Flat Socket Cap Screws

Flat Socket Cap Screws

A flat socket head cap screw is a type of fastener commonly used in machinery, automotive, and construction applications. It features a flat, cylindrical head with a hexagonal socket (recess) in the center, allowing it to be tightened or loosened with a hex key or Allen wrench. The flat head design provides a flush surface when installed, which can be useful when a smooth finish is desired or when the screw head shouldn’t protrude from the surface of the material it’s fastening. These screws are often used in situations where a low-profile, flush fastener is needed, such as in machinery assemblies or when securing parts together in tight spaces.

It’s also worth noting that there’s a difference in the angle of the head between imperial and metric flat socket head cap screws. Imperial (inch-based) flat socket head cap screws typically feature an 82-degree angle under the head, while metric flat socket head cap screws generally have a 90-degree angle. This variation in angle is important to consider, especially when selecting the appropriate tool for tightening or loosening the screw.

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Specifications & Technical Data

Dimensions

Nominal Size D A H G P J T F
Body Diameter Head Diameter Head Height Protrusion Gage Diameter Protrusion Hex Socket Size Key Engagement Fillet Transition Diam.
Max Min Theoretical Sharp Max Abs. Min Ref Max Min Max Min Nom Min Max
4 0.1120 0.1075 0.255 0.218 0.083 0.172 0.171 0.057 0.036 1/16 0.055 0.136
5 0.1250 0.1202 0.281 0.240 0.090 0.196 0.195 0.059 0.037 5/64 0.061 0.153
6 0.1380 0.1329 0.307 0.263 0.097 0.220 0.219 0.060 0.037 5/64 0.066 0.168
8 0.1640 0.1585 0.359 0.311 0.112 0.267 0.266 0.063 0.039 3/32 0.076 0.194
10 0.1900 0.1840 0.411 0.359 0.127 0.313 0.312 0.066 0.041 1/8 0.087 0.220
1/4 0.2500 0.2435 0.531 0.480 0.161 0.424 0.423 0.072 0.043 5/32 0.111 0.280
5/16 0.3125 0.3053 0.656 0.600 0.198 0.539 0.538 0.078 0.047 3/16 0.135 0.343
3/8 0.3750 0.3678 0.781 0.720 0.234 0.653 0.652 0.088 0.050 7/32 0.159 0.405
7/16 0.4375 0.4294 0.844 0.781 0.234 0.690 0.689 0.104 0.063 1/4 0.159 0.468
1/2 0.5000 0.4919 0.938 0.872 0.251 0.739 0.738 0.131 0.087 5/16 0.172 0.530
5/8 0.6250 0.6163 1.188 1.112 0.324 0.962 0.961 0.146 0.096 3/8 0.220 0.655
3/4 0.7500 0.7406 1.438 1.355 0.396 1.186 1.185 0.170 0.105 1/2 0.220 0.780

Flat Socket Cap Screw Specifications

  • Standard (ASME/ANSI)
    • ASME B18.3-2012
  • Metric (IFI)
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