Use the 1-8 x 3 18-8 stainless hex head cap screw when the assembly calls for side wrench access and a general-purpose bolt pattern. In this size range it is treated as a hex head cap screw, with the hex head driven by external tooling rather than an internal socket.

Common application reviews include machine bases, structural brackets, and tapped-hole fastening points. External hex drive is useful when a wrench or socket can reach the head from the side and a counterbore would add unnecessary machining.

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' catalog work is strongest where the requested size, material, and application details need a careful match.

Technical Highlights

• Material: 18-8 Stainless Steel
• Thread Size: 1-8
• Length: 3 in.
• Head Style: Hex
• Drive: External Hex (wrench or socket driven)
• Dimensional Standard: ASME B18.2.1
• Material Standard: ASTM F593

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