy steel fasteners as specified in applicable engineering documentation. When replacing existing hardware in equipment assemblies, power down or de-energize the system before beginning fastener work.