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    21 Products
    About Hex Head Screws and Bolts
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    Choose a hex head fastener with the right threading, thread size, material, and strength for your equipment.

    Steel Hex Head Screws

    Image of Product. Fully Threaded. Front orientation. Hex Head Screws. Steel Hex Head Screws, Fully Threaded.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Hex Head Screws. Steel Hex Head Screws, Partially Threaded.

    Fully Threaded

    Partially

    Threaded

    Our most popular hex head screws. These have a head with six flat sides to keep wrenches and sockets from slipping and rounding off the drive.
    Length is measured from under the head.
    High-Strength Fastener—Commonly used to fasten components in valves, pumps, motors, and other high-stress applications. These screws have a tensile strength of 125,000 to 160,000 psi.
    Zinc-Yellow-Chromate-Plated Steel—With slightly better corrosion resistance than zinc-plated steel screws, these stand up to more frequent exposure to moisture.
    Head
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Threading
    Thread
    Spacing
    Fastener Strength
    Grade/Class
    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    High-Strength Zinc-Yellow-Chromate-Plated Steel
     
    1 1/8"-12
    2 1/4"1 11/16"11/16"Fully ThreadedFine
    		SAE Grade 8
    		150,000192620A270000000
    3 1/4"1 11/16"11/16"Partially ThreadedFine
    		SAE Grade 8
    		150,000192620A27200000
    5"1 11/16"11/16"Partially ThreadedFine
    		SAE Grade 8
    		150,000192620A27300000
    9"1 11/16"11/16"Partially ThreadedFine
    		SAE Grade 8
    		150,000192620A27400000
     

    Steel Socket Head Screws

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Socket Head Screws. Steel Socket Head Screws, Fully Threaded.

    Fully Threaded

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Socket Head Screws. Steel Socket Head Screws, Partially Threaded.

    Partially Threaded

    Made of alloy steel, these screws are the standard for high-strength fastening. Use them in high-load applications such as dies, presses, and heavy equipment. The deep, six-point socket keeps the hex key from slipping out and damaging the drive.
    Length is measured from under the head.
    Black-Oxide Alloy Steel—Best for dry environments since moisture will cause these screws to rust. They have a dark, matte appearance.
    Head
    Lg.
    Dia.
    Ht.
    Threading
    Thread
    Spacing
    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Black-Oxide Alloy Steel
     
    1 1/8"-12
    3"1.688"1 1/8"Fully ThreadedFine
    		170,000190044A274000000
    4"1.688"1 1/8"Partially ThreadedFine
    		170,000190044A27500000
    5"1.688"1 1/8"Partially ThreadedFine
    		170,000190044A27600000
     

    Threaded Rods

    Anchor, connect, or hang components in a wide variety of applications, from mounting I-beams to suspending light fixtures.
    Medium-Strength Steel
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Threaded Rods. Threaded Rods.
    With tensile strengths from 110,000 psi to 125,000 psi, these rods are strong enough for most industrial applications, such as anchoring machinery and connecting pipe flanges. They are about twice as strong as low-strength steel rods. To avoid stripped threads during installation, make sure your nuts are also medium-strength steel.
    Steel—Best for dry environments since moisture will cause these rods to rust.
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Fastener Strength
    Grade/Class
    Hardness
    Specs.
    Met
    Each
    Steel
     
    1 1/8"-12
    1125,000ASTM Grade B7
    		Rockwell C35ASTM A193
    		98957A413000000
    2125,000ASTM Grade B7
    		Rockwell C35ASTM A193
    		98957A82000000
    3125,000ASTM Grade B7
    		Rockwell C35ASTM A193
    		92580A11500000
    6125,000ASTM Grade B7
    		Rockwell C35ASTM A193
    		92580A215000000
     
    High-Strength Steel
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Threaded Rods. Threaded Rods.
    With a tensile strength of 150,000 psi, these rods are strong enough to stabilize steel frameworks and structural supports, such as I-beams. They are about 25% stronger than medium-strength steel rods. To avoid stripped threads during installation, make sure your nuts are also high-strength steel.
    Zinc-Yellow-Chromate-Plated Steel—The most common choice for areas with occasional exposure to moisture.
    Steel—Best for dry environments since moisture will cause these rods to rust.
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Fastener Strength
    Grade/Class
    Hardness
    Specs. Met
    Each
    Zinc-Yellow-Chromate-Plated Steel
     
    1 1/8"-12
    3150,000ASTM Grade BD
    		Rockwell C33ASTM A354 Grade BD3313N1090000000
    6150,000ASTM Grade BD
    		Rockwell C33ASTM A354 Grade BD3313N173000000
     
    Steel
     
    1 1/8"-12
    1150,000ASTM Grade BD
    		Rockwell C33ASTM A354 Grade BD90322A37200000
    3150,000ASTM Grade BD
    		Rockwell C33ASTM A354 Grade BD90322A233000000
    6150,000ASTM Grade BD
    		Rockwell C33ASTM A354 Grade BD90322A234000000
     
    Low-Strength Steel
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Threaded Rods. Threaded Rods.
    With a tensile strength of 50,000 psi or 60,000 psi, these rods are often used to suspend light fixtures, cable trays, and conduit from ceilings. They're about half the strength of medium-strength steel rods. To avoid stripped threads during installation, make sure your nuts are also low-strength steel.
    Steel—Best for dry environments since moisture will cause these rods to rust.
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Hardness
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Steel
     
    1 1/8"-12
    150,000Rockwell B61198790A430000000
    250,000Rockwell B61198791A03900000
    350,000Rockwell B61198838A03900000
    650,000Rockwell B61198911A03900000
     

    Die Spring Screw Caps

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Die Spring Screw Caps.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Die Spring Screw Caps.
    In addition to providing a backing for springs, these screw caps can also be used to control spring tension. Install them by drilling and tapping a hole through your die set.
    Thread
    Size
    Hex
    Wd.
    Thk.
    Material
    Each
    1 1/8"-12
    		1/4"5/16"Black-Oxide Steel96235K1700000
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