5/16-24 x 7/8 18-8 Stainless Steel Low Head Socket Cap Screw is built for compact fastening locations where thread engagement, length selection, and head clearance all matter.
Cold Headers supports buyers looking for exact-size socket fasteners, uncommon lengths, and specialty low head products for maintenance and production needs.
The low head geometry gives this 5/16-24 x 7/8 fastener a reduced profile for electrical enclosures and control panels, where the low head design helps keep hardware projection controlled on exposed or space-limited surfaces. It may also be specified for instrumentation and precision machinery, where the clean stainless appearance and compact head style support equipment where clearance and access both matter.
The 18-8 stainless steel material is commonly chosen for general corrosion resistance, clean appearance, and routine moisture exposure in common industrial environments.
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: 5/16-24
- Length: 7/8 in.
- Nominal Body Diameter: 0.3125 in.
- Head Diameter: 0.431-0.437 in.
- Head Height: 0.152-0.156 in.
- Hex Socket Size: 0.1562 in.
- Minimum Key Engagement: 0.120 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.
