Socket Head Cap Screws

What are Hex Socket Head Cap Screws?

A socket head cap screw is a type of bolt with a hexagonal recess in its head.
It is also commonly referred to as a cap bolt or cap screw.
By inserting a hex key into the hexagonal socket and applying torque across all six sides, the screw can be tightened with high strength and is less likely to loosen.
Compared to using a screwdriver or spanner, it requires less working space, making it suitable for installation in confined areas.
They are widely used in various fields, including industrial equipment and machinery.

The main types include:
1. Socket Head Cap Screws
This is the most common type, featuring a cylindrical head. It is suitable for applications requiring high strength and high torque.

2. Socket Button Head Screws
With a low-profile, rounded head, they are ideal for panels and exterior parts where appearance is important.
In addition, the curved head surface helps suppress electric field concentration at the edges, making them less likely to cause discharge or leakage than cap screws in high-voltage equipment or environments with a risk of discharge
(such as vacuum equipment, electron beam equipment, and X-ray equipment).

3. Socket Flat Head Screws
The flat, countersunk head allows a flush finish with the fastening surface, making them ideal for locations where a protruding head must be avoided.

4. Socket Set Screws (Hollow Set Screws, Grub Screws)
These screws consist only of a threaded section without a head and are used to secure or position components by pressing the tip against a mating part.

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

We have Socket Head Cap Screws with various kind of materials, surface treatments and characteristics.
Selection Conditions
  • Select screw length(mm)50
Image Socket Head Cap Screws Socket Head Cap Screws Socket Head Cap Screws Socket Head Cap Screws Socket Head Cap Screws Socket Head Cap Screws Socket Head Cap Screws Socket Head Cap Screws Socket Head Cap Screws
Part Name Socket Head Cap Screws Socket Head Cap Screws Socket Head Cap Screws Socket Head Cap Screws Socket Head Cap Screws Socket Head Cap Screws Socket Head Cap Screws Socket Head Cap Screws Socket Head Cap Screws
Part Number SNS-M6-50 SNS-M8-50 SNS-M10-50 SNS-M12-50 SNS-M16-50 SNS-M6-50-TZB SNS-M8-50-TZB SNS-M10-50-TZB SNS-M12-50-TZB
Feature Hex Socket Head Cap Screws
Conforming to JIS B 1176
Hex Socket Head Cap Screws
Conforming to JIS B 1176
Hex Socket Head Cap Screws
Conforming to JIS B 1176
Hex Socket Head Cap Screws
Conforming to JIS B 1176
Hex Socket Head Cap Screws
Conforming to JIS B 1176
Hex Socket Head Cap Screws
Conforming to JIS B 1176
Hex Socket Head Cap Screws
Conforming to JIS B 1176
Hex Socket Head Cap Screws
Conforming to JIS B 1176
Hex Socket Head Cap Screws
Conforming to JIS B 1176
Material Steel Steel Steel Steel Steel Steel Steel Steel Steel
Thread Size M6 M8 M10 M12 M16 M6 M8 M10 M12
Length 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50
Operating Temperature (℃) - - - - - - - - -
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Specifications Specifications Specifications Specifications Specifications Specifications Specifications Specifications Specifications Specifications
Image Socket Head Cap Screws Socket Head Cap Screws Socket Head Cap Screws Socket Head Cap Screws / Fine Thread Socket Head Cap Screws / Fine Thread Hex Socket Head Cap Screws - Fine Pitch Thread Hex Socket Head Cap Screws - Fine Pitch Thread Hex Socket Head Cap Screws - Fine Pitch Thread Hex Socket Head Cap Screws - Full Thread
Part Name Socket Head Cap Screws Socket Head Cap Screws Socket Head Cap Screws Socket Head Cap Screws / Fine Thread Socket Head Cap Screws / Fine Thread Hex Socket Head Cap Screws - Fine Pitch Thread Hex Socket Head Cap Screws - Fine Pitch Thread Hex Socket Head Cap Screws - Fine Pitch Thread Hex Socket Head Cap Screws - Full Thread
Part Number SNS-M16-50-TZB SNSS-M12-50 SNSS-M16-50 SNS-M12-P1.25-50 SNS-M16-P1.5-50 SNSS-M8-P1-50 SNSS-M10-P1-50 SNSS-M12-P1-50 SNSS-M3-50-FT
Feature Hex Socket Head Cap Screws
Conforming to JIS B 1176
Hex Socket Head Cap Screws
Conforming to JIS B 1176
Hex Socket Head Cap Screws
Conforming to JIS B 1176
Positioning
Loosening Countermeasures
Conforming to JIS B 1176
Positioning
Loosening Countermeasures
Conforming to JIS B 1176
Locating
LoosenessCountermeasure
Locating
LoosenessCountermeasure
Locating
LoosenessCountermeasure
Standard
Material Steel SUSXM7 (Equivalent to SUS304) SUSXM7 (Equivalent to SUS304) Steel Steel SUSXM7 (Equivalent to SUS304) SUSXM7 (Equivalent to SUS304) SUSXM7 (Equivalent to SUS304) SUSXM7 (Equivalent to SUS304)
Thread Size M16 M12 M16 M12 M16 M8 M10 M12 M3
Length 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50
Operating Temperature (℃) - - - - - - - - -
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Specifications Specifications Specifications Specifications Specifications Specifications Specifications Specifications Specifications Specifications
Image Hex Socket Head Cap Screws - Full Thread Hex Socket Head Cap Screws - Full Thread Hex Socket Head Cap Screws - Full Thread Hex Socket Head Cap Screws - Full Thread Hex Socket Head Cap Screws - Full Thread High Strength Stainless Steel Socket Head Cap Screws High Strength Stainless Steel Socket Head Cap Screws High Strength Stainless Steel Socket Head Cap Screws High Strength Stainless Steel Socket Head Cap Screws
Part Name Hex Socket Head Cap Screws - Full Thread Hex Socket Head Cap Screws - Full Thread Hex Socket Head Cap Screws - Full Thread Hex Socket Head Cap Screws - Full Thread Hex Socket Head Cap Screws - Full Thread High Strength Stainless Steel Socket Head Cap Screws High Strength Stainless Steel Socket Head Cap Screws High Strength Stainless Steel Socket Head Cap Screws High Strength Stainless Steel Socket Head Cap Screws
Part Number SNSS-M4-50-FT SNSS-M5-50-FT SNSS-M6-50-FT SNSS-M8-50-FT SNSS-M10-50-FT SNSLG-M4-50 SNSLG-M5-50 SNSLG-M6-50 SNSLG-M8-50
Feature Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard High Strength (Tensile Strength Ranking 10.8 Equivalent)
Heat Resistance
Corrosion Resistance
Nonmagnetic
High Strength (Tensile Strength Ranking 10.8 Equivalent)
Heat Resistance
Corrosion Resistance
Nonmagnetic
High Strength (Tensile Strength Ranking 10.8 Equivalent)
Heat Resistance
Corrosion Resistance
Nonmagnetic
High Strength (Tensile Strength Ranking 10.8 Equivalent)
Heat Resistance
Corrosion Resistance
Nonmagnetic
Material SUSXM7 (Equivalent to SUS304) SUSXM7 (Equivalent to SUS304) SUSXM7 (Equivalent to SUS304) SUSXM7 (Equivalent to SUS304) SUSXM7 (Equivalent to SUS304) SUS316L SUS316L SUS316L SUS316L
Thread Size M4 M5 M6 M8 M10 M4 M5 M6 M8
Length 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50
Operating Temperature (℃) - - - - - - - - -
CAD CAD CAD CAD CAD CAD CAD CAD CAD CAD
Specifications Specifications Specifications Specifications Specifications Specifications Specifications Specifications Specifications Specifications
Image High Strength Stainless Steel Socket Head Cap Screws Hex Socket Head Cap Screws - High Intensity S.S. Hex Socket Head Cap Screws - High Intensity S.S. Hex Socket Head Cap Screws - High Intensity S.S. Hex Socket Head Cap Screws - High Intensity S.S. Hex Socket Head Cap Screws - Titanium Hex Socket Head Cap Screws - High Intensity Titanium Alloy Hex Socket Head Cap Screws - High Intensity Titanium Alloy Hex Socket Head Cap Screws - High Intensity Titanium Alloy
Part Name High Strength Stainless Steel Socket Head Cap Screws Hex Socket Head Cap Screws - High Intensity S.S. Hex Socket Head Cap Screws - High Intensity S.S. Hex Socket Head Cap Screws - High Intensity S.S. Hex Socket Head Cap Screws - High Intensity S.S. Hex Socket Head Cap Screws - Titanium Hex Socket Head Cap Screws - High Intensity Titanium Alloy Hex Socket Head Cap Screws - High Intensity Titanium Alloy Hex Socket Head Cap Screws - High Intensity Titanium Alloy
Part Number SNSLG-M10-50 SNSX-M6-50-109 SNSX-M8-50-109 SNSX-M10-50-109 SNSX-M12-50-109 SNST-M6-50 SNSTG-M6-50 SNSTG-M8-50 SNSTG-M10-50
Feature High Strength (Tensile Strength Ranking 10.8 Equivalent)
Heat Resistance
Corrosion Resistance
Nonmagnetic
High Strength
HeatResistance
Corrosion Resistance
Nonmagnetic
High Strength
HeatResistance
Corrosion Resistance
Nonmagnetic
High Strength
HeatResistance
Corrosion Resistance
Nonmagnetic
High Strength
HeatResistance
Corrosion Resistance
Nonmagnetic
Lightweight
Nonmagnetic
Chemical Resistance
High Strength
Lightweight
Nonmagnetic
Corrosion Resistance
High Strength
Lightweight
Nonmagnetic
Corrosion Resistance
High Strength
Lightweight
Nonmagnetic
Corrosion Resistance
Material SUS316L SUS316L HiMo SUS316L HiMo SUS316L HiMo SUS316L HiMo Grade 2 Titanium Grade 5 Titanium Grade 5 Titanium Grade 5 Titanium
Thread Size M10 M6 M8 M10 M12 M6 M6 M8 M10
Length 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50
Operating Temperature (℃) - - - - - - - - -
CAD CAD CAD CAD CAD CAD CAD CAD CAD CAD
Specifications Specifications Specifications Specifications Specifications Specifications Specifications Specifications Specifications Specifications
Image Plastic Screw - Socket Head Cap Screws - Full Thread - PEEK Plastic Screw - Socket Head Cap Screws - Full Thread - PEEK Plastic Screw - Socket Head Cap Screws - Full Thread - PEEK Plastic Screw - Socket Head Cap Screws - Full Thread - PEEK Hex Socket Head Cap Screws with Captive Washers Socket Head Cap Screws with Low Profile Socket Head Cap Screws with Low Profile Socket Head Cap Screws with Low Profile - SUSXM7 Socket Head Cap Screws with Low Profile - SUSXM7
Part Name Plastic Screw - Socket Head Cap Screws - Full Thread - PEEK Plastic Screw - Socket Head Cap Screws - Full Thread - PEEK Plastic Screw - Socket Head Cap Screws - Full Thread - PEEK Plastic Screw - Socket Head Cap Screws - Full Thread - PEEK Hex Socket Head Cap Screws with Captive Washers Socket Head Cap Screws with Low Profile Socket Head Cap Screws with Low Profile Socket Head Cap Screws with Low Profile - SUSXM7 Socket Head Cap Screws with Low Profile - SUSXM7
Part Number SPE-M3-50-C-FT SPE-M4-50-C-FT SPE-M5-50-C-FT SPE-M6-50-C-FT SNSQS-M6-50 SLH-M8-50 SLH-M10-50 SLHS-M8-50 SLHS-M10-50
Feature Chemical Resistance
Heat Resistance
Full Thread
Chemical Resistance
Heat Resistance
Full Thread
Chemical Resistance
Heat Resistance
Full Thread
Chemical Resistance
Heat Resistance
Full Thread
Captive Washers
I=3
Space-Saving
Low Profile
Conforms to DIN 7984.
Space-Saving
Low Profile
Conforms to DIN 7984.
Space-Saving
Low Profile
Space-Saving
Low Profile
Material PEEK PEEK PEEK PEEK SUSXM7 (Equivalent to SUS304) Steel Steel SUSXM7 (Equivalent to SUS304) SUSXM7 (Equivalent to SUS304)
Thread Size M3 M4 M5 M6 M6 M8 M10 M8 M10
Length 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50
Operating Temperature (℃) - - - - - - - - -
CAD CAD CAD CAD CAD CAD CAD CAD CAD CAD
Specifications Specifications Specifications Specifications Specifications Specifications Specifications Specifications Specifications Specifications
Image Socket Head Cap Screws with Ultra Low Profile (Full Thread) Socket Head Cap Screws with Ultra Low Profile (Full Thread) Socket Head Cap Screws with Ultra Low Profile (Full Thread) Socket Head Cap Screws with Ultra Low Profile (Full Thread) Socket Head Cap Screws with Ultra Low Profile (Full Thread) Socket Head Cap Screws with Ultra Low Profile (Full Thread) Vented Socket Head Cap Screws Vented Socket Head Cap Screws Vented Socket Head Cap Screws
Part Name Socket Head Cap Screws with Ultra Low Profile (Full Thread) Socket Head Cap Screws with Ultra Low Profile (Full Thread) Socket Head Cap Screws with Ultra Low Profile (Full Thread) Socket Head Cap Screws with Ultra Low Profile (Full Thread) Socket Head Cap Screws with Ultra Low Profile (Full Thread) Socket Head Cap Screws with Ultra Low Profile (Full Thread) Vented Socket Head Cap Screws Vented Socket Head Cap Screws Vented Socket Head Cap Screws
Part Number SSHS-M3-50-FT SSHS-M4-50-FT SSHS-M5-50-FT SSHS-M6-50-FT SSHS-M8-50-FT SSHS-M10-50-FT SVSS-M6-50 SVSS-M8-50 SVSS-M10-50
Feature Full Thread
Space-Saving
Ultra Low Profile
Full Thread
Space-Saving
Ultra Low Profile
Full Thread
Space-Saving
Ultra Low Profile
Full Thread
Space-Saving
Ultra Low Profile
Full Thread
Space-Saving
Ultra Low Profile
Full Thread
Space-Saving
Ultra Low Profile
Standard Standard Standard
Material SUS304 SUS304 SUS304 SUS304 SUS304 SUS304 SUSXM7 (Equivalent to SUS304) SUSXM7 (Equivalent to SUS304) SUSXM7 (Equivalent to SUS304)
Thread Size M3 M4 M5 M6 M8 M10 M6 M8 M10
Length 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50
Operating Temperature (℃) - - - - - - - - -
CAD CAD CAD CAD CAD CAD CAD CAD CAD CAD
Specifications Specifications Specifications Specifications Specifications Specifications Specifications Specifications Specifications Specifications
Image Vented Socket Head Cap Screws Vented Socket Head Cap Screws - Chemical Polish Vented Socket Head Cap Screws - Chemical Polish Vented Socket Head Cap Screws - Chemical Polish Vented Socket Head Cap Screws - Chemical Polish Vented Socket Head Cap Screws with Captive Wahsers Vented Socket Head Cap Screws with Captive Wahsers Vented Socket Head Cap Screws with Captive Wahsers Vented Socket Head Cap Screws with Captive Wahsers
Part Name Vented Socket Head Cap Screws Vented Socket Head Cap Screws - Chemical Polish Vented Socket Head Cap Screws - Chemical Polish Vented Socket Head Cap Screws - Chemical Polish Vented Socket Head Cap Screws - Chemical Polish Vented Socket Head Cap Screws with Captive Wahsers Vented Socket Head Cap Screws with Captive Wahsers Vented Socket Head Cap Screws with Captive Wahsers Vented Socket Head Cap Screws with Captive Wahsers
Part Number SVSS-M12-50 SVSS-M6-50-PC SVSS-M8-50-PC SVSS-M10-50-PC SVSS-M12-50-PC SVSQS-M6-50 SVSQS-M8-50 SVSQS-M10-50 SVSQS-M12-50
Feature Standard Low Outgas Low Outgas Low Outgas Low Outgas Captive Washers
I=3
Captive Washers
I=3
Captive Washers
I=3
Captive Washers
I=3
Material SUSXM7 (Equivalent to SUS304) SUSXM7 (Equivalent to SUS304) SUSXM7 (Equivalent to SUS304) SUSXM7 (Equivalent to SUS304) SUSXM7 (Equivalent to SUS304) SUSXM7 (Equivalent to SUS304) SUSXM7 (Equivalent to SUS304) SUSXM7 (Equivalent to SUS304) SUSXM7 (Equivalent to SUS304)
Thread Size M12 M6 M8 M10 M12 M6 M8 M10 M12
Length 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50
Operating Temperature (℃) - - - - - - - - -
CAD CAD CAD CAD CAD CAD CAD CAD CAD CAD
Specifications Specifications Specifications Specifications Specifications Specifications Specifications Specifications Specifications Specifications
Image Flanged Socket Head Cap Screws Flanged Socket Head Cap Screws Socket Button Head Cap Screws Socket Button Head Cap Screws Socket Button Head Cap Screws Hexagon Socket Countersunk Head Screws Clamping Bolts - Flat Ball Clamping Bolts - Flat Ball Clamping Bolts - Flat Ball
Part Name Flanged Socket Head Cap Screws Flanged Socket Head Cap Screws Socket Button Head Cap Screws Socket Button Head Cap Screws Socket Button Head Cap Screws Hexagon Socket Countersunk Head Screws Clamping Bolts - Flat Ball Clamping Bolts - Flat Ball Clamping Bolts - Flat Ball
Part Number SFS-M10-50 SFS-M12-50 SNB-M8-50 SNB-M10-50 SNBS-M8-50 SNFCS-M8-50 SCB-M8-50-F SCB-M10-50-F SCB-M12-50-F
Feature Flanged Flanged Socket Button Head Cap Screws Socket Button Head Cap Screws Socket Button Head Cap Screws Hexagon Socket Countersunk Head Screws Flat Ball Type Flat Ball Type Flat Ball Type
Material Steel Steel Steel Steel Stainless Steel Stainless Steel Steel Steel Steel
Thread Size M10 M12 M8 M10 M8 M8 M8 M10 M12
Length 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50
Operating Temperature (℃) - - - - - - - - -
CAD CAD CAD CAD CAD CAD CAD CAD CAD CAD
Specifications Specifications Specifications Specifications Specifications Specifications Specifications Specifications Specifications Specifications
Image Clamping Bolts - Flat Ball - with Reversal Prevention Mechanism Clamping Bolts - Flat Ball - with Reversal Prevention Mechanism Clamping Bolts - Flat Ball - with Reversal Prevention Mechanism Clamping Bolts - Knurled Ball - with Reversal Prevention Mechanism Clamping Bolts - Knurled Ball - with Reversal Prevention Mechanism Clamping Bolts - Knurled Ball - with Reversal Prevention Mechanism Clamping Bolts - Flat Ball Clamping Bolts - Flat Ball Clamping Bolts - Flat Ball
Part Name Clamping Bolts - Flat Ball - with Reversal Prevention Mechanism Clamping Bolts - Flat Ball - with Reversal Prevention Mechanism Clamping Bolts - Flat Ball - with Reversal Prevention Mechanism Clamping Bolts - Knurled Ball - with Reversal Prevention Mechanism Clamping Bolts - Knurled Ball - with Reversal Prevention Mechanism Clamping Bolts - Knurled Ball - with Reversal Prevention Mechanism Clamping Bolts - Flat Ball Clamping Bolts - Flat Ball Clamping Bolts - Flat Ball
Part Number SCB-M8-50-FB SCB-M10-50-FB SCB-M12-50-FB SCB-M8-50-GB SCB-M10-50-GB SCB-M12-50-GB SCBS-M8-50-F SCBS-M10-50-F SCBS-M12-50-F
Feature Flat Ball
Limited Swivel Type
Flat Ball
Limited Swivel Type
Flat Ball
Limited Swivel Type
Ratchet Ball
Limited Swivel Type
Ratchet Ball
Limited Swivel Type
Ratchet Ball
Limited Swivel Type
Flat Ball Type Flat Ball Type Flat Ball Type
Material Steel Steel Steel Steel Steel Steel SUSXM7 (Equivalent to SUS304) SUSXM7 (Equivalent to SUS304) SUSXM7 (Equivalent to SUS304)
Thread Size M8 M10 M12 M8 M10 M12 M8 M10 M12
Length 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50
Operating Temperature (℃) - - - - - - - - -
CAD CAD CAD CAD CAD CAD CAD CAD CAD CAD
Specifications Specifications Specifications Specifications Specifications Specifications Specifications Specifications Specifications Specifications
Image Clamping Bolts - Flat Ball - with Reversal Prevention Mechanism Clamping Bolts - Flat Ball - with Reversal Prevention Mechanism Clamping Bolts - Flat Ball - with Reversal Prevention Mechanism Clamping Bolts - Knurled Ball - with Reversal Prevention Mechanism Clamping Bolts - Knurled Ball - with Reversal Prevention Mechanism Clamping Bolts - Knurled Ball - with Reversal Prevention Mechanism
Part Name Clamping Bolts - Flat Ball - with Reversal Prevention Mechanism Clamping Bolts - Flat Ball - with Reversal Prevention Mechanism Clamping Bolts - Flat Ball - with Reversal Prevention Mechanism Clamping Bolts - Knurled Ball - with Reversal Prevention Mechanism Clamping Bolts - Knurled Ball - with Reversal Prevention Mechanism Clamping Bolts - Knurled Ball - with Reversal Prevention Mechanism
Part Number SCBS-M8-50-FB SCBS-M10-50-FB SCBS-M12-50-FB SCBS-M8-50-GB SCBS-M10-50-GB SCBS-M12-50-GB
Feature Flat Ball
Limited Swivel Type
Flat Ball
Limited Swivel Type
Flat Ball
Limited Swivel Type
Ratchet Ball
Limited Swivel Type
Ratchet Ball
Limited Swivel Type
Ratchet Ball
Limited Swivel Type
Material SUSXM7 (Equivalent to SUS304) SUSXM7 (Equivalent to SUS304) SUSXM7 (Equivalent to SUS304) SUSXM7 (Equivalent to SUS304) SUSXM7 (Equivalent to SUS304) SUSXM7 (Equivalent to SUS304)
Thread Size M8 M10 M12 M8 M10 M12
Length 50 50 50 50 50 50
Operating Temperature (℃) - - - - - -
CAD CAD CAD CAD CAD CAD CAD
Specifications Specifications Specifications Specifications Specifications Specifications Specifications