Socket Head Cap Screws

The socket head cap screw or socket screws as they are widely known, is a commonly used type of Fastener in machinery in Australia. The Hex Socket Head Cap Screw has a cylindrical head with an internal hex recess, therefore giving its name socket head. The hex recess allows for east insertion and secure fastening with a hex wrench or Allen key. The hex socket often comes with a plain head for cosmetic purposes or with a knurled edge for griping with locking pliers if the hex socket is stripped out. 

Socket Screws have a machine thread and may come with a plain shank or a full thread depending on the size, type or manufacturer. 

The Fastener Factory distributes Cap Screws in a range of material, including stainless steel for corrosive resistance and zinc plated for standard machinery applications and  a range of high tensile socket head cap screws for applications where high strength or high torque is required.

An adaptable and dependable fastener, socket head cap screws are frequently used in automotive, electrical components, machine assembly and the aviation industry.

Socket Head Cap screws also come in button head and a countersunk design and are appropriate for a wide range of applications because to their distinctive design and the diversity of materials available. Thus, take into account the socket head cap screw as a dependable fastening alternative while creating or developing machines.