5/16-24 x 5/16 Alloy Steel Low Head Socket Cap Screw is selected for low-clearance equipment where head height, socket access, and serviceability all matter. The reduced head height helps machine builders keep assemblies compact while retaining a socket-drive installation method.

This low-head design fits instrumentation and electronic equipment, where internal wrenching supports assembly work where external tool clearance is limited. It is often considered for industrial equipment and production machinery, where low head geometry supports compact assemblies without changing the thread callout. The reduced head height is the main selection reason when a taller socket head would conflict with nearby machine components.

Length selection should be matched to the grip requirement, while the verified low-head geometry helps confirm whether the head will fit within the available machine envelope.

Technical Highlights

• Material: Alloy Steel
• Thread Size: 5/16-24
• Length: 5/16 in.
• Basic Diameter: 0.312 in.
• Head Diameter: 0.431-0.437 in.
• Head Height: 0.152-0.158 in.
• Hex Socket Size: 5/32 in.
• Minimum Key Engagement: 0.110 in.
• Drive Type: Internal Hex

Reference dimensions may vary slightly by manufacturer.

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