1/4-20 x 1/4 18-8 Stainless Steel Low Head Socket Cap Screw is selected when a stainless socket fastener must fit where a taller head would interfere with nearby machine components.
The 18-8 stainless steel material is commonly chosen for general corrosion resistance, clean appearance, and routine moisture exposure in common industrial environments.
The low head geometry gives this 1/4-20 x 1/4 fastener a reduced profile for machine guards and access panels, where the reduced head profile helps prevent interference around removable covers and moving components. It may also be specified for inspection fixtures and tooling plates, where a reduced head height can help maintain clearance around clamps, slides, locating features, and tooling details.
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.
For engineering departments and industrial buyers, Cold Headers helps identify low head socket screw sizes that fit specific clearance and assembly requirements.
Technical Highlights
- Material: 18-8 Stainless Steel
- Thread Size: 1/4-20
- Length: 1/4 in.
- Nominal Body Diameter: 0.2500 in.
- Head Diameter: 0.369-0.375 in.
- Head Height: 0.121-0.125 in.
- Hex Socket Size: 0.1250 in.
- Minimum Key Engagement: 0.094 in.
- Drive Type: Internal Hex
Reference dimensions may vary slightly by manufacturer.
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