5/16-18 x 3/8 18-8 Stainless Steel Low Head Socket Cap Screw is built for compact fastening locations where thread engagement, length selection, and head clearance all matter.

Cold Headers serves machine builders, repair operations, and industrial distributors that need exact-size socket screws without exaggerated inventory claims.

The low head geometry gives this 5/16-18 x 3/8 fastener a reduced profile for electrical enclosures and control panels, where the low head design helps keep hardware projection controlled on exposed or space-limited surfaces. It may also be specified for instrumentation and precision machinery, where the clean stainless appearance and compact head style support equipment where clearance and access both matter.

The material provides everyday corrosion resistance for production equipment, commercial hardware, and maintenance work without overstating the application.

Use the verified dimensions below to compare nominal body diameter, head diameter, head height, hex socket size, and key engagement against the available space in the assembly.

Technical Highlights

  • Material: 18-8 Stainless Steel
  • Thread Size: 5/16-18
  • Length: 3/8 in.
  • Nominal Body Diameter: 0.3125 in.
  • Head Diameter: 0.431-0.437 in.
  • Head Height: 0.152-0.156 in.
  • Hex Socket Size: 0.1562 in.
  • Minimum Key Engagement: 0.120 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.

Diameter

N/A 5/16-18

Length

N/A 3/8 in

Material

N/A 18-8 Stainless Steel

Quantity

N/A 100

Package Type

N/A Box

Basic Screw Diameter

N/A 0.3125 in

Maximum Head Diameter

N/A 0.437 in

Minimum Head Diameter

N/A 0.431 in

Maximum Head Height

N/A 0.156 in

Minimum Head Height

N/A 0.152 in

Hex Socket Size

N/A 0.1562 in

Minimum Key Engagement

N/A 0.120 in

Search

N/A SSLHSCS.5/16-18.3/8

Note

Note

N/A Less Than Package Quantity Specified Plus 25%.