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Product Specs
- Division:
- Electrical H1
- Pack Type:
- Jar
- Product Group:
- Fasteners
- Sub Division:
- Electrical-E H2
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Screws
Metallics JFSC12112 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What size and thread is the Metallics JFSC12112 socket head cap screw?
It's a 1/2-13 x 1-1/2 inch socket head cap screw. The 1/2-13 means a 1/2 inch nominal diameter with 13 threads per inch, which is the standard UNC coarse pitch for that diameter, and the 1-1/2 inch is the shank length under the head. Steel, black finish, flat head socket cap.
2) Will the black finish on these 1/2-13 cap screws hold up outdoors?
No, keep them inside. These are plain steel with a black finish, which is a mill or oxide-type black on bare steel and offers minimal corrosion protection. For damp, exterior, or washdown locations choose a hot-dip galvanized or stainless 1/2-13 cap screw instead.
3) Does a 1/2-13 machine screw like this one thread into a hole, or do I need a nut?
It needs a mating 1/2-13 thread, either a tapped hole or a nut. This is a machine-threaded cap screw, not a self-tapping or wood screw, so the hole has to be tapped 1/2-13 or you pair it with a 1/2-13 hex nut. Through-bolting also wants a 1/2 inch flat washer under the nut.
4) How many screws come in a jar of Metallics JFSC12112?
Fifty screws per jar. The jar pack is how Metallics sells this one, which suits a service van or a shop drawer better than loose bulk boxes.
5) What driver do I need for the JFSC12112 1/2-13 screw?
A hex key (Allen) driver, not a screwdriver. SHCS means socket head cap screw, so the head is driven from an internal hex socket. Buy the matching hex bit or key for a 1/2 inch socket cap head before you get to the job.
6) Is the JFSC12112 a flat head that sits flush, and do I need to countersink?
FH in the Metallics callout is flat head, so the head is meant to seat into a countersink and finish flush with the surface. Plan on a countersunk hole for a 1/2 inch screw. If you want the head sitting proud on a flat surface, pick a standard cylindrical socket head cap screw instead.
7) What is this 1/2-13 x 1-1/2 cap screw typically used for on electrical work?
It's a general-purpose fastener Metallics carries in its electrical line, used for bolting strut, brackets, channel fittings, enclosure mounts and similar steel-to-steel connections where a tapped hole or nut is available. The 1-1/2 inch length covers roughly an inch of material plus thread engagement.
8) What is the exact part number to order these Metallics black socket cap screws?
Metallics part number JFSC12112. One model covers it: 1/2-13 x 1-1/2 flat head socket cap screw, steel with black finish, jar of 50.
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