Value Collection R56000968 Hex Socket Cap Screw 1/2-13

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION R56000968 is a hex socket cap screw designed for secure mechanical fastening in demanding industrial and commercial applications. Featuring a 1/2-13 UNC thread size and a 5-inch length under head, this fastener is driven with a 3/8-inch hex key. The body is machined from 316 stainless steel with a bright, uncoated finish, giving it strong corrosion resistance in wet, chemical-exposure, or marine-adjacent environments. At 0.2 pounds, it is a solid, full-size cap screw suited for structural and equipment-mounting tasks where both tensile strength and corrosion resistance are required.

This socket cap screw is used across a wide range of commercial and industrial settings, including HVAC equipment mounting, pump and motor assemblies, plumbing fixture attachment, and general mechanical fabrication. The 1/2-13 UNC coarse thread pattern is one of the most common thread forms in North American trade work, making this fastener a practical fit for equipment frames, brackets, flanges, and threaded plate applications where a recessed drive head is preferred over a hex bolt head.

Key Features

• 1/2-13 UNC coarse thread for broad compatibility with standard tapped holes and nuts
• 5-inch length under head provides deep thread engagement for high-load applications
• 3/8-inch hex socket drive for use with standard Allen keys or hex bit drivers
• 316 stainless steel construction resists corrosion in wet or chemically active environments
• Bright, uncoated finish — no coating to flake, chip, or interfere with thread fit
• Low-profile socket head allows installation in confined or recessed mounting locations

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or direct-use fastener for any application requiring a 1/2-13 UNC hex socket cap screw with a 5-inch length under head and a 3/8-inch drive.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by machinists, millwrights, pipefitters, or HVAC and plumbing mechanics using a 3/8-inch hex key or Allen-style bit driver. Ensure the receiving threads are clean and free of debris before driving. Do not exceed the rated torque range for 1/2-13 316 stainless fasteners, as stainless alloys are susceptible to galling — apply an appropriate anti-seize compound when fastening into stainless or aluminum threaded holes. Torque to the fastener manufacturer or equipment OEM specification only.