The 8-32 x 5/16 size serves shaft, hub, collar, and adjustment assemblies that need an internal hex socket set screw in 18-8 stainless steel. Cone point versions use a cone tip that can indent the mating shaft for strong axial holding in fixed settings, especially when a prepared dimple is part of the design.

Common application reviews include hubs, pulleys, and couplings. Internal hex drive access is useful in collars, hubs, knobs, and compact mechanisms where a wrench must enter from the end of the screw rather than around an external head.

18-8 stainless steel is an 18% chromium and 8% nickel austenitic stainless material referenced to ASTM F880, used for general atmosphere, moisture exposure, and clean appearance. Cold Headers has supplied specialty socket fasteners since 1962 and supports exact-size sourcing for hard-to-find socket products.

Technical Highlights

• Material: 18-8 Stainless Steel
• Thread Size: 8-32
• Length: 5/16 in.
• Drive Type: Internal Hex
• Hex Key Size: 5/64 in.
• Available Points: Cone, Flat, Oval, 1/2 Dog
• Dimensional Standard: ASME B18.3
• Material Standard: ASTM F880

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