Socket Head Cap Screws | Copper State Bolt and Nut Co.

Oct 10, 2014

Socket head cap screws are recognizable as screws, but their uses are more specific. The screw has a hexagonal drive hole and a cylindrical head. This type of fastener is designed for some of the toughest jobs in construction, and as a result it has become popular for use in the most demanding jobs. Its increase in use in construction projects has shown over time that the screw is helpful to crews in two important ways: Fewer screws are required to complete a job, and the use of these socket screws improves safety.

Complete Jobs with Fewer Fasteners

Using fewer materials saves time and money on a construction site. This is an advantage the socket screw design offers. Their superior strength achieves more clamping force in a joint than other types of screws, so fewer fasteners are necessary on the joint. This saves a construction crew time since fewer holes must be drilled and tapped. Crew members can move on to the next part of the job quicker than if they were using other types of screws. A smaller number of fasteners also results in less cost and an overall weight reduction.

Improve Safety with a Design for Demanding Jobs

The screw helps ensure the safety of a construction crew, as well as the completed job. Its design allows workers to easily fasten assemblies in limited spaces without as much difficulty as other types of fasteners. Its durability makes it desirable for keeping crew members safe during work, as well as preventing breakage and resulting accidents and injuries after construction is completed. Their strength and reliability are a large part of the reason that these screws have become widely used in applications where injury is a major concern. They are increasingly found in vehicles, machine tools, and mining machinery.

Using socket head cap screws allows a construction crew to save time, money and, more importantly, stay safe during assembly. The finished project will also be safer due to the durability of these types of screws. Call (800) 603-6887 today for more information about socket head cap screws available at Copper State.