Value Collection R48622824 Low Socket Cap Screw 3/8-16

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION R48622824 is a low socket cap screw designed for applications where a standard cap screw head height would interfere with mating components or surrounding hardware. Measuring 3/8-16 UNC thread with a 1/2-inch length measured under the head, this fastener is driven by a 3/16-inch hex key. It is constructed from 18-8 stainless steel, providing corrosion resistance suitable for wet, outdoor, or chemically exposed environments. Tradespeople and maintenance technicians use low socket cap screws when clearance is limited and a flush or near-flush fastener profile is required.

This screw is appropriate for light mechanical assemblies, equipment panels, enclosures, and structural connections where the reduced head height of a low socket cap style is specified. The 3/8-16 UNC thread is a common inch-series coarse thread found across HVAC equipment frames, electrical enclosures, pump housings, and general fabrication work. Stainless steel construction makes it a practical choice in pool equipment environments, outdoor installations, and any application where carbon steel fasteners would corrode prematurely.

Key Features

• Low socket cap head profile reduces clearance requirements compared to standard socket cap screws
• 18-8 stainless steel construction resists corrosion in wet and chemically exposed environments
• 3/8-16 UNC coarse thread for broad compatibility with standard inch-series tapped holes
• 3/16-inch hex socket drive for use with standard hex keys or Allen-style bit drivers
• 1/2-inch length under head suits shallow-engagement fastening applications

Compatibility

Designed as a standard inch-series low socket cap screw for use in any application requiring a 3/8-16 UNC threaded fastener with a reduced-height hex socket head.

Installation Notes

Install using a 3/16-inch hex key or matching Allen-style driver bit. Verify that the tapped hole thread specification matches 3/8-16 UNC before installation to avoid cross-threading. Apply appropriate thread lubricant or anti-seize compound when installing stainless steel fasteners into stainless steel tapped holes to prevent galling. Follow applicable mechanical codes and equipment manufacturer torque guidelines for the assembly being serviced.