RS PRO A2 Stainless Steel Hexagon Socket Head Screws, Metric Thread
The RS PRO hexagon head socket cap screws have a narrow head and are perfect for use in hard to reach areas. The fasteners areuseful in machine repair and maintenance and in many sectors.
As these socket cap screws are made from A2 (304) stainless stee, they are ideal for use in the food and beverage industry. A2 stainless steel provides good corrosion resistance and is more affordable than A4 (316) stainless steel.
The socket screws can be tightened or loosened using an Allen key or a hex key. They can have various tip point types which include:
Cup point – concave tip, most commonly used
Flat point – used for frequent resetting or relocating, simple and cost-effective
Cone point – pointed tip, designed for a more permanent installation, highest holding capability due to the precise contact of the cone point
Half Dog point – the tip is cylindrical
Features and Benefits
Various thread sizes available, including M3, M4, M5, M6, M8 and M10
Manufactured from A2 stainless steel
Can be used instead of hex bolt when there is less clearance
Socket Head Cap Screw – strongest of all head styles
Head height is equal to shank diameter
Applications
Although uses may vary, as standard, these screws are fasteners for industrial equipment or machines which require parts to be fixed onto a surface or together. The socket will need to be the same metric thread as the screw itself. As an example, some of the types of uses would be:
Fasteners and fixings
Machine tooling and repair
Security guarding
Electronic applications
Automotive industry
Domestic applications
Medical applications
Facilities and maintenance applications
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