• Nominal Size. Where specifying nominal size in decimals, zeros preceding decimal and in the fourth decimal place shall be omitted.
  • Length. The length of the screw shall be measured overall, parallel to the axis of the screw. The basic length dimension on the product shall be the nominal length expressed as a two-place decimal.
Unit of Measure

Manufacturer

Manufacturer

Industrial Fasteners Institute

Specifications

Product

Socket Screws

Unit of Measure

English

Type

Cone Point

Nominal Size or Basic Screw Diameter

5/16 in

Nominal Size or Basic Screw Diameter (Decimal)

0.3125 in

Nom. Hexagon Socket Size (J)

5/32 in

Nom. Hexagon Socket Size Decimal (J)

0.156 in

Nom. No. of Splines

6

Nom. Spline Socket Size Decimal (M)

0.183 in

Hex Socket TH Min. Key Engagement to Develop Functional Capability of Key (T)

0.156 in

Spline Socket Ts Min. Key Engagement to Develop Functional Capability of Key (T)

0.156 in
Cone Point Angle (Y)1 0.38 º

90 Deg. Cone and Oval Points Shortest Optimum Nominal Length to Which TH Applies (B)

0.44 in

90 Deg. Cone and Oval Points Shortest Optimum Nominal Length to Which Ts Applies (B1)

0.44 in

Codes and Standards

Codes and Standards

ASME B18.3 2002
  • 1 90 Deg. ±2 Deg. for These Nominal Lengths or Longer: 118 Deg. ±2 Deg. for Shorter Nominal Lengths
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