4-48 Socket Head Cap Screws

4-48 Socket Head Cap Screws | The Nutty Company, Inc.

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4-48 Socket Head Cap Screws

#4-48 socket head cap screws in SAE fine (UNF) thread, made from heat treated alloy steel with a black oxide finish. We stock 1/8", 3/16", 1/4", 5/16", 3/8", 1/2", 5/8", 3/4", 7/8", 1-1/2" lengths. They take a 3/32" hex key. Shorter lengths are fully threaded (FT) and longer lengths partially threaded (PT).

Specifications

  • Size: #4-48 (SAE fine)
  • Lengths: 1/8", 3/16", 1/4", 5/16", 3/8", 1/2", 5/8", 3/4", 7/8", 1-1/2"
  • Hex key: 3/32"
  • Tap drill: #42
  • Material: alloy steel, ASTM A574
  • Finish: black oxide
  • Strength: 180,000 psi minimum tensile strength (ASTM A574)

Common Uses

  • Machinery and tooling
  • Jigs and fixtures
  • Counterbored holes

FAQ

What hex key fits a #4-48 socket head cap screw?
A 3/32" hex key (Allen wrench).

What tap drill do I use for #4-48?
Use a #42 drill for a standard 75% thread.

Will black oxide socket screws rust?
Black oxide is a thin conversion finish with a light oil. It gives mild rust protection indoors and a clean dark look, but it is not made for outdoor or wet use. For outdoor, wet or washdown areas, use our stainless steel socket screws.

Related: Stainless Socket Head Cap Screws | Hex Keys | All Socket Head Cap Screws SAE Fine

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