8-32 x 1/4 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 button-head geometry is chosen for reduced head projection and a smooth exposed appearance while keeping the head visible and accessible. Engineers choose brass here for electrical conductivity, non-magnetic behavior, and non-ferrous construction rather than high-strength structural loading.

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 8-32 thread and 1/4 in. length, the reference head diameter is 0.298-0.312 in. and the head height is 0.077-0.087 in. Use the verified dimensions below when checking head projection, socket access, and replacement fit.

Technical Highlights

• Material: Brass
• Thread Size: 8-32
• Length: 1/4 in.
• Nominal Body Diameter: #8 (.164 in.)
• Head Diameter: 0.298-0.312 in.
• Head Height: 0.077-0.087 in.
• Hex-Key Size: 3/32 in.
• Drive Type: Internal Hex

Reference dimensions may vary slightly by manufacturer.