For replacement work on older equipment, 3/8-16 x 6 keeps the UNC pitch patch, length, and square-head drive clear in the product record.

Typical applications include farm implements, mill equipment, and production machinery that need wrench clearance. The five-point structure lets the same square-head size serve locating, bearing, and seating requirements. Point selection should reflect the shaft feature, acceptable marking, and expected service adjustment.

Availability-row diameters and unusually long lengths are handled as quote-driven square-head requirements by Cold Headers. Review the selected point, wrench clearance, and mating feature before substitution. The square head equals the nominal diameter across flats, giving the wrench size a direct relationship to the screw size.

Technical Highlights

  • Head: Square, wrench-driven
  • Material: Low Carbon Steel, Case Hardened
  • Point Styles: Half Dog, Full Dog, Cone, Oval, Flat (specify at order)
  • Thread Size: 3/8-16 (UNC)
  • Thread Fit: 2A (per ASME B18.6.2)
  • Length: 6 in.
  • Width Across Flats (F): 0.375 / 0.362 in. (max/min)
  • Across Corners (G): 0.530 / 0.497 in. (max/min)
  • Head Height (H): 0.293 / 0.270 in. (max/min)
  • Dimensional Standard: ASME B18.6.2

Call 773-775-7900 or email Sales@coldheaders.com for pricing, availability, or a quote.

Unit of Measure

Specifications

Brands

N/A Cold Headers, Inc.

Diameter

N/A 3/8 in

Length

N/A 6 in

Type

N/A 1/2 Dog Cone Flat Full Dog Odd Point Oval

Material

N/A Carbon Steel

Quantity

N/A 100

Package Type

N/A Box

Search

N/A SHSS.3/8.6

Note

Note

N/A Less Than Package Quantity Specified Plus 25%.

5/16-18 x 1/2 NO longer available in Full Dog Points.