Socket Head Fasteners

Socket head cap screws are used for applications with limited space. They have cylindrical head and internal wrenching features (mostly hexagon socket) that allow them to be used in locations where externally wrenched fasteners aren't desirable. They are used for critical vehicle applications, machine tools, tools and dies, earth moving and mining machinery, and a wide range of engineering applications. The most important reasons for the increasing use of socket head cap screws in industry are safety, reliability and economy. In this article information is given on 1936 and 1960-Series socket head cap screws, advantages of socket head cap screws, product and dimensions standards, advantages of Unbrako socket head cap screws, information on metric socket head cap screws made by Unbrako as per ANSI standard and countersunk head screws with hexagon socket.