3/8-24 x 1 3/4 316 Stainless Steel Button Head Socket Cap Screw is often chosen for equipment where the head style controls surface profile and the material supports wet or chemically exposed service. The button-head design gives engineers a compact rounded profile, a broad bearing surface, and internal hex drive access, while the 316 stainless steel material is selected where additional corrosion resistance is needed compared with general-purpose stainless grades.Typical applications include high-humidity equipment and valve enclosures, where the head geometry keeps exposed hardware smooth while preserving socket access. It can also serve pump assemblies and valve systems, where the internal hex drive allows controlled installation around compact housings and service covers. This style is chosen where the rounded head should remain visible, accessible, and smoother than many taller head forms.
For the 3/8-24 thread and 1 3/4 in. length, the reference head diameter is 0.636-0.656 in. and the head height is 0.185-0.199 in. The listed dimensions provide a concise reference for head clearance, tool selection, and part identification.
Technical Highlights
- Material: 316 Stainless Steel
- Thread Size: 3/8-24
- Length: 1 3/4 in.
- Nominal Body Diameter: 3/8 (.375 in.)
- Head Diameter: 0.636-0.656 in.
- Head Height: 0.185-0.199 in.
- Hex-Key Size: 7/32 in.
- Drive Type: Internal Hex
Reference dimensions may vary slightly by manufacturer.
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