6-32 x 1/2 18-8 Stainless Steel Low Head Socket Cap Screw gives engineers an 18-8 stainless low head socket cap screw for equipment designs with limited overhead clearance.

For many plant, automation, and packaging environments, 18-8 stainless steel offers a practical balance of corrosion resistance and broad industrial usability.

For engineering departments and industrial buyers, Cold Headers helps identify low head socket screw sizes that fit specific clearance and assembly requirements.

The low head geometry gives this 6-32 x 1/2 fastener a reduced profile for inspection fixtures and tooling plates, where a reduced head height can help maintain clearance around clamps, slides, locating features, and tooling details. It may also be specified for MRO repair operations and production equipment, where the exact thread and length help maintenance teams match fasteners used in tight industrial assemblies.

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: 6-32
  • Length: 1/2 in.
  • Nominal Body Diameter: 0.1380 in.
  • Head Diameter: 0.221-0.226 in.
  • Head Height: 0.066-0.069 in.
  • Hex Socket Size: 0.0625 in.
  • Minimum Key Engagement: 0.050 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 6-32

Length

N/A 1/2 in

Material

N/A 18-8 Stainless Steel

Quantity

N/A 100

Package Type

N/A Box

Basic Screw Diameter

N/A 0.1380 in

Maximum Head Diameter

N/A 0.226 in

Minimum Head Diameter

N/A 0.221 in

Maximum Head Height

N/A 0.069 in

Minimum Head Height

N/A 0.066 in

Hex Socket Size

N/A 1/16 in

Minimum Key Engagement

N/A 0.050 in

Search

N/A SSLHSCS.6-32.1/2

Note

Note

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