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Nominal Size 3/8 18-8 Stainless Steel Low Head Socket Cap Screw Reference Dimensions provides reference dimensional information for the 18-8 stainless low head socket cap screw family. This row is useful when comparing nominal body diameter, head diameter, head height, hex socket size, and key engagement for the listed nominal size.

Low head socket cap screws are selected when reduced head projection is important around access panels, machine guards, tooling plates, automation equipment, instrumentation, or other compact assemblies.

18-8 stainless steel is a general-purpose stainless choice for indoor equipment, many outdoor installations, and assemblies where a clean appearance is important. Cold Headers serves machine builders, repair operations, and industrial distributors that need exact-size socket screws without exaggerated inventory claims.

Technical Highlights

  • Material: 18-8 Stainless Steel
  • Nominal Size: 3/8
  • Nominal Body Diameter: 0.3750 in.
  • Head Diameter: 0.556-0.562 in.
  • Head Height: 0.182-0.187 in.
  • Hex Socket Size: 0.1875 in.
  • Minimum Key Engagement: 0.145 in.
  • Drive Type: Internal Hex

Reference dimensions may vary slightly by manufacturer.

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.

Material

 N/A 18-8 Stainless Steel

Package Type

 N/A Box

Nominal Size

 N/A 3/8 in

Basic Screw Diameter

 N/A 0.3750 in

Maximum Head Diameter

 N/A 0.562 in

Minimum Head Diameter

 N/A 0.556 in

Maximum Head Height

 N/A 0.187 in

Minimum Head Height

 N/A 0.182 in

Hex Socket Size

 N/A 3/16 in

Minimum Key Engagement

 N/A 0.145 in

Search

 N/A SSLHSCS.0.3750.3/8