10-24 x 3 in. Flat Head Phillips Machine Screws - 18-8 Stainless - 100qty
Additional Notes
- Other sizes and quantities available by request | Hardness and tensile strength standards are offered as guides only for stainless machine screws. There is currently no national standard for these performance requirements for stainless machine screws.
Features
- Stainless is also superior to steel in withstanding some elevation in application operating temperature while maintaining its strength.
- Flat head with Phillips Drive
- Stainless steel machine screws are used in applications which require general atmospheric corrosion resistance, in food processing machinery and refrigeration equipment.
- 10-24 Diameter, 3" Length
- 18-8 Stainless Material
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Minimum Purchase:
- 100 units
- Arra Compliant:
- C
- Buy American Compliant:
- C
- Dimensional Standard:
- ASME B18.6.3-1998
- Division:
- Electrical H1
- Drive Type:
- Phillips
- Driver Size:
- #2
- Fastener Head Height:
- 0.098 - 0.116 in.
- Fastener Head Type:
- Flat
- Fastener Head Width:
- 0.333 - 0.362 in.
- Fastener Length:
- 3
- Gaging Diameter:
- 0.313
- Hardness:
- Rockwell B85-B95
- Language Code:
- EN
- Material Standard:
- SAE
- Order Minimum Imperial:
- 100
- Order Minimum Uom Imperial:
- CT
- Pack Type:
- Jar
- Phillips Recess Depth:
- 0.124
- Phillips Recess Diameter:
- 0.198
- Phillips Recess Width:
- 0.032
- Product Group:
- Fasteners
- Product Height:
- 5.75 in
- Product Length:
- 3.5 in
- Product Weight:
- 2.01 lbs
- Product Width:
- 3.5 in
- Protrusion Gaging Diameter:
- 0.025 - 0.042 Above
- Sub Division:
- Electrical-E H2
- Tensile Strength:
- 1050 lb minimum
- Thread Per Inch:
- 24
- Thread Standard:
- ANSI/ASME B1.1
- Thread Type:
- UNC
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Screws
- Product Type:
- Machine Screw
- Type2:
- Machine Screw
- Series:
- FM and FMP
- Product Details:
- Machine Screw
- Product Material:
- 18-8 Stainless
Metallics JFMP127SS – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Will a 10-24 x 3 inch flat head Phillips machine screw thread into a standard device box or mud ring?
The Metallics JFMP127SS is a 10-24 UNC thread, 24 threads per inch, cut to ANSI/ASME B1.1. That is the same thread used on standard electrical device and fixture mounting holes, so it mates with 10-24 tapped holes in boxes, mud rings and fixture straps. The 3 inch length is the long one, meant for reaching through deep plaster rings, extension rings or thick wall build-up rather than a flush box.
2) Can I use a machine screw like this in drywall or wood, or does it need a tapped hole?
Machine screws need a mating thread. The JFMP127SS has a 10-24 UNC machine thread with a blunt end, so it goes into a tapped hole, a threaded insert, or a nut. It will not cut its own thread in wood, drywall or sheet metal. For those substrates use a wood screw, a self-drilling sheet metal screw, or install a 10-24 anchor or rivet nut first.
3) Will the flat head sit flush in a countersunk hole, and how much room does the head take?
Yes, it is a flat countersunk head, so it seats flush in an 82 degree countersink. Head width runs 0.333 to 0.362 inch and head height 0.098 to 0.116 inch, dimensioned to ASME B18.6.3-1998. If your plate or bracket is not countersunk, the head will stand roughly a tenth of an inch proud; use a round or pan head instead where a raised head is acceptable.
4) Is 18-8 stainless the right choice for damp, outdoor or washdown locations?
18-8 stainless handles general atmospheric corrosion, which covers damp interiors, food processing equipment and refrigeration gear, and it holds strength better than plain steel as operating temperature rises. It is not a marine-grade alloy, so for constant salt spray or submerged service you want 316 rather than 18-8. For a zinc-plated steel screw in a wet mechanical room, this is the upgrade.
5) Do these stainless machine screws meet Buy American or ARRA requirements on a public project?
The JFMP127SS carries a compliance flag for both Buy American and ARRA, with country of origin listed as China. On federally funded work, submit those flags against your project's specific domestic-content clause, because the threshold varies by funding source.
6) What size Phillips driver do I need for these 10-24 stainless machine screws?
A #2 Phillips. The recess on the JFMP127SS measures 0.198 inch diameter and 0.124 inch deep, which is the standard #2 geometry. Run a driver bit in good condition if you are power-driving, since 18-8 stainless is softer than hardened steel and the recess will cam out and round before the screw snaps.
7) How are these Metallics 10-24 x 3 in. screws packaged, and is there a minimum order?
They ship in a jar of 100, which is the order minimum (100 count). Shipping weight on the jar is 2.01 lbs. Handy if you are stocking a van or a maintenance crib rather than buying loose pieces.
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