Grade 5 Hex Cap Screws
Grade 5 Hex Cap Screws are externally threaded fasteners used to make strong, serviceable connections in metal, wood, and machinery. With a stocked distributor on your side, the right diameter, length, grade, and finish are on hand, so you order exactly what the job needs and keep moving. South Coast Fasteners stocks Grade 5 Hex Cap Screws in a full range of sizes, grades, and finishes, with fast 3-5 day shipping.
Materials and Finishes
Grade 5 Hex Cap Screws come in grades matched to the load, from carbon steel through high-strength alloy and corrosion-resistant stainless, with finishes from plain and zinc through hot-dip galvanized for outdoor and washdown service. Pair them with Grade 2, made in the USA, and Grade 8 to round out the assembly.
How to Choose
Match the grade to the working load and the finish to the environment after locking in diameter, thread pitch, and length. Harsh or corrosive settings call for alloy or stainless.
Grade 5 Hex Cap Screws Industry Applications
Grade 5 Hex Cap Screws are specified across the trades. Manufacturing and automotive specify them for serviceable, high-strength joints, while marine & offshore fasten flanges, brackets, and structural members with them. From grade 2 through grade 8 alloy, plain to zinc and hot-dip galvanized, matched to the load and the environment. Stocked in heat-treated grade 5.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a grade 5 bolt?
A grade 5 bolt is heat-treated medium-carbon steel rated to about 120,000 psi tensile, marked with three radial lines on the head. It is a common general-purpose grade.
What is a hex cap screw?
A hex cap screw is a six-sided headed fastener with a washer face and tighter tolerances than a standard hex bolt. It is machine-threaded and driven with a wrench for precise, high-strength joints.
What materials and finishes are grade 5 hex cap screws available in?
Grade 5 Hex Cap Screws come in grades matched to the load, from carbon steel through high-strength alloy and corrosion-resistant stainless, with finishes from plain and zinc through hot-dip galvanized for outdoor and washdown service.
Can I order in bulk or request a quote?
Yes. Stock covers small orders and full production runs. Reach out for a quote or product help.
Why Choose South Coast Fasteners?
South Coast Fasteners stocks fasteners, PPE, hand tools, cutting tools, abrasives, and industrial supplies at competitive pricing, with fast shipping and a team that works the products daily. We also stock environmental, Finished Hex Nuts, and Flat Washers.