18.8 Socket Head Cap Screws (Inch)
SS 18 8 Socket Head Cap Screw Benefits
With less screws required per job, grade 18 8 socket head cap screws are extremely efficient, which makes for quicker and easier project completions. Grade 18 8 stainless steel socket head cap screws provide a wide range of advantages for numerous types of applications. Some of the beneficial qualities of grade 18 8 SS SHCS, include:
- Less screws required, when compared to standard fasteners
- Fewer screws equate to less drilled & tapped holes
- Weight reduction, due to less screws
18 8 Socket Head Cap Screw Properties
Grade 18 8 stainless steel socket head cap screws provide superior corrosion resistance, (compared to the 400 series stainless) are generally non-magnetic, and are hardenable only by cold working. Some of the other advanced properties that 18 8 stainless steel socket head cap screws deliver include:
- Non-magnetic
- Cannot be hardened by hat treatment
- Maximum carbon content maxes out at .08%
- Contains 18% chromium and 8% nickel
18 8 Stainless Steel Socket Head Cap Screw Applications
Grade 18 8 Socket Head Cap screws are ideal for precision work with close tolerances and applications that require a well tooled appearance. 18 8 stainless steel Socket Head Cap screws supply greater tensile strength than equivalent Hex Head Caps screws, while requiring less surface area to counterbore. Due to 18-8 stainless steel’s enhanced yield strength and advanced corrosion resistant qualities, this strong socket head fastener provides extended protection and durability for a wide range of applications, including:
- Chemical equipment
- Food & drug equipment
- Bearing plates
- Heat exchanger tubes
- Pumps and valves
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