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½-13x1 Hex Head Cap Screw

Description & Features

Ideal for industrial applications, the ½-13x1 Hex Head Cap Screw is a dependable fastener designed for secure assembly. This screw features a hexagonal head, allowing for easy tightening with a wrench or socket. Its ½-inch diameter and 1-inch length make it suitable for various machinery and equipment assembly tasks, ensuring a robust and lasting connection.

Manufactured by MSC Industrial Supply, this hex head cap screw is crafted from high-quality materials, providing the durability needed for demanding environments. Whether used in manufacturing, repair, or maintenance, this screw is a versatile component that supports the integrity of your assemblies. Its standard threading and precise construction ensure compatibility with corresponding nuts and tapped holes in numerous industrial settings.

SKU: 87915369

Specifications

Brand MSC Industrial Supply Co	Brand MSC Industrial Supply Co	Pack Size 1.00	UOM EA	Product Weight 1.00 lbs

Product Questions & Answers (3)

Question by: Sheila G on Apr 8, 2025, 9:13 PM

Is this here screw gonna hold up alright in a machine shop environment where things get pretty rough?

Answer by: Customer Support on Apr 10, 2025, 6:43 AM

Crafted from high-quality materials, this hex head cap screw from MSC Industrial Supply is plenty durable for demanding environments like machine shops.

Question by: Debbie W on Oct 30, 2025, 8:05 AM

half-inch diameter, 1-inch long hex head cap screw, that the right size for standard machinery bolting jobs or is this more of a light-duty thing?

Answer by: Customer Support on Nov 1, 2025, 7:27 AM

For general machinery assembly and equipment maintenance, that size handles plenty of real work. The 1/2-13 threading is a common standard pitch, so it seats cleanly into most tapped holes and pairs up with standard 1/2-13 nuts without any fuss. The hex head means you can get a wrench or socket on it and put some actual torque to it, which makes it solid for assembly tasks where you need a fastener that stays put under load.

Question by: Duane J on May 3, 2025, 11:01 AM

got a 1/2-13 tapped hole already, is this the right screw for it?

Answer by: Customer Support on May 5, 2025, 8:21 AM

For a 1/2-13 threaded hole, you want a fastener with 1/2 inch diameter and 13 threads per inch, and that matches this cap screw. The length on this one is 1 inch, so it fits when that is the reach you need.