Socket Screws
Socket screws have a cylindrical head and an internal hex drive. They are used when externally wrenched fasteners are not practical because of a lack of space. Socket screws are tightened using an Allan or Hex key. Discover everything you need to know in our socket screws guide.RS Components offer an extensive range of high-quality threaded fixings with standard metric threads and UNC (Unified National Coarse) thread.Head ShapesHex Socket Button – has a larger head diameter making them more appropriate for holding thin materials such as sheet metal guards.Hex Socket Cap – Socket cap screws have a head height equal to the shank diameter. They are used instead of a hex bolt when there is less clearance available.Hex Socket Countersunk – used when you need a screw to fit flush or below the surface of your material.Hex Socket Shoulder – often used as a pivot point or axis because shoulders are ground to a tight tolerance. They feature a small cylindrical head with tall vertical sides.What are the different types of materials available?Our socket screws are available in a range of materials to suit every application and environment. They include;Stainless Steel, including 316 and 304 gradesSteelBrassTitanium AlloyWhen would I use a Socket Screw?Socket screws are often used in applications where there is limited clearance such as in machine building and maintenance, tools and dies, and engineering applications.What are the advantages of using a Socket Screw?As compared to ordinary fasteners, fewer socket screws of the same size can achieve the same clamping force in a joint.As fewer screws are required for a given job, fewer holes are required to be drilled and tapped.There is weight reduction as fewer screws are used.There are weight reductions due to the smaller size of the component parts. The cylindrical heads of socket screws require less space than hex heads and require no additional wrench space.
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RS PRO Plain Stainless Steel Hex Socket Countersunk Screw, DIN 7991 M10 x 20mm
VND738,775.84Bag (1 Bag of 50) -
RS PRO Plain Stainless Steel Hex Socket Button Screw, ISO 7380 M5 x 20mm
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RS PRO M3 x 30mm Hex Socket Cap Screw Plain Stainless Steel
VND739,159.52Box (1 Box of 50) -
RS PRO Black, Self-Colour Steel Hex Socket Cap Screw, BS 2470 3/8in x 2in
VND745,106.56Box (1 Box of 25) -
RS PRO Bright Zinc Plated Steel Hex Socket Button Screw, ISO 7380 M4 x 16mm
VND750,286.24Box (1 Box of 100) -
RS PRO Bright Zinc Plated Steel Hex Socket Cap Screw, DIN 912 M8 x 45mm
VND752,588.32Bag (1 Bag of 50) -
RS PRO M6 x 20mm Hex Socket Cap Screw Black, Self-Colour Steel
VND752,780.16Box (1 Box of 200) -
RS PRO Bright Zinc Plated Steel Hex Socket Cap Screw, DIN 912 M8 x 10mm
VND755,849.60Bag (1 Bag of 100) -
RS PRO Bright Zinc Plated Steel Hex Socket Cap Screw, DIN 912 M3 x 8mm
VND764,866.08Box (1 Box of 100) -
RS PRO M8 x 30mm Hex Socket Cap Screw Plain Stainless Steel
VND765,633.44Box (1 Box of 25) -
RS PRO Plain Stainless Steel Hex Socket Cap Screw, DIN 912 M3 x 12mm
VND770,045.76Bag (1 Bag of 50) -
RS PRO M6 x 25mm Hex Socket Cap Screw Plain Stainless Steel
VND772,539.68Box (1 Box of 50) -
RS PRO M4 x 30mm Hex Socket Cap Screw Plain Stainless Steel
VND776,568.32Box (1 Box of 50) -
RS PRO M5 x 16mm Hex Socket Button Screw Plain Stainless Steel
VND777,143.84Box (1 Box of 100) -
RS PRO Bright Zinc Plated Steel Hex Socket Cap Screw, DIN 912 M12 x 20mm
VND777,527.52Bag (1 Bag of 50) -
RS PRO Plain Stainless Steel Hex Socket Button Screw, ISO 7380 M6 x 20mm
VND778,678.56Box (1 Box of 50) -
RS PRO M3 x 20mm Hex Socket Cap Screw Plain Stainless Steel
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Holo-Krome Black, Self-Colour Steel Hex Socket Cap Screw, BS 2470 No. 8 x 13mm
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RS PRO Bright Zinc Plated Steel Hex Socket Cap Screw, DIN 912 M8 x 25mm
VND782,707.20Box (1 Box of 50) -
RS PRO Black, Self-Colour Steel Hex Socket Cap Screw, BS 2470 1/4in x 1/2in
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RS PRO M12 x 40mm Hex Socket Cap Screw Plain Stainless Steel
VND783,282.72Box (1 Box of 10) -
RS PRO Plain Stainless Steel Hex Socket Cap Screw, DIN 912 M5 x 35mm
VND785,009.28Bag (1 Bag of 50)
