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Why Socket Head Cap Screws.

13 April 2013

Australia contunues to use an increasing amount of socket head cap screws.  Safety,

reliability and lower failure rates are three reasons directly traceable to the superior performance of socket head cap screws compared to traditional high tensile hex head bolts and fasteners. This is due to socket head cap screws having superior strength and advanced design. The internal hex drive in a cap screw requires less space for tightening no additional space needed for a spanner, therfore socket head cap screws can be used in tighter spaces or holes can be drilled and tapped closer together creating a superior end result on your job. 
Standard alloy steel socket head cap screws 12.9 are made to strength levels of 180,000 and170,000 psi This is harder than 10.9 grade 8 and class 8.8 of the shelf high tensile bolts, so combined with the smaller head space required by the cap screws and superior strength a much stronger and more reliable connection is achieved. All high tensile 12.9 Socket head cap screws purchased from www.boltsnutsscrewsonline.com can be supplied with a factory batch number and a mill test report showing strength tests place of origin proof of quality. (supplied on request)
The higher tensile strength of socket screws can be translated into savings.Using fewer fasteners and reducing risk of fatigue failure whilst achiving a much higher clamping force.
 
Due to the many critical areas where socket head cap screws are used failure could or can be catastrophic and potentialy life threatening, it is for this reason any socket products purchased from bolts nuts screws online are of the highest quality available.
Our range of socket products is very large in both stianless steel socket products and high tensile alloy and stainless steel. Head types consist of countersunk/flathead, button head, socket head and grub screw. All available for purchase directly from this website.
 
For Information on sizes available and pries please select from the links below.
 
High Tensile Socket Products
 
Stainless Steel Socket Products