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8-32 x 5/16 18-8 Stainless Steel Hex Head Cap Screw provides a familiar wrench-driven head for plant equipment and field replacement work. In this size range it is treated as a hex head machine screw, with the hex head driven by external tooling rather than an internal socket.

Common application reviews include industrial equipment, exposed assemblies, and wrench-access locations. For washdown or outdoor general-service use, review the actual environment and avoid assuming 18-8 is appropriate for severe chloride exposure.

18-8 stainless steel is an 18% chromium and 8% nickel austenitic stainless material used for ordinary atmosphere, moisture exposure, washdown, and clean appearance. Cold Headers serves maintenance and production needs where exact-size stainless hardware matters more than generic substitution.

Technical Highlights

  • Material: 18-8 Stainless Steel
  • Thread Size: 8-32
  • Length: 5/16 in.
  • Head Style: Hex
  • Drive: External Hex (wrench or socket driven)
  • Width Across Flats: 0.489-0.500 in.
  • Wrench Size: 1/2 in.
  • Head Height: 0.195-0.211 in.

Call 773-775-7900 or email Sales@coldheaders.com for pricing, availability, or a quote.

Unit of Measure

Specifications

Brands

 N/A Cold Headers, Inc.

Diameter

 N/A 8-32

Length

 N/A 5/16 in

Maximum Width Across the Flats

 N/A 0.500 in

Minimum Width Across the Flats

 N/A 0.489 in

Maximum Width Across Corners

 N/A 0.577 in

Minimum Width Across Corners

 N/A 0.557 in

Maximum Head Height

 N/A 0.211 in

Minimum Head Height

 N/A 0.195 in

Material

 N/A 18-8 Stainless Steel

Quantity

 N/A 100

Package Type

 N/A Box

Search

 N/A SSHHCMS.8-32.5/16

Note

Note

 N/A Less Than Package Quantity Specified Plus 25%.