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SAE J429 Grade 5 / Grade 8 Hex Cap Screw

Inch-series finished hex cap screws to ASME B18.2.1 in SAE J429 Grade 5 (medium carbon, quenched and tempered) and Grade 8 (medium carbon alloy). Grade 8 is traditionally supplied yellow zinc; zinc-nickel is the upgrade for longer corrosion life on trucks, trailers and farm equipment.

Standard
ASME B18.2.1 / SAE J429
Equivalents
IFI 111
Sizes
1/4" – 1" UNC / UNF
Lengths
1/2" – 8"
Grades
Grade 5, Grade 8
Materials
Medium carbon steel (Gr 5); Medium carbon alloy steel (Gr 8)
Thread
UNC / UNF class 2A
MOQ
500 pcs per size (negotiable for trial orders)
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Features

  • Grade marks: 3 radial lines (Gr 5), 6 radial lines (Gr 8)
  • UNC and UNF threads
  • Washer-faced finished head

Dimensions

Hex cap screw head dimensions (ASME B18.2.1)
SizeWidth across flatsHead height
1/4"7/16"5/32"
5/16"1/2"13/64"
3/8"9/16"15/64"
7/16"5/8"9/32"
1/2"3/4"5/16"
5/8"15/16"25/64"
3/4"1-1/8"15/32"
1"1-1/2"39/64"

Nominal inch values for reference.

Finishes

FinishAppliedNotes
Zinc platedOur own lineClear/blue, yellow or black passivation
Zinc-nickelOur own line12–15 µm, clear or black passivation; 1,000 h (12 µm) to 1,440 h (15 µm) neutral salt spray
Black oxide / phosphateAvailableIndoor or oiled service
PlainAvailableFor customer-side coating

For property class 10.9 and above, choose zinc flake, or zinc-nickel with hydrogen-embrittlement relief agreed at order stage.

Applications

  • Truck and trailer assembly
  • Agricultural and construction equipment
  • Industrial distribution

Ordering terms

MOQ
500 pcs per size (negotiable for trial orders)
Mixed sizes
Welcome in one order
Samples
Samples available — cost and lead time quoted per request
Lead time
15–25 days for standard parts; finishes such as HDG or Dacromet add a few days
Payment
T/T 30% deposit, 70% before shipment
Shipping
FOB Ningbo / CIF / DDP on request
Packaging
Cartons on pallets, or private-label boxes and bags
Documents
Material certificate, coating thickness and salt-spray reports on request
Custom
Drawings, non-standard sizes, coatings, marking and private-label packaging

Grade 8 Hex Cap Screw FAQ

Do you mark heads with your own ID?
Heads carry the grade marking; manufacturer ID marking can be agreed for private-label distributors.

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