½-13x1 Hex Head Cap Screw

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

Product Questions & Answers

Is this here screw gonna hold up alright in a machine shop environment where things get pretty rough?
Question by: Sheila G on Apr 8, 2025, 9:13 PM
Crafted from high-quality materials, this hex head cap screw from MSC Industrial Supply is plenty durable for demanding environments like machine shops.
Answer by: Customer Support on Apr 10, 2025, 6:43 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?
Question by: Debbie W on Oct 30, 2025, 8:05 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.
Answer by: Customer Support on Nov 1, 2025, 7:27 AM
got a 1/2-13 tapped hole already, is this the right screw for it?
Question by: Duane J on May 3, 2025, 11:01 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.
Answer by: Customer Support on May 5, 2025, 8:21 AM