For drawings calling out 8-32 x 2, this 18-8 stainless hex head fastener supports assemblies where top-drive clearance is not required. 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 tank supports, fixture plates, and stainless brackets. Use it through a clearance hole with a nut or into a prepared tapped hole when the drawing calls for a stainless hex-head fastener.
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: 2 in.
- Head Style: Hex
- Drive: External Hex (wrench or socket driven)
- Width Across Flats: 2.900-3.000 in.
- Head Height: 1.175-1.263 in.
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