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ASME B18.3 (T13):2012 Socket Head Cap Hex Socket Screw

ASME B18.3 (T13):2012 Socket Head Cap Hex Socket Screw combines a hex socket drive with a shoulder structure, making it suitable for fastening points that require reliable clamping, removable maintenance, and standardized assembly. The ASME standard framework suits projects requiring U.S.-standard compatibility and engineering applicability, supporting smooth alignment between engineering drawings, purchasing lists, and quality inspection.

From an assembly perspective, the internal hex socket provides deeper tool engagement, enabling higher assembly torque in compact spaces while reducing external head interference. At the same time, the defined shoulder can serve as a locating, guiding, or rotational bearing surface, while the threaded section provides locking, so the screw can provide stable fastening performance across different sheet thicknesses, appearance requirements, and space limitations.

It is suitable for linkages, guide elements, stamping tools, sliding parts, and assemblies requiring repeatable positioning. For batch assembly, the product can be tailored around workstation tools, tightening torque, visual grade, and packaging method to reduce sorting cost and improve assembly consistency.

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Dimensions unit: inch

Specification

1/8
(4#)

5/32
(6#)

3/16
(8#)

1/4
(10#)

5/16
(1/4)

3/8
(5/16)

1/2
(3/8)

5/8
(1/2)

3/4
(5/8)

1
(3/4)

1-1/4
(7/8)

1-1/2
(1-1/8)

1-3/4
(1-1/4)

2
(1-1/2)

PP

40

32

32

24

20

18

16

13

11

10

9

7

7

6

d

Nominal diameter

4#

6#

8#

10#

1/4

5/16

3/8

1/2

5/8

3/4

7/8

1-1/8

1-1/4

1-1/2

Nominal diameter

0.1120

0.1380

0.1640

0.1900

0.2500

0.3125

0.3750

0.5000

0.6250

0.7500

0.8750

1.1250

1.2500

1.5000

ds

Max.

0.123

0.154

0.185

0.248

0.3105

0.373

0.498

0.623

0.748

0.998

1.248

1.498

1.748

1.998

Min.

0.121

0.152

0.183

0.246

0.3085

0.371

0.496

0.621

0.746

0.996

1.246

1.496

1.746

1.996

dk

Max.

0.25

0.281

0.312

0.375

0.438

0.562

0.75

0.875

1

1.312

1.75

2.125

2.375

2.75

Min.

0.235

0.266

0.296

0.357

0.419

0.543

0.729

0.853

0.977

1.287

1.723

2.095

2.345

2.72

k

Max.

0.125

0.125

0.156

0.188

0.219

0.25

0.312

0.375

0.5

0.625

0.75

1

1.125

1.25

Min.

0.115

0.115

0.146

0.177

0.209

0.24

0.302

0.365

0.49

0.61

0.735

0.98

1.105

1.23

s

公称

0.078

0.094

0.094

0.125

0.156

0.188

0.25

0.312

0.375

0.5

0.625

0.875

1

1.25

t

Min.

0.067

0.067

0.079

0.094

0.117

0.141

0.188

0.234

0.281

0.375

0.469

0.656

0.75

0.937

b

Thread length

0.157

0.187

0.189

0.375

0.438

0.5

0.625

0.75

0.875

1

1.125

1.5

1.75

2

c

Max.

0.008

0.008

0.012

0.020

0.026

0.031

0.040

0.050

0.069

0.083

0.102

0.138

0.157

0.176

ds1

Min.

0.108

0.140

0.154

0.227

0.289

0.352

0.477

0.602

0.727

0.977

1.227

1.478

1.728

1.978

ds2

Max.

0.076

0.100

0.120

0.142

0.193

0.249

0.304

0.414

0.521

0.638

0.750

0.964

1.089

1.307

Min.

0.069

0.093

0.112

0.133

0.182

0.237

0.291

0.397

0.502

0.616

0.726

0.934

1.059

1.277

L1

Max.

0.040

0.040

0.040

0.093

0.093

0.093

0.093

0.093

0.093

0.125

0.125

0.125

0.125

0.125

L2

Max.

0.078

0.063

0.069

0.083

0.100

0.111

0.125

0.154

0.182

0.200

0.222

0.286

0.286

0.333

r1

Min.

0.006

0.007

0.008

0.009

0.012

0.015

0.020

0.024

0.030

0.040

0.050

0.060

0.070

0.080

r2

Max.

0.016

0.018

0.018

0.023

0.028

0.031

0.035

0.042

0.051

0.055

0.062

0.072

0.072

0.102

Min.

0.010

0.012

0.012

0.017

0.022

0.025

0.029

0.036

0.045

0.049

0.056

0.066

0.066

0.096

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