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    ASME B18.3 Hexagon Socket Flat Countersunk Head Cap Screws Dimensions

    Flat countersunk socket head cap screws manufactured according to ASME B18.3 fastening specifications.

    ASME B18.3 Hexagon Socket Flat Countersunk Head Cap Screws are widely used in precision engineering, machinery, aerospace, and industrial assemblies requiring flush surface finishes. These countersunk screws provide secure fastening, smooth surface alignment, and reliable torque performance for high-precision applications.

    ASME B18.3 Hexagon Socket Flat Countersunk Head Cap Screws

    ASME B18.3 Hexagon Socket Flat Countersunk Head Cap Screws Dimension (mm)

    Nominal Size Body Diameter, D Head Diameter, A Reference Head Height, H Protrusion Gage Diameter, G Protrusion, P Nominal Hexagon Socket Size, J Minimum Key Engagement, T Maximum Fillet Transition Diameter, F
    Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Min. Max.
    0 (0.0600) 1.524 1.442 3.505 2.971 1.117 1.981 1.955 1.117 0.660 0.902 0.889 0.635 1.828
    1 (0.0730) 1.854 1.765 4.267 3.632 1.371 2.565 2.540 1.219 0.711 1.295 1.270 0.787 2.260
    2 (0.0860) 2.184 2.087 5.003 4.267 1.625 3.149 3.124 1.295 0.787 1.295 1.270 0.965 2.692
    3 (0.0990) 2.514 2.410 5.740 4.902 1.854 3.759 3.733 1.371 0.838 1.613 1.588 1.117 3.022
    4 (0.1120) 2.844 2.730 6.477 5.537 2.108 4.368 4.343 1.447 0.914 1.613 1.588 1.397 3.454
    5 (0.1250) 3.175 3.053 7.137 6.096 2.286 4.978 4.953 1.498 0.939 2.009 1.984 1.549 3.886
    6 (0.1380) 3.505 3.375 7.797 6.680 2.463 5.588 5.562 1.524 0.939 2.009 1.984 1.676 4.267
    8 (0.1640) 4.165 4.025 9.118 7.899 2.844 6.781 6.756 1.600 0.990 2.418 2.38 1.930 4.927
    10 (0.1900) 4.826 4.673 10.439 9.118 3.225 7.950 7.924 1.676 1.041 3.226 3.175 2.209 5.588
    12 (0.2158) 5.481 5.339 11.430 10.414 3.429 9.144 9.118 1.752 1.066 3.226 3.175 2.387 6.248
    1/4 (0.2500) 6.350 6.184 13.487 12.192 4.089 10.769 10.744 1.828 1.092 4.031 3.967 2.819 7.112
    5/16 (0.3125) 7.937 7.747 16.662 15.240 5.029 13.690 13.665 1.981 1.193 4.826 4.763 3.429 8.712
    3/8 (0.3750) 9.525 9.342 19.837 18.288 5.943 16.586 16.560 2.235 1.270 5.631 5.555 4.038 10.287
    7/16 (0.4375) 11.112 10.906 21.437 19.837 5.943 17.526 17.475 2.641 1.600 6.426 6.35 4.038 11.887
    1/2 (0.5000) 12.700 12.494 23.825 22.148 6.375 18.770 18.745 3.327 2.209 8.026 7.938 4.368 13.462
    5/8 (0.6250) 15.875 15.654 30.175 28.244 8.229 24.434 24.409 3.708 2.438 9.627 9.525 5.588 16.637
    3/4 (0.7500) 19.050 18.811 36.525 34.417 10.058 30.124 30.099 4.318 2.667 12.827 12.7 5.588 19.812
    7/8 (0.8750) 22.225 21.963 42.875 40.741 11.887 35.839 35.814 4.191 2.997 14.427 14.288 6.299 22.987
    1 (1.0000) 25.400 25.110 49.225 46.761 13.716 41.529 41.503 4.597 3.302 16.027 15.875 7.543 26.162
    1 1/8 (1.1250) 28.575 28.158 55.575 52.806 15.519 47.218 47.193 4.978 3.556 19.228 19.05 8.255 30.149
    1 1/4 (1.2500) 31.750 31.333 61.925 58.826 17.348 52.908 52.882 5.384 3.810 22.479 22.225 9.093 33.324
    1 3/8 (1.3750) 34.925 34.462 68.275 64.846 19.177 58.572 58.547 5.791 4.114 22.479 22.225 10.210 36.499
    1 1/2 (1.5000) 38.100 37.637 74.625 70.891 21.005 64.262 64.236 6.172 4.394 25.908 25.4 11.049 39.674

    ASME B18.3 Hexagon Socket Flat Countersunk Head Cap Screws Length Tolerances(mm)

    Nominal Length Nominal Size, Tolerances on Lengths
    0 Through
    3/8, Incl.
    7/16 Through
    3/4, Incl.
    7/8 Through
    1 1/2, Incl.
    Up to 25.4, incl. -0.762 -0.762 -1.270
    Over 25.4 to 63.5, incl. -1.016 -1.524 -2.540
    Over 63.5 to 152.4, incl. -1.524 -2.032 -3.556
    Over 152.4 -3.048 -3.048 -5.080

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What grades of nonferrous metal does ASTM F468 cover for flat head socket cap screws?

    ASTM F468 covers copper (C11000), brass (C26000, C27000, C46200, C46400), bronze (C51000 phosphor, C61300/C61400/C63000 aluminum, C64200, C65100/C65500/C66100 silicon, C67500 manganese), cupro-nickel (C71000, C71500), nickel-base alloys (N04400 Monel 400, N04405, N05500 Monel K-500, N06059 Alloy 59, N06625 Inconel 625, N06686, N10001 Hastelloy B-2, N10276 Hastelloy C-276), aluminum (A92024, A96061, A97075), and titanium (R50250 Gr 1, R50400 Gr 2, R50700 Gr 4, R56400 Gr 5, R56401 Gr 23 ELI, R52400 Gr 7, R58640 Gr 19, R55111 Gr 32) - all available for this product family at TorqBolt.

    What is the dimensional standard for these flat head socket cap screws?

    This product follows ASME B18.3, the dimensional standard for flat head socket cap screws. Material chemistry, mechanical properties, and acceptance criteria follow ASTM F468 / F468M for nonferrous bolting. TorqBolt supplies both inch-series and metric sizes per the applicable ASME or ISO drawing.

    Which F468 grades are best for marine and seawater service?

    For seawater bolting per F468: Monel 400 (N04400) and Monel K-500 (N05500) resist chloride stress-corrosion cracking and HF acid; nickel-aluminum bronze C63000 is the standard high-strength marine fastener; cupro-nickel C71500 is preferred for condenser tube-sheet bolting; naval brass C46400 is the lower-cost option for routine marine hardware; titanium Grade 2 (R50400) is the premium choice for severe chloride + chemical service.

    Are F468 flat head socket cap screws NACE MR0175 acceptable for sour service?

    Most F468 nickel and titanium grades are NACE MR0175 / ISO 15156-listed: Monel 400 (N04400), Monel K-500 (N05500) conditional, Inconel 625 (N06625), Hastelloy B-2 (N10001), Hastelloy C-276 (N10276), Alloy 59 (N06059), Alloy 686 (N06686), and all titanium grades (R50400, R52400, R56400, R56401). Aluminum bronzes are generally not preferred for sour service. TorqBolt provides NACE-compliant heat-treat and hardness reports on request.

    References & Standards

    • ASTM F468 / F468M - Standard Specification for Nonferrous Bolts, Hex Cap Screws, and Studs for General Use
    • ASTM F467 / F467M - Companion specification for Nonferrous Nuts (mate with F468 for matched-alloy assemblies)
    • ASTM F436 / F436M - Hardened steel washers (ferrous washer companion when nonferrous washers are not specified)
    • NACE MR0175 / ISO 15156 - Sour-service hardness limits for petroleum and natural gas industries
    • ASME B18.2.1 / B18.2.3 series / B18.3 / B18.6.7M / B18.31 / B16.5 - Dimensional standards referenced by F468
    • DIN 912 / 933 / 931 - Metric hex socket head and hex head cap screw dimensional standards