Value Collection MSPI0-800500-100BX Machine Screw 8-32

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION MSPI0-800500-100BX is a Grade 2 steel machine screw with a pan head and slotted drive, sold in a box of 100. It is sized 8-32 UNC with a nominal length of 0.5 inches measured under the head. A zinc-plated finish provides basic corrosion resistance for general indoor and light-duty applications. These screws are a standard hardware item used by electricians, HVAC technicians, plumbers, and general tradespeople wherever a low-profile pan head and simple slotted drive are required for fastening panels, brackets, enclosures, or equipment covers.

This screw is suited for light-duty fastening in residential and commercial trade applications. Common scenarios include securing electrical junction box covers, HVAC cabinet panels, control board mounting brackets, and similar sheet metal or light structural assemblies. The 8-32 UNC thread is one of the most widely used coarse-thread machine screw sizes in North American trade work, making this screw compatible with a broad range of pre-tapped holes and standard hex nuts, wing nuts, and coupling nuts of the same thread specification.

Key Features

• 8-32 UNC thread for broad compatibility with standard tapped holes and nuts
• Pan head profile keeps a low, rounded silhouette suitable for panel and enclosure fastening
• Slotted drive accepts a standard flat-blade screwdriver — no specialty bits required
• Zinc-plated steel finish provides basic corrosion resistance for indoor use
• Grade 2 steel construction meets general-purpose fastening requirements
• Box of 100 screws supports ongoing service work without frequent reordering

Compatibility

Designed for use in standard 8-32 UNC tapped holes and compatible with 8-32 hex nuts, wing nuts, and coupling nuts. Suitable for general-purpose fastening in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and light mechanical assemblies where a pan head slotted machine screw is specified.

Installation Notes

Install with a flat-blade screwdriver sized to fit the slot cleanly to avoid cam-out and head damage. Always power down or de-energize electrical enclosures and equipment before driving or removing screws on live panels, per NEC guidelines. Do not overtighten into thin sheet metal or plastic-threaded inserts, as Grade 2 steel and shallow thread engagement can strip under excessive torque. A thread-locking compound may be applied where vibration is a concern.