Value Collection MS24693-S3 Machine Screw 4-40 5/16in

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION MS24693-S3 is a 4-40 flat head Phillips machine screw manufactured to the MS24693 fastener standard. Made from steel with a yellow cadmium finish, this screw meets Grade 3 material requirements. It measures 5/16 inches in overall length and uses a Phillips drive for installation with standard screwdrivers or power drivers. The flat head design allows the fastener to sit flush with or below the mating surface, making it well suited for assemblies where a low-profile finish is required. This screw is sold in multiples of 100 units per order.

The MS24693-S3 is a standard inch-series machine screw used across a wide range of light-duty mechanical and electrical assembly applications. Its 4-40 thread size is common in control panel construction, small enclosures, electronic assemblies, and HVAC controls wiring. Trade professionals including electricians, HVAC technicians, and industrial maintenance workers use this fastener when assembling equipment panels, securing terminal strips, or replacing hardware in existing equipment. The yellow cadmium finish provides corrosion resistance in moderate-exposure environments.

Key Features

• 4-40 UNC thread size, inch measurement system
• 5/16 inches overall length with full-length thread under head
• Flat head profile for flush or countersunk installations
• Phillips drive compatible with standard and power screwdrivers
• Steel construction with yellow cadmium finish for corrosion resistance
• Manufactured to MS24693 fastener standard, Grade 3

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or stock fastener for applications requiring a 4-40 flat head Phillips machine screw to the MS24693 standard in inch-series assemblies.

Installation Notes

Install using a Phillips screwdriver or appropriately sized power driver set to a controlled torque to avoid stripping the 4-40 thread or the drive recess. Ensure the mating hole is tapped to 4-40 UNC before installation. When used in electrical enclosures or control panels, de-energize the equipment fully before fastener work and follow applicable NEC requirements. Yellow cadmium-plated fasteners should not be substituted in applications requiring non-cadmium or RoHS-compliant hardware without verifying specification requirements.