Value Collection MS16997-44 Hex Socket Cap Screw 10-24

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION MS16997-44 is a hex socket cap screw designed for secure, high-torque fastening in precision mechanical assemblies. Sized at 10-24 UNC with a 1/2-inch length under head, this screw is fully threaded and driven with a 5/32-inch hex key. It is manufactured from 4037-grade alloy steel with a yellow cadmium plate finish, providing corrosion resistance and a recognizable identification coating. Conforming to ASME B18.3, this fastener meets the dimensional and mechanical standards required in industrial, aerospace, and maintenance applications. Machinists, millwrights, and maintenance technicians commonly use this type of cap screw when a flush or recessed fastener head is required in a confined space.

This screw is suited for use in machinery, equipment panels, fixtures, and structural assemblies where a 10-24 UNC thread form is specified. The fully threaded shank maximizes thread engagement in thin materials and shorter boss lengths, making it a practical choice for light to medium clamping loads. The yellow cadmium coating provides a visual marker for cadmium-plated fastener identification, which is common in aerospace and defense maintenance environments. This item is sold in a minimum order quantity of 5 pieces.

Key Features

• 10-24 UNC thread size with 1/2-inch length under head for compact fastening
• Fully threaded shank for maximum thread engagement in thin bosses or short blind holes
• 5/32-inch hex drive for use with standard Allen or hex key tooling
• 4037-grade alloy steel construction for strength in demanding mechanical applications
• Yellow cadmium plate finish for corrosion resistance and coating identification
• Conforms to ASME B18.3 dimensional standard

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or standard-specification fastener for any assembly calling out a 10-24 UNC hex socket cap screw per ASME B18.3.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by machinists, millwrights, or maintenance technicians using a 5/32-inch hex key or Allen driver. Always de-energize and lock out equipment before replacing fasteners in mechanical assemblies. Do not exceed the rated torque range for 10-24 UNC alloy steel fasteners as specified in the applicable engineering standard. Cadmium-plated fasteners should be handled in accordance with applicable safety guidelines due to the toxicity of cadmium compounds.