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Nominal Size 1/2 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.

For many plant, automation, and packaging environments, 18-8 stainless steel offers a practical balance of corrosion resistance and broad industrial usability. Cold Headers has supplied specialty socket fasteners since 1962, helping purchasing teams source exact sizes for industrial maintenance and production work.

Technical Highlights

  • Material: 18-8 Stainless Steel
  • Nominal Size: 1/2
  • Nominal Body Diameter: 0.5000 in.
  • Head Diameter: 0.743-0.750 in.
  • Head Height: 0.244-0.250 in.
  • Hex Socket Size: 0.2500 in.
  • Minimum Key Engagement: 0.184 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.

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Specifications

Brands

 N/A Cold Headers, Inc.

Material

 N/A 18-8 Stainless Steel

Package Type

 N/A Box

Nominal Size

 N/A 1/2 in

Basic Screw Diameter

 N/A 0.5000 in

Maximum Head Diameter

 N/A 0.750 in

Minimum Head Diameter

 N/A 0.743 in

Maximum Head Height

 N/A 0.250 in

Minimum Head Height

 N/A 0.244 in

Hex Socket Size

 N/A 1/4 in

Minimum Key Engagement

 N/A 0.184 in

Search

 N/A SSLHSCS.0.5000.1/2