M6-1.0 x 12 18-8 Stainless Steel Metric Socket Head Cap Screw is selected when a metric print calls for stainless construction and ISO-style socket head geometry. The cylindrical socket head gives wrench access through the internal hex while keeping the head shape familiar for counterbored metric designs. 18-8 is a general-purpose stainless choice, so final material selection still depends on chemicals, chlorides, load, and service conditions.

Water and wastewater systems use this family in equipment housings, skids, and controls that see ordinary moisture. For stainless-on-stainless threads, moderate installation speed and a suitable lubricant or anti-seize help reduce galling risk.

Cold Headers supports hard-to-find metric stainless socket screw lengths while keeping the diameter, pitch, and length exact. Review the metric thread, length, head diameter, head height, socket size, and key engagement before substituting another screw.

Technical Highlights

• Head Style: Cylindrical socket head, internal hex drive
• Material: 18-8 Stainless Steel
• Thread Size: M6-1.0 (coarse metric pitch)
• Length: 12 mm
• Head Diameter: 10.00 / 9.64 mm (max/min)
• Head Height: 6.00 / 5.82 mm (max/min)
• Hex Key Size: 5.0 mm
• Minimum Key Engagement: 3.3 mm
• Dimensional Standard: ISO 4762 / DIN 912

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