Product ID: 95375473 – Socket Head Screw, 3/8-16 x 1

Description:
This component is a socket head cap screw with imperial dimensions, specifically a 3/8-16 thread size and 1 inch length. It is a high-strength threaded fastener featuring a cylindrical head with a hexagonal recess (hex socket drive) that requires an Allen wrench or hex key for installation and removal. This screw is used in waterjet cutting systems as a general-purpose fastener for securing critical components.

Applications:

• Used in waterjet cutting machines to fasten components such as pump assemblies, frame connections, manifold blocks, and structural supports.

• Installed in high-pressure intensifier assemblies, valve manifolds, check valve housings, or cutting head gantry connections.

• Suitable for both pure water and abrasive waterjet systems requiring reliable, high-strength fastening under vibration and moderate pressure conditions.

Features:

• 3/8-16 thread indicates a nominal diameter of 3/8 inch with 16 threads per inch (unified coarse thread series).

• 1 inch overall length, measured from under the head to the tip of the threaded end.

• Hexagonal socket drive allows for secure tightening in confined spaces where traditional bolt heads cannot be accessed.

• Constructed from high-strength material such as alloy steel or stainless steel for durability, corrosion resistance, and fatigue strength.

• Precision-machined threads ensure proper fit, stable torque performance, and consistent clamping force.

• Designed to withstand vibration and moderate mechanical stress without loosening.

Maintenance:

• During disassembly, use the correct size hex key (Allen wrench) to avoid stripping the hex socket; ensure the key is fully seated before applying torque.

• Inspect the hex socket for rounding or damage before installation; replace any screw with a stripped or damaged drive.

• Inspect threads for signs of wear, galling, corrosion, or stretching before reuse.

• Clean the screw with a soft cloth and compatible solvent to remove debris, old thread-locking compound, or corrosion.

• Apply manufacturer-recommended thread lubricant or anti-seize compound to threads during reassembly to prevent galling and facilitate future removal.

• Tighten the screw to the specific torque value provided in the equipment service manual.

• In high-vibration environments, apply thread-locking compound (e.g., medium or high strength) as specified by the equipment manufacturer.

• Do not reuse screws that have been over-torqued, stretched, or show signs of thread deformation or corrosion.

• Always fully depressurize the waterjet system before servicing any component secured by these fasteners.