6-32 x 1/2 Brass Button Head Socket Cap Screw is selected for exposed fastening points where appearance, machinability, and internal hex access matter more than high-strength fastening. The internal hex drive keeps the installation tool inside the head, which is useful when external wrench clearance is limited. Brass is appropriate for many low-load mechanical assemblies where corrosion resistance in general service, appearance, and electrical behavior matter.

Appropriate uses include architectural hardware and commercial brass components, where the rounded head provides a finished appearance on visible covers and trim. It can also fit maintenance work and assembly operations, where the exact thread and length help match drawings, repair lists, and existing brass hardware. The internal hex drive supports socket-key installation in compact equipment without relying on an external wrenching surface.

For the 6-32 thread and 1/2 in. length, the reference head diameter is 0.250-0.262 in. and the head height is 0.063-0.073 in. Use the verified dimensions below when checking head projection, socket access, and replacement fit.

Technical Highlights

• Material: Brass
• Thread Size: 6-32
• Length: 1/2 in.
• Nominal Body Diameter: #6 (.138 in.)
• Head Diameter: 0.250-0.262 in.
• Head Height: 0.063-0.073 in.
• Hex-Key Size: 5/64 in.
• Drive Type: Internal Hex

Reference dimensions may vary slightly by manufacturer.