Special Screws Thread Size (Inch thread) :3/8-16UNC

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Vented Screws / Vacuum Screws

Screws have gas ventilation holes for vacuum drawing of machines and have excellent corrosion resistance under vacuum environments.

Screws compatible with clean environments

Screws with cleanroom washing/cleanroom packing provided are available, along with screws compatible with clean environments such as those with ventilation holes.

Low Profile Screws / Small Head Screws

Compact head screws. Suitable for reducing the size of applications.

High Performance Stainless Steel Screws

High performance stainless steel screws have excellent strength, heat resistance, and corrosion resistance compared to standard stainless steel screws.

Titanium Screws

Screws made of titanium. They are lightweight, nonmagnetic, and chemically resistant.

Special Material Screws

Screws made of special materials such as Inconel, Molybdenum and Hastelloy to provide excellent heat, chemical, corrosion resistance.

Tools

A tool series dedicated for special applications.

Screws with Special Surface Treatment

Screws with surface treatment for seizing prevention and reflection resistance.

Micro Screws

Small-diameter screws lower than M2.6 size for precision instruments.

Captive Screws / Full Thread Screws

Screws for falling-out preventation and screws with full thread.

Quick Clamping Fastener

Components that allow easy fixture installation and removal without tools.

Functional Screws

Screws for fixing and locating clamping screws and ball plungers.

UNC Screws / UNF Screws

Screws for equipment and facilities that use inch-screw specifications.

Security screws / Tamper Resistant Screws

Screws which cannot be installed or removed easily with standard tools to prevent theft and tampering.

Hexalobular Screws

Screws with strength socket heads. For repeating installations and removals.

Plugs

Screw plugs for hydraulic and pneumatic machinery and equipment. Washers for loosening prevention.

Washers / Inserts

Washers and inserts are available with a wide variety of outside diameters and thicknesses.

Plastic Screws

Various types of plastic screws made from materials such as VESPEL®, PEEK, and PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene).

Vibration Resistance

These screw components are highly effective for prevention of screw loosening due to vibration etc.

Screw Caps / Screw Covers

Protective caps for screw heads and tips.

Chemical Resistance Screws

Screws with special materials, surface treatments, and shapes for applications that require chemical resistance.

Socket Head Cap Screws

We have Socket Head Cap Screws with various kind of materials, surface treatments and characteristics.

Hex Head Screws

We have Hex Head Screws with various kind of materials, surface treatments and characteristics.

Sheet Metal Fasteners

Available to fix thin plate thickness over 0.1mm

SEMS Screws / Improved Fastening Efficiency Screws

Screws that do not require washers. This eliminates the need to incorporate washers and contributes to improved work efficiency.

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Purposes of use

Vacuum

Low Outgassing

Cleanroom

Chemical Resistance

High Strength

High Specific Strength

Heat Resistance

Galling & Seizing Prevention

Prevention of Screw Drive Damage

Anti-Reflective

Electrical Insulation

Non-Magnetic

Lightweight

Compact and Space-Saving

Increased Productivity

Captive

Loosening Prevention

Decoration

Fixing and Positioning

Conveyance

Selection Conditions

Select Thread Size (Inch thread)3/8-16UNC

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Part Name	Hex Socket Head Cap Screws - Inch Thread	Hex Nut for Inch Screw	Flat Washer for Inch Screw	Spring Washer for Inch Screw
Part Number	SNSS-3/8-16	SHNS-3/8-16	SWAS-3/8-IF	SWAS-3/8-IS
Feature	Inch Thread	For Inch Screws	For Inch Screws	For Inch Screws
Material	SUSXM7 (Equivalent to SUS304)	Equivalent to SUS304	Equivalent to SUS304	Equivalent to SUS304
Surface Treatment	-	-	-	-
Thread Size	3/8-16UNC	3/8-16UNC	3/8-16UNC	3/8-16UNC
CAD	CAD	CAD	CAD	CAD
Specifications	Specifications	Specifications	Specifications	Specifications
List	SNSS-3/8-16-1 SNSS-3/8-16-1 1/2 SNSS-3/8-16-1 1/4 SNSS-3/8-16-1 3/4 SNSS-3/8-16-1/2 SNSS-3/8-16-2 SNSS-3/8-16-3/4 SNSS-3/8-16-5/8 SNSS-3/8-16-7/8	SHNS-3/8-16	SWAS-3/8-IF	SWAS-3/8-IS

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No. 8: Preventing Part Fall-out

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Here we introduce products that can be used to prevent part fall-out.

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S0.6 S0.8 M1 M1.2 M1.4 M1.6 M1.7 M2 M2.5 M2.6 M3 M4 M5 M6 M8 M10 M12 M14 M16 M18 M20 M22 M24 M27 M30 M33 M36

Select Thread Size (Inch thread)

No.2-56UNC No.4-40UNC No.5-40UNC No.6-32UNC No.8-32UNC No.10-32UNF No.10-24UNC No.12-24UNC 1/4-28UNF 1/4-20UNC 5/16-18UNC

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No. 6: Thermal Cycling

Customization

Flexus

Designs and Examples of What NBK Can Create

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Custom made

Cleanroom Wash / Cleanroom Packing Service

Screw Length Adjustment Service

Couplings Bore and Keyway Additional Modification Service

Captive Processing Service

Screw combination service

No. 6: Thermal Cycling

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Hints for correctly using NBK products: Captive Washer for Pull

Hints for correctly using NBK products: Metal Super Knob

Hints for correctly using NBK products: Ball Plungers

Procedure of Selection

Choosing the most suitable coupling

Choosing the most suitable coupling

Procedure of Selection (Actuator)

Procedure of Selection

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No. 8: Preventing Part Fall-out

No. 6: Thermal Cycling

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Stainless Steel Screws Resistant to High Pressure【Improved productivity/workability】

CE-marked components which prevent foreign matter contamination are required 【Safety / precautionary measures】

Preventing gaps between the sheet and screw when fastening thin sheets

What is Specific Strength? A new index for weight reduction of equipment 【Smaller and Lighter】

Screws must be protected from chemicals 【Energy-saving / reduced work-hours】

Higher torque and Lower price.

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No. 6: Thermal Cycling

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What makes our custom screws special

Customization

NBK SPECIAL SCREWS

Flexus

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No. 6: Thermal Cycling

No. 5: Solving common problems inside equipment

Solving common issues with Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment（Pre-Process）

What is Specific Strength? A new index for weight reduction of equipment 【Smaller and Lighter】

Higher torque and Lower price.

No. 2: Vacuum environments

What are Hex Socket Head Cap Screws (cap bolts)?

What are Captive Screws? Introduction of the NBK Captive Series

For better drive

Plastic Screw Property

No. 2: Vacuum environments

What are Hex Socket Head Cap Screws (cap bolts)?

What are Captive Screws? Introduction of the NBK Captive Series

No. 8: Preventing Part Fall-out

No. 6: Thermal Cycling

Vol.1　What is Seizing (Galling)?

Vol.7　Screw Tightening Control Methods

Vol.4　What are washers used for?

Vol.6　Varieties of Screws "Beyond" SUS

Vol.1　What is Seizing (Galling)?

Vol.7　Screw Tightening Control Methods

Vol.1　What is Seizing (Galling)?

Vol.4　What are washers used for?

Vol.7　Screw Tightening Control Methods