1-72 x 1/2 18-8 Stainless Steel Button Head Socket Cap Screw supports compact fastening where external wrench clearance is limited and a clean exposed head is preferred. The relatively broad head can be helpful on covers, guards, and panels where the fastener remains visible. The internal hex drive supports socket-key installation where external wrenching space is limited.
Typical applications include packaging machinery and material-handling systems, where 18-8 stainless steel is often selected for clean appearance and moisture resistance. It can also serve packaging machinery and material-handling systems, where 18-8 stainless steel is often selected for clean appearance and moisture resistance. The rounded head profile is useful on visible or frequently handled assemblies.
The stainless construction supports high-humidity industrial service, control equipment, and general machinery without overstating the material's corrosion performance. For the 1-72 thread and 1/2 in. length, the reference head diameter is 0.129-0.139 in. and the head height is 0.033-0.039 in.
Reference dimensions may vary slightly by manufacturer.
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